Tiwa Savage, Waje, Onyeka Onwenu & more at Omawumi’s album launch in Lagos (PHOTOS)

by Chi Ibe On April 7, Omawumi launched her sophomore album ‘Lasso of Truth’ at The Oriental Hotel, Lekki. At the music concert and album launch, Omawumi performed “What a bang bang” with 2Face Idibia, “Warn Yourself” with Wizkid, “Bottom Belle” with the composer of the song and also covered Bob Marley‘s “No Woman No Cry” with... Read More

‘Lasso of Truth’, 2face idibia, Mercy Chinwo, omawumi, Onyeka Onwenu, Timaya, wizkid

March 22, 2013

Dubai, here we come! Timaya, Rita Dominic, Banky W at the airport for 2face & Annie Idibia’s wedding (SNAPSHOT)

by Chi Ibe All set for the event of the month, 2Face and Annie Idibia’s wedding in Dubai. Timaya, Rita Dominic and Banky W are on the guest list. Other celebrities including D’Banj and Sound Sultan will also attend the two day event.

2face &Annie Idibia's wedding, Banky W, Rita Domic, Timaya

March 13, 2013

Timaya presents music video for ‘Malo Nogede” featuring Terry G (WATCH)

by Chi Ibe Off his album “Upgrade,” here is the new music video from Timaya featuring Terry G. This one is called- Malo Nogede. Click here to watch:

‘Malo Nogede’, new video, Terry G, Timaya

March 3, 2013

Don’t be a waist: 9 lessons from Iyanya’s success for new artistes (in fact, for everyone)

by Chi Ibe I remember in 2011 seeing Iyanya slip out of an event at Terra Kulture, Lagos – he looked lost, as the paparazzi mobbed the ‘hotter’ stars. There was something about his face that made me sad. He had been some kind of celebrity since winning the first Project Fame in 2008,... Read More

December 8, 2012

Opinion: In defense of my generation

by Nwilo Bura-Bari Vincent If you are young in Nigeria today you are a lucky chap. Nigeria is stupid. Its economy is f—ed. Recently, I attended the first ever Anambra Book and Creativity Festival in Awka, Anambra State, organised by the Anambra Book and Creativity Network – an initiative of Prof. Krydz Ikwuemesi, a professor... Read More

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November 30, 2012

Opinion: Enemies of life

by Tony Iribor Christians are the masters in the art of dealing with enemies. I am tempted to believe that they know this more than any set of people. In Nigeria we are very familiar with the word “enemies”. We hear it every day, everywhere and every time. It has become a part of our... Read More

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November 5, 2012

Hot Stuff: Runtown feat. Timaya – Aunty Tolu

by Rachel Ogbu Runtown teams up with Timaya on his new Dancehall meets Afro Pop tune, “Aunty Tolu”. Produced by Wizzypro this track will put you in the mood for some hot stepping. Click here to listen: Aunty Tolu [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/AUNTY-TOLU_RUNTOWN-_TIMAYA_.mp3|titles=AUNTY-TOLU_RUNTOWN-_TIMAYA_]

“Aunty Tolu”., Afro Pop tune, Dancehall, Runtown, Timaya

October 2, 2012

P is for Problem: See how 2face, 9ice, Tiwa Savage & (even!) Modenine flunked the word ‘penultimate’ (WATCH)

by Isi Esene A number of Nigerian celebrities were cornered at an event recently by the crew of Flytime TV to, uhm, throw more light on the English word: Penultimate. 2Face, Mode 9, Rhecks, Tiwa Savage, W4, 9ice, Baba Dee, Timaya and other celebrities were asked to define the English word without the benefit of... Read More

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September 18, 2012

The Sound of Good Music! Sound Sultan celebrates 12 years on stage (PHOTOS)

by Hycinth Iyereosa Event: Sound Sultan 12 Years on Stage Date: Sunday, September 16, 2012 Venue: Harbour Point, Lagos Photos; by Hycinth Iyereosa

2face, Dr Sid, Femi Kuti, omawumi, Omotola Ekehinde, Timaya, Tony Okoroji, W4

September 11, 2012

Bum-Bum music, literally: Timaya releases new video, might be hearing from NBC soon

by Reuben Daba Timaya’s Bum Bum single off his new album Upgrade, now has a video. Of course, any video directed by Clarence Peters will be hot, and this one is no different. The single is titled Bum Bum, so we guess people knew what to expect, but we fear that Timaya might be courting an NBC ban... Read More

Bum Bum, Clarence Peters, Timaya

June 24, 2012

PHOTOS: Timaya’s hair is gone, it’s all gone

by Chi Ibe Some of us like our men rough around the edges but a clean look could also work…but was the dreadlocks not the swag? We guess Timaya, who just released a new track with Terry G, is all grown up.

Photo, Timaya

June 21, 2012

Hot Stuff: Timaya feat. Terry G – ‘Malo Nogede’, ‘Illuminati’ plus album track list

by Seyi Lawal Timaya releases new album titled ‘Ugrade.’ The album produced by Yung D. has 14 tracks, including– ‘Malo Nogede’ and ‘Illuminati’. Click here to listen. Illuminati’ [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Timaya-iLLuminati.mp3|titles=Timaya-iLLuminati] ‘Malo Nogede’ [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Timaya-Malonogedi.mp3|titles=Timaya-Malonogedi] TRACKLIST 1. Sexy Ladies 2. Malo Nogede ft Terry G 3. Go Down Low 4. Bobby 5. I Am... Read More

‘Malo Nogede’, illuminati, Terry G, Timaya

June 2, 2012

Tabloid round up: Terry G builds his dream home, Nollywood goes to Hollywood

So, what have the tabloids got for us this week? Terry G goess building, ‘Tobi’ gets a viewing, and Globacom poaches a top-level employee from Cadbury. Keep reading! ENCOMIUM FOR MAY 29, 2012. TERRY G BUILDS N30 MILLION MANSION IN LAGOS Gabriel Amanyi famously known as Terry G is arguably one of Nigeria’s most controversial musicians. The ‘akpako master’... Read More

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September 11, 2011

Terry G’zuz is not the messiah

byWilred okiche Terry G is born again! Ok maybe not but it seems like the man has discovered his spiritual side and he flaunts it to no small measures in his new album. He aims for the skies, names his album Terry G.zuz (a play on Jesus), earns his wings on the album cover... Read More

9ice, Awilo, Terry G, Timaya

August 2, 2011

Hot Stuff: Timaya shows his romantic side in new video, ‘Love Over Me’

by Taiwo Damilola The Eberipapa 1 of Bayelsa, Timaya hits us with another video for a song off his ‘Rebirth’ album. Shot and directed by godfather productions and is nothing over the top. Check the video below.

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June 23, 2011

What would Timaya’s name mean as a verb? Let’s take you on a celeb-naming trip!

by UpNepa (Nigerian Entertainment Police Authority) The creative state of the mind of urban Nigerian social network-relating youth deserves a standing ovation I have read the most witty copyright materials as updates, broadcasts & comments on social networks. An all time classic for me was the series of broadcasts that transformed human names (nouns) to... Read More

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June 4, 2011

Say hello to UN Peace Ambassador Timaya!

by Taiwo Damilola From the start of his career, Timaya has been a well known advocator for peace in the Niger Delta. In recognition of that fact, the award winning singer and songwriter, was recently appointed as a peace ambassador by the Interreligious and International Federation for World Peace (IIFWP), a division of the United... Read More

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March 30, 2011

DJ Neptune presents ‘I am Hip Hop Naija (Vol. 5)’

by Taiwo Damilola DJ Neptune (Patrick Imhosien), the official DJ to super star rapper Naeto C and Storm Records returns with yet another volume of his popular mix-tape series ‘I am Hip-Hop Naija Vol 5’. The mix-tape is an effervescent 80 minute offering of the best of non-stop Naija music. The mix-tape is a mash-up... Read More

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