We have discovered sensitive Boko Haram documents – Lai Mohammed

The Federal Government said it has discovered the propaganda strategy of the Boko Haram insurgents. Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed said this in a statement on Tuesday. He said the terrorists must have left the documents while fleeing Sambisa Forest. ‘An analysis of the materials reveal Boko Haram’s training in video as well as how... Read More

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boko haram, lai mohammed, Media, propaganda

January 27, 2017

The Media Blog: Navel gazing about the media’s low approval ratings is nonsense

Whenever the media in America does anything that someone somewhere doesn’t like, the response is now predictable: X and X is why the media has such low approval ratings. Now, that is in fact… a fact. Only 32 percent of Americans have any kind of trust in the media, according to Gallup. This appears to... Read More

The Media Blog, Thinking Through

America, anderson cooper, donald trump, Gallup poll, inauguration, Media, The Media Blog, TMB

January 26, 2017

The Media Blog: Let’s talk about media and ‘The forbidden experiment’

Legend has it that King James IV once stretched, yawned and thought to himself ‘hm – what language would babies speak if they didn’t have any humans to learn language from?’ And – because he is a king, duh – he was able to hijack a few babies and place them in the care of... Read More

The Media Blog, Thinking Through

Buzzfeed, data, experiment, Garden of Eden, Linda Ikeji, Media, The Media Blog, TMB

January 24, 2017

Nigerians should exercise restraint in commenting about Rann IDPs bombing – NAF

The Nigerian Air Force has said attempts by media outfits to analyze the causes of the accidental Rann IDPs camp bombing without adequate knowledge was misleading. In a statement on Monday, the NAF said such actions were inimical to the investigations by its investigative panel. The statement read, “The attention of the Nigerian Air Force... Read More

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Accidental bombing, comments, IDPs camp, Media, NAF, Nigerian Air Force, Rann, Restraint

January 10, 2017

The YNaija Rankings: Every month, we will rank the top films, TV and radio stations in Nigeria

YNaija will, from Wednesday, January 11, release a monthly countdown of platforms leading and lagging in the Nigerian media space. The online matrix will rank the Top 20 TV channels, Top 20 Radio channels, Top 20 Online Media (Web), Top 10 Online Media (Social), and the Top 10 Film countdown. All countdowns will be graded... Read More

Reviews, The Film Blog, The Media Blog, Thinking Through

film, Media, nigeria, online, platforms, Radio, ranking, social, social media, Top10, top10ranking

December 27, 2016

I wake up sometimes and wonder what the hell I’m doing – Chude Jideonwo

Managing Partner of RED, Chude Jideonwo says he never planned to become an entrepreneur. In an interview with The Maverick on Accelerate TV, he described how he started in the media space and rose through the ranks over the past sixteen years. Speaking further, he said, “I tell people I never really wanted to become an entrepreneur.... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Accelerate TV, Chude Jideonwo, entrepreneurship, Media, RED, sticky, The Maverick

December 16, 2016

Sarz, Cobhams Asuquo, Dj Coublon, Masterkraft, others battle for honours at The Beatz Awards 2.0

Topping the list as the most nominated act for the second edition is Sess who has 4 nomination, while MasterKraft and Dj Coublon have 3 nominations each. The Organizer of this historical event has promised to give both guest and nominees and explosive experience they won’t forget in a hurry. From the producers to the... Read More

Partners, The News Blog

Beatz awards, Cobhams, DJ Coublon, Lanre Makun, Masterkraft, Media, producers, Sarz

December 12, 2016

#Y100: These are the 100 Most Influential Nigerians alive today

In our annual tradition, we take a look back at the 100 people who have defined, re-defined and moulded the days of our lives in 2016. Innovators, creators, political players, entertainers and activists of all ages – you won’t find a more definite list anywhere else. Atiku Abubakar The former Vice President has... Read More

Cover Stories

#Y100, art, culture, entertainment, lists, Media, Politics, Religion, tradition, YNaija most Influential 100

December 10, 2016

Opinion: Musings on news media adverts and hypocrisy

Michael O. Ogunjobi Admittedly, over the years, sponsored messages have become a means of appealing to the conscience of many, or mere showcase of status; an appointee eulogising the appointer, a stooge his godfather, lobbyist his boss; all aiming at a target audience. Flowing from the above, it is a delight to discover that these... Read More

donald trump, hypocrisy, Media, nigeria, NYSC scheme, traditional media and the Hollywood elite

November 30, 2016

Review: Toke Makinwa’s book ‘On Becoming’ is the first sound in a world of silence

by Afam Ade-Odiachi I worked in entertainment news for six months. I enjoyed a certain proximity to the people many call stars. I cannot say that it did much for me or my ego. Their resume’s weren’t so impressive that their names dropped from my lips at the first opportunity. In spite of my snobbery,... Read More

Book Review, life, Maje, Marriage, Media, nigeria, relationship, toke makinwa

November 26, 2016

The Media Blog: Since Uncle Taju wants to own the entire world

Is enough not enough? Baba leave small for the boys. The news is that, in preparation for the Econet-powered Kwese TV, DSTV is disrupting itself (though, it’s more in the better-candle rather than the invent-the-lightbulb kind). And that means ramping up its Nigerian content. In which case, Tajudeen Adepetu is the biggest beneficiary. In addition... Read More

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DSTV Channel 195, Media, N, Tajudeen, Televisoion, Trybe Movie Channel

November 19, 2016

The Thread: Boko Haram is making the lives of Journalists in the North East a living hell

Nigerian journalist, environmental consultant and social media expert, @Abang Mercy, reports the horrors Journalists in the North East are going through, as they cover the terrorist group, Boko Haram, in the North East. Their lives are literally on the line, as they go about their jobs. These North East Journalists complain that they are not afforded the... Read More

boko haram, journalists, Media, north-east, terrorism

November 11, 2016

Trump resumes tweeting as Trump again

In a clear case of the proverbial phrase, “A leopard cannot change its spot”, President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump has returned to tweeting in his usual manner. Trump in his latest tweet, critiqued the America media and protesters in one swipe. He wrote, “Just had a very open and successful presidential election. Now... Read More

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Attack, donald trump, Media, Protests, swipe, twitter.

November 3, 2016

The Explainer: Why Bobrisky’s ‘work’ is actually very dangerous

There is a lot to be said for the aptness of local adages. Something about the way they help sum up a position. Even a worldview, at times. A popular one from Southern Nigeria comes to mind: “That you don’t chop off the head to get rid of the migraine”. Chopping off the head to fix a... Read More

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Adesuwa Onyenokwe, Alder Consulting, Bobrisky, EiE, LGBTI, Media, nigeria, proverbs, society, sticky

November 1, 2016

It’s a money-dashing outfit | 5 things to know about Linda Ikeji’s LIS

About two weeks back, we tried to help you prepare for this ride. Call her whatever you will, we already told you Linda Ikeji is going to be here for a while and we meant every word. Today, Linda Ikeji Social was unveiled. Social is the S that got our brains in overdrive since she... Read More

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expansion project, Linda Ikeji, Linda Ikeji Blog, LIS, Media, website

November 1, 2016

Red Media Africa adds Uber account to its impressive PR portfolio

Red Media Africa has been announced as Uber Nigeria’s official PR agency. This new addition to Red Media Africa’s PR portfolio follows a streak of impressive wins over the last one year that has seen the agency win and manage several accounts including Facebook, Nigerian Breweries and Union Bank. Earlier in the year, Red Media... Read More

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Communications, marketing, Media, nigeria, PR, RED, Red Media Africa, Uber, youth

October 26, 2016

The Media Blog: People of God, please which one is Bing TV?

So we we minding our business when we saw this in the press release for Innoson Group’s latest investment – in Cable TV infrastructure, in collaboration with some Chinese people: “Also, an investment of $100 million to establish technology-based Direct-To-Home Digital Bing Television Stations in Nigeria, among others.” Digital Bing? Digital Bing? We have never... Read More

The Media Blog

cable tv, China, Google, ING, Innoson Group, Mae in Nigeria, Media, microsoft, search, The Media Blog, TMB

October 24, 2016

The Media Blog: AT&T just assured us of the future of the media

We saw this headline, and our minds were blown. As yours would be if you are a media entrepreneur working in a world where it’s future is supposed to be ultimately swallowed by Facebook. Or someone. We are loathe to quote the editor-in-chief of this site (and be accused in the newsroom of sucking up!)... Read More

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AT&T, Chude Jideonwo, facebook, future, Media, The Media Blog, TMB

October 22, 2016

The Media Blog: ‘Titi K’ just told Genevieve one hell of a story

Tinsel’s Titi K was absolutely one of our favorite characters on Tinsel before we stopped watching the soap entire because we value our sanity. But we just finished this remarkable tale about her battle with autoimmune rheumatic disease called Scleroderma, and wow. Wow, not in pity, because she continues to live a life that inspires.... Read More

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genevieve magazine, Interview, magazine cover, Media, print, The Media Blog, Tinsel, TV Show

October 21, 2016

The Media Blog: Has Donald Trump finally launched Trump TV?

We saw it and we wondered too. Just before the last United Stated presidential debate began after midnight our time. Donald Trump launched an owned content platform – via Facebook Live. Politico http://www.politico.com/blogs/on-media/2016/10/donald-trump-appears-to-test-out-tv-venture-230023#ixzz4NbfDJFqU notes what stands out about this. 1. The viewers who came But on Donald Trump’s Facebook page, which had already livestreamed a... Read More

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donald trump, entrepreneur, livestream, Media, pre-debate show, presidential debate, Trump TV, US elections

October 20, 2016

The third U.S Presidential debate- a case of chickens and puppets

If there was anyone who remained undecided about the United States elections after last Sunday’s second Presidential debate, they were looking to Wednesday’s elections at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to make a final decision. Some of us were in that demographic so we watched closely last night as DRC candidate. Hillary Clinton and... Read More

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Benghazi, Hillary Clinton, Media, Russia, syria, The U.S Presidential elections, trump, World peace

October 17, 2016

Up In The Sky wins International Marketing Effectiveness Award

Up In The Sky Ltd is a Platinum, Best of Category winner in the 2016 Summit Marketing Effectiveness Award competition for their work with Royal Diamond Orphanage. The ‘Special Day’ campaign was adjudged one of the very best out of 1,100 entries received and won in the Integrated + Mixed Media category. “We are thrilled... Read More

Partners, The News Blog

2016, Award, Media, Radio, TV, Up in the Sky

October 7, 2016

All the sensational shows coming to DStv this October

Catch all the intrigue and entertainment this October as DStv offers a breathtaking experience with a variety of mind-blowing shows and movies coming your way. The DStv Compact package will be launching an exciting new channel (FOX Life ch. 126) in October with a hot line-up of the most entertaining shows for women’s delight. The... Read More

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audience, DSTV, entertainment, Media, shows, Television

October 4, 2016

The Media Blog: This clip from an Egyptian TV free-for-all is remarkable – for more than one reason

You should especially watch this from 1.44, where the host pretends to be so shocked – shocked, we say – by this misbehavior, as he asks his MCR to play the video again, because, you know, ‘he couldn’t really see it the first time’. And as he condemns this atrocious, dramatic scene, that he is... Read More

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blog, egypt, fight, Media, TV

October 4, 2016

The Media Blog: This is the reason it’s not so easy to “monetise!” in Nigeria’s media market

When we say Nigeria is not a rational market, we don’t just mean oil prices messing up everything. We also mean, the consumer. We are not ‘okay’. There is plenty we just refuse to pay for. Someone will figure it out, surely. But not yet.

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Media, monetize, nigeria, notjustok, online, TFB, The Film Blog, The Media Blog, TMB, Video

October 4, 2016

The Media Blog: We need panadol for NotJustOk’s headache

Because the value being created is massive. Sad. Imagine if they paid even 50 Naira a pop. https://t.co/Ed1l0fWpAM — Requirement Already Satisfied (@je_mc2) October 3, 2016 We are sure they are already thinking through this. https://twitter.com/seyitaylor/status/783046334832058368 Beht Nigeria is such a tough market.

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Media, monetize, nigeria, notjustok, online, TFB, The Film Blog, The Media Blog, TMB, Video

October 3, 2016

Opinion: Nigeria at 56- the fortes and foibles

by Jide Ojo Hearty congratulations to fellow Nigerians on this auspicious occasion of our dear motherland’s 56 independence anniversary! Nigeria, the giant of Africa gained independence from Britain, her colonial master on October 1, 1960. Prior to that, she had experienced over two hundred years of slavery and hundred years of colonial rule. Many are... Read More

56th anniversary, Justice, Media, Military rule, nigeria

October 3, 2016

The Media Blog: We think this is crucial if you write about other people

Major, major key. Especially for people working in media. I'm slowly learning this lesson, myself. pic.twitter.com/WslxRmuq6I — osarumen (@skweird) October 1, 2016 Note, also, to selves.

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September 26, 2016

PROFILE: How dare you compare Denrele Edun to Bobrisky?

by Emeka Nwankwo Nigeria’s 15-year veteran of television is more than his shoes, his bags, his make-up and his chains… I was at Denrele Edun’s house at exactly 3:55pm but it would take another one hour before our interview would begin. He took me around the house (which he got early this year but only... Read More

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Abeokuta, Beyoncé, Bobrisky, Catlyn Jenner, Charly Boy, Cuba Gooding to Genevieve Nnaji, Denrele Edun, Germany, Hamburg, Media, nigeria, Olusegu n Obasanjo, sticky, tyler Perry

September 20, 2016

The Media Blog: Americans have no trust in their media – as usual

Over the past few years, trust in America’s media has continued to trend downwards – on track to hit zero at sometime in the near future, we should be able to safely predict. According to a new Gallup poll, trust in the media this year has dropped to its lowest point since 1972, when Gallup... Read More

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America, fourth estate, Gallup poll, Media, The Media Blog, TMB

We have discovered sensitive Boko Haram documents – Lai Mohammed

The Media Blog: Navel gazing about the media’s low approval ratings is nonsense

The Media Blog: Let’s talk about media and ‘The forbidden experiment’

Nigerians should exercise restraint in commenting about Rann IDPs bombing – NAF

The YNaija Rankings: Every month, we will rank the top films, TV and radio stations in Nigeria

I wake up sometimes and wonder what the hell I’m doing – Chude Jideonwo

Sarz, Cobhams Asuquo, Dj Coublon, Masterkraft, others battle for honours at The Beatz Awards 2.0

#Y100: These are the 100 Most Influential Nigerians alive today

Opinion: Musings on news media adverts and hypocrisy

Review: Toke Makinwa’s book ‘On Becoming’ is the first sound in a world of silence

The Media Blog: Since Uncle Taju wants to own the entire world

The Thread: Boko Haram is making the lives of Journalists in the North East a living hell

Trump resumes tweeting as Trump again

The Explainer: Why Bobrisky’s ‘work’ is actually very dangerous

It’s a money-dashing outfit | 5 things to know about Linda Ikeji’s LIS

Red Media Africa adds Uber account to its impressive PR portfolio

The Media Blog: People of God, please which one is Bing TV?

The Media Blog: AT&T just assured us of the future of the media

The Media Blog: ‘Titi K’ just told Genevieve one hell of a story

The Media Blog: Has Donald Trump finally launched Trump TV?

The third U.S Presidential debate- a case of chickens and puppets

Up In The Sky wins International Marketing Effectiveness Award

All the sensational shows coming to DStv this October

The Media Blog: This clip from an Egyptian TV free-for-all is remarkable – for more than one reason

The Media Blog: This is the reason it’s not so easy to “monetise!” in Nigeria’s media market

The Media Blog: We need panadol for NotJustOk’s headache

Opinion: Nigeria at 56- the fortes and foibles

The Media Blog: We think this is crucial if you write about other people

PROFILE: How dare you compare Denrele Edun to Bobrisky?

The Media Blog: Americans have no trust in their media – as usual

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