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Fatai Rolling Dollar, Nigerian Music Legend
From cradle to grave (literally) Prince Olayiwola Fatai Olagunju, popularly known on the music scene as Fatai Rolling Dollar (FRD) was born on the 22nd of July 1927 and served music lovers with...
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NEW MUSIC: Wahala by Kryptic
Teenage Music sensational group, Kryptic, is here with a teaser to their highly anticipated 'Mumu For Your Love' single which drops soon! Kryptic have evolved over the last 2 months, setting up their...
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Top 10 Movies From The 90s!
It’s Throwback Thursday today, guys, and this time, we’re picking out the best 10 movies in the early 90s! This holiday season is the perfect time to pull out that dusty old cassette and watch your...
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Africa’s Biggest Literary Award Winners of 2013
UNPUBLISHED POETRY Brunel University African Poetry Prize is a literary award aimed at the development, celebration and promotion of poetry from Africa; sponsored by Brunel University (London) and...
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Aphroden Spotlight: Yejide Kilanko
Born October 1975 in Ibadan, Oyo State (Nigeria), as the first of five children to a University professor (father), Yejide was introduced to literature as a result of her love for travelling the...
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NEW MUSIC: Pursuit of Happiness by Egbezi
Most times, humans tend to conceal the emotional turmoil and pain that's eating them up for different reasons. Maybe as a result of pride, fear, or what the society in general may say, or think of us...
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NEW MUSIC: Won Beri by Cassie B
After the release of 'Gudu Gudu Feeling' featuring S2DB Jumabee, Cassy B has just dropped another club banger "Won Beri". The Nigerian born Ghanian artist has this new single from her forthcoming album...
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“I believe that as a writer, just write and keep writing to enlighten people… never focus your writing on winning a prize no matter how prestigious, lest you get very distracted.” Jude Dibia Early...
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J Moss Live in Concert in Lagos!
8090Connect of This Present House is set to host award-winning American gospel singer, J.Moss, in a live concert in Lagos, Nigeria on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Other notable guest artistes,...
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NEW MUSIC: Chillin’ by Seriki
Seriki on a Snoop Dog beat? What would you predict? Seriki Omo Owo jumped on a Snoop Dog's beat and decided to give his fan a feel of what to expect from his December single. After the Etisalat...
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Social Media Week Lagos partners with Volkswagen, announces 2014 venues
Social Media Week Lagos (SMW Lagos), produced by Dragon Africa and AFRIKA21, is a week long event that is part of the Social Media Week global platform and takes place in Lagos February 17 - 21, 2014....
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17 on Lola Shoneyin, author of ‘The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives’
“Live hard, read hard, write hard.” Lola Shoneyin [caption id="attachment_5699" align="aligncenter" width="466"] Source: wanawana.net[/caption] Early Life Titilola Atinuke Alexandrah Shoneyin was...
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NEW MUSIC: Osama by Mr Smith ft Bra’him & Lonli
After working in the production booth for the likes of Vector, Shank and Pelli, -producer and MC, Mr. Smith decides to come through with a project of his own: "The Audacity of Mr. Smith" mixtape, due...
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PIN Hosts 250 Students from 15 tertiary institutions at TENT Gathering 2013
Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN) is a social enterprise that connects Nigerian youth with ICT-enabled opportunities. Having worked with government, civil society, private institutions and...
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The Icarus Girl: Helen Olajumoke Oyeyemi
“Writing a sentence makes me happy! Writing a whole novel makes me anxious.” Helen Oyeyemi [caption id="attachment_5720" align="aligncenter" width="198"] Source: fictionwritersreview.com[/caption]...
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D’banj, Tuface, and other Nigerian stars in collaboration with EbonyLifeTV...
As the world mourns the passing of the late African and global icon, Nelson Mandela, Nigerian stars and other production partners, in collaboration with EbonyLife TV, Africa’s first Global Black...
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Aphroden Spotlight: Msindisi Fengu
Journalism is a profession that places one at the cutting edge of life and is often regarded as the fourth estate of the realm. It is a profession with ethics just like other professions but with...
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NEW MUSIC: Yodi Remix by DJ Mewsic ft Jah Bless
Brila fm 88.9 in-house DJ and Reminisce Official Dj, Dj Mewsic, released a single some months ago titled" Check Up" featuring Hakym, Skales and Vector‘. After, he dropped the much anticipated street...
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Atiteh’s Notes: Uncle Joe (2)
Titilayo continues her short story this week! You can read the first chapter here The principal! We were in morbid fear of him. As soon as he walked in, we immediately stood to greet. It was all we...
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Orin’s Story: Tango
Orin's story continues this week! You can read previous chapter here Myself, Sunmade and Ire are at home this calm Saturday afternoon. My son and his father are watching television. I am in the...
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