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The Media Blog: From Cleaner to Celebrity – The Unbelievable Journey of Ola of Lagos
In the world of luxury cars and property reviews, one name stands out: Ola of Lagos, whose captivating rise from a cleaner to a respected reviewer has inspired countless individuals.…
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#Berlinale2019: Sex and the City: A review of Tamer Jandali’s Easy Love
Editor’s Note: Our in-house critic, Wilfred Okiche, was invited to the 2019 Berlinale Film Festival as part of its Berlinale Talents programme and is sending dispatches from the front lines…
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#Rotterdam2018: ‘Beyond Nollywood’ and the challenge of inclusion
At this point in its evolution, the Nollywood aesthetic is pretty much defined. Extremely low budgets and limited technical know-how meld to present sets that are claustrophobic, scenes that are…
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Film review: Tatu is visually appealing, structurally handicapped
by Wilfred Okiche As Nollywood productions go, the ELFIKE team (consisting of EbonyLife films, FilmOne distribution, Inkblot and Koga studios) that made the box office champion, The Wedding Party in…
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Film Review: My Wife and I asks for too much, offers little rewards
by Wilfred Okiche It is probably a good thing that Nollywood is reaching for more interesting ways to tell pretty conventional stories of love, family and loss. It would be…
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Good could have been better: A review of Wizkid’s Sounds From The Other Side
by Umar Hassan Who releases a 12 track EP in 2017?.A Nigerian musician; Wizkid to be precise.Perhaps this was what Seyi Shay meant by 'electronic package' (lol). But on…
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Movie Review: Isoken is an incredibly amazing story
The Jadesola Osiberu written, directed and produced Love movie cum romantic comedy titled Isoken is a brilliantly told story about feminism, family, society and its pressures, the gift of friendship…
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The Film Blog: Alakada Reloaded is a convoluted, senseless, foolish mess – but we absolutely loved it
There was no story, no plot, the characters were confused, threads were left lying on the floor, everyone on the production team should be lined up at the Bar Beach,…
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Music Review: Lady Donli’s Ice Cream will definitely remain on your playlist
Lady Donli born Zainab Donli is a Nigerian musician from Kaduna moving to the world via the UK. Currently finishing up with a law degree from the University of Surrey.…
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“Hades,” “e fun mi lowo mi, “: Here are our top 10 tweets from the Headies 2016
Folks were not impressed with this year's Headies award show. At least last year, there was a fight, which gave Nigerians exotic tea to settle down with. This year, they did…
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Please, judge celebrities gently – Omawumi
Omawumi Megbele, powerhouse singer, says the harsh criticisms and attacks suffered by celebrities from the public, are often times negative and extreme. The singer pleaded with fans and followers of…
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Tunde Leye’s (@TundeLeye) Saving The King – Behind The Scene Photos and Trailer (LOOK!)
The shortfilm by Tunde Leye stars Deyemi Okanlawon, Sika Osei, Shawn Faqua and Seun Ajayi. It was directed by Imoh Umoren based on a Tunde Leye story adapted for film…
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On madness and change: Funmi Iyanda reviews Chude Jideonwo’s ‘Are We the Turning Point Generation?’
by Oge Okonkwo Founding partner of Red Media Africa, Chude Jideonwo officially launched the book titled "Are We the Turning Point Generation?", on May 25 at the Federal Palace Hotel,…
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#YNaija2013Review: Saka’s ‘I don port o’, Shop At Konga… We present the top 10 adverts of 2013!
by Uche Briggs The guerrilla marketing tactic adopted that saw Saka ‘port’ was very brilliant and generated a lot of attention and respect. MTN may be losing the porting wars…
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#YNaija2013Review: Ayokunle Odekunle ‘reviews’ major political events of 2013
by Ayokunle Odekunle I disagreed and still disagree. NOTHING is better than my Amala, Ewedu, Abula and smoked fish. not even the 'Association for Progressive Corruption' who are held bent…
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Report: How Rib Cracker App, AkposJokes, others hit one million downloads – and counting
by Lanre Olagunju Tunde Olabenjo, CTO of Stack Arena juggled his memory and narrated thus, “At first we decided that we were just going to build a native app that…
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Review: This is why you should watch ‘Lekki Wives’
by Tobe Osigwe It was the twentieth century German-American writer, Edith Hamilton that opines; the way a nation goes reflects in their art and drama. What she meant by this…
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“The smartest guys in the room!”: We present the hot new YNaija2015 ad campaign (LOOK)
by Isi Esene The quality of political leadership is defined by the quality of participation and engagement with the political process. Credible candidates, a vibrant media and an active and…
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Onoshe Nwabuikwu reviews: Gbenga Aruleba’s slip, AIT owing salaries & more television
by Onoshe Nnwabuikwu A lifeline for Nollywood It isn’t every day, help and encouragement comes, especially from government. Just as Nollywood is marking 20 years, there is an added reason…
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Femke van Zeijl: There was a Country: An outsider’s review
by Femke van Zeijl Most striking are the parts of There Was a Country where history meets Achebe's personal experience. The restraint with which he describes the death of poet-warrior…
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Andrew Dunaway interviews Chef Monte: Nigerian with a Voodoo Flair
chef-monte Chef Monday "Monte" Agho shows off one of his signature dishes: Mississippi Pride Catfish. Monday "Monte" Agho never intended to open a restaurant when he arrived in America in…
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CriticSpeak: The Twilight Saga – Breaking Dawn or Breaking yawn?
by Wilfred Okiche Clearly, this is no Harry Porter. The first part of the fourth film in the Twilight saga, based on author Stephanie Meyer’s series of bestselling novels, was…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy