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MO ABUDU NAMED TO TIME’S ANNUAL TIME100 LIST OF THE 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN THE WORLD
Renowned British Nigerian media mogul and cultural trailblazer recognised for her groundbreaking contributions to African storytelling, global media partnerships, and creative industry leadershipTIME named Mo Abudu, CEO of EbonyLife Group…
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Idris Elba and David Oyelowo to Star in TV Series Adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart”
“Things Fall Apart,” a book by a legendary Nigerian author, Chinua Achebe, is set to be adapted into a TV series starring British actor Idris Elba and David Oyelowo. According…
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Watch This Cross Between Worlds As Idris Elba Voices Asake’s Upcoming Documentary
British Hollywood actor Idris Elba lends his voice to Nigerian singer Asake's documentary, and this cross between Hollywood and Afrobeat is a praise-worthy achievement. The trailer of Asake's documentary was…
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The Weekend Watchlist: Here are 6 movies/series you need to see this weekend
The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. So, again, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies,…
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Nigerian Stars Bella Shmurda, Omah Lay, Teni set to excite audiences at Africa Day Concert 2021
The highly anticipated Africa Day Concert 2021 have announced the next global wave of talent set to take the stage by storm at the upcoming concert. This year’s concert will…
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Actor, director, musician & philanthropist Idris Elba to host Africa Day Concert 2021
MTV Base, YouTube, and Idris Elba announce the return of the AFRICA DAY CONCERT 2021, which will be hosted by Golden Globe and SAG winner, Idris Elba this Africa Day, 25th…
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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Senate moves to approve e-voting for future polls
The Senate has begun a fresh electoral reform, which has mandated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to adopt the much-awaited electronic voting method for future polls. The lawmakers also…
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Entertainment roundup: Idris Elba weds Sabrina Dhowre in beautiful Moroccan wedding; ‘Avengers: Endgame’ breaks global box office record | Other stories
Here are the biggest stories you may have missed in entertainment during the week and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Idris Elba weds…
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Idris Elba is replacing Will Smith as Deadshot in ‘Suicide Squad 2’
Despite the failures and dissatisfaction with the first Suicide Squad, the movie still did well at the box office. A bland script, dull characters, and a generically vapid villain in Enchantress,…
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Here’s your first look at Idris Elba in new Netflix comedy series ”Turn Up Charlie”
2018 had Idris Elba securing the bag, from still being involved in the British crime drama Luther and Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War to making his directorial debut in the Aml…
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The YNaija Cover – the 6th of November
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Idris Elba to join film adaptation of hit musical ‘Cats’
What can we say? Elba has range. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Elba is reportedly in final negotiations to join the star-studded film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Cats.…
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Entertainment Roundup: Roseanne Barr reacts after she is knocked out from ‘The Conners’; Idris Elba in talks to feature in ‘Cats’ | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Roseanne Barr reacts 'heavily' to The Conners Her reaction came Tuesday after…
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Idris Elba’s sitcom ‘In The Long Run’ renewed for a second season
In the spirit of television shows renewals, Idris Elba's sitcom In The Long Run on Sky has been renewed for a second season. The show had the ingredients to make…
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Move over, Idris Elba! Our own Kenneth Okolie is giving us killer James Bond vibes
While the internet buzzed about rumours of Idris Elba playing James Bond recently, and Elba complicating things on Twitter through tweets that stoked and dismissed the rumours, our own Kenneth…
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The YNaija Cover – the 13th of August
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Idris Elba is teasing us as James Bond on Twitter and we literally can’t handle it
If you have been on the internet for the past three days, you must have caught wind of Idris Elba being linked (yet again) to playing James Bond. Frankly, it's…
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Idris Elba will be your villain in the upcoming “Fast and Furious” spin-off
While I have personally bemoaned the great churn of sequels and spinoffs in Hollywood, there's something appealing about seeing Idris Elba in a devilishly reckless car porn franchise like Fast…
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Entertainment Roundup: Idris Elba joins Dwayne Johnson as villain in ‘Fast and Furious’ spinoff; Jim Iyke speaks on absence in movies | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Idris Elba to act as villain in 'Fast and Furious'…
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Idris Elba will be your “Hunchback of Notre Dame” in new Netflix movie
Good news, Elbarians! And also new converts of the Elbarian sauce. According to reports, Hollywood bae Idris Elba has signed up for his most ambitious undertaking yet, as he will…
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Idris Elba to star in Netflix comedy series “Turn Up Charlie”
Can't get enough of Idris Elba? It appears Hollywood's favourite hunk will have a busy TV calendar year as he will be starring in Turn Up Charlie, a comedy series…
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Entertainment Roundup: Idris Elba is getting a Netflix comedy series; Diamond Platnumz arrested for ‘offensive’ social media video | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Bill Cosby Defense’s key witness says the comedian is being…
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[The Media Blog] Here’s a first Look at Idris Elba’s upcoming comedy series “In the Long Run”
Is there anything like too much Idris Elba? Following the trailer release of his directorial debut Yardie, a crime thriller based on the novel by Victor Headley, Elba latest endeavor…
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[The Film Blog] Here’s the first trailer for Idris Elba’s directorial debut “Yardie”
Idris Elba - the Hollywood sweetheart who has made women swoon for years, and has been a sizzling presence in films and TV (Marvel’s Thor and British crime drama series…
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Idris Elba, Ryan Gosling, Prince Harry: Meet Glamour’s Sexiest Man of the Year 2018 contenders
Glamour Magazine has just released the contenders for this year’s Sexiest Man of the Year and it is one mighty lis…
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Idris Elba to star in two major upcoming thrillers, “The Mountains Between Us” and “The Dark Tower”
by Rachel Ogbu// Sierra Leonean-British actor Idris Elba, 44, has teamed up with actress Kate Winslet in the upcoming thriller, The Mountains Between Us. In the movie; Elba plays a surgeon named…
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Entertainment Roundup: Empire star, Taraji Henson LOVES Davido’s music, Iyanya joins the Mavins | More stories
Here are some of the stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing this morning. Iyanya opts for Don Jazzy's Mavin Records and…
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‘Beast of no Nation’ child star to feature in new Spiderman movie
They say big things come in small packages. This has been the story of young Abraham Attah, whose role as a child soldier alongside Hollywood hunk, Idris Elba in the award-winning…
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Did you notice the way Idris Elba and his baby-mama laughed… and laughed – at the haters, perhaps? (PHOTOS)
Today, relationships start and end on social media. We thought British actor, Idris Elba was the latest victim, when he announced late last year that he'd broken up with his baby mama,…
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‘Dear Idris Elba, you leave me speechless’ – Toke Makinwa
He is dark, tall, Ghanian and British, an award-wining-actor, musician and DJ. You guessed right! He is Idris Elba. Toke Makinwa can't stop gushing about the Luther star. The OAP…
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- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy