Archives Tag: Joy Ehonwa

E-Commerce Tip of the Day

April 19, 2022

The Nigerian entrepreneur is a special breed. Misunderstood by family and friends alike, and disadvantaged by a hostile economic climate and a lack of basic infrastructure, the Nigerian business owner has more odds stacked against him than his counterparts in developed countries. Yet, year after year, new businesses spring up, with Nigerians in diaspora also … Continue reading #NascoMoments: 6 Surefire Tips to Build a Small Business in Nigeria

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Stuff

April 19, 2022

Wondering which handles to follow on Twitter this weekend? Gospel music ministers are beloved for their gifts that usher worshippers into the presence of God, and lift hearts in praise to the Almighty. It is no different in Nigeria. Here are just five of the many whose tweets will encourage and bless you: 1. @sinach … Continue reading Who to Follow on Twitter: Nigerian Music Ministers

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Religion

April 19, 2022

Spending an hour or two in the presence of God sounds impossible to many believers, and the thought frightens others who ask, “What will I be doing?” Well, exactly what you will be doing in eternity, so it’s best to practice here in time. Instead of hurriedly reading a verse or chapter of the Bible, … Continue reading 3 Simple Ways to Enrich Your Daily Devotion

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Personality

April 19, 2022

She’s beautiful, smart, talented and stylish, that much Nollywood enthusiasts know about this award-winning thespian. We bring you 10 interesting things you may not have known about the mother of one. 1. She first caught the acting bug at the age of eight, when she played a role in the TV series Ripples. When she finished … Continue reading 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Genevieve Nnaji

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Discover Nigeria Environment Opinion

April 19, 2022

‎Even for the casual observer of the music industry, there are certain questions that come to mind over and over again. Do you ever wonder how mediocre music gets massive airplay, while some artistes who are really good never get their songs heard? Why do some artistes “blow” while others who are equally talented never … Continue reading #NascoMoments: How to Succeed in the Nigerian Music Industry

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Opinion

April 19, 2022

This generation – born in the ‘80s, ‘90s and noughties – is defined by instant communication. With email, Twitter, Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram, Pinterest and more, it’s hard to imagine how we survived back when we had to stand in queues with NITEL cards just to say, “I miss you.” The face of communication has changed, … Continue reading #NascoMoments: How to Make Social Media Work for You

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Opinion

April 19, 2022

The topic of discussion for the 3rd episode of #NascoMoments on City 105.1 FM was one of great concern to every well-meaning Nigerian: The Plight of the Nigerian Graduate. The amiable host, Joy Isi Bewaji, clearly finds the decay in the educational system disturbing. She is bothered about the quality of graduates being churned out … Continue reading #NascoMoments: What Every Nigerian Graduate Should Know

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Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Wondering which handles to follow on Twitter this weekend? Knowledge of where you’re coming from is important to get you to where you’re going. Some savvy Nigerians have taken their time to collate interesting and enlightening facts about the Giant of Africa. Here are a few handles that will help you discover more about Nigeria’s … Continue reading Who to Follow on Twitter: Discover Nigeria

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Opinion

April 19, 2022

The second episode of NASCO Moments centered on the real stories of housemaids. NASCO Moments, hosted by Joy isi Bewaji on City FM 105.1, is a platform to question, explore and debate on social issues. We’ve all heard of maids who repaid their employer’s kindness with evil, perhaps seeking revenge for how another family hurt … Continue reading #NascoMoments: The Real Stories of Housemaids

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Opinion

April 19, 2022

A few weeks ago, I attended The Conversation, an event hosted by writer and publicist, Joy Isi Bewaji. The aim of the meeting was to discuss the way forward for gender equality in Nigeria; is our society really ready? And the answer was no, thanks to the hold that patriarchy still has. What is patriarchy? … Continue reading The Conversation: The Truth About Patriarchy

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Opinion

April 19, 2022

At Connect Nigeria’s annual Writers’ Conference 2015 held on Saturday 18th April, spoken word poet, Efe Paul Azino answered the question, “Can you really make money from poetry?” His talk was built around the fact that spoken word poetry is a poet’s best bet for making money in Nigeria today. This doesn’t mean page poetry … Continue reading #CNWriters: 7 Tips for Success in the Business of Spoken Word

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Opinion

April 19, 2022

The amiable and talented screenwriter, Uduak Isong, was at Connect Nigeria’s Writers’ Conference last weekend to speak about the business of screenwriting. How do you get your script out there? Here are 5 things you should know: 1. Before you can be a writer, you must read. Before you can be a screenwriter, you must … Continue reading #CNWriters: 5 Things to Know About the Business of Screenwriting

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Opinion

April 19, 2022

At Connect Nigeria’s Annual Writers’ Conference which held on Saturday 18th April, author and Okada Books creator, Okechukwu Ofili spoke about his experience as a blogger and author. When it comes to monetizing your blog, he made it clear that there are several routes to take (Google AdWords for instance). However, the focus for this … Continue reading #CNWriters: How to Make Money From Your Blog

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Opinion

April 19, 2022

Passionate writer and feminist, Joy Isi Bewaji was one of the speakers at Connect Nigeria’s Writers’ Conference and she facilitated a workshop, Writing Your First Book and Self-Publishing. It was an incredibly enlightening session, and here are some of the most important things I learnt: 1. Finding your voice is the first thing. Find your … Continue reading #CNWriters: 9 Lessons I Learnt About Publishing Your First Book

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Relationships

April 19, 2022

Nearly 2 years ago, my best friend relocated to Lagos to take up a new job. I was a newlywed and she couldn’t move in with me, so she had to stay with a family we’d both known for a long time. If you’ve ever been in this position you know that no matter how … Continue reading About to Wed: 5 Signs You’re Making a Mistake

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