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Weekend Recap: Here’s What You Missed Over The Weekend
August 18, 2025

Weekend Recap: Here’s What You Missed Over The Weekend

This weekend was a slow paced one in the country, with most of the excitement coming from the big brother Naija reality show. Here’s what you might have missed this weekend.  Two Big Brother Naija Housemates Have Been Evicted  The Big Brother Naija house now has 24 housemates, Ortega and Kayikunmi were evicted during the... Read More
The Media Blog
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September 23, 2023

The Media Blog: Top 10 Podcasts of The Week

Did you miss out on last week’s 5 top podcasts of the week? Here is your chance to stay updated on recent and refreshing content as these hosts dive deeper into the discussions revolving around different aspects of life. We have compiled a list of the top podcasts in NIGERIA this week, hoping that no... Read More
Rankings, The Media Blog
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July 29, 2020

Davido, Ikorodu Bois, Josh2funny make #YNaijaPowerList2020 for Entertainment

Editor’s Note: A young-world revolution is unfolding before our eyes, rupturing the idea that only experience can change the world. Increasingly, young people are participating actively in all aspects of human life, and changing the way we think, look and do what we do. At YNaija, we know these stars from across Nigeria – the decision-makers,... Read More
#YNaijaPowerlIst, Rankings, The Media Blog
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Looters
July 19, 2017

Opinion: 3 reasons why Lai Mohammed’s proposed ban makes no sense

by Abayomi G. Omotayo This is for all the current opposition parties who may one day become the ruling party. A vociferous spokesperson of your party does not necessarily translate to an effective Minister of Information and Culture. Halo effect it is called. Thoughtless people are careless talkers. Nigeria has a fair share of thoughtless... Read More
Opinion
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June 9, 2017

The Thread: “Ori yi tin daru” “Bobrisky Kardashian” | Twitter NG slams Bobrisky over latest money making venture

When he is not ‘mixing cream’, Okuneye Idris Olarenwaju aka Bobrisky is one of Nigeria’s Snap Chat sensations. We have said before that Bobrisky serves just the right mixture of queer and riduculous to keep Nigerians laughing and transfixed. Well, he appears to have gone overboard this time, something about charging Nigerians 10 grand a... Read More
Opinion
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August 21, 2016

‘That was emotional’! Wizkid performs to over 30,000 people at Tanzania concert (PHOTOS)

From Niger to Cameroon, Wizkid is no stranger to shutting down stages in African countries. The Starboy was at it again on Saturday, 20, August 2016 when he performed at a packed arena at the Tigo Fiesta 2016 concert in Tanzania. https://www.instagram.com/p/BJWko7mDtMB/?taken-by=wizkidayo The concert was held at the 35-000 capacity CCM Kirumba stadium, Mwanza – the second... Read More
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August 15, 2016

AFRIMA 3.0: 2Baba, Seyi Shay, Praiz, others pay courtesy visit to Governor Ambode

A selected group of Nigerian music stars paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Lagos state, Akinwumi Ambode as Nigeria has been announced the host of the 3rd edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) which is scheduled to hold between 4-6 November, 2016. 2Baba, Seyi Shay, Praiz, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Nikki Laoye and more were... Read More
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August 14, 2016

Where is Djinee?

If there was a song in 2004 that was a lover’s rock anthem, it was surely Ego by the talented Osayamwen Nosa Donald popularly known as Djinee. Djinee captured the hearts of many with this melodic tune. However, little did they know that this R’n’B sensation started out as a presenter for music channel, Soundcity and made waves for... Read More
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August 14, 2016

#YNaijaTwitterInterview: Banky W talks Wizkid’s depature from EME, marriage, upcoming projects and more

To the ladies, he’s a dream hubby, to the guys he’s an ideal model and to the fans he’s all-round entertainer. Gifted with other abilities such as acting, directing and more, Bankole Wellington alias Banky W has been able to redefine the phrase ‘Jack of all Trades master of none because he is indeed a master... Read More
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August 12, 2016

Are you ready for The Chief? Jidenna is coming home this August

Yay… The Chief is coming home. After a spectacular performance at the One Africa Music Fest, American-Nigerian rapper, Jidenna has announced a homecoming tour across Africa. This is to promote the world-wide release of his Long Live The Chief album. Jidenna will tour the African continent for a series of exclusive performances, album release parties and the filming... Read More
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Wakaa The Musical
August 12, 2016

‘It was a dream come true’ | Wakaa The Musical cast open up on massive success of London show (LISTEN)

The critically acclaimed Wakaa The Musical produced and directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters made history in July as it became the first Nigerian-produced play to run in London at the Shaw Theatre, selling out throughout the 5 days it showed from July 21 – July 25, 2016. Following the resounding success in the European city, Lagos,... Read More
Featured
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August 11, 2016

Top 12 Countdown, Loose Talk are the most listened to podcasts in Nigeria – and they both have less than 5k at their highest

The Loose Talk podcast has one too many cusswords. In which case of course, its hosts will say ‘yeah that’s deliberate – that’s the kind of show’. To which we would say – yeah we know, but when the F-bombs just feel gratuitous, then it grates rather than gratifies. Anyway, pet peeve out of the... Read More
Featured, The Media Blog
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August 9, 2016

Sean Tizzle blaming the media for ‘ruining his relationship’ with DJ Cuppy is ridiculous – 5 reasons why

by Ezinne Ajoku Sean Tizzle says the press ruined the relationship with DJ Cuppy, here are 5 reasons that is totally ridiculous The rule regulating lives of celebrities and socialites on social media is pretty simple. Do not air out any laundry you do not want others to see. Some time back, Tizzle serenaded the... Read More
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August 9, 2016

Nigeria would be like Venezuela if Jonathan was still in power – Basketmouth

Basketmouth has gone on a ballistic rant about the economic situation of the country. The ace comedian took to Instagram on Tuesday morning to air out his grievances concerning the deplorable state of affairs in the country. Read what he had to say below “I usually try not to pay attention to comments from people... Read More
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August 9, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Banky W edges towards marriage | Viola Davis reveals slave-trade heritage | More Stories

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Davido has ‘another one’ with popular EDM maestro, DJ Snake Just like Wizkid, Davido has also been rolling with the big wigs in the American music industry. The HKN singer and... Read More
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August 6, 2016

#YNaijaTwitterInterview: How Banky W influenced my music career – Niyola

Singer, Eniola Akinbo also known as Niyola is no stranger in the Nigerian music scene. Springing up in 2000 when she became runner up in the Amen Starlet Competition, the R’n’B act kicked off her professional career 5 years later, honing her talents with Eldee‘s Trybe records and rapper, Freestyle’s Make Sum Noise Entertainment. However, Niyola... Read More
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August 5, 2016

Celebrities galore at Adekunle Gold’s listening album party (PHOTOS)

YBNL act, Adekunle Gold held a private listening party for his new album Gold on Thursday, 4 August. Accompanied by a live band, the singer wowed the audience as he performed the entire 20 songs on the Gold album. The event which was hosted at the Skyline Terrace, Oriental Hotel Lagos also saw performances by other talented... Read More
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Shaydee Pon Da Floor
August 5, 2016

Start your weekend on a Shaydee note with ‘Pon Da Floor’ (LISTEN)

After making the ladies Smile last time out, Shaydee has released a potential club banger titled Pon Da Floor just in time for the weekend. Produced by Maleek Berry, this song is off the EME singer’s yet-to-be-named upcoming album – which he recently told us is dropping this month.   Listen to Pon Da Floor
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The Voice Nigeria A'rese
August 5, 2016

Y! Exclusive: I once auditioned 15 times for a role | A’rese speaks on her journey to winning The Voice Nigeria

Her powerful and sonorous voice stole millions of hearts, her carriage exuded class and her performances on The Voice Nigeria made audiences go through a flurry of emotions at the first note. At the end, Agharese Emokpae‘s ability to fight week in week out, stand out among the other contestants, proved decisive as she emerged the... Read More
Featured
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August 4, 2016

Lagos Theatre Festival (LTF) calls for fringe productions

Lagos Theatre Festival (LTF) is the largest performing arts festival in Nigeria and indeed West Africa. It was created to promote theatre in unconventional spaces. Through the festival, theatre makers and producers are supported to expand their practice beyond traditional theatre spaces by creating work that responds to any given space. Lagos Theatre Festival was... Read More
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Falana
August 4, 2016

Nigerian Soul wonder, Falana holds second pop-concert series (PHOTOS)

Nigerian soul sensation, Falana held the second edition of her pop-up concert series – Falana Uncover’d, a couple of days ago at the Centre for Contemporary Arts (Yaba). Falana thrilled the audience with stories, her unique style and performed two new songs from her upcoming album. The monthly concert series will continue to hold in different... Read More
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August 4, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Eminem and Drake set to have a go at each other? | Yemi Alade hits the beach in new video | More Stories

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup.   Yemi Alade takes it to the beach in ‘Want You’ video (WATCH) Yemi Alade has finally released the music video for the summer anthem – Want You. The video sees the two... Read More
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August 4, 2016

Why The Voice Nigeria was shot in South Africa

The quality displayed by The Voice Nigeria, in all ramifications, has been highly commended by fans and and critics of the show. However, there has been questions directed towards the organizers, African Magic – a brand owned by M-Net – on why the reality music competition was shot in South Africa. Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, M-Net Regional Director,... Read More
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Arese, winner of the debut season of The Voice Nigeria
August 3, 2016

Did A’rese deserve to win? Lala Akindoju, 3 other superfans of The Voice Nigeria discuss this and more in a YNaija special podcast (LISTEN)

With Agharese Emokpae aka A’rese being voted the winner of the debut edition of the reality TV singing competition – The Voice Nigeria, a lot of talk emerged on social media of how much of a surprise it was that the 28-year-old stage actress had won and questions were asked as to if she deserved to... Read More
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