Healthier Alternatives for Consumers

Healthier Alternatives for Consumers

by Lanre Odusile Consumers are increasingly interested in living wellness-oriented lifestyles. This entails being particularly conscious of what they put in their bodies – what they consume. This consciousness covers their choices of food, beverages, snacks, fruits and other consumables. These consumers closely watch calorie intake and the nutritional elements in whatever they consume. Data... Read More

Vendease hosted the biggest games festival and it was a blast! Here’s what you missed

What happens when you mix food, games and music? You get the Vendease Games Festival! Vendease, Africa’s leading AgriFoodTech brand, held the second edition of its annual games festival on December 11 at Landmark Beach, Victoria Island. The event which played host to fun lovers who were looking to kick off their detty December in... Read More

Vendease Games Festival

December 25, 2021

REDTV’s feature length movie, Unintentional, to premier on Boxing Day

The United Bank for Africa (UBA)’s Lifestyle and Entertainment channel, REDTV, is launching its star-studded blockbuster movie, ‘Unintentional’ on boxing day, December 26th, 2021. The movie stars some of Africa’s biggest names in the movie industry, featuring Kate Henshaw, Efa Iwara, OmowumI Dada, Beverly Osu, Chioma Okoli, Tina MBA, Mike Uchegbu. Unintentional is a feel good, love... Read More

Beverly Osu, Bola Atta, Chioma Okoli, Efa Iwara, kate henshaw, Mike Uchegbu, Olufemi Bamigbetan, OmowumI Dada, redtv, Tina Mba, unintentional, Zeina Otonjo

December 24, 2021

MTV Base Roundtable set to rank the hottest Nigerian songs of 2021

MTV Base has asked the expertise of a star-studded panel of music heads to determine the year’s top 20 Nigerian hits. The highly anticipated MTV Base Roundtable 2021 will be as hot as ever as we discover which Nigerian songs made the most impact in the industry this year. Watch the highly anticipated special exclusively... Read More

Akinyemi Nizzle Solanke, Damilola Akinwunmi, DVPPER Music, Motolani Alake, MTV Base, nigeria, Sheye Banks, Titilope Adesanya, Tola Adekoya, ViacomCBS Networks Africa

October 5, 2021

Africa Magic set to light up DStv screens with four new Drama Series from October

Plus, new seasons of Music Buzz, Turn Up Friday, Owambe Saturday and a spinoff to the Mercy & Ike show – Mercy, What Next? Africa Magic has unveiled a stellar lineup of new original programming set to hit DStv screens from October at an exclusive media launch in Lagos on Thursday, 30 September 2021. Following... Read More

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September 6, 2021

Dreams from the Slum, The True and Pure Religion Foundation collaborate to celebrate International Day of Charity

Going back to school which was a routine ritual is now fraught with uncertainty and challenges for families especially those living in slum area due to the current hike in the cost of goods and services. To promote civic goals, Dreams from the Slum Empowerment Initiative” and “The True and Pure Religion Foundation partnered to celebrate International Day... Read More

“The True and Pure Religion Foundation, Adlai Heroes Foundation, Delifrost, IJA foundation, Isaac Success Omoyele, JTA foundation, Lagos Food Bank, LEAP Africa, Slum Empowerment Initiative

September 6, 2021

“I knew I needed grief therapy”, Toke Makinwa discusses losing her parents, going through a divorce and more #WithChude

This week’s episode of #WithChude gave viewers a glimpse into the life of media personality, actor and influencer, Toke Makinwa. In this exclusive interview, she discusses dealing with the grief of losing her parents, handling betrayal and a disastrous divorce with host and co-founder of Joy Inc., Chude Jideonwo. Losing both her parents at her... Read More

#WithChude, Chude, toke makinwa

September 6, 2021

AFF, Access Bank foster tech diversity with female-centric Digital Academy

Committed to fostering diversity in the African Tech Industry, the Africa Fintech Foundry (AFF) and Access Bank’s W Initiative have collaborated to establish a Female Digital Academy, which will educate over 500 women to become technology gurus over the next 3-5 years. The Female Digital School is a female-centric digital academy that educates and prepares... Read More

Access Bank, Africa Fintech Foundry (AFF), Ayona Trimnell, Daniel Awe

September 3, 2021

Talented Isono cast Nthati Moshesh, Moshidi Motshegwa, Emmanuel Castis and Senzo Radebe lead nominations for the Royalty Soapie Awards 2021

ViacomCBS Networks Africa’s, Black Excellence channel BET Africa (DStv 129, GOTv 21) is proving to be a strong contender with multiple nominations at the Royalty Soapie Awards 2021 for their first original daily drama ISONO, co-produced with Clive Morris Productions. The channel that celebrates black culture and storytelling scored an incredible eleven nominations at the... Read More

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September 3, 2021

Over 3 million naira worth of prizes for Nigerian writers in the Green Diamond essay competition

Most Nigerian writers are in a constant search for opportunities to showcase their writing prowess and make money while doing so. While there are many opportunities available to writers, they are almost not sufficient or well rewarding for the effort and talent put into the creative process of writing. The Green Diamond Essay Competition introduces... Read More

“Celebrating 60 years of our togetherness”, Green Diamond

September 2, 2021

Announcing the winner of the first BBC World Service International Podcast Competition

The BBC World Service’s first International Podcast Competition has been won by 38-year-old development sector worker Namulanta Kombo from Kenya. Launched earlier this year, the competition was open to non-broadcast/podcast professionals from Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. There was a fantastic response, with almost 1000 entries. The BBC World Service will now help Namulanta, who... Read More

BBC, Fay Fay, Jedi Ramalapa, Jon Manel, Kenya, Mary Hockaday. Johnny Kanagasooriam, Namulanta Kombo, nigeria, Odudu Efe, Paula Rogo, Sharon Machira, south africa, Tim Davie, To My Daughter

September 2, 2021

“It just felt like there were a lot of external things in my body”- African media expert, Biola Alabi discusses dealing with infertility, multiple IVF treatments and divorce #WithChude

What does perfect even mean? This week on #WithChude, media expert, filmmaker and producer, Biola Alabi discussed dealing with infertility, multiple IVF treatments, divorce and walking away from a job that was dear to her heart while the entire world viewed her life as perfect. In this exclusive interview with host and co-founder of Joy... Read More

#WithChude, Biola Alabi, Chude Jideonwo, Joy Inc

September 2, 2021

Radio Now launches ‘The Book I’m Reading’ with RMD

‘Radio Now,’ an audio content media company dedicated to providing factual, unbiased and Nigerian-focused programming, announces the launch of a brand new programme, The Book I’m Reading. The Book I’m Reading is hosted by legendary actor and culture enthusiast, Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly called RMD. The program is supported by Sterling Bank. The Book I’m Reading,... Read More

' The Book I’m Reading, 'Radio Now, #TBIR, Ezra Olubi, Paystack, Radio Now 95.3 FM, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Sterling Bank

September 1, 2021

MTV Base wins Marketing Edge ‘Outstanding Entertainment Company of the Decade’ Award

The home of Youth Culture and Entertainment, MTV Base, has been recognized as the Outstanding Entertainment platform of the Decade at the 8th Annual Awards of Excellence hosted by Nigeria’s leading marketing industry publication, Marketing Edge. According to the organisers, MTV Base was honoured for its widespread impact across the African entertainment space, with particular... Read More

2baba, Baba Akintunde Johnson, Monde Twala, MTV Base, ViacomCBS Networks Africa, wizkid

August 31, 2021

The biggest night in Hip Hop, the 2021 ‘BET Hip Hop awards’ returns to BET Africa this October

The 2021 ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ will air live on BET Africa DSTV channel 129 and GOTv channel 21 #HIPHOPAWARDS Today BET announced that the 2021 “BET Hip Hop Awards” will return to Cobb Energy Center in Atlanta, GA, on Friday, October 1, with the broadcast premiere airing on Wednesday, October 6, at 2:00 WAT/... Read More

Atlanta, BET Africa, Cobb Energy Center, Monde Twala, ViacomCBS Networks Africa

August 31, 2021

‘Fix it on the Go’ with the DStv Self-Service options

Being in charge of what you watch and when to watch is a fantastic feeling. You also know what else is a fantastic feeling? Being able to monitor how things are going and when things go wrong, so you can resolve the issue as swiftly as possible. Let’s face it – we’ve all experienced some... Read More

DSTV, DSTV Self-Service, Mutilchoice

August 30, 2021

Peak celebrates Nigeria Paralympians for new World Records set

It has been a milestone for our Unstoppable Nigerian Para-powerlifting team and today, we celebrate them for their resilience and wins in the ongoing TOKYO 2020 Paralympic games. They have truly shown us that impossibility is nothing with the incredible feat they have each achieved in their different para-lifting categories. We are particularly proud of... Read More

Bose Omolayo, nigeria, Oluwafemiayo Folashade, paralympians, peak, TOKYO 2020 Paralympic games

August 30, 2021

Young leaders and entrepreneurs take centre-stage at EkoYouth; hosted by Lagos State and EbonyLife Place

Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture hosted a youth conference, EkoYouth, with EbonyLife Place, to highlight the leadership qualities and entrepreneurial achievements of young people in Lagos. Organised in partnership with The Future Project, EkoYouth featured panel discussions on leadership and business, a ‘pitchathon’ for young entrepreneurs to win seed funding for their... Read More

Access Bank Plc., Bada Akintunde-Johnson, Dafe Oboro, EbonyLife, EkoYouth, Favour Adeleke, Fuad Lawal, Mo Abudu, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, Otosirieze Obi-young, Sandra Amachree, Ugo Nwosu

August 27, 2021

One million naira and lots of reward are up for grabs as Qtaby Online Talent Hunt Competition returns this September

The Qtaby Online Talent Hunt Competition which is a platform that creates opportunities and visibility for budding talents, helping them channel their creative energy positively while grooming them and helping them launch their career professionally is back with the second edition with a much bigger grand prize and even more opportunities than the maiden edition... Read More

August 27, 2021

Broda Shaggi, Iyabo Ojo and Akpororo Turn Up with the Infinix Note10 Nationwide Caravan Tour

Earlier in June this year, Infinix unveiled the Note 10 series in a remarkable online launch featuring top celebrities and incredibly engaging activities. Now, it turned out to be an even more exciting experience with the caravan campaign tour. The event kicked off in Lagos at FINET in Ikeja and at the NYSC Camp in... Read More

Abuja, Akpororo, Broda Shaggi, delta state, Delta State University, FINET, Ibadan, Infinix, Infinix Note 10, Iyabo Ojo, lagos, nysc

August 25, 2021

The Bandhitz emerge winners of Trophy Extra Special Band Season 2

After weeks of intense training, awe-inspiring performances and gut-wrenching eliminations, The Bandhitz emerged winners of Trophy Extra Special Band Season 2. Edging out The Alian Tribe, Benedictz and Elixir – who came second, third and fourth respectively – with an exciting mashup of Naija hits songs, The Bandhitz got crowned the Extra-Special Band, walking away with the grand prize of... Read More

africa, Bada Akintunde-Johnson, Cobhams Asuquo, elixir, MTV Base, The Alian Tribe, The Bandhitz, Timi Dakolo, Tolulope Tomori Adedeji, Trophy Extra Special Band, TuBaba, ViacomCBS

August 25, 2021

DJ Zinhle reveals pregnancy as her new reality TV series premieres this September

It is the year of black women at BET Africa (DStv channel 129 GOtv Channel 21), and today the channel announced the launch of its fourth female led local reality show featuring one of Africa’s most inspiring and celebrated superstars popularly known as DJ Zinhle. The reality show titled, DJ Zinhle – Unexpected, is set... Read More

BET Africa, DJ Zinhle, Monde Twala, Nomuzi Mabena, Pearl Thusi, Vaicom

August 24, 2021

Unlimited entertainment for subscribers as Glo TV takes off

A unique television streaming service, Glo TV, which can be accessed on the web, IOS and Android platforms, has been unveiled by National Telecommunications Company, Globacom. “Glo TV brings engaging, interactive and premium entertainment content through a rich bouquet of offerings including hundreds of live entertainment programmes, music, documentary, news, original shows, fashion, lifestyle, kiddies’ interest channels... Read More

Glo TV, Glo TV app, Globacom

August 24, 2021

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ star, Awkwafina, set to debut season two of comedy show ‘Awkwafina is Nora from Queens’ this August

Awkwafina is Nora from Queens’ season 2, to premiere on Comedy Central’s Saturday night origilols ———- Following a successful first season of Comedy Central’s Awkwafina is Nora From Queens, the channel that makes life funnier is set to premiere season 2 on Saturday 28 August at 21:30 WAT/22:30 CAT (on Comedy Central Africa DStv Channel... Read More

Andrew McCarthy, Awkwafina, Crazy Rich Asians

August 18, 2021

Reddington Zaine Laboratory creates additional COVID testing centres for travelling Nigerians

As the world begins to recover from the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, various measures have been adopted by different Governments to ensure safety of their citizens. Several countries including the UK, USA, Canada, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, Ghana, the European Union etc now require a NEGATIVE COVID-19 TEST as part of the travel requirements... Read More

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August 18, 2021

Access Bank’s USSD security advancement protects customers against fraud

Seeking best-in-class ways to safeguard the resources of its customers, Access Bank PLC introduced the *901*911# USSD code, a solution that allows customers act swiftly to prevent fraudulent activities on their accounts. The service allows customers of all account types to deactivate a USSD profile simply by dialling *901*911# from any phone, inputing the registered... Read More

*901*911#, Access Bank

August 18, 2021

Be a millionaire in the Crown Premium Pasta One-One Dance Campaign

Crown Premium Pasta, a Non-Sticky and Great Quality Pasta that allow Consumers to Delight their Family and friends with countless recipes (see our You Tube platform; Crown Premium Pasta) is a Brand that is friendly, fun, warm and that puts Consumer first. Crown Premium Pasta is happy to announce the commencement of one of her... Read More

Crown Premium Pasta, One-One Dance

August 17, 2021

On BET Africa’s Isono, Sarah & Vorster team up to destroy Mother Mary

This August, BET Africa (DStv channel 129, GOtv Channel 21) is thrilled to expand the riveting storyline, and welcomes back seasoned South African actor Jack Devnarain. He returns to the suspenseful ISONO on a quest of revenge to get even with AB (Senzo Radebe) and sees a lucrative opportunity to go for Vorster’s business. Earlier on... Read More

Reality TV, Sponsored

(Senzo Radebe, BET Africa, Jack Devnarain, Makwande, Mother Mary, Nthati Moshesh, Siviwe, Vosloo, Zoleka

August 17, 2021

Health and safety remain the core of our business…Beloxxi Industries Ltd

Beloxxi has restated its commitment to the safety of its staff, consumers and its environment, according to a statement by the President/CEO, Mr Obi Ezeude “The safety of our people is of the utmost priority. It is a part of our day-to-day performance. We take responsibility for the safety and health of our employees, customers... Read More