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Tribute to Nelson Mandela
6th December 2013
Today we are sad to announce the death of a notable icon, President Rolihlahla Nelson Mandela. He passed away at the enviable age of 95. He was a most influential entity, an altruistic leader, a beacon of freedom, a man whose accolades span about 250 awards, including the 1993 Nobel Peace prize, the US Presidential … Continue reading Tribute to Nelson Mandela
WIMBIZ Holds Annual Conference
1st November 2013
Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) is set to hold its 12th Annual Conference on Monday, 4 and Tuesday, 5 November, 2013 at the Zinnia Hall, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The conference, which is themed “The New Economy…Are you Plugged In?”, will bring together A-list speakers, including Joe Odunmakin, President, Women … Continue reading WIMBIZ Holds Annual Conference
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TFA: Bella Naija’s Uche Pedro Wins Young Media Entrepreneur Award
22nd October 2013
The Future Awards Africa, in conjunction with the British Council, has announced Uche Pedro (formerly Uche Eze) as winner of the Young Media Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The award aims to celebrate young people working in the media, with entrepreneurial and leadership abilities, potential to change their sector, market awareness and understanding. “It’s been … Continue reading TFA: Bella Naija’s Uche Pedro Wins Young Media Entrepreneur Award
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Ace It: The First Class Graduate Who Thinks You Can Do It Too!
21st October 2013
Meet Jide Olatunbode, a graduate of the prestigious University of Lagos (UNILAG), and a First Class Degree holder in Computer Science. He holds an MBA from the Lagos Business School (LBS) and is a PMP certified Project Manager. Jide is a firm believer in the CNN Money quote that “greatness isn’t reserved for a preordained … Continue reading Ace It: The First Class Graduate Who Thinks You Can Do It Too!
OANDO Completes Alausa Power Plant; Dumps Generators
18th October 2013
OANDO Gas and Power (OGP), with the support of the Lagos State government, has completed a 10.34 Megawatt Independent Power Plant Project designed to provide electricity for the State Secretariat in Alausa. Currently, the secretariat houses the Governor and the Deputy Governor’s offices in Lagos State, the State House of Assembly, and all state ministries … Continue reading OANDO Completes Alausa Power Plant; Dumps Generators
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How to Negotiate Your Salary at a Job Interview
8th October 2013
While sitting at the interview of the job you wish to get, you are thinking of one primary thing: money. You are weighing your chances of impressing your employer, getting the job, and negotiating a salary good enough to sustain and motivate you. When a company wants to buy your time and efforts, keep in … Continue reading How to Negotiate Your Salary at a Job Interview
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Vivo Vibrante Sano Holds Wellness Weekend Retreat
27th September 2013
Vivo Vibrante Sano (VVS) is a holistic wellness weekend retreat, one of the first in Nigeria. It is taking place at the Clear Essence California Spa and Wellness Resort in Ikoyi, Lagos from the 4th to 6th October 2013. The aim of VVS is to address the under-explored topic of holistic health for the twenty-first … Continue reading Vivo Vibrante Sano Holds Wellness Weekend Retreat
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DRIBBLE: Kicking Breast Cancer Out of Nigeria
23rd September 2013
The fight against cancer has just received a boost as five women, determined and passionate, have teamed up to kick against the deadly disease. Rising to tackle this problem in an innovative way, they started up the G.O.A.L initiative. G.O.A.L, an acronym for Girls of Outstanding Aims & Lifestyle, was built to use entertainment, seminars, … Continue reading DRIBBLE: Kicking Breast Cancer Out of Nigeria
Ikeja City Mall Thrills Shoppers with Music and Fashion Show
18th September 2013
The second edition of the Ikeja Mall Music and Fashion Show held at the Ikeja Mall on Friday, 13th of September. The event began at 5pm and by this time, the sitting area was packed, the runway and lights were set up, and the models were ready to go. The show kicked off with a … Continue reading Ikeja City Mall Thrills Shoppers with Music and Fashion Show
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Rita Marley To Attend Felabration
11th September 2013
THE 2013 edition of Felabration, a concert which celebrates the life and times of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, is set to hold soon. Rita Marley, widow of late reggae icon, Bob Marley, is expected at the event. Rita Marley will arrive Lagos and grace the event as a special guest speaker, and would be sharing … Continue reading Rita Marley To Attend Felabration
Apple Upsets Competition with New iPhone 5C
Did you rush to get the iPhone 5 a few months ago? It is outdated now. Yesterday, Apple released a new set of iPhones (the 5S and the 5C) that may put a previous owner to tears. Not only is it newer, better and faster, the 5C is also something Apple owners never thought it … Continue reading Apple Upsets Competition with New iPhone 5C
Movie Review: Grown Ups 2
9th September 2013
A sequel to the 2010 movie that generated the popular movie quote for that year- “I wanna get chocolate wasted!”, Grown Ups 2 sees four of Hollywood’s funniest guys come together again in the summertime, on the last day of school. In the movie, Adam Sandler (who co-wrote the movie with Fred Wolf and Tim … Continue reading Movie Review: Grown Ups 2
Lagos to Host Lights, Camera, Africa!!! 2013 Film Festival
5th September 2013
The Life House, Lagos, through its film programme and in partnership with The African Film Festival, Inc (AFF) is proud to host the third Lights, Camera, Africa!!! Film Festival from September 28 to October 1, 2013. It is scheduled to hold at the British Council, Southern Sun Hotel, The Wheatbaker and Freedom Park in Lagos, … Continue reading Lagos to Host Lights, Camera, Africa!!! 2013 Film Festival
Avoid These Common Job Interview Mistakes
Congratulations! Your résumé was picked out of thousands of others applying for the same job and you were invited for an aptitude test. The test was difficult, but you passed it. Now, the only thing standing between you and the job is your ability to impress your interviewer and prove to him that you are … Continue reading Avoid These Common Job Interview Mistakes
Movie Review: World War Z
2nd September 2013
If there is any movie you should watch this summer; that is if you have been living under a rock, or been too busy, or just didn’t want to catch the summer movie bug and decided to stubbornly sit them all out, I urge you to watch this one. Yes, it was that good. I … Continue reading Movie Review: World War Z
Is That Food Really Expired?
29th August 2013
Traffic is heavy on your way back home and you stop a hawker to buy Gala sausage roll and a bottle of soft drink. You are already eating before you remember to check the ‘best before’ date. To your dismay, the sausage is three days past the date printed on its pack. What does this … Continue reading Is That Food Really Expired?
Movie Review: Elysium
The first time you see the trailer for Elysium, you would think it is just another sci-fi movie. Until a scene catches your interest; the one where a beautiful lady walks into her home and lies down in a contraption that looks like an MRI scanner, and the contraption wipes away all traces of illness … Continue reading Movie Review: Elysium
STAR Trek Lights Up with RFID Technology
23rd August 2013
Star Lager Beer, in conjunction with Bytesize, its digital marketing agency, has set a new trend in events promotion with the aid of radio frequency technology during its music tour, The Trek. Using the technology of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), organisers of the annual event helped concert goers share their live experiences on social media … Continue reading STAR Trek Lights Up with RFID Technology
A BRT Experience – “You Are Just Not Good Enough”
15th August 2013
I have heard that when you have a complaint concerning Lagos and governmental services rendered, and you voice it succinctly, the state will most likely listen and attend to it. Eko o ni baje o! That is commendable. In that vein, I have come to table this matter before our elders. I had an experience … Continue reading A BRT Experience – “You Are Just Not Good Enough”
Top Ten Mobile Phone Brands in Nigeria
Mobile phones are essentially communication devices. The proliferation of smartphones in Nigeria is also considered a symbol of social class and mobile business ports. “The smartphone culture is growing amongst Nigerians and other African nation,” said Chika Maduegbuna, founder of Afrinolly. For a country where the number of smartphone users is projected to increase from … Continue reading Top Ten Mobile Phone Brands in Nigeria
Come and Enjoy The Night Of The Masters Concert!
12th August 2013
The September 13th of this year would see six legends in the Nigerian music industry gather on a stage for a concert tagged ‘Night With The Masters’. Ebenezer Obey, Femi Kuti, Bright Chimezie, Wasiu Ayinde, Shina Peters and Onyeka Owenu will perform at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos for a never before seen … Continue reading Come and Enjoy The Night Of The Masters Concert!
Nigerian Idol Winner Moses Debuts Songs; Features Eva Alordiah
Fresh from winning the third annual Nigerian Idol competition, twenty-two year-old winner of the Nigerian Idol 2013, Moses Obi-Adigwe finally makes his long-awaited and hugely anticipated debut with not one, but three new singles, “Love In The Air”, “Number One” and “Love Letter” featuring Eva Alordiah. Love In The Air”, produced by DJ KLEM is … Continue reading Nigerian Idol Winner Moses Debuts Songs; Features Eva Alordiah
From Fashion to Film: Deola Sagoe to Feature in ‘October 1’
One of Nigeria’s most prominent fashion designers, Deola Sagoe, has decided to make history in the film industry as well. Acting as Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, the late mother of late afrobeat musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti, she appears a sight to behold. It is only befitting that a woman of such class should fill in such … Continue reading From Fashion to Film: Deola Sagoe to Feature in ‘October 1’
Movie to Watch: Sting
Looking for a movie to see with your family? Well, here’s a suggestion: Sting. Sting tells the story of a young girl (Kiki Omeili) who finds herself a victim of rape by a young man (Oyekunle Oluwaremi) whom she trusted. After this horrifying experience, the story goes on to show how she deals with it … Continue reading Movie to Watch: Sting
Movie to Watch: Oblivious
Why should you watch Oblivious? Well, for one, it was directed by Ekene Mekunye and Stanley Ohikhuare, a man who emerged the 3rd most promising Nigerian Movie Director from a poll conducted by Africa Magic and aired on Jara. Plus, the storyline sounds so promising! It tells of a successful Advertising Executive (Adeyemi Okanlawon), who has been married … Continue reading Movie to Watch: Oblivious
New Music: Outro (Love Music) by Wizkid
10th August 2013
“I’m in love…with music, and I swear to God I wan marry!” are usually not the sort of lyrics you expect from Wizkid, but they work! With that funky juju beat that people have come to associate with Jaiye Jaiye, this song is a jam through and through. It was produced by Berry Pon Dis. … Continue reading New Music: Outro (Love Music) by Wizkid
Gidilounge Launches iOS & Android Music App; Available on iTunes Appstore
Gidilounge is an innovative digital media company that is in the business of re-inventing the way Africans discover, listen and enjoy African music. First they started as an on-line music streaming site, then they grew into a full blown African music website, complete with news and fresh releases. Then they expanded into creating an internet radio … Continue reading Gidilounge Launches iOS & Android Music App; Available on iTunes Appstore
Ex BBA Winner Karen Igho now Into the Music Scene
Karen Igho, winner of the sixth episode of the Big Brother Africa reality show, has taken her talents into music, and is set to feature on a song with MMM records’ Kido. The song, titled Jump and Pass, is set to be released later this month. She promises that it would be good, and expresses in … Continue reading Ex BBA Winner Karen Igho now Into the Music Scene
Peter Okoye (Psquare) Proposes!
7th August 2013
It is the moment we have all been waiting for. Finally, Peter Okoye of the P-square duo proposed to his girlfriend and mother of his two kids, Omolola Omotayo, and she said yes. Even more exciting is the manner with which he proposed. They don’t call it the ‘big question’ for nothing; as it came … Continue reading Peter Okoye (Psquare) Proposes!
6 Things You Should Know About Ramadan
6th August 2013
Have you ever been to a kid’s birthday party? If you have, you might remember that right before everybody plunges into the celebration, the emcee or hosts asks an important question. “Who can tell me why we are here?” he or she might bellow over the microphone, and dozens of kids would scramble over themselves … Continue reading 6 Things You Should Know About Ramadan