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The first-ever Aswad Film Festival is set to take place in Dubai from January 24 – 26, 2025, celebrating Black American, European, and African cinema while spotlighting the rapidly growing film industries on a global platform.

This pioneering festival aims to showcase the richness and diversity of storytelling in Black American, European, and African cinema through a vibrant programme that includes screenings of 12 outstanding feature films, industry roundtables, panels, workshops, and networking events. Attendees can look forward to live music performances, a glamorous red carpet event, and a gala dinner, culminating in an exclusive yacht excursion.

Chukwuma Jason Njoku, an African technology and entertainment entrepreneur and Aswad Film Festival Chair, expressed his enthusiasm, saying: “Aswad is not just a film festival; it’s a celebration of our stories and our culture. We aim to create a platform that amplifies Black voices in cinema while fostering connections within the industry. The Black American, European, and African film industries are experiencing unprecedented growth, and it’s time we had a world-class festival to showcase our talents.“

Aswad is focused on four key pillars: creative and commercial sustainability, cross-continent and global connectedness, reasserting African control of their own stories in the new anti-DEI world, and the celebration of Black excellence. These pillars underscore the festival’s commitment to not only showcasing Black American, European, and African cinema but also empowering filmmakers and industry professionals to thrive in the global marketplace.

Recent data underscores the festival’s relevance in today’s entertainment landscape. In the United States, films with casts that were 31% to 40% people of colour were the most successful at the box office in 2023. However, there is still work to be done, as Black actors play only 11% of leading film roles, despite making up 13.4% of the US population.

The African film industry itself is experiencing significant growth, with a 2022 UNESCO report noting substantial increases in production, though emphasising the need for infrastructure investment.

Netflix reported over 126 million views for top African titles in 2023, highlighting the increasing global interest in African narratives. MultiChoice produced over 6,500 hours of local content in the past year, while Showmax experienced a remarkable 50% customer base growth in 2024.

Njoku added, “With Aswad, we’re creating a space where filmmakers, industry professionals, and cinema lovers can come together to celebrate and elevate black voices in storytelling. We’re not just showcasing films; we’re building bridges and opening doors for collaboration on a global scale.”

The festival comes at a time when the industry is recognizing the financial value of diversity. A recent study estimates that addressing racial inequities in the film and TV industry could unlock more than $10 billion in annual revenues, equivalent to a 7% expansion in baseline industry revenues.

“As we embark on this journey with Aswad,” Njoku concluded, “we are not only celebrating black voices but also paving the way for future generations of storytellers. This is more than just a festival; it’s a movement that invites everyone to be part of something truly special.”

Tickets for the festival are available at various price points to accommodate different levels of access. The Silver pass starts at $135 and includes access to all screenings and celebrity meet-and-greets. The exclusive Diamond pass is priced at $1,368 and offers backstage access along with invitations to the gala dinner and yacht party.

For more information about the Aswad Film Festival, please visit Aswadfilmfestival.com.

Imperial Citizenship Brings Investment & Citizenship Expertise to Nigeria's High-Net-Worth Individuals

Imperial Citizenship, a Dubai-based leader in Citizenship and Residency by Investment (CRBI) solutions, has announced its expansion into Nigeria with a new office in Lagos. This move capitalises on the nation's thriving economy and its fast-growing population of high net worth individuals (HNWIs) seeking international investment and residency options.

Imperial Citizenship boasts a successful track record, having secured over 2,000 approvals for clients seeking alternative citizenship and residency pathways. Their partnerships with over 15 governments globally provide a diverse portfolio of investment programs that comply with international regulations.

"Nigeria's position as a major African economic powerhouse, coupled with its burgeoning HNWI population, presents a significant opportunity," Mr. Zaid Al Hindi, Founder and CEO of Imperial Citizenship. "Our presence in Lagos allows us to directly serve this growing segment, offering them strategic solutions for global asset diversification, optimised investment opportunities, and enhanced global mobility."

The continent is witnessing a surge in HNWIs, creating a lucrative market for CRBI firms like Imperial Citizenship. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), growth across Africa will rise from 3.4 percent in 2023 to 3.8 percent in 2024, with nearly two thirds of countries anticipating higher growth. Economic recovery is expected to continue beyond this year, with growth projections reaching 4.0 percent in 2025.

Imperial Citizenship caters specifically to investment-savvy individuals from these countries by offering residency programs that often require investments in real estate, government bonds, or business ventures.

“The launch in Lagos is a viable investment that can provide attractive returns while simultaneously qualifying clients for residency and potential future citizenship, depending on the chosen program”, Zaid adds.

Imperial Citizenship leverages direct government partnerships. This ensures transparency, legality, and efficiency throughout the application process, a critical factor for investors seeking secure and reliable options for their wealth.

Speaking on Imperial Citizenship’s approach to CBRI, Zaid says “we go beyond simply offering programs. We provide dedicated advisors who understand the unique needs and risk tolerance of each client. This personalised approach ensures clients receive tailored investment options that align with their financial goals”.

The launch of the Lagos office underscores Imperial Citizenship's commitment to global expansion. With physical offices in Dubai and now Nigeria as well as operational representatives in Mexico, Algeria, and Turkey, Imperial Citizenship demonstrates its ability to cater to a geographically diverse clientele seeking international opportunities.

Looking ahead, Imperial Citizenship plans to broaden its service offerings and expand its reach into new markets. By strategically targeting Africa's rising wealth, Imperial Citizenship is well-positioned to solidify its role as a leading player in the CRBI industry, offering investors a gateway to global diversification and mobility.

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In the world of citizenship by investment (CBI) programs, Grenada is making big changes. They've gone digital, leaving behind the old paper-based system. This new way, which started in June 2023, is a big step forward for Grenada and sets a new standard for how these programs work worldwide.

Streamlining the Journey to Grenadian Citizenship:

In the past, applying for CBI programs meant dealing with lots of paperwork and waiting a long time for approval. It was frustrating for investors. But the Grenada Citizenship by Investment CBI Unit changed all that by making everything digital. Now, the application process is much easier and faster.

The new paperless platform allows investors to submit applications, supporting documents, and fees entirely online. This user-friendly portal offers intuitive navigation, real-time application tracking, and secure data storage, ensuring transparency and peace of mind.

Benefits Beyond Efficiency:

This change isn't just about making things easier. It has lots of benefits:

Reduced Processing Times: Before now, it used to take a long time, sometimes months, to finish applications. But now, the process is much quicker and simpler because it's done online. Many applications are finished in just 90 days or even less. This speed makes the citizenship program more attractive to people who want to become citizens of Grenada fast.

Enhanced Transparency and Security: The digital platform fosters greater transparency, allowing investors to track their applications in real-time and access important updates readily. Secure data encryption safeguards sensitive information, minimizing the risk of fraud and human error.

Improved Resource Allocation: By getting rid of paper-based processes, the Grenada Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Unit can significantly reduce its resource consumption. This translates to greater operational efficiency and frees up resources for further program enhancements and investor support initiatives.

Environmental Sustainability: The paperless program signifies a commitment to environmental responsibility. Replacing paper documents with digital files helps reduce waste and supports sustainable practices in the citizenship by investment (CBI) industry.

Pioneering Innovation in Caribbean citizenship by investment programs:

Grenada’s paperless CBI program is not just a step forward for the nation; it’s a beacon of innovation for the entire Caribbean CBI landscape. With its streamlined process, enhanced transparency, and commitment to sustainability, the program sets a new benchmark for investors' experience and demonstrates Grenada’s unwavering dedication to continuous improvement.

Key Differentiators and Competitive Advantages:

First fully digital CBI program in the Caribbean: Grenada leads the way with its comprehensive digitalization efforts, putting it ahead of other competing programs in the region.

Seamless investor experience: The user-friendly online portal and real-time application tracking provide unparalleled convenience and transparency for investors.

Faster processing times: Investors can expect significantly quicker application processing compared to previous paper-based systems.

Strong due diligence: Even though it's all digital now, Grenada maintains stringent due diligence procedures to ensure program integrity and investor suitability.

Conclusion:

This digital program is just one example of Grenada's commitment to being the best. They're known for being transparent, stable, and offering good investment options. This new step shows they're always looking for ways to improve.

By going digital, Grenada is leading the way in making citizenship by investment (CBI) programs better for everyone. It's not just about getting citizenship faster; it's about making the whole process simpler, safer, and more sustainable.

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Residents of Port Harcourt and Nigerians across the country are sharing details on their life expectancy in order to raise more awareness for the health, economic and environmental crisis that is the deadly soot pollution in Rivers State’s capital.

Having been diagnosed with several soot-related illnesses like respiratory, skin, reproductive, and other life-threatening conditions, thousands of Port Harcourt residents are coming together through the launch of the crowdsourced website SootCity to call the Government to action and raise awareness of the urgent issue.

Sandra Hart, a resident of Port Harcourt, who lost consciousness following an acute asthmatic attack exacerbated by the air pollution caused by the soot said, “I am impressed with the coordination that has gone into raising awareness of soot in Port Harcourt over the last few years. Having been in and out of the hospital constantly and surviving a coma, I want Nigerians and particularly residents of Port Harcourt to understand why we need to make sure our Government puts an end to illegal refining of oil once and for all.”

According to Dr Bieye Renner Briggs, a Public Health Physician and an Environmental Advocate in Port Harcourt, “most people living in the affected communities know that soot is bad, but just how worse things can get is what is unknown to them. Nigerians In Port Harcourt, are daily being diagnosed with and dying from soot-related illnesses like birth defects, cancerous growths, miscarriages, and irritations of the eye, nose, throat, and skin.”

Eugene Abels the Founder of The Extra Step Initiative, a Non-Governmental Organisation based in Port Harcourt says,
“After 60 years of Rivers State being the hub of the hydrocarbon industry and with the damaging activities of the non-state actors, the Rivers State Government with external support must lead the charge to audit the damage to our flora and fauna particularly the respiratory health of the residents of Port Harcourt and other host communities from the activities of legal and illegal refining of crude oil so as to curb the rate of cancers and renal failure amongst children, indigent people and pregnant women. It is also our belief that even the United Nations Ogoni Clean Up report is obsolete and should be updated by the Federal Government to reflect the current realities which a 10-year-old report does not capture.”

“We need to be very clear on the true impact of the damage soot causes and how the crisis is slowly killing residents, in a way that is candid and easy to comprehend by all, that’s why SootCity is very jarring,” Steve Babaeko, the Founder and CEO of X3M Ideas added.

Through the use of data gathered from years of research across multiple countries, and bodies like the United Nations, World Health Organisation and German Environmental Agency (Umweltbundesamt) - SootCity.com developed by Steve’s company, X3M Ideas, accurately determines the life expectancy of each user and with their consent makes them public to raise awareness and jolt the Government into action.

With direct letters written to all Senators from Rivers state through the website, SootCity aims to proffer solutions to the grave issue. Some of these solutions include the collaboration of government at all levels with all stakeholders on clear and strategic activities like the identification and containment of pollution sites; ensuring that IOCs conduct their businesses in line with international best practices; and restructuring and empowerment of environmental and security agencies with the finance and equipment to implement and enforce environmental laws amongst others.

A deep black powdery substance consisting largely of amorphous carbon, soot is produced by the incomplete burning of organic matter. In Port Harcourt, black soot has become a health and environmental hazard as a result of illegal oil refining and bunkering activities in the region.

Increasing women's access to online learning has the potential to improve their economic prospects and open up new career paths, according to a report from International Finance Corporation (IFC). The study found that one in three Nigerian women surveyed reported positive career or business outcomes after taking online courses, including finding a new job, setting up a business, or improving job performance.

The research is part of the “Women and Online Learning in Emerging Markets” report from IFC, created in partnership with the global online learning platform, Coursera, and the European Commission. The report also found that in Nigeria one job is created for every 30 people trained on Coursera.

The study uses data from Coursera to quantify women’s participation in online education, identify challenges to greater participation, and provide recommendations for the public and private sector to improve life-long learning opportunities and outcomes for women.
“This report, conducted through IFC’s Digital2Equal initiative, highlights the importance of technology and online learning in boosting access to new skills and creating opportunities for women and entrepreneurs more broadly. IFC is committed to empowering more women in business by leveraging the digital economy,” said Kalim M. Shah, IFC’s Senior Country Manager for Nigeria, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.
“Our research highlights the potential for online learning to bridge the gender gap in Nigeria by providing women with access to in-demand skills and new career opportunities. It also shows that online education can not only benefit individual women, but also drive economic growth through job creation,” said Kais Zribi, General Manager for the Middle East and Africa at Coursera. “Governments, businesses and institutions must work closely to address some of the key challenges facing women in Nigeria. Public-private partnerships will be critical to unlock women’s full potential and create more opportunities.”

Among other key findings in Nigeria:

Women’s enrollment in online education has accelerated but a gender gap still persists.
In Nigeria, men make up the majority of online learners. However, over the past five years the proportion of female learners has grown from 26% in 2017 to 32% in 2022.
Women were twice as likely as men to cite family and childcare obligations as the reason behind their motivation to learn online. 27% of women were motivated by the pandemic and 20% of women were motivated by personal preferences.
Credential acceptance holds the key to attracting more online learners, with more than 50% surveyed citing it as a key reason to enroll. Nigerian learners also rate the credibility of online learning highest when compared with learners from other countries in the study.

Online learning can lead to career outcomes and economic gains in Nigeria.
38% of online learners in Nigeria reported a positive job or business outcome as a result of online learning.
27% of women built skills to prepare for a new job application. 14% of women employees received a new job or a promotion. 23% of women improved their performance in their existing job or businesses.
Women entrepreneurs in Nigeria had particularly stand-out results: 70% of women who joined online learning with the goal to set up and manage their own business reported achieving their goal.
In Nigeria, one job is created for every 30 people trained on Coursera. Improved skills and qualifications create new jobs directly through the creation of new businesses. Jobs are also created indirectly through increased consumption and economic activity driven by higher incomes.

Online learning has the potential to further reach underserved populations in Nigeria.
The largest category of learners in Nigeria (36%) report a monthly household income below the 50th percentile at 55,000 Nigerian naira.
Over a quarter of women reported a need to overcome connectivity challenges, yet the interest in online learning is still strong: 65% of women and 76% of men report that they will continue learning online exclusively in the future.

The “Women and Online Learning in Emerging Markets” study draws on data from nearly 97 million Coursera learners in over 190 countries, surveys of nearly 10,000 learners across Egypt, India, Mexico, and Nigeria who completed at least one lesson on the platform, and interviews with over 70 global learners and industry experts.

Three Reasons Why You Should Not Miss Tiwa’s Performance At Livespot X Today

Tiwa Savage is one of Nigeria’s top female entertainers, a leading vocalist, and true to her last name, an enigmatic performer. Today, Friday, December 17, 2021, she will be giving her fans the performance of a lifetime at the Livespot X Festival.

Here are three reasons why you should be at Livespot X to watch Tiwa do her thing.
If you’ve seen Tiwa’s Tiny Desk Concert then you know that vocally, she should not be played with. From the days of Kele Kele Love, which was released 5 years ago, to her soulful take on Beyonce’s ‘The Gift’ album, Tiwa has continuously pushed the envelope as regards the range of her vocals.
Fan footage from Tiwa’s rehearsals on the Livespot X Festival stage shows a peek of what will ultimately be a colorful and exciting performance.

Tiwa is one of those people that you just know will give you a good time, her track record for stage performance shows a sweet and almost playful interaction with her fans, and yes, you’d like that, won’t you?
So, if you are here for ALL these, quickly log on to LIVESPOTNATION.COM and treat yourself to a Tiwa Savage performance. Don't wait too long sha, tickets are selling fast!

P Square Postpones Upcoming Concert Due To Illness



Pop duo, Peter and Paul Okoye, popularly known as P Square, on Tuesday postponed their “REACTIVATED” headline concert at Livespot X Festival due to Peter’s ill health.

The event which was initially set to hold on Saturday, December 18, 2021 in Ikate, Lagos will now be held on Christmas Day, December 25, 2021.

“It has been a challenging couple of days trying to power through immense pain, fever and general body weakness. We were very excited about giving you an amazing show on the 18th, Unfortunately, my body has taken quite a beating with several intense rehearsals back to back and studio that it just couldn’t take it any more and I have had to give in to my Doctor’s orders to get some rest, build back my strength to get to optimum health.” stated Peter in a statement released on his instagram page.

Peter added that, “The first thing I did was take a COVID test and thankfully my tests came out negative,” allaying all fears of COVID-19 concerns.

“We’re very excited to step out as P Square again in a beautifully curated experience for our fans and as such we’ll be looking forward to what will be the best show we’ve ever had, even as Peter recovers,” Paul added in a statement.

P Square who have just reunited after a four year rift stunned fans with the announcement of the headline show which was set to hold at the annual Livespot X Festival.

Deola Art Alade, Managing Director and CEO of Livespot360, organisers of the festival, said she is looking forward to hosting the superstar brothers on Christmas Day, mentioning that it will definitely be the biggest show from P Square to date.

Livespot360 has also confirmed that ticket sales for the new date will continue and all previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled Christmas Day event. All previous ticket holders will also receive an email from Livespot Nation with event updates and options if they cannot make the new date.

How X3M Ideas Is Standing Up For Women in Nigerian Advertising

If you ever watched Mad Men, that is the quintessential serial tv drama centered on the ad industry which objectified and disrespected women -- then from reading the headline you can already tell where this article is going, but for the lucky ones who cannot be bothered to hold a remote, please continue reading.

The conversation around harmful gender stereotypes in the media, marketing, and communications industries has been raging since the second wave of the feminist movement hit in the 60s. Before this, men had the advantage of being the center of attention when it came to issues of job opportunities, professional courtesy, and basic human regard.

A recent Gender Equality Attitudes study by UN Women in Nigeria revealed that 54% of respondents believe media in Nigeria (television, advertisements, or public communication) only portrays women and men in certain roles, and on the flip side, almost 40% of people believe that for the same job, men are paid more than women.

That’s why it is important that UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women recently launched the Nigeria chapter of the Unstereotype Alliance - a global coalition committed to ending harmful stereotypes in media and advertising.

In actualising this goal, Nigeria’s number one ad agency X3M Ideas will play a major role in establishing the UN Women Nigerian chapter alongside other notable names such as Guinness Nigeria, First Bank of Nigeria, SO&U LTD, and Unilever Nigeria.

X3M Ideas will leverage its wealth of influence and reach to use advertising as a force for progress by depicting positive portrayals of women and girls, and ensure the industry rejects all harmful stereotypes, including gender stereotypes.

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Breaking News: Livespot X Festival Returns

* Organisers say the six-day event will feature some of the most famous musicians alive
* Festival to hold at the spanking new Livespot Entertainment Centre
* Lagos festival to build on past editions featuring Kim Kardashian, Ciara, Cardi B and more
* Over 100,000 fans expected to attend physically and virtually
* Dates, headliners, other details to be announced


Livespot X, the entertainment extension of the creative solutions company, Livespot360, has today announced the return of its hugely successful year-end experience, Livespot X Festival. The immersive, multi-sensory, hybrid event series, according to the organisers, will be held at Livespot360’s soon to be unveiled purpose-built event arena, Livespot Entertainment Center from December 16th to 21st, 2021.

Livespot360 revealed that the Livespot X Festival will give Nigerians an exciting end to the year while being fully compliant with the current pandemic era. The concert series which is targeted at a diverse audience will feature concert days tailor-made to suit different categories of attendees with exciting multi-sensory experiences and several established artists billed to perform.

According to CEO, Livespot360, Deola Art Alade, the 2021 edition of Livespot X Festival will be a “multi-day hybrid convergence of everything X-traordinary, X-citing and X-clusive, that celebrates urban pop-culture. After a tumultuous 24 months, we’re excited to give Nigerians a string of hybrid events that feature headline acts performing live, special acts, pristine sound, world-class lighting, immersive experiences, exotic cuisine and much more."

Livespot360 is the brains behind some of Nigeria’s biggest and most iconic entertainment events such as Livespot X Festival with Cardi B, Love Like A Movie with Ciara, Kelly Rowland and Kim Kardashian and Born In Africa Festival (BAFEST), to name a few.

With the postponement of Livespot X in 2020, the creative collective has promised an experience that is designed to meet and exceed the expectations of Nigerians especially during Detty December.

“We were looking forward to hosting Nigerians at Livespot X Festival last year but with the ebb in COVID-19 cases, it was only right to suspend our plans,” Deola said.

With over 50 performances planned and over 30,000 attendees expected over the 6 day period, the Livespot X Festival promises to be a concert experience unlike any other as Chief Creative Director, Livespot 360, Darey Art Alade, says “with the year coming to an end, everyone is yearning to make the most out of the festive season by safely engaging in activities that will make them forget the travails of 2020 and 2021 and cherish every single moment moving forward. Livespot X Festival is determined to bring some cheer and happiness to the ever-bubbly city of Lagos through several X-clusive, and X-citing experiences, that will uplift our spirits and birth a positive vibe as we hope for a better 2022.”

Livespot X Festival is an exclusive annual project of Livespot360. Livespot360 is a 360º creative solutions company, unified by a passion for developing disruptive ideas. Combining digital marketing and tech innovation, advertising and media, tv, radio & print production, experiential marketing and entertainment for the Nigerian and African audience, Livespot constantly pushes the quality and performance bar higher.

PMI Announces Virtual Africa Conference 2021 on Saturday, 4 September




Now in its sixth year, Project Management Institute's (PMI) Virtual Conference on 4 September will provide learning and networking opportunities for 'Africans to learn from Africans'. With PMOE (Project Management-Oriented Employment) opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa predicted to grow at 40% from 2019 to 2030* and the largest globally, PMI Africa Conference is open to Pan-African and global audiences keen to learn how changemakers and project professionals from across the continent are seizing this incredible growth opportunity.



"As a virtual event, this year's Africa Conference on 4 September is an incredible opportunity for learning and professional development open to all changemakers in Africa and around the world. The theme of this year's conference - 'Africa: An Ecosystem of Changemakers' – could, therefore, not be more relevant. Changemakers are the many people who need project-based skills and insights to get work done, tackle their challenges, secure career opportunities and realise their ambitions to improve livelihoods". Said George Asamani, Business Development Lead, PMI Sub-Saharan Africa.



Changemakers and Project Professionals will hear perspectives from thought leaders and practitioners on opportunities across the continent and the skills that will continue growing in demand for project professionals. For example, findings from PMI's 2021 Talent Gap Report has revealed that the global economy needs 25 million new project professionals by 2030 to help organisations turn their biggest ideas into reality. In Sub-Saharan Africa, the potential for economic expansion in the long term is encouraging.



Building on the success of last year’s conference which attracted more than 2,000 delegates, this year’s virtual conference is expected to attract more changemakers and project professionals than ever. The population of Africa has grown rapidly over the past century, making it the second most populated continent, with around 1.37bn people and a growth rate of more than 2.5% per year. This makes the continent fertile ground for new projects and investments.



The conference will provide hands-on, practical information and insights from keynote and session speakers selected for their expertise and passion.

Included in the programme will be Desmond Ovbiagele, award-winning Nigerian film director and producer of The Milkmaid Movie, who will share insights on leading projects in the world of cinema.
Renowned professor and organisational theorist Eddie Obeng will conclude the conference with a closing keynote on ‘Leading together to Successful Change’, highlighting how practitioners can harness the opportunities of our changing, complex, and ambiguous world through interdependent innovation and project delivery.
Africa’s young population will inevitably reshape the world of project management. For this reason, we have included a dedicated track focusing on youth enablement. One of the speakers for the youth track will be Aya Chebbi, the first African Union Youth Envoy, and she will speak on Intergenerational Co-Leadership for Africa’s transformation.


Participation in the conference will open opportunities for delegates to learn about the latest best practices, the challenges facing professionals and strategies being put in place to meet Africa’s demanding environment. Networking opportunities and the chance to interact with speakers will add significant value for delegates attending this year’s virtual conference.


With the continent emerging slowly from the shadow of a global pandemic, it’s time to raise greater awareness about the project management profession. The skills and knowledge that can be brought to bear to transform organisations and help them exceed customer expectations have never been more important than now. Africa is one of the youngest, fastest-growing regions globally, holding enormous opportunities for project professionals and changemakers.

A few weeks ago, Life Lager became the first-ever beer brand to receive a chieftaincy title in Nigeria by eastern traditional rulers.
Conferred the “Mmanya Oganiru” at Nri, Anambra state, Life continues to break records.

The World’s First Tequila Flavoured Beer, Desperados Spreads Its Wings Across Nigeria

Abuja, Ibadan, Enugu, and Owerri have now joined the list of cities where Desperados, the world’s first tequila flavoured beer can be enjoyed following a rollout across the country.

In December 2020, Nigerian Breweries Plc officially unveiled the Desperados beer brand as the latest addition to its huge portfolio of alcoholic beverages boasting renowned brands such as Heineken, Star Lager Beer, Life Continental Beer, Legend Extra Stout, and 33 Export Lager. The unveiling which took place in Lagos attracted a good number of fun-loving young Nigerians who were hosted an exclusive launch event to celebrate the brand and highlight its many iconic attributes.

Desperados was born out of wild experimentation in France nearly three decades ago, which produced a new beer brand that combines the sharp taste of tequila with a lemony beer taste. Now sold in more than 50 countries around the world, the brand is not just known for its unique tequila flavour but the adventurous and daring consumer experiences it unlocks for its vibrant community as well.

Speaking on the new city rollouts, Portfolio Manager, Flavoured Craft & Beer, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Sarah Agha, explained that with the brand now available in five cities across the country, more beer lovers can expect to enjoy the premium taste of Desperados tequila beer. She added that “this launch is not like every other launch, but represents an induction of these cities to a more daring lifestyle through which we hope to help our consumers in these cities rewrite the rules for what they call fun.”

With rollouts in these four cities and more cities to follow in the coming weeks, Desperados will be aiming to grow its trybe of confident and dynamic party lovers, who it has been known to provide with very fun and disruptive experiences using music, intimate parties, and art forms.

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There Was A Formula 1 Party At Eko Hotel On Sunday! Here's What You Missed!


Fast cars. Formation laps. Flashing lights! For a sport as niche as Formula 1, it is perhaps the most intense, difficult, and most international racing championship in the world. The thrill is second to none, with world-class drivers attempting to overtake each other at opportune moments and at the fastest speed.

Formula 1 simply runs on pure adrenaline that served to be an inspiration for Heineken as the brand conceptualised and executed an overly exciting F1 event this past Sunday! The event was crafted, much to the excitement of attendees as they were treated to a highly entertaining experience that will no doubt stay in memory for a long time.

Want all the deets? Here are five things we loved about the F1 Viewing Party:

Lewis Hamilton’s Return
Following an enforced break from the circuit due to COVID-19, Lewis Hamilton returned for the final race of the season, to a lot of fanfare. The seven-time Formula 1 champion staged an exciting race for the viewers, coming third just behind Max Verstappen and Valtteri Bottas. Mercedes commemorated a dominant season with some celebratory doughnuts for Hamilton and Bottas in the final race, with the team recording its seventh straight double championship this year.

The Car Wash Experience
Heineken was serious about the F1 theme as they leaned into it fully to deliver a great experience. Situated adjacent to the hallowed Heineken F1 party was a unique car wash spot in which attendees’ cars were treated to a VIP experience. Think of impossibly huge lathers of soap, state-of-the-art hoses washing down every crevice of your car while chugging a can of Heineken. Sounds like the life, right? Well, it was all that and more!


Stunts! And A Special Appearance!
The event was brought to its climax when it was announced that established F1 driver, Bleep Bleep, was in attendance. He not only interacted with the fans and consumers but also treated them to a performance of the most-daring and awe-inspiring F1 stunts.


The Full F1 Treatment
What better way to experience the best of F1 than being in an actual fast car while a professional driver performs the craziest stunts! It wasn’t quite the out-of-body experience, but it was surreal for ardent F1 fans nonetheless!


An Immersive, Exciting Experience
Like all things Heineken, the ambience at the F1 Party was a premium experience, with a fantastic stage design, dazzling lights, and many other unique attractions. Fans and consumers alike not only enjoyed the F1 race but also got an opportunity to let their hair down after a challenging year. The foam fights were supremely enjoyable, with unlimited free food and cocktails offered. And DJ Lambo on hand to get the party moving!


And oh, did we mention that it was a cool gathering of bikers and lovers of fast cars?


Yes, we know. You must be beating yourself up about missing this event. Not to rub it in, but it was everything we described and more. The good news is you can expect more cluster parties like this, this December, and other exciting F1-themed activities from Heineken come 2021; and like all things Heineken, it’s going to be an exciting, high-octane experience. So stay tuned!

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Nigerian Men Talk About Mental Health with Tiger Beer


You see, November was the undisputed month of Movember, an annual event in which people grow out their mustaches to raise awareness of men's health issues.

Movember, a play on words from Moustache + November, is used to educate people about men's mental health and cancers while promoting healthy living. But, who says educating people about a cause can’t be exciting?

Picture this, bros growing mo’s for health. Cool right?

Well this November, the Tiger beer brand joined the cause, creating awareness about the importance and care of men’s mental health. The campaign kicked off with your favs Noble Igwe, Taymesan, Akin Faminu, Angel Obasi and others bringing insight to critical issues at the mo-ment.

Using a filter to bring attention to men’s mental health on social media, Tiger beer had giphy tashes to Uncage including the sheriff, horseshoe, pencil, zappa, and many fun tashes. The #UncageYourTash challenge had the public sharing stories and uncaging their emotions, and the cool thing about it is that whether female or male, everyone participated.

Also, at its Mancave event, men got an opportunity to lounge, chill, and talk about important things that affect them.

With all of these, Tiger showed men how to uncage and manage their emotions, as this life is only one, and it must be lived to the fullest.

dellaziz:
do u sell grooming kits, I mean mini clippers, 4 grooming of all hairy regions on the body

Pls can someone kindly tell us what naira and pounds going for now??

Anybody??

bhmng:
Pls what's the latest rate to get pounds?? Here and at the atm there if anyone can tell me. thx!

Pls what's the latest rate to get pounds?? Here and at the atm there if anyone can tell me. thx!

Bisolar:
Hi everyone!
Good work here.
I have sort of become a UK visa expert thanks to you guys.
Justwise! Welledone! I remember how kind you were to me last year.
Now I usually feel like a guru when I help people out lol..

Just a few questions based on what I noticed when I helped my boss apply last week.
What's with this teleperformance new 18k payment for submitting at Ikeja?
This people think say 18k easy like that for some paltry emails (about 4 or 5 in total) from teleperformance basically telling him the progress of his application.
I mean it was cool and all to know what's up with the visa application but was it worth 18k? Coz I know they also used to send emails before so what's new?
We tried using VI but all the dates for June except one was booked and his travel date was in June so we had to hurry.
Appointment booking for Ikeja was pretty easy sha. Though Ikeja self was jam packedon the submission date.

Secondly, My boss submitted last week Monday and got a mail that it had been assessed yesterday(Monday) and a mail for collection today?
First time traveller. Isn't that a bit fast? Just a week. I pray it's not a rejection oh. pls tell me your experiences.

Thanks guys!

Finally! Somebody in the same sea as me! i've been struggling to find a date in VI and mine is not even cos i'm dodging the 18k (although I am), I just can't go to Ikeja during the week because of work. So VI is my only option. I found a date but it's like end of month, and now i'm worried my passport wont get back to me in time because I want to travel end of July!!

Am i the only one struggling to get an appointment date in VI

Pls, does anybody knw if i can change the appointment date if i find a better one?? There are no dates available so i just want to accept and go. /he VI branch

Please, do I really need to book this appointment date to submit my application? The available date is too far and I want to send it and start the process. It's a 2yr visitor visa i'm applying for.

ojay007:
Hi, sorry just seeing this now. 2yrs cost me over 100k but itz $505 so it depends on the exchange rate your bank uses. The least visa is 6months.
I had 6months visa last year so I just renewed with 2yrs now and I didn't have to explain why I wanted 2yrs.
Cheers

Okay great! Thank you Ojay!

Abeg, seeing as ojay is probably flying high in the sky right now to reply, can someone pls help me with my questions...??

How much is the 2yr visa? Is there a 1yr visa? Because I don't see that in the list. Did you have to specify why you needed one or your travel history was enough?

Great! Can I ask a couple of questions?? How much is the 2yr visa? Is there a 1yr visa? Because I don't see that in the list. Did you have to specify why you needed one or your travel history was enough?

ojay007:
Hi Guys,

I must say a BIG THANK U to everyone including @vicjustice and @justwise.

I've picked up my passport with 2yrs visa on it. I applied on 24th April, got the final response from Teleperformance on 5th May that it is ready for collection at their centre.

Cheers!

musicide:
Der is somtin fishy abt dis viewers choice because nobodi has eva won, none dt I knw of. U cnt tell me dt all d prizes hav bin won evn b4 it ws 11pm....

Yes, because you know everybody on your street, your local government, lagos, Nigeria sef...

Franzeez:
@deejacy I need you to pls post episode 18, its out plsssss

you know the episodes are all on the youtube channel right??

2chillz:
Sandra is quarrelsome but Chinedu was able to avoid quarrel and turn it into play, I dunno what was up with him today tho. Ikenna and Cosy used to quarrel too

Exactly, I think the difference is that Ikenna is too arrogant to count on Sandra or see that she has something to offer. He's just a child. Chinedu at first fought with her then he started to listen to what she said and they won twice! The way he's treating her, she'll just close her eyes and sabotage the nigga. E go pain am more pass Sandra lol! Saw somebody do it on Amazing Race .

Oh boy!! The task master speaks!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBDtaNC6LLg

kocvalour:
abeg who dem pair with my namesake cosy?? Hope say no be dat noela weh d do shakara

and if she's not doing shakara, what do you think is going to happen anyway?

suyamasta:
lol Sandra with her wahala and bia bia! now nobody wanna be her team mate! but she looks cute when she smiles tho

Abeg don't knock the babe down o! She's probably the one that saved Orange sef and that stupid Chinedu