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TGIF: The Hottest New Jams For Homebodies

New Music Friday hasn’t seen this surge of new music in a long while.

In observance of music that came out last Friday and this one, here are the different types of homebodies:

The TGIF hypeman:

All week, you’ve been tweeting about your desire for the weekend to come quickly so you can enjoy yourself.

Today’s Friday and you’ve thanked God for it. But somehow, it’s already midnight, and you’re still in pyjamas. I think we can agree that you’re not going anywhere. You can still be hyped sha, enjoy these new club jams that’ll keep your neighbours sleepless and vexed but entertained still.

Kizz Daniel – Shu Peru

Kinfxlk feat. Tomi Obanure, Lobi – Kinfxlk Party

Yôrkk – Run!

MOJO AF & Ronehi – Sex Appeal

Ruger – Jonzing

Bella Shmurda & Tiwa Savage – Non Stop Vibe (NSV)

Smada feat. OdumoduBlvck – Papilo

KCee & Skiibii – Dum Dum

Sarz feat. Millymay_pod, Gimba & Fxrtune – Jam One Kele

The tired

You work hard all week but no flexing time in your calendar. Hot babe like you. Do you, but let it not be you that’s not sleeping on the night of May 26th to preserve energy for our HERtitude 2023, happening on May 27th. All the hot babes are coming to the yard! Cop your tix here.

Jams for your tired ass:

Obongjayar – Just Cool

Fasina – Reload

No-days off

Unfinished office work followed you home. Sorry dear, meet your KPIs and don’t shame your manager. Teni Makani and others got you, though.

Teni – No Days Off

Kayode feat. PsychoYP & OdumoduBlvck – Blessings

RECOMMENDED: #BumpThis: Sarz Brings Millymay_pod, Gimba and Fxrtune Onboard for the Party-Starting Anthem, “Jam One Kele”

In your feelings

If you’re in your feelings and would rather sit out this Friday’s outing, let these songs be your comfort.

Slimsyxx – Heart Off Sleeves

Tneeya – Complete

Aisé Maryah – Close To You

Blaqbonez feat. Ludacris – Cinderella Girl (Where You Dey?)

Bob Marley & The Wailers feat. Tiwa Savage – Waiting In Vain

Joeboy & CKay – Wetin Be Love

Omah Lay feat. Ozuna – Soso Remix

Inside with LOYL

Tay Iwar & Twelve XII – Undercover Lover

Ugoccie – Ifenkili

Tyla feat. Arya Starr – Girl Next Door

Brum3h – Hold You Down

Oxlade feat. Flavour – Ovami

Keep your romance hot with these love tunes.

Can’t go out alone

Your friend said they’re too busy for an outing because their boo is around. Sorry, dear. Maybe your own person will find you soon. Not if you’re always inside sha.

1da Banton – Nibolowa

The miser

You’re always telling others they’re being ripped off. Better spend that money.

Can’t afford outside

The country is hard, no funds to sponsor enjoyment. You can’t touch your savings. Buhari, you do this one.

Hyper Montana feat. Dapo Tuburna – Fears & Worries

Buju BNXN – Pray

DJ Tunez ft. Wizkid & Gimba – Blessings

Wande Coal – 3 Square Meal

Sean Tizzle – Al Barakah

Tomide Marv

May 19, 2023

#BumpThis, Pop

#BumpThis, nigerian music, Pop, TGIF
All The Stages Of Being Drunk

Make no mistakes, alcohol will fuck you up. If you’ve ever gotten blackout drunk before, you know it’s a journey of nonstop drinking and bad decisions. And because it’s the weekend again, we know you’re about to let yourself down and do a little drinking. How about we prepare you for what you’re about to go through by walking you through the process. (I mean you’re the expert drinker, but that doesn’t matter right now.)

“I’m not drunk.”

Nobody has to ask you if you’re drunk. You’ll just start telling your friends “I’m not drunk.” That means your body is ready to take the journey. Welcome.

“Am I shouting?”

Everyone becomes funny. And you’re laughing a lot. You realise you’re probably very loud with everything you’re doing, so you ask the person you’re the most comfortable with, “Am i shouting?”

The Quiet Stage

You become quiet because you don’t want to embarrass your family name in public. This is only after you realise you’ve just said something stupid but nobody heard. Now it’s time to control yourself.

Dancing to everything.

You hear “Won t’ese le bo, yahoo ni babalawo” and you’re on your feet dancing. You can’t dance and you know you look stupid but it feels good. At this stage, you’ve lost complete control. Alcohol has now taken over.

Seeing Double

Now this girl you’re talking to is looking like two different individuals, and you can’t hear shit she’s saying. It’s like your whole existence just hit the whoa.

Can’t Walk or Stand Straight

When you have to hold a railing or the wall to walk or stand, you know you’re gone. In your head it’s like, “Why did I take that last shot?”

“Grfrvtgbjbgvdcfvhg”

This is the part you don’t remember – usually a text or a tweet.

Calling your ex.

You have some stuff to get off your chest (and you need to tell her you miss her). Now’s a perfect time.

Lying down to let the tide pass.

You think you’re feeling a bit more settled after the call to your ex and you want to rest a bit before you continue the party.

Waking up inside a gutter

Cock-a-doodle-do sir! Get up from outside the gutter (or other awkward place you’ve ended up in, including the parking lot.) What happened? Nobody knows. Just dust your shame and be going home.

ODavid

August 30, 2019

Inside Life

Alcohol, Drunk, Friday, Night Out, TGIF
How to Spend the Ultimate Weekend, A Zikoko Guide

The weekend is the best time for enjoyment for everyone. It’s the only time you can prove that your life isn’t boring and that the government might as well make you Minister of Enjoyment.

You also have the perfect excuse not to respond to your mail, to sleep in without guilt, go out with your friends, visit family and so much more. If only this blissful time wasn’t so short, you never know how you go from Friday night to Monday morning real quick.

We’ve made a list of six things to do this weekend that will slow down the weekend and make every second count:

1) Go for a fashion show.

The best way to see the new pepper-dem culture is at a superb fashion show.

2) Go to a music concert.

Go get serenaded by your favorite artistes. You have our permission to scream yourself hoarse while singing their songs and jumping to the rhythm. Doesn’t matter if you are just chewing your mouth.

3) Go hang out with friends at the beach.

Where else can you commune with nature and feel alive with your friends but the beach? You need to get rid of the week’s stress that mounted on your head and the beach is the best place to wash it off. Take a dive or take a selfie.

4) Play football and get some exercises done – better to get that fitfam body started now than never.

You know there are other ways to enjoy football instead of watching other people play it, right? Go outside, run around, kick something, enjoy the thrill of actually playing football and getting your workout done at the same time.

5) Meet new people.

How else will you make new friends if you don’t leave the house? Get out there and mingle.

6) Go dancing

Sometimes you just need to let your hair down and do the legwork. This is the ultimate way to destress from a hectic week. Find a good dancing place — either at a club or a party — and show your skills on the dancefloor. You know you want to.

There’s no need to stress yourself by going to different events and places to experience all of these. You can experience everything on our list and more this weekend at the COPA Lagos Beach Soccer Tournament, which is sponsored by FCMB. It is the biggest tournament in Africa and will take place at Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island, Lagos from November 1 to 3.

Apart from the opportunity to chill out, meet new people, experience a variety of activities, there’s a huge bonus. Here’s a clue: Gifts and prizes. Who doesn’t love the opportunity to win free things? You could also win awesome prizes if you participate in the numerous activities FCMB has got lined up. These prizes include TVs, Bluetooth speakers, Vouchers, Smart phones and so much more.

And the best part of this is that you don’t have to start running up and down to get a ticket.. Save yourself the stress of looking for a ticket by buying one from the FCMB mobile app. You can also win free tickets and rides to the beach tournament by clicking this link and following the instructions.

We do not know a better weekend line up than this.

Gabriella Opara

March 25, 2019

Inside Life

CopaLagos, party, TGIF, Weekend vibes
5 Amazing TGIF Hotspots In Lagos

Adulting is hard, y’all.

We’re all spending the better part of our youth stuck in Lagos traffic because of all the running around and hustling we’re doing. There’s a quote that says that there’s no rest for the wicked but I’m going to assume you reading this are not a wicked person, which means that you do, in fact, need some rest.

That’s why I’m hitting you with this list of cool spots in Lagos you can kick back, relax, and chill with friends on a Friday night after a long week of working hard and asking God why the bread can’t come get you for a change.

Let’s get into it:

1) Ember Creek Waterfront:

Located in Ikoyi, Ember Creek is a bar, restaurant, and fashion cafe that boasts a breathtaking view of the Lagos lagoon. With its relaxing ambience, the waterfront terrace is ideal for quiet dates, group hangouts, or for when you decide to fly solo and treat yourself to some food, drinks, and music. Thursdays are Salsa and cocktails nights. So, go have some piña coladas and let your truth-telling hips loose on the unsuspecting public.

2) Kohinoor Lounge:

This spot just opened up and is already on the lips of all the “who’s who” of Lagos nightlife socialites. Located at Lekki Pennisula II, Kohinoor is setting itself to be the benchmark for luxury lounges, bars, restaurants in Lagos. Along with the lounge, they have Zara’s Treats (a confectionary with the most amazing cupcakes and ice cream), Coffee 4 2 (a coffee shop), and Oh My Grill (that mouth-watering barbeque, fishes, prawn etc).

3) Beerhugz:

Beerhugz’ locations at Ikeja and Surulere are cosy and dimly lit with great sound systems. This is great for when you want to discreetly let your hair down and shake off stress by continuously attempting that one Nigerian dance that makes people look like polio victims. Let’s not even get started about the menu with the chicken, goat meat, and pork chops (their special).

4) Spur:

Spur is a family restaurant so it’s super chill and the alcohol is limited to beer, but it’s still a perfect venue for friends who just want to hang out and have a good time over affordable food and drinks. With its Native American decor to the well-trained staff, you won’t regret your time here.

5) Sea Lounge:

Located at Wole Olateju Crescent, Sea Lounge doesn’t just offer delicious food and cocktails, it offers you the chance to take a boat cruise with your squad and have your dinner 20 miles away from the coast.

Whatchu waiting for??

Astor George

February 1, 2019

Inside Life

Guinness Gold, Hangout Spots, sponsored, TGIF