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May 28, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid becomes first African-based artiste to perform at the 02 Arena | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment over the weekend and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Wizkid makes history at the 02 Arena  Nigerian singer, Wizkid makes history with his sold-out performance at the AfroRepublik concert which held at the 20,000 capacity 02 arena, Saturday, May 26, 2018. We... Read More
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May 25, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Morgan Freeman apologises following sexual allegations against him; Netflix now more valuable than Disney | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Morgan Freeman apologises following sexual allegations against him Morgan Freeman has apologised following allegations of sexual misconduct made by eight women and several other people. Freeman apologised to “anyone who felt uncomfortable or disrespected”. “Anyone... Read More
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Headies
May 7, 2018

Review: Iffy hosts, badly behaved stars and mediocre performances… just another year at the Headies

Two things that emerged from last night’s Headies. First, twelve years after inception, the Headies- formerly known as the Hip Hop World Awards- remains the frontline reward system for Nigerian music talent. Despite the drama, the seeming inconsistencies, and the naysaying from the very community it was set up to promote, the Headies has stayed... Read More
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April 16, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Beyoncé reunites with Destiny’s Child at Coachella, Visa issues prevent Wizkid from performing at Coachella | More stories

It’s another Monday and here are the biggest stories that made the rounds in entertainment while the weekend flew by. Actress, Mimi Orjiekwe shades enstranged husband It seems this is a season for estranged couples to throw shades at each other. This time, Mimi Orjiekwe is doing that to her ex-husband, Charles Billion. The beautiful... Read More
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April 15, 2018

The Thread: “Wizkid is sabotaging his destiny” “He can’t be the face of Afrobeats” | Wizkid fails to show up at #Coachella and Twitter NG throws a fit

One of the biggest musical events in the world took place last night and Wizkid was billed to perform alongside music greats like Beyonce. Guess what? He didn’t show. We are sorry to announce that Wizkid is unable to make it into the country to join us this weekend but will be performing next weekend.... Read More
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March 19, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Blue Ivy Carter bids $19K on art at auction with Beyoncé and Jay-Z | More stories

Wizkid admits he can’t be faithful to one woman Starboy boss, Wizkid has opened up about his relationship with women and his babymamas. In an interview with Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Wizkid said he has numerous girlfriend who are aware of his polygamous nature. The Starboy record label owner made it clear that it would be difficult... Read More
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March 6, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Beyoncé and Jay Z are going on tour together | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Davido’s reaction to photos of wizkid’s kids is everything Starboy Wizkid recent posted pictures of his kids, which attracted thousands of comments. However, one which caught the attention of many was that of fellow star,... Read More
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Wizkid
February 23, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid’s ‘Daddy yo’ to feature in forthcoming Hollywood movie | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Wizkid’s ‘Daddy yo’ to feature in upcoming Hollywood movie British-Nigerian actor, John Boyega has revealed that ‘Daddy yo’ , a song by Wizkid will be one of the soundtracks in his forthcoming movie, ‘Pacific Rim... Read More
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February 21, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Rihanna gets birthday shout out from Chris Brown | Wizkid drops ‘soco’ | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Banky W announces restructuring of EME Records Singer Banky W has announced the dissolution of Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) as a record label. In an Instagram post, Banky W said the outfit has now been... Read More
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Wizkid
January 12, 2018

[The Media Blog] Boiler Room’s “Wizkid: Lagos To London” is the Celebrity Documentary we don’t need

In 2009, Wizkid was performing at the Future Awards nominees ball at a Terra Kulture hall in Lagos. The crowd had descended into a rapturous frenzy singing the chorus of Holla at Your boy, Wizkid‘s audacious, bling-cut single off his debut album Superstar. But it wasn’t just about the song, as I recall; it was... Read More
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Nigerian
January 4, 2018

LONGREAD: Does globalisation strip Nigerian musicians of their identities?

In 2017, YNaija committed a big part of its time and resources towards carefully documenting the big stories happening in the country and on the continent and highlighting the efforts of young Nigerians and Africans challenging the tired narratives around the continent through personal achievement and social good. Sometimes these stories are forgotten, buried under... Read More
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Toyin Abraham
January 3, 2018

#YNaijaPowerList2017: Wizkid, Toyin Abraham, Tekno… These are the most powerful people in entertainment

In 2017, YNaija committed a big part of its time and resources towards carefully documenting the big stories happening in the country and on the continent and highlighting the efforts of young Nigerians and Africans challenging the tired narratives around the continent through personal achievement and social good. Sometimes these stories are forgotten, buried under... Read More
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December 30, 2017

Davido and Wizkid’s surprise of the year, fuel scarcity and other top stories of the week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) said the fuel scarcity in the country is caused by hoarding and diversion by oil marketers who want the price increased – which the President ably declined. This was after the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR)... Read More
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December 29, 2017

See who won the popular vote for the Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2017 | Overall winner to be announced December 31st

It has taken us the larger part of the month to collate all of your votes, but we finally have a winner – at least for the popular vote. And you have put your votes to work and chosen the person you all consider more impactful, charismatic and influential than anyone else in the country... Read More
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John Boyega
December 29, 2017

[The Film Blog] John Boyega is jazzing up the “Pacific Rim” sequel with Wizkid’s “Daddy Yo”

To cap off a rather productive year for superstar Wizkid, his hit dancehall single Daddy Yo is set to feature in John Boyega’s upcoming film Pacific Rim 2. This is enormous news, as it will grant Wizkid Hollywood bragging rights without even making a screen appearance. Nigeria is a target market for Pacific Rim 2,... Read More
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December 28, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 28th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: The Thread: “It was more like a jamboree” | Everything Nigerians hated about Davido’s #30BillionConcert The message is false | Kachikwu denies writing memo to Buhari on fuel scarcity http://lifestyle.ynaija.com/style-side-look-wizkids-fashion-evolution-years/
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December 28, 2017

Davido declares Wizkid “New Best friend” at #30BillionConcert

It was a night of exemplary artistry and entertainment, witnessed by a mammoth audience as Davido headlined what can easily be described as Africa’s biggest concert of the year: ’30 Billion Concert’ – bringing out some of the most celebrated and revered names of the industry; including Nigerian Starboy, Wizkid, Patoranking, Wande Coal, 2Face, Reminisce... Read More
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December 28, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: “#30BillionConcert is trash personified” – Fans react to Davido’s soldout concert; Someone tried to kill Blossom Chukwujekwu | More stories

The biggest highlight of Davido’s #30BillionConcert was the Mo’Hits reunion plus everything else you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept. Davido literally shuts down Eko Hotel with #30BillionConcert He promised to shut it down and he did! Davido’s #30BillionConcert held last night at the Eko Hotel and Suites and the... Read More
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