11 Interesting things about Folorunsho Alakija
Business Mogul, Philanthropist Unionist and Fashion Expert Mrs. Alakija was born on July 15th, 1951 at Ikorodu, Lagos, South-western Nigeria to Chief and Mrs. L. A Ogbara, a wealthy polygamous family...
View Article30 FUN FACTS YOU DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE ACADEMY AWARDS (a.k.a. OSCARS)
The Oscar statuette is not made of gold. It is a pewter like alloy called brittanium, which is 93 percent tin, 5 percent antimony and 2 percent copper. It is then plated with gold. Academy Award...
View ArticleWays To Spend Your Valentine
It's Valentine again and as usual, it's that time of the year where love is in the air. The feast of Saint Valentine is celebrated all over the world. While there are a lot of martyrdom stories about...
View ArticleValentine’s Day: The True Significance
A day to specially celeberate love in its purest form whether between lovers or caring for the less previledged, Saint Valentine's Day, also known as Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine is...
View ArticleAfrican Music Legend: Angélique Kidjo
With amazing contributions to the popularity of African music across the globe, one of Africa's most celebrated daughters takes music to a whole new height especially with her graphic music videos that...
View Article5 Nigerian Graphic Novels/Comics You Should Read
Graphic novels or comics have always been a dark horse in literature, reserved for children and nerds! Movie adaptations brought some of these characters to life – such as Superman, Batman … – yet the...
View ArticleRules of Writing as suggested by Famous Writers
Take counsel from established authors Every author has his/her style and each style is created through peculiar variables as the writer deems fit. Notwithstanding the distinction in approach however,...
View ArticleBRANDY PARTIES WITH KELLY ROWLAND AND DAREY ART ALADE
International singer, Brandy was spotted partying with Darey Art Alade, Kelly Rowland and others at the second edition of Love Like A Movie which held at the Eko Hotel & Suites on Saturday,...
View ArticleAfrican Writers Series: José Luandino Vieira
African literature has come of age with different countries on the continent contributing to the development of the art. Writers in Africa have become prominent world wide due to the rapid growth of...
View ArticleTimi Dakolo, Mai Atafo, Others @ Love Like A Movie 2!
The second edition of Darey Art Alade’s Love Like A Movie 2 held on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at the Eko Hotel & Suites Oceanview Grounds had guests commending premium beverage drink, Fayrouz for...
View ArticleNew Music: Love Things By Da Peez
Kenny and Taiye aka Da Peez were born in the 80’s to an art inclined family and the passion for music has since been instilled in their genes so to say. Not only are they gifted in music but are also...
View ArticleTHE PULITZER PRIZE – How Much Do You Know About It?
“… for the encouragement of public service, public morals, American literature and the advancement of education.” The Pulitzer Prize is a U.S. award for achievements in newspaper and online journalism,...
View ArticleSimple Guidelines for improving your acts of good public speaking
Mastering the act of public speaking for many people may be a nightmare initially, especially when one does not know the basics for making notable speeches for any occasions/audience. Those who have...
View Article5 Useful tips for growing traffic to a business website
Whenever a business name is mentioned, one may be tempted to find online details on websites and level of impact created by the business i.e. traffic to the website hosting the business readily comes...
View ArticleFunke Akindele,Desmond Elliot and Others Shine As Nominees Of The AMVCA Award
Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA) is less than a month away and Nigeria's favourite malt drink, Amstel Malta, will once again sponsor this event. Nominees of the prestigious and well-celebrated...
View ArticleNigerian Idol 4 Auditions approaches Crescendo in Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria; 20 February 2014: The final leg of the Nigerian Idol 4 auditions will hit Lagos State at the Dream Studios in Omole, on the 22nd and 23rd of February. Season 4 of the reality TV music...
View Article10 BASIC FASHION ADVICES FOR MEN
“Looking good isn’t self-importance; it’s self-respect.” - Charles Hix Legendary fashion designer, Yves Saint-Laurent once said “Fashions fade, but style is eternal.” Fashion is what is in vogue...
View ArticleTrend Guide: How to Wear Midi Flared Skirts.
“Midi” stands for any item of clothing (skirts/dresses) that end somewhere between the knee and the calf. And they are making a comeback in flared skirt style (also known as the poodle skirt) from the...
View ArticleAPHRODEN SPOTLIGHT – Warsan Shire Youngest Poet Laureate
“I write best with free writes, where I refuse to edit what is leaving me, where I write within a specific time frame. I refuse to obsess over it, and if it doesn’t come out easily, then I leave it. I...
View ArticleLamili Drops Long Anticipated Single “Wana Love You” With N150,000 Prize TO...
The ‘BEND DOWN’ crooner LAMILI is at it again as she drops a sizzling hot single titled “WANNA LOVE YOU”. LAMILI had hinted that she was in works on a new material unlike what we have heard from her in...
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