The Media Blog: At its worst, Konbini is confusing, at its best, it’s the place to go for good news

You’re probably not paying much attention to Konbini.com.ng, the Nigerian blog that harvested much of the brightest talent from Zikoko, and it’s understandable. The homepage for the site is confusing – what’s it really? A Nigerian blog? A West African blog? An African blog? A cross-cultural blog what? And then, is it Buzzfeed, is it... Read More

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May 16, 2017

The Media Blog: Huffington Post KILLS it with this headline

We are loving it so hard, we want to marry it. On the matter of Leaker-In-Chief, Donald J Trump, prattling about his country’s secrets to their arch-enemies from Russia and the hypocritical silence from those like House Speaker Paul Ryan, who wanted to lunch Hillary Clinton over having an absolutely legal private server, they serve... Read More

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August 12, 2016

“They said we would get anal cancer and die” | American man writes about his gay marriage to a Nigerian

by Chi Ibe An American man, Eric T. Shoen has today shared a touching story of his marriage to a Nigerian, David (from Warri in Delta State), and the ensuing controversy across the Nigerian internet, in a piece for the Huffington Post today. They got married on 30 July in New York. Hear him in... Read More

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August 11, 2016

The Media Blog: Stop the world. Arianna Huffington is out of the Huffington Post

So we know this is not Nigerian news – and we are about Nigerian and West African media insights, but this is major. This is like the Queen of England dying. She has to make the cover of Thisday. Arianna Huffington is the inspiration for countless bloggers and online publishers across the world – taking... Read More

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July 29, 2016

YNaija Analysis: #SaveMayowa story shows why journalism trumps blogging

When Nigerians heard the story of Mayowa Ahmed, they were moved to give like they have given many times before, and they prayed for her recovery. Later, news came that the whole thing might have been a scam, that her family might have taken Nigerians for a ride. Was it true? This news came with... Read More

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June 10, 2016

‘My darling Lagos, I have not forgotten you’ – DJ Cuppy

DJ Cuppy raised quite a few eyebrows when she recently said she has to move around with security and bullet-proof cars anytime she is in Lagos. The daughter of billionaire oil mogul, Femi Otedola, said this in Chanel 4’s new documentary: Lagos To London. In a subtle move to address the backlash she got from... Read More

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February 11, 2016

Even Huffington Post knows the grass to grace story of Olajumoke Orisaguna

In Tinie Tempha’s words Olajumoke has gone’from selling that bread to getting that bread real quick’ and even Huffington Post knows it. Just like CNN, the UK newspaper has also covered the amazing story of the 27-year-old bread seller turned model. Read what the full article here

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November 20, 2014

Opinion: Africa, a continent of prophets?

by Mario Giro Nigerian prophets now run the continent and beyond, aggregating a large number of followers. There is no more need for “white” Pastors (American or European): Nigeria is self-imposed and its model of prosperity and religion has merged together. 9 March 2014: Live on Emmanuel TV the controversial Pentecostal “prophet” from Nigeria T.B.... Read More

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April 2, 2013

“I’m gonna f-cking kill you” – Justin Bieber to complaining neighbour

Justin’s behavior has become increasingly erratic over the past few months. His behavior is now landing him in the court of law. Bieber is being prosecuted by his neighbor on charges of battery. Bieber and his friends, which included Young Money Artist Lil Twist, were driving a Ferrari at speeds of 100 mph at eight o’clock... Read More

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December 4, 2012

Oprah Winfrey: Teaching is my calling

Teaching is my calling. I delight in seeing someone’s eyes light up with the spark of understanding. Especially when that understanding will enhance their life. It’s my favorite time of year, for all the obvious fa la la reasons, but even more so because I get to fulfill my calling as teacher. As I’ve mentioned... Read More

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September 4, 2012

Review: “Hyper-competitive egotist” – American Press puts a new spin on Obama

by Dylan Byers The convergence of skeptical pieces, all of which suggest Obama has failed to live up to the mythic expectations he set for himself in 2008, signal that Obama may be facing unprecedented media headwinds just as the nation’s voters are really tuning in to the 2012 campaign. For over a year now, the... Read More

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February 27, 2012

Who woulda thunk it? Research reveals Marijuana users feel less dedicated to work

by Seyi Lawal A new study has released shocking news about the effects of marijuana use. We all knew that smoking weed had its health side effects despite the medical assistance claims offered but the new findings according to a Norwegian study 25 years in the making, repeat marijuana users reported feeling less dedicated to work... Read More

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