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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…
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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…
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#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…
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#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…
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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…
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#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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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Teni’s ‘Billionaire Experience’ showcase turns Monday night party like no other
Teni took the city of Lagos on a lovely ride on the Billionaire side of things on the 16th of December. Love for Teni is definitely 120% percent more than…
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PEPSI Nigeria presents the Ultimate Music Experiences this December!
In preparation for the end of 2019, Pepsi Nigeria has announced plans to lift up the spirit of Nigerians for the forthcoming holiday, via the ‘We Got Taste’ campaign. This…
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The events we loved in October, ranked
As 2019 slowly winds down, we are bound to drown in an avalanche of events, especially in Lagos. The month of October offered some decent offerings, Wizkid shut down Manchester…
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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Despite #AMAA2019 losing its buzz, ‘King of Boys’ won Best Nigerian Film
Did you watch last night's Africa Movie Academy Awards? Very likely you didn't. The AMAAs used to be Africa's buzziest, premier movie awards that celebrated the best African films on…
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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Busola Dakolo has dared Pastor Fatoyinbo to submit himself to court
According to a report from NAN, Biodun Dakolo has dared Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, Founder and Senior Pastor, Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) to submit himself to court. She filed a counter…
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The YNaija Cover – the 15th of August
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Forget Billboard, we rank all the songs in Beyoncé’s The Lion King: The Gift album
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, aka Nala, sister of Naruba, Oshun, Queen Sheba and the mother herself fulfilled her contractual obligations to Disney over the weekend when she released The Lion King:…
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Abuja aglow as World leaders and celebrities get set for Africa’s biggest event #theUBAMarketplace2019
… 120 SMEs to display goods and services during Event …..Wizkid, Niniola, Dj Cuppy, Dj Neptune perform as Cynthia Nassardine, RMD, Tunde Kelani speak. …..Over 20,000 visitors expected at the…
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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