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When is the Right Time to Say ‘I love you’? Not Any of These 8 Times

There is only one correct response to ‘I love you‘ and that’s ‘I love you too.‘ Please stop with all those other arguments.

So don’t say it too soon, people. Or you start getting replies like: ‘That’s nice. Anyway, as I was saying . . .‘ Or they’d look at you with pity and say, ‘Listen, you’re awfully sweet but . . .‘

Everyone should have the justifiable phobia about being the first to say the ‘L’ word. Because what the hell will you do if he/she doesn’t say it back. Say them out at the wrong time to the wrong ~~Yoruba demon~~ boy and you will need a stiff drink for a totally different reason. It’s the ultimate embarrassment.

So absolutely do NOT say ‘I Love you’…

If you’re not on the same page.

Your ‘I love you,’ might mean, ‘I think this is special, let’s give this a try.’

Her interpretation might be, ‘When’s the wedding?’

If you don’t speak the same language.

You speak English and he speaks incoherent.

You: I love you

He: Uhm..err…ahh

If you have to ask.

No seriously, if you have to ask though…

…don’t!

In the middle of sex.

Nigerian boys will probably say ‘I do too,’ because they’ve just had sex with you, for God’s sake.

Also you do NOT love someone..

After they just dm’ed you.

If they liked all your Instagram photos.

Or you liked all of theirs.

After three dates.

You’re not 12.

Telling someone you love them on the second date or second week is ridiculous, borderline daft – and that’s probably what they’ll think you are if you do it.

Just wait. Wait until you’re totally about to burst. Till when you feel you will spontaneously combust if you don’t say it. Have some sense of self preservation!

But if you have to please find sneaky ways to do it, like:

Say ‘I think I’m falling in love with you.’

Or pop it at the very, very end of a conversation when you can disappear immediately after saying it

Or say things like ‘I love it when you do that’, ‘I love it when we spend time together.’

Disclaimer: I am NOT a relationship expert. Why did you even read this?

Odunayo

August 17, 2015

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24 Types of Selfies We Find Annoying, But Are Guilty of Taking

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August 17, 2015

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Interesting Facts About the Ọọ̀ni of Ifẹ̀

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August 15, 2015

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These are the Top 10 Highest Paid Celebrities of 2015, According to Forbes Magazine

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August 15, 2015

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South African Lawyer and Fashion Model With Albinism is Challenging Conventional Beauty Norms

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August 15, 2015

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The 7 Classic Horror Movies You Should Watch

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August 15, 2015

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QUIZ: Could You Be An Abobaku?

Abobaku in Yoruba means “someone that dies with the king”.

When the king dies the Abobaku has the honour of serving the king in the afterlife; and the position is a chieftaincy title to some family.

As you all know, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Sijuwade’s burial is on hold because the Abobaku has absconded.

We might not know where the Abobaku is, but what we do know is that you do NOT want your being an Abobaku to be a surprise. No one likes that kind of surprise.

So, if you want to know if you’re an Abobaku, take this quiz to find out – you know, before the next king dies:

Now you know. Share with your friends, let them know too.

Odunayo

August 14, 2015

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#GetFamiliar: 27 African Actors At The Top of Their Game

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August 10, 2015

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QUIZ: Can We Guess How Much You Care About Your Oral Hygiene?

Astor George

July 6, 2005

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4 Benefits Of Letting Children Play Video Games

A belief shared by many parents is that video games are bad for children because they’re just addictive sources of entertainment. That’s not true. Even though it might not look like it, children gain a lot of skills from playing video games. Let’s talk about 4 of them.

1) It encourages reading.

Because games have a fun factor, a child who is reluctant to open a traditional book will be more open to reading if a game they’re playing contains text instructions.

2) It improves their problem-solving abilities.

Many games involve things like puzzles and mysteries, offering players a chance to focus on solving a problem using planning, organisation, and flexible thinking.

3) It enhances their coordination.

A lot of video games require players to move joysticks and press buttons while observing various things on the screen that are important to their success in the game.

4) It develops their social skills.

Multi-player games (in reality or online) encourage players to engage in constant communication, leading to the possible building of meaningful or causal relationships between them.

You know what’s better than a child playing video games? Making their own games from scratch. This is why you should sign your children up for Mobo Game Jam.

Mobo Game Jam is an international game-making competition where young innovators (aged 8-18) from Nigeria and the UK compete to create games aimed at solving a global problem.

Lack of access to clean water.

Winners stand the opportunity to get cash prizes, laptops and see their games showcased live, spreading awareness of the importance of making clean water available to everyone in the defence against climate change.

Click here to sign up: www.mobojam.org

Astor George

January 13, 2005

Inside Life

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Johnnie Walker Knows How to Throw A Party, and We Can Prove it

You know how you can see an event on TV and just want to enter through your screen to join them because you know they’re having the best time ever? That was us when Johnnie Walker threw the littest party for week 2 of the BBNaija Season 7 a couple of weeks ago.

Abi I should sign up for BBNaija next year ni?

Tell us a party was fire without telling us the party was fire.

First of all, just look at the location

If you enter a place like this and the first thing that comes to mind isn’t, “Omo, I go enjoy my life die today”, then we’re here to tell you you’re a detty liar. That dance floor is giving dance floor.

And then the drinks

As you’re still thinking, “Omo, this place is nice. Maybe I’ll hide somewhere and sleep here after the party”, boom… you see the drinks. Herbert Macaulay, the founder of Nigeria’s first political party once said, “What’s a party without some Johnnie Walker Red Label?” And to be honest, the man was right.

There were drinks for daysss at this party.

Have you ever seen so many beautiful people in one place?

The answer is clearly no. At some point, we felt like we were watching the afterparty of a beauty pageant because, ahnahn! They were now dancing to some nice gbedu to brighten their moods. .

Do you know what “party cloth” is?

Johnnie Walker must have told people that there was also a dressing competition o. Because how do you get so many already beautiful people to turn up looking so good? Na jazz?

And the music? Hay God!

Even we watching from home couldn’t help but dance to the music. If your DJ can’t make people lose their home training and turn up at your party, you should probably get another DJ. This DJ knew what to do and he did it perfectly.

Also, we got our hands on some of the music that was played that night. You’re welcome.

Partner

August 23, 2000

Inside Life

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QUIZ: Can We Guess Who You Are at an Owambe?

Are you the uninvited mogbo moya or you’re the person who just came to eat party Jollof rice and go home? This quiz knows which one you are.

Sheriff Alimi

August 22, 1999

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Different Kinds of Senior Men in the Office

In every gathering, there are men who stand out. These men understand value and create it. They aren’t trying to be like everyone else.

Offices are no different. While there are many fakes out there, these men remain steadfast in their conviction to stand out and be original. These are the senior men you can find in every office.

The presentation presidents

They don’t need prep time. Just send them the brief, and they’ll deliver a killer presentation. If the price of fuel wasn’t always ringing in your head, their ownership of this dreaded task could convince you to give them bottles of Gulder to remind them of their Senior Man status.

The fashion fanatics

They are walking fashion encyclopedias; always up to date on the latest trends They’ll mix and match patterns, colours, and textures effortlessly, with the best designer pieces and statement accessories, creating bold and eye-catching outfits. And when it’s time for a drink, they only go for Gulder, a fellow senior man.

The dynamic DJ

These ones are in charge of the speakers at work, and honestly, they never miss. From fuji to highlife, afrobeats, and R&B, they know the perfect mix. The only thing that’s better mixed is Gulder, the drink that unites all senior men.

The discerning diplomat

These senior men are skilled at managing relationships and resolving conflict. Before two angry colleagues rip into each other, they keep calm and find solutions. Like when you pour Gulder into a glass and it foams rapidly and then dissipates to leave only premium lager. Similarly, these guys know to get rid of the foam of anger with just words.

The model mentor

Usually older, they are more experienced and enjoy guiding their colleagues. It’s like having a wiser, older sibling at work. But despite their vast experience, they don’t rub their knowledge in your face. It’s the Gulder Senior Man way.

The entertainment enthusiast

They know everything that’s trending, why they’re trending and can even predict future trends. The office would be boring without their constant speculation on what would happen next. Of course, their absence is always felt. The office immediately loses colour like a party without Gulder.

The party planners

Office parties? Birthdays? Hangouts? They’re always available to plan it. And the parties are lit because Gulder is always on their drinks list. They plan so well, you’d think their actual job is their side hustle.

The meeting monsters

They reveal themselves during brainstorming sessions, where they always have the most innovative ideas. Their ideas open doors and inspires everyone else. They think, create and execute, all core traits of a true Gulder Senior Man.

Across sectors, there are men pushing boundaries, leading innovation and bringing joy to the lives of others. These are the Senior Men.

Gulder celebrates every Senior Man. Raise a glass and keep standing out.

Olayoyin Olorunmota

June 5, 1999

Inside Life

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How Useful Are the Naira Notes?

A wise man — me — once said, you can’t appreciate money until you understand it. Don’t overthink the quote please; pretend it’s from Socrates.

This is Zikoko’s guide to how useful the Naira notes are worth.

₦1000

The dollar makes a mockery of its value but we’ll take what we can get. It’s also the only note with 2 people on it. Two heads are still better than one.

₦500

It closely follows ₦1000 in value. Okay, maybe not so closely, because this is the biggest value difference among all the notes. It used to be able to buy bread comfortably, but a big loaf is now ₦550. Depending on how good you are at pricing things, you can still get akube shirts with it.

₦200

Legend has it that whenever you want to squeeze money into someone’s hand, this is what you go for. It’s also the most common note to spray at owambes.

₦100

It’s probably the most useful note. It‘s often the dirtiest too. It can buy garri, pay for okada, and can even come through as offering in church. I stan a versatile note.

₦20

Groundnut, sweets, chewing gum and pure water. The four horsemen of twenty naira.

₦10

10 is happening. This is closer to a relic than it is to being a naira note. It used to be enough for pure water but even that is now beyond its reach.

₦5

You’re more likely to find suya in the afternoon than to see a ₦5 note these days. Despite its scarcity, it’s still the most financially deficient note. If I were to give you one ₦5 note every hour, in one month, you would earn 3,650.

Now that you know what the naira notes can and can’t do for you, what about what the naira can do with you? Zedcrest Wealth is equipping its customers with a chance to work with money as opposed to money slaving away in a bank without any valuable interest. Click here to begin.

Olayoyin Olorunmota

March 2, 1999

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Imagination Doesn’t Have To Wound You; Kredi is Here to Arm You With Money

Everyone imagines what being rich would be like. If you’re already rich, you probably still imagine what it’d be like to be richer. That elusive soft life won’t be just a figment of your imagination for long. Those dreams can come true with Kredi .

In a world where dealing with traditional banks is a chore, Kredi is our knight in money armour. In today’s digitally driven world, Kredi is at the forefront of bringing revolutionary financial experiences. By bridging the gap between traditional and modern banking, Kredi rightfully stakes the claim to be one of the most innovative digital banks.

Kredi Bank isn’t your average financial institution. In recognition of the importance of keeping the customer at the centre of the product, every new feature results in a more convenient banking experience.

While most banks just help you save, Kredi helps you get richer while saving. The Kredi Savings Plan offers up to 20% interest per annum. Your money literally grows like grass. With such a profitable financial model, it looks like the tables have turned and you’ll be the one with the power to wound imagination, not the other way round.

It doesn’t end there. In an era where digital transactions are a given, the Kredi Mastercard makes the whole process easy. Paying for streaming services like Netflix and Amazon and making orders online don’t have to be a daunting task anymore. It’s like having a magic wand that brings financial convinience to your fingertips.

When you request a Kredi Mastercard, you also get a Kredi Merchandise Package with a custom tote bag, shirt and pen. The only other time you recieve a gift and card on the same day is on your birthday.

With the high-interest rate, freebies, and absolutely no maintenance fees, it’ feels too good to be true. It’s truly inKREDIble.

Join the Kredi train today and watch your savings rise. Click here to download the Kredi Bank app and get ready for a banking experience that will leave you grinning from ear to ear.

Olayoyin Olorunmota

March 2, 1999

Inside Life

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QUIZ: What Should You Splurge on This Easter?

Confused about what to splurge on this Easter period? We’ve got you.

Ibukun

April 15, 1995

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5 Nigerians Share How Job Hunting Has Affected Their Lives

What happens when people suddenly lose their jobs due to COVID-19 (thanks, but no thanks 2020) or circumstances beyond their control? For many people in Nigeria, life gets tough. Make that tough because it’s already the ghetto over here.

We got 5 people to share their job hunting chronicles with us, and honestly, the struggle is real!

Read on.

Yetty

It was my first job after school and I was just really grateful that I had a job, even though it was the absolute worst. My boss called me one day and explained that they weren’t making money and so couldn’t sustain the staff strength. He added that since he had been spending his personal money on the company, he wanted to invest in something else and would have to let me go.

This happened in February.

One thing I regret is that I have nothing to show for a year’s work in terms of funds. I didn’t have income insurance. I wasn’t earning much either; had to pay rent in Lagos, feed, and take care of basic stuff. Looking for a job has been stressful. Before losing my job, I was trying to transition into a new career entirely and I’ve been studying and all. But you know how the job market is, they ask for three years of experience for entry-level roles and even internships (all my life, I always thought internships were meant for one to learn and acquire skills). So yeah, it’s been very hard.

Jeph

I was working in this place where I was handling Marketing. Frankly, I loved my colleagues and the impact of our work. The CEO on the other hand, I didn’t like very much. He paid little to no attention to employee welfare and would stress the life out of you. The work hours were terrible and he’d call at ungodly hours. I once resigned and he begged me to stay. He wouldn’t let me go on leave because I was a “key man risk”. He never increased salaries the three years I worked with him.

At the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown, I had to work overtime to ensure that the business ran as smoothly as possible. Still, no raise. There was even the risk of a pay cut. One Sunday, I didn’t pick this man’s call because I was asleep. When I did, oga said I was acting stupidly, and that at my age, he was running a business worth ₦22 million so I should stop being irresponsible.

I waited for my salary and I resigned in March last year (2020), but the drama lingered till October. He wanted to punish me with handover like he’d usually do to others and I ignored him. I instead requested for my statutory payments to be made and he ignored me until I sent him an email. They finally responded that they were going to pay up, but then they sent a lawyer to me saying I threatened them and I should come to sign an undertaking. This was about 3 months post-resignation. They also said I obstructed their revenue inflow by not handing over and some other nonsense like that. Then went on to threaten to sue me for $36000 and 4 Million Naira. Thing is, their claims were frivolous and asides from that, I was never given an employment letter and wasn’t bound by any contract terms to follow any set procedures. I sha had my lawyer do the talk with theirs till I never heard from them again. I have sha learnt the importance of knowing the labour laws, work insurance and how to handle employment contracts.

Temi

I resigned o.

I was working for a bunch of companies and one particular day I just typed my resignation letter and sent it the next week to most of them at the same time because I was tired. How would I be having thirteen-hour meetings, and they’ll still schedule a meeting for the next day!? It didn’t make sense to me. I was juggling like 9 companies at the same time including my travel agency thing. It was a lot. I was always tired and never even got much sleep. I’m job hunting, but not totally unemployed. I already found a job in the U.S. Getting it was very difficult and my contract will be over in 4 months. I’m sending my resignation to the remaining companies by the end of the week.

Chuks

I’m out of a job, and it actually hasn’t been easy. Although, I haven’t really been applying for long. Let’s say from the beginning of the year I’ve sent over 20 applications and I haven’t gotten any invites yet. Even when I managed to get invited to one, it sounded like a fraud. I was so tired because it was evident that the guy who put out the advert meant to defraud job seekers.
In addition to this, my mum feels like I don’t want to go get a job, and I’m comfortable staying at home which sucks.
I think it’s due to the fact that I started my own brand and she wants immediate monetary results. I keep telling her that it’s a whole different process, and doesn’t just happen like magic. Parents just see ‘pressing of phone and laptop’ as a waste of time. In my opinion, they need to change their mentality, lol.

Ije

I freelance in Digital Marketing and Brand Strategy. Sometimes, I pitch to brands or wait for them to approach me. I’ve not been on a campaign for like 6 months now, so it’s been really difficult trying to lay my hands-on jobs. The ones I get, sometimes when I reach out to them, they always promise to get back to me but don’t.

Omo. The financial strain has been really terrible, I won’t lie. I don’t get funds from home like that and most times, the only thing I depend on to sustain myself are funds I get from jobs. People hit me up for Social Media Management once in a while, but sometimes something comes up and they’re not able to complete the deal. It has made my finances terrible. Right now, I don’t even think I want to go through the stress of looking for jobs again, I am tired. It’s draining and exhausting. If the jobs come, good because at this point I just feel like all my efforts are fruitless. I don’t know what else to do. In as much as that’s a mood, I can’t just dey. I’ll still pitch to brands and companies even if I said I won’t. It’s just generally discouraging.

Employers or even employees themselves invested in insuring their income hasn’t been normalised in Nigeria. It is this vacuum Casava is trying to fill with its Income Protection Insurance. Casava’s motivation stems from the ever-rising unemployment rate in Nigeria and the fact that this has plunged many people into financial distress.

In a nutshell, Casava helps you earn after losing your job, save money on healthcare and insure every other thing you care about. Get early access.

Susan Nwaobiala

April 7, 1990

Inside Life

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Hear Me Out: This Year, I Want to Live the Soft Life

It’s 2022 AD, and some people still believe Nigerian women aren’t working as hard as they should.

We literally have female athlete champions, bank CEOs, the legend that is Chimamanda, and actual Nigerian women who live in Nigeria — which anyone will tell you is an extreme sport — but every other market day on Nigerian Twitter, another argument springs up about how women these days are different or aren’t as “hardworking” as our mothers in years past.

Our mothers in times past, unprovoked.

Honestly, I once bought into the “hard work” school of thought. I believed, as a woman, I needed to work extra hard to prove to society that I wasn’t some babe who lived on girlfriend allowances or went on dates expecting men to pay for me.

I wanted to be an independent woman, who didn’t need no man. So, I put my head down and worked like my life depended on it. Unfortunately, capitalism doesn’t always care how hard you work. Capitalism only cares about working people to the bone and getting enough profit to keep its wheels running. And with adulting hovering like a weapon fashioned against me, I essentially lived every day counting down to payday.

But I’m happy to announce that I’ve seen the light. I still don’t need no man, but my days of thinking I have to work like a low-budget jackass are long over. This year, I want to live the soft life.

I know I speak for both men and women when I say I want to make money that doesn’t finish the moment I step outside, and someone asks, “Savings or Current?”

The kind of life where I don’t have to put on my best Nigerian mother impression when I go to the market, so the traders don’t bleed my account dry. The kind of life where I can tell my boss to take a hike if I like — well, not exactly like that, but you get what I mean.

I know I speak for both men and women when I say I want to make money that doesn’t finish the moment I step outside, and someone asks, “Savings or Current?” I want to make sure those girls’ trips finally leave the group chat and actually happen. I want to make enough to keep money for my old age, so I don’t have to depend on my children. I want to live the soft life this year, and it has to be this year.

My soft life ambition didn’t just start; I also tried to manifest it in 2022, but sapa said, “LMAO”. I’ll admit that my methods weren’t exactly the best. I started by investing almost all my life savings in crypto, and it looked good for a while, till crypto winter came and, well, you get the gist.

I also tried locking cash in some of these digital finance apps, but it turns out turning back on your digital savings goals is much easier than breaking physical kolos. In summary, 2022 wasn’t my soft life year.

But 2023? It’s me and the god of money. I’ve heard investments are a much better financial option, and though I kinda feel like only rich people invest, I found something that may help me cut my proverbial cloth according to my material.

Apparently, Stanbic IBTC Asset Management has this thing where you can choose to invest in mutual funds from ₦5,000, and start building your wealth from there. This already sounds good to me, because hello? ₦5,000?

Here’s how it works: Their mutual funds are invested in either equity (stocks), fixed-income securities or a mix of both — depending on what you’re investing for, and your risk appetite. In the words of my Nigerian mother, “One way doesn’t lead to the market”.

I’ll very much NOT like to end 2023 singing the same “sapa” song, so let’s see what mutual funds offer. You can join me by starting your wealth journey here or checking their website for more information on Mutual Funds or other digital assets.

To a soft life in 2023!

Tife Oni

January 16, 1977

Inside Life

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10 Football Competitions You Can Catch On DStv This Season

1. Premier League

From August to May, watch the 20 clubs in the English Football League battle for the right to be called the champions of England. It used to be Top 4, now we have Top 6. With the mad signings Man Utd, Chelsea and Man City have made this transfer window, you know it’s going to be super explosive.

2. La Liga

Watch as the men’s top professional football division of the Spanish football league system with the two biggest clubs in world football take each other on for supremacy. As the league has been shaken from top to bottom, what’s going to happen to Barca now that there’s no more Messi? Subscribe and find out!

3. Serie A

For over 90 years, the Scudetto is the main prize in this league competition for the top football clubs in the Italian football league system. Will Inter be able to defend their title, even with their financial problems? Will the Italian league once again become the best thing that happened to football? Watch and find out.

4. UEFA Champions League

Ah, the oga of them all. The most coveted league in the world. Now that PSG has assembled a super team of Messi, Neymar and Mbappe, how far will they get in the world’s toughest competition? Catch them live on DStv, and that super iconic anthem, when you subscribe.

5. Eridisivie

Watch Ajax and Feyenoord trade regular gbas gbos for supremacy in the Netherlands’ elite league week after week on DStv.

6. UEFA Europa League

The league that separates the boys from the men. Now that there are a number of “big clubs” in the Europa League, we can’t wait to see who will go home crying on a cold Thursday night at the Emirates Stadium

7. Europa Conference League

Catch this brand new league, organised for the third-tier of teams in European football (also known as the new kids on the block), so that even they can win something.

8. Carabao Cup

With the number of times Man City has won this league, we might as well name the league after them. Catch the ~~Man City Cup~~ Carabao Cup shows on DStv so you can always catch a Pep masterclass at every stage of the tournament.

9. FA Cup

More commonly known as the FA Cup, this is an annual knockout football competition in men’s domestic English football. Is Arsenal good enough to win the oldest national football competition in the world this year, or will City’s super team take the cup home?

10. Scottish Professional Football League

The only league that organises the old firm derby. Watch Rangers and Celtic fight tooth and nail for the most coveted title in Scotland. Who do you think will take it this year?

11. MLS

Is the MLS a retirement home for Europe’s top talent or are there really ballers in America’s top league? Catch the MLS played across two countries live on DStv every week.

Subscribe to the DStv Compact Subscription (formerly N18,600 and now N9,900) to catch all these exciting football leagues and more! It comes with an HD decoder, a dish, and a visual aid to help properly understand the promo being run. This promo is for a limited time so don’t dull, and get yours now!

Astor George

August 11, 1920

Inside Life

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QUIZ: Which 2021 BBNaija Finalist Are You?

Astor George

October 9, 1900

Quizzes

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5 Of The Best Things About Watching MBGN

The Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant started in 1986 and has since produced 32 queens who have gone on to represent Nigeria at various international pageant competitions. For as long as we can remember, Nigerians have gathered every year for MBGN viewing parties because the show is so damn fun. Here are 5 of the best things about watching MBGN.

1) The auditions

Hands down, the most hilarious part of the entire show. women come from all corners of the country for a chance to win the pageant, wear that crown, and sashay across the stage while smiling and waving like the penguins in Madagascar. But that also means being interviewed on camera, and there’s nothing funnier than watching some of the girls fumble the answers to basic questions due to nerves or whatever reason.

2) The talent show

Whenever the talent show comes around, we expect to see things like dancing or singing but are always pleasantly surprised when girls come through with unorthodox skills like knife throwing or leg juggling. It’s also funny that certain contestants claim to be good at a thing but come on stage and suck at it. Schadenfreude is within us all.

3) The fashion show

Turning looks and stunting pretty is the point of every fashion show and the MBGN girls never disappoint. It was even better at the 2021 fashion show. Sponsored and appropriately powered by Malta Guinness, all the contestants came correct, repping their states with fabulous outfits.

4) The slumber party

Malta Guinness is dedicated to helping people live their best lives. The malt brand organised a fun night full of premium enjoyment. Games, branded swag, and all-around enjoyment were the order of the night. The cherry on top of all this was the surprise appearance of Temilola Balogun (Taymi B), the creator of the web series, “Skinny Girl In Transit.”

5) The grand finale

After a night of musical performances and presentations from the various MBGN contestants, and while Malta Guinness was refreshing and interacting with the crowd present to witness history in the making, Oluchi Madubuike was crowned as the MBGN 2021, the 32nd queen since the beauty pageant began.

Astor George

October 4, 1900

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6 Nigerians Talk About Their Struggles With Bulk Payments

Many people might not be aware but there are ways to carry out transfers to multiple people without sweating. Which is why we asked 6 Nigerians to tell us about their struggles with bulk payments and platforms to simply the process..

Jumoke, 30

So far, I have been fairly impressed with my bank’s bulk transaction service. I didn’t even know there was such a thing, until someone told me about it. It’s been very useful in my business. As a provision store owner, I deal with a lot of suppliers and it’s not easy trying to transfer to them one by one. Although, it will not be a bad idea to have other options. You know how things can get; network wahala, app glitches here and there especially when you’re in a hurry and customers are waiting.

Alvin, 26

I currently use my bank’s app to make group payments when I have to, which is frustrating because I have to transfer funds to each person separately because my bank doesn’t have a group transfer option. Honestly, there’s nothing tying me to my bank’s app, and if I find an app that does bulk payments smoothly, I’ll port immediately. I didn’t come to this life to suffer.

Jerry, 22

Right now, there’s nothing in particular that I’m dissatisfied with when it comes to the payment platforms I use. Once in a while, there are glitches and money gets stuck in the air for few hours, but otherwise, it’s smooth. Oh, there’s one: they made a recent update where I can’t transact more than 1 million Naira in a day. So I usually need to use other banks to complete the transaction one at a time. I haven’t heard of a way to carry out bulk transactions to people besides crypto.

Esther, 23

In a day, I make transfers at least thrice. It’s either I’m buying food, something comes up that I need to pay for or or I need to send someone money asap. It would make my life a lot easier to be able to do all these at a go, because I’m really tired of making single transfers. It’s so easy to even forget to make them when there are a million other things calling for my attention. I’m not sure there’s a bank that offers this bulk service, but if I find one, I’d like to open an account with them.

Bassey, 24

I haven’t really considered the possibility of using my network provider to make payments to different people at once. Although, I do know a bank app that has this feature. I have also seen someone use it to make payments to me and a couple of other people. We all wrote out account numbers on a sheet and the lady did it at once on the spot. Others did not receive theirs until much later, but we saw it I think, later in the day.

Ugo, 27

Anything that has to with going to banks physically stresses me out, especially when it comes to sending huge sums of money. Which is why I stick to my bank app jeje. It’s just that sometimes, like the end of last month (August), it strikes me just how far we still have to go with digital banking in Nigeria. So, month ended and I was disbursing pay to some writers who work with me and I found myself wishing I could do it all at once. Like why do I have to send to A, B, and C separately? Also, what if I don’t have access to my device and there a several urgent payments I need to make? I’m currently looking for platforms that offer this feature because I believe there has to be another way.

Imagine being able to make payments to two or more people at once via your network provider…

If you’re an individual, business or organisation looking to optimize bulk payments to save time and reduce operational costs, then MoMo Agent is your one-stop solution.

About MoMo

MoMo Bulk disbursement service enables an organization to make payments or disbursements to mobile phones of individuals. With “Bulk Disbursement”, individuals and organizations can disburse cash to millions of beneficiaries (including employees) via thousands of Momo Agents across the country.

Who Can Benefit from This Service?

Any person with an MTN sim card on a phone. The beneficiary does not need to have a bank account to receive funds.

Who can use the bulk disbursement service?

The service is open to all private and public organizations and institutions (including non-profit) intending to make bulk payments to individuals.

Astor George

August 10, 1900

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5 Foolproof Ways To Stand Out At A Nollywood Audition

If you’re an aspiring actor looking to get your big break in Nollywood, gather round and listen. It’s hard out here in these acting streets. There are quite literally thousands of people trying to achieve the same dreams as you and, if you pay attention, you will run into them at every audition you go to. The best way to snag roles is to stand out from the crowd. Here are 5 ways you can do this.

1) Go possessed by the spirit of the character you’re auditioning for.

Nothing shows commitment quite like coming for an audition already in the mood. If you’re auditioning for a lead role, be the lead character from the moment you walk in. Will people find you annoying? Yes. But will you stand out? Yes. And that’s the goal. Before you roll your eyes, remember that Beyonce showed up at her audition for Dream Girls dressed as the character she was auditioning for. If Beyonce can do it, who are you?

2) Emotionally blackmail your way to a role.

Tell the casting directors that it was your dying mother’s last wish to get this role and that the only thing that will dull the pain of your mother’s passing is if you get the part. Also, let slip that if you don’t get it, your mother’s spirit will never find peace in the afterlife. The fact that your mother is indeed alive and well doesn’t matter. You have to tug on those heartstrings to get what you want.

3) Turn your audition into a one man/woman show.

We don’t mean a one-person show in the typical sense. Go up there and act out a scene involving 6 characters, with you playing every single one. Show them that Eddie Murphy has nothing on you. The casting directors will be too scared by you running across the stage and doing different voices that they’ll have to let you finish.

4) Threaten the casting directors with juju if they give the role to anyone else.

Take it a step further and threaten the other actors auditioning too. Tell them that if they get offered the role and actually take it, you’ll trap their soul inside a groundnut bottle. When you brandish an elephant tusk decorated with cowries and vulture feathers, everybody will act right and do the needful.

5) Just walk into the room and ask:

Before you try this, make sure that you’re dressed accordingly. Whoever said dress how you want to be addressed, was not lying. If you want to be treated like a rich person, dress like one. This will involve borrowing clothes, accessories, a phone, a car, and a whole new accent. Don’t worry sha. You’re up to the task.

In the upcoming Inkblot productions movie, Superstar, the protagonist, Queen (Nancy Isime), shows us what it’s like to make your time at an audition count. Catch Superstar in cinemas around Nigeria from the 29th of December 2021.

Astor George

December 16, 1800

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