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Ikenna Anyoku


Ikenna Anyoku was a contributor to the Daily Dot from 2014 to 2016 focusing on viral news and entertainment. He now works as a staff attorney for the Legal Aid Society in New York.

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The most polite rap battle you’ve ever heard

Almost all rap battles are a duel of wits and machismo. This one is no exception—it’s just very nice.

On Sep 30, 2014 by Ikenna Anyoku

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DOJ to Ferguson police: Stop wearing ‘I am Darren Wilson’ bracelets

It's just one of the ways Ferguson officers are upsetting the community.

On Sep 30, 2014 by Ikenna Anyoku

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NFL player gives his daughter a heartwarming pre-cancer surgery pep talk

You don't have to be an NFL fan to root for this player's 4-year-old daughter. 

On Sep 27, 2014 by Ikenna Anyoku

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No one actually recognizes U.S. soccer star Clint Dempsey

Here's proof Americans don't really care about soccer.

On Sep 25, 2014 by Ikenna Anyoku

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9-year-old soccer prodigy lands pro contract thanks to YouTube clips

If he's as gifted as AS Roma thinks he is, Belgium may already be a favorite for the 2026 World Cup.

On Sep 25, 2014 by Ikenna Anyoku

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Your guide to Bo-Taoshi, the most intense sport you’ll never see on ESPN

Part capture the flag and part World War Z, you need to see this to believe it. 

On Sep 20, 2014 by Ikenna Anyoku

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George Mason’s pep band takes on Rage Against the Machine

Your school's pep band was nowhere near this cool. 

On Sep 16, 2014 by Ikenna Anyoku

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This beatboxing baby is really going somewhere

The future of hip-hop’s in good hands. All you other basic babies just got put on notice.

On Sep 12, 2014 by Ikenna Anyoku

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Texas football program defends controversial cotton celebration

The Internet sees all.

On Sep 11, 2014 by Ikenna Anyoku

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Justin Bieber takes his clothes off—and the crowd boos

Justin Bieber stripped down to his boxer shorts for an awkward, scripted (comedy?) bit. The reaction was unexpected.

On Sep 10, 2014 by Ikenna Anyoku

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Wikipedia editors troll and fix Ray Rice page

If the Internet were the 40-yard dash, Wikipedia editors would be Chris Johnson.

On Sep 8, 2014 by Ikenna Anyoku

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Pranksters turn dog into giant bloodthirsty mutant spider to terrify people

Three-foot spider in an elevator! Burn it! Burn it down! … Wait, is that a tail?

On Sep 5, 2014 by Ikenna Anyoku

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Rabbit Island is real, people—and it’s wonderful

The site of a former poison-gas factory in Japan is now the home to a lot of fluffy bunnies.

On Sep 4, 2014 by Ikenna Anyoku

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NYPD officer gives his take on ‘excessive police force’ YouTube videos

Thoughts from the other side of the 'cuffs.

On Sep 4, 2014 by Ikenna Anyoku

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Watch the USA basketball team’s priceless reaction to New Zealand’s pregame dance

James Harden and Derrick Rose should just be happy they weren’t facing New Zealand’s rugby team.

On Sep 3, 2014 by Ikenna Anyoku