It’s been a tumultuous 2018 for Kenyan director Wanuri Kahiu, from making history at this year’s Cannes with her lesbian film Rafiki and the banning of the film in her country to signing a mega deal with The Gotham Group. It’s been a bittersweet streak in her career, and she’s been more in the spotlight... Read More

January 24, 2018

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Entertainment Roundup: Mary J.Blige, Jordan Peele make Oscars history; Omawumi releases new visuals for Somtin | More stories

Here are the biggest stories you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Reekado Banks’ manager reportedly held in Kirikiri prison It has been reported that Mavin Records singer, Reekado Banks’ brother and manger, Temi Solomon is being held in Kirikiri Prison for failure to... Read More

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February 27, 2017

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Thought Experiment: If that #Oscars mix-up had happened in Naija, this is how we’d have handled it

That’s how this morning the Oscars people decided to pull a Steve Harvey on us when they realised Meryl wasn’t winning and so was not going to piss Trump off; the red carpet wasn’t burning up and there was no flask-holding Rihanna. Blame David Dobrik for planting that idea in our minds or is it... Read More

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February 27, 2017

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#Oscars2017: Viola Davis becomes first black person in history to win Emmy, Oscar and Tony awards for acting

How to Get Away with Murder actress, Viola Davis has won her first Academy Award for her role in the movie ‘Fences’. She took the award for Best Supporting Actress, after being nominated at the Oscars twice before, in 2009 for Doubt, and in 2012 for The Help. The well deserved win puts her in... Read More

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February 15, 2017

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Nigerian discovers his 32-year-old ‘son’ isn’t his child

A Nigerian man simply identified as Oscar has discovered that his ‘son’ Valentine isn’t his child. The discovery was made during the Jeremy Kyle show. Valentine had brought Oscar to the show after being told a month ago by his mum the man who had brought him up for the last 32 years may not... Read More

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January 29, 2017

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Oscar nominee may not attend ceremony due to Trump’s Muslims ban

Academy Award nominee, Asghar Farhadi who is an Iranian may not attend the Oscar Awards due to the new US immigration ban. Citizens of Iran and six other predominantly-Muslim countries have been banned from entering the United States for 90 days. Farhadi, a movie director whose movie The Salesman is nominated for the foreign language... Read More

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September 2, 2016

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The YNaija Tracklist: Jackie Chan wins honorary Oscar award | Aviation retirees file N10bn lawsuit | Nigeria Police is one of the best

From the papers this morning – How smugglers disguise bags of rice as corpses – YNaija Soyinka call for punishment of all religious hate preachers – YNaija Osinbajo: Nigeria Police Force is one of the best in the world – YNaija Don Jazzy: I lost a brother in D’Banj – YNaija Nigeria ranks third amongst countries... Read More

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February 8, 2016

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Super fan, Peter Okoye spotted with Chelsea stars (PHOTOS)

Peter Okoye has been touring Europe, making connects and initiating contacts, after announcing his foray into football management. He has been spotted with Cameroonian striker, Samuel Eto’o Fils, Nigerian striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni and other stars while on his tour across Europe. Peter, who is an ardent fan of Chelsea football club, stopped by the stadium... Read More

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March 12, 2015

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To add insult to injury, Zlatan Ibrahimovic calls Chelsea players “11 babies”

by Mark Bassey On Wednesday night, Paris Saint-Germain fought back twice to draw 2-2 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and qualified for the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League on away goals rule. The French club had star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic sent off in the 31st minute, for a foul on Blues midfielder Oscar. Immediately... Read More

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February 23, 2015

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Oprah Winfrey’s Lego Oscar, Neil Patrick Harris’ bulge & more… we bring you the highlights of the #Oscars2015

by Chinwe Okafor Be calm people, it is fake but maybe a tad amazing. Neil Patrick Harris, one of the host for the night, appeared on stage in only underwear with a rather large bulge in his private area and we wondered for a moment if there was indeed an Oscar in there, or he was... Read More

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August 12, 2014

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Linda Ikeji: You think they have it all… you even envy them… then they commit suicide

by Hauwa Gambo The blogger Linda Ikeji, like many across the world, is shocked as to how utterly lovable comedian and actor, Robin Williams lost his life – in an apparent suicide. Today on her blog, she works through the issues in a way many Nigerians will no doubt connect with: He could make the... Read More

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July 9, 2014

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‘It’s the worst day of my life’: Brazil coach laments heavy semi-final defeat

by Kolapo Olapoju During his post-match press conference, Brazil coach, Luiz Felipe Scolari could barely find any positives from the semi final match against Germany as he described the 7-1 humiliation of his side as the worst day of his life. The Brazilians were outclassed by a superior and more tactically disciplined German team... Read More

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March 7, 2014

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Couple alert: Guess who Oscar winner, Lupita Nyong’o was spotted hanging out with (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Oscar winner, Lupita Nyong’o may actually be having something romantic to do with Waving Flag rapper, Keinan Abdi Warsame. The 12 Years A Slave actress was on Monday spotted with the rapper, K’naan as they emerged from the Live! TV studios fueling rumours there might be something brewing between them. This is... Read More

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May 24, 2013

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Meet Jep Mallam, the orphan who represented Nigeria at the Samung-Chelsea FC Dream the Blues Camp in London (PHOTOS)

by Aziza Uko Two days into the Samsung-Chelsea FC Dream the Blues Finale in London, 11-year-old Jep Mallam joined his team mates almost straight from the airport. “Jep is so passionate about football, we asked him to rest following his 6-hour overnight flight to London, but Jep said no, he wanted to join the training... Read More

May 23, 2013

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20 priceless lessons to learn from Chelsea FC players Torres, Oscar, Mata, and Nigeria’s own Victor Moses [READ]

by Aziza Uko A day off their UEFA Europa Cup win Fernando Torres, Victor Moses, Juan Mata, and Oscar – the four ambassadors of the Samsung-Chelsea FC Dream the Blues Campaign sat down to a press conference at the Chelsea Football Club Training Ground at Cobham, UK on May 17, 2013. Present at the event... Read More

May 21, 2013

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12 young lives changed forever as Samsung-Chelsea FC hold the Dream the Blues Campaign in London

by Aziza Uko This week, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, took its partnership with world leading football club, Chelsea FC to a new level, setting the pace in corporate social responsibility with the finale of the Dream the Blues Campaign which began on May 14, 2013... Read More

May 10, 2013

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Samsung takes two football loving kids to London for Chelsea FC’s ‘Dream the Blues’ campaign

by Isi Esene Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, announced today that the Dream the Blues campaign will have its finale in London from May 14 to 20, inviting 14 football-loving kids from seven countries to support and encourage their dreams. Samsung launched the Dream the Blues... Read More

March 1, 2013

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Did the Oscars host go too far with the Chris Brown and Rihanna joke?

Both Chris Brown and Rihanna have expressed their desire to be left alone, not wanting the baggage relating to Brown’s previous assault tainting their present romance. The couple obviously wants to start fresh, but it doesn’t look like that’s going to happen, mostly because the media can’t resist using the couple’s past as a punchline for... Read More

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February 26, 2013

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#2013Oscars: Why Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lawrence were the real winners, and Steven Spielberg, Zero Dark Thirty the real losers

by Wilfred Okiche The Academy Awards now fully renamed The Oscars were handed out last night and while the lucky ones smiled or cried home with the little naked guy, others were not so favoured and made do with host Seth MacFarlane and Kirsten Chenowith’s consolation song at the end of the telecast. We present... Read More

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February 25, 2013

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#2013Oscars: Jennifer Lawrence’s bosom and 3 other take aways from the Oscars

by Wilfred Okiche Seth MacFarlane gets an ‘A’ for effort The last two hosts of the Academy awards haven’t exactly been stellar so it is with lots of expectations that Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane was announced as host. His opening monologue was rapid surefire and had a couple of people booing but he rallied... Read More

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February 23, 2013

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#2013Oscars: Who wins what? – Our Oscar predictions

by Wilfred Okiche It’s Oscar season and we are already breathless with anticipation for moviedom’s biggest night. This cycle has thrown up some of the finest films in recent history and as a result, competition has been fierce. While some categories are too close to call, others have already been decided; mostly by the long... Read More

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February 23, 2013

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#2013Oscars: 20 movies you must watch before Oscar Night

Sony; Disney; The Weinstein Company Ready or not, the 85th Annual Academy Awards are almost here. So why not be ready? We’re here to help. These are the 20 films that you absolutely, positively must see before host seth macfarlane takes the Dolby Theatre stage on Feb. 24: LINCOLN It’s as good as it is relevant. Daniel Day-Lewis is great. James... Read More

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February 23, 2013

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#2013Oscars: 7 Reasons to watch this year’s telecast

by Wilfred Okiche 1) It’s the Oscars You know, that tiny event known as the Oscars that may well be the most important night of the year. Yes that one. Need we say more? ‘2) Family guy’s’ Seth MacFarlane is hosting The Oscars have had a 2 year stretch of questionable hosting talent beginning with... Read More

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February 20, 2013

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#2013Oscars: Whatever happened to? 10 films that lost Oscar buzz

by Wilfred Okiche It is Oscar season and aren’t we excited. Amidst all the buzz about the films that got nominated and those that will or will not win, let us spare a thought for these early gems that started out with a lot of steam but now are only whispered about in bizarre alternate... Read More

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January 16, 2013

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So sweet: Charlize Theron spotted with her baby boy wrapped up in her arms (PHOTOS)

Facing motherhood alone is a daunting task for any woman, but Charlize Theron has clearly settled into life as a single parent well, and obviously prefers to keep her baby as close to her as possible. Cradling baby Jackson in her arms, the actress looked maternal whilst her outfit and hairdo was far more androgynous.... Read More

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January 11, 2013

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Wrapped in white: Adele snuggles her baby son to her chest as she arrives airport, fiance in tow (PHOTOS)

She’s devoted herself to being a mother since the birth of her son in October. And even as she prepares to make her big comeback, Adele is keeping her three-month-old baby close. The Oscar-nominated singer jetted into Los Angeles on Thursday night ahead of her performance at the Golden Globes Awards on Sunday – her... Read More

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Kenyan director Wanuri Kahiu invited to become member of Oscars Academy

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‘It’s the worst day of my life’: Brazil coach laments heavy semi-final defeat

Couple alert: Guess who Oscar winner, Lupita Nyong’o was spotted hanging out with (PHOTOS)

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Meet Jep Mallam, the orphan who represented Nigeria at the Samung-Chelsea FC Dream the Blues Camp in London (PHOTOS)

20 priceless lessons to learn from Chelsea FC players Torres, Oscar, Mata, and Nigeria’s own Victor Moses [READ]

12 young lives changed forever as Samsung-Chelsea FC hold the Dream the Blues Campaign in London

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