Lady Gaga reportedly turned down $1 million to perform at Republican Party event

The Washington Examiner reports that the GOP, a party whose stance towards gays has been nothing if not fraught, approached LGBTQ icon Lady Gaga to perform at the Republican National Convention’s Hispanic Leadership Network last August. Sourcing a lawsuit filed by GOP fundraiser American Action Network against production company Cater America LLC, the Examinar claims that Gaga was offered $1 million... Read More

Entertainment news, GOP, Lady Gaga, Music, republican party, RNC

March 22, 2013

So should Limewire be forgiven? Illegal music downloads not hurting industry, study claims

It’s common sense: taking a thing that you used to pay for is not good for the people who created that thing. But when it comes to entertainment piracy, lots of folks—whether motivated by statistical curiosity, forward-thinking vision or a desire to rationalize their own law-breaking—have argued that things aren’t quite so simple. Now, with... Read More

download, illegal, industry, Music

March 17, 2013

My experience with Beyonce – Rapper, Seyi Shay

by Isi Esene Rapper Seyi Shay is determined to make her impact felt in the Nigerian music industry after garnering experience in the UK with the group, ‘From Above’. In this interview with the Punch Newspapers, the beautiful lady originally from Ife, Osun state talks about her music background, the Nigerian music scene and her... Read More

.US, Beyoncé, Matthew Knowlees, Music, nigeria, rapper, Seyi Shay, uk

March 14, 2013

AbOriginal Music presents… Barzini with ‘Seeing things’ [DOWNLOAD]

by Isi Esene AbOriginal Music is at it again: following on its success with recent popular releases from soft rock singer Ese Peters (the instant classic “Omote”), rapper/producer Eclipse (the twitter and social media trending “Olodo” and “How far Na”), and super lyricist Boogey (“One Ticket” featuring Morell), the label unveils its latest offering, “Seeing... Read More

AbOrigial Music, Barzini, Ese Peters, Music, Olodo

March 5, 2013

Emma Nyra: My unsung story (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Moving to Nigeria wasn’t necessarily something that I ever dreamed I would do. It took a lot of courage and major persuasion from my manager Ubi Franklin. My name is Emma Chukwugoziam Obi. Many of you know me as Emma Nyra, the female voice on Iyanya’s hit single, ‘Your Waist’, but my story is much... Read More

achievement, Emma Nyra, Music, Passion, Success

March 2, 2013

Tonto Dikeh has ANOTHER song? Come, let’s judge this one together

by Wale Odunsi Not satisfied with the trauma she put us through already, Nollywood soubrette cum diva studio joker, Tonto Dike has returned to take us through the torturous route of her ‘Boringham Forest’. The time was 2a.m of March 2, 2013. I was surfing the internet, checking out news sites and blogs to keep aboobs abreast of latest... Read More

Jeje, misadventure, Music, tonto dikeh, Wale Odunsi

March 2, 2013

Kunle Afolayan on the making of Victor Olaiya’s music video featuring 2face Idibia (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Only the likes of Kunle Afolayan, Sir Victor Olaiya, 2face Idibia can collaborate to produce this classic musical video called ‘Baby Jowo Koma i lo‘. Having a Legendary film director, Tunde Kelani has a support structure was also a boost to the music production which is a remix of Olaiya’s evergreen song,... Read More

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February 28, 2013

SEE 2face, Wizkid, Brymo, Yvonne ‘Vixen’ Ekwere, others at the Star Music Launch (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene STAR Music went live on Wednesday February 27, 2013, following a star-studded launch in Lagos which held at Civic Center, Victoria Island, Lagos. The App is available for download on all mobile devices.

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January 25, 2013

Exclusive: “You cannot become 2face” – 2face advises as he visits Y!

The story of the rapid evolution of the Nigerian music industry cannot be complete without a prominent mention of 2face Idibia – from his days with the Plantation Boiz to his rise to the top as one of the best Nigerian music exports to the world, his story is nothing short of inspiring. Tubaba, as... Read More

2face idibia, Annie Macaulay-Idibia, Love, Music, Platation Boiz, ynaija

January 19, 2013

Nenaya Jazmine says ‘I dey try 4 u’

by Wilfred Okiche Still excited by the online success of her last single ‘Summertime’, this vivacious and talented twenty something year old singer from Nigeria is starting off 2013 with a serious bang as she releases her 4th single entitled “I dey try 4 u.” The track is written and composed by Nenaya Jazmine herself;... Read More

Music, nenaya jazmine, song, try

January 1, 2013

Franca Asindi: Music and me (30 Days, 30 Voices)

I wanted the heavens to hear me and so I expressed my need for a different story through my song. My eyes were tightly shut and all I saw while I sang were white clouds. The heavens heard my voice! I recall clearly the first time I sang in front of my sisters and how... Read More

choir, Franca Asindi, Music, Sunday School

December 24, 2012

9 facts that will change the way you think about music

from OMG Facts Music is so influential it can alter your heartbeat, pulse rate, blood pressure, decrease your muscle tension, and even affect your body movement and coordination! The chills you get when listening to music are caused by the release of dopamine in your body Scientists recruited people who reliably get shivers when listening... Read More

heart rate, IQ, Kanye West, Music, Surgeon

December 14, 2012

D’banj releases new single, ‘Top of the World’ (LISTEN)

by Isi Esene D’banj is back with a song which chronicles is assent from a virtual nobody to being on ‘Top of the World’. The artiste who got several accolades for his ‘Oliver Twist’ track is certainly not resting on his oars as he releases another one for his numerous fans. Please enjoy the track:... Read More

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December 14, 2012

Temitope Shittu-Alamu: My age group rocks more; I think

by Temitope Shittu-Alamu Gangnam style is like the latest dance in town. If you like go and disgrace yourself and still be talking konko below or even Azonto. When the song “konko below” by Lagbaja was released, I personally thought it was the best song to happen to the music industry. At-least the Nigerian one.... Read More

age group, azonto, Gangnam style, generation, konko below, Lagbaja, Music

December 8, 2012

James Silas: Your manager can kill your music career (Y! Superblogger)

The sustenance of our music lies in the collective effort of the stakeholders and the fans. I’ve discussed this topic with a few friends and colleagues on several occasions. Not like I’m expecting this article to miraculously become a catalyst of change; I mean – “nobody holy pass”, but I’m sure a few of us... Read More

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December 5, 2012

Asa raises the stakes! ‘The way I feel’ (WATCH)

by Akan Ido Is Asa now a nurse? Definitely not – music nurse, maybe. In this newly released video for the song, ‘The way I feel’, Asa plays a medical caregiver in a war veterans’ hospital voicing her frustration, fear, hopelessness and despair. This is quintessential Asa, always coming with a poignant message – watch... Read More

Asa, Music, Nurse, The way I feel, Video

December 3, 2012

‘Feyi Fawehinmi: The ‘problem’ that Brymo solves (and why I think you should buy his album)

by ‘Feyi Fawehinmi As Jay-Z once said; there’s only good music and bad music out there. Nothing else. I’m a big fan of Brymo and I had been looking forward to his album, Son of A Kapenta, as soon as it was announced. Apart from liking his music, I was curious to see, like many other... Read More

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November 27, 2012

Shocking: 10 normal things you may be addicted to

from Real Buzz We all have certain activities we love, but did you know you could be addicted to your favourite hobby? Check out the 10 surprising things you may be addicted to. 1: Surfing the internet You may think that browsing the internet is nothing more than a pleasant way to pass some time.... Read More

addiction, Falling in love, lip balm, Music, shopping, Sugar, surfing the Internet, tanning, tatoos and piercings, video games

November 19, 2012

Something New: Lola Rae unveils debut singles – ‘High’ ft. Bridge (L.O.S) & ‘Watch My Ting Go’

by Isi Esene Introducing 21-year old British Nigerian singer, songwriter and rising pop star Lola Rae – real name Rachel Funmilola Garton – with her debut singles, the sultry smooth ‘High (Wanting More)’ which features Bridge from L.O.S, and the massive Afrobeats club banger ‘Watch My Ting Go‘. After impressing Simon Cowell on Britain’s Got... Read More

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November 17, 2012

Hot Stuff: Nomoreloss presents new single ‘Ojuri’

by Rachel Ogbu New track from Nigerian artist, Nomoreloss is titled ‘Ojuri’. The new release is off his forthcoming album titled Standing. ‘Ojuri’ was produced by Black Jersey and its a single dedicated to his father and other people living with cancer. Click here to liten: ‘Ojuri’ [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/OJURI.mp3|titles=OJURI]

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November 17, 2012

Kingsley Iweka: Pieces of me (Y! Superblogger)

There’s too much to say, too much fire, and what can I do with these words if I can’t write them out. It is not just the writing. There is the burning. No. I will not use that form of address. That is a relic of childhood. This blog will convey details of my journey... Read More

Kingsley Iweka, life, Love, Music, writing, Y! Superblogger

November 16, 2012

Hot Stuff: Terry G – So high [WATCH]

by Rachel Ogbu This is a brand new video from the Akpako Master Terry G. The video of his sing, ‘So high’, showcases lots of beautiful women dancing to this tune. This is another exclusive one from TGP Entertainment. Video directed by. Ak One and Terry G. Enjoy?

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November 16, 2012

Something New: Ebisan feat. Chidynma – “The Time of Our Lives” (LISTEN)

by Rachel Ogbu As follow-up to her hot singles; ‘Love Story’ and ‘Jowo’, Ebisan who has been referred to as the new ASA teams up with upcoming singer Chidynma on this new track; The Time of Our Lives. Click here to listen: The Time of Our Lives [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Time-of-Our-Lives-Master1.mp3|titles=Time of Our Lives Master]

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November 13, 2012

Ifeanyi Ibeabuchi: Rap is more than entertainment (30 Days, 30 Voices)

I have no problems with dance songs but when it seems every rapper is rushing to do only that in a desperate attempt to get money, then there is a problem. My romance with rap music started when I was just out of secondary school in 2001, I wasn’t doing muc. Admission didn’t come quickly... Read More

Change, dance, entertainment, Ifeanyi Ibeabuchi, Music, rap

November 10, 2012

Hot Stuff: Rayce out with new song, ‘Stay with me’

by Isi Esene If you didn’t know who Rayce is, there’s no better time to get introduced to his music. Here Rayce drops ‘Stay with me’, a slow sentimental groove that makes you want to listen again and again. Enjoy ‘Stay with me’: [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Rayce_Stay-with-me.mp3|titles=Rayce_Stay with me]

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November 9, 2012

Bee Azubike: The escape (30 Days, 30 Voices)

This generation isn’t reading. Nigerians don’t read. These days, there are so many attention-stealing, time-wasting activities considered ‘it’. As a child, reading was my life. I was a tomboy and loved to play… but reading… that I never toyed with. There were no iPads, Blackberries, or any of the attention-grabbing gizmos you find today. I... Read More

books, cartoons, culture, Music, reading

November 9, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Fela’s legacy finds another home… on Seun’s back (PHOTO)

by Akan Ido Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s memory lives in the hearts of many and his legacy was sealed with the recent opening of a museum in his honour. His memory has, however, found another home with Seun, his youngest son, having a tribute tattoo on his back. The tattoo reads,‘Fela Lives‘, and we quite agree... Read More

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November 8, 2012

Something New: YOPI steps on the scene with debut track ‘Amazing’

by Akan Ido Born Yusuf Oloyede, YOPI is a dynamic songwriter, singer and performing artiste. His music career started early in the Isolo area of Lagos where he grew up performing songs in several underground street gigs with other upcoming artistes. YOPI got his first major performance at the YNaija/BlackBerry #Hashtag party at the Oriental... Read More

Blackberry Hashtag, Music, Yopi, Yusuf Oloyede

November 6, 2012

Skuki is out with new video, ‘Move It’ (WATCH)

by Isi Esene The Skuki boys are not allowing us any breathing space, as if tossing us a ‘Banger‘ is not enough, they are now ordering us to ‘Move It’ in their new single. The song and video is what you would typically expect from the duo, danceable rhythm, beautiful dancers, and lyrics to captivate... Read More

Banger, Move It, Music, single, skuki, Video

November 5, 2012

I started singing in 1995 – Stella Damasus refuses to be compared to Tonto Dikeh

by Hauwa Gambo Poor Stella. Burdened with the singular misfortune of releasing her new single – Love Me Quick – in the same week as actress Tonto Dikeh’s two (as some have called them) music misadventures. Not knowing her history as a singer, her band (formed in the 90s with her husband, the late Jaiye... Read More

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