How have you been saying some these words? Senator Dino Melaye lists out popular statements that he believes everyone has said at least two times, and said incorrectly – supposedly they are grammatical blunder. Some interesting ones are instead of “she delivered a baby boy”, the correct English should be
2-year post study UK visa is coming back
Five years after it was abandoned, the 2 year post study visa for international students is returning. Boris Johnson’s government announced it will be bringing back the visa in a strategic plan to boost the fight against life-threatening illnesses and research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). While students of STEM may be highly […]
Oscar Okwurime dies in UK Immigration detention center
Oscar Okwurime, a Nigerian man of Edo origin died last week, 12th Sept at Harmondsworth detention centre after complaining for weeks that he was having pains on his side. The 34 year old who recently entered the UK on a visitor’s visa was found dead by a fellow detainee. Oscar arrived to the UK with […]
Is the Whatsapp rumour: “Settlement Refugee or humanitarian protection and Windrush Damage control” true?
An immigration rumour surrounding people with no documents being eligible for Indefinite Leave to Remain is circulating on WhatsApp. Even people not eligible when you look at the criteria are being pushed to go ahead and apply. There is the saying that there is nothing impossible, so is there a chance that the rumors are true?
UK’s Annual 8th Edo Festival to hold this November 2019
Calling all Edos to one of the best festivals in diaspora – The Edo Festival and Awards of 2019. Following its successful run for the last 7 consecutive years, the festival is back to celebrate all things Edo with entertainment events and entertainment to include cultural dance, live band, fashion show, exhibition, comedy and much […]
Before they were famous: DaBaby and the Awutes mugshot
DaBaby and his Nigerian American homeboys put Nigeria on the map with their suave style at Qualityentllc’s wedding at the weekend. Also put on that map was Qualityentllc and his family’s unsettling criminal past – a good thing that music is finally paving the way for them. Before fame, y’all know DaBaby got into all […]
DaChukwuBaby: DaBaby and his Gang at Nigerian Wedding
DaBaby has put Nigeria on the suave map following his viral Instagram video. While he may not be Nigerian, DaBaby and his ‘gang’ were all dressed to the nines in traditional Nigerian attire to honour their
Meet Timi Dorgu: The CofE Bishop son who created Chioma’s engagement ring
He has created bespoke rings for popular athlete Perri Shakes-Drayton and her long jumper husband who is currently starring in Nigeria’s Big Brother 2019 House. But not until he customised OBO’s requested engagement ring for Chioma did Timi fully make his mark as a certified bespoke DiamondByDorgu ring designer. Meet the privileged Timi, a Nigerian […]
#Chivido2020: How much did Chioma’s ring cost?
Davido just proposed to his new fiance, Chioma Rowlands, with an enviable ring surrounded by family and friends who partook in creating the memorable surprise. 1NB can reveal that her new ring was specially envisioned by Hatton Garden’s Diamonds by Dorgu at a rumored cost of £8000 (N3.6 million).< The cost may truly be that […]
African Giant’s Burna Boy tours the UK: Get your tickets here
Following the sell out success of the USA leg, gbese King’s Burna Boy will be coming to perform the UK leg of his African Giant tour in November. The Nigerian artist who just released his latest single, Gum body with Jorja Smith will be entertaining fans with his music many of which have been 2019’s […]
Our 21st Gen Wizkid has arrived: 5 facts about #heisrema Rhema
Dumebi Dumebi kpalanga…. Eh Dumebi Dumebi don go carry belle Eh Dumebi Le Kwa na mi si, see Omoye Come see Omoye, O baby oyoyo If you know this song, then you may already know the young upcoming artist behind it – REMA aka Divine Ikubor. Rema is not only gaining popularity in Nigeria’s mainstream […]
Basketmouth aka Bright Okpocha: 5 Ehen facts
Arguably Nigerian comedy’s greatest export, Basketmouth has been dominating the UK comedy scene for over 10 years now. As he prepares to relaunch his one-man show in the UK, we learn 5 ehen facts including his UK achievements, family and more that makes him Basketmouth aka Bright Okpocha – the UK’s adopted Nigerian comedy great.
Valentine Comedy Show 2019: Basketmouth in Manchester –> Hilton Deansgate
Our staple event of the valentine season – Basketmouth comedy show is back in Manchester, February 2019 for its 10th year. This year however has a different location and format as the tagline – Son of Peter – suggests. Bright Okpocha aka Basketmouth will be performing a live
Valentine Comedy Show 2019: Basketmouth in Birmingham –> Second City Suites
Our staple event of the valentine season – Basketmouth comedy show is back in Birmingham, February 2019 for its 10th year. This year however has a different location and format as the tagline – Son of Peter – suggests. Bright Okpocha aka Basketmouth will be performing a live
Valentine Comedy Show 2019: Basketmouth London –> The Indigo, O2
Our staple event of the valentine season – Basketmouth comedy show is back in London, February 2019 for its 10th year. This year however has a different location and format as the tagline – Son of Peter – suggests. Bright Okpocha aka Basketmouth will be performing a live one-man show for the very first time […]
How to get a Nigerian Emergency Travel Certificate in the UK
Emergency travel certificates (ETC) are one of the easiest services available at the Nigerian High Commission in London, UK. It can be applied for if a Nigeria citizen is in need to travel in the nearest future, but passport is lost, stolen, or possibly waiting for a passport application to be processed. Here are some […]
Tips on applying for a Nigerian passport online in the UK
Applying for a Nigerian passport in the UK was once a traumatic experience. Times are changing though. Applications and payments are now made online – making the process more bearable and straight-forward than ever before. From application to collection, here are what you need to know when applying for a Nigerian passport in the UK.
Can I apply for my child’s British passport, after getting ILR?
So we have our Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK, now its time to give our children their British passport on this basis. However, according to UK GOV, a child(ren) born before a parent received their ILR is not automatically
The full 25 days of Kim Kardashian family Kristmas
Previously, the Kardashians served fans with a single Christmas family photo card. This year, they decided to go different and gift fans with fun holiday photocard for each day of December up to Christmas day – 25th of December 2017. Led by Mrs Kim K West, each photo was taken in a clear white backdrop […]
Keeping up with the young’uns: Popular ‘Black’ British (London) slangs making waves
Just when you thought you got wagwan and bomboclat in the bag, you start to hear uckers and dun know. Although Black British slangs – from a mix London’s grime music and Jamaican Language, patois – has been around a long time, but the likes of Dapaah, Stormzy and JHus are hyping it more than […]
5 facts y’all did not know about Patricia Bright
Well technically, Patricia Bright is transparent and everything there is to know is on YouTube. But, with seven hundred and fifty one videos uploaded so far, on her self-titled and Britpoplife channels, how many have you watched and how many of these did you know?
Who’s who?: Guess which twin Ava and Alexis McClure
4 year old Nigerian-Irish-American twins, Ava and Alexis McClure captured the world’s heart with their gorgeousness and curiosity. They are so alike physically and completing each other sentence that it can be tricky telling which is Ava or Alexis. Can you tell who is who?
How Mr. White in Joyner Lucas’ ‘I’m not racist’ won THAT debate
If he was unheard of before, Joyner Lucas has certainly made his mark globally with his viral video: I’m Not Racist. The provocative video revolves around racial grievances between blacks and whites in America, and it’s portrayed heavily with stereotypes – the white supremacist vs the lazy black man. While Joyner’s aims were to reflect […]
Look who are big sisters! McClure twins welcome a baby brother
Our favourite twins welcomed a baby brother, the Mcclure family annouced. Entering the world on November 11th weighing 9.3lb, baby JT was delivered by
Stefflon Don and Dont Jealous Me comedian to lead London’s anti-slavery march
SteffLon Don and Dont Jealous Me comedian, Tolu are among stars pledging to lead a planned national anti-slavery march in London in support of the #saynotoslavery campaign. The march comes following a CNN video footage which confirmed rumours of black Africans being sold in Libya. In the disturbing video, a ‘human’ auctioneer is heard shouting […]
Hair-spiration: Tiwa Savage and Patricia Bright serving…
Red/auburn hair are the new stunning black as Tiwa Savage and Patricia Bright shows. A post shared by BellaNaija (@bellanaijaonline) on Nov 25, 2017 at 2:19pm PST
King Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi: The fascinating life of a modern Ooni
His Imperial Majesty, King Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, is treasured beyond the Yorubas and Nigerians, as his recent visits to the US and UK showed. He sits on the same pedestal as the UK Queen, his security detail is far higher than any Nigerian politicians’ and as traditional rulers go, he is not just any Oba (king), he […]
Ooni of Ife and English lady speak Yoruba…on his royal UK tour
His Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi – Ooni of Ife is being hosted by top UK executives following his royal arrival to London on November 20th. He arrived Birmingham on Friday, conversing with an English woman in Yoruba before meeting the Vice Chairman of Birmingham University and addressing students. He was later entertained with a Yoruba-styled
Valentine Comedy Show 2018: Lord of the Ribs –> Manchester –> Hilton Deansgate
Valentine’s day may seem a long time away, but it is just over 2 months away before Basketmouth returns to unite and make UK comedy lovers laugh at the pretigious Hilton hotel, Manchester. Last year’s huge number of turnouts in London secured an immediate date for 2018, with Manchester’s Hilton the hotspot for the event. […]
Valentine Comedy Show 2018: Basketmouth’s Lord of the Ribs –> London –> Wembley SSE Arena
Valentine’s day may seem a long time away, but it is just over 2 months away before Basketmouth returns to unite and make UK comedy lovers laugh. With nearly 10,000 people turning up earlier, it successes delivered an instant date for next year 2018, with 2 dates for 2 different locations confirmed. Confirmation of ‘Wo’ […]
The YaSS and Why Now styles at Susu and Banky’s #BAAD 2017
Dubbed the unmissable wedding of 2017, Adesua and Banky’s traditional Nigerian wedding saw celebrities and guests descend in numbers to the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, showcasing their personalities through individual styles, make-up and overall look. The ceremony’s official colours were maroon-velvet for men and pink for ladies. Among the star studded men, Ebuka, Noble Igwe […]
Edo meets Yoruba: Adesua x Banky W #BAAD2017
In a 2016 snapchat, Banky W once said: “if or when I do get married, no way, I am doing that huge Lagos wedding”, and in a recently surfaced video, Susu had the same opinion. 2 heavily publicised introduction, 2 bridal parties and 2 bachelors’ gathering later, Bankole Wellington and Adesua Etomi’s traditional wedding commenced […]
Do you remember Premiere Gaou?
Take it back, where were you and what were you up to when this song came on air? It never ends well if it the follow up isn’t:
It’s back! The hood, better, best of X-factor 2017 first auditions
Its that time of the year again, X-factor is back! Simon Cowell, Nicole Schezinger, Louis Walsh and Sharon Osborne return for another year to find who could possibly have that extra factor in 2017. While the show started off a drab on Saturday, also airing on Sunday, it eventually got round to contestants worth watching. […]
He’s blown: Come through Michael Dapaah
You know you have made it when Craig David tweets your talent, meme tribute trends on Twitter UK & Ireland, Canada and Australia, plus 81k retweets, the list goes on. Michael’s talent saw him win Comedian of the Year at The African Pride Awards 2017, but the hilarious mockumentary, #SWIL put him on a different […]
5 boys orphaned as dad dies weeks after mum
He was merely 38 year old when he succumed to cancer after a 3 year battle. Nigerian man, Omena Ubiaro passed in the early hours of 4th Sept at a Wolverhampton hospice – a day before burial commencement for his wife, also 38, who had died 6 weeks earlier. What was meant to be Makeda’s […]
KSI: 1.4billion views, 17 million subs and £5 million…your British Nigerian YouTube giant
The name KSI is fast becoming a household name worldwide, but among the young British crowd he has a cemented existence. His estimated yearly earnings compiled for ‘How much are black Youtube stars making so far in 2017‘ was reading just over 4m. With figures updated regularly, in the space of a week his new […]
How much are black Youtube stars making so far in 2017?
All efforts go into creating educative, entertaining and inspiring videos for their worldwide fans, but how much are black Youtubers being rewarded for their hardwork? While there are countless numbers of black content creators among millions of YouTubers, 40 well known names have been compiled together to explore the financial rewards possible for being on […]
What camera set-up does KSI use for YouTube?
A millionaire at just 24, KSI’s camera equipment are the best of the best forms of electronics that make good quality YouTube videos for viewers. Beyond the good quality video, KSI used a upload a minimum of
Social media ‘relationship goals’ Nakita x Terroll split… and drop his and hers videos of why
They were once called ‘relationship goals’ with tons of young people idolising them. A year plus into dating, social media couple Nakita and Terroll have called it quits. It was initially made to out have ended amicably until Nakita dropped a bombshell Youtube video revealing why they had broken up “from her point of view”.
Don’t Jealous Me and wife debut baby bump…a year after wedding
Nigerian Britico comedian Don’t Jealous Me and wife, Yemi, are expecting! The young ‘relationship goals’ couple dropped photos of a glowing ready to pop
Wizkid, Harrysong, Desmond Elliot…NAIJA repping at Notting Hill Carnival
Oya oya ask your mummy Awon eleyi awon eleyi won bad gon Oya oya ask your daddy Awon eleyi awon eleyi won bad Wizkid: ‘Don’t Dull’ Crowds gathered at Lagos Corner and RBMA ‘culture clash’ soundsystem to enjoy Naija vibes at the Notting Carnival 2017. Global music instituition, Red Bull’s Music Academy (RBMA) hosted a […]
Viral video of man filming his own death while making a “quicksand” escape video: Did he really die?
The video of a man jumping into a quicksand supposedly filming an ‘how to escape’ video has gone viral. The video – somewhat disturbing – shows the man gradually sinking into the quicksand, never coming back up and presumed dead as the clip ends abruptly. https://youtu.be/zTGJKT2ZIK4 Rumour is that he died, since no follow up […]
Nigeria corner and Wizkid will be at Notting Hill Carnival 2017
The Notting Hill Carnival has arrived! As usual Nigeria Corner will continue to take its spot at the event, but Wizkid has only recently been confirmed to make an appearance – at a different stand. While the Corner holds at Adela Street from 12pm to 7pm, Wizkid will be at
Congratulations in order? “Pregnant” Funke Akindele, 40 celebrated…months after JJC’s Olowogbogboro quote
Pictures and videos often tell a thousand words. A recently uploaded video by JJC SKillz, of his actress wife, Funke Akindele, celebrating her 40th birthday was no different despite silence on the p word. It appears to confirm the Jenifa’s Diary star is pregnant following previous videos of the actress at the 2017 Glo Lafta […]
Funke Akindele’s celebrated age vs wiki’s documented age
As renowned actress Funke Akindele celebrated turning 40 on the 24th Aug 2017, with her husband, JJC skillz, friends, colleagues and fans around the world, Wikipedia was clocking a different number – on her behalf…
Wow! Is this the best CV advice ever? Twitter user dishes out for FREE
An Haitian based legal professional shares CV advice that many queue up to pay for. Teresi has been praised for her useful and applicable advice with over 56k retweets and 150k likes. While she started off stating she had 5 resume tips, it actually went into some detail on what and what not to include […]
See negotiating skills! Oyinbo price banana and groundnut with road sellers
As the sellers refuse his first negotiation, the pidgin speaking white man responds to the seller with: “God punish your enemy” before continuing his stance on ₦1,200 for a ₦1,600 banana. He eventually moves on to negotiating groundnut, insulting and laughing his way through with the sellers. Who won the negotiation in the end?
When you hear rats has taken over Presidential Aso Rock villa, and all you imagine is…
US based Nigerian journalist, Adeola Fayehun, elaborates… Rats Chase Nigerian President @MBuhari From Office! pic.twitter.com/lKWWonNgbm — Adeola Fayehun (@AdeolaFayehun) August 23, 2017
Exploring why Evelyn killed her husband, Eze, in India
The story of handsome 30 year old Eze stabbed to death by his wife in India, stroked a cord with Nigerians worldwide. Videos and photos emerged of Evelyn holding on to her dead husband’s body, sobbing uncontrollably before been led away on charge of murder by Indian police to chants of “God go punish your […]