Tag: talent

Facebook celebrates Africa’s vibrant startup scene and rising talent at TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield Africa 2017

Facebook this week celebrated the achievements of a fast-growing community of African tech entrepreneurs and developers, at the first-ever TechCrunch Startup Battlefield in Africa, sponsored by Facebook. Alongside the event,…

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She can singgg! Watch Kechi Okwuchi deliver an unforgettable performance at America’s Got Talent finals

"That wasn't a song, that was an anthem", Simon Cowell proudly commented after America's Got Talent finalist, Kechi Okwuchi delivered her powerful rendition of Estelle's 2015 single, Conqueror. Kechi Okwuchi,…

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#TheVoiceNigeria ends next Sunday and we cannot wait

The burden is about to be lifted, the pain will soon be erased. The winner of this year's edition of The Voice Nigeria will be announced next Sunday and we'll…

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Kenneth Omeruo signs with Temple Management Company, denies quitting Chelsea

Super Eagles Defender, Kenneth Omeruo has concluded plans to grow his brand by signing a management contract with leading talent agency, Temple Management Company (TMC). The footballer, who returns to…

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YBNL Princess, Temmie Ovwasa might just have some talent – watch these 5 short videos

You've got to give it to her - she has some voice and who knows, YBNL General, Olamide might yet make a mint from her. She's called Temmie Ovwasa ,and…

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Opinion: Why you don’t have to settle for one career

While some people come out of their mother’s womb with a calling attached to their umbilical, some of us struggle with the decision to choose a single calling even after…

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Davido knows how to give the ladies some good loving (TWEETS)

by Chinwe Okafor Yes you read right. Davido has revealed that there is more to him than his music. The OBO crooner in response to a tweet asking him what…

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@badmusbello: Dear upcoming artiste, here’s why your career stays grounded

by Badmus Bello Shuaibu   Many Nigerian artists are trying to be the next like 2face Idibia, Timaya, Burna Boy, Patoranking, Omawunmi etc instead of creating a sound and look all…

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Adedoyin Jaiyesimi: The power of multi-dimensional talent

by Adedoyin Jaiyesimi We should not be too quick to dismiss people who are good at a lot of things. They are just talented. And contrary to what you believe,…

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Bem Abubakar: Beyond talent hardwork and connections (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Bem Abubakar It is an undeniable fact that there lies a sea of young people wanting to go into the entertainment industry. With emphasis laid on music and movie…

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Sanmi Abiodun: Are Lawyers selling time or skill? (Y! PolicyHub)

by Sanmi Abiodun I walked past the Firm’s legal secretary as he angrily punched the keys on his computer keyboard, and even though I had compassion on the keyboard, I…

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In the beginning…: Artiste, 2face Idibia long before he became a superstar (PHOTO)

by Oge Okonkwo   The little boy is no other person than the king of Afro-pop 2face Idibia. The music star shared the photo on Instagram with the caption "In…

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Wow! Who knew Genevieve Nnaji could do this? (WATCH)

by Tutu Akinlabi Genevieve Nnaji is a talented woman. She's a great actress,a brand ambassador and she has also tried her hands at fashion and music. Miss Genny is indeed…

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Join Tonye Cole, Tara Fela-Durotoye, Alibaba & more for ‘Mastering the Business of your Talent’ seminar [DETAILS]

by 'Jola Sotubo One of the scariest things in the world is leaving a life of guaranteed income to pursue your dreams. Life Coach Steve Harris knows all about this.…

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Joshua Areogun: Drifting through life (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Joshua Areogun "The saddest thing in life is wasted talent." - A Bronx tale. "Talent is cheaper than table salt, what separates the talented individual from the successful one…

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Listen & learn: 20 things 20-year-olds DON’T understand

by Jason Nazar  You should be making lots of mistakes when you’re early on in your career.  But you shouldn’t be defensive about errors in judgment or execution.  Stop trying to justify your…

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Isoken Ogiemwonyi: Talent (alone) is never enough, get up and do something (30 Days, 30 Voices)

It’s been said that the difference between a success and a failure is simply that some believe in making things happen, and others believe in things that happen to them.…

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Femi Longe: Talent – The Achilles’ heel of Nigeria’s IT revolution (Y! Policy Hub)

by Femi LongeIn a country with high levels of unemployment, jobs far outnumber skilled developers in the sector. The best hands are either already in a job, have their own start-ups…

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Don’t be a waist: 9 lessons from Iyanya’s success for new artistes (in fact, for everyone)

by Chi Ibe   I remember in 2011 seeing Iyanya slip out of an event at Terra Kulture, Lagos - he looked lost, as the paparazzi mobbed the 'hotter' stars.…

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Britney Spears quits the X-Factor, just before Simon Cowell fires her [DETAILS]

Britney Spears has left The X Factor USA after just one season, as it has been claimed show boss Simon Cowell was about to fire her for being 'boring'. The…

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Ololade Olatunji: While the experience is waiting (Y! Superblogger)

The fact remains that there are jobs everywhere, people don’t occupy positions forever, they retire and are replaced and this cycle continues on and on. One of the things that…

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2face hits the podium: “Talent is never overrated” and 6 more lessons from his career

by DJ Swaggz It’s 2Face’s birthday today and the messages and accolades have been pouring in... Radio, TV, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr etc. I even heard a couple of peeps are…

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Bukola Ogunyemi: Of star prizes and consolation prizes (30 Days, 30 Voices)

  You are a gift to the world. Your life, your destiny, your wealth, knowledge and impact are treasures meant for the world much in the same way that prizes…

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OC Ukeje: More room for bravehearts (30 Days, 30 Voices)

I don’t know where I’d be today if someone didn’t give me a chance. I have no idea. It is super difficult to find something to talk about. I couldn’t…

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Okechukwu Ofili: Are we beating creativity out of our kids?

  No one knows exactly where talent comes from, some people say it comes from God, some say it comes from our Parents and in some extreme scientific cases…genetic mutations.…

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Opinion: No, you can’t pick my brain. It costs too much

By Adrienne Graham How would you feel if your boss came to you and said, Hey since we can get this done from information from the Internet, I won’t be…

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