by Rachel Ogbu A new single from rapper/ song writer M.I. is a tribute to the four young students who were murdered by a mob in the Aluu community, Rivers State. It’s called “Ashes.” In a statement, the artist said: “4 young men died at the hands of a lynch mob on the 5th of... Read More

#Aluu4, Mi, mob justice, Murder, Tribute

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Review: Remembering MC Loph

by Wilfred Okiche Iwe is a fitting tribute to the late MC, one brother honoring another. ‘Iwe’ is a popular chant among the Igbos of the South Eastern region of the country. It connotes feelings of rebellion, anger, grief, and sadness and it is to this chant that crossover highlife rave-of-the moment, Flavour N’abania turns... Read More

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September 5, 2012

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It’s showtime in heaven! Tribute to Amadi Ogbonnaya

It’s been six nights since my sleep was disturbed. Five days and I’m still struggling with reality. My heart is sour. I’m sorely grieved. I struggle for the words because the tears won’t let me be. I’ve never been at this point before. Things like this shouldn’t happen till thirty years time or later. But... Read More

Amadi Ogbonnaya, Lolade Sowoolu, Tribute, Vanguard

August 21, 2012

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“Let us mourn in peace” – A tribute to Cynthia Osokogu

by Aisha Ene Ella In the last few days I have seen had my heart torn, stripped and broken in pieces first by the disappearance and death of my dearest friend and secondly by the wickedness exhibited by Nigerians, passing judgement on someone they never knew or met. When Cynthia was officially declared missing we... Read More

Aisha Ene Ella, Cynthia Osokogu, Tribute

July 18, 2012

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Cheta Nwanze: Of false literacy and “The 7 Habits of Highly of Highly Effective People”

My brother make you no follow book, look am and go your way —Fela Anikulapo Kuti In 2001 Chxta walked into a friend’s room and borrowed a book, Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad Poor Dad. Reading that book took the rest of Chxta’s UNIBEN life on a spin, a spin of which the effects are still being... Read More

7 habits of highly effective people, Cheta Nwanze, chxta, false, literacy, stephen covey, Tribute

June 30, 2012

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Dele Momodu—Kola Abiola: The Ultimate Crown Prince At 50

Kola is an extremely intelligent man. It was impossible for him not to have been very close to his dad. He treated and worshipped his father like a deity. Fellow Nigerians, please grant me this indulgence as I respectfully ask you to join me in a special toast to my friend and Brother, Alhaji Abdul-Lateef... Read More

delemomodu, kola abiola, Moshood Abiola, nigeria, Tribute

May 19, 2012

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Somachi Chris-Asoluka: The hardest thing I’ve ever written (30 Days, 30 Voices)

I miss you for so many reasons. Some are selfish, others not so much. I feel shame that I haven’t called your mum in a long time. But Uch, what do I tell her? I’m equally ashamed that I haven’t kept up with little Chimdi and Nene and Amuche. I feel that I have let... Read More

Tribute, YNaija 30 Days

March 29, 2012

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Honouring a superwoman! Watch the reception for outgoing World Bank VP, Obiageli Ezekwesili

by Chi Ibe To pay tribute to Obiageli Ezekwesili, Vice President of the Africa Region, World Bank, as she completes her assignment, a reception was hosted in her honour yesterday, 28 March by The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, the Tony Elumelu Foundation and the Whitaker Group. President Paul Kagame of the Republic of Rwanda was... Read More

Oby Ezekwesili, President Paul Kagame, Tribute

March 4, 2012

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“My husband, my brother, my friend, my child” – Read Bianca’s gripping tribute to Ojukwu

by Lekan Olanrewaju “You span the breadth of human experience – full of laughter, joy, kindness”. “You were the father any child would dream of having”. “I was your queen, and it was an honour to have served you.” These are a few quotes from Bianca Ojukwu’s tribute to her husband, the late Biafra leader, Dim... Read More

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February 12, 2012

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YNaija Tribute: We’ll always love you, Whitney

By Wilfred Okiche R&B music icon, Whitney Houston was found dead in her room at the Beverly Hilton hotel, Los Angeles Saturday night. She had checked into the hotel in preparation for her performance at the annual Clive Davis pre-Grammys gala. The cause of her death is yet unknown. Discovered by Clive Davis himself, Houston... Read More

Tribute, Whitney Huston

Hot Stuff: MI – Ashes (In Memory of #Aluu4)

Review: Remembering MC Loph

It’s showtime in heaven! Tribute to Amadi Ogbonnaya

“Let us mourn in peace” – A tribute to Cynthia Osokogu

Cheta Nwanze: Of false literacy and “The 7 Habits of Highly of Highly Effective People”

Dele Momodu—Kola Abiola: The Ultimate Crown Prince At 50

Somachi Chris-Asoluka: The hardest thing I’ve ever written (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Honouring a superwoman! Watch the reception for outgoing World Bank VP, Obiageli Ezekwesili

“My husband, my brother, my friend, my child” – Read Bianca’s gripping tribute to Ojukwu

YNaija Tribute: We’ll always love you, Whitney

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