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This Maga Can’t Pay
April 19, 2022
The first time I heard the word “maga” I thought David, my aunt’s brother-in-law, had wanted to say mugu or, rather, that he intentionally mispronounced the word to indicate variations of stupidity. I have always thought mugu to mean a stupid person in the local Nigerian parlance we call Pidgin or Broken English. The Urban … Continue reading This Maga Can’t Pay
By loyigah
Okechukwu Ofili: How Stupidity and Laziness Saved His Life [1/2]
April 19, 2022
As an author, a motivational speaker, a success coach, an entrepreneur, an artist, a trained engineer – with a full-time job as one – and a blogger, Okechukwu Ofili is a remarkable and unassuming young man, with a passion for life and for impacting people. He is the author of How Stupidity Saved My Life, … Continue reading Okechukwu Ofili: How Stupidity and Laziness Saved His Life [1/2]
By loyigah
Afrinolly: The Nollywood Database
April 19, 2022
By Idemudia Dima-Okojie Being the only boy growing up amongst many Nollywood loving siblings and cousins, I was not sure what to expect when I was asked to review Afrinolly, the Nigerian version of the popular IMDB portal, which won the Entertainment/Games/Media category of the 1st Android Developers Challenge for Sub-Saharan Africa held last year. The … Continue reading Afrinolly: The Nollywood Database
How to make the Nigerian blockbuster: 9 lessons from Kunle Afolayan’s ‘Phone Swap’
April 19, 2022
By Wilfred Okiche So you are a budding film maker looking to make and market the great Nigerian blockbuster film, let us help you get on your way with some lessons culled from actor/producer/director Kunle Afolayan’s experiences with his new event film, ’Phone swap.’ Get a corporate organization to sponsor your film Truth is good … Continue reading How to make the Nigerian blockbuster: 9 lessons from Kunle Afolayan’s ‘Phone Swap’
The Yak Sparks!
April 19, 2022
By Obi Martins Okafor As the saying goes: “Time heals all wound.” This is the case of “the injury” Yakubu Aiyegbeni, A.K.A. “the yak”, gave the football loving Nigerians at the last FIFA world cup held in South Africa. The Blackburn hit man conspicuously failed to put the ball into an empty net. Before now, … Continue reading The Yak Sparks!
Swan Lake Studios: Where Dance Meets Photography
April 19, 2022
What do photography and dance have in common? Not so much, you may say. But someone, somewhere, has fused these two arts to create an exciting mix. Top class, inspiring photography; hip, fun, and body-sculpting dance, you have it all at Swan Lake Studios. And the lady behind it: the multi-talented Ibifaka ben-Kalio. Ibifaka Ben-Kalio is … Continue reading Swan Lake Studios: Where Dance Meets Photography
By loyigah
James Ibori and the ‘somebodys’ and ‘nobodys’ of Nigeria
April 19, 2022
By Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani The most corrupt officials are often the most generous, but letting this system continue only preserves the giver’s power. This week, former Nigerian state governor James Ibori was sentenced by a British judge to 13 years in prison. He is guilty on two counts. One is corruption – a crime of which many … Continue reading James Ibori and the ‘somebodys’ and ‘nobodys’ of Nigeria
AMAA 2012 Winners List
April 19, 2022
AMAA 2012 Best Short Film 1. JAMAA – Uganda 2. Look Again – Kenya 3. Maffe Tiga – Guinea 4. Braids On Bald Head – Nigeria [WINNER] 5. Hidden Life – South Africa 6. Mwansa The Great – Zimbabwe 7. Chumo – Tanzania 8. The Young Smoker – Nigeria AMAA 2012 Best Documentary 1. African … Continue reading AMAA 2012 Winners List
The Influencing Goodluck Jonathan According to Time Magazine.
April 19, 2022
By Edward Chizea Nwosisi President Goodluck Jonathan may not be as popular at home as he is in the international community, but popularity which is hard to earn in a nation such as Nigeria, doesn’t necessarily reflect resolve and purpose. President Jonathan through his policies and actions has earned from the international community the reputation … Continue reading The Influencing Goodluck Jonathan According to Time Magazine.
Wole Soyika Honoured at The Dedica Festival in Italy
April 19, 2022
Photographer and multiple award winner Akintunde Akinleye has opened an exhibition in honour of Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka in Pordenone, Italy. The photography exhibition commissioned by the THESIS—the organiser of the annual cultural festival tagged Dedica Festival was part of the activities lined up to honour the 1986 Nobel prize winner in literature—the first to have … Continue reading Wole Soyika Honoured at The Dedica Festival in Italy
ARE YOU RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR CHILD’S WEIGHT PROBLEM?
April 19, 2022
By Tony Ekaidem It’s very common now to find among kids within the range of 5 and 14 years old to be over-weight. They usually fall under the category of kids with rich parents or parents that think” they’ve arrived” as the saying goes. The trend of eradicating the history of one’s humble beginnings is becoming … Continue reading ARE YOU RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR CHILD’S WEIGHT PROBLEM?
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Adds Another Feather to Her Cap With a UN Appointment
April 19, 2022
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala is on the cusp of history on becoming a candidate for the presidency of the World Bank, as an African and as a woman. Riding on the wave of this notable achievement is a new appointment from the United nations to tackle child malnutrition. Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, … Continue reading Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Adds Another Feather to Her Cap With a UN Appointment
Nigerian Idol has Mercy!
April 19, 2022
Winner of Nigerian idols 2012 edition Mercy Chinwo fondly called Mecindo by her fans no doubt is still reeling from her victory last night. An avalanche of votes from her fans both in Nigeria and in other parts of the continent sealed her victory for good, beating her equally talented rival Joe Blue to clinch … Continue reading Nigerian Idol has Mercy!
The Art of Not Being Yourself
April 19, 2022
By Eru Kobe Godwin May I ask a simple question? Who is your standard? Hmmm, let’s save the answers for the next episode. Come to think of it, no matter how hard you try, you can’t cry through someone else’s eyes. I have over heard lots of people say “I WISH I WAS LIKE HIM … Continue reading The Art of Not Being Yourself
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5 Nigerian Athletes you should know
April 19, 2022
The progressive and resilient Nigerian Spirit has produced some remarkable individuals who have achieved world class awards and recognition in their various fields. Hakeem “the dream” Olajuwon, Daniel “the bull” Amokachi, Kanu Nwankwo, Samuel Peters and my personal favorite Austin “jay jay” Okocha are just a few names who have brought great honor to themselves … Continue reading 5 Nigerian Athletes you should know
