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Does Cancel Culture Work in Nigeria, and Who Has Successfully Been Cancelled?
April 30, 2026

Does Cancel Culture Work in Nigeria, and Who Has Successfully Been Cancelled?

Cancel culture has now become a part of pop culture, with more people getting cancelled over things that were either mainstream years ago or overlooked then. However, the more mainstream cancel culture gets, the more glaring it is that not everyone can be cancelled. This realisation has us wondering: does cancel culture work in Nigeria... Read More
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YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today
April 29, 2026

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

Court Restrains INEC from Recognising ADC Congresses A Federal High Court in Abuja has barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any congress organised by a disputed caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), amid an ongoing leadership crisis within the party. The court, in a ruling by Justice... Read More
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Speed Darlington and Portable Just Showed Us How Streaming Economics Actually Work
April 29, 2026

Speed Darlington and Portable Just Showed Us How Streaming Economics Actually Work

Speed Darlington joined Peller’s livestream on Monday to explain why he doesn’t upload his catalog to Audiomack. He argued that foreign streaming platforms yield zero actual profit for independent African artists. A parallel conversation erupted online when Portable publicly lamented his own poor digital revenues despite commanding massive global listener numbers. The street-pop star even... Read More
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The Artists Who Should Have Been Bigger: Nigeria’s Most Underrated Acts
April 28, 2026

The Artists Who Should Have Been Bigger: Nigeria’s Most Underrated Acts

Nigeria consistently produces talented artists, and while there is no shortage of talent, there is also no shortage of artists who remain underrated in the music industry. These artists have what can be seen as good-enough Spotify numbers and visibility, but, in our opinion, it is not the visibility and fame their discography deserves.  They... Read More
The Music Blog
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weekend recap
April 27, 2026

Weekend Recap | Stories You May Have Missed This Weekend

Atiku attends Cross’ lavish Abuja wedding with BBNaija stars Atiku Abubakar was among notable guests at the white wedding of Cross Okonkwo and his partner, Chinonso Onyebuchi, held in Abuja. The former vice president congratulated the couple on X, describing Cross as his godson and wishing them a happy married life. The ceremony drew several... Read More
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April 25, 2026

Burna Boy’s Early Catalogue Is Stuck in Court, and Warner Music Is Still Saying Nothing

A Lagos court this week approved substituted service against Aristokrat Records and founder Piriye Isokrari, who’ve now missed multiple dates in 960 Music’s lawsuit over Burna Boy’s early masters. 960 Music holds 40% equity in Aristokrat and alleges the label moved recordings from L.I.F.E (2013) and Redemption (2016) to Spaceship Music in mid-2024 without board... Read More
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Asake and Giran Republic Just Showed Us Where Afrobeats Independence Still Stops
April 24, 2026

Asake and Giran Republic Just Showed Us Where Afrobeats Independence Still Stops

Asake announced his fourth studio album, MNEY, is his first full album under Giran Republic, the imprint he set up after quietly leaving Olamide’s YBNL in early 2025. Distribution sits with EMPIRE, a San Francisco-based independent that’s moved its catalog since 2022. Ownership of the label is finally Nigerian. Ownership of the pipes is not.... Read More
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The Death of Storytelling in Nigerian Music Videos: Are We Losing the Recipes?
April 23, 2026

The Death of Storytelling in Nigerian Music Videos: Are We Losing the Recipes?

In recent years, Nigerian music videos have faced some criticism from fans who find them either ‘unimaginative’ or ‘repetitive.’ Many have pointed out that, compared to older music videos, newer releases often lack a strong storyline or follow a script that has been used over and over again by different artists in the industry.  What... Read More
The Music Blog
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Zlatan and Kcee Are Losing the Argument About Who Gets to Be a Celebrity
April 23, 2026

Zlatan and Kcee Are Losing the Argument About Who Gets to Be a Celebrity

Zlatan Ibile used his sit-down with Shopsydoo this week to say what Kcee had already said on Joey Akan’s Afrobeats Intelligence the day before. The gist: TikTokers, influencers and content creators are now the celebrities, and a skit-maker can drop a song and blow up. Kcee put the same point more bluntly, telling Akan that... Read More
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Critics Slam Michael Jackson Biopic as “Whitewashed”
April 21, 2026

YNaija! Recap | Top Headlines Today

Critics Slam Michael Jackson Biopic as “Whitewashed” The new biopic Michael, starring Jaafar Jackson and directed by Antoine Fuqua, has received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics accusing it of presenting a sanitised version of Michael Jackson’s life by omitting sexual abuse allegations against him due to legal constraints tied to a past agreement. While... Read More
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recap
April 20, 2026

Ynaija! Recap | Top Headlines Today

Rebel Wilson’s Claims Against Actress’s ‘Malicious Concoctions’, Court Hears An Australian court has heard that allegations made by Rebel Wilson against a fellow actress were “malicious concoctions,” with lawyers arguing the claims were fabricated and damaging. The case centres on Wilson’s public statements about alleged misconduct involving a film production, which the opposing side insists... Read More
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Abike Shugaa vs Toyin Abraham: The Receipts So Far
April 20, 2026

Abike Shugaa vs Toyin Abraham: The Receipts So Far

On Friday, TikToker and actress Pelumi Olawuni, better known as Abike Shugaa, posted an hour-long YouTube video breaking her three-year silence on her fallout with Toyin Abraham. Three days later, Nollywood X is still reading. Per Abike: ₦50,000 for two scenes in 2021’s Ijakumo, cut from the final edit without her knowing. She found out... Read More
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weekend recap
April 20, 2026

Weekend Recap | Events That Happened Over The Weekend

Yul Edochie calls out Igbo people vehemently against support for Tinubu Yul Edochie has stirred reactions after calling out Igbo individuals who criticise others for supporting President Bola Tinubu, describing them as “cowards”. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the actor argued that such critics often target their own people while avoiding confronting supporters... Read More
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Weekly Highlight | Here’s All That You May Have Missed This Week
April 18, 2026

Weekly Highlight | Here’s All That You May Have Missed This Week

Ayra Starr sets July release for ‘Starr Girl’ album Ayra Starr has announced that her third album, ‘Starr Girl,’ will be released in July. The 23-year-old shared the news during an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show. She described the project as a major step in her career, reflecting growth, intention, and a stronger sense... Read More
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April 17, 2026

Ynaija! Recap | Top Headlines Today

Singer D4vd Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder Los Angeles police arrested 21-year-old alt-pop singer D4vd, legally named David Burke, on suspicion of murder. The arrest connects to the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered remains were discovered in September 2025 inside an abandoned Tesla registered to Burke. Authorities are holding him without bail... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NLC Exposes Nigeria’s Lack of Safeguards Against Global Shocks
March 17, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NLC Exposes Nigeria’s Lack of Safeguards Against Global Shocks

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. NLC exposes Nigeria’s lack of safeguards against global shocks Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has warned that Nigeria is highly exposed to global economic crises, saying the country lacks a... Read More
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How Nigerian Boy Bands Became Extinct
March 14, 2026

How Nigerian Boy Bands Became Extinct

In the past, we had a rich offering of Nigerian boy bands, from LOS to Plantashun Boiz, Styl Plus, DRB Lasgidi, The Remedies, X Project, Rooftop MCs, P Square, and Bracket. These boy bands or boy groups were a staple of the Nigerian music scene and were loved. Then, it was more common for artists... Read More
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Books and Media Piracy: The Illegal, the Immoral, and the Nigerian Reality
March 5, 2026

The Piracy Debate: Why Nigerians Still Download Books and Movies Illegally

Over the weekend, a conversation about books and media piracy erupted on X (formerly Twitter) after a user shared a Google Drive link to a discontinued book series. The tweet was later deleted, but not before it sparked a heated debate about piracy, intellectual property, and the ethics of accessing creative work without paying for... Read More
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Ranks Fourth on the Terror Index as Terrorist Attacks Rise
February 4, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | US Lawmakers Warn Nigeria Could Face Deepening Religious Conflict

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.  US lawmakers warn Nigeria could face deepening religious conflict Concerns have been raised before the United States Congress that Nigeria could face rising Christian and Muslim violence. Witnesses presenting written testimonies warned that repeated killings,... Read More
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From Sold-Out Shows to Shutdowns, Is Burna Still Standing ‘Twice as Tall’?
December 2, 2025

From Sold-Out Shows to Shutdowns, Is Burna Still Standing ‘Twice as Tall’?

Burna Boy is no stranger to controversy, but his recent actions have placed him at the eye of a growing social media storm. The Grammy-winning artist’s behaviour during his U.S. tour has led to widespread backlash, including the cancellation of multiple tour dates and a sharp decline in ticket sales. The Colorado Incident: A Sleeping... Read More
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Softmadeit
November 19, 2025

How Well Do You Know SoftMadeIt? Here’s a Brief Re-introduction to the Gen Z Dancer, Singer, and Digital Creator

If you are conversant with TikTok and Instagram, the name “SoftMadeIt” is one you are most likely familiar with.  Jerry Chuk, born on August 2nd, 1996, is a 28-year-old Gen Z Dancer, singer, and creator whose professional name is “SoftMadeIt” and has millions of followers across Instagram and TikTok.  Soft began his career as a... Read More
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