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Future-forward financial services providers are pitching more self-services that increase convenience and more value for customers.
For older bank customers, the ‘tally number’ era is still fresh on the mind – a euphemism for long queues and stay in the banking halls that characterised manual banking operations in Nigeria, in the 80s and early 90s.
Interestingly, banks in Nigeria are among the forerunners of automation and technology innovations that we have today. Rollout of tech services and products by banks, fintech and big data companies is seriously disrupting the social, economic, and lifestyle ecosystems.
Not only has technology changed the way we do things, bank transactions, purchases, payments and delivery of goods and services are now quicker or faster than before with online and virtual channels and platforms. Intra and inter-bank transactions, and processing of applications for account opening, account statements, or other services have also significantly improved.
Innovations like ALAT, Nigeria’s leading digital banking platform by Wema Bank, are becoming a part of our everyday life as the world goes digital. In the last one decade, the Nigerian banking industry has witnessed rapid transformation occasioned by digital disruptions, which they leverage as game-changers to stay ahead of the competition.
Deloitte, in its 13th Annual Tech Trends 2022 report, stated that it was rewarding for organisations and businesses to engineer their ‘‘tech-forward future’’ to ‘‘unlock innovation, build trust, and engineer advantage for your digital journey.’’
According to the report, banks grappling with many challenges, including strict regulations and competition from fintechs, can thrive in a digital society by continually introducing future-proof technologies and processes to stay and be ahead.
A few of the latest features onboarded onto ALAT is another example of how future-forward financial services providers are pitching more self-services that increase convenience and more value for customers. With ALAT, existing customers and new customers can do a lot with the icing on the cake being gaining huge interest in savings.
For example, customers can put idle funds to use on fixed or flexible tenures or invest money to earn amazing interests, without visiting the bank. Whether in Nigeria or in the Diaspora, at the click of a smartphone, you can open a domiciliary account and earn 4.5% interest when they save in dollars.
That’s not all – ALAT Trybe members can also access loans anytime and from wherever they are. It’s even a bigger pie for salary earners and street hustlers! They can secure instant loans for as low as N5,000 up to N4,000,000 – all at low interest compared to what they can get anywhere else. But there’s more – no collateral, no paperwork. That’s one of the outstanding benefits of being a member of the ALAT Trybe!!!
Guess what? The self-service account opening takes five (5) minutes only; that’s like an instant activation. Moreso, your credit/debit card gets delivered to your doorstep free! If you prefer cardless transactions, there is a virtual Naira card too.
Joining the ALAT Trybe is simple. With a visit to the Apple Store or Google Play on your phone, download the app, sign-up and activate. Then, you will start enjoying the convenience and pleasure of smart banking at your fingertips.
October 29, 2022. Lagos, Nigeria. Sunlight, a leading household brand from Unilever Nigeria Plc, has recently empowered fashion entrepreneurs with requisite skills at the 2022 Lagos Fashion Week.
These Nigerian fashion entrepreneurs were engaged in the one-day skills workshop organized in line with the brand’s purpose, which is to empower women entrepreneurs in their desire to contribute more to society. The Workshop, themed: Positioning Fashion Business for Success, was held physically at the Federal Palace Hotel and streamed to many online.
The Workshop allowed existing fashion entrepreneurs to learn from experts and industry professionals while also helping them access relevant knowledge needed for success in the fashion industry.
While welcoming guests to the Workshop, the Brand Manager, Sunlight, Oluwapelumi Kolade, noted that the Workshop, as well as the brand participation at Lagos Fashion Week, is primarily intended to support women to expose them to what can be done to upscale their businesses.
Sunlight also deployed an experiential booth at the Lagos Fashion Week. Kolade said the experiential booth would allow consumers to witness Sunlight’s distinct brand qualities of Burst after Burst of uplifting fragrance while being gentle on your fabric.
The Category Manager, Homecare, Unilever Nigeria Plc, Oladapo Oshuntoye, advised all attendees to apply themselves to the learnings and develop the necessary skills and enterprise to make a fortune.
“I am quite convinced that the learnings received here have created an opportunity for participants to grow, be motivated and know what to do better to become profitable and upscale their fashion businesses”, he said.
During her session, the founder of Money Africa, Mrs Tosin Olaseinde, urged fashion entrepreneurs to see their businesses as corporate legal entities. Olaseinde stressed that this would help them to be more accountable and appreciated by prospective investors. She stated the need to leverage technology and engage a coach in their quest to take the business to the next level.
Also speaking during her class at the Workshop, Claire Idera, a visual artist and fashion educator, emphasized the need for fashion entrepreneurs to bring discipline to their creativity if they intend to succeed in their businesses.
In her submission, the founder of OSC Group, Sola Babatunde, who has been in the fashion business for many years, noted that fashion entrepreneurs need to be intentional about how their brands are presented.
Babatunde urged designers to be consistent and have standard operating procedures in their business operations if they desire success.
The public relations (PR) industry is one of the world’s oldest and most established industries. However, according to controversial publicity firm Baden Bower, it is also one of the most rapidly changing and evolving industries. To keep up with the PR industry’s ever-changing landscape, PR agencies must constantly adapt and change their strategies.
Public relations has changed substantially since the advent of Tik Tok, Reddit, Facebook, Instagram and social media generally.
The digital era has changed the game, requiring publicists to have a deep knowledge of influencers, editorial features that go beyond mere mentions, and strategies designed to achieve return on investment in the same way that advertisers measure their spend on Google Ads and Facebook.
Traditional PR
Traditional PR is a type of marketing that focuses on generating positive press for a company or product. This can be accomplished through media relations, which include interacting with reporters and obtaining news coverage. It can also be done by arranging a press conference or sponsoring a charitable event. Traditional PR can be a very successful approach to increase brand awareness and generate positive buzz about a company or product.
Unfortunately, traditional PR can be pretty expensive, especially for large companies. Companies also have less control when working with traditional media, as news outlets and reporters may choose to ignore or downplay a story. Finally, traditional PR relies heavily on media gatekeepers, such as editors and journalists, to get the word out. This can be a barrier for companies trying to reach their audience directly.
Modern PR In The Digital Age
Publicists are struggling to keep up with the pace of change in the new game of PR. The question that is often asked by old school publicists is what is modern PR? The term “modern PR” describes the new era of public relations. Modern PR is about more than just getting the word out; with the advent of social media, modern PR is about managing your digital footprint in Google search, building positing brand equity about a company when potential customers do background checks and search for reviews and establishing entrepreneurs, artists and entertainers as thought leaders. It’s about creating engaging and helpful content and telling stories that resonate with your audience.
The pros and cons
Both approaches have advantages and disadvantages. Traditional PR is a great way to reach a large number of people quickly, but it is not always the most effective strategy for developing connections. Traditional PR is also costly and heavily reliant on media gatekeepers such as editors and journalists.
On the other hand, modern public relations is good at building connections and is generally less expensive than traditional PR. Of course, the trade-off is that reaching a large audience can take much longer.
How Baden Bower changes the game
Baden Bower is a full-service public relations agency providing clients with various services. They provide traditional media relations in addition to digital marketing, crisis management services and search engine optimization.
Regardless of a brand or business’ public relations needs, Baden Bower can assist in gaining the visibility they require. Baden Bower works with a wide variety of companies worldwide through the provision of top-quality guaranteed editorial placements with its team of PR experts and a data-driven approach. With their experience and expertise, Baden Bower guarantees its clients results or their money back.
Infinix Nigeria known for breaking barriers and setting new trends in the tech, lifestyle and gaming space have through the years with their partnership with free fire GArena and other gaming brands organized tournaments that reward Nigerians for their participations in gaming.
They have through the Infinix Gaming master competition brought together several mobile gaming lovers and allowed them enjoy the thrilling experience of competing with one another to win several prizes.
This initiative was born from the tech giant’s commitment to providing devices that are capable of gaming with long lasting batteries and super-fast processors.
Infinix has now decided to take it a step higher by partnering with the largest French video game trade show, the Paris Game Week. With this partnership, Infinix is not only contributing largely to the mobile gaming industry but also uniting gamers through this affiliation.
The Paris Game show will run from Wednesday, November 2nd 2022 to Sunday, November 2022.
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Appetizers are one of the nutrients we can not do without. They boost our appetite by wetting our throats for the main dish and help prepare our stomachs to receive these sumptuous dishes. But knowing that most appetizers are high in fats and carbs but low in proteins may raise a red flag for our ketogenic diet plan. So how do we go about this?
In this article, I will walk you through the ten best appetizers that fit perfectly into your ketogenic diet plan and save you the headache of deciding which appetizer aligns with your diet plan.
Without further ado, let us check them out.
10 Homemade Appetizers You Can Explore From Anywhere in the World
Cheese Crackers Junk Food Style is your best option whenever you feel nauseous but need to eat to fill yourself up. Cheese crackers junk food is a crunchy cheese mix that gives you a junk food sensation without breaking outside your keto diet plan. Cheese cracker junk food is low in carbs and pretty easy to make.
Main Ingredients: Flour (Almond), Egg, and Cheese Powder.
Are you having an Owambe and don’t know what to serve before the main dish? Worry no more because Jalapeno Poppers will do just that for you. Jalapeno Poppers are spicy appetizers that help start dinners or parties. It is made with bacon and jalapeno peppers, and you can be assured that it is low in carbs and full of amazing flavor. Which means you are still in your Keto Diet Plan.
Main Ingredients: Jalapeno Peppers, Cream Cheese, Bacon, and Cheddar Cheese.
Perhaps you cannot wait further for Prime Grubhub delivery, with each French Fries coated in a layer of golden crisp that gives way to a soft, welcoming sensation in the mouth; you want to avoid forgoing this. Keto French fries will help you have both the fry and crisp sensation and also help you stay committed to your Keto Diet Plan because they are also a Low Carbs snack.
Ingredients: Turnips, Beef Tallow, Garlic, Onion Powder, and Pepper.
Has your childhood and family hangout helped stock those crunchy Mozzarella appetizer memories in your mind? And the priceless value won’t want you crossing it off because of your Keto Plan?
Keto Mozzarella sticks are here to save the day with about 22% of fats, 32% of protein, and 1% of carbs per serving. Two sticks will fit perfectly into your keto diet menu.
Ingredients: Pork, Garlic Powder, Pepper, and Parmesan Cheese.
Yet another party buster, these delicious bite-sized meatballs will fill the mouth with the sweetness and moisture it needs to put a smile on. Buffalo Chicken Meatballs prepares the stomach for the main dish in a unique way without breaking the Keto Diet Plan.
With high proteins and fats, buffalo chicken meatballs are one of the homemade appetizers you do not want to miss out on.
Ingredients: Chicken, Egg, Breadcrumbs, Milk, Flour, Celery, and Butter.
Broccoli cheese soup is an appetizer that starts a party in your mouth. This creamy, tasty goodness does not require flour or xanthan gum to perfect its magic.
Having about 44% fats, 25% protein, and 4% carbs per serving which is a bowl, It deserves a space on the keto diet menu.
Main Ingredients: Broccoli, Carrots, Onion, Heavy cream, Cream cheese, cheddar Cheese, and Chicken Broth.
Resisting a soup made with beef stock topped and caramelized onions with toasted bread and cheese on a nice cold day is close to losing a lifetime opportunity.
French onion soup is an exceptional french soup with a beefy and cheesy taste at the expense of a low carbs content, and it is one of the keto appetizers you should add to your menu list.
Main Ingredients: Butter, Onion, White Wine, and Pepper.
One of the most popular appetizers, endowed with a lot of vitamins that are very beneficial to the body and low carb, is tomato soup. Although this depends on the ingredients used if you want to make a keto tomato soup, add some fresh herbs. Keto tomato soup will have approximately 1% carbs per serving.
Main Ingredients: Tomatoes, Garlic, Onion, Chicken Broth, Bay Leaves, Oregano, and Pepper.
The avocado-deviled egg is a creamy and tasty appetizer rich in proteins. And if you would agree with me, this makes it a perfect keto appetizer. Preparing this appetizer does not take much time, and a well-prepared avocado-deviled egg will have about 7% fats, 7% protein, and 1% carbs per serving.
Main Ingredients: Avocado, Mustard, Lemon Juice, Pepper, and Sweet Relish.
There are a lot of dips that are both thick and creamy, and most of them are high in carbs. But if you want a dip that will fit into your keto diet plan, then ranch dip is the best option.
Ranch dip is perfect for dipping Veggies, wings, and crackers. With its low volume of carbs and high volume of fats and protein, it is a good appetizer for your keto menu.
Main Ingredients: Sour Cream, Dill, Parsley, Pepper, and Mayo.
Conclusion
Appetizers, though not as popular as indigenous food, have proven over the years to be one of the ways to connect with the people around us, including friends and family. However, picking the right appetizer that fits into your keto diet may be challenging. Remember, a healthier appetizer can relieve stress, revive joy and conversation at this time of day, and allow you to spend more time with your family. So update your Keto menu now.
Author: Hi, my name is Taiwo Sotikare. You can contact me at taiwosotikare.com
The annual Access Art X Prize, set up to provide emerging artists with the opportunity to showcase their art and attract global success, is back and better! Formerly open only to Nigerian artists, the Prize now includes an additional award for emerging artists from all over Africa and its diaspora. This expansion allows for more entries and ensures long-term careers for a wider range of artists.
The African/Diasporan winner will receive a residency at Yinka Shonibare’s GAS Foundation in Lagos, while the Nigerian winner will undergo a residency at Gasworks in London, United Kingdom. Both winners will also receive the following:
– A $10,000 grant each for exhibitions at ART X Lagos, the leading international art fair in West Africa.
– Opportunities for cultural exchange and the means to develop their practice on the global stage.
The ART X Prize is sponsored by Access Corporation, the parent company of Access Bank, in collaboration with Gasworks and Yinka Shonibare’s GAS Foundation.
Explaining the importance of the additional award, the Chief Communications Officer of Access Corporation, Amaechi Okobi, said, “Access Corporation is leading the charge in connecting Africans around the globe by leveraging a critical sector like art. We have a responsibility to correct negative narratives that are associated with the continent and using platforms like this to highlight and promote talents from this part of the world is a step in the right direction. This year’s edition also sees an expansion of the project to the artists in the diaspora, creating an avenue for inclusion and ensuring long term careers for a wider range of artists. So, we are stopping at nothing to create a globally connected community and ecosystem.”
The Prize is open to artists with at least three years of experience. Submissions for this year’s edition will be reviewed and judged by a panel of esteemed industry professionals. The jury is made up of six members; Alessio Antoniolli (Director, Gasworks & The Triangle Network), Dr Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung (Artistic Director, SAVVY Contemporary), Gabi Ncgobo (Artist and Curatorial Director, University of Pretoria), Maria Varnava (Founder, Tiwani Contemporary), Professor Peju Layiwola (Artist and Historian), and Victor Ehikhamenor (Artist).
On Saturday 22nd October, Guinness Nigeria unveiled two new flavoured gin brands, Gordons sunset orange and pink berry at an invite-only playground-themed event in Lagos.
These variants packed with berries, citrus and juniper flavours are exciting options for people seeking new ways to enjoy their favourite G&T cocktails. The introduction of Gordon’s Pink Berry and Sunset Orange follows the success of Gordon’s Moringa.
Gordon’s Playground was tastefully curated for friends and social butterflies to reconnect and make new connections. With Gordon’s Sunset Orange and Pink Berry inspired playful installations, interactive games, Gordon’s infused treats and a collection of G&T cocktails, the experience was truly refreshingly different.
DJ Consequence, DJ Anonymouss, DJ Titanium, Reekado Banks, Ladipoe and Gordon’s brand ambassador, WurlD thrilled guests with electrifying performances.
At Gordon’s Playground, Yinka Bakare, Head of Innovation, Guinness Nigeria PLC, noted,
“Our innovations tap into our dynamic consumers and their desire for variety. With Sunset Orange and Pink Berry, we are delighted to deliver a refreshingly different flavour experience for consumers. It reinforces our leadership in the gin category in Nigeria’’
Keep up with Gordon’s experiences around you by following @gordonsmoringa on Instagram and look out for the hashtag #ShallWe on social media.
Christmas came early for football lovers in Nigeria this World Cup 2022. iLOT Bet – the number one sports betting and lottery platform in the country – is ready to give out amazing prizes to lucky customers. Make the most out of these sport events with the massive giveaway of Twenty-Three (23) iPhones, Three (3) Brand New Cars, over Twenty Million Naira in Bonuses and Coupons and many other special prizes; if you place your bets on www.ilot.ngfrom now till the end of the FIFA World Cup in December, 2022.
iLOT Bet is dishing out wonderful offers for all bettors who use their platform. The company has explained in detail the promotions on their website and helped to outline how to win procedures for their users. FIFA World Cup 2022 begins on November 20th and ends on December 18th. Between the start and finish, iLOT Bet is ready to give out iPhones, Cash Prizes, special Bonuses and Coupons, and also Cars!
Some of the special offers iLOT is offering for this period include;
Free iPhones on every match day for lucky players after the first goal of the match is scored. There will be treasure boxes for this special offer and the lucky winners will emerge after they successfully click on these boxes and unveil what is embedded within. One lucky customer will win an iPhone on every match day!
A Brand New Car for the lucky prediction on the Ultimate Champion of FIFA World Cup 2022. Create your own Prediction Bracket before the beginning of the tournament on the 20th of November, and if all your predictions are correct from start to finish, you stand the chance to win a brand new car.
3. Players who predict the exact 16 teams to advance to Round of 16 will share from a Five Million Naira prize pool.
4. Players who predict the advancing 8 teams (Quarter-finals) from the previous 16 will share from a Three Million Naira prize pool.
5. Players who predict the next 4 teams to advance to the Semifinals will share a prize pool of Two Million Naira.
6. Two more brand new cars will be won at the Group and Knockout Stages respectively. More details on this as the competition progresses.
7. Also, there are bonuses and coupons up to N20,000,000 to be given out to all customers during this period.
This is the most amazing time to win huge amounts of money as well as other juicy prizes as iLOT Bet is set to reward the best predictions this World Cup Season.
Your fate lies in your hands now. Log on to iLOT Bet and create your own World Cup Bracket from your predictions. A brand new car could be yours at the end of the tournament.
In the last eight years the Lagos International Poetry Festival has brought some of the biggest poets, spoken word artists, writers, artists and thinkers from across the world to Lagos for a four-day feast of words, ideas and entertainment, establishing itself as one the continent’s biggest art and culture highlights. This year the festival returns from the 27th to the 31st of October, beginning with an opening cocktail and evening of performances at Terra Kulture.
Billed for this year’s series of events, which has the theme, Babel… A New Language, are renowned American spoken word artist, Rudy Francisco, Nigerian-Canadian spoken word sensation Titilope Sonuga, Mukoma Ngugi, writer, poet and son of literary icon Ngugi wa Thiong’o, Raymond Antrobus, Dike Chukwumerije, and others.
Legendary performance poet, Saul Williams at Lagos International Poetry Festival, 2021.
According to the organizers, this year’s festival centers “the mother-tongue and the ongoing reclamation of default languages from the rubble of colonialism” It draws participants from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, the US, Australia, India, Scotland, England, and others, as they take us beneath the skin of their tongues.
Events lined up include an opening cocktail and performance at Terra Kulture on the 27th, followed by a keynote panel featuring Mukoma Ngugi, Raymond Antrobus, Aja Monet, and Kọ́lá Túbọ̀sún. The festival moves to the British Council grounds in Ikoyi on the 28th of October for two back-to-back performances, Africa Aloud, an evening of African poetry featuring poets from Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa and Kenya, and American Slang, featuring performances from top American poets and spoken word artists. Proceedings move back to Terra Kulture on the 29th for a one million naira winner takes all poetry slam, followed by the festivals command performance, headlined by wave-making afrobeats musician Fave.
Aja Monet, LIPFest 2022 GuestTitilope Sonuga, guest, LIPFest 2022
LIPFest closes on the 30th of October at the British Council with a mashup party of music, poetry and dance, hosted by British raver and poet, Debris Stevenson.
The Lagos International Poetry Festival seeks to build a global platform for developing and showcasing artists and creators across Nigeria and Africa, create an environment that allows for creative exchanges, connections and collaborations between writers, poets and artists from across the continent with the rest of the world, and help build systems and structures that support growth, particularly for young talents, along the literature and performance art production and distribution value chains.
The events are free and open to the public and more guests and event details can be found on www.lagospoetryfestival.com
Up until recently, my idea of building wealth was how fat my bank account was. If my bank account was looking healthy with just enough zeros, then I considered myself a baby girl. It meant that I had just enough to take care of my bills and still splurge. Little did I realize that I was setting myself up for a bad financial life- one in which I was sorely dependent on my paycheck. Even worse was how my money was being badly affected by inflation, yet I was oblivious to this. All I thought I needed was to get more jobs or an increase in my salary. Yet forgetting that I wasn’t protecting my current earnings. All that has changed since I discovered investing.
Here is a baby girl’s guide to investing;
Do a financial audit:
The first thing you need to do is carry out a personal financial audit. You don’t want to start without getting rid of any financial baggage that could ruin your goals. It’s like decluttering your closet- making space for some breath of fresh air and the possibility of some much needed cool and trending pieces. Same should apply to your finances. Whatever doesn’t fit into your new financial space, get rid of it. Also, have a clear idea of all your assets including cash.
Have a financial plan:
This is where your financial goals alongside your budget comes in. You need to be clear about the financial path you wish to undertake. What do you hope to achieve from investing? This makes committing easier because you know exactly what you are looking to achieve. You can download the SFS Fund financial plan template to guide you.
Research investment products
There are several investment products in the market to meet your financial plan. However, it is very important that you do your research and carry out due diligence on any investment product before you plunge into any. As one who is looking to start your investing journey, I recommend mutual funds. It offers you flexibility- easy entry and easy exit. SFS Fund offers this with highly competitive interest rates and no penalty fees on pre-termination.
Take action
Now that you have done your research and found a product that works for you, it’s time to take action- make an investment. Fortunately, there are investment products like SFS Fund that allows you to invest as little as N5,000. With the SFS Fund mobile app, investing on the go is easy and you have access to your investment anywhere you are.
Automate your investment
Earning bigger returns and achieving your financial goals lies in your ability to stay committed. On SFS Fund, you can automate your investment such that you credit your investment account just as you receive your income. For salary earners, this is a lot easier as you can do this to align with your pay day ensuring that you put this money away before that new 26” 300 grams Asian Straight Bundles with HD frontal takes it all away.
Here is an extra tip that I use. If I need to go on a trip or make a significant purchase like my bone straight hair, I invest that money first, earn some interest on it before I take the money out to splurge- leaving my interest to keep building. I also use my investment account as a point of collection for any major expense I wish to make but yet to save up all the money that I need. Rather than use a savings account that yields me very little, I use my investment account. With SFS Fund’s easy withdrawal policy with no pretermination charge, I can do this.
For 19 years, 12 Baskets has continued to serve Nigerians with special culinary dishes in the form of small chops. Since joining Bolt Food in 2021, 12 Baskets has seen improvement in delivery timing and business growth. As a growing food delivery platform, Bolt Food leverages its expertise in innovation and technology to ensure that partner restaurants benefit from its loyal customer base and other benefits.
In this chat with Michael Afolaranmi, CEO of 12 Baskets Food Limited, he speaks on running 12 Baskets and how being a vendor on Bolt Food has augmented the growth of the business.
Kindly introduce yourself and your brand.
My name is Afolaranmi Michael, and I am the chairman/CEO of 12 Basket’s group. 12 baskets food limited is a company under the group with a speciality in culinary dishes like small chops and other foods.
12 Baskets is a beloved small chops brand in Nigeria. When did you begin and what motivated you to venture into the culinary field?
12 baskets has been operating for 19 years. I began the culinary business because I loved it. My mom is a caterer so it was natural for me to have a strong affinity for it.
You are one of the most popular vendors on the Bolt Food app. What inspired your decision to register on the platform?
I joined the Bolt Food platform in 2021. We decided to register on Bolt Food because they are a strong brand with wider coverage and it’s been a pleasure being on the platform. Our engagement since joining the platform has been really encouraging.
We have been approached by other food delivery platforms, but our board chose to only register on Bolt Food. The other platforms had unfavourable conditions to join their platforms, so the 12 Baskets management wanted to be associated with Bolt Food instead.
Can you describe your experience since you joined the Bolt Food platform and how has it impacted your operations?
Although 12 Baskets can offer logistics for its services, Bolt Food gives us extended publicity and reach, which drives sales. Bolt Food handles its own delivery, while 12 baskets has separate logistics on their own also. So our operations on Bolt Food are just an extension of our services. With Bolt Food, we just decided to extend our publicity and reach.
So it was not like Bolt Food was the first platform that approached us, but the 12 Basket management preferred them. We have always had our own logistics, but Bolt Food improved our delivery timing to customers, bringing us efficiency and productivity.
As a food vendor in Nigeria, what would you say are the challenges or difficulties you face in the industry?
Almost every business in the country has logistics problems. For us, we have been able to solve this with our internal logistics services and with huge support from the Bolt Food platform.
Lastly, what advice would you give to fellow restaurateurs looking to expand their market share?
First one is to believe in one’s ability. The second is to have control over the quality of one’s product and that is what 12 Baskets has been able to practice over the years. Our products have remained the same in Lagos Island, Abuja and Lekki. Number three, one must work according to the guidelines of the government. Every plan must abide by government policy.
In a stunning display of cutting-edge technology, Prime Video Nigeria wowed spectators over the weekend with the first-ever drone show in West Africa. Held at the Eko Atlantic City, the event saw hundreds of drones light up the sky in a dazzling display.
As one of the world’s leading online streaming services, Prime Video is showing Nigerians that they know how to put on a good show. With a vast selection of TV shows, movies, and documentaries, Prime Video offers something for everyone. And now, with their groundbreaking drone show, they’re making sure that Nigerians have a front row seat to the latest and greatest technology.
Prime Video went all out to provide fans in Nigeria the most incredible experience possible with the first-ever drone show in West Africa that saw hundreds of drones light up the sky. The Lord of the Rings universe’s symbol of power, the ring, was created by the drones.
The J.R.R. Tolkien-inspired television series is based on his books and is set in the fictitious Middle-earth. It follows a large cast of characters as they fight Sauron and his army of Orcs.
A fantastic series was appropriately concluded with the drone show. Fans have the chance to unite and express their appreciation for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
Watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power only on Prime Video.
Lagos Nigeria, 11 October, 2022 –Mara, the Pan-African digital finance ecosystem, has partnered with the world’s biggest Afrobeats Music Festival, Afro Nation. Mara will be an official sponsor for Afro Nation Ghana 2022, which takes place between 29th & 30th December in Accra at Marine Drive, Black Star Square.
The partnership is part of Mara’s goal to inspire young Africans to start their journey towards financial empowerment by introducing them to the Maraverse. Africans that want to gain free digital financial literacy can engage with the Maraverse before, during and after Afro Nation Ghana 2022.
Afro Nation Ghana 2022 is part of a leading global festival brand that unites thousands of people in Africa with the diaspora in Europe, the US and beyond, in celebration of African music and creative arts. Some of the biggest global stars that will be headlining the highly-anticipated music festival are Nigerian party kingDavido, US hip hop titan Meek Mill, legendary duo P-Square, and Ghana’s very own Afropop, dancehall and reggae super star talent Stonebwoy, among others.
“With Africa having a population of more people aged under 20 than anywhere in the world, Africa is regarded as the future, and the future of Africa is young,” Chi Nnadi, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer said. “At Mara, we are committed to supporting, investing and empowering the dreams of diverse Africans by providing the education, tools and resources needed to gain financial empowerment”
While commenting on the Afro Nation Ghana partnership, Susan Younis, Chief Marketing officer said “This collaboration offers Africans the unique opportunity to learn about the resources available. There is nowhere more exciting to connect with Africans during the festive period than at the biggest and best Afrobeats celebration in the world.”
With the growing demand for African creative artists’ footprint on the global stage, the Afro Nation Ghana festival will provide an outlet where people can express themselves, connect with like-minded people and dare to dream.
Afro Nation organisers have commented on the new partnership with Mara for Ghana 2022, saying “We’re excited to be working with such a forward-thinking partner in this space. Mara shares our passion for bringing exciting opportunities to the youth and align with our mission to build for the future in Africa in a meaningful and positive way.”
As the world witnesses the vibrant African creative scene through the music festival in December, more people will begin their journey to financial empowerment and learn how to build digital wealth in the Maraverse.
The partnership is part of Mara’s efforts to connect with and empower the thinkers and builders of Africa while spotlighting the best of African culture as a passion-point at one of Africa’s biggest Music and Entertainment Festivals, that cuts across every part of the world.
With more of a mission than most regular festivals, the Afro Nation brand is the birth of a super-sized global gathering, uniting thousands of music lovers around the world in a bid to further the Afrobeats movement and build a lasting platform for the artists and creatives at its core. Here to witness the hottest names this December, across several genres, Afro Nation Ghana looks to foster even stronger ties with the continent around the world, reconnecting, educating, and creating, whilst putting on a show.
About Mara
Mara is Africa’s ultimate digital finance ecosystem, empowering Africans’ dreams by leveraging blockchain to transform the social and economic future of African communities, countries and the continent. With digital finance, Web3 and blockchain education as its focal point, Mara is set to train one million people and impact one billion lives in five years. Mara’s executive team includes former executives from Amazon, PayPal, Uber, Apple, Multichoice, NBC Universal, Viacom, NVIDIA, Founders Bank, Rappi, and more.
About Afro Nation
By the culture, for the culture, Afro Nation is the world’s biggest Afrobeats festival. Founded in 2019 with the mission to unite the diaspora and further the Afrobeats movement around the globe, Afro Nation returned in 2022 with three major festivals on three continents headlined by the biggest Afrobeats stars including Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido alongside the most exciting names in Amapiano, Dancehall, R&B and more. With events taking place on sites of cultural significance in Portugal, Puerto Rico and Ghana, the Afro Nation experience is a unique celebration of music, dance, food, culture and more.
Flirt Vodka, one of the most iconic brands of vodka available in several markets worldwide launched a new bottle design, as part of its commitment to continuously create a unique experience for its esteemed customers.
The new Flirt bottle design unveils a complete upgrade of the bottle and label which comes in a modernized trendy design whilst maintaining its great, exquisite taste and quality. The new bottle and label design stands out with its bold features that speaks quality and purity. The new bottle comes with a broader and more outstretched shoulder-like design which indicates a symbol of the brand’s virile character.
This new look and feel is in line with Flirt’s mission to consistently remain relevant to its consumers, creating unmatched feelings of purity and true emotions for young and upwardly mobile Nigerians.
Flirt Vodka is made from crystal clear water and selected wheat grains produced from Bulgaria. It was specially designed as a perfect combination of quality distillate in a unique bottle shape for young adults with urban culture inspiration.
Flirt Vodka comes in 4 sizes (3L, 1L, 25cl, 20cl) and is available in 5 exciting variants (Chocolate, Raspberry, Green Apple, Silver Filtered, Caramel). So no matter your preference or taste, there’s definitely a Flirt for you.
Follow Flirt Vodka on Instagram for more experiences of the new Flirt Vodka.
There is virtue in cultivating a saving habit because the worst money decision comes when one is under pressure, does not have a budget or doesn’t have money saved up for a specific goal or investment but my worst fear is the latter- not having money saved up, the thought alone sends a cold chill down my spine. What I know as saving today started when I was little, listening to my grandmother’s tales of how people stored money in pots and buried them in the ground and watching my own mother take out a fraction of her income to her secret safe within the house. She made me promise not to tell my father, giggling. Those stories and memories formed a great part of my saving journey.
My savings journey, where can I start from? Is it the number of times I had to enter the bank in a month to save or the long queues accompanied by the discomfort of standing for hours in the bank just to access my hard-earned money because that was the only option some few years back? My joy knew no bounds when savings moved from those long hours of discomfort to automating my savings from the comfort of my house thanks to the influx of digital banks. To be honest, at first, I was a bit sceptical but all my fears were allayed when I started using gomoney.
How this digital bank has saved me is something I enjoy talking about. I have been able to keep track of my money and make smart money decisions. Nowadays everybody wants to spend and save their money at the same time which is possible if you have the proper saving plan, and the digital bank makes that possible. I can set money goals and save according to my different needs and purposes in multiple stashes. In other words, I can have a stash for a travel goal with a savings target of one million naira and also have a stash for a change of wardrobe, laptop, emergency fund etc. This way I stay disciplined and avoid impulsive spending.
Saving doesn’t have to be boring and enormous, I can automate my savings as well as set up recurring payments to my created stash which gives me a higher chance of meeting my goals and target. There is also the option to stop saving on a set custom stop date or when my savings target is met.
Maybe adulthood is a scam and you will most likely keep pledging allegiance to that line anytime you are faced with enormous bills or you went a bit overboard in your monthly spending but the fact still remains that If you don’t know how to manage your money well, you would probably feel anxious and overwhelmed when you think about spending or saving money.
As you work and earn your money, always remember that impulsive spending will always come knocking reminding you that money is meant to be spent, don’t panic, it’s just a gentle reminder that you can spend and save smartly with gomoney.
Start your journey to financial freedom today by downloading the gomoney app via the Play store or App Store.
Nigerian athleisure brand bCODE has partnered with global sportswear brand Reebok to stock its footwear and apparel at its multi-brand concept store and on its website.
Customers can now shop a range of authentic Reebok footwear and apparel for their lifestyle, fitness, sports, and fashion needs at bCODE’s new store, in addition to other products from their other partner brands Adidas, Skechers and Havaianas. This partnership includes footwear for men, women and kids, and some styles by the global footwear brand rarely seen on the open market.
This new partnership earmarks bCODE’s launch of its first-ever multi-brand concept store in Lagos and cements the brand as a fast-growing fashion retail business. Reebok joins bCODE’s already impressive portfolio of multinational brands such as ADIDAS, Skechers and Havaianas.
Wonuola Okoye, CEO at bCODE, said about the concept store launch, “We are very excited to add Reebok to our growing portfolio of international partners. At bCODE, we aim to provide quality footwear and apparel at affordable prices across Africa and inspire a new approach to fashion, sports, and athleisure. Opening this multi-brand concept store is one step towards hitting our goal.”
The new Reebok products are available on their newly improved website shopbcode.com and at the bCODE multi-brand concept store, located at 31 Bode Thomas Street, Surulere.
About bCODE
bCODE is a wellness fashion and lifestyle company and multi-brand retailer that sells sports and athletic apparel and accessories. Established in 2019, they currently own a franchise for Skechers, Havaianas , and Adidas in Nigeria.
bCODE is everywhere you are, so you can go anywhere you want to be. Buy online and receive it at your doorstep or in-store. bCODE is for everyone — young and old, female and male, and everyone in between. bCODE has 13 stores across Lagos, Abuja, Port-Harcourt, and Ghana.
Follow bCODE on social media to get the latest updates.
With over 19 million Tweets globally, #BBNaija 7 was a hit!
This season’s battle for the Big Brother Naija grand prize of 100 million Naira has ended, with the rollercoaster of drama, emotions, betrayal, love triangles, ego clashes and more, playing out on social media platforms like Twitter, just as much as it did on viewers’ TVs at home. The intense support from the fan base, both home and abroad, was showcased through their Tweets, GIFs, emojis and screengrabs which brought the popular reality TV show to life on the Timeline.
Below are some of the most significant highlights that had #TwitterNaija in a frenzy throughout the season.
Phyna is the winner of the Big Brother Naija Season 7!
A major highlight, which attracted a flurry of Tweets and activity on the Timeline, was the season finale which saw Phyna win the coveted prize, after 72 days in the house. It is the second time in the show’s history that a female housemate has won. Bryann was the runner up followed by Bella and Adekunle. Lifestyle and entertainment page @Postsubman was among many to share the news in a Tweet.
– Just In : Phyna emerges Winner of the 2022 Reality TV show Big brother Naija “Level up” season. pic.twitter.com/2b3jToKyG6
It was an unfortunate twist of fate for Hermes’ fans on #TwitterNaija as he got evicted from the house just before the finale. He was evicted alongside two other popular housemates, Groovy and Sheggz. That particular eviction week was a shocker for fans, and they didn’t hide their feelings about it. Famous fashion stylist @Toyin Lawani was among those who expressed their shock, and thought it was a joke.
“They Pulled A Big Joke On Us” – Toyin Lawani Blasts BBNaija Organizers For Evicting Hermes https://t.co/QtAjOgP9vJ
Hermes was definitely regarded by many as one of the top contenders for the 100 million grand prize.
Dear Hermes! as much as your eviction can be a blessing in disguise, we all still want you to win the 100M 🥺 it’s crazy how things turned out! 🥺but best believe we the coolest tribe aiint gonna forget we know a real hustler! his name is HERMES ( C A K ) 💜🪐 #HermesIsAllOfUspic.twitter.com/7EqCF4IC0U
Did you know that a majority of the over 500,000 people who were engaged in #BBNaija conversations on Twitter this season were men? Data released from Twitter revealed that 75% of unique Tweet authors during the Level Up season were male, while women accounted for 25%. That is a ratio of about three males to one female Tweeting about the show over a three month period.
When it comes to the use of Emojis, the top 10 list of the most used ones reveals a glimpse into a range of emotions only #bbnaija can elicit from fans. From laughter to tears, “flames”, love-face, and so on, Emojis played an essential role in driving home the intensity of the conversations throughout the season.. The top five emojis used were: 😂 🔥 🤣 😍 😭
The most used hashtags for BBN S7
Much like previous seasons, Level Up was a big conversation driver on Twitter. Fans engaged in conversations throughout the season with the hashtag #bbnaija, which Twitter reveals was used in over 15 million tweets globally! Other hashtags in the top 5 most used were #bbnaijas7 and #beautytukura𓃵; in reference to housemate Beauty Tukura, who was disqualified early in the show but continued to be a conversation topper till the end – even ahead of the finalists.
1. #bbnaija
2. #bbnaijas7
3. #beautytukura𓃵
4. #bbnaija7
5. #beautytukura
The most mentioned handles
The most mentioned handles during the show consisted of a mix of the housemates and the official @bbnaija handle, which topped the list of handles mentioned. Also in the top ten were the winner @unusualphyna, the runner up @bryannonly, and the disqualified housemate @beautyetukura. No surprises that @ebuka is on the list for hosting the Sunday live shows. Some might find the inclusion of @donjazzy among the top ten mentioned handles surprising, but the Don is mentioned for everything on Twitter.
Some Tweets called on the music industry titan to sign talented housemates like Bryann.
The most engaged Tweets from this season were about the housemates, BBN bants, and other topical subjects. The top Tweet from this season was an animated video from @Jude__Oc, while the second was a tweet about Phyna’s victory. Below are some of the most engaging and hilarious Tweets from BBN Season 7.
The excitement of the athletics season is officially over, however, celebrations are still in full swing as Tobi Amusan, Ese Brume and other extraordinary female Athletes and Para-Athletes who represented Nigeria at 2022 Commonwealth Games and World Athletics Championship enjoyed a grand reception by Guinness Nigeria.
The celebratory gala on Thursday, September 22nd at the new Guinness Headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos had in attendance sports icons, entertainment elites, socialites and sports reporters alike. Guests relished a true Guinness VIP experience with loads of exciting activities, Event was anchored by Bolanle and DJ anonymous was also in attendance and thrilled guest with scintillating sounds. The highlight of the event was an incredible toast to the extraordinary talents at 17:59 Guinness time, closely followed by the reward presentation of ₦2,000,000 to the 100 metres hurdles Guinness world record Tobi Amusan, 1,000,000 to all gold medalists, ₦750,000 to all silver medalists and ₦500,000 to all bronze medalists for their astonishing sporting achievements.
With this befitting appreciation of the reigning African, Commonwealth and World Champion, Tobi Amusan and other extraordinary female Athletes, Guinness reaffirms its commitment to empowering creative talents, driving inclusivity, celebrating excellence, and creating moments in culture through the ongoing Black Shines Brightest campaign.
Since the launch of Black Shines Brightest, Guinness Nigeria has remained committed to spotlighting and celebrating exceptional black beacons across several cultural touch-points including art, music and sports.
To keep up with more Guinness excitement, follow @GuinnessNGR on Instagram and Twitter or Guinness Nigeria Facebook. You can also join the conversation with #BlackShinesBrightest on social media.
In recent times, Nigerians have embraced meal ordering as a safe and convenient option to crowded restaurants. Owing to this and the need to promote local restaurants, Jumia introduced its Food Festival campaign in 2020 and has since used it to encourage more consumers to order their favourite dishes online. The online food festival is even bigger this year, with more restaurants partnering to offer exciting deals and discounts.
For two years, Jumia’s Food Festival campaign has provided restaurants with a platform to expand their reach while offering consumers access to tasty meals at the best prices. The options are endless, from breakfast to brunch and desserts if you crave convenience and affordability.
To kick off the mouth-watering experience, here are five categories you might want to explore:
1. Immerse yourself in the adventure of finger-licking local dishes
Are you looking for the best local cuisines, or do you miss the warmth of mama’s village recipes? Then visit Chopnownow. With a 20% discount on the entire menu, you can get a range of local delicacies like amala and ewedu soup, akara, moi moi, ofada rice, and sauce, to mention a few, for a steal.
2. Enjoy a variety of tasty staple foods
Do you love noodles so much that you never get bored eating them? If you are looking for new places to taste a new noodle recipe, then do well to order as many plates as you want from Indomie Cafe this campaign season. You will surely be in for a noodle feast with a whopping 35% off all food prices.
3. Indulge your sweet tooth cravings with a “buy 1 get 1 free” offer
Imagine taking a scoop of your favourite ice cream on a sunny day and how it awakens a hormone of happiness that helps reduce stress levels in the body. Jumia allows you to have two cups of your favourite ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery during the online food festival. Also, Pastry lovers are not left out. With an extra free box of 3, you can enjoy more of the yummiest doughnuts from Krispy Kreme Doughnuts & Coffee.
4. Get varieties of food in quick service restaurants
A quick service restaurant is what we commonly call a fast food restaurant. If you’re a lover of fries, sandwiches, chicken, burgers, and pizza, you can order with a 25% slash on food prices at Sooyah Bistro and get all burger meals delivered free from Burger King during this Jumia awoof season.
5. Enjoy intercontinental cuisine from the comfort of your home
Try out various intercontinental cuisines, from Chinese cuisines to Korean beef rice, for a complete food adventure. The Place is one of the best restaurants serving intercontinental dishes.
Now that you have all the information, don’t miss the chance to get the best food experience during the Jumia Food Festival. The ongoing campaign lasts till the 9th of October, 2022. So, hurry! Visit food.jumia.com.ng or log on to your Jumia Food app to get started.
Watch Denrele Edun discuss the journey to freedom with his hair in newly released video by Jäegermeister.
Beyond every braid, curl, loc and strand is a unique story for some individuals — and even though it’s just hair, there’s so much more than meets the eye. In celebration of #WorldHairDay which coincides with Independence Day (October 1st), premium liqueur brand, Jäegermeister has released a video which showcases the ability to express oneself, creativity and independence through hair.
The video sees media personality Denrele Edun, a member of the Meisters Tribe (a group of dynamic individuals who represent the spirit of the brand) open up on how he dares to be different and express himself through his hair. He recounts how he was discriminated against by his family members and the church for choosing to express himself through his looks, especially his hair.
Whichever style we choose to wear does not define our humanity and This independence & World Hair Day, Jäegermeister encourages all to be Kuhl, Dare to be different and Be the Meister!
Jäegermeister is a premium liquer to be enjoyed responsibly by people above the age of 18 years.
Follow and stay glued to @jagermeisternigeria on Instagram for exciting updates and experiences.
Balmoral Group and Octoplus Marketing Group in partnership with CEC unveils Wonderland Lagos 2022; the most extensive and exciting holiday experience set to take over Lagos in December 2022.
Wonderland Lagos is made up of four villages, all existing solely to deliver an overwhelming holiday experience of excitement and delight to guests. These villages include Qatar Live in Wonderland Lagos, Christmas in Wonderland, Wonder X and Wonderland Market all in one venue, Eko Energy City.
At the unveiling/launch of Wonderland, which took place at Eko Energy City, Lagos, Co-founder Wonderland and CEO Balmoral Group, Ezekiel Adamu explained that Wonderland Lagos is out to be an enchanting experience for guests during the fun-filled festive season. He also pointed that the four different villages otherwise known as ‘Four wonders’ delivers its own unique experience to every cadre of guests as it cuts across the different age, gender, and social group. “The different villages makes a wholesome experience for every individual; from the kids to the teens, young adults and even our mummies and daddies, everyone is definitely catered for in Wonderland Lagos”, he said.
Also speaking at the launch event, Vinni, Co-founder Wonderland Lagos, expressed his excitement for the project as he noted that this is about to change the holiday experience in Lagos, Nigeria.
According to Vinni, Wonderland Lagos – the city that never sleeps would open doors to guests on 1st of December 2022 and run various activities across all four villages till January 2nd, 2023. “This is the biggest, never seen holiday experience coming to Lagos with this maiden edition and take on Africa at large”, he added.
The event which saw the attendance of HNIs and celebrities amongst which is Chimwemwe Chalemera, Country Director, Department for International Trade, British High Commission Lagos who showed her support and that of the commission towards Wonderland Lagos 2022. “The project is a really exciting one, as a Department for International Trade, one of our focus is to increase trade and investment between UK and Nigeria, and one of the sectors we are looking at is the creative sector and we have really done a lot in that sector, and we are really excited to see how we can get involved in this and support the success of Wonderland”, she said.
In the spirt of giving a unique experience to its guests, Wonderland Lagos would be using its own currency- Flakes. Each flake is equivalent to the naira value, and this would be the currency for every activity/payment in the Wonderland. Also, in contributing to the hospitality for visitors, particularly tourist and travellers from other states to the city, a tower of 110 fully furnished apartments of different specifications is ready and available to receive guests.
Wonderland Lagos is brought together by Balmoral Group, Octoplus Marketing Group, in partnership with Creative Economic Catalysts (CEC), Magic Moments Entertainment and MTV Base and Nickelodeon. With, Soundcity, TVC, Arise News, Max FM, Beat FM, Cool FM as official media partners and supported by Lagos State Government.
Here’s Why Saving with USDT Is a Superb Option for You
Not to be cocky (only just a little), but after reading this article, you’ll call up that friend you explicitly told to shut up about crypto. They’ll probably be chill about it because the sense of fulfilment after winning someone over is satisfying enough.
First off, are you Nigerian?
I need to know if you understand the struggle or some of it at least. I’m a Nigerian living in Nigeria, so you’d best believe I understand.
I imagine you’ve been advised often to invest or save your money in crypto, but you decided your village people sent the person telling you. You’ve found it challenging to understand why anyone would want to invest their money in a market as unstable as the cryptocurrency market.
Also, your finance is most likely suffering from the strain of Nigeria’s inflation rate, measured at 19.64% in July 2022, and you’ve been toying with several saving or investment options.
Does this sound like you?
Maybe, this isn’t you at all, and you’ve just been searching for a safe entry into the crypto ecosystem.
Either way, I’ve got you covered and have the answers you seek in this article. You won’t have to worry about losing your money’s value or bearing the brunt of the risks that come with crypto, and you certainly won’t have to worry about your village people’s ploys.
I would’ve loved some suspense, but I know money matters are urgent.
Understand this, USDT will be your saviour; forget everything you’ve heard about cryptocurrency.
What exactly is USDT?
Here’s the thing, Tether (USDT) is the largest stablecoin and one of the market’s most prominent blockchain-based cryptocurrencies (by market capitalisation).
Yes, you read that correctly.
Even in the rapidly fluctuating crypto market, some form of stability still exists. Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency (altcoins) that maintain incredibly low volatility by being attached to the value of a relatively stable asset such as gold, fiat currency, or another digital currency.
In simpler terms (I’m not calling you a dummy, I promise), prices of stablecoins are steady because they draw their stability from the asset they are pegged to.
Now, the undramatic USDT is pegged to the U.S. dollar at a ratio of 1:1 (that is, each USDT unit is valued at 1 dollar), providing it with the price stability of the dollar and utility as a reliable store of value.
You’re probably wondering, “Is USDT safe?”
USDT has a transparent, fully backed collateral reserve which is published daily. Tether Limited has also asserted that it allocates equal amounts of the U.S. dollar to issued USDT tokens, so you can rest assured that the stablecoin is backed and protected.
As a matter of fact, USDT provides liquidity to crypto traders, enabling them to transact with minimal losses (or gains) due to erratic cryptocurrency price fluctuations.
But you’re not a crypto trader yet, are you? So the million dollar question is:
How Can You Wield USDT to Your Advantage?
Look, if you’re like me, you make it a point to steer clear of anything that poses a likely threat to your funds, including online shopping stores. So I can categorically say that I understand your scepticism around crypto-related subjects.
But respectfully, move out of your way!
USDT has several benefits for the average Nigerian, and I see no reason for you to oppose a low-risk helpful financial hack.
Here is how USDT can be useful to you:
Protect Yourself Against Inflation
Unfortunately, Nigeria has been in an extensive economic crisis with no end in sight (every day, I hope for change). Inflation rates are at an all-time high, forcing Nigerians to save their funds in more valuable currencies like the U.S. dollar to retain their money’s worth.
Listen up!
Before you rush off to buy your dollars at exorbitant rates and further devalue and weaken the naira, USDT is a splendid alternative that protects your funds without harming the already bruised economy.
You don’t need to be told twice, but USDT is the perfect digital currency to guard your money against inflation without fearing price fluctuations.
Not only do you avoid the loss of your money’s value, but you can also count on inflation to make you richer by increasing the naira equivalent to your saved USDT units.
We all know that international transfer charges are hellish and discouraging. Getting money across to individuals and businesses in other countries can be extremely costly and unappealing.
USDT to the rescue!
Endowed with a borderless feature, USDT makes international transactions convenient, trouble-free, and affordable. You can easily send money safely and cheaply to your loved ones, business partners, and beneficiaries across borders.
Plus, using USDT for international payments is much quicker than the typical international transfer process.
Safely Enter the Cryptocurrency Ecosystem
If you’ve been looking for a way to get into the crypto sphere without having to stomach big blows on your funds, then USDT is the perfect fit.
It is safe, stable, and low-risk and provides reliable liquidity to investors.
Subsequently, you can build up your crypto wealth by purchasing other cryptocurrencies with the globally acknowledged USDT, as some exchanges would not accept the local currency.
Don’t be deceived; going into crypto is risky and requires caution. Seriously, you must constantly be on guard because fraudsters sniff out investors’ naivety like ants to sugar. Many (including me) have fallen victim to these scams and have lost their hard-earned money.
As such, Yellow Card is the best option for you because it is a safe and credible platform for trading cryptocurrency with a mission to create financial inclusion across Africa.
Take my word for it.
Besides being a reliable fintech company, Yellow Card is the easiest and most secure way to buy, send, receive, sell and store crypto, including tether (USDT), at the best rates with significantly low transaction fees.
Also, they provide exceptional customer service available to users at all hours. Think I’m kidding? Check it out yourself here.
You’ll like this one.
Yellow card is funding a raffle draw rewarding a hundred random users weekly with 50 dollars. To be eligible, you’d have to trade at least 10 dollars worth of crypto, and there is also a grand prize at the end of the September worth 150 dollars.
All in all, USDT as a stablecoin provides an option for Nigerians to guard their finances against inflation, regulate the risks typically related to the crypto market, and flourish financially.
To that end, Yellow Card is devoted to creating an effortless, inclusive, and affordable platform for you to achieve your financial goals.
On second thought, I don’t think you’d need to call your friend at all. I already hooked you up, so you can save face.
Don’t forget to download the Yellow Card mobile app from the App Store for iOs or Google Play Store for Android, or visit the website to begin your crypto journey.
This article was written by Kaosisochukwu Nkpolara for Yellow Card.
Glovo, one of the world’s leading multi-category delivery players, recently celebrated its one year of operations in Nigeria with a high-level stakeholder event. The event, held at the Wells Carlton Hotel in Abuja on Thursday, 22nd September 2022, had the General Manager of the Courier and Logistics Regulatory Department of NIPOST and the representatives of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission and the Drivers Training Institute of the Vehicle Inspection Office Abuja, as well as a host of key stakeholders within the Glovo ecosystem across Nigeria in attendance.
The event presented an opportunity for Glovo to host and honour its partners and stakeholders for their contributions to the growth of the business in the past year. Guests were taken down the memory lane of Glovo’s business operations and key highlights of some achievements to date, including a robust expansion across key cities in Nigeria (Lagos, Abuja & Ibadan), with a vision to expand to other cities in the coming years. The event’s highlight was the couriers’ training held in collaboration with GIZ (German Agency for International Cooperation GmbH – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH) under the VET Toolbox Initiative on professionalizing the skills development of delivery riders in Nigeria. Through this partnership, Glovo aims to improve the technical and soft skills of at least 300 riders collaborating with the Glovoapp.
“We are excited and honored to celebrate the first year of Glovo in Nigeria,” said Lorenzo Mayol, General Manager for Glovo Nigeria. “We owe our success stories to our partners for their unwavering hard work and contributions, our users for their consistent loyalty, trust and support, and the couriers who collaborate with our platform. Nigeria is a key market for us due to its high and untapped potential and rapid growth, and the partnerships we have built so far have become a metaphor for endless possibilities. We remain committed to delivering value to our users, the community, and the country’s economy for years to come.”
Also speaking, Tokunbo Ibrahim, Public Affairs Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa for Glovo said, “At Glovo, we are committed to our entire ecosystem of partners, couriers and users. Our success driver so far is our culture of accountability as a company and how we leverage the strengths and capabilities of our workforce and partners to ensure quality and timely service delivery. Since commencing operations in Nigeria, we have signed over 3,000 partners with over 97% being small and medium enterprises, onboarded and trained more than 2,000 couriers, and have invested in local talent that drives Glovo’s growth in this market. We will continue to work closely with our users and the wider community to ensure we deliver value by creating economic opportunities for all our stakeholders.”
In his remarks at the event, the General Manager for the Courier and Logistics Regulatory Department of NIPOST, Mr Gideon Shonde commended Glovo for its efforts in upskilling couriers and stated that among the over 500 licensed operators in Nigeria, what Glovo has achieved in its one year of operations is laudable particularly as it relates to investment in the training of couriers.
Over the past year of its journey in Nigeria, Glovo has partnered with local and international chains such as Chicken Republic and KFC, also offering over 600 pharmacy products from leading chains such as HealthPlus and MedPlus. In addition, the company provides courier services for B2B and has launched its first micro-fulfillment center, a supermarket that offers affordable groceries to users called Glovo Bargains. Prices are up to 30% cheaper than competitors.
To conclude celebrations, an evening cocktail event/reception was also hosted by Glovo to toast to more years of contributing to the growth of the Nigerian quick commerce sector.
International Breweries, a proud member of AB InBev, the biggest brewer in the world has launched a new brand in Nigeria. The new brand called Flying Fish joins the portfolio of premium brands like Budweiser, Hero Lager, Trophy Lager, Trophy Stout, Castle Lite, and Grand and Beta Malts.
Speaking at the unveil, Marketing Director, International Breweries Plc, Tolulope Adedeji, expressed excitement at the new flavoured alcoholic beer.
Adedeji said, “Today, we launch Flying Fish, a perfect blend of premium beer and zesty lemon flavour into the Nigerian marketto the delight of our consumers who wanted us to introduce something different to them because they know our pedigree when it comes to making premium beers that people love. Flying Fish comes at 4.5% ABV in a unique flint bottle and golden liquid which is as unexpected as the brand name. Nothing tastes like this and this is why both men and women will equally love it.”
Brand Manager, Flying Fish, Ifeoma Igbokidi explained that Flying Fish will cater to the category of consumers who prefer alcoholic content beers with a tinge of sweetness and flavour.
“We are genuinely excited about this product because we not only see its potential in terms of how well it will do in the market but also because we know Nigerians will love it just as much” Igbokidi said.
Flying Fish comes in a zesty lemon flavour that leaves the consumer feeling playful and vibrant. Some of the guests who attended the launch attested to this.
Kingsley Alfred, a consumer noted the unique taste of Flying Fish. According to him, “The taste is nothing like I have ever experienced before. I am not much of a beer drinker, however, when I tasted Flying Fish, I loved it and can already predict it will be a favourite of myself and my friends who love more flavour than the typical beers.”
Another guest at the launch, Kelechi Osude had only positive words for the International Breweries team. “I can’t tell you how excited I am to be here to witness this event. I have had Flying Fish, and I can confidently say that it hits all the right spots for me,” she said.
The 8th edition of the biggest and most anticipated cocktail event in West Africa returns with a bigger bang than ever. This year’s theme is “Behind the Bars, Drinks & Brands’’. Guests can expect to see some of the city’s best bartenders and cocktail makers going to great lengths to bring thrilling cocktail experiences as they showcase their skills in each glass of cocktail, through competitions, and masterclasses.
Since its inception, the Lagos Cocktail Week has focused on connecting and engaging passionate cocktail aficionados, while creating a vibrant community and legacy of knowledge sharing that will help shape the future of cocktails in Nigeria. The Lagos cocktail week continues to be the leading event for cocktail culture in Nigeria, it promotes new trends and creates a much-needed platform for inspiration across a wide audience range.
This year’s festival will feature more female bartenders than ever and will focus on highlighting the work of women in the industry. The organizers of the event believe that this is a step towards making the cocktail industry more inclusive and welcoming to all people. With an African-inspired cocktail line-up, this year’s festival takes on an indigenous approach with African-influenced cocktails expressions. The 9-day event which will run from the 14th- the 22nd of October 2022, promises an even-more impressive line-up for its traditional seminars, masterclasses, amazing side attractions, and an elite guest-speaker list.
The Bar-Hop feature, which is sponsored by MasterCard this year will run all cocktail week long, featuring outstanding bars across Lagos, plus their unique African-infused signature cocktail creations. There will also be seminars, masterclasses, and cocktail experiences curated by the partner brands for guests to enjoy. Partner brands include, Absolut Vodka, Ballentine’s, Martell, Olmeca Tequila, Nestle Water, Monin, Beefeater Gin, Fayrouz, Desperadoes, Star Radler, Johnnie Walker, Singleton, Captain Morgan & Gordon’s– Other partners include Sterling Bank and the Balmoral Convention Centre.
The exclusive Cocktail Village feature, a special part of the week will take place from the 20th-21st October at the Balmoral Convention Center and will provide a more immersive experience of the cocktail culture. There will be a conference in the morning starting at 11 AM. At 3 PM, doors will open to cocktail lovers to enjoy their complimentary cocktails, networking, music, games, bar battle, and much more. The guest speakers are renowned influencers in the cocktail, bar, and beverage industry globally and they include Dr. Wale Anifowoshe, Remy Savage, Lola Pedro, and Kevin Conroy amongst others.
The festival has been growing steadily since its inception eight years ago, with over 1000 people attending the last event. This year’s festival is expected to attract even more guests due to its focus on inclusion and women in the industry and in the way that we plan to spotlight African-inspired specials.
‘’I am excited about this year’s edition and this is because the percentage of female bartenders participating in the bar battle has increased from 1%, recorded last year, ‘’said Lara Rawa, Founder, Lagos Cocktail week “We will also have African inspired cocktail menu curated by our partner bars who were specifically chosen because of their ability to curate special mixes. There will be interesting and informative masterclasses this year and we expect our partner brands to bring an experiential activity to the cocktail village. We are happy to see Mastercard empower SMEs by sponsoring the cocktail conference.”
The Lagos Cocktail Week has been designed with guests in mind: there will be good music throughout each day of the event as well as food vendors serving up delicious snacks throughout. Guests with their wristbands will enjoy three rounds of premium cocktails throughout the event, and can have more cocktails at heavily discounted rates. For people who don’t consume alcohol, no worries—there will be loads of mocktails too!
For more information on this year’s festival, kindly follow us on social media @lagoscocktail or visit our website www.lagoscocktail.com where you can also buy the #CocktailVillage wristband for full access to the LCW.
Summer has come to an end but Infinix is just getting started with an exciting promo where you stand a chance to win N300,000 worth of pocket money allowance and loads of other amazing prizes. That’s right, Infinix Nigeria has come bearing gifts this entire ember season and you also can be a winner.
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The Infinix End of Summer Promo is a limited offer and will end on the 6th of October, so head over to the closest retail store near you to participate and win. We all love a little bit of extra so why not seize this opportunity and get a little extra with Infinix Nigeria. Don’t sleep on this one guys!
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Football is the world’s most popular sport, particularly, in Europe and South America. It has a worldwide presence, especially since you can find a pitch almost anywhere. Despite this popularity, Asia is not the most powerful football region in the world even though its population is sizably bigger than the rest of the world.
Thankfully, recent signs have shown that Asia has taken a liking to football. Countries like South Korea, Japan, Thailand, and many more have shown that they are big fans of the sport and are doing their best to become competitive against the toughest teams.
Asian countries are bolstering their youth systems and football leagues to keep up with the rest of the world. Their own leagues have become top-tier markets for BTC gambling in online sportsbooks. Let’s take a look at what Asian countries are doing to cement their status as a football-loving continent just like South America and Europe.
Asian footballers are inspiring the youth
Despite the lack of popularity of football in Asia in the past, there are a few standouts that have bucked the trend. Asian footballers like Son Heung-min and Takumi Minamino have become worldwide stars and have left an indelible mark. The youth hold them in high esteem which has left these kids to follow their dreams.
Football was mostly seen as a sport for the people in the West but it has already taken over many Asian countries. Son has had a cultural impact on South Korea as he is seen as a hero by their citizens.
Son is not the only star from his country because before he even played for any senior squad, Park Ji-sung was the icon for his generation. There were only a few players in the past but nowadays, there is a plethora of Asians in football.
Football continues to get media attention in Asia
While certain Asian players will be important when it comes to proving that the continent can produce talented players, the overall coverage of football makes the youth want to play. Watching leagues like the Premier League or La Liga is a strong reason why the sport has become so popular.
Superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have transcended borders and have become two of the most popular football players in the world. They are primarily known as footballers and with the ‘cool aura’ that they give off, more people become interested in what they do. This has led to Asian countries having their own leagues like the Chinese Super League or the J1 League in Japan.
The youth are more aware of different sports now
The youth has the internet to use for entertainment and to follow their interests. In the past, the youth was only restricted to what they could see on television. Now, they have the internet as a wider lens to look into which has led to them seeing how football is played and what leagues they can watch through the internet.
It has unlocked a new facet of the sports world as they can regularly watch football matches through live streaming sites. They can watch a highlight reel from a footballer like Son or Messi through video-sharing sites like YouTube or social media platforms like Facebook. This kind of variety has widened people’s eyes towards sports, especially in Asia with football.
Asian football will get its own spotlight in the future
Park, Son, Minamino, and the current crop of Asian footballers are just the beginning because Asian football is primed to become the biggest football region worldwide. They are ready to take over the competitive aspect soon but in the meantime, you should do BTC gambling for yourself with these Asian leagues and other competitions like the Premier League.
The Nigerian director, writer, producer, and showrunner—and her production company, Greoh Studios—will create and develop TV shows and movies exclusively for Prime Video in a three-year overall deal.
The news comes as Osiberu’s highly anticipated movie Gangs of Lagos screens at the Toronto International Film Festival, ahead of its world premiere as the first Nigerian Original on Prime Video later this year.
Osiberu is the first talent in Africa to strike an overall or first-look development deal with Prime Video and Amazon Studios, joining an international line-up of talent with similar agreements, such as Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Jenny Han and Priyanka Chopra.
CULVER CITY, California—September 14, 2022—Prime Video today announced an exclusive overall deal with one of Nigeria’s leading filmmakers, JádeOsiberu, the creator of film and series hits Sugar Rush, Isoken, and Gidi Up, as well as highly anticipated upcoming Amazon Original movie Gangs of Lagos. Osiberu’s three-year deal will include the creation of Original scripted TV and movie concepts, produced by her production company Greoh Studios.
The deal comes as Gangs of Lagos takes part in an exclusive preview screening at the Toronto International Film Festival for press and tastemakers. The movie is set to launch as the first Nigerian Original exclusively on Prime Video later this year.
“I am overjoyed with this collaboration and already feel like I’m part of the Prime Video and Amazon Studios family,” said Jáde Osiberu. “It will be an absolute pleasure to introduce Prime Video audiences to the most exciting talent and storylines Nigeria has to offer, and I’m looking forward to continuing to help elevate Nigerian stories on a global scale.”
“Collaborating with visionary and respected talent is foundational to delivering a curated and elevated slate of Originals for our local audiences in Nigeria,” said Ned Mitchell, head of African and Middle East Originals, Prime Video and Amazon Studios. “It is a joy to announce our collaboration with Jáde Osiberu in a deal that is the first of its kind for us in Africa. We are constantly delighted by Jáde’s talent for weaving her visual magic and voice into heart-stopping storytelling and characters that sear into our memories, and together we will create authentically African hits for our Prime Video customers worldwide.”
“At Prime Video, we are looking to work with original voices, to tell authentic stories that offer a local point of view and connect with our audiences, wherever they may be,” added Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, head of Nigerian Originals, Prime Video and Amazon Studios. “Jáde Osiberu is an exceptional and compelling storyteller, and over the last few years, she has delivered stories with a unique flavour and fresh point of view. We are thrilled to be able to bring these stories and more to Prime Video audiences at home and abroad.”
The deal follows similar international agreements with talent such as Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag), Steve McQueen (Small Axe), Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs Maisel), Donald Glover (Mr. & Ms Smith), and Jenny Han (The Summer I Turned Pretty).
The news comes after Prime Video recently announced its increased investment in Nigeria with its first two Nigerian Originals, Gangs of Lagos and LOL: Last One Laughing Naija,starring Basketmouth.
Osiberu is represented by Range Media Partners.
–ENDS–
Gangs of Lagos
Gangs of Lagosis a high-stakes, gritty, and hard-hitting action crime-thriller, with an authentic storyline centred on a group of friends who each have to navigate destiny, growing up on the bustling streets and neighbourhood of Isale Eko, Lagos, Nigeria. It features elaborate set pieces, action scenes, and engaging dialogue, balanced out by its high-octane pace and an emotionally grounded story at its core. Starring Tobi Bakre, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, and Chiké, Gangs of Lagos is directed and produced by Jade Osiberu, produced by Kemi Lala Akindoju, and co-produced by Akin Omotoso. The movie will launch exclusively on Prime Video in Nigeria and worldwide later this year.
About Prime Video – Nigeria
Prime Video offers customers a vast collection of TV shows and movies—all available to watch on practically any device:
Included with Prime Video: Watch thousands of popular movies and TV shows, award-winning Amazon Originals and other exclusives, and more. Think global Amazon Original series such as The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Boys, The Terminal List, The Wheel of Time, The Marvelous Ms Maisel, and The Grand Tour, as well as critically acclaimed Amazon Original movies like Coming 2 America, The Tomorrow War, and exclusive Nollywood movies such as King of Thieves,Superstar, Progressive Tailors Club, Bad Comments, Badamasi, and much more. All available at no additional cost as part of Prime Video, which is available in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Instant Access: Watch at home or on the go with your choice of hundreds of compatible devices. Stream from the web or using the Prime Video app on compatible smartphones, tablets, game consoles, or select smart TVs.
Enhanced Experiences: Control how much data you use when streaming and downloading video by choosing between Good, Better and Best visual quality settings, all of which utilise Prime Video’s state-of-the-art video compression technology to use less data without reducing visual quality. Save it for later with select mobile downloads for offline viewing. Make the most of every viewing with High Dynamic Range (HDR) compatible content. Go behind the scenes of your favourite movies and TV shows with exclusive X-Ray access, powered by IMDb.
Personalized: Customers can browse the user interface in their own language and watch popular TV shows and movies with subtitles.
On September 2nd, 2022, Prime Video Nigeria celebrated the release of “The Rings of Power” with a series of watch parties featuring some of Nigeria’s biggest celebrities! Exclusive watch parties were held by Prime Video Nigeria at Eko Pearl in Victoria Island, Lagos, to spread the excitement.
The new Lord of the Rings series ‘The Rings of Power’ aired with two episodes on Prime Video in 240 countries and territories worldwide. The season premiere garnered more than 25 million viewers globally, making it the greatest debut ever on the streaming service.
The premiere of Amazon’s Original J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings prequel, The Rings of Power, was celebrated in style. Prime Video hosted a series of watch parties with some of Africa’s biggest names in Nigeria and South Africa. With multiple thematic rooms and fine dining; Top celebrity chefs like Chef Fregz, Chef Benedict, Chef Waltz, Z Kitchen, and Kewa’s Kitchen teamed up with Prime Video to curate amazing dining experiences, each host gathered their friends to experience the season premiere with them—making for an unforgettable night.
With Falz, Stephanie Coker, Timini, Tobi Bakre, The Geng & Real Warri Pikin as hosts in Nigeria, the watch parties were full of energy and excitement. As the hosts welcomed their guests to experience the season premiere, including Beverly Naya, Uti Nwachukwu, Ikechukwu, Idia Aisien, Bolanle Olukanni, Dorathy Bachor, and others. The night was filled with excitement and took on a new meaning as some of the guests were newly being introduced to the world of J.R.R. Tolkien.
It was really an exciting night for the guests. Good TV is always better with friends…and a little bit of extra flair!
Watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power only on Prime Video.
TECNO launched a new Camon 19 edition on the 16th of August 2022, called the Mondrian Edition. For some, the name might seem strange, but for art lovers, not at all. The name Mondrian is related to a famous artist in the 1900s, and he was known for his abstract paintings that had clean lines and pops of color. How does this relate to the new TECNO Camon 19 Pro Edition? That is what we are here to find out.
We got a beautiful, colorful box of the Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition, and the first thing it reminded us of was the color-blocking time in fashion we had from 2010 to 2015, and it has reared its head again with different shades of the same colors. It struck me that when TECNO first launched their Camon 19 in June, it was with a fashion show, while with the Mondrian launch, it was with an art show. We were impressed because TECNO is taking technology to another level. I had to go in after an impressive first impression of the exterior design of the box.
Hitting us was the same pop of color on the outside with several boxes, and those boxes had items inside; one had the TECNO sonic earbuds in it, another had a pair of cufflinks and a pocket square, and another had the phone accessories in it and then the Camon 19 Pro Mondrian edition.
The first thing that hits you with this device is its clean and sleek look; at the back is a white and black-lined aesthetic with its shiny finish, which makes you think of a perfectly normal phone with a beautiful design. But TECNO has a surprise waiting. They have marketed that the TECNO Camon 19 Pro Mondrian version is an artsy phone, and once sunlight hits; it will give us the Piet Mondrian Painting color schemes.
When we took it out in the sun, as mentioned, it changed color instantly, and the plain white background gave way to a colorful and exciting back cover. We tried it under UV light, and it gave the exact results. It was a fun experience as the child in us came out. We couldn’t stop putting it under the sun to get the preferred experience. Even with the transparent back case, it still gave us the whole Mondrian experience.
We had to continue our review and experience greatness with the phone’s features. The Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition exceeds every mobile camera expectation. To start with, it has a dual-ring triple-camera design that helps balance the camera and back panel aesthetic to create a seamless feeling. As if that isn’t as unbelievable as it is, as a classy woman and a lover of night outings, TECNO Camon 19 Mondrian have you covered with the incredible night mode camera feature with a bright light that helps you capture everything without missing a thing. The pictures we took were fantastic as they were colorful, clear, and crisp. In addition, the device includes AI HDR technology that extends the dynamic range beyond what the camera’s sensors capture, allowing users to capture photos with a higher dynamic range, less noise, and sharper details.
The Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition has a 6.8-inch High Gamut Display+120Hz FHD screen with a super immersive display. The device is also a high-performance device that runs on HIOS 8.6 and the latest Android version 13, which allows for a wide range of user customization without rooting the mobile device. With the device’s dark mode, the phone gives users more battery time and decreases blue light emission, decreasing eye strain on its 1080*2560 HD+ resolution screen. Without even going any further, TECNO Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition is a mobile photography lover’s dream come through. With the flashlights, you’ll have clearer, brighter, and more appealing images with bursting colors, no matter how dark the environment is. Say hi to fashion magazine-worthy pictures! The camera also has a macro setup that enlarges even the tiniest details.
TECNO announced that some Mondrian devices would come with brand ambassador Tiwa Savage’s signature. You will agree that trendy things are not for everybody, so the number of these signature devices will be limited.
As a trendy woman who loves to be regarded as classy, having this mobile device speaks volumes about your impeccable taste. TECNO Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition lets you make the exact statement loud and clear before your voice does. Remember, the sleeker a person looks, the more elegant we all expect their phones to be.
I would encourage my trendy, creative peeps to buy, and with all these features, you would think it is expensive. The Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition sells at a retail price of N179,500. So, if you’re looking for a phone that can creatively serve you day and night, has a sleek design, and stands out. The TECNO Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition is the one to get.
How much can you confidently say you know about Guinness Smooth? Not Guinness. Guinness Smooth. You’re probably thinking about the most common answer. Say it. Don’t be shy. That’s right, Guinness Smooth is simply smooth. If you’re anything like some of the current Big Brother Naija season 7 housemates, who just got introduced to the magic of Guinness Smooth, then this article is for you.
On the 25th of August, 2022, Guinness Smooth visited the Big Brother season 7 housemates to acquaint them with the Guinness Smooth product in the form of a task. Who knew learning could be so much fun?
This task was divided into four phases flowing smoothly into each other. Through this task, Guinness Smooth was able to immerse the housemates and viewers of the show and well-wishers in the Guinness Smooth experience. It was fun, and easygoing, and successfully brought out the creativity and unique expression of the housemate’s Guinness Smooth experience.
Guinness Smooth put the housemates through a series of activities including a jigsaw puzzle, ball pit charade, beer pong and the Smooth Space Pitch. “Team Vibe”, “Team Easy”, and “Team Silk” gave it their best but in the end, there could only be one winner.
Guinness Smooth identified the need to take bonds formed in the Big Brother house to the next level by creating tribes. In the last phase of this task, the smooth space pitch identified the natural habitats of these tribes, including a beach, House party, fashion fiesta and a concert.
The concert was the smooth space chosen by Phyna, Bryann, Chiomzy, Rachel & Dotun of “Team Smooth”, who came out victorious amongst their peers with the easy-going, smooth-flowing song to match their vibe.
With this, Guinness welcomed the housemates to the brighter side of life. Want to join the brighter side, follow @guinnessngr on Instagram. Let your first sip be smooth!
Mamador, a premium cooking oil, spread for bread and Seasoning brand, made history yet again with the third edition of the Mamador August Women Meeting 3.0 themed ‘Explore your Flavour – harnessing the potential of the Nigerian Woman’. The innovative platform which has released two powerful editions in the last two years was aimed at empowering and supporting Nigerian women in their journeys to be the best versions of themselves. The inspiring event which happened on Wednesday, the 31st of August 2022 was filled with amazing women of all capacities.
Moderated by Nigerian Television host and media personality Titi Oyinsan, on the panel of this edition of Mamador August Women Meeting were Business marketing expert, Tricia Olufemi-Olumide (TriciaBiz); Food blogger and Chef Ify Monye Mogekwu (Ify’s Kitchen); Fitness coach and Marketing comms expert, Oluwakemi Longe (Kaysfitclub) and the Head of marketing PZ Wilmar Ltd, Chioma Mbanugo. Each woman shared their inspiring stories, experiences, challenges and successes as they journeyed towards self-discovery.
The Mamador August Women Meeting 3.0 kicked off with a masterclass by business marketing expert, Tricia Olufemi-Olumide, who educated women on Leveraging online platforms to improve businesses. The conference which was livestreamed via a number of social media platforms, also had in attendance, Maryam Giwa, The Lady Painter, Geena foodies and spice, The Lady Mechanic amongst others.
Speaking about her experience, Tricia recounted her struggle to break-even in the financial world due to her being a woman. “It was difficult to get a job as a financial consultant or even speak on business related topics simply because I am a woman. I had to start off as an intern even though I was insanely qualified”
Ify shared her kitchen journey, the late nights juggling between being a full-time lawyer and food content creator. Constantly reassuring herself with motivational quotes to keep pushing. She said, ‘In order to live a soft life, you need to do what is hard now!’
Coach Kaysfit urged every woman present to ‘find themselves’ and ‘Be comfortable in their own skin’ as she narrated how people regarded her as a second fiddle when she began her career as a retail manager, driving a truck. A job which many people considered only suitable for men.
The panellists encouraged every woman out there to explore their flavours. Be their own pot of flavours and do whatever makes them happy. Living life to the fullest and believing they can be anything they set their minds to be.
Head of Marketing, PZ Wilmar, Chioma Mbanugo in her Keynote address explained the motive behind the Mamador initiative. She said “Our goal with the Mamador August Women Meeting is to create a platform that will enable women from all walks of life, social class and ethnic backgrounds discuss, share experiences, encourage, support and push each other to overcome barriers and limitations, discover hidden potentials, and inspire one another to achieve fulfilment in their chosen endeavours.”
“Mamador prides itself as the brand that brings more flavours to life, allowing women experience life outside routines, motivating them to see life’s limitless possibilities and empowering them to achieve fulfilment in their chosen endeavours. We are aiming to make an impact; to start a process of change that will ultimately shape the transformation and empowerment of Nigerian women,” she added.
Further demonstrating its commitment to women empowerment, Mamador rewarded six female entrepreneurs with One Million Naira worth of grants to support their businesses.
In her closing remarks, Assistant Brand Manager, Mamador, Fatimat Lawal-Ademo, thanked women for the contributions they make to society and hopes that they are motivated to explore their flavour and find fulfillment in their chosen endeavors.
Mamador is produced by PZ Wilmar Food Limited, a joint venture between PZ Cussons and Wilmar International. Its products include Mamador cooking oil, Mamador seasoning cubes, and Mamador spread for bread.
Every year, across the globe, men with facial hair celebrate their chin fur on World Beard Day: the first Saturday in September.
Jameson has continually championed the causes of alternative communities from creatives in the alte scene to men who choose to keep their facial hair. Since 2017, the smooth whiskey brand has celebrated World Beard Day through its #JamesonBeardDay campaign. Jameson highlights members of the community, creating a platform for them to express themselves. bond and connect with each other.
Ahead of World Beard Day, #JamesonBeardDay took place in Ikeja, to bring bearded brothers, beard brands, aspiring bearded brothers, and their admirers together. The event saw hundreds of bearded men come together to share their beard stories and have a good time with smooth Jameson cocktails, fun games, yummy food, and amazing music..
To those who stay true to themselves and their identity, it’s time to join the conversation and share your stories this #WorldBeardDay.
Stay connected with Jameson on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter, or join the conversation via #JamesonBeardDay
Jameson is a triple distilled Irish Whiskey that should be enjoyed responsibly by people over 18.
In recent times, the latest buzzword in our country has become the inimitable ‘Japa’. It signifies an unstoppable ambition by our youths to leave Nigeria by any means possible to distant lands as their only hope and means for survival for a better life. Tales and wishes of ‘Japa’ to distant lands flood timelines on social media and dominate conversations by young people who can contribute their intellectual quota to the sustainable development of our nation. While many have jubilated on social media as they bid Nigeria goodbye, IHS Nigeria is doing its best to reverse the trend by giving youths at home the hope to soldier on despite the seemingly real or imaginary odds stacked against them.
IHS Nigeria is committed to the sustainable prosperity of individuals and host communities to ensure economies thrive. This has informed the establishment of Project Empower to ensure our young people are better skilled and more resourceful to further their dreams of a better life. In ensuring we do not lose our very best, Project Empower is pooling the best of minds together, seasoned men and women with remarkable business and industry accomplishments across ten industries in Nigeria to mentor, skill and help scale businesses and business ideas of over 500 young entrepreneurs at various stages of their entrepreneurial growth.
These mentors and mentees will be matched based on select criteria by the Project Empower Team for optimum engagement. This sustainability project promises to be a continuous effort by IHS to reposition youths for success and entrepreneurial prowess in a manner that meets global best practices, worthy of investment and seed funding by notable investors.
Aspiring mentees and mentors can visit www.projectempower.org today to get started as an advisor or beneficiary. Project Empower is a melting pot of great ideas, advisors and entrepreneurs who seek to forge the innovation and transformation needed across businesses, industries and societies. It’s an opportunity you do not want to miss.
IHS remains an organisation committed to impacting businesses and communities with a focus on young individuals through its four-pillar sustainability strategy woven around ethics and governance, education and economic growth, environment and climate change, people and communities, tailor-made to suit the needs of local host communities.
In recent times, the latest buzzword in our country has become the inimitable ‘Japa’. It signifies an unstoppable ambition by our youths to leave Nigeria by any means possible to distant lands as their only hope and means for survival for a better life. Tales and wishes of ‘Japa’ to distant lands flood timelines on social media and dominate conversations by young people who can contribute their intellectual quota to the sustainable development of our nation. While many have jubilated on social media as they bid Nigeria goodbye, IHS Nigeria is doing its best to reverse the trend by giving youths at home the hope to soldier on despite the seemingly real or imaginary odds stacked against them.
IHS Nigeria is committed to the sustainable prosperity of individuals and host communities to ensure economies thrive. This has informed the establishment of Project Empower to ensure our young people are better skilled and more resourceful to further their dreams of a better life. In ensuring we do not lose our very best, Project Empower is pooling the best of minds together, seasoned men and women with remarkable business and industry accomplishments across ten industries in Nigeria to mentor, skill and help scale businesses and business ideas of over 500 young entrepreneurs at various stages of their entrepreneurial growth.
These mentors and mentees will be matched based on select criteria by the Project Empower Team for optimum engagement. This sustainability project promises to be a continuous effort by IHS to reposition youths for success and entrepreneurial prowess in a manner that meets global best practices, worthy of investment and seed funding by notable investors.
Aspiring mentees and mentors can visit www.projectempower.org today to get started as an advisor or beneficiary. Project Empower is a melting pot of great ideas, advisors and entrepreneurs who seek to forge the innovation and transformation needed across businesses, industries and societies. It’s an opportunity you do not want to miss.
IHS remains an organisation committed to impacting businesses and communities with a focus on young individuals through its four-pillar sustainability strategy woven around ethics and governance, education and economic growth, environment and climate change, people and communities, tailor-made to suit the needs of local host communities.
From ‘Double wahala’ in 2018 to ‘Shine ya eye’ in 2021, BBNaija housemates have consistently fed viewers with the best peppered sauce on reality TV. What typically starts with drama in the house, cooked from failed relationships, betrayal, and a clash of egos, culminates in amazing friendships and long lasting feuds outside the House – all fueled by the highly invested fanbase.
Although still in its early stages, the 2022 ‘Level up’ experience looks to be equally exciting as previous seasons, as housemates continue to surprise fans of Africa’s most popular TV reality show! Check out the highlights from the past month below!
New season, new twists!
This season took on a new twist from prior seasons. A total of 24 housemates were admitted and divided into two houses (Level 1&2), which fans on #TwitterNaija dubbed “Island & Trenches”.
The “Tail of House” title was also given to the least performing housemate during the Head of House games, which Phyna “won” twice in a row. Impressive!
Among the reasons fans on #TwitterNaija love the reality show are the relationship dynamics that are always at play. Many fans pointed out how quickly housemates fell in love and the lengths they go to protect said love; sometimes to the point of forfeiting the grand prize.
Did you see what Beauty did because of Groovy? Some fans thought it went too far.
Guess what!! Beauty is legit the “ABUSIVE” partner but we’re not even ready for that conversation 😑 #BBNaija
So far, the longest ‘ship’ is what Bella and Sheggzy have got going. Well, that ‘ship’ has also been hitting some icebergs recently. Folks on #TwitterNaija believe Sheggzy has been acting up since Bella showed interest in him.
To say "l love her a lot" "Bella is e most amazing girl" after u gaslighted n made her feel inferior to u. Sheggzy u r a sociopath. Is this the way u make ur loved one feel. #BBNaijapic.twitter.com/1W6ILntx0d
— Koko❤️ JenChuLiChaeng=KookVMinJinRmSugaJhope (@KhloeLovesKpop) August 31, 2022
Side note: the ‘ship’ that is becoming popular lately is that of Hermes and Allysyn, but let’s see how far this can sail!
Ok, BBN introduced more twists this year! This time, fake housemates have been sent on a mission to sink ships! Chizzy, especially, has been a crowd pleaser as he’s mastered the art of deception and seems to derive pleasure in carrying out Biggie’s secret tasks.
Chizzy is the only rider/fake HM who understands the assignment. He was even talking about how he wants to START being exceptional so that housemates can be putting him up. They never see anything 😂#BBNaija#BBNaija7pic.twitter.com/4jt3niP6Lb
In a recent twist, Modella was evicted from the house and left the housemates stunned after they realised she was a fake housemate. What they don’t know is that there are two others who are set to cause even more trouble in the house.
Former beauty queen, Beauty got #TwitterNaija in a frenzy over repeated displays of aggressive behaviour which earned her three strikes, leading to an early disqualification. This is the earliest disqualification a housemate has received, with just 14 days in the house.
This year BBN housemates are just making records…Beauty has to be d earliest disqualification in d history of the reality show.. Khalid and Daniella might be d two HMs to have d earliest and most sex in first 3 weeks of d show..Setting d record🙌🙌👍👍..#BBNaija
Remember the ‘situationship’ with Groovy? Fans on Twitter thought that might’ve contributed to Beauty losing focus.
That's exactly what happens when you loose your main focus of a game and let unnecessary anger and emotions take over you…#BeautyTukura𓃵 had a good chance of winning this season but she let emotions ruin her game. Earliest disqualification in the history bbn#BBNaijapic.twitter.com/3WRwiyyTPn
For more drama and plot twists, Big Brother decided to merge the level 1 and 2 housemates into one house. So, we no longer have the housemates divided into ‘island’ and ‘trenches.’ #TwitterNaija was excited as this adds new twists and allows for more drama. Now the real games begin!
Mmn! They've got their bags packed. This is no more a game of Trenches Vs. Island. This is now THE SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST!!! Biggie the Mixologist will be serving us Iced cocktails and Àsun this evening. E go choke! #BBNaijaS7#Bbnaija#SheggzOlu𓃵#Cheating Oshodi Kizz Daniel
— COMMON SENSE | PRESIDENT (CSH) (@ChillinWithLisa) August 8, 2022
Surprise eviction
With six nominations, Amaka became the eighth housemate to be evicted from the game, missing out on a chance to compete for the coveted grand prize of N100 million. This was a surprise twist from Biggie, as he called the housemates for immediate eviction nominations, and Amaka was the victim.
As her eviction was announced she mumbled “I knew it, I knew it,” as though she was expecting it. Well, Daniel Regha has a ‘theory’.
Erica was d!squalified so Laycon could win, Tacha had to do to reduce Mercy's competition; There's a pattern in BBNaija, the organisers always have a fave so anyone who's a competition will be sent home. Amaka was among the top 5 contenders so far this season, so she was evicted.
Everybody knows time is more important than money. But if you are an online casino patron, there is a way you can spend both of them efficiently. Timelines, a game by Microgaming, explores the infinite possibilities where you get your time and your money’s worth. Here’s what you need to know about the game.
Theme
Timelines sports a space-gemstone theme and features prisms of different colours as the common symbols you will encounter in the game. Other symbols in the game include orbs, cubes, and the clock symbol that trigger one of Timelines’ unique features.
The symbols are distributed in a 5×3 grid but there are also five spaces at the top where your last five spins will be recorded. The background of the base game looks like a wormhole in sci-fi movies that spacecraft use to transcend the limits of space-time.
Paytable
Two of the main reasons to play Timelines are that the game has 243 ways to win and has an RTP of 96.17%. Four hexagonal gems coloured purple, red, green, and blue will be the low-paying symbols. Golden orbs and cubes emitting the same colour of energy as the gems are the high-paying symbols of this game.
Special features
Don’t be disappointed by the lack of wild symbols in Timelines as the game makes up for it with four scatter symbols. Each of the four scatter symbols in this game has their unique effects:
The Timeline symbol, represented by a clock, allows you to transfer up to 15 symbols from your last five spins to give your current spin a better combination. Have at least one Timeline symbol on your reels to trigger this feature.
The Diamond symbol, represented by a diamond-encrusted tile, awards you with instant cash. You need at least three of this symbol to show up on your reels to win. The maximum number of Diamond symbols that can show up is 10, and it will win you $8000.
The Multiplier symbol, represented by a golden tile with a dark orb, increases your winnings depending on the multiplier on each symbol. If more than one multiplier shows up on your reels, the numbers will add up together. Also, multipliers double in value during the free spins round.
The Wormhole symbol, represented by a bonus portal, gives you 10 free spins if three of this symbol appears on your reels. During the free spins round, the chances of having the other three scatters appear on your reels go up.
FAQs
Do you need more clarifications before you get started playing Timelines? Here are some questions you may have:
What is the volatility of Timelines?
Timelines has a medium volatility, meaning there is a moderate chance of you getting a winning combination after a few spins. A medium volatility is good for both new and experienced video slot players, so try your luck with Timelines when you have the chance.
Are free spins available on Timelines?
Yes, free spins are available on Timelines. Try to have at least three Wormhole symbols show up on your reels to get 10 free spins. If you trigger the free spins round, you will get a higher chance of having the other scatter symbols appear on your reels as well!
Can Timelines be played on mobile?
Yes, Timelines can be played on mobile devices. Just log in to your preferred online casino via your phone’s browser or mobile app and look for Timelines.
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Rivendell, also known as Imladris in Sindarin, a peaceful, sheltered Elven town and the house of Elrond located in Middle-earth near the edge of a narrow canyon of the river Bruinen, but well hidden among the moorlands and foothills of the Misty Mountains. In reference to Valinor, which was located in Aman west of the Great Sea, it is referred to as “The Last Homely House East of the Sea.”
Throughout the First and Second Ages, Rivendell was a hub of knowledge and prosperity. The story of the Second Age revolves around the city of Rivendell, and The Rings of Power’s portrayal of Elrond taking stewardship of the city during the horrors of the struggle against Sauron is probably one of the series’ most important plot points. Rivendell’s existence after the Last Alliance’s triumph also enables Elrond to increase its population in order to once again serve as “The Last Homely House East of the Sea,” where Frodo seeks refuge during The Fellowship of the Ring.
Tirion
Tirion, known fully as Tirion upon Túna, was the city of the Ñoldor in Aman. The Quenya term “Tirion” means “Watch-tower.” Tirion was where Finwë ruled and where his sons Fëanor, Fingolfin, and Finarfin resided. The people of Tiron are known as the Ñoldor, also known as the Deep-elves; they were the second clan of Elves to join the Great March and travel to the West.
In the First and Second Age stories of Middle Earth, Tirion plays a crucial role as a doorway to the Two Trees of Valinor. Melkor and the Ungoliant siphon the life from the trees in the First Age, ushering in the first great wars of Middle Earth, while Ar-Pharazôn raids the shores of Aman in an attempt to besiege Tirion in the Second Age. Tirion will therefore presumably play a significant role in The Rings of Power’s most key plot developments, giving viewers their first glimpse of the Undying Lands that Frodo and company sail off to at the end of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
Númenor
Númenor was a kingdom of Men that the Valar first raised out of the sea as a gift to the Fathers of Men at the dawn of the First Age, following the utter annihilation of Beleriand. The realm of the Númenóreans, the Dúnedain, located on an island in the Great Sea between Middle-earth and Aman. Initially named Elenna or the Isle of Elenna (“Starwards”) because the Dúnedain were led to it by the star of Eärendil and because the island was shaped like a five-pointed star. The Dúnedain built a temple for Ilúvatar atop the mountain Meneltarma in the island’s center. Armenelos was the largest city and capitol of Númenor.
The Númenorians who lived on the isles lived long lives—three times as long as Men did in Middle Earth—and forged a powerful coastal kingdom along the shores of the central realm, yet many of them still coveted the Elves’ immortality above all else. This envy was exploited by Sauron to urge the Númenorian king Ar-Pharazôn to attack the Valar, this led to Númenor sinking to the bottom of the ocean and being condemned as “the drowned kingdom.” Númenor is the birthplace of Isildur and his father, Elendil, who fled Númenor’s destruction and lived on Middle Earth with their loyal men.
Khazad-dûm
Khazad-dûm, also referred to as Moria or the Dwarrowdelf, was a realm that existed below the Misty Mountains. The most renowned of all dwarven lands, it was known for being the ancient home of the Dwarves of Durin’s Folk. Founded in the far distant past by Durin “the Deathless,” long before the Sun and Moon were made in the Years of the Trees. Early in the Second Age, Khazad-dûm’s realm of Longbeards was enriched in culture, talents, and people by enormous numbers of refugees from Belegost and Nogrod, cities ruined at the end of the First Age along with most of Beleriand in the cataclysmic final battle against Morgoth.
Durin IV and Disa, two of the main protagonists in The Rings of Power, are members of the Khazad-dûm royal family, and Durin III, Durin IV’s grandfather, is the bearer of one of the seven Dwarven Rings of Power. Khazad-dûm also plays a significant role in Sauron’s conflicts with the Free Peoples of Middle Earth during the Second Age, with Durin III’s surprise attack on Sauron saving Rivendell’s Elven armies and enabling the Last Alliance to defeat the Dark Lord in battle. Long after Khazad-dûm was destroyed by armies of goblins and the balrog Durin’s Bane in the Third Age, it reappears in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring under the darker name Moria.
Gondor
Gondor (meaning “Land of Stone”) was the most powerful kingdom of Men in Middle-earth. The brothers Isildur and Anárion, who were exiles from Númenor, founded Gondor. Gondor was the sister kingdom of Arnor. Due to the ships and military prowess that its forces possessed, Gondor was at the height of its power in its early years. However, ongoing invasions from Sauron’s allies, civil war, and a terrible plague led to a steady fall throughout the length of the Third Age, which ended with Sauron’s ultimate demise and the crowning of Aragorn II Elessar. After then, Gondor’s authority grew once more, and the former Arnorian kingdoms were merged with it under the name of the Reunited Kingdom.
The realm of Gondor is certain to feature due to the inclusion of Isildur and Elendil Númenor tales, even though it isn’t explicitly shown in The Rings of Power trailer. After Númenor is destroyed, Elendil and his son travel to Middle Earth, where they found the kingdoms of Gondor and Arnor in The Lord of the Rings with the help of their few surviving faithful followers (known as The Faithful). Gondor may appear in The Rings of Power’s later confirmed seasons because Isildur is specifically tasked with overseeing a growing Gondor, cultivating the White Tree, and fortifying the city’s fortifications.
Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power starts on Prime Video on September 2nd, 2022.
In line with its commitment to offer amazing value to Nigerian mobile telephone customers, Nigeria’s leading telecom service provider and youth-friendly brand, 9mobile, has announced the launch of 9Konfam, a tariff plan that rewards customer with generous airtime and data benefits upon SIM activation, and on every recharge.
According to the telco, 9Konfam empowers customers to connect and to do more with their airtime and data purchases.
“At 9mobile, we are committed to releasing products and services that allow customers to get the most out of their subscriptions. “With 9Konfam, new and existing customers get to enjoy exciting bonuses on their airtime and data recharges,” said Kenechukwu Okonkwo, the Director, Product Innovation & Business Development at 9mobile.
With 9Konfam, customers who purchase a new 9mobile SIM card will enjoy N1,000 welcome bonus once they activate the SIM. In addition, they will get 9 times the value of all recharges from N100 and above to call all networks, send text messages, and for data/internet activities., What’s more? Customers on 9konfam will receive double data bonus on their first recharge of the month (for the initial six months of joining the network) so long as they recharge with N200 or higher. Notwithstanding all these listed benefits new customers would continue to enjoy 100% bonus on data bundles that they buy, till they exceed six months on the network.
“You will agree with me that 9Konfam is loaded with full options”, Okonkwo said. He therefore enjoined all telecom subscribers to get a 9mobile SIM and be “confirmed” with 9konfam.
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Prime Video is releasing a new series based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic “The Lord of the Rings.” The epic trilogy takes place more than a thousand years before the events depicted in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, which took place in the Third Age of Middle-earth.
The show opens in an era of tranquillity and follows an ensemble cast as they confront the long-feared return of evil to Middle-earth. The kingdoms and personas from this new series will leave behind legacies that will survive far beyond their passing, from the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains to the magnificent woodlands of the elven kingdom of Lindon, to the exquisite island realm of Númenor, to the farthest reaches of the world.
The Second Age begins after the War of Wrath (the most catastrophic war in Middle-earth history), which brings the First Age to an end. In it, the Valar, a pantheon of lower gods who rule over Middle-earth and serve Iluvatar, the “real” God in Tolkien’s universe, led a massive army against Morgoth, the first Dark Lord and the most powerful of these lesser gods. The War of Wrath involved dragons, eagles, Balrogs, Elves, mankind, Valar, and dwarves. The fierceness of the battles had changed the landscape, Morgoth was defeated and imprisoned in the “Void,” where he could no longer cause harm to anybody. Parts of the world were submerged under the sea, the Valar and the majority of the Elves had isolated themselves in the West on a different continent, and it was a new beginning.
The Second Age lasts around 3,500 years and ends with the War of the Last Alliance, depicted at the start of The Fellowship of the Ring film, in which Isildur destroys Sauron by cutting the One Ring from his finger.
The initial trailer begins with a view of a stunning, opulent city by the water, the island kingdom of Númenor. A young girl’s voice can be heard speaking, “Haven’t you ever wondered,” the young woman’s voice asks us, “what else is out there?” A reminder that the series will explore previously untold tales from Tolkien’s universe.
“Before the Ring” comes up, which tells us that the story will begin before the One Ring was forged. We will actually encounter Aragorn’s ancestor and One Ring thief, Isildur, during the course of the show’s five anticipated seasons, which will significantly condense the Second Age’s tens of thousands of years of history. He wouldn’t be born until many thousand years from now if we followed Tolkien’s timeline! This accelerated timeline makes it highly probable that the Rings, or at least some of them, will be forged before the end of season one.
Within just a few days till the launch, a new teaser was unveiled for Rings of Power focused on Galadriel’s quest and her conviction that evil is going to resurface. Galadriel enlists the aid of other warriors in her fight. She can be seen imploring with Elendil, Halbrand, Elrond, and others to join the battle in the trailer. She responds, “Without it, what am I to be,” as Elrond urges her to lay down her sword. We also see Gil-galad, Mriel, and Isildur rallying the people of Middle-earth to the cause of battling evil.
The epic series recounts Galadriel’s journey to being as the wise ruler of Lothlorien and will go into further detail about how she impacted people’s lives throughout Middle-earth, especially those of humans like Halbrand.
“Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power starts on Prime Video on September 2nd, 2022.
Drawing inspiration from the unapologetic nature of the youth in expressing their taste in fashion, Infinix as a brand continues to provide users with aesthetically stunning designs and vivid colours to boldly express their unique styles. As they step out in style, ready to conquer the world and tackle anything that tries to stand in the way of greatness, the sleek Infinix device of their choice rides with them, helping them make a statement that cannot be ignored.
Based on consumer demands and a creative vision, a great deal of intentionality goes into creating aesthetically pleasing devices. Luckily, consumers have responded positively to those designs so far, strutting and striding in new trends and no one is left out. Be it street style, classic corporate, or casually stylish, there is something for everyone to express their unique style.
Deeply intertwined with culture today is a sense of fashion that transcends borders globally and has commonly been referred to as a ‘fashion craze’. It is a way of life in Nigeria as well. And though it has been heavily influenced by western culture, a fine blend of originality with a modern touch has been achieved in many ways. Style icons have emerged and we have seen a wide range of accessories among which have included technologies like headphones, earbuds, smart watches and even smartphones.
Unleashing their inner fashionistas with bold and intense colour variants to choose from, Infinix has also given young consumers the chance to capture various looks with quality cameras that allow them to shoot quality images even under low light conditions.
To support and encourage creativity in this field, Infinix has sponsored more than a couple of initiatives to reward the most creative talent showcase in fashion and style. The most recent of which are:
The #MyInfinixTUFStyle challenge where fans were expected to make a 15 seconds video showcasing party outfits while vibing to the Tun Up Friday Show sponsored by Infinix annually. Winners were handsomely rewarded with cash prizes at the end of the show.
The #DressUpLikeDavidoChallenge where winners were rewarded with a free VIP ticket to the Infinix Concert held in July.
The #MyHot12StyleChallenge where a couple of celebrity fashion enthusiasts—Liquorose, Denola Grey and Neo Akpofure—were chosen by the brand to lead the initiative on social media. It garnered attention and engagement by the youthful lot ready to express their style in the event that they might emerge the most creative entry while having fun and just being themselves.
It is without a doubt that the brand will not relent in its efforts to dole out the best innovations on new devices while also making sure that users have the chance to express their unique selves and showcase their desired fashion styles.
