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10 Leading Women In Film And Media
In honour of the October 11 International Girl Child Day, we at Ynaija bring the ten leading women in Nigerian film and media. These women have, without a doubt, proved…
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Timeless Classics and Unforgettable Anthems: The Old Cats Who Defined Nigerian Afrobeats
When we talk about the Nigerian Afrobeats scene, we can't ignore the pioneers who paved the way for its global acclaim. We're talking about the legends, the ones who laid…
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Yemi Alade releases her 10-song EP “African Baddie”
Nigerian singer and songwriter Yemi Alade has released her much anticipated extended play (EP) titled "African Baddie." Early on Friday morning, the 32-year-old revealed that the project has been made available on…
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Women and the Domino Effect on the #TheVoiceNigeria tonight
Tonight on The Voice Nigeria season 3, it was the women who stole the show completely. The Live Shows fully kicked off tonight, and three performers from each team took…
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#TheVoiceNigeria: Waje makes a bad call and there’s a price to be paid for it
On this week's edition of the Voice Nigeria Season 3, it was Team Waje's turn to show the audience what they've got. They did their best to keep the episode…
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#TheVoiceNigeria: Did Falz make a huge mistake with his decision on Kpee?
The Voice Nigeria Season 3, is currently at its knockout stage, where the contestants selected at the audition stage by each of the judges are being tested again, to prove…
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Kitay steals the show | Season 2 Roundup, #TheVoiceNigeria
The Voice Nigeria, Season 2, saw to its final phase of the audition round last week. This week, the contestants get down to business, as only a slight margin of…
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#TheVoiceNigeria: As it gets intense; battle zone or danger zone?
The Voice Nigeria, right from its earliest stage is a difficult show to participate in. Unlike other music talent shows, this one emphasises raw talent from the get go, and…
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Seyi Shay teams up with Yemi Alade for new single ‘Pempe’
Seyi Shay is having an odd resurgence in the Nigerian cultural domain, thanks to her position as a judge on the new season of Nigerian Idol. Her scorched-earth criticisms towards…
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Is the standard for #TheVoiceNigeria too high?
Right off the bat, it is important to state that I may not be the best judge for a singing talent show which places an emphasis on the range and…
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#TheVoiceNigeria: This season’s judges need to do better at being independent
It's episode 4, Season 3 of one of Nigeria's biggest reality TV series; The Voice Nigeria, and here's why it was a little disappointing. There are only a handful of…
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#TheVoiceNigeria: Why Darey passes as custom-made judge for The Voice
On a night where the judgement of the judges of reality TV show; The Voice Nigeria, seemed a bit questionable, it's hard not to tip your hat off for a…
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#TheVoiceNigeria: Meet Esther, the contestant who brought Waje to tears
The reality TV singing show; The Voice Nigeria, three weeks ago returned for its third season, making Saturday evening's a time to kick back and enjoy some of Nigeria's most…
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‘This Kind Love:’ The Yemi Alade, Patoranking unforeseen nuptials | #YNaijaCover
"Me love you, me nuh need anotherSo tell the girl'em not to botherAcross the ocean, across the borderYou worth more than a billion dollarStraight down to Addis-AbabaThis kind love has…
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Is Omah Lay giving the industry’s big boys a run for their money?
I once had a conversation with a a friend who brought up an interesting subject. He told me of how glad he was that Omah Lay came into the music…
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Top albums to watch out for before the year runs out
The first disruption of activities witnessed this year came with the global outbreak of coronavirus as social and economic activities came to a standstill. Things gradually returned to normal in…
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The Voice is set to fill the void for Nigerian reality TV | N100 million in rewards for fans and talents
If you love your reality TV show with a pinch of gut wrenching, breath and awe-inspiring showcase of talents, then you no doubt would be excited to know that the…
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New US guidelines could restrict Nigerian students to 2-year courses, Lagos calls for monthly payment of house rent | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
The United States is seeking new guidelines that could restrict some international students, including Nigerians, from admission of more than a two-year period. However, it is unclear when the policy…
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Watch the stunning visuals of Yemi Alade’s ‘True Love’
Piggybacking off serving looks in the video for Don't Jealous Me, a song in Beyonce's Black Is King, Yemi Alade is back with the video for True Love, and doing…
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Make Music Lagos, Global Worship Concert…See YNaija’s Top 10 Events for July
Due to the pandemic, entertainers and Nigerians alike have had to adjust to a mainly indoors lifestyle. However, in swift adaptation, most events have now moved to the virtual sphere.…
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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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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Obasanjo warns of an impending bankruptcy under Buhari
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned of an impending bankruptcy under the Buhari-led administration over its penchant for loans. Speaking at the first edition of the Nigerian Story organised by the…
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Feuds are natural for creatives including female music artistes, and that should be fine
The rivalries and age-long feuds music artists share is a phenomenon sewn into the creative fabric and has an enduring history that transcends genres or our present musical climate. However,…
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So City FM radio presenters have opinions, what else is new?
Hypocrisy is a strange thing. It is the reason why we hold ourselves according to standards that we cannot honestly uphold, while forcing others to live up to that unrealistic…
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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Ayomide Bello has become Nigeria’s first female canoeist to qualify for the Olympics
At just 17-year-old, Ayomide Bello will become the first female Nigerian canoeist to compete at the Olympic games when they head to Tokyo in 2020. She just won the C1…
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We’re celebrating powerful women this week on Rubbin’ Minds
We're starting the new month of September for Rubbin' Minds fully committed to celebrating the influential and creative women who are challenging stereotypes in film and music and paving new…
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Yemi Alade, Juliet Ibrahim, Timini Egbuson, others at the launch of The Future Awards Africa 2019
Musician and songwriter, Yemi Alade; actors, Timini Egbuson and Juliet Ibrahim; Mohammed Yahaya, resident representative, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP); and Hon. Sunday Dare, Minister of Youth and Sports, were…
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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Finally, we now have a first look at Ifan Michael’s star-studded movie ”Foreigners’ God”
Ifan Michael's supernatural period drama Foreigner's God has to be one of the longest gestating Nollywood movies I have known, a movie brimming with star firepower in its cast. Just…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Yemi Alade, Tiwa Savage, Shatta Wale, others
Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…
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This Week In Music: Maleek Berry’s ”Flashy,” Burna Boy’s ”Anybody,” Black Magic’s ”Anything For Love,” and more
Because he has nothing better to do with his time, each Saturday, Bernard Dayo brings you the most awe-inspiring, confounding, addictive, or otherwise hilarious moments from the week in music.…
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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