Betty Irabor shares a powerful personal lesson, Obiwon and Nosa lead participants in love and music at The Joy Congress

Media entrepreneurs, Betty Irabor and Adebola Williams joined music artistes, Obiwon, Nosa and hundreds of other participants at the second edition of The Joy Congress which took place on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at the LifePointe Centre, Lekki, Lagos. Themed ‘Is it Possible to be Happy Every Single Day’, The Joy Congress is a gathering... Read More

The Church Blog: Morning Devotion- ‘Oh Jesus’ will make all things beautiful

This is one of our favourite devotion songs at the moment and has been for three months now. Obiwon sings with heart, with soul and with reverence. We hope it blesses you as much as it continues to bless us.

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February 4, 2017

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The Church Blog: Our favorite song on Obiwon’s new album just got its video

After ending 2016 with a late year album release, Obiora Obiwon begins 2017 with the live recording visual for his growing single “Oh Jesus”. The clip was recorded live at the Floodgates Album Release Concert. In the video the artiste can be seen performing with his band The New Mantle. Together with the children who... Read More

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Christian music, Nigerian, obiwon, Oh Jesus, The Church Blog

January 11, 2017

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The Church Blog: You should pay more attention to Obiwon

We got a copy of Obiwon’s latest album ‘Floodgates’ and we are totally in love. And it got us thinking: Why have we always under-rated Obiwon? Not because he hasn’t been successful. He has known success, and both ‘Obi mu o’ and ‘Onyinye’ were secular hits. But did they achieve the level of mass hysteria?... Read More

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November 5, 2015

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#ThrowbackThursday: 7 Nigerian R’n’B hit songs of the last decade

In the midst of the noise, chaff and cluttered sound that’s sometimes the Nigerian music industry, there’s been some quality music that’s been soothing and pleasing to the ears. In honour of throwback Thursday, YNaija presents 7 memorable Nigerian R’n’B classics in the last decade (2005 -2015). Not the girl -Darey Don’t Break My heart -Banky... Read More

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June 30, 2015

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The top 10 one-hit wonders in Nigerian music

As much as we appreciate the constant hit makers, there’s always a special place in our hearts for those who only dropped one hit. 10. Jazzman Olofin – Raise The Roof

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March 9, 2014

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#TheYNaijaInterview: “I did not give Chimamanda permission to use my lyrics” – Obiwon

by Wilfred Okiche Obiora Nwokolobia-Agu, the singer better known as Obiwon recently released his third album ‘Gold water’. He stopped by the YNaija offices and spoke with us about the album and what it means to him, his transition from pop music to gospel and his relationship with everyone’s favourite writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. We bring... Read More

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November 27, 2013

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Artiste, Obiwon rocked the house at the ‘Gold Water’ album launch (PHOTOS)

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Fans, friends, family, artistes and members of the All Souls Church filled and lit up the entire venue of the Grand Ball Room of Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos. The atmosphere at was charged with excitement on at the unveiling of ‘Gold Water‘, the new album by Obiora Obiwon on Sunday November, 17, 2013, In attendance... Read More

November 14, 2013

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Hello, Obiwon! 5 reasons we’re excited the singer is back

by Muyiwa Daropale The singer, Obiwon announced this week the launch of his new album. Whilst he is not one of those on the lips of many, we’re still excited he’s back in business The voice: Obiwon has an incredible voice that just uplifts. Whether its gospel, R n B, or just soul, that... Read More

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October 23, 2012

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Sheer Fabulousity: Photos, Photos (& More Photos) from The Headies Yellow Carpet!

What: The Headies 2012. Where: Expo Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. When: October 20, 2012. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa

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October 31, 2011

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Soundbites: Don Jazzy, Keri Hilson & Siasia speak out.

Compiled by ‘Ifreke Inyang Who said what last week? “Kelly Hansome was not arrested [because] if we really intend to do that he’ll not be out. All what we did was involve the law so as not to take matters into our hands like most people might result to in this kind of situation.... Read More

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