by Anike Jacobs We recently ran into Kennis music artiste, Essence, and we had an interesting conversation with her. The sonorous singer with the hit number ‘Facebook love’ (rings a bell? ) in the conversaion explained why she has been off the music scene and why she is yet to be married. YNaija: You’ve... Read More

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May 9, 2015

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Yomi Fabiyi: Intercultural marriage can work

by Anike Jacobs Despite all the wagging tongues that he married his Briton wife for other reasons aside love, actor Yomi Fabiyi wants the world to know that his marriage is still standing strong. It is even more solid than that of Nigerians who got married to partners of same nationality, he says. See excerpts... Read More

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May 9, 2015

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Nollywood: Alaba market is our problem

by Anike Jacobs When some members of the Nigerian movie industry gathered to protest against piracy a few weeks back, we raised questions. We asked if the protest, which was sparsely attended, would prevent the pirates from releasing more pirated movies? We asked if it will stop Nigerians from settling for the pirated movies which... Read More

Alaba Market, Piracy, ynaija interviews, yomi fabiyi

May 9, 2015

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Exclusive! Kunle Afolayan and the enemies in Nollywood

by Anike Jacobs Mention a succesful movie producer and director, making waves in the Nigerian movie industry today and you have got Kunle Afolayan. His block busters such as Irapada, Phone Swap and more recently, October 1 have not only earned him both national and foreign awards but also a prestige. But you see, success... Read More

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March 13, 2015

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A man that cannot contain his anger is NOT a man – Eva Alordiah speaks on domestic abuse

by S’ola Filani Rapper Eva Alordiah has penned her thoughts on the rampant increase in Domestic Violence against women and rape menace in Nigeria. In an exclusive interview with YNaija, the ‘lights out’ crooner began saying: “First I think any man who cannot contain his anger within him or channel the energy someplace else in... Read More

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December 5, 2014

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How Eben stayed with me at the delivery room – Jahdiel tells it all

by Anike Jacobs Gospel singer Jahdiel who stormed the Nigerian market with her hit track ‘Heritage’ years ago, fell in love with music from childhood. She grew up in a church, pastored by her father, joined the choir at age 5 and has not looked back since then. Today, Jahdiel is married to her best... Read More

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