KayKay Omar I like public transportation. I like it so much that when I do get my car, I’ll probably just keep hopping the bus for the fun of it. Public transport in Lagos is the s*** y’all! There’s no better way to start your Monday morning than with a passenger-conductor squabble amidst a rain of... Read More
The riveting new movie, Jozi Kings, directed by John Boyton and Nigeria’s Justice Umeh is set to premiere on Friday the 24th of September in cinemas nationwide. The film highlights the day-to-day struggles of the average South African by telling the story of how Chuks, a Nigerian immigrant, rises from petty crook to ‘King of... Read More
Name: Osi Obomighie Interests: Photography, Writing & Acting Describe you in three words: Funny, Focused and Playful Favourite song? None in particular but most Nigerian songs Favourite TV show of all time and why? Everybody Hates Chris because its very funny Pringles! What’s your favourite flavour? Definitely not Onion Funniest/naughtiest thing you did as a kid? Broke... Read More
by Christiana Mbakwe Someone once asked me: “Christiana do you have any advice on how as a woman I can get a guy I am interested in to be more than just friends? I need help…” The question of ‘how to attract the man you want’ is one that has plagued women for decades (I’d... Read More
As soon as I saw his designs, I labeled him, ‘the LaQuan Smith of Nigeria.’ No matter how lame the comparison sounds, because, oh yes, he hasn’t dressed Rihanna or any top celebrity; Chukwuka Hillary Okeke’s designs are becoming staple for Nigerian students on Nigerian university campuses. Born in Enugu, bred in Lagos, but originally... Read More
Name: Queen Martins “Simplicity with elegance comes naturally to me” Describe you in three words: Sophisticated, ambitious & friendly Favourite song? Because of Who You Are – Martha Munizi Favourite TV show of all time and why? Fresh Prince of Bel Air Pringles! What’s your favourite flavour? Spicy Hobbies… Watching films, swimming, bike-riding Childhood ambition: World... Read More
I wake up on an exceptionally bright Sunday morning, wondering what I will make of my day. I sit at my computer and my eyes scan a web page I opened the previous day: Ynaija’s ‘Date-Venue-Time’. Scrolling down to Sunday, I catch a name – The Waterbrook. My first attraction to The Waterbrook is that... Read More
Hadiza Duncan Thanks to my Spanish Academy, I have graduated from sign language to a form of Spanglish. Apart from that, it is life as usual, nothing spectacular happening. I miss home and if I close my eyes and imagine reeeeeaaaalllllyyyyy hard, I can almost believe that I am still in Lagos – there is... Read More
… with #TheAuthenticCelebration! – Celebrates 50 of Nigeria’s most influential young leaders 12 September 2010 – The organisers of The Future Awards (TFA), regarded as Nigeria’s biggest youth event, have announced the kick off of the sixth season. The Future Awards is an annual series of events that last an average of six months, kicking off... Read More
“My name is Abisola Johnson. I’m 28 years old, beautiful and smart. I love God, my family and my friends. I’m a project consultant and I love my job. I’m in love with an investment banker and I hope he marries me. My mission today is to have fun…” Yes, my same old quote! I... Read More
Glory Enyinnaya Biola Johnson was an upwardly mobile engineer climbing the career ladder steadily. One day his company became the victim of a hostile take-over and the next day, he was tossed out on his ear. Ijeoma Nwosu was a British-trained beautician ready to take the world of cosmetology by storm. When she was diagnosed... Read More
Aramide Abe Hi People, Abuja is fast becoming a central hub for events, sales, soirees, shows and exhibitions. In this week’s mailer, half of the events are based in Abuja, I know where I’m moving next!! 😉 Join our FB Group if you haven’t yet (Nigeria: What’s On?) SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Project Desiree Countdown!! ———————– This... Read More
By Ifreke Inyang For friends and fans of Lara George, the wait is over. The heavily gifted gospel singer, who has appeared to go off the radar, is back in the mix. A statement released by her representatives read: “Beautiful people, in the next few hours, Lara George would release the video of ‘HALLELUYAH’ first... Read More
In commemoration of 50 years of the extraordinary accomplishments of Nigeria and it’s people, HiTV & OHTV have prepared a never-before-seen line up for viewers on October 1st. They describe it as a “celebration that [will] entertain, educate and interact” with Nigerians across the globe. It is estimated that the broadcast will reach up to... Read More
If you think you’ve heard it all from Tosin Martins, he’s about to prove you wrong! He recently released a double album which according his label, is “loaded with quality songwriting, real vocals, real issues and as always being engaging and original”. He has also dropped two piping hot online videos of two of the... Read More
By the time you read this His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI will have started his first state visit to the UK. Of this I ask myself the question: “am I bothered”? For a Baptist (I was born one) the Pope’s visit to UK doesn’t really mean much. All I know is that as a UK... Read More
Name: Onyinye Muomah Occupation: Journalist Describe you in three words: Caring, funny and brainy Favourite song: Under Pressure by Queen Favourite TV show of all time and why: Desperate Housewives. It’s a great mix of comedy and drama. Pringles! What’s your favourite flavour? No faves. Hobbies: They used to be hobbies but are now part... Read More
Last weekend might as well been the singles conference in my area. And with that comes a whole lot of stories and advice seeking friends on what to do next. After a few years, I’ve come to realize that we all as people will always have our own inner desires, and we all tend to... Read More
By Onyeka Nwelue We are tired of living the way we live in Nigeria. We are tired of watching the old bullocks tell us lies every day. We are tired of Nollywood filmmakers thinking we don’t know anything. We’ve started making changes. We’ve started standing up for ourselves. But there’s just one place where we... Read More
by Ayotunde Adeniyi As my alarm clock invaded my sleep, I groggily reached to switch off the damned instrument. My hand brushed against a sleeping form. What the hell. The sleep cleared, and the events of yesterday evening came rushing. Ok, time for another quick discharge, as Jennifer (or was it Jane?) stirred and cooed... Read More
KD’s finest rapper, OD (OverDose) is set to finally release his long-awaited album titled H.O.D (Hustle or die). The album, which is expected to drop on the 20th of September, is released under his record label Extreme Music (X3M). We present OVERDOSE… http://bit.ly/aqV5tT DON’T FORGET TO DROP YOUR MESSAGES & COMMENTS ON THE GROUP PAGE:... Read More
Ifreke Inyang The excitement on MTN’s Project Fame West Africa reached an all-time high on this week’s show. The finalists have emerged, and they are: Chidinma, Ochuko, Yetunde, Eyo, Kesse and Tolu. At the start of the show, the hosts, Joseph Benjamin and Adora Oleh appeared on the stage and went through the usual formalities.... Read More
Ifreke Inyang. Last weekend’s round of matches started at Goodison Park. Everton scored twice in stoppage time to snatch a dramatic 3-3 draw at home to Manchester United, who left Wayne Rooney out of their squad after a week of allegations about his private life. Rooney did not even travel to Goodison Park as manager... Read More
‘Demola Adesina Debonair. Suave. Sophistication. No single word can entirely capture the aura that traditionally surrounds the Christ Embassy brand. For the past few years, the church and its leader, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, have been the subject of constant controversy – the kind of scandals that keep the soft-sell industry a lucrative one. First was... Read More
– Hadiza Duncan ‘Awesome, absolutely awesome!’, is what I’m thinking as the plane descends into the Barajas Airport, Madrid. I’ve never been to Spain before. As a matter of fact, I’ve never been anywhere in Europe; and if the absolute truth be told, I’d never left the shores of Naija until 2009, at the ripe... Read More
It was a fab night: the best of fashion, style glamour, as you could only expect from Elite, but what was going though the minds of the guests as they dressed up for the night? Well, the invitation asked the guests to look “chic”, you know that sometimes sometimes confusing word (I mean, what is... Read More
as the Elite Model Look Nigeria 2010 is chosen! Agents of the wealthiest, the most beautiful, the most daring, the most successful… the most everything as far as modeling is concerned throughout the globe: the Elite model agency boasts celebrity models Gisele Bundchen, Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Tyra Banks, Alessandra Ambrosio, Cindy Crawford, Heidi Klum,... Read More
– Osi Obomighie. Whispered in her ears Look of disgust and a slap was the reply Everyone’s attention arrested Her lips wouldn’t stop moving Lashed me with every curse known to man People getting interested and inquisitive Refusing to utter the words whispered Mortified and shocked was my state Misunderstood I knew she was Confused... Read More
Glory The Maestro Most financially savvy people construct their own budgeting templates. If you’d like to construct yours, but have no clue as to where to start, fear not, this post is for you. This is what you have to do: Open an empty Excel sheet. Title it Personal Monthly Budget Planner. Create a cell that... Read More
TeeBeeO (born Tubosun Olowe) is a UK-based Nigerian producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Within the past eight years he has been involved in production and sound designing, where he has carved a niche for himself in music film, games and animation. In 2007 he released the single To dance. TeeBeeO, who holds a Bachelors degree in... Read More