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Are you ready for an electrifying update from the realm of technology? Well, hold on tight because the winners of the TECNO Mid-Years Sales Promo have already begun to emerge! Before you let out a sigh of disappointment, let me ask if you have truly taken the bold step to be part of this incredible offer? If not, then it’s time to unleash your inner tech warrior and seize the chance to be a winner in this reward extravaganza!
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Planet Bottling Company, in partnership with Monarch Beverages, has launched its latest product, American Cola in Nigeria. The collaboration stays true to the companies’ promise of providing quality and affordable drinks to Nigerian consumers who can now experience an exciting new thirst for difference with American Cola!
About American Cola
American Cola has its roots in Atlanta, USA, the original birthplace of cola. Its authentic taste has delighted consumers in more than 20 countries on 3 different continents, making it one of the top international colas and the 3rd most distributed cola in sub-Saharan Africa.
American Cola is made using carefully selected ingredients and state-of-the-art production processes, ensuring that each bottle is of the highest quality.
Proudly made in Nigeria by Planet Bottling Company, American Cola is a drink that speaks directly to individuals who take pride in carving their own path and the ones who are unafraid to chase their dreams with zeal. American Cola sees itself as a force of inspiration, igniting and unleashing the potential and gifts of Nigerians who dare to reach for the stars.
About Planet Bottling Company
Planet Bottling Company has set out to produce quality beverages and contribute excellence to the Nigerian production while actively ensuring consumers remember us by the value we provide, the unique taste and design of our products.
We set up a factory in Ogun State, Nigeria installed with high ultra-modern production capacity to meet the growing demand for quality and value in the Nigerian market.
At Planet Bottling Company, we are committed to providing the best quality product for our customers. We understand that Nigerians are looking for beverages that are not only affordable, but also provide quality taste and American Cola is the perfect combination of both.
Lagos, Nigeria. June 3, 2023. Trendupp – Africa’s first reward-based platform where creatives receive support and build direct relationships with their fans has announced Mikano Motors Limited as one of the sponsors of Trendupp Awards 2023. Also, the winner of the ‘Force of Influence’ headline category would be walking away with a brand-new car, courtesy of Mikano Motors.
Now in its third edition, the pioneer award to celebrate influencers and content creators in Nigeria has recognised about two hundred (200) audacious content creators, influencers and brands across the nation, who are setting the standard with their creative content across all social media platforms.
Speaking on this announcement/partnership – Tiwalola Olanubi Jnr, Founder/CEO, Trendupp Africa said “Since the launch of the Trendupp platform four years ago, we have seen an explosion of the creator economy in Nigeria. We have witnessed creators tell authentic Nigerian stories, and bring communities closer through humorous, inspirational and engaging content with so much Audacity. They have provided succour, relief, hope and information that have helped us become better versions of ourselves.”
“At the 2022 edition of the awards, all 16 winners were gifted $1000 as support to their content creation journey. This year we are excited to partner with Mikano Motors to gift a grand prize of a brand new car to the winner of the “Force of Influence” category (the content creator who commanded the highest influence in the Nigerian social media space between March 2022 – March 2023). Our goal at Trendupp Africa is to continue to be the platform that support the creator’s economy, and to celebrate the impact of the culture shapers in our society,” Olanubi added.
Themed ‘The Force of Influence’, Trendupp Awards will be rewarding content creators, influencers and brands who have impacted the social media community through creative content, disruptive movements & audacious campaigns via Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter and various social media platforms between March 2022 – March 2023. Nominees for the 2023 edition of the awards would be announced in the coming days.
Further details on the awards can be curled from all Trendupp’s social media platforms @thisistrendupp & website www.trenduppawards.com.
Trendupp Africa is a subsidiary of DottsMediaHouse – The media company for leading brands across Africa – known as a leading force in the influencer marketing space in Nigeria.
I was at the Spotify African Heat Party on Saturday and first of all, I’d just like to say thank you to my boss, for choosing me to go because I had the best time! I can’t remember the last time I danced that much. I had to sleep for a whole day to recover. Let me tell you some of my favourite things from the party:
Handi and Wanni
Not only were the main DJs for the night two gorgeous women who also happen to be twin sisters, I love how easily they got the crowd lit. They would play music then leave their DJ table to come and drop moves on the stage. I loved them so much. They got everyone really hyped up for the party.
Performances
I lost my voice from screaming out loud to every song the performers performed. Odumodu Black came on stage and I sang Declan Rice like my life depended on it. Teni came on stage with her best friend— a mascot (a bird wearing a jersey with Teni’s name on it) and her entire performance reminded me of how much of a badass she is at this music thing. My favourite part was when she came down from the stage and started singing in the middle of the crowd. Joeboy was the final performer and I didn’t want him to leave the stage. I just wanted him to keep serenading me like I’m the love of his life.
The DJs
Sarz came and scattered the dancefloor with his Amapiano afrobeat mix. Every time he transitioned into a new song, people screamed in excitement because it was always a hit. Sarz is really not anybody’s mate. Then DJ Tohbad came and told us that we weren’t done dancing and kept dropping jams upon jams. My feet have still not recovered.
Everyone dancing
I love how everyone was so comfortable and relaxed. We all danced and genuinely had a great time. The Spotify crew went around hyping people while they were dancing. It was like having your own personal hypeman for a bit.
The food truck
This food truck saved my life. After I used up all my energy dancing, I became crazy hungry. I was so happy that there was a food truck still serving food at midnight. I don’t know if it was the hunger or the adrenaline from all the dancing, but the shawarma I had slapped like a Nigerian mother. More parties need to adopt the concept of selling affordable food till whenever the party ends. Sometimes, Jay’s Diner is too far away.
How close to the stage I was
One of the highlights of the entire event was how close I was to the stage. I’m talking “I-could-almost-touch-the-performers’-shoes” close. Also, everyone had the same tickets and had equal access to the entire venue, which is rare at Lagos parties. It made the party even more fun, we were all just feeling the music and vibing together.
The photobooth
There was a really cool danfo photo booth that people loved. Spotify was very intentional about the ambience and decor of the venue. Even the food truck matched the theme.
The event left no doubt that African Heat is the ultimate go-to for all things African music and culture. It proudly showcased Spotify’s strong commitment to promoting the rise of African artists and making sure they have their shining moment in the spotlight.
Earlier in February, the British Council put together different events in locations across Nigeria, namely Abuja, Lagos, and Port Harcourt. The gatherings and exhibitions were put together to promote growth and progress in creative communities. A melange of art exhibitions, film screenings, discussions and so much more, these events did more than bring together members of the creative community, it also allowed them to meet, network, and expand their horizons.
In Abuja, the event that took place saw creatives gather to listen to how they could best collaborate for future success. In such times when the creative community is saturated with many creatives, these creatives can often feel the need to compete, rather than collaborate. Susa Garrido, Lanre Philips, and Oluwabukunmi Oluwakitibi shared and discussed ways in which creatives could collectively take their craft to the next level, both artistically and commercially. After an insightful session with the panellists, the creatives engaged in a meet and greet at the end of the event, one of the many perks that the British Council offers communities.
The fun continued in Lagos, with a host of events taking place at the art showcase exhibition. The event catered to many facets of creativity, displaying exhibitions, film screenings, sip and paint, and musical performances. The event was packed with loads of activities where creatives could interact in a calm and serene environment. Not only did they get to mix with artists and immerse themselves in the art, but it was also an opportunity for audiences to unwind, relax, and connect. The event was also an opportunity for directors and writers to showcase their short films. At the event, the viewers got to see the award-winning “TEAR: A Tale of Two Hands” by Avwokuruaye Efetebor. Attendees also watched “Otana ”, a horror movie about a young lady who finds a way to confront her deep-seated trauma. Other movies shown include ‘’Saving Ian’’ and ‘’Pursuit’’, an action movie set in Lagos.
Afterwards, there was time for the attendants themselves to bring to life their artistic side with a sip-and-paint event. The occasion was finally capped off with an excellent performance by Loye.
Finally, the British Council put together a remarkable event in the city of Port Harcourt for the third time. The experience provided an opportunity to showcase the beauty of the artwork, and the stories embedded in each of them. The event was a platform that connected the art veterans with the incoming generation of artists, allowing them to pass knowledge and experiences to one another. Talented artists such as Charity Ibem, Davies Ben, and Ismaila Adegboyega also attend the 2-day event. Asides from displaying artwork, there were also musicals, spoken word performances, stage plays, and lots more.
Across the board, the British Council not only helps expose local artists, performers, and creators but also gives them a platform to sell their artwork, as many artists did during these events. One of the artists who benefited was Olukayode Aliyu, who sold all his 3D Art & Animation pieces displayed in Augmented Reality during the Lagos showcase event, further proving that the organisation is committed to the growth and expansion of artists as individuals and as a community as well. They have a line-up of exciting events in the month of March, all of which can be monitored here.
About British Council
The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. We do this through our work in arts and culture, education and the English language. We work with people in over 200 countries and territories and are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.
You must have heard at one point or the other, how important it is to save. You might have the intention to start someday. You might even be like our friend Ade who started, but is currently struggling to stay motivated and on track with his saving goals. There is some good news for you!
Ade has been enjoying life with ALAT rewards, especially since he learnt how to Chop life with sense. But just like you, Ade heard the gospel of savings. How then could Ade flex life, but still find a way to save. He had to look no further than the ALAT Savings Challenge! Ade has finally found an accountability partner with the ALAT Savings Challenge from the stables of your favorite financial buddy, ALAT.
The ALAT Savings Challenge is a unique savings program that helps people like you, I and Ade achieve our financial goals and build healthy savings habits. Whether you are thinking of beginning a savings plan, you started and still struggle to keep up, or you want to start but do not know how, the ALAT Savings Challenge is your perfect answer.
You might wonder what could be so special about the ALAT Savings Challenge that it changed Ade’s savings culture. Here are just a few reasons why you should consider joining the challenge and saving with ALAT:
1.Spend and Save
While building a savings, unforeseen expenses might come up. Just like Ade, there might be a need for you to make withdrawals. The beauty of the ALAT Savings Challenge is that you can save about 5% to 20% of everything you spend. So, when you are makiing expenses, buying airtime or doing transfers, you can be saving a percentage of all these monies going out. This way, while you are spending, you are actually still saving. This was Ade’s secret to being able to spend and save.
2. Ajo Savings
Ajo savings or Esusu, is one very popular means we love to save our money. But we know the wahala that comes with Ajo. Now, thanks to the innovative solution by ALAT, anyone with a smartphone can now enjoy a safe and secure savings plan.
ALAT’s savings feature allows users to form savings groups with family and friends, and then take turns receiving lump sum payments. There are many benefits to using this feature. For one, it can help users save more money than they might be able to on their own, as the other members of the group hold them accountable. Additionally, it provides a built-in support system and community, as members work together towards a common goal of financial stability and security.
This feature is also incredibly flexible and customizable. Users can create groups with as few as three members or as many as 12, and can set their own contribution amounts and rotation schedules. The feature also provides an easy way to track group contributions, payments, and schedules, making it simple for all members to stay on top of their obligations.
And if you are like Ade that has suffered at the hands of Ajo handlers in the past, ALAT has decided to provide extra transparency and security to the feature. The platform provides full transparency on all group activities, including contributions and payouts, giving users peace of mind and a clear view of their financial progress. So this time, there is no fear or cause for alarm about your contribution money.
3.Up to 10% Interest
ALAT offers up to a whopping ten percent (10%) additional interest on your savings when you save consistently for at least 30 days. The ALAT Savings Challenge is designed to help you save more money than you would normally do on your own. With automatic savings transfers and this ability to earn up to 10% annual interest on your savings, you can grow your money faster and reach your savings goals sooner. This means that the more you save, the more you earn from your interest. Now, you get rewarded for simply maintaining a good savings culture, thanks to the ALAT savings challenge.
4.Ability to save towards a goal
Saving towards a joint goal is a great way for multiple individuals to work together towards a common financial objective. This could involve setting up a joint savings account or using a budgeting app that allows for shared goals and tracking. Like Ade and his friends, you might want to save towards a Vacation at the Maldives. With the ALAT Savings Challenge, saving towards a goal is a piece of cake. Simply agree on your goals, the amount to be saved and the timeframe for achieving it.
Of course, regular check-ins can help ensure everyone is on track and adjustments can be made as necessary. With the ALAT security features, there no room for wahala and you can easily actualize your goals.
5.Loan on Goals
ALAT offers you more than just regular banking. Asides the convenience to save from the comfort of your own home and on your schedule, you also have access to soft loans based on your existing goals. If you have a financial need to meet a specific goal or target, the alert goal-based loan is your bet. The loan calculator easily helps you see how much you get to pay monthly, based on how much you need. Once you accept the terms, your loan is credited to your account immediately. Everything is easier and faster with ALAT!
6. Stay Motivated
One of the biggest challenges when it comes to saving money is staying motivated and on track. For Ade, on some days, he feels like the Clark Kent of savings, and on other days, there is simply no vibe to save. But thanks to the ALAT Savings Challenge, Ade gets receive regular reminders and incentives to keep saving. If you are like Ade on those low days, then you have no cause to worry. You will get reminders and alerts to push you to do the needful, even when you do not feel like. Plus, you can track your progress and celebrate your successes along the way.
7.Be a Part of a supportive community
Saving money can be lonely, but with the ALAT Savings Challenge, you will join a community of like-minded individuals who are all working towards their financial goals. You can share tips and strategies, ask for advice, and support each other as you build healthy savings habits. Through the community, Ade has met Chuks, and together, they’ve been setting pretty amazing savings goals!
8.Peace of Mind
With ALAT, your savings are protected by the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), so you can rest easy knowing that your money is safe and secure. Also, the inbuilt security features ensure that no matter the savings plan you decide to do, your money is always safe. No hassle of one member of your contribution defaulting, or absconding with members’ money. Nothing beats this kind of peace of mind!
If you are looking for a new way to save money and build healthy financial habits, then you should definitely consider getting on the ALAT Savings Challenge. ALAT is the perfect partner to help you save more and stress less about your finances.
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“There is hope for young creatives in Nigeria,” was the first thought that came to mind when I saw the news that Yellow Card had signed fast-rising artists Psycho YP and Odumodu Blvck, as its brand ambassadors in Nigeria.
The pair were nominated for their collaboration, Bando Diaries in the Best Hip Hop song category at the just concluded Soundcity MVP Awards 2023 and even though they didn’t win it, they thrilled the audience with arguably what was the best performance of the night.
As African giants, we must value every effort to invest in the rich young talents we have to offer the world. Unlike most global brands, Yellow Card is pioneering support for the next generation of Africa’s cultural representatives by partnering with them and encouraging the growth of young Nigerians through financial inclusion.
Young artists on the rise in Nigeria can now believe even further and be patient in their process to mature their craft, as all forms of brand partnerships and recognition can find them early and walk the entire course with them.
Yellow Card: Best in Promoting Africa’s Rising Talent Pool
As crypto enthusiasts settle into the new year and look forward to the promises crypto holds for 2023, Yellow Card is the unicorn to set your eyes on.
Yellow Card is bossing up and leading the way in promoting rising creatives and teeming youths in Africa by investing early in the home soil rather than existing just for profits.
With the global rise of African music, especially Afrobeat, content creation has exploded recently. Yellow Card is tapping into this by partnering with Nigeria’s rich creative circle.
Yellow Card is developing partnerships to advance access to cryptocurrency adoption and awareness of its vast opportunities on the continent. It does this by relying on the uniqueness of the music artist’s brand and music genre, and the latest unveilings of Psycho YP and Odumodu Blvck are critical steps in that direction.
Everything Special About the Yellow Card and Psycho YP partnership
Nicholas Ihua-Maduenyi, professionally known as “Psycho YP,” became one of the brand ambassadors of Yellow Card, Africa’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange. The Nigerian alternative hip-hop rapper, singer, and songwriter is one of the biggest and fastest-rising African artists, using music to showcase his rich talent in Nigeria and Africa at large.
Psycho YP is a strong believer in Yellow Card’s vision to continually show creativity in providing financial solutions across borders on the continent, making this a perfect match for both brands.
Psycho YP has a lot of successful projects, such as YP SZN 1-3, Euphoria, and great singles, such as “Stronger”, “Midlife Crisis”. Etc. Psycho YP continues to be one of Nigeria’s finest musical geniuses with his unique flows, bars, and lyrical dexterity.
His finesse sets him apart like a Boss, just like Yellow Card has been bossing up the crypto space in Africa.
You can join Psycho YP to make your money move and flex on Yellow Card. Click HERE to sign up with the code BIGYP, or log on to https://explore.yellowcard.io/psycho-yp for more information.
Watch the official YouTube promo video here:
Everything Special About the Yellow Card and Odumodu Blvck partnership
On the other plane, Nigerian rapper and songwriter Ojogwu Tochukwu, better known as Odumodu BLVCK, is the second latest brand partner and ambassador to join the Yellow Card family. The Afro-grime Nigerian artist has brought a fresh sound to the industry since coming onto the scene in 2019, which has resonated with fans locally and globally.
The Picanto crooner blends with Yellow Card’s core values of being African first, bold while being Global and Local amongst other great qualities. Odumodu Blvck embodies it all, from his rich cultural sense and fashion representation to his bold vocal dexterity and communal drive, which can be heard as a loud echo from his latest single, Picanto, “100 men for my domot.” Indeed, Yellow Card wants to be on the doorstep of every country in Africa.
Odumodu strongly believes in Yellow Card’s vision of financial inclusion for all. He is a community-driven personality who believes everyone deserves fair access to better financial services, whether rich or poor.
With Nigeria at the forefront of driving Africa’s crypto growth, this partnership seems to be a step in the right direction for Yellow Card.
If you’re an Odumodu fan, you can use his promo code ODUMODU to take advantage of and enjoy exclusive fan offers on the Yellow Card app.
To make your money move into financial freedom. Click HERE to sign up.
What Yellow Card offers Nigerians
You may be wondering what more Yellow Card can offer and how that could benefit you. Below are 4 reasons why many Nigerians use Yellow Card and why you should, too.
Send and Receive Money Across Africa With Yellow Pay:
Sending money locally within the country can be a hassle. It becomes even more difficult when you want to move funds to other African countries. This is what Yellow Pay has come to solve, as you can now send and receive money instantly through the platform with just a few taps on your phone.
With Yellow Pay, you can send Naira to someone in Ghana, and they will receive the equivalent in cedis at the best exchange rate with zero charges involved. Yup, it’s completely free.
Buy and Sell Cryptocurrencies:
Yellow Card continues to make it easy to buy and sell bitcoin, USDT, and other cryptocurrencies without the fear of losing money doing P2P or dealing with other merchants that can scam you out of your crypto. Yellow Card allows you to buy bitcoin at the best rates and get the best value for your money.
Learning Crypto Easily:
Yellow Card also makes learning crypto easy. The company believes that financial inclusion through crypto can only spread through education and community sensitisation. This has led to the launch of a free learning platform called the Yellow Card Academy, where you can learn everything about crypto and go from beginner to expert beneficiary of this helpful technology.
Saving in Dollar backed Currency (USDT):
With the teeming global recession, an unstable economy, and currency devaluation on the rise, keeping one’s wealth in a more stable financial asset is important.
Since the US dollar has proved the most dependable, buying dollar-backed stablecoins like USDT (Tether) or USDC is the more accessible option for most people outside the United States who want to save money in dollars.
Yellow Card makes it easy to buy and sell USDT with as little as 500 Naira.
Make Your Money Moves on Yellow Card
Yellow Card Financial is Africa’s fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchange. It was founded in Nigeria in 2019 by Chris Maurice and Justin Poiroux and has remained committed to making cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT stablecoins available to anyone in Africa.
For Yellow Card, it is financial inclusion for Africa or nothing. Yellow Card currently has the most significant geographical footprint in Africa, with a presence in 16 countries and growing.
Yellow Card has a pan-African vision and is doing everything possible to get crypto benefits to Africans while solving its local financial challenges.
Right from its inception, the Access Bank Lagos State City Marathon has proved to be a race of remarkable feats and many firsts.
In 2015, the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon clinched the World Athletics Bronze Label on the heels of its second edition, becoming the third marathon in the world to accomplish this within that time. Two years after this accreditation, the Marathon got awarded the Silver Label — becoming the first ever marathon in the world to attain this after only four editions. Continuing the trend of firsts, the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon recently earned the World Athletics Gold Label ahead of the 2023 edition of the Marathon — officially becoming the first full marathon in Africa to achieve this historic feat and the 25th in the world to be awarded the coveted status.
It is worthy to note that the World Athletics Gold Label is awarded to races that satisfy the international body’s requirements in terms of quality of organisation and management and a host of other criteria.
With its new status came higher expectations for this year’s race, and the organisers and sponsors of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon did not disappoint. On Saturday, February 4, 2023, they delivered a race that rivalled previous editions of the Marathon in reach, impact and magnitude — proving the Marathon is indeed worthy of its new status and is well on its way to clinching the Platinum Label, the highest rating any international marathon can attain.
Amongst its many achievements this year, the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon partnered with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to provide a platform for fundraising and awareness for refugees across Africa. Being executed for the first time since the race’s maiden edition in 2016, about 16 refugees from across Africa, including Syria and Congo, participated in the enthralling road race.
Access Bank PLC teamed up with ParallelPoint Consult to carry out a recyclable waste pickup initiative during the Marathon. This effort resulted in the collection of 10,000 tonnes of waste, which will be transformed into useful and socially beneficial products.
To reinforce its commitment to sustainability during the Marathon, Access Bank PLC collaborated with The Nigeria Business Coalition Against Aids (NiBUCAA) to launch a massive HIV/AIDS awareness initiative. This included informative sessions to educate people about HIV/AIDS, as well as the distribution of condoms and provision of HIV testing and counseling services to 5,486 participants. This partnership aimed to promote HIV/AIDS awareness and help prevent its spread.
Extending the impact of the competition beyond the participating athletes and sustainability-led projects, the Marathon featured a convert for attendees who came out to be entertained. Opening with soulful renditions by Nigeria’s Afro House queen, Niniola, to sizzling performances by Zlatan and a downright Owambe party with Shina Peters, the entertainment segment reflected Access Bank’s penchant for excellence and outperforming expectations.
Indeed, the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is putting Africa on the global map and has gained the attention of the global athletics community. This is evidenced by the august visit of Alessio Punzi, Head of Running and Mass Participation at World Athletics and Norie Williamson, Member of the World Athletics Technical Committee, to observe the race’s organisation and execution in Lagos.
Testament to the Marathon’s growing reputation across the Global Athletics scene and having been impressed by his experience, the headline sponsor’s commitment to growing the race’s scale year-on-year, and as an affirmation that good things do come out of Africa, Punzi confirmed that Lagos will host the World Athletics Global Running Conference in 2024. This will make Nigeria the first-ever African country to be given the honour. The Conference traditionally gathers industry leaders, researchers, marketers, and technical experts from within and outside running to share ideas for the advancement of the sport.
While it is evident that the organisers of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon have delivered on all standards set by World Athletics thus far and have cemented the Marathon’s status as the most prominent elite road race in Africa, one may be tempted to ask – What’s next for the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon?
In line with this year’s theme, the organisers will continue to push the limit, aim for more and build towards achieving the exclusive Platinum Label status.
Nigerian rapper and songwriter, Ojogwu Tochukwu, better known as Odumodu BLVCK recently partnered with the pioneering fintech start-up Yellow Card. Since coming onto the scene in 2019, the Afro-grime artist has brought a fresh sound to the industry that has resonated with fans worldwide.
Odumodu Blvck is a big youth advocate and he says that this partnership will provide an opportunity to inspire young people in a way that will positively impact their future.
“I believe in Yellow Card’s vision of financial inclusion for all. Everyone deserves fair access to financial services that improve their financial stability, whether rich or poor, and that’s something I’m aligned with,”he said.
Rachael Akalia, West Africa’s Regional Marketing Manager at Yellow Card says, “This partnership gives us room to connect with our customers and prospects, in many ways that will enrich their experience of the brand. With this, we hope to steadily expand the knowledge of cryptocurrencies and accelerate the pace of crypto adoption in Nigeria, and across the continent.”
Earlier this month, Yellow Card announced their first big partnership of the year with another big Nigerian musician Psycho YP. Other big names in the African music scene who have partnered with Yellow Card include: Stonebwoy (Ghana); Tay Grin (Malawi) and Douglas Lwanga (Uganda).
With Nigeria at the forefront of driving Africa’s crypto growth, having ranked 6th worldwide in crypto-related use according to a report by Chainalysis, a US blockchain data platform, this partnership emphasises the shared commitment of both parties to encourage the adoption of digital currencies in Nigeria and beyond.
Banking on the originality of the music artist’s brand and music genre, the partnership will advance initiatives aimed at lowering obstacles that stifle access to the adoption of cryptocurrencies while raising awareness of the opportunities in the crypto ecosystem. The musical artist will be a major feature in brand campaigns which will see him deploy his promo code ODUMODU for fans and followers to take advantage of and enjoy exclusive offers.
We have some exciting news to share with all Nigerians! Valuejet has teamed up with Kalabash to bring you Pay Small Small™, a revolutionary payment platform that allows you to pay for your flights in small, manageable installments – an easy and convenient way for you to book flights.
With Pay Small Small™ you can now book your flight on ValueJet without having to pay the full amount upfront. All you need is a 25% down payment and then pay off the balance in installments before your travel date. This means that traveling just got easier for you as you no longer have to worry about hefty bills or paying large sums of money at once!
Starting on January 20th, 2023, you will have access to this service and will be able to book excellent travel deals with the opportunity to book up to six months in advance to and from destinations such as Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Benin, Asaba & Jos.
Booking your flight has never been easier. The best part? Checkout is simple and no credit checks are required. To access Pay Small Small™ on ValueJet, simply visit the ValueJet website and select “I want to Pay Small Small™ with Kalabash” as your checkout option. You’ll be able to choose a payment plan that works for you, with little monthly installments and no hidden fees.
Don’t let financial constraints hold you back from your next adventure, get ready to jet-set around Nigeria. Book your flight with Pay Small Small™ today!
About Kalabash
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