Tag: Oprah Winfrey
Africa’s Queen of Talk, Mo Abudu profiled in The Independent UK
by Isi Esene Mo Abudu who has been captioned ‘Africa’s Oprah Winfrey’ has been featured in The Independent UK where ...
The $7.3bn (super)woman: How Folorunsho Alakija beat Oprah to become the richest black woman in the world
Move over Oprah: Nigerian oil tycoon Folorunsho Alakija, pictured in September, is now the richest black woman in the world ...
Inspired: Meet the 10-year-old Nigerian girl who made Forbes magazine history
by Isi Esene Zuriel Oduwole, a ten-year-old Nigerian girl Zuriel Oduwole has made history as the youngest person ever to ...
Opinion: Memo to President Jonathan – It’s time to appoint a Pop culture Czar
by Ekerete Udoh If America succeeded in using the awesome power of its pop culture to advance its interests and ...
Ditching the glitter: SEE singer, Mariah Carey like you’ve NEVER seen her before (LOOK)
Singer/diva extraordinaire, Mariah Carey is back in front of the camera playing a new role as a field slave called ...
Media mogul, Oprah Winfrey faces lawsuit over her use of trademarked phrase, ‘Own your power’
Reuters photo. Oprah Winfrey delivers a commencement address at Harvard. Oprah Winfrey must face the music in court for ...
“I never thought I’d live to see 30” – Tyler Perry opens up to Oprah
Tyler Perry, who makes films that sell to predominantly Christian audiences around the world, makes no secret about his struggles ...
It’s official: Singer, Janet Jackson is now a billionaire [DETAILS]
We’ve all known about Janet Jackson since she played Penny from the TV show, “Good Times.” She was adorable back ...
SNAPSHOT: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Oprah Winfrey at the 4th annual ‘Women In The World’ summit
by Chi Ibe Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Oprah Winfrey, Tina Brown, editor of Daily Beast, and Tererai Trent attended the 4th annual ‘Women ...
On Oprah’s couch: LL Cool J opens on how his father shot his mother and grandfather (WATCH)
by Isi Esene LL Cool J appeared on ‘Oprah’s Next Chapter’ over the weekend telling the show host, Oprah ...
I still have some pride: Lance Armstrong turns down a part on Dancing With The Stars
He may be banned from taking part in certain cycle races in the near future. But Lance Armstrong could always ...
In Nigeria, it’s garbage in, garbage out – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze Yesterday, PWC informed us that Nigeria will be the 13th biggest economy on the planet by 2050. ...
Just In: Lance Armstrong stripped of Sydney Olympics medal
Lance Armstrong has been stripped of the Olympic bronze medal he won in Sydney in 2000, the International Olympic Committee ...
Professor strips naked in class, the Ojukwu tribute, our very own Hauwa Gambo… See the Top 10 YNaija stories of 2012!
by Isi Esene We brought our readers a whole bunch of topical stories in 2012. That’s why it’s quite difficult ...
Oprah Winfrey: Teaching is my calling
Teaching is my calling. I delight in seeing someone’s eyes light up with the spark of understanding. Especially when that ...
Meet the NIGERIAN woman who has displaced Oprah as world’s richest black woman
Oprah Winfrey is no longer the richest black woman in the world according to a report by Ventures Africa, an ...
Oprah Winfrey opens up on her childhood rapes during David Letterman lecture series
by Rachel Ogbu It was a very emotional moment for talk show queen, Oprah Winfrey as she as down with ...
With less “preaching”, Oprah’s OWN Network records sharp rise in ratings
by Rachel Ogbu Earlier this year, day time TV queen, Oprah Winfrey spoke on the dismal ratings of her OWN ...
TICKER: Oprah’s step-mom is divorcing her dad but still wants Oprah to pay for her house. Should she? Join the debate
Oprah Winfrey’s step mother is reported to be furious with the queen of media because a company that is registered ...
Opinion: Did Harvard really reject Jay-Z as a business role model? I sincerely hope not
by Dr. Boyce Watkins Another thing that most business school faculty don’t understand is struggle. Most of the faculty at ...
Temitope Shittu-Alamu: Time… and chance
by Temitope Shittu-Alamu Where are my dreams? Why am I not yet interviewing Oprah and Clinton or Obama too? Where ...
Opinion: How Tameka knew Usher was cheating (Useful tips for all women)
By Nomalanga Mhlauli-Moses This is another sobering reminder that celebrities are not necessarily the direction in which we should guide ...
‘He chased her with a gun’: Oprah Winfrey’s parents in messy divorce battle
by Isi Esene According to a report by Black Like Moi, Oprah’s father and her step-mother are in the middle ...
“Kim levelled me” – Oprah explains why she interviewed the Kardashians on her show
by Adeniyi Abdul Oprah Winfrey has recently been the subject of a bit of controversy over her recent announcement that ...
Wale Adetula: Heed Them Not
Step aside guys, this one’s for the sisters. Well, maybe not, because if you can successfully preach this sermon to ...
Genevieve Nnaji says thanks, Jay Z's (not) judging and Blatter has a foot in his mouth in this week's Soundbites!
Compiled by ‘Ifreke Inyang Who said what last week? “I would deny it. There is no racism… We ...
Bookshelf: Oprah’s Book Club goes Kenyan
by Sola Fasasi Kenyan author Binyavanga Wainiana’s memoir ‘One Day I Will Write About This Place’, has just received the ‘Oprah touch’! ...
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- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
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- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy