Tag: nigerian entertainment

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Erigga Gives Insight Into This “Bad 5 Years” Music Deal

Nigerian music rapper Erhiga Agariubie (Erigga) revealed that he has not been in his best space for the past five years on a radio show. View this post on Instagram…

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The Media Blog: Top 10 Podcasts of The Week

Did you miss out on last week's 5 top podcasts of the week? Here is your chance to stay updated on recent and refreshing content as these hosts dive deeper…

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Davido, Ikorodu Bois, Josh2funny make #YNaijaPowerList2020 for Entertainment

Editor's Note: A young-world revolution is unfolding before our eyes, rupturing the idea that only experience can change the world. Increasingly, young people are participating actively in all aspects of…

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Looters

Opinion: 3 reasons why Lai Mohammed’s proposed ban makes no sense

by Abayomi G. Omotayo This is for all the current opposition parties who may one day become the ruling party. A vociferous spokesperson of your party does not necessarily translate…

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The Thread: “Ori yi tin daru” “Bobrisky Kardashian” | Twitter NG slams Bobrisky over latest money making venture

When he is not 'mixing cream', Okuneye Idris Olarenwaju aka Bobrisky is one of Nigeria's Snap Chat sensations. We have said before that Bobrisky serves just the right mixture of…

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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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#YNaijaTwitterInterview: Banky W talks Wizkid’s depature from EME, marriage, upcoming projects and more

To the ladies, he's a dream hubby, to the guys he's an ideal model and to the fans he's all-round entertainer. Gifted with other abilities such as acting, directing and…

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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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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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#YNaijaTwitterInterview: How Banky W influenced my music career – Niyola

Singer, Eniola Akinbo also known as Niyola is no stranger in the Nigerian music scene. Springing up in 2000 when she became runner up in the Amen Starlet Competition, the…

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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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Lagos Theatre Festival (LTF) calls for fringe productions

Lagos Theatre Festival (LTF) is the largest performing arts festival in Nigeria and indeed West Africa. It was created to promote theatre in unconventional spaces. Through the festival, theatre makers…

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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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Entertainment Roundup: Eminem and Drake set to have a go at each other? | Yemi Alade hits the beach in new video | 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.   Yemi Alade takes it to…

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Why The Voice Nigeria was shot in South Africa

The quality displayed by The Voice Nigeria, in all ramifications, has been highly commended by fans and and critics of the show. However, there has been questions directed towards the…

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Arese, winner of the debut season of The Voice Nigeria

Did A’rese deserve to win? Lala Akindoju, 3 other superfans of The Voice Nigeria discuss this and more in a YNaija special podcast (LISTEN)

With Agharese Emokpae aka A'rese being voted the winner of the debut edition of the reality TV singing competition - The Voice Nigeria, a lot of talk emerged on social media…

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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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