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YNaija November 29, 2023

Naira Marley and Sam Larry’s Reappearance Raises Eyebrows Following Mohbad’s Tragic Death

Marlian Music Boss and Associate Make Public Return Amid Controversial Circumstances In a surprising turn of events, Nigerian singer Naira Marley, and his close associate Sam Larry, stepped back into…

YNaija November 21, 2023

Falz and the Bahd Guys Recount Their Near-death Experience in the Premiere Episode of ‘Untapped’

Untapped aired its first YouTube episode with Nigerian rapper Falz and the Bahd Guys (CEO of B.A.H.D Guys Entertainment, Aboki Sidney Toyosi Sule and Talent Manager Femisoro Ajayi). Speaking with…

YNaija October 22, 2023

Trace Awards 2023: Paying Homage To African Music

Trace Awards had its first-ever award show last night at the BK Arena, Kigali, Rwanda, adding one more African platform that celebrates African music, creativity, and talent. The Trace Awards…

YNaija September 29, 2023

Weekend Playlist: Top Songs to Add to your Playlist this Weekend

As we approach the weekend looking to unwind and relax after the stressful week, music can be a form of escape and provide that soothing feeling you yearn for. Committed…

YNaija June 10, 2023

The Music Blog: Afronation Chooses Nigeria as its Next Stop

Afrobeats, the infectious and vibrant music genre that originated in Nigeria, continues to soar to new heights on the international stage. Nigerian superstars are captivating audiences worldwide, selling out prestigious…

Editor July 5, 2018

How digital is helping the growth of Nigeria’s music industry

‘They wanted to laugh, they wanted to cry, they wanted to dance. I serviced them. I met the market’’ Irving Berlin Back in its early days, the contemporary Nigerian music…

Op-ed Editor September 27, 2017

Opinion: What has happened to Ice Prince?

by Otolorin Olabode Gideon There was a time precisely in the year 2014 when we were all tired of the pieces of shit Olamide and his cohorts were feeding…

Op-ed Editor September 27, 2017

The Thread: 3 hilarious reasons why TwitterNG would rather Psquare split

It's been drama galore on Twitter's streets with the dirty breakup of the musical group, PSquare. Paul and Peter Okoye are twins, whose dancing talent is reminiscent of Usher. But…

Op-ed Editor March 21, 2017

The Thread: Does Nollywood really need to ask for our support?

When recession officially set in, the common sense Senator, Ben Murray Bruce, tooted his horn about patronising Made In Naija goods. From bags to cars, computers to make up products, we have…

Op-ed Editor March 10, 2017

Opinion: Be yourself…Rest

by Ololade Ajekigbe At one time or the other, a couple of people have asked what I thought about the idea of being a celebrity, and if I ever wanted…

Oludolapo Adelana January 3, 2017

How Don Jazzy plans to expand Mavin Records

Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy has revealed plans to expand and properly structure the label. In his New Year message, he said the record label will be employing the services…

Op-ed Editor December 23, 2016

The Thread: Headies 2016 | Who’s here for a Twitter music award show?

The Headies music award show, 2016, which held yesterday is still trending. Twitter Nigeria has a lot to say, even though they've said plenty already. There's talk about how music…

Op-ed Editor November 25, 2016

The Media Blog: Someone told Korede Bello he needs sex appeal – okay o

First, we like Korede Bello. What’s there not to like? Then this new song – which is why we are here, Do Like That is actually a good song. Shock,…

Op-ed Editor November 25, 2016

Album review: Falz and Simi share amazing Chemistry

by Wilfred Okiche Falz and Simi brought sexy back to comedy when he appeared as a guest on the video to her hit single Jamb Question. Figuring that they had…

Op-Ed Editor December 2, 2014

Opinion: The irrationality in our musical awards

by Kingsley Ahanonu Like the annual occurrence of the climatic seasons, the waves of awards have again been revved up in the fast-growing Nigerian Music industry. Yet again accolades are…

Kolapo Olapoju October 4, 2014

“I do it for attention and followers” – @iam_kcee explains why he flaunts wealth and calls himself a ‘fashion icon’

by Kolapo Olapoju Well, this was never in doubt... Limpopo singer, Kcee has admitted to starting the 'fashion icon' conversation because of his desire to make people talk about him…

writer August 2, 2014

Read the apology letter rapper, Vector wrote to his former record label

by Kolapo Olapoju You've got to be proud of one of Nigeria's biggest rappers, VectorThaViper - for taking the high road. Barely a year ago, he was at loggerheads with…

writer July 25, 2014

Why Burna Boy ended contract with Aristokrat | “He did not leave,” label tells YNaija

by Kolapo Olapoju Weeks after he severed business ties with his manager mom, Burna Boy and his record label of 3 years have also gone their separate ways. Contrary to…

May 7, 2014

Eromo Egbejule: On second-hand husbands and the right of reply

by Eromo Egbejule Slander, as experts know, should not be replied half the time especially outside the guarded platform of an interview where the celebrity in question is most…

March 23, 2014

Check this out: 15 song lyrics you’ll understand only if you’re a millennial

by Todd Van Luling You probably shouldn't do it like they do on the Discovery Channel. If you happen to be a millennial, you probably realize that the ways you…

February 25, 2014

Demola Rewaju: Excuse me, but why is Fela on the Centenary Award list?

by Demola Rewaju If private bodies and individuals love Fela and eulogise him, it is acceptable but as a state, are we giving officialdom to the antics of a man…

February 21, 2014

Demola Rewaju: 12 artistes that changed the face of music in Nigeria

by Demola Rewaju Daddy Showkey – Hard to isolate him for this list but of all the ‘ghetto soldiers’, he occupies pride of place as the main voice and face…

November 10, 2013

Contracts, Twitter rants & all that Drama: #YNaijaInvestigates what’s really going on in Mavin Records, Chocolate City & everywhere else (Conclusion)

by Eromo Egbejule The public battle between erstwhile colleagues Don Jazzy and Wande Coal is simply the latest in a string of partnerships gone sour in NIgeria's entertainment industry -…