AP – President, Goodluck Jonathan. Picture: Sunday Alamba ‘Nigeria at war with Boko Haram’ Nigeria’s presidency on Friday said the country was at war with Boko Haram, apparently backing off previous claims that the Islamist rebels were on the run and desperate. President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration has been fiercely criticised over its handling of the conflict,…
The Oscars aren’t just about who wins on the big night, they are about a concentrated publicity push for a group of actors and movies. In the weeks leading up to the awards things like cover stories, buzz and fashion can have just as much of an impact on an actor’s career as whether…
Pharrell is speaking out about the supposed lack of “color” on his new album cover G I R L. Find out what the ridiculously talented P tells TheYBF.com about the controversy and what he had to say about the black women who surround him. He has lots to get off his chest…. So it seems many people are upset…
“There is no shame in Black beauty” Newcomer Lupita Nyong’o was honoured with the Best Breakthrough Performance Award at the 7th annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon for her work in critically acclaimed film, 12 Years a Slave, presented by fellow actress, Alfre Woodard. If there were lessons to be picked up on self esteem if you happen…
Richard Branson on Finding Funding. Editor’s Note: Entrepreneur Richard Branson regularly shares his business experience and advice with readers. Ask him a question and your query might be the inspiration for a future column. Q: I am a social entrepreneur, striving to develop a business in Africa that makes a difference, but my struggle is the…
“I charge N1.5m to write songs” Lagos-based songwriter, Harrison Okiri, aka Mr Songz, who is currently living large under his new management, Kcee’s 5Star Music, has disclosed that he now charges N1.5million to write songs. Harrison, composer of Kcee’s Limpopo (See video below)hit track (a mega hit in Nigeria, has over 2 million views as…
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