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

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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

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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

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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

Partners

‘20Years a King Concert, ’, 9ice, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Osas Ighodaro, Patoranking, plantashun boiz, Reekado Banks, solidstar, Terry G, Waje, wizkid, Ycee

December 26, 2019

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

Tic-Tac, tony tetuila, wizkid

December 17, 2019

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 what it was before as fans, family, and supporters from all over were treated to an unforgettable night that featured some of Nigeria’s biggest and... Read More

Partners

@Pepsi_Naija, DJ Crowd Kontroller, DJ Neptune, falz, Mayorkun, pepsi, ryan, Shody, skibii, Teni, Teni’s Billionaire Experience, tiwa savage, wizkid, Zlatan

December 2, 2019

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 concept will host the best shows, party experience and concerts this Christmas like Pepsi Rhythm Unplugged, Livespot X Festival featuring Cardi B, Star Boy Wizkid... Read More

Partners

‘All White Party’, ‘Cactus at the Roof Party’, ‘Party of your Dreams’, ‘We Got Taste’ campaign, Burna boy, Cardi B, DJ Cuppy, Livespot X Festival, MeganTheStallion, Mr. Segun Ogunleye, Pepsi Rhythm Unplugged, Seven-Up Bottling Company, Teni, tiwa savage, wizkid

October 29, 2019

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 StarBoyFest and Simi’s Trace Live had and Adekunle reinforcing their love on stage. Here’s our ranking of the events we loved in October: 5. Cinema... Read More

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 the continent, but now it could barely keep itself afloat with an online presence. That said, there were huge winners which shouldn’t surprise anyone: Kemi... Read More

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 to Rev. Biodun Fatoyinbo’s Preliminary Objection stating that her court action is not statute barred and that the argument that her suit is out of... Read More

The YNaija Cover – the 15th of August

Follow the links below to check out our latest stories: Burna Bank by Burnaboy is exactly how you get people invested in an album Dada is revolutionizing medicine in Nigeria, one payment at a time 5 Things that Should Matter Today: President Buhari, who has never held himself accountable, sets ”clear implementation targets” for... Read More

Cover Stories

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July 24, 2019

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: The Gift, the companion album to the semi-live action remake of the animated classic. The album, an offshoot of the original soundtrack record is curated... Read More

Specials

Beyoncé, The Gift, The Lion King, tiwa savage, wizkid

July 19, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 19th of July

Follow the links to read our latest stories: Drums, attitude, spirit: Afrobeats is alive on Beyoncé’s ”The Lion King: The Gift” The trailer for Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s upcoming drama ”Farming” is here, and it’s compelling and haunting The Big 5: We are ready to defend ourselves against herdsmen – Ooni tells Buhari; Arrested suspects not yet... Read More

Cover Stories

#FridayMotivation, #FridayThoughts, #TheGiftAlbum, #TheLionKing, Abdullahi Abubakar, Beyoncé, Burna Brown, Dancing Senator, Gboyega Oyetola, Grammy, herdsmen, Skin Girl, Tekno, US Department of State, wizkid

July 16, 2019

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 2-Day event Pan African financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc. is set to host over 20,000 visitors, 100 small and medium enterprises and... Read More

Partners

#theUBAMarketplace2019, #UBAmarketplace2019, Cynthia Nassardine, DJ Cuppy, DJ Neptune, Kennedy Uzoka, Niniola, redtv, Redzone, rmd, Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Forum, Tunde Kelani, UBA, UBA marketplace, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, wizkid

May 2, 2019

Tiwa Savage’s exit marks the end of the Original Super Mavin Dynasty

In May 2012 after a year of terrible feuding between Don Jazzy and D’Banj which led to the dissolution of the Mo Hits crew and D’Banj staying at Kanye West’s Good Music while Don Jazzy left, he started Supreme Mavin Dynasty. SMD, or Mavin Records for short was Don Jazzy’s phoenix move, his play to... Read More

The Music Blog

Don Jazzy, feud, Mavin Records, Super Mavin Dynasty, tiwa savage, UMG, wizkid

April 9, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 9th of April

Follow the link to read the story on YNaija: The Late 5: Amina Mohammed predicts female president after Buhari; INEC to resume distribution of 11,228,582 PVCs | Other stories

Cover Stories

Amina J. Mohammed, Danny Drinkwater, Drake, Muhammadu Buhari, wizkid

February 4, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 4th of February

Follow the link to read the post on YNaija: The Late 5: Senate withdraws Onnoghen’s case from Supreme court; We’ll shock vote buyers on Election Day – INEC | Other top stories

Cover Stories, Featured

#WorldCancerDay, Bukola Saraki, Justice Walter Onnoghen, senate, wizkid

January 14, 2019

DAAR Communications Plc recognises key industry players at 3rd DAAR Awards

And in a run up to the presidential elections: Atiku goes head to head against President Buhari and Aliko Dangote for Man of the Year. DAAR Communications Plc, an independent privately-owned broadcasting organization in Nigeria sets to recognize notable Nigerians who have pioneered excellence in their various industries for the calendar year of 2018. The... Read More

Partners

December 30, 2018

#YNaija2018Review: Burna Boy, Patoranking, Seyi Shay… Look who else made the 10 Best Videos of the Year

Visuals interpret a song, bringing it to life in ways that the audio experience alone cannot quite manage. We present to you 10 of the most striking we saw this year. From bottom to top. Aza- Davido Music Worldwide ft. Davido, Duncan Mighty, Peruzzi The video for this surprise collaboration between Davido, Duncan Mighty and... Read More

Featured, The Music Blog, Thinking Through

Davido, Niniola, Patoranking, Seyi Shay, wizkid

December 7, 2018

Bet9ja brings to everyone ‘King Coal Live in Concert’ and we are here for it

…Our favourite time of the year is here, not just because it signifies the close of the year but also because it means we can go crazy for events. It’s been eleven years since musical sensation, Wande Coal released his first single, ‘Ololufe’. We were enamoured by this first body of work and since then,... Read More

Partners

“Bumper to Bumper”, @donjazzy, bet9ja, Burna boy, D'banj, Davido, Flavour, Iskaba, KING COAL CONCERT, Mushin to Mo'hits, Superwoman., Wande Coal, wizkid

November 14, 2018

#YNaijaPowerList2018: Davido, Genevieve Nnaji, Wizkid… These are the 10 most powerful people in entertainment

For the seventh consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in entertainment. From singers taking indigenous sounds to the other side, to movie stars attempting a third act, these are the 10 that matter the most. Temidayo Abudu... Read More

#YNaijaPowerlIst, Featured

#YNaijaPowerList, #YNaijaPowerList2018, Chinedu “Chin’’ Okeke, Davido, falz, Genevieve Nnaji, Kenneth Gyang, Naz Onuzo, Olamide, Temidayo Abudu, Tunde Aladese, wizkid, YNaija Power list

October 29, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Kim Kardashian says Kanye West harasses her to have more kids; Dammy Krane says he has forgiven Wizkid | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment over the weekend and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Comedian says Nigerians always choose the morally incorrect option Tega “Ade” Akpobome, in an interview with YNaija Saturday, says Nigerians always choose the morally incorrect option in their day to day activities instead... Read More

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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

Teni’s ‘Billionaire Experience’ showcase turns Monday night party like no other

PEPSI Nigeria presents the Ultimate Music Experiences this December!

The events we loved in October, ranked

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Despite #AMAA2019 losing its buzz, ‘King of Boys’ won Best Nigerian Film

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Busola Dakolo has dared Pastor Fatoyinbo to submit himself to court

The YNaija Cover – the 15th of August

Forget Billboard, we rank all the songs in Beyoncé’s The Lion King: The Gift album

The YNaija Cover – the 19th of July

Abuja aglow as World leaders and celebrities get set for Africa’s biggest event #theUBAMarketplace2019

Tiwa Savage’s exit marks the end of the Original Super Mavin Dynasty

The YNaija Cover – the 9th of April

The YNaija Cover – the 20th of March

The YNaija Cover – the 4th of February

DAAR Communications Plc recognises key industry players at 3rd DAAR Awards

#YNaija2018Review: Burna Boy, Patoranking, Seyi Shay… Look who else made the 10 Best Videos of the Year

Bet9ja brings to everyone ‘King Coal Live in Concert’ and we are here for it

Here’s the full #YNaijaPowerList2018

#YNaijaPowerList2018: Davido, Genevieve Nnaji, Wizkid… These are the 10 most powerful people in entertainment

Entertainment Roundup: Kim Kardashian says Kanye West harasses her to have more kids; Dammy Krane says he has forgiven Wizkid | More stories

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