Here’s how ‘Made in Lagos’ album has fared since its release

It is barely two weeks since Ayodeji Balogun, the famous Wizkid, dropped ‘Made in Lagos,’ his fourth studio album. To say that it was all frenzy when the much anticipated album was made available would be an understatement. Social media trends and discourses were disrupted during the first days of the album release and reviews... Read More

Next Rated, The Music Blog

Made In Lagos, wizkid

October 31, 2020

Is it time we got a Davido-Wizkid collaboration?

The rivalry between Wizkid and Davido is perhaps the most pronounced in Nigeria’s entertainment space and one thing that has always set them against each other is the battle for superiority. While the two artistes have usually played down tension between each other, their fans have always been eager to stoke the flames of fire.... Read More

Next Rated, The Music Blog

October 30, 2020

#MadeInLagos or London? Wizkid’s new album speaks to a surprising audience

There was a slight feeling of deja vu 11:11 pm, October 29, when there was no development concerning the release of Wizkid‘s new album. It turned out that the 11:11 pm was meant for fans in the UK and that appeared to be a premonition for the fourth studio album of award-winning music superstar born... Read More

Next Rated, The Music Blog

Album review, Made In Lagos, wizkid

October 30, 2020

Wizkid breaks the internet, as his star power spotlights other artistes

It’s been a tough few weeks for young Nigerians all over the world, and with all the turmoil and heartbreaking events making its rounds all over the media, some good music is in order. Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, released his fourth studio album today Made in Lagos, and believe it or not, the... Read More

Next Rated, The Music Blog

#MadeInLagos, Apollo, BurnaBoy, Chike, Damien Marley, Davido, Olamide, Tems, Twice as Tall, wizkid

October 20, 2020

Many aides, little aid: Is President Buhari’s silence on #EndSARS being encouraged or discouraged?

As one hand is put on a Holy Book and the other raised up, Femi Adesina, the incoming Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, repeats after the judge, “I promise to discharge my duties to the best of my abilities, ensure the president is thoroughly informed on the portfolio I handle... Read More

#EndSARS, Lauretta Onochie, nigerian police, presidential aides, wizkid

October 19, 2020

#EndSARS and the limits of celebrity activism

In the film One Night in Miami which had its North American premiere in September at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), four friends and soon-to-be iconic Americans are gathered in a Miami hotel room in 1964, on the night a twenty-two boxer named Casius Clay defeated Sonny Liston to become the heavyweight champion of... Read More

The Cutting Floor

Burna boy, DJ Cuppy, Malcolm X, Regina King, wizkid

October 12, 2020

#SARSmustEnd: Davido to meet with the IGP; wave of leadership from entertainers commendable

It felt like a moment of relief and victory when the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, announced the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), the police unit which has been the subject of heated protests and demonstrations nationwide. BREAKING NEWS: Police unit, SARS has been dissolved |#EndSARS – https://t.co/InuutJNozE pic.twitter.com/50cdlfCGtg — Y! Online (@YNaija)... Read More

Deep Dive

Adekunle gold, Burna boy, Davido, di'ja, falz, Joeboy, Mr Macaroni, paul okoye, Runtown, Tacha, tiwa savage, toke makinwa, wizkid, Wurld

October 9, 2020

#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: The voices against #PoliceBrutality are increasing and division is counter-productive

“We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.” – JK Rowling Considering the current crises Nigerians are faced with; that famous quote from the author of the popular book series, Harry Potter, can’t be anymore relevant. At a time like this where the presumably ‘lazy Nigerian youths’ have... Read More

Deep Dive

#EndSARS, BurnaBoy, coca cola, Darling Hair, DSTV, Naira Marley, netflix, pepsi, wizkid

October 7, 2020

Tweets of shame: Presidential aide exposed for hypocrisy after clash with Wizkid | #TheYNaijaCover

Not many people could have predicted that international entertainer, Wizkid would be trading heated words on social media with Presidential aide, Lauretta Onochie. The clash had begun on Twitter over the weekend when Wizkid and other Nigerian celebrities called out President Muhammadu Buhari over the continued terror the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) unit of... Read More

Cover Stories

COVID-19, donald trump, Lauretta Onochie, President Muhammadu Buhai, wizkid

October 7, 2020

Wizkid clashes with Buhari’s aide over #EndSARS, Ogun appoints BBNaija’s Laycon as Youth Ambassador | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The Ogun State government has appointed the winner of the 2020 Big Brother Naija Season 5, Olamilekan Agbelesebioba, popularly known as Laycon, as the Ogun State Youth Ambassador; gifting a sum of N5m and a three-bedroom bungalow to the BBNaija winner. Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this on Tuesday while playing host to Laycon in his... Read More

Rankings

2021 appropriation bill, ADamu Adamu, Ahmed Lawan, Big Brother Naija, Bolaji Owasanoye, COVID-19, Dapo Abiodun, icpc, Lauretta Onochie, Laycon, NCDC, Olamilekan Agbelesebioba, President Muhammadu Buhari, wizkid

October 6, 2020

Laycon trends on YouTube’s most watched artistes and fans are ready to push him all the way

Following the recent graduation at the Big Brother Naija Lockdown edition, the leader of the newest set of brand influencers and celebrities, Agbeleshe Olamilekan, fondly called Laycon, has found his new found fame a blessing to his music trade. Laycon, who already has songs to his credit before setting foot on Biggie’s floor, has now... Read More

Next Rated

Agbeleshe Olamilekan, BBNaija, Big Brother Naija, Big Brother Naija Lockdown, Burna boy, Davido, iCONS, Laycon, Lockdown edition school, Mercy Chinwo, Turntable Charts, wizkid, youtube

October 5, 2020

#EndSARS: Buharists are here again, this time to teach us the Yoruba culture

If we wanted to learn about culture and tradition, we would have pushed for it to become compulsory in primary and high school. But when we have ‘special people’ trying to distract us from a topic at a particular time, we know hypocrisy is at play again. Today on social media, while Nigerians are using... Read More

Deep Dive

Buhari, wizkid

October 4, 2020

#EndSARS: Nigerian celebrities have joined the fight against police brutality and a protest is underway

If we said the call to end the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigerian Police started five years ago, we would be forgetting that Police brutality has been a long time phenomenon and social media only helped propagate the massacre. And, thanks to social media, our voices can be heard and celebrities have asked... Read More

Deep Dive

Don Jazzy, End SARS, Naira Marley, SARS, toke makinwa, wizkid

September 30, 2020

How difficult is it for celebs to raise kids in the era of scandals, shows and social media? | Lessons from Davido’s discussion with Ebuka

Despite their fame and presumed elevated status, celebrities are still humans. And like every other person, they have the right to make mistakes, be pressured, crush on people and feel the need to raise a family, among innumerable other things. However, what usually separates a celebrity from a person who is not is the constant... Read More

Deep Dive

Davido, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, wizkid

September 25, 2020

#MadeinLagos: 7 talking points from the cover art of Wizkid’s album

By Kola Muhammed Just like the graph slope of stock markets, the anticipation for Wizkid’s much publicised ‘Made in Lagos’ album has risen and fallen with teasers, announcements and release of singles. https://nextrated.ynaija.com/madeinlagos-7-talking-points-from-the-cover-art-of-wizkids-album/

Deep Dive, Next Rated

#MadeInLagos, wizkid

August 24, 2020

Here’s your chance to see the new Beyonce’s ‘Brown Skin Girl’ video

Beyonce is the gift that keeps on giving. This time, she has gifted us with the latest visuals accompanying ‘Brown Skin Girl‘ – the widely popular hit song featuring Afrobeats superstar Wizkid, Beyonce’s daughter, Blue Ivy and American rapper Saint Jhn, – from ‘The Gift’ album released in 2019 as an accompaniment to the live-action remake... Read More

Deep Dive

Beyoncé, Black is King, The Lion King: The Gift, wizkid

July 31, 2020

EP Review: Omah Lay takes the Burna blueprint and elevates it with ‘Get Layd’

Contemporary Nigerian music witnessed a change of guard from one generation to the next the moment Wizkid’s Holla at your Boy announced him as the next big deal. Prior to that 2Baba, P-square and 9ice had been performing the role of building blocks for an industry that was rediscovering itself after years of dormancy. It... Read More

Next Rated, Reviews

Burna boy, Davido, Omah lay, Rema, wizkid

July 29, 2020

Davido, Ikorodu Bois, Josh2funny make #YNaijaPowerList2020 for Entertainment

Editor’s Note: A young-world revolution is unfolding before our eyes, rupturing the idea that only experience can change the world. Increasingly, young people are participating actively in all aspects of human life, and changing the way we think, look and do what we do. At YNaija, we know these stars from across Nigeria – the decision-makers,... Read More

#YNaijaPowerlIst, Rankings, The Media Blog

#YNaijaPowerList, Adam Zango, Beverly Naya, Burna boy, Davido, DJ Cuppy, Hadiza Ailyu, Ikorodu Bois, Josh2funny, Kemi Adetiba, Laolu Senbanjo, Mr Eazi, nigerian entertainment, Rahama Sadau, Teni, Toyin Abraham, wizkid, YNaija Powerlist 2020

July 17, 2020

“UK won’t pay you hazard allowance” – FG tells doctors | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Following reports that the United Kingdom is implementing a new ‘Health and Care Visa’ policy to attract the best doctors in Nigeria and other parts of the world, the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire has advised Nigerian doctors with emigration plans to reconsider. Speaking during Thursday’s Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 briefing, the Health... Read More

Rankings

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, Dr Osagie Ehanire, Gabriella Wilson, H.E.R, hazard allowance, Mohammed Sani-Omolori, national assembly, President Muhammadu Buhari, Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Development Initiative (PAGMDI), wizkid

July 16, 2020

Deep Dive: Wizkid FC comes through for Star Boy on 30th Birthday

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, known professionally as Wizkid turns 30, Thursday. The singer who chose however, not to celebrate himself with a post on social media, is being celebrated by his fans across several social media platforms. Popularly known as Wizkid FC, his fans took to Twitter to celebrate their favorite with a... Read More

Deep Dive

H.E.R, Made In Lagos, smile, wizkid

July 1, 2020

Here’s what we know about ‘Made In Lagos,’ Wizkid’s upcoming album

If there is an award for the artist with the most active fans on social media, Singer, Wizkid would be the right candidate for such category of award. With very little social media engagements, the star has successfully secured a fan base who are ready to follow him through anything. On Twitter this morning, fans... Read More

Deep Dive

Made In Lagos, wizkid

June 29, 2020

Wizkid FC are ‘dragging’ Samklef all over Twitter and it may not end soon

If you know anything about the Nigerian music industry, you will almost be certain that two Nigerians singers winning an international music award on the same day, especially one that is highly coveted, is sure to spark some interesting conversations. While majority of persons would opt to simply congratulate the artistes and move on, there... Read More

Deep Dive

BET Awards, Burna boy, Samklef, twitter., wizkid, Wizkid FC

June 9, 2020

Burna Boy and Wizkid – Who’s got the Range?

by Toluwanimi Onakoya Twitter users have descended into a huge music battle of the best, trying to ascertain who has got the better range; Wizkid or Burna Boy? Many quickly raised the point of Burna Boy’s longevity and versatility as reason why he has more, better range than Wizkid. While others said that Wizkid possesses more... Read More

Deep Dive

“Heaven’s Gate”, Burna boy, Ojuelegba, team Wizkid, wizkid

June 1, 2020

Nigerians react to Wizkid’s tweet on Buhari and Trump

Throughout history, we’ve seen the magic that happens when the masses express their individuality outside of the oppressive oversight, systematically placed on them by the ruling class. If there is a positive lesson that we can take away from our past, it is the fact that the collective outcry of the masses and sometimes the... Read More

Deep Dive

Buhari, Mahatma Gandhi, middle east, MLK, nelson mandela, trump, twitter., wizkid

May 28, 2020

Stans of Davido in ‘glory party’ as singer becomes first Nigerian artiste to break another international record

It increasingly becomes a fact that to be considered a successful artiste one must have an international audience. This concept was first popularized by westerner rock-stars in the 60’s, who found that world tours and record sales outside their countries more than doubled their earnings, and skyrocketed their stardom. Names like the Beatles, Queen, Led... Read More

Deep Dive

africa, America, bet, Bill Board, Canada, Davido, EMA, fall, fela, Grammy, Led Zepelin, nigeria, queen, Shazam, spotify, The Beatles, the Rolling stones, wizkid, Yemi Alade, youtube

May 22, 2020

Burna ‘obstructs’ unity vibes for 30BG and WizkidFC | The #YNaijaCover

Lots of reactions have trailed the rather cryptic Instagram posts from Burna Boy, which is believed to be in response to Davido announcing a yet-to-be-titled project due out in June. Also, Davido tweeted an audacious image of him and Wizkid, referring to both of them as the ”greatest of all time.” As such, it galvanised... Read More

Cover Stories, Satire

30BG, Burna boy, Davido, O.B.O, The #YNaijaCover, wizkid, WizkidFC

May 17, 2020

Wizkid FC are hyped for ‘Made In Lagos’ and showing their appreciation

One of the strongest fandoms in the Nigerian music scene is the Wizkid FC – a fan base for popular afro music singer, Wizkid. Wizkid FC’s defining quality is the unrivaled devotion they have for Wizkid and everything he stands for; it is no wonder why the anticipation for any future project that Wizkid announces... Read More

Deep Dive

Made In Lagos, wizkid, Wizkid FC

January 4, 2020

Afrobeats was huge in 2019, so why are prominent artistes left out from this year’s Coachella?

Afrobeat, which is specific to the west African region and Nigerian music with its fecund caliber of creatives have made immense aesthetic, commercial and cultural breakthroughs this past year. Think delectable albums and singles, iconic collaborations, internationally positioned record deals, the rise of undeniably strong talents, huge but unsurprising nominations, performing and making appearances on... Read More

The Media Blog

Burna boy, Coachella, wizkid

January 3, 2020

Photos: 2Baba is King! Singer claims throne at #20YearsAKing Concert

Legendary music icon 2baba has made another incredible mark in the history of live performance in Nigeria with ‘20Years a King Concert,’ which was held on Saturday, December 28 2019 at EKO Hotel Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Organised by TEC, Achievas Entertainment and Hypertek Digital, the concert has been classified by attendees as the... Read More

Maybe Wizkid’s new lawsuit will be the one to teach Nigerian creators about IP laws

Following a lot of inquiries over Twitter, Tony Tetuila ( known to the courts as Anthony Olanrewaju Awotoye) confirmed that he and Ghanaian singer Tic-Tac were taking Wizkid to court. Tony Tetuila is veteran singer, who was the lead singer for 90’s boy-band, the Remedies and one of the few Nigerian solo acts who found... Read More

The Media Blog

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Here’s how ‘Made in Lagos’ album has fared since its release

Is it time we got a Davido-Wizkid collaboration?

#MadeInLagos or London? Wizkid’s new album speaks to a surprising audience

Wizkid breaks the internet, as his star power spotlights other artistes

Many aides, little aid: Is President Buhari’s silence on #EndSARS being encouraged or discouraged?

#EndSARS and the limits of celebrity activism

#SARSmustEnd: Davido to meet with the IGP; wave of leadership from entertainers commendable

#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: The voices against #PoliceBrutality are increasing and division is counter-productive

Tweets of shame: Presidential aide exposed for hypocrisy after clash with Wizkid | #TheYNaijaCover

Wizkid clashes with Buhari’s aide over #EndSARS, Ogun appoints BBNaija’s Laycon as Youth Ambassador | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Laycon trends on YouTube’s most watched artistes and fans are ready to push him all the way

#EndSARS: Buharists are here again, this time to teach us the Yoruba culture

#EndSARS: Nigerian celebrities have joined the fight against police brutality and a protest is underway

How difficult is it for celebs to raise kids in the era of scandals, shows and social media? | Lessons from Davido’s discussion with Ebuka

#MadeinLagos: 7 talking points from the cover art of Wizkid’s album

Here’s your chance to see the new Beyonce’s ‘Brown Skin Girl’ video

EP Review: Omah Lay takes the Burna blueprint and elevates it with ‘Get Layd’

Davido, Ikorodu Bois, Josh2funny make #YNaijaPowerList2020 for Entertainment

“UK won’t pay you hazard allowance” – FG tells doctors | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Deep Dive: Wizkid FC comes through for Star Boy on 30th Birthday

Here’s what we know about ‘Made In Lagos,’ Wizkid’s upcoming album

Wizkid FC are ‘dragging’ Samklef all over Twitter and it may not end soon

Burna Boy and Wizkid – Who’s got the Range?

Nigerians react to Wizkid’s tweet on Buhari and Trump

Stans of Davido in ‘glory party’ as singer becomes first Nigerian artiste to break another international record

Burna ‘obstructs’ unity vibes for 30BG and WizkidFC | The #YNaijaCover

Wizkid FC are hyped for ‘Made In Lagos’ and showing their appreciation

Afrobeats was huge in 2019, so why are prominent artistes left out from this year’s Coachella?

Photos: 2Baba is King! Singer claims throne at #20YearsAKing Concert

Maybe Wizkid’s new lawsuit will be the one to teach Nigerian creators about IP laws

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