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Football and basketball are two sports I always look forward to. The dribble, the thrill of scoring, and the cheering for my team, creates a level of excitement that I can’t explain. Experiencing this again at the just concluded game organized by CMT Finesse, sponsored by my best Nigerian digital bank; gomoney, the bank you deserve, was so satisfying.
First off, I didn’t even know that Abuja has so many world-class football players, no cap. It’s not only Alte artists and Aso-Rock babies we have, don’t drag me abeg but the way the coaches and players were gingering each other, it felt like a movie. It was too sweet! The basketball game, on the other hand, got me so hyped I almost thought it was a live NBA competition. I’ve never been this pumped at any basketball game. There was something electrifying about witnessing the swishes and slam dunks from the teams in person. The ambience of the Mo Arena too was exhilarating. You’d almost think you were at the NBA championships.
Simply put, both tournaments had me screaming and stomping my feet so hard that people kept giving me bombastic side eye, like “oga no spoil our grass”. Another thing I can’t but mention is how gomoney was able to show that they are really the bank young people can count on. I’ve used the bank for a while, and its features are super functional, but supporting activities that aren’t necessarily finance-inclined – like sports, showed how interested they are in making an impact in young people’s ambitions. Basically, their participation at the event was a nod to a respect for sports, and Nigeria’s young demographic. To be honest, they clearly seem like a bank made for digital natives and tech-savvy youngsters; they have shown this through previous sponsorships, with Zikoko’s HERtitude’23 being a recent one. The energy at the games and leading conversations attest to this.
Think about it, they want to help you manage your finances, live your soft life and enjoy what you’re passionate about. I’m definitely curious to see more gomoney sponsored events in Abuja. At least, the Lagos cool kids will see that we do more than just hang out at parks and gardens. Again, please nobody should drag me.
Overall, it’s safe to conclude that basketball and football games sponsored by gomoney ignited my love for sports in an unforgettable way, and gomoney again, backed up its reputation as the bank we all deserve. So, if you want to bank on gomoney, you know the drill; download the app from your Google Play Store or iOS app store and let’s get this started.
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Hello Hot Babes, it’s quarter to time for you to come out and party with other hot women at Hertitude. Hertitude is back, and this time, we’ve taken your feedback from last year and made it hotter.
For the babes here for the first time, let us tell you about the hottest party of the year for women, Hertitude.
What’s Hertitude?
You already know that at Zikoko, we carry women’s agenda on top our heads. Aside from our category dedicated to women, and the many stories we write about women, we’ve added a party to celebrate women.
Who’s invited?
Every woman in Lagos. We have an activity for all types of knees: cracking or bending. We have activities for those who want to sit down, meet new people, show they’re gym baddies, etc etc.
When is it happening?
On the last Saturday in May: the 27th of May 2023, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. There’s space to sit down when you’re tired, so you can go again. Block your calendars now.
What to expect?
We’ve lined up exciting free and paid experiences for you. Board games, field games, a fashion show, karaoke, Who’s That Girl aka Speed Friendship, DJ performances and artist performances are open to everyone.
Sip and paint, pottery class, and candlemaking class can be paid for here. Spa sessions and tattoo sessions are available at the event.
What to wear?
That fit you’ve been saving for the best turnup? Wear it. We want to see the hottest, wildest outfits. We’re setting up a red carpet for this single reason.
What to bring?
Yourself, your wallet, another hot babe, your energy. Trust us to set up the rest.
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Infinix doesn’t just provide youth with cutting edge technology to enable them to live smart lifestyles, their aim is also to become a part of their lifestyles. As they also love what their fans love, they brought fun and extreme sports in several launch programs and challenges, to music and fashion with Turn up Friday and now, the 2021 #InfinixFansParty.
The #InfinixFansParty was held on the 10th of December, 2021 at the Centre for Management Development (CMD), Lagos and thankfully, they had the best support with Pepsi and Johnnie Walker supporting the event. All the while, the aim was to give their fans nothing but the best. Pepsi provided the fans with engagements and free drinks, while also featuring their brand ambassador DJ Xclusive to entertain and thrill. Johnnie Walker on the other hand, provided the VIP guests with premium cocktails and extra steady supply of black and red label bottles.
The fans came ready to have fun and artists took them through their favourite songs with shouts of excitement and sing-alongs. With good refreshments for the audience, Mayorkun and Ruger sure had fans bursting through their seams with starstruck hailing and echoes of excitement. Pepsi brand ambassador, DJ Xclusive and DJ Kaywise kept the party turnt up and exciting with their disc jockey skills.
It was a perfect time to unwind with singing, dancing, games and videos to capture the memorable evening of fun that infinix provided. Infinix presented awards to certain people that had contributed to the success of the brand throughout the year.
From music, to lifestyle and tech, no category was left unappreciated. Stay glued to @infinixnigeria on Instagram and Facebook for more updates on fun activities
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Trophy Extra Special Stout, in what is best described as an unprecedented moment, thrilled consumers when it hosted the maiden edition of the International Stout Festival in Lagos over the weekend.
International music Icon Ja Rule, Nigerian music superstars, Tu Baba, Niniola, Made Kuti, and dance Queen, Kaffy kept the audience on their feet with stellar performances that showcased the diversity of talents and genres ruling the Nigerian music scene while Chef Miyonse tickled consumers’ taste buds with an array of desserts inspired by Trophy Extra Special Stout.
The event was hosted by Bovi with several experiences that showcased the stout brew. Consumers were randomly selected after registration the website www.mostincrediblestoutofnaija.com, whilst millions of consumers joined the experience virtually as the exciting festival was broadcast live for the very first time on DSTV Channel 198 and GOTV Channel 29. Trophy Extra Special Stout which has been described as the most incredible stout out of Naija, provided the atmosphere and ambience to match, allowing consumers to treat themselves to the quality tasting stout while enjoying the beautiful music being performed on stage.
Speaking at the festival, Marketing Director, International Breweries, Plc, Tolulope Adedeji said, “Trophy Extra Special Stout is the first stout to celebrate the International Stout Festival in Nigeria thereby putting the country on a global platform and showcasing the Incredible Naija spirit. This year we took steps to further deepen this connection with premium stout lovers by hosting a festival that has gained ground in many parts of the world but had never been celebrated in Nigeria before now. We wanted to give stout lovers a celebratory experience that will not only resonate with them but also be equally memorable, hence our decision to host the International Stout Festival.”
Since making an entry into the beer market, Trophy Extra Special Stout has endeared itself to stout consumers with its unique taste, originality, social responsibility, and consumer-friendly campaigns. The festival presented a great opportunity to experience the great quality, rich taste, and brewing process of Trophy Extra Special Stout. Several global and indigenous brew masters participated in the festival.
Many stout lovers who attended the event lauded the efforts of organisers and attested to the world-class experience it was with the variety of acts and performances they were treated to.
Trophy Extra Special Stout is a quality premium brand from International Breweries, a proud member of the world’s largest brewer with over 400 beer brands, AB InBev.
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Music they say gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything. Music is healing, it is an explosive expression of humanity, something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music and that is why we are particularly excited about this week, which has been reserved to celebrate World Music Day.
Imagine a week dedicated to all things music. That week is here, Make Music Lagos is the global celebration of World Music Day, held annually on June 21. Launched in 1982 in France as the Fête de la Musique, it has become a celebration held on the same day in more than 1,000 cities across 120 countries. Open to everyone, regardless of age or skill level, this weeklong event calls for people to pour into their communities and share music with the world. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people from across the world transform their city into a dance music paradise.
Completely different from a typical music festival, Make Music is a multi-venue event, open to anyone who wants to take part. Every kind of musician — young and old, amateur, and professional, of every musical persuasion, shares their music with friends, neighbors, and strangers. All of it is free, un-ticketed, and open to the public. In 2016 Make Music Day activities found another unique home in Lagos Nigeria and has since organized over 100 musical events and over 500 artists have performed on the Make Music Lagos platform.
Now in its sixth year, Make Music Lagos unifies events all over Lagos as it opens its doors for a week-long marathon of music events from 21st to 27th June across multiple physical and virtual locations in Lagos to collectively feature almost every major artist in the music scene. The lineup of events includes Learn to Play, Learn to DJ, Live from Home Concert, New Music Marathon, Pop-up Worship, Music Business Conference, My Song is Your Song, Shutdown Concert among others.
Make Music Lagos is made up of partners who work together to organise and promote Make Music Day. This year, MTN has partnered with Make Music Lagos to deliver memorable experiences through exciting event categories like the MTN Live from home concert where talented artists like KhemmieSings, J’Dees, Bibicentric, David Operah, Idono, and others perform live on their Instagram pages. My Song is Your Song is another event category where local artists are paired with foreign artists to perform a cover of each other’s tracks. This event gets more exciting as MTN will be giving out amazing prices to select local artists in the Best Cover Challenge. The Music Business Conference, a sponsored event category would take place on the 24th of June and includes two-panel sessions to discuss ‘The structure and future of the music business and an interesting discussion on ‘Women inclusion in the music business’ Panelists include Yemi Alade, Burna Boy’s Mum Bose Ogulu, amongst others. There is also the New Music Marathon happening on the 25th of June, two-hour-long airplay of songs never played on the radio. Here, artists submit fresh and original singles for verification, to be aired on Y’ello Top 10.
Make Music Lagos will climax at the Shutdown concert, the grand finale of the celebration of world music day in Lagos, happening on the 26th of June at Muson Centre. In the last 5 years, the attendance for this concert counts up to thousands. Big acts in Nigeria like King Sunny Ade, Bez, Johnny Drille, Ladipoe, Waje, Omawumi, to list a few have graced the Shutdown stage. The Shutdown event will be a hybrid event this year with A-list artists like Iyanya, Brymo, Femi Leye, MI Abaga, and Dotti of MTN Y’ello Star giving high-octane performances that will send the city of Lagos and the continent reverberating.
How can you be involved? Make Music Lagos is open to everyone and you can get involved by hosting an event, volunteering with the Make Music Team, providing resource support, attending a Make Music Lagos event, and spreading the word about Make Music Lagos. There are a lot of musical performances by artists, ready to treat everyone to special live musical performances. There you have it, let’s make music this week Lagos!
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The sprawling park-like view of Cilantro, Lagos was abuzz on Sunday as your favourite celebrities brought some tropical zest to the party zone. A tango of food and the flavoured beer, the Star Radler Brunch Party was the perfect “staycation” awash with the island vibes. The exotic sight turned out to be a collage of Caribbean-inspired decor and brightly-dressed favourite celebrities in their best dress-down looks.
This year, Star Radler has continued the trend by creating an experience that is hard to forget. Here are some of the hottest fashion cues from attendees at the Star Radler Brunch Party in Lagos.
The perfect shade
Sunscreens can never take the place of snazzy sunglasses in the midday sun. You can nail that chic sophistication with just the right bright-coloured frames like Quick Steph and Sunky’s sunglasses.
Dress the part
Who says you cannot mix & match at Tropical-themed parties? To get the show-stopper look, try some fruit and vegetables print, animal or ocean print, t-shirt, trousers or halter-neck dress and other bright coloured outfits with minimal details. Pair up the clothes with some flip-flops, wedges, sandals or transparent slippers like Tolani Baj, Bizzle Osikoya, Akubeze Okocha, Ifeanyi Nwune and more.
The Cuban vibe
Pay no attention to those who call it the tourist look. BBNaija star Elozonam conveniently nailed this look with a bold coloured short-sleeved shirt to create a contrast with a pair of bubble-gum pink trousers. You can get any fashion police’s nod by simply pairing a playful tropical print with a blazer or suit with beige, navy, grey colours to land that bespoke look. Peep Reekado’s take on the look!
Keep it short
That’s one advice that works all the time for awardees during their acceptance speeches. It will also work some wonders if taken as a serious tip for that catchy Tropical look. Be it male or female, every guest can get that enchanting look with beige or ankara or floral shorts, allowing long silky legs or muscular ones to get admired.
A flash here and there
Urban peeps know how to slay with styles without revealing too much. You can get a crop top like Quick Steph’s (if you’ve got the well-toned abs) or a racer-back tank or a deep-plunge neckline to show off.
The brunch party, birthed and executed by the Star Radler team, was attended by several celebrities and friends of the brand. The brand manager, Onyebuchi Nwangwu, stated: We created and executed this party to engage with our TA; we want to have fun and party with you while keeping our promise of continually offering you twice the refreshment.
The Brunch Party lasted for 6 hours, with guests trooping in and out of the venue. The Star Radler brunch will be held periodically and in different cities. Check out @star_radler regularly for updates on the next brunch party location
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It’s the festive period and you want to have as much fun as you can handle. That pepper dem song should have had your name on it but no worries, you plan to create a new song for yourself while you’re having a lit December.
But the only blip on your radar at the moment is limited funds, truth is your income is not as big as your spending goals. So you’re thinking of the best way to manage your funds and still have the best time of your life. Well, we’ve got some tips for you:
1) Know what you want:
There are so many events that will clamour for your attention this month, from concerts to mini get-together’s, festivals, office parties, family hangouts and so much more.
The key to getting the best experience is to know which one would be the most fun for you to attend, as well as being cost-effective. This is where the scale of preference you learned in secondary school comes in, choose wisely. Do you really want to go to yet another dinner and award when you could be rocking it at a concert with your favourite artistes? That’s up to you to decide.
2) Buy tickets on time:
Early birds get the best worm. You don’t want to be biting your finger in regret when you hear that you could have gotten a ticket at 50% off if only you had bought it the week it came out. Don’t let your procrastination have you coughing up more funds than you can afford.
3) Go out with friends:
This is a smart move if you’re on the precipice of being broke. Aside from the fact that you get to hang out with people you love, you also get comfortable fessing up to your homies that sharing the bills is the best thing for you at the moment. So, carpool, share a meal, buy group tickets, do group funding. This way, you won’t end up broke AF in January.
4) Organise house parties:
Instead of lying in your bed wondering why brokeness has made you this way host a party at home and invite your friends. This will reduce the cost of a venue and you can tell everyone to chip in with their option of snacks, foods, and drinks if those are limited too.
Don’t forget to get a boom box blasting with your favorite songs and encourage your friends to bring someone new to the fold, you just might meet a new bestie this way.
5) Revamp your clothes:
So you want to buy new clothes at the boutique but do you remember that fab outfit you bought months ago which you refused to wear because the moment wasn’t right? Now is the time to wear it.
You could also get new accessories to go with those cute jeans and tee that haven’t seen sunlight in eons.
6) Go to street carnivals/festivals:
This is one way to have fun if carnivals are up your alley. Find out what’s going on in your area, which artiste will be performing and what date and time the carnival will kick-off. You might want to check up on the security levels and go with trusted friends if you choose to attend.
7) Have a cash reserve:
Have backup cash that remains untouched, come hell or high waters. You can party to your heart’s content when you know that you’ll still have something left to survive on afterward.
Imagine what fun it’ll be for you grinning like a Cheshire cat when everyone complains of how broke they are in January and you can say with your chest that you took a wise move during the holidays and saved up something for later.
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People say, “Don’t mix business with pleasure”, and we really don’t understand that. What’s wrong with having a great time while making connections to help your career?
Clearly, Grey — the brand that makes international payments easier than making eba — doesn’t think there’s anything wrong with that. They’re hosting a beach party where you can have a great time and still make great connections, and we know all the types of people that’ll definitely show up at it.
The ones who came just to party
These ones are about to walk into the party and forget the networking part of the event. They’re just there to have a good time and enjoy their life.
The tech brothers and sisters
No, it’s not a tech event. But Grey is a fintech company, and whenever anyone breathes “fintech”, the rich tech siblings are never too far away.
The social butterfly
Our apologies to the person who decides to cling to their sides at the event. They know everybody in the room, and nothing will stop them from having conversations with all of them.
The follow-come
They don’t really know what the event is about. All they know is their friend told them to come, and they carried their two legs in.
The ones who are there for the liquor
This group of people saw Flying Fish was partnering and quickly ran to find their fit for the event.
The die-hard networkers
These ones heard “networking”, and their ears perked up. They’ll most likely be in business casual with their iPad and packs of business cards not too far away.
The content creators
They heard “networking event”, and the first thing that popped into their head was CONTENT. They’re never too hard to spot. Catch them with a drink in one hand and a tripod in the other.
The mami watas
These ones would attend any event near a body of water. So when they heard “beach party”, best believe they packed their load and hauled themselves there.
