As Chude Jideonwo, founder of Joy, Inc., continues to unveil an exciting line up of respected voices from different faith communities in Nigeria, he thrilled viewers with one of his most heartfelt interviews yet as he featured eccentric entertainment icon, Charles ‘Charly Boy’ Oputa on the latest episode of The Future of Faith series. “I...
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On the latest episode of Retail Religion with Chude Jideonwo, founder of Joy, Inc., respected Babalawo, and graduate of Linguistics from the University of Ibadan, Oluwo Orunmila, revealed that the sacred Oracle of Yorubaland, ‘Ifa’ had predicted the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in June, 2019. In an hour long conversation with Chude, the Ifa priest...
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In the wake of the death of George Floyd, the African-American man that was assaulted to death by some police officers, Black people and everyone who stands with the black community and the family of the slain, have taken to the streets to protest against police brutality and racism in the US. However, what appeared...
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In continuation of the call for good governance, Thursday Talks, the monthly conversation with thought leaders, change agents and active citizens aimed at driving conversations around the demand for good governance driven by active citizenship held on Thursday, 28th May. The conversation moderated by Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq, with panelists, Yinka Ogunnubi and Ayo Sogunro was titled...
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For months now, the internet has been the number one entertainment provider. This has come as a result of having to stay at home for several days over a long period of time. Social media has thoroughly served as an endless source of entertainment, with content creators, both amateurs and professionals, churning out endless streams...
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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had been looking to hire a new manager for the senior male national team, the Super Eagles. There were contentions that Henry Redknapp, ex Spurs boss, would take over from Gernot Rohr but Rohr who has coached the Super Eagles since 2016, has just been retained for another 2-and-a-half year....
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We can’t assume that being President of a country would pose an easy task. Of course this goes without saying, however we are reminded everyday of how seemingly impossible the task looks, especially when you have a President with a habit of keeping to himself. The President of a nation is expected to shoulder the...
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Bedtime storytelling is not a universally shared experience amongst Nigerians. Many Nigerians weren’t raised to the calming voice of their African parents telling them stories before they go to sleep at night. Those are the portrayals we have only seen in movies. A more relatable experience would be the occasional power outage that would signal...
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by Damola M. One of the most rewarding part of my daily routine especially since Corona has been writing my gratitude journal. At times, I just have five things to be thankful for. Other times, the list is long; containing simple moments that are easy to take for granted, a lesson I learnt the previous...
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While everyone else might be ambivalent about the Coronavirus pandemic, show runners seem to be having blast. At no point in the history of the internet have we had all the unused time just waiting to be channelled into catching up with our favourite shows. ‘Hunter’s Game’, the romantic thriller directed by wunderkind Michael ‘Amapsalmist’...
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by Toluwanimi Onakoya Coronavirus killed more than 5,000 people worldwide on Wednesday. Footage of police in America racially profiling and killing a black man went viral on Wednesday. Nigeria recorded her highest number of new COVID 19 cases so far on Wednesday. It’s a lot of bad news- and that’s just Wednesday. All these constant floods...
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Odion Ighalo will remain at Manchester United and this was decided by Shanghai Shenhua, after it was revealed that Chinese Super League’s foreign players are banned from returning to China until October. As the border restrictions may prevent Ighalo from returning to his parent club Shanghai Shenhua, in time for the start of the new...
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Tony Allen, the renowned Afrobeat drummer, songwriter and composer, died on 30 April 2020, at the age of 79. As a tribute to legacy, several organizations and people highlighted his stellar achievements, particularly his contributions to the growth of Afrobeat music. He was heralded by the BBC as the “World’s greatest drummer” and “Afrobeat pioneer”...
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We are less than three weeks away from Premier League action returning. The league announced today that it will resume play on June 17 and the decision came after a vote from shareholders. Two games will be played on June 17, a Wednesday, including Manchester City vs. Arsenal. It will also be the first Premier League...
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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 are the ones we saw today: 1. If I really like you, we will chat from 9pm...
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The Nigerian music scene is booming. Importantly, emerging acts have proliferated in the industry more than before and whether they swing towards popular sounds like Afrobeats, which has since become a mainstay, or the quiet rebellion of alternative, or splicing new genres altogether, these new voices want to be heard. Have we been paying attention?...
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Southern Kaduna is trending on Twitter and this is not some random banter on who has the most of anything and neither is it a trend comparing achievements. Following the violence reported in Southern Kaduna, many Nigerians have taken to Twitter to express their disgust as they call on authorities to take control of the...
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by Toluwanimi Onakoya “Women are always tearing other women down,” “Women are bitchy and catty,” “Women are women’s worst enemies.” Is this the truth? Or is this the easy lie that society has told us over and over again and we’ve begun to see it as the truth? On Monday, Tiwa Savage shared some similar sentiments...
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It increasingly becomes a fact that to be considered a successful artiste one must have an international audience. This concept was first popularized by westerner rock-stars in the 60’s, who found that world tours and record sales outside their countries more than doubled their earnings, and skyrocketed their stardom. Names like the Beatles, Queen, Led...
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One thing that is very common with celebrities when they say something is that there will always be those that will take what they are saying, or have said, out of context, and many of them have gotten used to that fact. On Twitter, British-Nigerian actor, John Boyega was one of the victims of this...
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The Delta State Government recently inaugurated a 100-bed Isolation/Treatment Centre at the permanent Orientation Camp of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Isele-Uku, administrative headquarters of Aniocha North Local Government Area of the state. The facility was rehabilitated and equipped under a partnership involving the state government, the private sector Coalition on COVID-19 (CACOVID)...
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John Boyega has reacted to the racist lynching of an African African man George Floyd by white policemen in a viral clip that recently hit social media. From the clip, Floyd can be heard saying he can’t breathe as he was pinned to the ground, the knee of the policeman constricting his airflow. John Boyega...
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In today’s Cover, Pastor Osagie Ize- Iyamu has emerged as a consensus candidate from the Oshiomhole’s faction that will battle for the All Progressives Party’s ticket with the incumbent Governor Godwin Obaseki in the main primaries slated for June 22. The former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2016 election in...
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Developing the skills of young African professionals in the Creative Industries: this is what LAFAAAC, a young French start-up launched in 2017, aims for. LAFAAAC offers innovative training courses combining online and classroom trainings, enhanced by partnerships in France and Africa for a comprehensive offer adapted to local needs. The African continent is about to...
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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 are the ones we saw today: 1. The darkest hours comes before dawn. So if you’re going...
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by Ogbeche Ohotuowo In celebration of Children’s Day 2020, we recognise the many children who are creating waves in different sectors, particularly in the entertainment industry. These child stars show that good things also come in small packages, and that everyone should have a seat at the table of opportunities. In South Africa, Oratilwe AJ Hlongwane,...
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TEDxYaba, an independently organized TED event dedicated to fostering Pan-African ideas has announced its major TEDx event of the year, CONVERGENCE which is set to hold May 30th, 2020. This event which will take place virtually due to the current restrictions of social distancing guidelines will bring together some of the finest thinkers and innovators...
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Yesterday I was thinking about resiliency, and how this can often feel like an after-the-fact quality. Because how do you know you’re being resilient when you’re in it? You don’t. You’re busy. You simply push through. But after it’s over, you might look back, and you say, “Did I really do that? Was that me?” You might...
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For the younger generation today, the pride every Nigerian felt when the Super Eagles who were underdogs at the time they took down the highly-rated Brazilian national team is only imaginable. Yes, when Nigeria beat Brazil 4-3 in the 1996 semi-finals of the Olympic Games – Atlanta ’96, eliminating a seemingly dominant force in football,...
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The news of the death of African-American man, George Floyd has sparked up many conversations globally, but this is, however, not the first time an incident like this has caused this much attention on social media. In the wake of his death from the assault and brutality he received from the hands of four racist...
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