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End SARS Timeline
October 23, 2020

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), social injustices, corruption, and bad leadership. Indeed, the #EndSARS protests across the country now bullied to a temporary end by President Muhammadu Buhari, due to... Read More
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October 10, 2020

#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 – red, yellow, black or white. Nigeria’s youth, through the #EndSARS protest, have shown resilience in the struggle to end the oppression of the masses by... Read More
Deep Dive
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John Boyega
May 28, 2020

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, Floyd can be heard saying he can’t breathe as he was pinned to the ground, the knee of the policeman constricting his airflow. John Boyega... Read More
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June 27, 2019

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 will be starring together in the upcoming BBC anthology series Small Axe, which will tell five different stories about London’s West Indian community that spanned... Read More
The Film Blog
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February 16, 2019

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 middle of the dessert. The picture is to announce the end of shooting Episode IX, which is the still-untitled but won’t be for long. As... Read More
The Film Blog
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January 21, 2019

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. Pacific Rim: Uprising was the first and, according to Deadline, Boyega is set to be an executive producer in the upcoming South African film God... Read More
The Film Blog
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November 11, 2018

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. John Boyega and Letitia Wright are Hollywood darlings intrinsically involved in Star Wars and Black Panther, the latter I have seen many times and reinforces... Read More
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Boyega
September 5, 2018

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 executive produce UK fantasy horror A Spriggan from writer-director Keir Burrows (Anti Matter) and producer Josephine Rose (Slaughterhouse Rulez) of new outfit Bandit Country. The Star Wars actor joins via his... Read More
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April 7, 2018

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, as well as answering questions from guests. Here are 5 takeaways from his Masterclass: 1. Accept that development is vital to Success: John Boyega explained to... Read More
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Wizkid
February 23, 2018

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 British-Nigerian actor, John Boyega has revealed that ‘Daddy yo’ , a song by Wizkid will be one of the soundtracks in his forthcoming movie, ‘Pacific Rim... Read More
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John Boyega
December 29, 2017

[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 enormous news, as it will grant Wizkid Hollywood bragging rights without even making a screen appearance. Nigeria is a target market for Pacific Rim 2,... Read More
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Player of Finn in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, John Boyega has recently attributed his acting skills to watching and being trained by Mike and Gloria Bamiloye.
December 29, 2017

[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 for their musical career. For John Boyega, the testimony is similar; only in a different industry. Player of Finn in Star Wars: The Force Awakens,... Read More
Church Culture
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Tokunbo Koiki
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
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October 9, 2017

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 while you slept – and are certain to buzz today. Nelly was arrested for rape and his accuser says he didn’t use protection Late Saturday,... Read More
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July 18, 2017

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 women in a “sexual cult” against their will Now this may just be the craziest thing you’ll read today. A Buzzfeed News claims that parents... Read More
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June 2, 2017

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 during The Cold War in the 1980s where a young soldier (John Boyega) and the love of his life are desperately trying to build a better future... Read More
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Ifeanyi Dike
September 9, 2016

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 on this week’s Conversations with Chude. “When more attention is paid to equipment and actors are offered peanuts for a role, it hurts to know... Read More
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June 8, 2016

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 in the sequel to box office hit – Pacific Rim. It even gets better. The actor who recently visited Nigeria will play the son of Idris Elba‘s... Read More
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May 31, 2016

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 the President of ‘frustrated youths’ in Nigeria. Hollywood actor, John Boyega reunites with his Nigerian family (PHOTOS). Adekunle Gold reacts to ‘love triangle’… involving him,... Read More
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March 9, 2016

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- Will Smith (Concussion), Samuel L. Jackson (Kingsman: The Secret Service), Kevin Hart (Ride Along 2), Lupita Nyong’o, (Star Wars: The Force Awakens)– were given a... Read More
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