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  • What to Expect From Nigerians If We Win AFCON 2023

    What to Expect From Nigerians If We Win AFCON 2023

    Nigerians have more faith in the Super Eagles to deliver than they have in the federal government. Football is major to us, and our African Giant ego simply won’t let us see other African countries overshadow us. If the Super Eagles emerge as the winners of the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) come February 11th, you can expect these behaviours.

    Main character syndrome

    Nigeria hasn’t won yet, but we’re already the loudest when it comes to fan support on X and IG. If we win, you’ll see brags like, “Only two countries in Africa, Nigeria and the rest.”

    Claim amapiano boss

    After the embarrassment we faced at the Grammy Awards 2023, Naija fans plan to use our AFCON match against South Africa this evening as a metric for who actually owns Amapiano. If we beat Bafana Bafana and go on to win the Cup, Nigerians will make hits about it on Amapiano beats.

    Our Valentine Special is here. We brought back three couples – one now with kids, one now married and the last, still best friends – to share how their relationships have evolved in the last five years. Watch the first episode below:

    Federal government eye service

    The moment the final whistle blows and Nigeria lifts the AFCON cup, trust the federal government to be all up in our faces with “Well done, boys.” 

    That’s their incoming bullshit

    Ugly trad wear

    It’s unclear whether the Nigerian Football Federal (NFF) is working with a small budget or they just have a high taste for ugly traditional wear. But we’re sure the Super Eagles’ final celebration aso-ebi will be more disappointing than the trad they wore at the beginning of the tournament.

    Rest in peace to steeze

    Peak fooling continua

    We’ll use the much-needed win to fool ourselves into forgetting we have a government that needs asskicking.

    Guilt-tripping

    But there will always be those people who’ll guilt trip others for celebrating the win and remind them about the Nigerian problems we’re trying to escape. 

    Football kit hike

    If we win this tournament, the Nigerian jersey will turn to gold, and vendors will make a fortune off it. Get yours now if you plan to, or these Tinubu prices will surprise you.

    If You Want to Watch the Final Live, This Is How Much It Costs to Travel to Cote d’Ivoire for AFCON

    Tomide Marv

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  • The Finalists Of MTN Y’ello Star Competition Reveal Their Greatest Lessons

    The Finalists Of MTN Y’ello Star Competition Reveal Their Greatest Lessons

    How does it feel to be a finalist in a keenly-contested competition? In this interview, the finalists of the MTN Y’ello Star competition talk to us about their experience: the lessons, the fears, the joys, and the journey ahead.

    FayFay

    Right now, I feel excited. This has been a very enlightening experience. I have come to understand that music is more than just singing. There is the business aspect, and it is very detailed too. I didn’t know anything about this before.

    I believe these lessons will affect my music greatly. I am currently relearning, and gathering new ideas. My dreams have grown significantly bigger. Before, I was confused about how to combine fashion with music. But now, with the lessons I have picked up from the classes, I am learning how to manage both and make the best out of it. I am eager to put these things into use when I am out of the house. Overall, I’ll rate my experience here as a 9.

    Ceaser

    It has been God all the way. That’s the honest truth. Only God. I could not have done this on my own. The learning process has been so enlightening. And from the first time till now, I think my performance has improved. I have gotten better, and I am also catching up with the essential things I used to leave out of my previous performances. My performance of “Many Rivers To Cross” was a great way to learn.

    Right now, I am looking forward to being a better musician than I was before coming here. I have a lot to offer, and I cannot wait for the whole world to experience it.

    Storm

    The greatest lesson for me is uniqueness. Everyone here is unique in their own ways. We all have the different and unique approach we bring to singing and performances. And one thing I am looking forward to is how I can make my own uniqueness work for me.

    I’m grateful to the judges and the teachers. Their corrections and lessons teach me the best way to stretch myself and give my best.

    Dotti

    The experience so far has been mind-blowing. Being in the house has renewed my love for music. I can’t imagine myself not singing. I think I have been given a great gift that the world needs to experience.

    Freeborn

    This has been a myriad of lessons. Right from music, to business, to my own personal self. It’s been a session of growth and development. The greatest discovery for me is that there’s more to music. Music is spiritual, it is professional. It is many more. I didn’t know all these before. I didn’t even know that there were some courses you could take to help your development. This has been a complete 10. It is my first and it has surpassed all my expectations.

    Gideon

    I feel excited to be part of the finalists. The tension has reduced a bit, but there is still tension because the race is not over yet. I have learned that music is a business that transcends just singing. As a performer, the vibes you carry matters. And if there’s any greater lesson I have picked up, it is that you can kill two birds with one stone.

    I like to think that I have found my sound vocally. Before coming into the house, I wasn’t sure about a lot of things. I wasn’t as precise too. But now, there’s a visible level of precision, a sense that I know where I am going with this.

    Did you miss the recap? Catch it here:

    Who Will Win The MTN Y’ello Star Competition?

    Kunle Ologunro

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  • Nigerian Paralympic Athletes Are Killing It And We Couldn’t Be More Proud

    The Nigerian Paralympic team are clearly at the Rio games to slay and we are here for it.

    They are currently no 11 on the medal table and have won 8 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals.

    Some of our athletes have even broken world records including Paul Kehinde and Josephine Orji at the male and female Powerlifting events respectively.

    This is nothing new as our Paralympic athletes have consistently put their best foot forward at international games and events.

    We are super proud of all of them and wish them the very best of luck. Go team Nigeria!

    Maryam

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  • The Voice Nigeria Has Come To An End And Nigerians Have Really Mixed Reactions

    The Voice Nigeria Has Come To An End And Nigerians Have Really Mixed Reactions
    Finally, The Voice Nigeria has finally come to an end and we will miss the music and the drama some of the judges served us every Sunday.

    After a few months of stiff and interesting competition between the contestants, A’rese was crowned as the first winner of The Voice Nigeria.

    Nigerians took to Twitter to share their opinion, especially the ones who were happy for A’rese.

    Even A’rese’s fans never hexperredit.

    Some people aren’t huge fans of Chike though.

    Some of them were pained sha.

    https://twitter.com/Gbemiyek/status/759841583944663041

    Maybe Chike is an Arsenal fan.

    https://twitter.com/tuale_CA/status/759843707549982722

    Some people didn’t even notice A’rese throughout the competition.

    Brenda’s fans are hoping she makes it in the music industry regardless.

    Some just couldn’t forget Linda’s Chandelier performance.

    https://twitter.com/Ope__/status/759842956157263872

    When you realise The Voice NIGERIA was shot in SOUTH AFRICA.

    Twitter people and their alakoba work sha.

    A’rese’s hair was basically slaying.

    https://twitter.com/fatvmah/status/759820557047037952

    Congratulations to A’rese on this achievement!

    Maryam

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