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Endorsements Pour in for Iyanya’s Yudala
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Professor Edwin Mark, renowned music connoisseur and a former university don has an extravagantly enthusiastic appraisal of Yudala, the latest single by Iyanya, the superstar recording artiste.
Mark said that the song Yudala stands out for its clear message and discernible lyrics which every Nigerian can relate to.
Yudala has enjoyed rave reviews from music lovers since its release late last week.
According to Mark, Yudala appeals to the consciousness of every Nigerian who listens to it as it projects the renewed optimism in the new socio-economic and political dispensation.
While lauding the use of local languages such as Ibo, Yoruba and Hausa in the song, Mark also hailed the message in the music which, according to him, radically differentiates the song from its contemporaries.
“Although our entertainment industry is booming, I must confess that I have hardly being impressed by the output of most of our young artistes. What I see is basically content poverty in most releases. That is why this song Yudala immediately caught my attention when I first listened to it.
“Apart from the use of the three major languages, the Yudala song is a clear message for a new Nigeria. My attention was drawn to the contribution by one of the artistes – the part delivered in Yoruba where the person speaks of ‘ilo si waju’ which means progress. Also, the song preaches mutual respect, offers you best wishes and peace of mind as well as prosperity on top of it all. It is a song everyone can relate to as it represents a refreshingly unique offering from the regular, mundane stuff we are used to.”
Led by Made Men Music Group (MMMG) honcho, Iyanya and featuring a quartet of lyrically compatible artistes including Selebobo, Tekno, Baci and Mystro; Yudala is the Cross River-born artiste’s latest effort and represents a multiplicity of universally accepted values such as respect, peace of mind, best wishes and prosperity.
Born Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, Iyanya captured the imaginations of an entertainment-crazy populace when he won the 2008 MTN Project Fame West Africa as well as for his subsequent massive effort Kukere.
The soft-spoken artiste is the co-owner of Made Men Music Group, a record label which is home to artistes such as Tekno, Emma Nyra, Selebobo and Baci.
He released his debut studio album My Story in 2011 which was supported by the singles No Time and Love Truly.
Desire, his second studio album, contained the singles Kukere, Your Waist, Flavour, Sexy Mama and Jombolo. He also won the artiste of the year award at the 2013 edition of the Headies.
Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has announced the postponement of its maiden annual Public Relations, Reputation, Ideas, Concepts and Excellence (PRICE) Awards and Prizes to January 25, 2026.
NIPR
The event, earlier scheduled for December 7, 2025, was deferred to accommodate stakeholders whose observance of Christmas festivities had commenced earlier than expected.
Chairman of the Organising Committee, Mr. Israel Opayemi, urged stakeholders to note the new date and prepare to participate in the ceremony.
He said the awards would motivate professionals, practitioners and scholars, while enhancing Nigeria’s global competitiveness in the public relations ecosystem and strengthening brand equity for all stakeholders.
Opayemi reaffirmed the Committee’s commitment to delivering a best-in-class award administration and ceremony, describing the PRICE Awards as a credible and enduring platform to identify, celebrate and elevate outstanding individuals, campaigns and organisations shaping the public relations landscape across sectors.
The development of the PRICE Awards peaked in September 2025 when the NIPR President and Chairman, Council, Dr. Ike Neliaku, inaugurated a 12-man committee to organise the maiden edition. The inauguration followed the Council’s adoption of the report of a technical team tasked with establishing the awards.
Netflix has announced a landmark agreement to acquire Warner Bros. and HBO Max in a transaction valued at $82.7 billion, a move analysts say will reshape the global entertainment industry.
Netflix
The deal, which includes Warner Bros.’ film and television studios, HBO, HBO Max, and Warner Bros. Games, was unanimously approved by the boards of both companies. Under the terms, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) shareholders will receive $23.25 in cash and $4.50 in Netflix shares for each WBD share.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos described the acquisition as “a defining moment” for the streaming giant, noting that the company intends to maintain Warner Bros.’ current operations while expanding its production capacity.
“By combining Warner Bros.’ incredible library of shows and movies with Netflix’s culture-defining titles, we can give audiences more of what they love and help define the next century of storytelling,” Sarandos said.
The transaction is expected to close within 12 to 18 months, following the planned spin-off of WBD’s TV networks division, Discovery Global, in 2026. Netflix projects annual cost savings of $2–3 billion by the third year after completion and expects the deal to be accretive to earnings per share by year two.
Industry groups, including the Directors Guild of America and Cinema United, have raised concerns about the impact on movie theaters, while regulators are expected to scrutinize the deal over antitrust issues. Netflix has pledged to continue supporting theatrical releases, with Warner Bros.’ cinema commitments running through 2029.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav hailed the agreement, saying it “combines two of the greatest storytelling companies in the world to bring to even more people the entertainment they love.”
Observers note that the acquisition comes 15 years after former Time Warner chief Jeff Bewkes dismissed Netflix as “the Albanian army,” underscoring the dramatic shift in the entertainment landscape.
A major shake‑up rocks viewers and subscribers of DSTV/GOTV as many channels are set to shut down and be removed on January 1, 2026.
The trigger for the upcoming shut‑down is a breakdown in negotiations between the owners of multiple global channels and the pay‑TV operator.
As of December 2025, the deal between Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and DStv/GOtv has expired and the two parties have not reached a renewal agreement.
Without a new carriage/distribution agreement, the channels belonging to WBD risk being pulled off the DStv/GOtv line‑up.
This is the most significant content cutback the service has seen in years.
The affected channels are:
Discovery Channel
TLC
Cartoonito
Cartoon Network
CNN International
Food Network
The Travel Channel
TNT
Investigation Discovery
Real Time
HGTV
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