We thought Genevieve would only be starring in (and producing) her latest project, Lionheart, which she’s currently shooting in Enugu State. However, it turns out she’s got far more up her sleeve. Yes, that recently released shot from set has her listed as director of the film (working with prolific Director of Photography, Yinka Edward.)... Read More
Here we were, thinking we had seen the last of Senator Dino Melaye’s absurdity, then he threw us into another state of shock when he decided to add one more level of pettiness, just in case we weren’t convinced the first time. You’d think a man whose life was recently threatened by an assassination attempt... Read More
If you have not been following closely, you may have missed the fact that the weekly Federal Executive Council meetings that President Buhari usually heads has had a few glitches recently. Actually, it’s not only the FEC meeting that has met with glitches since President Buhari got back from his medical vacation in March, but... Read More
Music they say is the ultimate form of empathy. Presumably, this is why sound therapists have spent years of researching music to evolve a methodology for restoration of health and relaxation. Personally I became aware of the ability of music to help ease stress and anxiety after discovering Brian Eno’s ambient albums, a sound specifically... Read More
So the President finally decided to take action regarding the Secretary to the Government of the Federation who’s been accused of violating due process in the award of contracts under the Presidential Initiative on the North East. The suspension comes almost 7 months since the allegations were levelled against him. In that time, the House... Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari met behind closed doors with the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita today. While the meeting happened behind closed doors and as has been the practice lately, there were no pictures and the Presidency issued no statement on the meeting, we still found out what was said. You... Read More
Seriously, just look at this. What is going on here? Why does Olajumoke look like loaves of bread were stuffed into her outfit? Or was helium pumped into her blouse? Was there no power to iron or steam her outfit? What is on her head? What are those pants? Most importantly, why? Why does House... Read More
As Afropop and all other African sub-genres continue to battle the generic defination of every African sound as Afrobeats, we are reminded that Fela was inherently so larger than life that easy to attest him as the father of modern African music. During the singer’s extraordinary lifetime, Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s Afrobeat, a Jazz upgrade of... Read More
“Come into me and speak to me, like you spoke to many of your children across the ages, Lord.”
Over the weekend, Lagos state hosted American DJ, Diplo, who was billed as headliner for this year’s edition of Gidifest alongside Nigerian acts Davido, Tiwa Savage, Simi,. Adekunle Gold and others. Gidi Fest 2017 is the music festival’s third edition since the first concert held at Eko Atlantic nearly three years ago. But while following... Read More
We never cease to be strengthened by the roaring confidence of this song. Never cease.
Easter is a season to reminisce and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is also a great opportunity for families to bond and spend quality time together. One way every family can celebrate the holiday together and keep a focus on the reason for the season is to watch movies that reflect on Jesus... Read More
At the heart of pop royalty rapper, Kendrick Lamar has made a place for himself as both messiah and revolutionary for hip-hop and all its defining aspects for black culture. Over the weekend, the Compton MC released his fourth studio album DAMN., ending a two year wait for a project since the release of his... Read More
Over the long weekend, I reconnected with friends and caught up on their lives, especially their emotional and romantic lives. One friend in particular surprised all of us. She likes sex (and from what we’ve heard from her past lovers is quite good at it) but she’s also had a love-hate relationship with intercourse for... Read More
1. The true life stories behind the Turkey vote that everyone is talking about. https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2017/04/as-turkey-gears-up-to-vote-its-traitors-speak-out/523098/ 2. It seems like we’ve been asking forever, but will there ever be press freedom in Africa? http://venturesafrica.com/will-there-ever-be-press-freedom-in-africa/ 3. But elsewhere, it appears to be alive, and thriving. https://www.theguardian.com/media/2017/apr/16/investigative-reporting-alive-well-prizes-prove-it 4. A fellowship fund for African content creators gains new legs. https://www.forbes.com/sites/mfonobongnsehe/2017/04/11/amplify-first-paid-fellowship-for-content-creators-in-africa-sees-inaugural-graduation-in-nairobi/#e1c6d5ba4027 5. America’s new... Read More
YNaija’s Sunday special, Rubbin’ Minds aired a special Easter Edition today and you really should not have missed it. There were blessed words from spiritually grounded professionals and not just about the Lord but about how to make your business, and even your reputation “an alter” from which people are introduced and reintroduced to the Lord.... Read More
It’s easy to forget that, when she isn’t ruffling feathers on the internet, either for opinions about marriage or for speaking up for gay people, or for her thoughts on the relationship of Nigerians with class and colour, Funmi Iyanda’s main claim to fame was (or is) as a pioneer in the Nigerian media space.... Read More
The first episode is a bit intense. Not in the over the top, fun way that Uriel was known for in the Big Brother Naija diary room sessions, but in a more emotional fashion. Depression as an introductory topic is pretty heavy, but she does a solid job. It’s pretty honest and heartfelt, and even though... Read More
You can count on every word and every promise he gives to you. Always. It is Easter Sunday, Jesus is risen again. Promise made, Promise kept. That is God for you. Halleluyah!!! Numbers 23:19 (KJV) God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he... Read More
Eze is translated as ‘My king’. As he is risen today in all his glory, we join our hands with millions across the world to pay homage to the lover of our souls. Thank you for the sacrifice.
[The Church Blog] #EasterTakeawaySeries: Have you prayed? Committed your situation into God’s hands?
Then he is working on your behalf even when it seems nothing is working. It’s 24hrs. Nothing yet. No sign that this Jesus who said he would rise again is even preparing to. No shaking, no vibration, no unusual movements in the sepulchre. Eph 4:9-10 (KJV) (Now that he ascended, what is it but that... Read More
Well, Inspector K is here and it’s a considerably unorthodox type of show for Nigerian audiences. It embraces absurdity and playfulness in a way that risks being dismissed as ‘unrealistic’. But we really can’t wait to see more. Here’s the official description: “Inspector K” is a Crime Comedy about a wacky inspector who through unconventional ways... Read More
Vice President, Professor Osinbajo has been sort of the the star boy of the current administration. ANd we know this because no one from the opposition has come for him in any rude way so far. Not Reuben, not Fani, not even Fayose. That’s how you know that someone is doing a good job in... Read More
The Federal Government has said it spends the sum of N6bn monthly on the 200,000 beneficiaries of the N-Power scheme. The president’s Senior Special Assistant on Job Creation and Youth Employment, Afolabi Imoukhuede, disclosed this on Thursday in Abeokuta. He said the government would spend additional N18bn on 300,000 unemployed graduates that would be hired... Read More
It’s no longer news that there’s $50 million floating around the Nigerian recessed economy with no owner bold enough to come forth. [At least, Patience Jonathan spared us that stress last year] Yesterday, the EFCC “discovered” several amounts in different currencies in an Ikoyi apartment but as can be expected, no one came forward to... Read More
When all hope seems lost, when ‘yam pepper scatter scatter’, the smartest thing to do is to commit the situation to God. He alone fixes what is seemingly irredeemable or shattered beyond salvage. Jesus was about to die but hoping to rise again after three days. A never seen, never heard and never-will-be-after-this phenomenon. A... Read More
On the way to achieving your goal, you need strategic helpers and burden bearers BUT when they are from God, they do not and cannot hijack your vision. They just play their part and leave the scene for you to enjoy your shine exclusively. Mark 15:21 (KJV) “And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who... Read More
This song is such a beauty – such a beauty. Nathaniel and Micah Stampley together is a blessing that never ends. Today, as we remember the sacrifice that Jesus made at Calvary those 2000 years ago, how can we not be overwhelmed by such grace?
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