Tag: Nigerian celebrity

I am not your role model – Burna Boy tells fans

by Omoleye Omoruyi Nigerian star singer, Damini Ogulu, known as Burnaboy took to Instagram telling his fans that he is not to be seen as a role model for anyone. The…

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Davido is loving his trip to Jamaica – and he has 13 photos to prove it

For the past few days, Davido has been in Jamaica. And he is having the time of his life. From recording with one of the biggest musical exports from the…

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‘That was emotional’! Wizkid performs to over 30,000 people at Tanzania concert (PHOTOS)

From Niger to Cameroon, Wizkid is no stranger to shutting down stages in African countries. The Starboy was at it again on Saturday, 20, August 2016 when he performed at a…

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AFRIMA 3.0: 2Baba, Seyi Shay, Praiz, others pay courtesy visit to Governor Ambode

A selected group of Nigerian music stars paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Lagos state, Akinwumi Ambode as Nigeria has been announced the host of the 3rd edition…

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Where is Djinee?

If there was a song in 2004 that was a lover's rock anthem, it was surely Ego by the talented Osayamwen Nosa Donald popularly known as Djinee. Djinee captured the hearts…

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Opinion: Kcee do us a favour; stop singing!

by Simon Utsu I first got to listen to Ben E. King's classic "stand by me" as a kid whilst watching the "Timon and Pumbaa" cartoon series which was a…

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Are you ready for The Chief? Jidenna is coming home this August

Yay... The Chief is coming home. After a spectacular performance at the One Africa Music Fest, American-Nigerian rapper, Jidenna has announced a homecoming tour across Africa. This is to promote the world-wide…

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Wakaa The Musical

‘It was a dream come true’ | Wakaa The Musical cast open up on massive success of London show (LISTEN)

The critically acclaimed Wakaa The Musical produced and directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters made history in July as it became the first Nigerian-produced play to run in London at the Shaw…

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Top 12 Countdown, Loose Talk are the most listened to podcasts in Nigeria – and they both have less than 5k at their highest

The Loose Talk podcast has one too many cusswords. In which case of course, its hosts will say ‘yeah that’s deliberate – that’s the kind of show’. To which we…

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Start your Wednesday with this motivational post courtesy Alibaba

Comedian, Alibaba has some motivational words this morning. Using the analogy of a bird on a branch, the ace comic took to his Instagram to write on being independent and…

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Sean Tizzle blaming the media for ‘ruining his relationship’ with DJ Cuppy is ridiculous – 5 reasons why

by Ezinne Ajoku Sean Tizzle says the press ruined the relationship with DJ Cuppy, here are 5 reasons that is totally ridiculous The rule regulating lives of celebrities and socialites…

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Nigeria would be like Venezuela if Jonathan was still in power – Basketmouth

Basketmouth has gone on a ballistic rant about the economic situation of the country. The ace comedian took to Instagram on Tuesday morning to air out his grievances concerning the…

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Entertainment Roundup: Banky W edges towards marriage | Viola Davis reveals slave-trade heritage | More Stories

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Davido has 'another one' with popular…

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David, Oyelowo

Actor, David Oyelowo unveils scholarship program for Nigerian girls

British-Nigerian actor, David Oyelowo has officially unveiled a scholarship program for young Nigerian girls. The scholarship tagged The David Oyelowo Leadership Scholarship for Girls will focus on sending 'female victims…

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How the media ruined my relationship with Cuppy – Sean Tizzle

Not many knew this but Sean Tizzle was once linked to disc jockey, Cuppy and now the Sho Lee singer has revealed in an interview with The Nation that he…

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Celebrities galore at Adekunle Gold’s listening album party (PHOTOS)

YBNL act, Adekunle Gold held a private listening party for his new album Gold on Thursday, 4 August. Accompanied by a live band, the singer wowed the audience as he…

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Shaydee Pon Da Floor

Start your weekend on a Shaydee note with ‘Pon Da Floor’ (LISTEN)

After making the ladies Smile last time out, Shaydee has released a potential club banger titled Pon Da Floor just in time for the weekend. Produced by Maleek Berry, this song is off the…

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The Voice Nigeria A'rese

Y! Exclusive: I once auditioned 15 times for a role | A’rese speaks on her journey to winning The Voice Nigeria

Her powerful and sonorous voice stole millions of hearts, her carriage exuded class and her performances on The Voice Nigeria made audiences go through a flurry of emotions at the first…

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Falana

Nigerian Soul wonder, Falana holds second pop-concert series (PHOTOS)

Nigerian soul sensation, Falana held the second edition of her pop-up concert series - Falana Uncover'd, a couple of days ago at the Centre for Contemporary Arts (Yaba). Falana thrilled the…

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YNaija Poll: Here’s who Nigerians voted best judge on #TheVoiceNigeria

#TheVoiceNigeria might have come and gone but the spectacular show certainly captured the hearts of many Nigerians. One major component of the show, which audiences applauded, was the star-studded array…

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These 8 super-fans of #TheVoiceNigeria tell us what they will miss from the show

For some, Sunday nights will never remain the same because #TheVoiceNigeria provided that grace of a well spent family time, while for others it was a time to relax in…

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#YNaijaTwitterInterview: ‘Wizkid leaving EME put no pressure on me’ – Shaydee

Delivering a beautiful chorus on Sun Mo Mi - one of the hit tracks off EME's 2012 Empire Mates State of Mind album, Shadrach Adeboye Folarin a.k.a Shaydee grabbed the attention…

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#SaveMayowa

#SaveMayowa: LUTH reacts to controversy surrounding the initiative

The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) - where Mayowa Ahmed has been receiving treatment - has come out to explain its own side of the on-going #SaveMayowa controversy where…

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RMD to sue Jumia for copyright infringement?

Richard Mofe Damijo aka RMD may be looking to file a legal action against E-commerce company, Jumia after it allegedly used several of his Instagram pictures on its Jumia fashion Instagram…

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All the photos from Wakaa The Musical’s opening night in London

On Thursday, July 21 2016, the Bolanle Austen-Peters-produced Wakaa The Musical made history as it became the first Nigerian musical to grace a London theatre stage. The play which sold out the Shaw Theatre…

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‘Psquare is back’ | Peter Okoye announces the return of the group

Psquare has announced that they are coming back officially as a group. This was made known by Peter Okoye in an Instagram video post on Monday. According to Peter, the…

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Wizkid wants ‘no questions’ about relationship status with Justine Skye

On Saturday morning, Nigerian Twitter blew up over Wizkid's performance at the One Africa Fest but even that was competed with questions about his secret love affair with American singer, Justine…

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6 things we learned from M.I’s interview today on Rubbin’ Minds (WATCH)

Chocolate City Music CEO, M.I Abaga appeared as a guest on Sunday on the YNaija TV-produced Rubbin' Minds show on Channels Television. While on the show, M.I talked about several…

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Harrysong

‘I thought I was crossing over to the other side’ | Harrysong survives ghastly car accident

The Nigerian entertainment industry has witnessed multiple deaths in such a short space of time and Harrysong is quite thankful to his maker for his spared life, after he and his…

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Snippet of Davido, Tinashe’s ‘How Long’ surfaces (LISTEN)

Davido, on Tuesday, July 20, 2016, shared, via his Snapchat page, behind-the-scenes clips from the video shoot of his upcoming single titled How Long featuring American singer, Tinashe shot on a beach in…

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