Blaqbonez Opens Up to Chude About His New Album, Marriage, and Life Goals

Nigerian singer and rapper Blaqbonez is one of the unique male artists in the music industry who has always had a penchant for damning the rules and living solely on his own accord. The artist sits with media personality Chude Jideonwo, who inquires about his life plans, his goals in the music industry and what... Read More

The Media Blog

Blaqbonez, entertainment, Interview, Media, WithChude

Behind the Lens: Gbolahan Gafar (Gaffy) is Committed to Telling Nigerian Youth-centric Stories

September 28, 2024

Behind the Lens: Gbolahan (Gaffy) Gafar is Committed to Telling Nigerian Youth-centric Stories

Written by Olateju Lucas It’s About Us (2017-2022), was the first show produced by Gaffy that I watched. It felt like a candid conversation among friends, dissecting issues faced by ‘big boys’. It resonated deeply with my experiences. Since then, Gaffy has gone on to produce and direct shows like Awaiting Trial, WithChude, Weasel, Gen... Read More

Featured

Film producer, Gbolahan Gafar (Gaffy), Interview

June 7, 2024

Nigerian Thriller ‘’The Weekend’ Drops Clip Ahead of Tribeca Premiere

Nigerian director Daniel Oriahi has taken centre stage in directing his new movie titled “The Weekend,” a bloody thriller about a woman who uncovers a shocking secret about her soon-to-be-in-laws. The movie is produced by Uche Okocha of Trino Motion Pictures and executive produced by Babatunwa Aderinokun and starring Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Bucci Franklin, and more.... Read More

The Film Blog

Daniel Oriahi, film, Interview, nollywood, The weeken'd, Tribeca festival, variety

October 9, 2023

BBNaija All Stars: This is What Pere Has to Say About His Fight with Alex | Watch

Although the BBNaija All-Stars Season has come to an end, the drama, relationships, and feuds continue to live on. One such event is the apparent long-lasting feud between All-Stars runner-up, Pere, and former housemate, Alex. Recall that both parties were involved in several disagreements while in the Big Brother house over several things including bed... Read More

alex, BBNaija, BBNaija All Stars, Interview, Pere Egbi

May 10, 2023

The Music Blog: I was suicidal and turned to smoking when I made ‘Soso’ – Omah Lay opens up

Nigerian music is blessed with a multitude of talented artists who constantly strive to push the boundaries of creativity within the genre. Among these rising stars, Omah Lay shines bright as one of the finest musicians making waves on the global stage. With his groundbreaking hit single ‘Soso,’ Omah Lay has captured the hearts of... Read More

The Music Blog

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April 8, 2023

Allow judges do their job – Soyinka tells Obidients; UNICAL vows sanctions, prohibits short skirts and sleeveless shirts | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Allow judges do their job – Soyinka tells Obidients Renowned playwright and Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has spoken out against what he calls “incipient fascism” in Nigerian politics. In a statement titled ‘Fascism on course (I),’ Soyinka... Read More

I warned Peter Obi that ‘Obidients’ would be his undoing in the election – Soyinka

Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has criticized the media for their responsibility in distorting his recent interview with Channels Television. Speaking in a statement titled “Media Responsibility,” he emphasized the importance of accurately transmitting spoken words to the public, especially in times of civic uncertainty. Soyinka expressed concern about the media’s tendency to take remarks... Read More

Deep Dive

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September 24, 2022

‘I want screenwriters to finally get the credit they deserve’ – An interview with Emmanuel Eyo

The Nigerian movie industry is mostly burdened with a dilemma where writers, who are the foundation of every production and better suited than directors and actors to convey the plot, are never visible or available during press conferences for movies and dramas. These writers come up with the entire storyline and are often relegated when... Read More

Featured

Emmanuel Eyo, Interview, Screenwriting

June 16, 2020

#YNaijaNonBinary: In conversation with Stephen Tayo

As a multidisciplinary artist working out of Nigeria, it has taken three short years for visual artist, Stephen Tayo to distinguish himself from his peers and gain the attention of the world. His work has been featured in the almighty Vogue US, he has been commissioned to photograph on behalf of art biennalles, and has... Read More

Non-binary Blog

Funmi Iyanda, Interview, non-binary, Stephen Tayo, ynaija

October 12, 2019

Interview: Has Blaqbonez earned the right to call himself the best rapper in Africa?

Making the claim of being the best rapper in Africa is a pretty audacious move, especially from a skinny 23-year old with an affinity for bright colors. It is the kind of boastful claim that can define or derail a career, especially one that hasn’t been established in the mainstream, or even in the underground... Read More

The Cutting Floor

Blaqbonez, Chocolate city, Interview, Wilfred Okiche

November 26, 2018

“We’ve provided over N150bn in loans to over 1.5m Nigerians” | Credit Direct CEO, Akinwande Ademosu speaks with YNaija

The Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director of Credit Direct Limited, Akinwande Ademosu in a recent interview with YNaija says the company has in the last eleven years provided over N150billion in loans to over 1.5million Nigerians. Here are the excerpts of the interview. Can you tell us a bit about Credit Direct? Credit Direct Limited “Credit Direct”... Read More

Partners

Akinwande Ademosu, Credit Direct, Interview

July 6, 2018

Adekunle Gold is remaking afropop in his own image

Adekunle Gold speaks to us on the biggest headline show of his career, breaking down his new album and cutting toxic people out by Rae Ogbu He’s as cheerful as his reputation suggests. But he’s clearly a little apprehensive, he has only just come in from another interview on the other side of London. Now... Read More

The Music Blog

Adekunle gold, Interview, Rachel Ogbu

April 10, 2018

Sinach talks about Singleness, Marriage and Ministry in recent interview with Premier Gospel

Osinachi Joseph (Sinach) lays it all in the open in her recent interview with Premier Gospel where she talks everything; from her journey into marriage, faith and ministry. Sharing with Dami Okeke, Sinach brought to light, the inspiration behind her music, her ongoing WayMaker Tour and the passion that has driven her music for the last... Read More

Church Culture

Interview, podcast, Premier Gospel, Sinach

March 8, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: OJ Simpson’s explosive “The Last Confession?” interview to air | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Kim Kardashian releases another nude photo As if it has now become a culture, Kim Kardashian has released another nude picture. Kim Kardashian likes to show off her body, which she did in March 6,... Read More

Featured

Entertainment Roundup, Interview, Justin Bieber, KCee, Kim Kardashian, OJ Simpson

February 10, 2018

“Build a life you don’t need to take a vacation from” | Samke Mhlongo speaks to Leading Ladies Africa on her journey to financial freedom

From her divorce to losing her home and car, and having to figure out how to make ends meet on a budget that was a fraction of what she was used to, Samke Mhlongo has definitely overcome a lot on her road to financial independence. In this Leading Ladies Africa interview, Samke, who has become... Read More

Featured

Interview, Leading Ladies Africa, Samke Mhlongo

November 2, 2017

Tokunbo Koiki’s dream is to feed John Boyega but for now she’s happy to feed you

In this interview, Tokunbo Koiki, founder of Tokunbo’s Kitchen speaks to YNaija UK representative, Rachel Ogbu about how her food pop-up established 2 years ago has gone on to feed over 5000 people, successfully manned booths at 6 street food festivals, hosted 9 pop-up and supper clubs events and completed 3 in-house chef residencies. In 2017, Tokunbo... Read More

Thinking Through

Anthony Joshua, Interview, John Boyega, Tokunbo's Kitchen

October 5, 2017

Here’s the Tiwa Savage gender equality statement everyone is talking about (LISTEN)

A statement made by Nigerian superstar, Tiwa Savage on gender equality has become a topic on Twitter. In a chat with BEAT FM’s Toolz on ‘The Midday Show’, the singer said women and men cannot be regarded as equal. She urged women to work twice as hard as their male counterparts. She said, “It’s a... Read More

The News Blog

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September 29, 2017

Azuka Ogujiuba releases “evidence to nullify” Tonto Dikeh’s domestic abuse claims

Mediaroomhub owner and ThisDay journalist, Azuka Ogujiuba has released “evidence” that actress, Tonto Dikeh’s allegations against her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill are false. Background: The Nollywood actress separated from her husband after accusing him of domestic abuse. Dikeh had released pictures and videos of scars and wounds she sustained in the cause of the violence in... Read More

The News Blog

Azuka Ogujuiba, evidence, Interview, Olakunle Churchill, tonto dikeh

September 14, 2017

Everyone but Hillary is to blame for her loss | 5 things we learnt from Clinton’s CBS interview

During a live interview with CBS’s Jane Pauley, Hillary Clinton gave a dissection of her memoir “What Happened” in which she highlighted the many reasons for her failure to win the elections and individuals she blames for it. Here are five things we learnt from the interview: • She had absolute confidence in her strategy... Read More

Donald Trump

election, Hillary Clinton, Interview

September 8, 2017

Facts vs Opinions: We should have a podcast for Sagay and the Senate

by Alexander O. Onukwue There is still the question of whether members of the academia should bother about being directly involved in politics. The Vice President is a professor or of International Law, a first time this would happen in the Nigerian political scene, though former Vice President and then President, Goodluck Jonathan, had... Read More

Story of the day

Buhari's henchmen, corruption, Interview, nigeria, Politics, sagay, senate, Story of the day

August 28, 2017

Brigitte Macron’s interview records huge sales for Elle magazine

by Adedotun Michael French women’s magazine Elle has sold a record number of copies – thanks to cover star and ‘first lady’ Brigitte Macron, according to The Local. Ms. Macron has ignited a huge sale for French women’s magazine “Elle” with her first interview with the outfit. According to Le Journal du Dimanche, the interview featured... Read More

Global

Brigitte Macron, Elle Magazine, Interview

August 18, 2017

“There are businessmen who are interested in politics. I’m not one of them” | 10 things we learnt from Dangote’s interview with Bloomberg

Nigerian businessman, Aliko Dangote owns Dangote Group and is worth $13 billion according to Forbes. He sat with Bloomberg’s Francine Lacqua to discuss his business conglomerate, his undying support for Arsenal FC, his refinery under construction and the difficulties of doing business in Nigeria. Here are 10 things we learnt from the interview: He’s building... Read More

Thinking Through

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August 4, 2017

The Film Blog: The full video of the interview that got Aunty Ronke mad this morning

This is the headline from Broadway Africa TV that led to Yoruba-movie actress, Ronke Oshodi-Oke’s hysterics this morning: “I Can’t Cook For You If I’m The Breadwinner Of The Family’. Something must have happened because this morning she released the video in our last post, delivering curses to all and sundry. The interviewers had something... Read More

The Film Blog

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August 4, 2017

The Film Blog: We swear, you just have to watch this 5-min video of Ronke Oshodi-Oke

That switch from calm to anger. Was there a director behind the scene? She asked us ‘internet people’ to post it. And so, here we are. You’ve got to love her. After you have finished laughing at the ridiculousness of everything.

The Film Blog

Interview, ronke oshodi oke, The Film Blog

August 3, 2017

Opinion: 7 tips to consider while hiring a new employee

by Edikan Uko A company is not only made successful by the leaders or the managers. In fact, it is their team and the employees that put their efforts and struggle for the prosperity of the company. Now one of the toughest tasks for a leader is to hire new employees, as the future of... Read More

Opinion

employees, employment, Interview, Job description, opinion

July 20, 2017

The world revolves around Trump | 5 takeaways from the US President’s interview with “failing” New York Times

The 45th President of the United States is a peculiar kind. About a month ago, President Trump tweeted in an attack on “Fake News Media”, “The failing @nytimes writes false story after false story about me. They don’t even call to verify the facts of a story. A Fake News Joke!”. But on Wednesday, he let... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

.US, America, donald trump, Hillary Clinton, Interview, new york times

July 20, 2017

Ivankantrol: What we see from this line in the Trump interview

by Alexander O. Onukwue In his first six months at the White House, President Trump has taken a beating from the media for spending too much time away from the White House. It has not been for meetings like the G7 and G20, or so much about foreign trips (though the recent one to France... Read More

Story of the day

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July 20, 2017

Why Trump’s latest interview would make you enrol in a Public Speaking class

by Alexander O. Onukwue Normally, interviews are supposed to flow, without looking rehearsed or overly formal in conversation. When you are having a chat with a high ranking official, especially in Government, you expect them to maybe hold back a bit or be a bit rounded in the things they say and in how they... Read More

Story of the day

donald trump, Interview, Public Speaking 101

“Fame Was Never the Goal. Legacy Was.” — Morenike Molehin

Blaqbonez Opens Up to Chude About His New Album, Marriage, and Life Goals

Behind the Lens: Gbolahan (Gaffy) Gafar is Committed to Telling Nigerian Youth-centric Stories

Nigerian Thriller ‘’The Weekend’ Drops Clip Ahead of Tribeca Premiere

BBNaija All Stars: This is What Pere Has to Say About His Fight with Alex | Watch

The Music Blog: I was suicidal and turned to smoking when I made ‘Soso’ – Omah Lay opens up

Allow judges do their job – Soyinka tells Obidients; UNICAL vows sanctions, prohibits short skirts and sleeveless shirts | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

I warned Peter Obi that ‘Obidients’ would be his undoing in the election – Soyinka

‘I want screenwriters to finally get the credit they deserve’ – An interview with Emmanuel Eyo

#YNaijaNonBinary: In conversation with Stephen Tayo

Interview: Has Blaqbonez earned the right to call himself the best rapper in Africa?

“We’ve provided over N150bn in loans to over 1.5m Nigerians” | Credit Direct CEO, Akinwande Ademosu speaks with YNaija

Adekunle Gold is remaking afropop in his own image

Sinach talks about Singleness, Marriage and Ministry in recent interview with Premier Gospel

Entertainment Roundup: OJ Simpson’s explosive “The Last Confession?” interview to air | More stories

“Build a life you don’t need to take a vacation from” | Samke Mhlongo speaks to Leading Ladies Africa on her journey to financial freedom

Tokunbo Koiki’s dream is to feed John Boyega but for now she’s happy to feed you

Here’s the Tiwa Savage gender equality statement everyone is talking about (LISTEN)

Azuka Ogujiuba releases “evidence to nullify” Tonto Dikeh’s domestic abuse claims

Everyone but Hillary is to blame for her loss | 5 things we learnt from Clinton’s CBS interview

Facts vs Opinions: We should have a podcast for Sagay and the Senate

Kim Kardashian is ‘America’s New First Lady’ on Interview Magazine cover

Brigitte Macron’s interview records huge sales for Elle magazine

“There are businessmen who are interested in politics. I’m not one of them” | 10 things we learnt from Dangote’s interview with Bloomberg

The Film Blog: The full video of the interview that got Aunty Ronke mad this morning

The Film Blog: We swear, you just have to watch this 5-min video of Ronke Oshodi-Oke

Opinion: 7 tips to consider while hiring a new employee

The world revolves around Trump | 5 takeaways from the US President’s interview with “failing” New York Times

Ivankantrol: What we see from this line in the Trump interview

Why Trump’s latest interview would make you enrol in a Public Speaking class

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