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Rema and Selena Gomez Win Big at The 2023 VMA Show
September 12, 2023, has, without doubt, become a historic day in the life of Divine Ikubor (Rema) as the Afrobeats singer became the first winner of the Best Afrobeats Award…
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Tigray conflict risks engulfing Horn of Africa: UN | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: Tigray conflict risks engulfing Horn of Africa: UN The UN human rights chief said Monday…
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Ehiz, Folu Storms and Nenny B revealed as members of VCNA’s Pan-African Culture Squad, as brand welcomes new MTV Base VJs in South Africa
ViacomCBS Networks Africa has over the years captured the hearts and minds of viewers with their leading youth, entertainment and lifestyle brands MTV, MTV Base and BET Africa as well…
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ViacomCBS Networks Africa partners with the ‘Zero Malaria Starts With Me’ movement to support and inspire young people in their fight against malaria
ViacomCBS Networks Africa (VCNA) has joined forces with the Zero Malaria Starts With Me (ZMSWM) movement to inspire and engage young people in the fight against malaria – the generation…
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10 from 20: The breakout stars of 2020! (2)
Welcome back to the 10 from 20 list! Again, our list celebrates the breakout stars of 2020. Young, relatively new artists who rose from obscurity (at least, some of them) to ubiquity within the 12 horrid months 2020 threw at us. 9 of them are below 25. Most of them released their debut projects this year.
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Nigeria’s Tiwa Savage through as finalist for highly anticipated award
The votes are in for the first round of the Pan-African Listeners’ Choice category for the MTV Africa Music Awards Kampala 2021 and the nominees have been announced. Twenty artists from 18 different…
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#NothingStaysTheSame: MTV Shuga returns to Nigeria for 6th Season
After 5 successful seasons around Africa, youth-friendly, Pan-African drama series, MTV Shuga is returning to Nigeria for its 6th season. We’re expecting a lot of drama, excitement and judging by…
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Davido beats Wizkid to win MTV EMA best African act
Superstar Davido has defeated Starboy Wizkid to win the best African Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2017. Davido was nominated in the category alongside Wizkid, South Africa’s Babes Wodumo…
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Cardi B hits the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet in cone bra outfit #VMAs
The MTV Video Music Awards is currently holding at The Forum in Inglewood, California and the stars are arriving in thei…
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Where is Katung Aduwak ?
Maybe not everyone remembers how Ebuka Obi-Uchendu came into public consciousness. Beyond being on-screen personas, both celebrities had contested the reality game show, Big Brother Nigeria. Another thing to remember…
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The YNaija Cover this evening, the 29th November
The YNaija cover this eveningRead the full stories and our analyses here now.
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The Thread: There’s so many hosts to this show… | TwitterNG reacts to the #MTVMAMA2016
Wizkid and Yemi Alade have picked up awards for best male and female act respectively at MTV MAMA 2016 that ended moments ago. Hosted by South African media darling Bonang Matheba supported…
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The Media Blog: MTV Base subbed the Nigerian government – and maybe some corporates
The MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA), anchored by MTV Base is for the third year, hosted in South Africa. This is a big deal. Nigeria continues to not take media…
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7 times Burna Boy proved he’s the king of controversy
by Adeniyi Azeez Nigerian Dancehall artiste, Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy is one entertainer whose name is synonymous with controversy. Burna Boy is a talented artiste no doubt,…
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After Falz rescued Simi from kidnappers, here’s what happened (WATCH)
In March, audiences applauded the brilliant short musical film by Falz for his single - Soldier featuring Simi. One would remember how Falz led a successful operation to rescue Simi,…
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Azealia Banks and Nicki Minaj blast MTV VMAs
Azealia Banks believes "all" of her videos deserve VMAs. The '212' hitmaker has hit back at the MTV Video Music Awards after nominations were announced yesterday (21.07.15), claiming she hasn't…
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Beyonce and Taylor Swift dominate VMA nominations
MTV has announced the nominees for the 2015 “MTV Video Music Awards”. Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé lead the pack with the most Moonman nods for music’s most unexpected…
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Anthony Anderson will host #MTVMAMA2015
Actor, producer, comedic genius and all-round funny man, Anthony Anderson has been announced as host of the fifth edition of MTV Africa Music Awards KwaZulu-Natal 2015 (MAMA) ‘I look forward…
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Davido and Yemi Alade to perform at #MTVMAMA2015
MTV Base has revealed that Davido, Yemi Alade, Diamond Platnumz, Bucie and Cassper Nyovest, have been added to the sizzling performer line-up for the MTV Africa Music Awards KwaZulu-Natal 2015.…
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#MTVMAMA2015: Davido reacts to leading with 4 nominations
Davido has had such a good year. From foreign collaborations to having a baby and buying a house in the United States and even graduating with honors. Now he…
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#MTVMAMA2015: All the pictures from the nominees announcement
The MTV Base nominee announcement was made tonight and the well attended event picked a rather interesting theme for its red carpet appearance- #TwitterMirror. It involves celebs taking selfies in…
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#MTVMAMA2015: Burna Boy is not too pleased
Tonight, MTV announced their nominees for #MTVMAMA2015 and one name was conspicuously absent - Burna Boy. E dey pain, no lie On a serious note, did Burna put out anything…
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MTV Africa Music Awards returns to Durban
A decade after bursting onto the world stage, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa and MTV Base (DStv Channel 322) are once again shining a global spotlight on African music,…
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Christmas Eve special! DJ Jimmy Jatt & Tim Westwood headline ‘Industry Nite’ at Spice Route
by Damilola Jagun Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt is set to headline the Industry Nite Xmas Eve party holding on 24 December, 2014 at Spice Route restaurant in Victoria Island, Lagos.…
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It gets better! Davido gets ‘Soul Train Awards’ nomination
by Kolapo Olapoju David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has been having what's undoubtedly the best year of his singing career. After getting nominated for the MTV Europe music awards…
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Davido nominated as ‘Best African act’ in MTV European music awards
by Kolapo Olapoju Davido has been nominated for the 2014 MTV European music awards, in the 'Best African Act' category. He is nominated alongside Goldfish (SA), Diamond (Tanzania), and Toofan…
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Bow down: Queen Beyonce celebrates 33-year-old birthday + Her top moments in pictures
by Jewel Stephen Today is a very important day in world history; Queen Bey is a year older. She has had an incredible year, from her highly successful 'Mrs Carter…
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Usher was a BAD boy! Singer sneaks a look at Kim Kardashian’s booty (PHOTOS)
by Jewel Stephen If there is one thing that has never been in doubt, its the fact that Kim Kardashian is extremely endowed. And apparently, American singer, Usher Raymond agrees…
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OH OH! Nicki Minaj suffers wardrobe malfunction during the VMA’s (PHOTOS)
by Damilola Jagun She shows a lotta skin, but not an inch more than she wants you to see! During the MTV Video music awards which held on Sunday, 24…
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Why do people, and things, become popular? | A YNaija Investigation
by Adedayo Ademuwagun 10 years ago, a young Nigerian based in London returned to Nigeria and did a song. The song became a hit instantly, and a few years…
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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