Archives Tag: personality
Women You Should Know – Onyeka Onwenu
April 19, 2022
Born 17th May, 1952, respected as a living legend, referred to as the “Elegant Stallion” by the Nigerian press, Onyeka Onwenu is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, actress, human right activist, social activist, and journalist, politician, recording artist and X Factor series judge. She is from Arondizuogu, a small town in Ideato, North Local Government Area … Continue reading Women You Should Know – Onyeka Onwenu
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Men You Should Know – Charles Soludo
April 19, 2022
Charles Chukwuma Soludo was born on the 28th of July, 1960. The man, popularly referred to as Charles Soludo, is a Nigerian Professor of Economics and a former Governor and chairman of the board of directors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Soludo: Brain x Intelligence x Excellence Soludo is a core professional in … Continue reading Men You Should Know – Charles Soludo
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Everyday Heroes- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
April 19, 2022
Coming off the independence celebrations of Nigeria, it is important to reflect on some of the Heroes of our Independence from the colonialists. The line from the national anthem says, “…the labour of our heroes past, shall never be in vain…” It is in the light of this that, we remember one of the great … Continue reading Everyday Heroes- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
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Nigerians in History- Stella Obasanjo
April 19, 2022
Stella Obasanjo, was probably famous primarily for being the first lady of Nigeria, and wife to Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. As significant as that position was, however, to confine her fame and impact to just that will be disrespectful and demeaning. In addition to the above, she was a political activist in her own right, supporting … Continue reading Nigerians in History- Stella Obasanjo
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Everyday Heroes- Frances Ogamba
April 19, 2022
In the past few weeks, Nigeria and Nigerians have been on the global headlines for mostly negative reasons, the internet fraud scams in the United States, the drug smuggling cases in Saudi Arabia etc. A need of fresh air is needed at this moment: people that will also put Nigeria on the news for positive … Continue reading Everyday Heroes- Frances Ogamba
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Women You Should Know – Kemi Adetiba
April 19, 2022
Early life Born in Lagos on 8 January 1980, Kemi Adetiba is a Nigerian music video director, filmmaker, and television director whose works have appeared on Channel O, MTV Base, Soundcity TV, BET and Netflix. Born into the family of Dele Adetiba, a veteran in the advertising and broadcast industries who played a pivotal role … Continue reading Women You Should Know – Kemi Adetiba
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Everyday Heroes: Basil Okpara Jnr
April 19, 2022
His game generating interest was piqued at age 7 when his father scolded him for spending so much time playing games rather than building his own games for others to play. Basil took this as a challenge and paid more attention to learning how to make his own games. Basil Okpara Snr’s Narrative Growing up, … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Basil Okpara Jnr
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Men You Should Know: Victor Olaiya
April 19, 2022
Described by Alhaji Alade Odunewu of the Daily Times as “The Evil Genius of Highlife,” Victor Olaiya is considered to be one of the best trumpet players in Nigeria. His career started out playing a variety of music including waltz and highlife. In 1952, Victor Olaiya decided to form his own band which became known … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Victor Olaiya
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Nigerians In History: Kashim Ibrahim
April 19, 2022
Sir Shettima Kashim Ibrahim! A Northern Founding Father and a National Giant, especially in the colonial days of Nigeria. Born on the 10th of June 1910, Sir Kashim Ibrahim (as he is popularly referred to today) was a Kanuri politician who was head of the Native Administration in Borno and was a minister for Social … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Kashim Ibrahim
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Throwback Thursday: Chief Emeka Morocco, King of Ekpili Music
April 19, 2022
Highlife is one of the most popular genres of music in Nigeria. Early highlife performers in the commercial western states of Nigeria enjoyed the benefits of living in urban, central hubs of art and entertainment. The frenzy of excited fans and the curiosity of foreigners guaranteed that men like Fela Kuti and Sunny Okposo became … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Chief Emeka Morocco, King of Ekpili Music
Nigerian Appointed The First President Of The Barack Obama Foundation
April 19, 2022
Nigerians abroad have contributed immensely in changing the world and making the planet a better place to live in through their activities with global profit and non-profit organizations. The news of the appointment of American-based Nigerian economist, Adewale Adeyemo, as the first president of the Barrack Obama Foundation is great evidence of how outstanding citizens … Continue reading Nigerian Appointed The First President Of The Barack Obama Foundation
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Google Doodle Commemorates Late Nigerian Writer Buchi Emecheta
April 19, 2022
In a world filled with diverse talents, few individuals work to the level of their legacy outliving them. Nigerian writers have in the past exhibited and still show how powerful the pen can be used in changing the world. Even in their grave, these authors still exist among us through outstanding books they wrote during … Continue reading Google Doodle Commemorates Late Nigerian Writer Buchi Emecheta
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Adekunle Gold Weds Simi; How They Met
April 19, 2022
In December 2018 singers Simi and Adekunle Gold made news when Simi posted, on Instagram, a photo of a kiss they shared on the stage of “Simi Live in Lagos” concert which held in December 2018. A post which she quickly removed. This was coming after prolonged speculation about their relationship, and now the two … Continue reading Adekunle Gold Weds Simi; How They Met
Social Media Marketing Tips: How To Build A Strong Social Media Personality
April 19, 2022
Building a strong social media personality whether for business or pleasure requires you to go an extra mile, than the average Jo, on social media; it requires you to take the right steps that will attract, the audience you are looking for, to your page and advocate for your brand in time. In this video, … Continue reading Social Media Marketing Tips: How To Build A Strong Social Media Personality
Social Media Accounts To Follow: Top 5 Photographers You Should Be Following
April 19, 2022
No matter how much phones with superb camera quality have dominated the tech scene, we can’t still do without professional photographers. We still need someone who will direct us on which poses to strike, someone that knows the specific angles to shoot from, and even the perfect moment to shout, “Say cheeeese!” In fact, there … Continue reading Social Media Accounts To Follow: Top 5 Photographers You Should Be Following
