Review by Prince Adewale Oreshade As the Yoruba coinage, ‘oraisa’ is to ‘all right sir’, so is the film, Jozi Kings, to the life of the Nigerian street hustler in Johannesburg. The movie shows the life of Chuks, King of Jozi, with a story line that is undoubtedly remarkable. Considering the title of the film... Read More
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CelebrityRead© is a monthly not-for-profit reading event that aims to restore the reading culture amongst young Africans. According to the organisers, “the whole idea is to revive, though gradually, the reading culture amongst African youth, using the ‘celebrity power’. Imagine D’Banj reading from a book to a live audience and the impact it will have... Read More
Ifreke Inyang It was a spectacular evening of great music. However this wasn’t a surprise – it is an unspoken truth that with Omotola, there are no half measures. So from the choice of venue, to the calibre of guests that attended, class shone through. All expectations for Ms Jalade-Ekeinde’s sophomore album were met and,... Read More
Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] MONDAY: ‘I’ve finally retired my Dell PC and jumping onto d Mac book Pro/iPAD bandwagon,’ @segundemuren announced with glee. ‘But wait, unless d iPHONE pings, it’s blackberry for life!’ It’s also the first time that the Ginjah Master, @hitmanTerryG returns to his studio after the car crash. ‘Just resumed to ma studio... Read More
Glory Enyinnaya There are certain terms which you have undoubtedly come across in your financial transactions. Here’s a quick run-down of the most common financial terms and their meanings. Amortization: Amortization is a repayment method in which the amount you borrow is repaid gradually though regular monthly payments of principal and interest over the term... Read More
First time I met Wole Soyinka, I was 16. I didn’t sleep that night. I kept thinking about him. Second time, I was yet to clock 22. In far away India and I spent time with him and even interviewed him, for the Guardian with my publisher and publicist. I sat very close to him... Read More
Ifreke Inyang She may just be a little over five feet, but the immensely gifted Chidinma Ekile ended the Project Fame West Africa Season 3 head and shoulders above the rest. It took several weeks of grooming, performances, criticisms from judges and evictions. But in the end, she was announced the winner of the regional... Read More
Hello there, If you are looking for a way to mingle, spend some cash and get entertained, you have arrived at the right weekend! As the saying goes, better late than never….. we have taken our time in delivering this mailer as it comprises of a variety of events for those who say there... Read More
by Rayo Adebola Since its inception, one of the tools used extensively by web development companies isWordpress. WordPress which has been suited and successfully used as a content management system and blogging platfrom for many. As a way to raise awareness on the optimized usage of this tool and also to showcase this widely used Open... Read More
I was en-route to New York City this past weekend, and as I waiting by the gate with a friend, I couldn’t help but overhear a conversation that got me thinking about the concept of “out with the old; in with the new”. At what point after realizing the current situation we are in is... Read More
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
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