Category: Entertainment

An American based music group made of young Nigerian-Ghanaians, G4 Boys, @G4Boys, have produced a song and video about fraud and 419 which has gone viral in the US to the dismay of hardworking Nigerians in diaspora. The G4 Boys are a New York based musical group made up of two brothers of Nigerian and Ghanaian descent, Ice Baby and… Read More

It was an epic night for Nigerian music lovers yesterday night (30th, March 2020) as two of the biggest music producers in the country, Sarz and Shizzi took to their Instagram Live for a music battle where they took turns playing snippets of their hit songs. While Sarz is renowned for producing most of Wizkid’s hit songs, Shizzi is responsible… Read More

Each week here at YNaija, we round up the best Nigerian writing on the internet, highlighting the stories, profiles, interviews and in-depth reporting that rise above the daily churn. Here are the ones that caught our attention: A New Frontier for Nollywood: Remakes – Wilfred Okichie Take a look at the top-grossing American films and you’ll find just about nothing but reboots and… Read More

Nigerian musician, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido, has announced that his fiancé, Chioma, has tested positive for Coronavirus.  Making the announcement on Twitter, Davido said Chioma recently returned from the United Kingdom with their baby. While the baby tested negative, her own result returned positive.  He said, “Hey everyone, I came back recently from America after cancelling a tour.… Read More

Sauti Sol. Celebrated afro-pop band Sauti Sol have cancelled an online concert that was set to take place on March 28, citing the rising cases of coronavirus. The famous group took to Twitter to relay the information to their fans. “Following the cancellation of our UK tour date at Jazz Café on the 28th, we were optimistic that we could… Read More

Talent sometimes, they say is not enough! This we can say is the case of this passionate and energetic Nigerian song writer/performer, Anyas. Since 2018, when he officially launched himself into the Nigerian music industry, he has never looked back as he continues to whet the appetite of music lovers across the country, Africa and the world at large. Born… Read More

Over the last few years there have been intense discussion about the future of entertainment in Nigeria, especially for musicians for whom traditional music publishing yields minimal revenue and touring is not an option, thanks to the terrible road infrastructure and the insecurity that exists in Nigeria. Some people have suggested that the only real solution is a subscription based… Read More

Michael Collins Ajereh, a Nigerian record producer better as Don Jazzy, has aimed a dig at some Nigerian leaders over their inability to travel abroad for medical treatment as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Several countries across the globe have restricted flights for visitors as part of measures aimed at combating the spread of coronavirus. As of Tuesday, Nigeria… Read More

The Enugu State Ministry of Culture and Tourism has concluded plans for an all-encompassing talent hunt after seven years. The talent hunt is expected to hold during the Easter period, according to the News Agency of Nigeria. The state Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr Ugonna Ibe, said this while briefing newsmen on the forthcoming Enugu Easter Jam Blast on… Read More

U.S. country music icon, Kenny Rogers, has died at age 81, his family announced on Twitter early Saturday. “The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers passed away last night at 10.25 p.m. at the age of 81,’’ the family wrote. “Rogers passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded… Read More