Tag: blogging

5 ways to become a better blogger

Go on the street and ask a random stranger if he has a blog. The answer will almost certainly be "yes." Blogging has become so popular today that every Tom,…

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Brave Women: The rise and rise of Linda Ikeji

Linda Ikeji, 36, is Nigeria’s highest paid blogger who took to the medium as a pastime in 2006. In this entry, Festus Iyorah profiles her rise to stardom from little beginnings.…

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“Be who are you, and be proud of the person you are. If you are different to everyone else, that’s totally okay.” | Megan Richards speaks to Leading Ladies Africa

Megan has a strong message for every woman who is having a tough time embracing her own personality. In this interview, she discusses self-love, success and the beauty of being…

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YNaija Analysis: Is this the start of Linda Ikeji’s empire?

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages, Linda Ikeji has done it. She really has. A few months ago, she launched Linda Ikeji Studios, but said a…

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Promise Excel: I’m hustling, blogging and fighting for my dreams [Nigerian Voices]

by Promise Excel “Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.” Edgar Allan Poe   This is…

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Vera Ezimora: 20 lessons I learned in Nigeria

While in Nigeria, I had several Aha! moments and several lessons were learned. Here are 20 lessons I learned – in no particular order. 1. Nigerians are hard workers. They…

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The Media Blog: Let’s explain to you how EXACTLY Linda Ikeji makes her millions

So now that the news is everywhere, especially in places where the media gossips, that Linda Ikeji has finally gone nuclear and launched everything in every available space, with multi-million…

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Top blogger, Olorisupergal celebrates 6 years of blogging

Popular Nigerian blogger, Tosin Ajibade also known as Olorisupergal was joined by friends and colleagues on Friday, February 12 to celebrate the 6 years anniversary of her blog at the BHM Lounge…

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.@ChrisBamidele: Yes you can own a blog – here are 7 tips (Y! Superblogger)

by Chris Bamidele Consistency is one of the most important things that bloggers tend to take for granted. Losing your traffic is actually much easier than it is to build…

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Japheth Omojuwa: What blogging has done for me… and could do for you too (Y! FrontPage)

by Japheth Omojuwa I have written about how many have used social media to better their lives. I have spoken about the boundless reach of our activities on these platforms.…

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This is why she’s HOT: Blogger, Linda Ikeji rocks the chic look on a Saturday night out (SNAPSHOT)

by Akan Ido Nigerian queen of blogging, Linda Ikeji was out and about on Saturday looking radiant and well put together as always. The sexy ex-model posted a picture on…

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Japheth Omojuwa: Let me tell you what you need to know about blogging (Y! FrontPage)

by Japheth Omojuwa Integrate your blogging to your overall business plan. Be subtle about it. Don't go selling to people directly. Subtlety wins all the time. I am taking a…

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What I want in a man – Blogger, Linda Ikeji opens up on Teju Babyface Show

by 'Jola Sotubo Linda Ikeji has changed places and put herself on the hot seat this time instead of her numerous subjects of discussion. The popular blogger, who makes a…

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Tope Olofin: 5 online branding tips you can’t do without (Y! Superblogger)

You are what you say you are, so tell folks about yourself and what you do. The first few weeks when I started blogging again after my 5 year break,…

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Vera Ezimora: Where are all the 1st generation Nigerian bloggers?

by Vera Ezimora When we were blogging back then, it was all about story-telling. We just used to come online and talk about life. No one knew anything about Google…

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The Naked Convos presents ‘The Writer 2013’ (An online blogging competition)

by Isi Esene The Naked Convos, winner of the best group and relationship blog awards at the Nigerian Blog Awards 2012 and multiple nominee at other local and international blog…

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Japheth Omojuwa: For bloggers only – Part 1 (Y! FrontPage)

So yes, if you have a real job and make a living off that I am glad for you. There are folks who don’t even have any. This article is…

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“A note of warning to the so-called blogtivists”: Nwachukwu Egbunike replies Mark Amaza

by Nwachukwu Egbunike I stand by my submission that most of us should take a walk, a little more often, down the streets of our cities and villages. I read…

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Shola Okubote: 7 things that should inspire you to blog

by Shola Okubote Whether you are someone not so familiar with blogging and have been wondering what all the excitement is about, or you are a blogger with no motivation…

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Up a notch! Blogger, Olorisupergal rebrands with new entertainment website

by Rachel Ogbu Olorisupergal.com is the new entertainment website from Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Olorisupergal. The accounting graduate from Lagos State University (LASU) started blogging in February 2010 wit Olorisupergal.blogspot.com,…

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Opinion: Blogging – Writing truthfully under imaginary circumstances

by Mark Schaefer One of the biggest ironies of the social web is that almost any post you read will pontificate about the need for “authenticity.” It has been repeated…

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#TFAMasterClass showcases star bloggers

by Isi Esene The Terra-kulture in the heart of Victoria Island, Lagos, was agog with new media enthusiasts who wanted to unravel the secrets of blogging from top bloggers and…

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Opinion: Following the leaders is not a recipe for social media success

by Srinivas Rao If Brian Clark and Darren Rowse (some of the biggest names in blogging) started their blogs today and followed their own advice, they would fail. It’s tempting to look…

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Technology 101: Don’t have time to blog? Here’s how to draft a post in 15 Minutes

Photo credit:You just get me by Oluwatobi Soyombo Just keep writing everything that comes to your mind. This is how many popular bloggers today draft their posts within 15 -…

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To blog or not to blog? 3 fears and how to overcome them

by Oluwatobi Soyombo Despite the numerous benefits of blogging, it is common to find a common man on the street without a blog. Many are often hindered by so many…

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Emeka Obia: ‘NO! I won’t motivate you’

  Emeka Obia Motivation comes from inside of you Yes! I know what it feels like putting up your first blog post online. Believe me; I’ve had enough of that…

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Technology 101: Why Every Job Seeker Should Blog

Photo credit: AABW   by Oluwatobi Soyombo Mark Schaefer wrote a blog post recently on “7 reasons why every job seeker should blog” and I cannot but agree with the…

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