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John Boyega has joined the cast of Netflix crime drama ‘The Formula’
In some casting news, John Boyega has joined the cast of the Gerard McMurray's crime drama The Formula coming to Netflix. The Formula follows a Formula One racing prodigy (Boyega)…
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23 notable things we must not forget from the #EndSARS protest
Now 18 days, Nigerians have taken to various parts of the country to protest against police brutality, extortion, extra-judicial killings perpetrated by the now-defunct police unit, Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS),…
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: International celebrities are lending their voices to the #EndSARS protest and we love it
The struggle to end oppression in any given society is not a one-man struggle; it belongs to everyone who has the milk of human kindness flowing in their veins -…
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John Boyega: When did it become a crime to hate racism?
One thing that is very common with celebrities when they say something is that there will always be those that will take what they are saying, or have said, out…
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John Boyega is demanding better respect for black people | 5 Things that Should Matter Today
John Boyega has reacted to the racist lynching of an African African man George Floyd by white policemen in a viral clip that recently hit social media. From the clip,…
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John Boyega, Oli Ekun, Lekan Kingkong & the ethics of social media success
Yesterday on Twitter, Nigerian born actor and director John Boyega released a short skit. The premise was simple, the Coronavirus had caused a rift between John and his barber and…
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Letitia Wright and John Boyega will star in the upcoming BBC anthology series, ”Small Axe”
Letitia Wright and John Boyega are two of Hollywood's most sought-after young stars, who have established themselves in big-studio blockbusters like Star Wars (Boyega) and Black Panther (Wright). Now, they…
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The shooting of ‘Star Wars Episode IX’ has ended and this sweet photo from John Boyega will get you in your feels
I did not expect to tear up yesterday when John Boyega tweeted a cute Star Wars picture of himself (Finn), Daisey Ridley (Rey) and Oscar Isaac (Poe) embracing in the…
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John Boyega is set to produce South African crime thriller ”God is Good” and we are not ready
John Boyega has been linked to a couple of movie projects since last year, some of which will allow the Star Wars actor mature in the capacity of film producer.…
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John Boyega and Letitia Wright team up for sci-fi love story ‘Hold Back the Stars’
Hold my beer first, because I'm about to write a thesis on why bringing two young Hollywood stars from different successful movie franchises to star in a movie is genius.…
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John Boyega to executive produce British fantasy horror film ‘A Spriggan’
Piggybacking off on Pacific Rim: Uprising which he produced and starred in, Deadline exclusively reports that Star Wars actor John Boyega is set to executive produce A Spriggan, an upcoming…
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Entertainment Roundup: John Boyega to produce UK fantasy-horror ‘A Spriggan’, Eminem takes on critics with new video | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. John Boyega to produce UK fantasy-horror ‘A Spriggan’ John Boyega will…
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Here are 5 takeaways from the Accelerate TV John Boyega Masterclass: The Journey
British-Nigerian actor, John Boyega met with filmmakers, actors and film enthusiasts at the Accelerate TV Masterclass: The Journey. The actor told a compelling story of his journey to mainstream Hollywood,…
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John Boyega shares true experiences at Accelerate TV masterclass [PHOTOS]
British-Nigerian actor, John Boyega, today shared his true experiences and journey to stardom with guests at the Accelerate TV masterclass in Lagos. Explaining the keys to becoming successful professionals in…
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Entertainment Roundup: Jay Z cried when his mother came out as a lesbian | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Jay Z cried when his mother came out as gay…
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“Pacific Rim: Uprising” is John Boyega not taking himself too seriously. Plus banter
Pacific Rim: Uprising was never going to be better than Guillermo del Toro's elegantly made version released in 2013. It's now becoming sci-fi tradition, sequels not matching up to the…
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Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid’s ‘Daddy yo’ to feature in forthcoming Hollywood movie | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Wizkid's 'Daddy yo' to feature in upcoming Hollywood movie Starboy…
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[The Film Blog] John Boyega is jazzing up the “Pacific Rim” sequel with Wizkid’s “Daddy Yo”
To cap off a rather productive year for superstar Wizkid, his hit dancehall single Daddy Yo is set to feature in John Boyega's upcoming film Pacific Rim 2. This is…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 29th of December
Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija:
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[The Church Blog] Star Wars actor, John Boyega attributes acting skills to Mike Bamiloye
It's almost a trademark statement for musicians to claim to have started off in the church choir. A church choir that played an instrumental role in grooming and training them…
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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…
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Entertainment Roundup: Nelly’s alleged victim claims he raped her “without a condom”; Celebrities react to DJ Olu’s death | More stories
Now that it's clear that we can never wish Mondays away, we'll just get on it by bringing you the biggest entertainment gist from the weekend and others that unraveled…
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These 10 photos from John Boyega’s GQ feature are why he should be your Man Crush Everyday
Does John Boyega need any more introduction? The British-Nigerian actor who was raised and has lived all his life in Pec…
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Entertainment Roundup: R.Kelly accused of holding young women in an “abusive cult” against their will; Ed Sheeran deletes his Twitter account | More stories
Here are the biggest stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing this cloudy Tuesday morning. R.Kelly has been accused of holding several…
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Critic hails John Boyega for his lead role in stage play, Woyzeck
by Rachel Ogbu// Nigerian- British actor, John Boyega, 25 has been hailed by critic since his stage play Woyzeck started showing in Theatre in London. The play is set in Berlin…
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PODCAST: Ifeanyi Dike Jr shares what it means to be a young actor in Nigeria these days
“Actors can’t spend the time that is needed to focus on their character because they have to make ends meet by doing other things,” Ifeanyi Dike Jr tells me matter-of-factly…
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John Boyega is Idris Elba’s son in new movie
After having a major breakthrough in his young acting career through his award-winning performance in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the Nigerian-British actor John Boyega is now set to play a major role…
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Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid in big mess | Hollywood actor visits family in Nigeria | Nollywood actress attacks cyber bully | More Stories
Here are some top stories you missed over the weekend and some that are buzzing this morning in today's Entertainment Roundup. Wizkid embroiled in fresh scandal [DETAILS] Charly Boy, 64, is…
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Hollywood actor, John Boyega reunites with his Nigerian family (PHOTOS)
Nigerian-British actor, John Boyega, who is one of the most promising young Hollywood stars, is currently visiting Nigeria. John - last weekend - visited members of his family in Abeokuta,…
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Will Smith, John Boyega, Lupita Nyong’o earn MTV Movie Awards 2016 nominations (Full List)
The nominations for the this year's MTV movie awards have been announced. Unlike the 2016 Oscars, diversity was well written all over this one as established black actors such as-…
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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
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