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Open Mic Enugu Organizer Hosts South East Media & Entertainment Conference
April 19, 2022
Ghills Entertainment is packaging The South East Media & Entertainment Conference 2018 in Enugu next week. The event is themed ‘Media and Entertainment in the South East: The Shape of the Future’. The conference will be the first of its kind and is open to everyone in the media, events, entertainment, hospitality industry as well … Continue reading Open Mic Enugu Organizer Hosts South East Media & Entertainment Conference
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Akidi (Cowpea)
April 19, 2022
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is a special type of beans, locally known as akidi in Igbo. It is relished as a native delicacy and contributes significantly to the meals in the South Eastern part of Nigeria. Akidi is a small tiny bean seed with two common species – reddish-brown and black. Unlike the common beans, it takes … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Akidi (Cowpea)
By chinwe
Minnesota Declares October 6 Wizkid Day
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian Starboy, singer and CEO of Starboy Entertainment Ayo Balogun, also known as Wizkid, has been honored by Governor Mark Dayton of Minnesota in the United States of America. Dayton, declared the 6th of October henceforth as Minnesota’s Wizkid Day in honor of the Nigerian afropop icon. Icon Among his many achievements inspiring the … Continue reading Minnesota Declares October 6 Wizkid Day
Men You Should Know: Obafemi Awolowo
April 19, 2022
Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, is a man worth celebrating, for his numerous contributions to the development of the country, Nigeria, especially in the spirit of Independence Day celebration. Obafemi Awolowo was a Nigerian nationalist and statesman, political leader, writer, and one of the principal persons who played a major role in the movement for the … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Obafemi Awolowo
Africa – The Argument For A Psychological Revolution
April 19, 2022
Let me begin by saying that I believe the things I want us to look at here are, in the main, common across the continent but for case study purposes, I will be using Nigeria in large part to illustrate my points. Why? Yes you guessed it – I am Nigerian (if that has put … Continue reading Africa – The Argument For A Psychological Revolution
By kevin-korgba
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Abacha (African Salad)
April 19, 2022
Abacha, also known as African Salad, is a highly nutritious and sumptuous delicacy native to the Igbos in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria. It is usually served at Igbo traditional gatherings and can be enjoyed as a snack, dessert, appetizer or full meal any day. It is often prepared with dried shredded cassava which is … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Abacha (African Salad)
By chinwe
Did You Know? Candido Da Rocha, Lagos’ First Millionaire
April 19, 2022
If you were out and about a paved street on the east end of Lagos Island in the early 1910s, there’s a chance you would spot an affluent-looking horse-drawn cart bumbling along. And if you looked closely enough, you might just be able to tell who its wealthy passenger was. He could, in fact, have … Continue reading Did You Know? Candido Da Rocha, Lagos’ First Millionaire
Top 5 Ride-Hailing Apps
April 19, 2022
Not long ago, people had to rely mainly on sub-standard means of public transportation – Danfo buses or Molues. Over the last few years, this has changed a lot, with the emergence of ride-hailing apps. These apps now guarantee the average Nigerian the basic necessities of a hired ride, such as, comfort, timeliness, and fair charges. … Continue reading Top 5 Ride-Hailing Apps
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ofe Achara (Achara Soup)
April 19, 2022
Ofe Achara is a delicious and mouth-watering native delicacy indigenous to the Isiala Ngwa and Umuahia people of Abia State, in South Eastern Nigeria. It is usually served to very important visitors and during special occasions which makes it an exotic delicacy. Its satisfying crunchy taste is relished by all. Achara is gotten from the … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Ofe Achara (Achara Soup)
By chinwe
ThrowBack Thursday: Ojukwu’s Final Days
April 19, 2022
Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, in his elements, comes across as a man who exudes a rare charm. Though born into an aristocratic family, able enough to afford being trained at Oxford University until he got into the military, he fought nonetheless to be free of his father’s stronghold. He carried this sense of independence of thought … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Ojukwu’s Final Days
By adedoyin
Did You Know? Onitsha is Home to West Africa’s Largest Market
April 19, 2022
Onitsha is known for its bustling open-air markets and numerous multi-storey residential buildings. It has a vibrant feel about it, provided by the hustle and chatter of its inhabitants, who are as industrious as you would expect the typical South Easterner to be. Perhaps the greatest pride of this sprawling urban complex is its major … Continue reading Did You Know? Onitsha is Home to West Africa’s Largest Market
Origin of Nigerian Foods: Bambara Nut
April 19, 2022
Bambara nut or Bambara beans (Vigna subterranea) is a nutritious legume and a popular staple food in Enugu. It is locally called ọkpa in Igbo, epa-roro in Yoruba and kwaruru or gurjiya in Hausa. It is a drought resistant legume with different species which come in small pods that can be cracked to obtain the … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Bambara Nut
By chinwe
Top 10 Everyday Items You Can Use For Survival During a Tour/Travel Emergency
April 19, 2022
Travelling with a first aid kit is not second-nature to many Nigerians. In the bid to pack light, even the people that know about it, tend to discard first aid kits. If accidents happen, knowing what to do with the common items available in your space can save a life. If you don’t have a first … Continue reading Top 10 Everyday Items You Can Use For Survival During a Tour/Travel Emergency
By ann
Netflix Acquires Rights To The ‘Lionheart’ Movie
April 19, 2022
Genevieve Nnaji’s Lionheart movie is in the news again. This time, online movie streaming platform, Netflix has announced its acquisition of the worldwide rights to the movie. Netflix announced this on its website on 7th September, a day before its scheduled premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. The implication of this is that the … Continue reading Netflix Acquires Rights To The ‘Lionheart’ Movie
Starboy’s Nike Jerseys Sell Out In Minutes
April 19, 2022
Wizkid has announced on his Instagram page another shocker in a string of successes. His Nike jerseys sold out within minutes! The Starboy branded Jerseys, a collaboration with sports equipment brand, Nike – described as “a celebration of his Nigerian roots” – sold for ₦30,506 each, and sold out in a record ten minutes. … Continue reading Starboy’s Nike Jerseys Sell Out In Minutes
