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Faraday Okoro and Biyi Bandele’s ‘Nigerian Prince’ wins $1million grant at Tribeca Film Festival, New York

A proposed new movie on Nigerian email scammers, Nigerian Prince, written and directed by Faraday Okoro and produced by Biyi Bandele and Oscar Hernandez-Topete, has won a $1million AT&T grant at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York. Nigerian Prince was announced winner on Thursday, April 19 at the film fiesta after a hard-fought pitching... Read More

Selfies so beautiful, battery so powerful; The new Gionee A1 is set to amaze you

Think of a phone that has the specs of a professional camera, the skills of an experienced make-up artist, and a power station for battery and you will get the new Gionee A1 with a 16 MP front, 13MP rear camera and a 4010 Milliampere battery. Clearly, the Gionee A1 is a joy to behold;... Read More

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F8 2017: Artificial Intelligence, Building 8 and more technology updates from day 2

April 19 concludes F8 2017, Facebook’s annual two-day event where developers and businesses come together to explore the future of technology. In the opening keynote, Facebook Chief Technology Officer Mike Schroepfer talked about the company’s goal to develop technology that will help everyone build global community. To do that, Facebook is investing in three foundational technologies... Read More

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Flavour shuts down Owerri for Hi-Life Fest launch [Photos]

Music superstar and Life Continental Beer Brand Ambassador, Flavour N’abania, on Friday, April 14, 2017, thrilled fans at Cubana Lounge, Owerri with a captivating performance at the launch of Hi-Life Fest. Hi-Life Fest is a musical competition aimed at reviving, celebrating and promoting highlife music in Nigeria’s South East. The competition which kicked off with auditions... Read More

F8 2017: Facebook launches new Camera Effects Platform, Facebook Spaces, Developer Circles and more on day one

Yesterday marks the first day of F8 2017, Facebook’s annual event where developers and businesses come together to explore the future of technology. More than 4,000 people attended the event at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California, and millions watched the keynote via Facebook Live. Mark Zuckerberg opened the conference to talk about... Read More

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Attend the ‘How to Persuade and Influence Anybody’ seminar

You walk into a restaurant, ask for the menu and a particular dish was asterisked and the waiter says ‘THIS IS THE MEAL MOST PEOPLE ORDER WHEN THEY COME’ Nine times out of ten you’ll order it. The reason is because of an influence law called SOCIAL PROOF. Which states that most people find it... Read More

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Simi, Denrele, DJ Xclusive, Katung Aduwak, others turn out for Lip Sync Battle Africa private screening

The second season of Lip Sync Battle Africa witnessed some of Nigeria’s hottest celebrities come out for the private screening today, April 18th at Genesis Deluxe Cinema, Palms Shopping Mall in Lekki. Guests in attendance include Vice President BET, Youth & Music for VIMN Africa, Monde Twala, Senior Marketing manager, Viacom Africa, Seun Oratokhai, Simi,... Read More

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Runway Jazz 2017 special edition celebrates Lagos @ 50

Sweet Sound Promotions and Lagos State present Runway Jazz – a fusion of jazz music and fashion at its best. Come and experience jazz and fashion in one unforgettable night with two Grammy award winners, American Saxophonist, Najee and UK Singer-songwriter, Joss Stone. Celebrating the international Jazz Day in grand style will see performances on... Read More

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One of a kind! Life Continental Beer brings Hi-Life Fest to South-East Nigeria

Life Continental Beer, a brand from the stables of Nigerian Breweries Plc., has launched Hi-Life Music Fest, a musical competition aimed at celebrating and promoting high-life music in South East Nigeria. The music competition which kicked off with the first set of auditions in Owerri on April 10 – 11, 2017, held its first regional finals... Read More

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RED launches church communication agency, Church Culture

Church Culture, a church communication company under RED launched on Sunday, April 16, 2017 with a Rubbin’ Minds Easter special on Channels Television themed ‘Discussions on the Media and the Church’. Church Culture will provide communication solutions to churches towards achieving its core mandate of propagating the gospel of Christ in a digitally connected age.... Read More

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Food, drinks, games, live music and an awesome after party @ the Lagos International Food and Drinks Festival this April!

Save the date for the 2017 Lagos International Food and Drinks Festival and The Beer Festival, Lagos. It’s all happening From April 22-23, 2017 at the National Stadium, Surulere-Lagos It’s a weekend of plenty fun and adventure plus a weekend to indulge in a lifestyle where your biggest decision will be how to pick which... Read More

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#OpenNASS: Over 7,000 Nigerians demand that the breakdown of the National Assembly Budget be made public

“There is not a crime, there is not a dodge, there is not a trick, there is not a swindle, and there is not a vice which does not live by secrecy.” – Joseph Pulitzer You will recall that our #OpenNASS advocacy and demands over the past 4 years for an open and transparent National Assembly... Read More

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Gidi Fest unveils Nneka as surprise act for this year’s festival

Forty-eight hours to go and the organizers of the Gidi Culture Festival 2017 have unveiled another surprise act to join the list of internationally acclaimed artists to hit the stage at the festival … NNEKA! Nneka Egbuna is a Nigerian hip hop/soul/reggae singer, songwriter and actress who has played a significant role in achieving International... Read More

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Facebook empowers small businesses to succeed in a mobile world, announces 5 million active advertisers

Facebook and Instagram want to build and empower communities, which is why they are committed to helping small businesses grow. As more users turn to their phones to make new discoveries, small businesses need a strong mobile strategy. Facebook is the mobile solution for 65 million businesses with Pages, and 8 million with Profiles on Instagram.... Read More

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AY Live on Easter Sunday – 6 days to go

The buzz is getting higher, the night is getting closer. That AY Live on Easter Sunday moment is here again!!! Just one week to go and tickets are almost selling out at Eko Hotel and Suites, All Tastee Fried Chicken Outlets, Silver bird Cinemas, Genesis Cinemas, Film House Cinemas, Ebaeno Supermarket, Citydia, Slot Outlets,www.ayliveonline.com, ariiyaticketing.com, naijaticketshop.com,... Read More

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Food and fitness expert, Kevin Curry to attend the GTBank Food and Drink Fair

Famous food and fitness expert, Kevin Curry is bringing his expert culinary skills and healthy eating tips to The GTBank Food and Drink Fair, holding on April 30 and May 1, 2017. An alumnus of Harvard University and the founder of “FitMenCook”, an online platform promoting fitness and healthy cooking habits to millions of online... Read More

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Internet Freedom Forum 2017 to hold in Lagos, with over 30 countries represented

The Internet Freedom Forum 2017 (IFF 2017), hosted by Paradigm Initiative, will hold from 25th to 27th April 2017 at the Sheraton Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria. The forum which has participants registered from over 30 countries will brings together stakeholders working on digital rights in Africa including the academia, civil society representatives, media, technology companies, government... Read More

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Somkele Idhalama, Isio Wanogho, Ndidi Nwuneli and more at Leading Ladies Africa 100 Most Inspiring Nigerian Women Gala

In recognition of Nigerian women who’ve made strides in Leadership, Enterprise, Advocacy and Business, Leading Ladies Africa recognized Nigeria’s 100 Most Inspiring women at the LLA 100 Women celebrated 100 Most Inspiring Women at a special gala and awards night tagged the LLA 100 Women Gala. The LLA 100 Women Gala is a follow up... Read More

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She Leads Africa’s Afua Osei covers the March issue of BusinessDay’s The CEO magazine

The third edition of Business Day’s CEO magazine features Nigerian women making things happen in Nigeria. On the cover is Afua Osei, co-founder of She Leads Africa, whose corporate mission is to become a household name amongst African female entrepreneurs. She revealed that “She Leads Africa has never had any challenges working with men and... Read More

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FACE Africa celebrates its expansion to Nigeria

FACE Africa’s mission is to bring clean and safe drinking water to communities in Sub-Saharan Africa and has been in operation in Liberia for the last seven years providing WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) services to remote, last-mile communities. Announced at the gala, FACE Africa will expand its work to Nigeria this year, where more... Read More

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My journey to Silicon Valley through AFRIFF

Early 2014, I got an invitation to attend a special meeting with representatives from Relativity Media U.S.A. At the meeting, I met Stephen Ozoigbo. Truth be said, he looked just like any other Nigerian that has lived abroad for too long. There at the rooftop of Four Seasons by Sheraton, V.I he shared a vision... Read More

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AY Live on Easter Sunday, Tickets now selling!!!

Aylive on Easter Sunday is here again, and this year’s edition is themed #Generationsoflaughter. It promises to take you to the height of laughter and entertainment with ribcracking Comedy by I Go Dye, Okey Bakasi, Gordons, Akpororo, Kenny Blaq, Osama, Helen Paul, Woli Arole, Thenjiwe from South Africa, and lots more. It’s another night to... Read More

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The Lagos Yard Sale returns bigger with a special Easter discount exhibition

This April, Lagos Yard Sale (LYS), the biggest discount shopping experience returns even bigger with a special Easter edition tagged “#DiscoverMoreforLess”. Set to hold on the 29th & 30th of April, the Lagos Yard Sale Special Easter Bazaar continues to stay true to its mission of providing an avenue that supports local businesses and promotes... Read More

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Ronke Edohor of 9jaFoodie to attend the 2017 GTBank Food and Drink Fair

Ronke works as a Chartered Accountant during the day and a food blogger every other time. She is also a Certified Nutritionist and Clinical Weight Loss specialist and the author of the cookbook, Lose It Nigerian. In 2011, Ronke started the 9jafoodie blog to celebrate the rich diversity of Nigerian food and to improve wellbeing... Read More

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Gerry Garvin’s coming to the 2017 GTBank Food and Drink Fair this April

Acclaimed Chef, Cookbook Author, Television Host, James Beard Nominee and Philanthropist, Gerry Garvin will be at the GTBank Food and Drink Fair holding this April 30 and May 1, 2017. Chef Garvin launched his culinary career in his hometown, Atlanta, Georgia, at the Ritz Carlton-Downtown as the youngest line cook in the gourmet dining room.... Read More

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Woman Rising returns April 8th and 9th 2017

Woman Rising, the annual celebration of women through Music, Arts and Networking returns on April 8 and 9, 2017 in a two-day extravaganza in its usual extension of the annual celebration of International Women’s Day. Now in its seventh year, WOMAN RISING has evolved from a small 50-person gathering which debuted in 2011 to a... Read More

Iyanya shuts down Lagos At Signature EP unveiling concert

Iyanya was at his waist-twisting and torso-baring best on Wednesday night when he unveiled his new EP, Signature. He rolled back the years by performing live songs from the highly anticipated 7-track album on stage at Hard Rock Café, Oniru, Lagos in an Industry Night Special. Dressed in a colourful camouflage-jacket, the Mavin Records artist... Read More

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Enyinna Nwigwe, Daniel K. Daniel, and others give rousing performances in gay-themed movie, Hell or High Water

The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERS), a sexual health organization, on Monday released the critically acclaimed movie, Hell or High Water. Directed by AMVCA winner Asurf Oluseyi, Hell of High Water tells a gripping story of a much-beloved pastor who comes to terms with his sexuality but faces opposition from his family, church, and the... Read More

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#GIDIFEST2017: Comics, art and cartoon strips at this year’s Festival

In the celebration of contemporary art, The Gidi Culture Festival in collaboration with Vortex Daily takes this year’s Easter festivity to a whole new dimension through a unique collaboration. They have developed a Gidi Corps which is a comic representation of the #GidiFest2017 headline acts, Davido, Diplo, Seyi Shay, Burna Boy and many more. They... Read More

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