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Did Harvard really reject Jay-Z as a business role model? I sincerely hope not
by Dr. Boyce Watkins But in Jay-Z’s defense, I must say that any business school professor who doesn’t believe that students can learn from him is DEAD WRONG. Maria Lloyd…
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“I told myself I did well!” – Tonto Dikeh doesn’t give a damn what y’all think
by Rachel Ogbu To anyone doubting Tonto Dikeh’s singing talent, the girl can sing… she said so herself. In an exclusive interview with blogger and gossip columnist with Stella Dimok-Korkus…
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Y! Campus Rep Reports: Scoops, snippets and some backstage gist from The Headies 2012
Davido doing his thing. by Pelumi Oyetimehin (additional reports by Chi Ibe) The 2012 Headies have come and gone but the good... and not-so-good memories continue to linger. We were…
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Femi Kuti Exclusive: “Why I agreed to judge on Nigerian Idol” (plus his favourite Nigerian artiste!)
by Chi Ibe Femi Kuti was on hand recently to speak with Y! on his life, reason for agreeing to be a Nigerian Idol judge and other things you might…
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She’s still got it! Jennifer Lopez wows with her voice AND her clothes (PHOTOS)
by Rachel Ogbu What a show... She 43 but when it comes to energy levels, Jennifer Lopez gave energetic hair wooping Willow Smith a run for her money. Yesterday thousands…
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SPOTTED: Timi Dakolo and his beautiful wife at the Headies
Timi Dakolo and wife, Busola by Isi Esene The 'Headies' has all along being a platform to rewarding musical revelations but the 2012 edition gave a little more - it…
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Hot Stuff: Gaise debuts two new singles – ‘Awa o tush oh’ and ‘Dobale’
by Isi Esene Following the release of his DJ Tee-directed music video for 'Movie Song' back in March, award-winning Afrofusion singer and songwriter, Gaise, returns with two brand new singles…
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Just do it! 3 lessons you should learn from Tonto Dikeh’s music adventure
by Steve Harris NOW is the most important time because it is the only time we have any Power over. Have a sense of urgency over your destiny! Yesterday, the…
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“I want them to play Tonto Dikeh’s single at my funeral” – See Top 10 tweets on Tonto Dikeh’s music career
by Stanley Azuakola You can only choose your action, but not people's reaction to it. Tonto Dikeh must really understand the full meaning of that saying now. Immediately the Nollywood…
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“Don’t marry a jobless man, or a sweet-talking demon” – Pastor Adeboye gives advice on marriage, music, and more
By Stanley Azuakola This one will stir some controversy; people will talk. One of Nigeria's most revered Christian ministers, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, made some rather controversial statements in a faith-based…
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Up a notch: J Martins buys a Rolls Royce Phantom?
by Akan Ido J Martins, who hit the Nigerian music scene a few years ago with his own style of highlife tunes is doing big things if what we gather…
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M.I Abaga gets arrested for being in possession of hard drugs? (WATCH)
by Isi Esene Yes, you're used to seeing M.I Abaga drop mad rhymes and poetry literally saying a thousand words in one minute but here is a video of the…
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Interview: Ebisan is here to take over!
Ebisan: Here to stay! by Isi Esene Yes, she studied International Business Management in the university but music has always been her calling. Ebisan is a talented singer/songwriter, she's got…
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2face hits the podium: “Talent is never overrated” and 6 more lessons from his career
by DJ Swaggz It’s 2Face’s birthday today and the messages and accolades have been pouring in... Radio, TV, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr etc. I even heard a couple of peeps are…
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Nigerian Idol winner, Yeka Onka, releases new single, ‘Ewa ba mi jo’.
by Doyin Jaiyesimi Nigerian Idol winner, Yeka Onka, is back with the release of a her new single 'Ewa ba mi jo'. The song gives you a feeling of dancing…
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From the Magazine: What were you thinking – Kelly Handsome
WHAT’S UP with Kelly? Kelly is just chilling, mehn. I’m recording new songs, producing every day. I’m just working mehn. When did you start music? I started singing since 1993.…
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Huffington Post: Africa express – African music going places
by M.anifest My last experience with Africa express turned out to be a grand conspiracy to have a freakish amount of fun. It was an intoxicating five-hour experience on a…
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Storm in a tea-cup: Storm 360 ‘faces forward’ without Olisa Adibua?
by Akan Ido The business partnership between the duo of Obi Asika and Olisa Adibua appear to have run cold with the sudden announcement of the disengagement of Adibua from…
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New release: Kukere remix – Iyanya featuring D’banj
by Doyin Jaiyesimi The song needs no introductions; Kukere is (un)arguably one of the biggest tracks of 2012. Still relishing in the success of this hit single, Iyanya has…
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Hot Stuff: Alingo – Psquare – Yay or Nay?
by Doyin Jaiyesimi P Square is back again! This time they move away from their usual afro-pop style and give us an upbeat dance-hall tune. Will this be another…
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WATCH: MI and Naeto C head into the studio for Hennessy Artistry
by Adeniyi Abdul The second episode of Hennessy Artistry TV 2012 sees the two headliners MI and Naeto C in the studio listening to different beats and goofing off in…
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LISTEN: “Naija Don Win” by Big Smile – Official song for Team Nigeria at London 2012 Olympics
by Adeniyi Abdul Six months ago the Nigeria Olympics Committee called for song submissions for entry into the Olympics Theme Song Contest. Several songs were received from various musicians and…
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Hype Belied: The truth about Davido’s debut album
by Ore Fakorede "Hype is the awkward and desperate attempt to convince journalists that what you've made is worth the misery of having to review it." - Federico Fellini Davido…
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WATCH: Saeon shows off her rap skills on Factory78
by Doyin Jaiyesimi Saeon got her big break with the release of the Ara remix which went viral after Brymo, the original owner of the song, dropped it on Cool…
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WATCH: EME premieres ‘Baddest Boy’ music video featuring Banky W, Skales and Wizkid
The first of a series of music videos to be released from the stable of EME Music in what is titled EME Wednesdays has turned up and it's for none…
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Jazzy? Forget: Why D’banj’s ‘Oyato’ hits all the right notes
by Ore Fakorede It's been a while since I gave an individual track the same treatment I usually reserve for albums and mixtapes. Coincidentally, the last single I ran an…
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Deadly Double Ds: Katy Perry’s bra deemed a health hazard
by Adeniyi Abdul Katy Perry may get a lot of attention for her set of breasts and clearly she doesn't mind, judging by her shooting whip cream and fireworks out…
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“Perfect soundtrack for an epic Yoruba movie” – Check out the top 10 tweets about D’Banj’s “Oyato”
by Adeniyi Abdul D'Banj has returned with a new single "Oyato" and as with any new release by a major artist it's been trailed by wildly varying opinionss; perhaps louder…
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LISTEN: D’Banj drops new single “Oyato”
Produced by J-Sleek, the number sees D'Banj go back to his harmonica and sing about his stature as an artist now. Check on it. [audio:]
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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