On this thought-provoking episode of #WithChude, Nigerian singer-songwriter Adedamola Adefolahan, popularly known as FireBoy DML, opened up to host Chude Jideonwo about navigating the nature of new-found fame, self-doubt, and the pressure to continuously churn out great music. Asked about how he manages pressure as a young celebrity, Fireboy told Chude, “Nobody really manages pressure...
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It’s day 37 in the Big Brother Naija house and noodle brand, Indomie, decided, among other things, to put the housemates cooking skills to the test. So, the housemates spent most of yesterday attending to the task assigned to them. The presentation required of them included showing their culinary skills, buttressed with indigenous culture. Kiddwaya, Nengi...
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RECYCLESPAY PROJECT is an Eco-friendly innovation of African Cleanup Initiative that makes education affordable and accessible to children in low income schools. The project has received the endorsement of some school owners and parents to show that it is a viable project. Suffice to say, the project addresses TEN (10) SDG’s (1-No Poverty, 3-Good Health,...
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned Nigerians to stop consuming an organic apple and black currant juice, named Pure Tassie, originating from Australia. NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Moji Adeyeye, disclosed that the products had been certified harmful for human consumption. “The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of Hong Kong’s...
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by Oghene-ovie Agboge How well do you know me? The thoughts and impression we have of someone are simply the sides or stories they choose to share which ultimately becomes the image we have of someone of them. Perception, sometimes, are biased. These thoughts create certain emotional imprint on our subconscious mind. So each time...
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Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: 1. Parents will use the First born to set the...
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Social media was abuzz today following Instablog accidentally revealing its handler as a woman.
2020 has proven to be the quintessential leap year. It’s been the year of monumental changes. However, it’s also been the year of avant-garde investment opportunities. For most young Nigerians, 2020 has been the year for experimenting with forex trading. Tips for forex trading beginners have been in high demand. Every forex trading beginner ventures...
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The Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mustapha Baba-Shehuri Sunday, was reported to have borrowed 5,000 metric tonnes of assorted grains from the food stock of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Baba-Shehuri disclosed this while receiving the donated grains from ECOWAS, after which Nigerians have expressed their disappointment on Twitter over...
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Barely two weeks after its release, Burna Boy’s much-buzzed-about fifth project Twice As Tall has debuted at number 54 on this week’s Billboard 200 chart. It is the highest charting Nigerian album to reach this feat, toppling King Sunny Ade’s Syncro System which peaked at number 91 in 1983 and Wizkid’s Sounds From the Other...
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“I don’t want to take questions from this man. I could see from your face before you got here how stupid you are. Don’t ever talk to me like that. Bankroll who? You have a small mind. Very small mind. Don’t judge me by your own standards.” Those were some of the last words directed,...
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of LoveWorld Inc. has given social media another topic of discussion, this time focusing on race and identity. The ‘outspoken’ pastor shared some pensive words on social injustice against the black race but did not agree with the use of the word to describe a race. Such mentions do not fly past...
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Contrary to popular belief, non-binary people are not an invention of the 21st century. They have always existed. Yes, some people easily fit into the gender binary (male or female), but some people do not. It’s not a fad or a trend, and it will not fade away just because you ignore it, or do...
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The discontent with Nigeria’s unity is not exclusive of a section of the Igbo tribe. The now well established desire to secede has gone beyond Nigeria’s sovereign borders, which was birthed by a civil war that led to the death of thousands of Igbo people, and is fuelled by claims that a supposed main ethnic...
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On an extraordinary Sunday morning in May, two dozen health workers, donned in scrubs and face masks followed the smooth sound of a saxophone out onto the lawn outside isolation tents. While the health workers danced outside the tents, the patients inside the tents danced as much as they were able to. Some swayed their...
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On those days when you feel less motivated and you just want to lay in your bed doing nothing, social media may come in handy as a breath of fresh air. Sometimes it motivates you to do something genius after stumbling upon some cool idea, or encourages you to join some sort of social movement....
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Ozo wins head of house There is no better time to have a competitive advantage than in the nick of a contest. The same can be said for the contestants in the Big Brother Naija house who have made it this far. With just four weeks to go, every move is crucial and every win...
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As international flights prepare to resume on August 29, the National Coordinator of the Taskforce on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu has warned that any airline that boards a COVID-19 patient will be made to pay a fine of $3,500 per passenger. Aliyu made this declaration during a briefing of the Taskforce on Monday; highlighting that...
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by Dami Odiachi There are days when my temperament is abysmal and getting out of bed is impossible. I don’t like labels and what they do to one’s sense of self so I try not to use any. I know that my therapist would call what I go through depression, but I can’t let myself...
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by Uroupa Kiakubu Constant strikes are some of the biggest challenges students in Nigeria’s federal tertiary institutions often have to endure. As the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) continues with its strike action, many of the affected students have taken to their Twitter handles to vent their frustrations on the issue. Going by the...
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Facebook has announced a ₦500m grant to support 781 small businesses in Nigeria, as part its $100m Global Grants Programme announced earlier this year, which aims to support 30,000 SMBs in over 30 countries. Aimed at stimulating economic recovery following the effects of COVID-19, this will help empower and extend a lifeline to local small...
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Off her upcoming, much-buzzed-about album Celia, Tiwa Savage has just released Temptation, featuring British pop star Sam Smith. Back then, the news of the collaboration had worked fans into euphoria, with many anticipating what Savage and Smith will sound like, two R&B powerhouses in their rights. We couldn’t have asked for a better outcome. Temptation...
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by Joanne Ike August 23 is the international day of remembrance of the slave trade and its abolition. But even as we celebrate the official emancipation of our ancestors from the transatlantic slave route, we continue to shed the light on modern forms of slavery that still thrive in Nigeria today. Despite the efforts of...
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Beyonce is the gift that keeps on giving. This time, she has gifted us with the latest visuals accompanying ‘Brown Skin Girl‘ – the widely popular hit song featuring Afrobeats superstar Wizkid, Beyonce’s daughter, Blue Ivy and American rapper Saint Jhn, – from ‘The Gift’ album released in 2019 as an accompaniment to the live-action remake...
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Towards the end of August, Patoranking will be joining the slew of Nigerian artists with new album releases. Titled Three, significant for being his third studio project, the dancehall star initially made the announcement last month via an Instagram post. Comprising 12 tracks, the album scores collaborations from Tiwa Savage, Flavor, Sauti Sol, King Promise,...
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MultiChoice Nigeria recently introduced a new option that helps customers take full control of how long they want to access the DStv and GOtv package. Without experiencing any interruptions when it truly matters, customers can now pay and renew their subscriptions automatically for as long as they want to stay connected. For pay-TV subscribers, the...
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by Joanne Ike Two women lay curled up in a bed. One gently strokes the hair of the other as she listens to the story of the ‘coming out’ of her lover. Then she whispers, ‘Is it too late to say I love you?’ Suffice it to say, the trailer of the upcoming love story,...
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Ebuka chats with the housemates Day 35 in the Big Brother Naija house gave everyone goosebumps, as it was filled with tears, joy and laughter. Another contestant was unexpectedly eliminated at the live eviction show but, we saw just one eviction as opposed to two. And, the Wathoni fan club can rest easy, knowing that she would...
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Kiddwaya,
Laycon,
Lucy,
praise,
Prince,
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Vee,
Wathoni
Nigerians may finally be heaving a sigh of relief in no time, as latest statistics from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reveal that the curve is slowly being flattened, but issues around the pandemic continue to shape governance especially at the federal tier of government. From probe of NDDC finances and conduct of...
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