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Rema, Wizkid, Tobi Amusan, Hilda Baci – Nigerians Who Have Set Guinness World Records

Nigeria, known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse talents, is home to several individuals who have made their mark in the Guinness World Records. From musicians to athletes, Nigerians…

Toluwanimi Onakoya 3 years

EndSARS protests, Candlelight vigils, Felaberation…See YNaija’s Top 10 Events for October

The month of October was an eventful, gruelling and significant month in Nigeria's history. Most events were tinged with heavy political nuances as this month saw a major political movement…

Kola Muhammed 4 years

#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Burna Boy finally joins the #EndSARS movement with ‘Project Protect’

At the present, the world all over has become aware of #EndSARS movement. What was rebuked as mere social media rant which would soon die down like many a…

Sponsor 4 years

‘Fela’s Republic and the Kalakuta Queens’ hits Terra Kulture in December

Following the success of ‘Fela and the Kalakuta Queens’ in Lagos, Abuja, Cairo and Pretoria, Bolanle Austen-Peters Productions has announced the return of a sequel – ‘Fela’s Republic and the…

Bernard Dayo 5 years

The YNaija Cover – the 2nd of August

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Omoleye Omoruyi 6 years

Entertainment Roundup: Olamide signs two young talents to YBNL; Seun Kuti attacks people who want to be Fela | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Seun Kuti says 'every Tom, Dick and Ashy wants to…

Omoleye Omoruyi 7 years

[The Injustice Blog] Misau vs Idris: Who is the kettle and who is the pot?

The late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti in one of his popular track sang as follows: You be thief (I no be thief) You be rogue (I no be rogue) You dey steal…

Omoleye Omoruyi 7 years

TMC postpones Fela’s Hard Rock Cafe induction indefinitely

The Temple Management Company (TMC) which had originally scheduled Fela's induction into the Hard Rock Music Memorabilia Collection for Thursday 25th May 2017, has postponed the event till 'a later date'.…

Omoleye Omoruyi 7 years

Hard Rock Cafe to honour Fela Anikulapo Kuti

by Omoleye Omoruyi Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has not stopped receiving accolades, honours and awards, as Temple Management Company (TMC) is set to induct Fela into the Hard Rock Music…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

The Thread: Femi Kuti clears the air on his protest comments

Another day, another controversy. This one involving 2Baba and the son of afrobeat music legend, Fela Kuti. A video was circulated on social media showing Femi Kuti at the shrine…

Tolu 7 years

Afrobeat Legend, Femi Kuti to perform live in Abuja

Afrobeat legend, and four-time Grammy Award nominee, Femi Kuti brings the recently ended Felabration vibe to Abuja this November. The event which is being put together by Chocolate City Group,…

Op-ed Editor 7 years

Opinion: Unmasking Jonathan’s speech

by Anthony Ademiluyi The defeat of King Harold by the Norman William the Conqueror in the Battle of the Hastings in 1067 saw the ascent of French culture in England.…

Isime Esene 8 years

Opinion: Has the world lost its sense of humour?

by Mike Ekunno In the aftermath of Muhammad Ali's passing there's bound to be a blast of emissions that befits the passage of the comet that he was. One of…

Oreoluwa Peters 8 years

No one has covered Fela’s ‘Lady’ as good as the amazing Falana (WATCH)

Nigerian singer, Falana has released her first official video off her Uncover'd series which is a cover to Fela Kuti's Lady. The Falana Uncover’d live performance will see the artiste…

Sola 9 years

Being Fela’s daughter cost me lots of friends – Yeni Kuti opens up

by Anike Jacobs The first child of late Afrobeat maestro Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and manager of his estate, including the Africa Shrine has opened up on how being the legend's…

Sola 9 years

I can only forgive Buhari on one condition… – Seun Kuti

by Anike Jacobs Afrobeat star and late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's son, Seun, has explained why he would not vote this year. He also opened up on the only condition under which…

Sola 9 years

I will only work with Femi when I’m broke – Seun Kuti

by Anike Jacobs Seun Kuti, son of the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, says he can only work with his elder brother, Femi, if he is financially down. In a…

Kolapo Olapoju 9 years

Artiste, Tekno wants Fela to be taught in schools

by Damilola Jagun Afro hip hop act, Tekno, has called for the study of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti in Nigerian schools. The budding singer, real names - Augustine Kelechi, says the…

Isime Esene 10 years

Aren’t they lovely? Afrobeat artiste, @RealSeunKuti shares adorable family photo (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti is posted a photo on Instagram taking a pose with his young family while on a music tour of…

YEditor 10 years

Felabration 2014: Forever lives Fela Kuti

by Adedayo Ademuwagun The 16th annual Felabration festival will be happening in Lagos from October 13 to 19, and many fans are looking forward to the occasion with plenty of…

Kolapo Olapoju 10 years

“My ideal partner shouldn’t necessarily be pretty” || 20 things you never knew about Asa at 32

by Kolapo Olapoju Nigerian international singer, Bukola Elemide, popularly known as 'Asa' turns 32, today, 17 September. Asa recently released her third studio album 'Bed of Stone' to critical acclaim with…

Kolapo Olapoju 10 years

Meet the 93-year-old Grandmother of Femi Kuti (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Afrobeat Icon, Femi Kuti has just shared on his Twitter handle, a photo of his maternal grandmother, who turns 93 today. He is pictured alongside sister, Yeni…

Kolapo Olapoju 10 years

Why do people, and things, become popular? | A YNaija Investigation

by Adedayo Ademuwagun 10 years ago, a young Nigerian based in London returned to Nigeria and did a song. The song became a hit instantly, and a few years…

Kolapo Olapoju 10 years

D’banj is the boss of the White House (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju We doubt if the United States ' White House has ever hosted a bigger star than the Kokomaster. He struts around the White House grounds in…

10 years

Perry Brimah: #WhereIsOurMoney – What Fela Kuti tells us

by Peregrino Brimah Two point eight billion Naira, Oil money is still missing, Dey set up inquiry, Dey say money no lost eo, Dey dabaru everybody supervisor Obasanjo, Dey…

10 years

Opinion: Why Nigeria is still the best country around

by Udofia Joseph People boast of the beauty of Paris, but I say Paris beauty cannot be compared to the streets of Abuja. They boast of the Himalayas, but that…

11 years

Osisiye Tafa: Maybe Afrobeat is dead (30 Days, 30 Voices)

When in 2013, in the midst of similar or worst circumstances than existed in the time of Fela, the newly touted ‘Afrobeat King’, Femi features on a track titled…

11 years

Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti is back with new video, ‘The world is changing’ (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Femi Kuti, the Afrobeat king is back with a new track off his album, No place for my dream. The song, The world is changing is quintessential…

11 years

“I am in a relationship and I am very happy in it” – Fela’s first daughter, Yeni Kuti

by Rachel Ogbu Yeni Kuti, former dancer and daughter of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, was recently interviewed to talk on everything from her famous father to her love life. Kuti had a lot to…

11 years

CNN profiles D’banj, WizKid, May7ven as new generation Afrobeats stars

Step into any of the countless nightclubs in Lagos and you're bound to find yourself immersed in a sonic journey of pulsating beats, groovy samples and hip-hop kicks. In a…

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