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 Celebrities › Between Iyanya, Ubi Franklin And Triple MG by magazineguy(op): 9:49pm On Jul 18, 2016 |
Developing a proper structure for indigenous music label has been a tough task been laid upon label owners in Nigeria. Despite the fact issues pertaining structuring have been raised severally, we are still witnessing a repeat of similar events within different labels and it begs the question – Is structuring feasible in Nigerian-owned Music Labels? We have seen successful artistes setting up record labels based on their personalities without having enough knowledge on the technical-know-how to run a label. The trend which is becoming a thing in the industry funny enough all take similar approach – using social media to announce the birth of their personal label. Recently, one of Nigeria’s talented star – Iyanya took the same path in announcing the launch of his new label. His action stirred a lot of controversies bearing the mind he is a co-founder of Triple MG and coming at a time he was having debt issues with a show promoter in the USA. Prior to now, rumours been peddled had it that he and Ubi – his partner and manager have been at loggerheads in recent times with money issues on top. Ubi in his usual in his usual manner took to Instagram to issue a “press release’ to bloggers debunking the stories of mismanagement or branching out when Iyanya clearly stated his intention to launch a new record label. Ubi lately have become more of a husband than a manager to signed acts under his co-founded label where he handed over bookings of each Triple MG to Paul O’s Upfront and Personal. Ubi is by far and large a hardworking young man but apparently he places more value on his family than label which if you ask me in my own opinion is the wisest thing to do inasmuch there is any halt to the running of the label. Since the announcement by Iyanya and the counter announcement by Ubi, I have been trying to figure out what each of them actually meant with Iyanya saying he is launching a new label and Ubi saying Iyanya is still part of Triple MG so also his new label – a Chocolate City and Iceprince case comes to mind although they are not quite similar. |
| Celebrities › Re: Folu Storms Is The New Radio King by magazineguy(op): 4:37pm On Jul 17, 2016 |
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| Celebrities › Folu Storms Is The New Radio King by magazineguy(op): 4:36pm On Jul 17, 2016 |
Inspiring – that is just the best word to describe the media journey of Ada Afoluke Ogunkeye popularly known as Folu Storms. Due to her love and passion for the media world, Folu Storms left her budding legal career to settle for a path in the media terrain which according to her has thus been more fulfilling to her as she gets to contribute her own quota to shaping the media and entertainment industry in Nigeria. Ada as a little child grew up in Lagos, Nigeria. She was born in Aguda area of Lagos before her family moved to Lekki in the early 90’s; Lekki then was much less-developed as it were now and she was lucky to have felt nature – walking around barefooted on sharp sand and picking up crabs. For her, growing up was fun couple with the presence of uncles whom were always taking her out. Ada had her secondary education in the UK where she holds the record for being the only black head girl at that time, subsequently she got her first degree in Law from Aberystwyth University coming out with a 2:1, she then went ahead to University of Bristol to obtain her masters in Law majoring in Commercial Law; she also has a LPC certification from the College of Law in London and she is also a member of the Nigeria Bar. After attending Law school, Ada practiced for a while with her dad’s firm here in Nigeria but as God would have it, the love to actually add her own quota to the media world became so strong and she had to quit although without having have to battle her parents who were initially shocked at her decision to follow her passion. Her first shot at the entertainment world was with Inspiration FM as an OAP which she did for a while and then went for the MTV BASE VJ search, she emerged the first runner up while Ehiz and Kemi Smallz emerged as winner and second runner up respectively. She nicknamed herself “Folu Storms” – Folu from her middle name after been consistently seen as an Igbo girl. Participating in the VJ search sort of added to her visibility as she got called by Ndani TV, a period when they were just about starting operations. Coincidentally, Folu Storms had an idea for a travel show she conceived while on radio but hadn’t been executed, so when she got called to audition at Ndani TV she effortlessly presented the concept which they bought and she being with them till date.
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| Celebrities › Re: Successful People & Their Hobbies by magazineguy(op): 9:19pm On Jul 12, 2016 |
Angelina Jolie collects weapons As previously reported on, Jolie is another Hollywood actor with a unique hobby: She collects knives with her family. Jolie tells W Magazine that her mom introduced her to daggers when she was a kid, and that she has passed this hobby on to her son, Maddox. She says the knife blades she gives him are dulled so he can’t hurt himself, and that their dagger purchases are always “accompanied by discussions about violence.” In another interview with Conan O’Brien, Jolie shows off her skills with a butterfly knife and explains that her fascination with weapons comes from the history behind them: “There’s just something beautiful about them.” magazineguy: |
| Celebrities › Re: Successful People & Their Hobbies by magazineguy(op): 9:16pm On Jul 12, 2016 |
George W. Bush paints It turns out that the former US President is also a prolific painter, having painted more than 50 puppies, numerous landscapes, and at least 30 world leaders. Bush took up painting after leaving office in 2009 and spent a month in Florida learning the art from a Georgia-based painter. magazineguy: |
| Celebrities › Re: Successful People & Their Hobbies by magazineguy(op): 9:16pm On Jul 12, 2016 |
Bill Gates plays bridge Gates has a few hobbies that he considers “old-fashioned,” and the billionaire tells Reddit he is an “avid bridge player.” He also loves playing tennis, and considers spending time with his kids a favorite pastime. magazineguy: |
| Celebrities › Re: Successful People & Their Hobbies by magazineguy(op): 9:15pm On Jul 12, 2016 |
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| Celebrities › Re: Successful People & Their Hobbies by magazineguy(op): 9:14pm On Jul 12, 2016 |
Richard Branson plays chess Branson is well-known for his adventurous side, and you’ve likely seen many a photo of the Virgin Group founder kitesurfing and hanging out on the high seas. But perhaps his favorite hobby is far more of a mental activity. “I think chess may just be the best game in the world,” he writes on Virgin’s blog. “It combines the greatest aspects of many different sports — tactics, planning, bravery and risk-taking — plus you can have a cup of tea and often a stimulating conversation while you play!” Branson says he’s likely played thousands of games in his lifetime, and he tells The Telegraph afternoons on Necker Island are always spent on the beach, oftentimes playing chess with his kids. |
| Celebrities › Successful People & Their Hobbies by magazineguy(op): 9:13pm On Jul 12, 2016 |
The most successful people know there is more to life than simply eating, sleeping, and working. Everyone needs to enjoy some downtime every now and then, and making the most of your free time by taking up a hobby can even help make you more successful. Playing a musical instrument, for example, can stimulate your creativity, analytical skills, and fine motor skills. For a little inspiration, here are the hobbies of highly successful people |
| Celebrities › Tm's Interview With MI Abaga by magazineguy(op): 9:47am On Jul 04, 2016 |
“The short black boy from Jos” – this unarguably should be the most popular line used in describing him, he is one rapper who inspires a lot of veteran rappers, he has a knack for spotting talented acts with which he has launched and introduced so many acts into the Nigeria music industry. He is the Chairman and most recently he is the new CEO of Chocolate City. Getting through to him was one herculean task but really he can’t blame, he is a CEO and one important duty of being CEO requires several meetings – which is quite understandable. Despite coming in behind schedule, MI Abaga made it a point of duty to greet virtually everyone at the office and it made me wonder if truly his humility can be matched. Even after apologizing at the reception, he kept apologizing till we got ushered into his modestly furnished office. Settling down into his cozy chair, he looks up and says “I am ready for the interview when you are but there are just two questions I won’t answer; marriage is one, name of my girlfriend is the second”. Interestingly we weren’t concerned about his relationship status except for the fact that being a CEO brings more responsibility, but hell yea! The CEO doesn’t want any of that. Read below excerpt of the interview: TM: You’ve being an artiste all along with Chocolate City and lately you were named CEO, what then are your new roles being artiste and CEO? MI: For me, being better in the music business is my top priority as CEO. Audu answered the business of Chocolate City for ten years which he has passed onto to me to further improve. Longevity is one important factor to consider looking at it from the perspective that the owner of the brand has moved on and passed on the mantle to me of which I would someday also pass the leadership seat to someone. I should be able to get more talents on board, get a structure to properly push out musical contents of our acts and make more money for the company. TM: Talking about structure, Chocolate City seems to be the most structured record label in Nigeria. Why is that so and how can it be replicated in other labels? MI: I would have to agree with you on that and I can beat my chest to say we are the most structured record label in Nigeria. We are building the most efficient label out of Nigeria and the point of having a structure is to make money even when you aren’t there. In any organized setting a structure is important because it makes people accountable, there is a law in economics that’s says “using limited resources to satisfy unlimited needs”- that’s what we do at Chocolate City. TM: How differently do you think your colleagues here at Chocolate City see you, now that you are CEO? Read more on: http://www.tushmagazine.com.ng/tm-exclusive-interview-mi-abaga/ |
| Business › 35 Year-old Nigerian Who Owns Nigeria's Second Largest Rice Farm by magazineguy(op): 6:34pm On Jun 29, 2016 |
Nigerians consume more than 5 million metric tons of rice every year, with a significant portion of its consumption needs sourced from imports. Rotimi Williams, an ambitious 35 year-old Nigerian entrepreneur and rice farmer, is on a quest to change that. Williams, a former Journalist, is the owner of Kereksuk Rice Farm, the 2nd largest commercial rice farm in Nigeria by land size. His farm, which is situated in Nasarawa state in northern Nigeria, currently sits on 45,000 hectares and employs more than 600 indigenes of Nasarawa. Read excerpt of the interview conducted by Mfonobong Nsehe of Forbes.com What’s your educational and professional background? I attended King’s College in Lagos. After attending secondary school at King’s College I proceeded to obtain my first degree at University of Aberdeen where I graduated with a degree in Economics. I also obtained a Master’s Degree in Economics from the same institution. My quest for more knowledge led me to enroll for yet another Master’s Degree at the School of Oriental and African Studies, London where I gained an MSc. in Finance and Development Studies. Upon graduation, I landed a role as an analyst at the European Economics and Financial Centre in London. Afterwards, Euromoney Magazine- employed me where I covered the African space. I would say that this is where my journey truly started. Given your background as a journalist, what informed your decision to venture into rice farming? While at Euromoney, I had the opportunity to travel around a few African countries. These trips exposed me to countries like Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, South Africa, Zambia and Ghana. A common thread amongst the aforementioned nations is agriculture. Agriculture is at the very core of these countries and this got me thinking. After a few more trips, I decided to move back to Nigeria and sink my teeth into the agricultural space. Nigeria remains the largest economy in Africa from both a GDP perspective and also the strength of the size of our population. Upon my arrival back in Nigeria, I got a job at a premier Bank where I was promised to sit on the agriculture desk – my hope was that I would gain enough knowledge of the Nigerian agricultural industry and develop myself from there. Unfortunately, the agricultural desk at the Bank never quite achieved its set goals. I pushed hard for the Bank to adopt policies and gain inroads into the agricultural industry but my attempts were somewhat frustrated. I sincerely feel that the bank wasn’t quite ready to launch fully into the agricultural space. As my frustration grew, I decided to quit banking and planned to go alone into agriculture. Frankly, my decision led to a challenging sojourn as attempts to raise funding with my partner proved difficult. We started a Structured Trade and Commodity Finance company. After a while I started consulting for small agriculture companies seeking to raise capital both locally and internationally. You currently own the second (2nd) largest rice farm in Nigeria with 45,000 hectares in Nasarawa, Nigeria. What’s the story behind your acquisition of such vast land, and what are some of the challenges you’ve encountered in farming in the volatile northern region? Two years had past and we still had no funds, so I made an offer to the farm owner, that with a 50-50 split, I would develop the farm with both personal funds and external funding. He agreed and that’s how I became part owner of 17,296 hectares of farmland. Knowing that agriculture would become the integral area of focus in Nigeria, I was bullish and ramped up the land to 55,000 hectares. I later parted with my partner as a result of unaligned views and strategy. I maintained 45,000 hectares for myself and today we have started producing, with our quality paddy being sold to major milling companies in Nigeria. However, I must add the following, I often have people ask how I learned about farming, as everyone thinks you need a special degree in agriculture to be a farmer, but I always tell them the truth, I learnt it all on Google. I downloaded every article I could find on rice production, consumed it and then practiced it in the fields. Frankly, my experience working alongside indigenes of Nasarawa state has been exceptional. I have learnt over the years that if you approach people with respect even more so while one seeks to set up a business venture. Having a healthy sense of community makes all the difference in attaining one’s set objectives. I lean heavily on the wisdom and cultural approach of the indigenes to carry out farming on such a scale here in Nasarawa. In the news today, there is a lot of talk about Farmers clashing with Fulani Herdsmen, but we think our approach has been successful. We created a scheme called the Farm Out Of Poverty initiative which I will talk about a bit more later. Under the FOOP, we are able to train approximately a hundred Fulani women in rice farming, at the same time, employing their men as our security and finally, feeding their castles from the rice straws after harvest. Today, we live in peace and all work towards the success of the farm. What’s your fundamental objective in rice production? In recent years there has been a concerted effort by the Federal Republic of Nigeria to adopt more wholesome agricultural reforms and policies. These initiatives are highly commendable as they seek to empower Nigerians to also engage and thrive in this industry. Quite frankly, with Nigeria’s swelling population we simply have to look inwards and increase our agricultural prowess as a nation. These initiatives have been further highlighted when we take a candid look at our importing structures. Nigeria imports a whole lot and the numbers reveal that this is not sustainable. Kereksuk seeks to contribute its own quota to reduce the weight on our economy to keep importing rice – which is consumed in such high demand in our country. Your farm, Kereksuk, is currently not running at optimization. Why is that? Kereksuk’s land mass stands at 45,000 hectares; as such, we have been focusing on developing the land in phases – based on our modular plan we seek to reach full optimization by the year 2020. Our expansion plans require significant fund raising too – the scale of our planned operations would explain this. So how much rice are you producing annually? We’re currently doing 8,000 metric tons a year, but we are embarking on an expansion programme that’ll see us doubling our output next year. Have you taken any steps to make your farm more environmentally friendly? Kereksuk has taken a few initiatives to adopt environmentally friendly measures. For example, we apply organic fertilizers – fertilizers we gain quite seamlessly through our healthy relationship with the indigenes of this beautiful state. Furthermore, we feed straw from our rice to livestock and while I am not at liberty to divulge the details, we are actually working on a project that seeks to generate power from rice. I see myself as a social entrepreneur – I appreciate engaging the collective through community involvement. This has actually inspired Kereksuk to set up a few initiatives. Our pioneer initiative is the farm-out-of-poverty initiative. This strategic initiative targets secondary school children. The Nigerian secondary school system is evenly split into two halves – the Junior Secondary School (JSS) years and the Senior Secondary School (SSS) years. Each half lasts for three (3) years. We focus primarily on the Senior Secondary School years by selecting ten (10) students per SSS year to visit our farm. While on the farm, the 30 students are exposed to the production and economics of rice farming. At the end of the year we set aside N50,000 ($160) per student per year. This accrues to N150,000 (approximately $500) at the end of the 3-year programme per student. We ensure that this sum is matched by a like-minded cooperative organization and the cumulative amount of N300,000 ($1,000) goes towards paying fees at the tertiary education stage. This programme seeks to alleviate the burden of debt often associated with students and empowers the student through experience in a real-life work environment. Kereksuk is confident that this initiative inspires and acts as an incentive to those at the lower education cadre to remain in school and aim for excellence in life. The second phase of the FOOP involves the engagement of Fulani women in rice farming. What reforms must government implement to ensure that Nigeria attains self-sufficient in rice production? There is a lot of talk at the moment about rice production and self-sufficiency, but I believe that the Government needs to look at its approach closely. The aim of the government is not only to create jobs, but create wealth and at the same time boost production. However, I believe that for jobs to be created, the notion is quite straightforward, create a plan and make funds available, however, for such development to be sustainable and for wealth to be created, there is much work yet to be done. For example, in rice production, simply growing paddy and selling at market price would not create the necessary wealth for the farmer, without appropriate value addition such as milling. However, because the government lays much emphasis on integrated rice mills and par-boiled rice, these small farmers are already priced out. So for the newly created job to be truly attractive and sustainable, government needs to start thinking about the value additions by the same farmers to enable them grow their operations organically. http://www.tushmagazine.com.ng/35-year-old-nigeria-nigerias-second-largest-rice-producer/ 1 Like |
| Technology Market › Between Blogging And Digital Publishing by magazineguy(op): 12:42pm On Jun 29, 2016 |
Globally publishing is revolving largely due to the exponential growth of the internet and the benefits it offers compare to traditional media. New media has been termed the new big deal and if you aren’t exploring it, you are looked upon as an alien. The internet has provided a whole loads of possibilities when it comes to publishing works be it books, magazines, audio/video materials and so on creating a global accessibility to contents/materials regardless of the publisher’s location. There have been a lots of discussions centered on encouraging traditional media to go digital or face extinction – I would discuss this at a later time. A couple of days back, I dropped by to see an older colleague whom I haven’t seen in almost 4 years. The first question he asked me was: “Why isn’t Behind Magazine online?”, I clearly told him Behind Magazine is online and has an operational website and also we publish every of our edition digitally. He further asked what do I mean by digital publishing? That question actually inspired me in writing this article because lots of misinterpretation exist in the digital hemisphere. I have had to explain myself on many occasions when I tell people Behind Magazine publishes digitally, infact mostly the advertising agencies who supposedly are meant to be better informed. Each time I mention the statement, the next question that follows is: “Can I have your website?” and then I would have to explain all over again. Digital publishing or electronic publishing (also referred to as e-publishing or digital publishing) includes the digital publication of e-books, digital magazines, and the development of digital libraries and catalogs. In clear terms, digital publishing is creating an online accessible version of your books, magazines etc. So owning a website or a blog doesn’t define the term “digital publishing” while blogging on the other hand involves writing about an event, situation or topic. Presently, we have more blogging platforms when compared to digital publishing platforms because of the misinterpretation both terms have been given. Owning a website and updating it regularly with posts in being defined as digital publishing which is entirely not correct. There are digital newsstand with Apple, Amazon being the popular ones. Can these websites/blogs publishes their contents in downloadable format for their readers to access? The answer is clearly NO. In essence, Blogging is a smaller part of picture while digital publishing is the entire picture in totality. When discussed on Quora, some describe the difference as: “Blogging is like the worldwide web, while digital publishing is like the internet” culled from: http://www.tushmagazine.com.ng/blogging-digital-publishing/ |
| Christianity Etc › Re: 5 Signs That Shows You Are Very Smart. by magazineguy(op): 4:08pm On Jun 23, 2016 |
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| Christianity Etc › 5 Signs That Shows You Are Very Smart. by magazineguy(op): 9:52am On Jun 23, 2016 |
Intelligence, or IQ, isn’t what you know, but rather the pace at which you acquire new information. Longitudinal studies have shown that IQ is fixed at an early age, so you’re stuck with what you’ve got. While IQ is far from being the only thing that determines success in life — research shows that it isn’t even the most important factor — a high IQ still isn’t a bad thing to have. In fact, I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t mind having one. “The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.” — Albert Einstein Most of us move through life never knowing exactly how smart we are. IQ is a difficult thing to measure, and unless you’re willing to fork over several hundred dollars to a trained professional, you’ll never know for certain what your IQ is. New research provides some interesting clues linking early life experiences to, among other things, high intelligence. If any of the following apply to you, you just might have a high IQ. You’re anxious It’s hard to think of anxiety as a good thing, but evidence suggests that it might not be all bad. Psychiatrist Jeremy Coplan studied patients with anxiety disorders and found that the people with the worst symptoms had higher IQ scores than those with milder symptoms. Other studies have found higher verbal IQ scores in people with higher levels of anxiety. And then there was a more complex experiment conducted at the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya in Israel. Researchers asked participants to evaluate artwork presented by a software program and then triggered a fake computer virus, making it look as if it was the result of something that the participant did. They then sent the participants on an urgent mission to get tech support, only to throw yet another series of obstacles in their way. They found that the most anxious participants were also the most focused and effective at executing tasks. The next time somebody tells you to stop worrying so much, just tell them it’s your over-sized intellect getting in the way. You were an early reader A British study of 2,000 pairs of identical twins found that, despite their identical genes, the children who started reading earlier had higher IQ scores (both verbal and nonverbal) than their siblings. On the surface, this one seems easy enough to explain away: the kids who learned to read early did so because they were smarter. But that wasn’t the case. The researchers concluded that learning to read early actually had a developmental impact — it made the kids smarter. So, if you were an early reader, it might not be because you’re smart. It may be that you’re smart because you were an early reader. You’re left-handed It turns out that all of those teachers who tried to force lefties to write with their right hands may have had it backward. While there is a small and, as of yet, unexplained correlation between being left-handed and being a criminal, there are some intellectual benefits to being a southpaw. One large study demonstrated that left-handedness is associated with divergent thinking, all the more so in males. This unique ability to combine two unrelated objects in a meaningful way is a sign of intelligence. You took music lessons as a kid There are a number of studies demonstrating that musical training enhances verbal intelligence and executive function, a skill that’s critical to focus and self-control. In a study conducted by psychologist Sylvain Moreno, 48 children between the ages of four and six participated in a computerized training program that was led by a teacher. For one hour per day, five days a week for four weeks, half the students completed a musical program and the other half completed a visual arts program. At the end of the experiment, 90% of the children who received the musical training showed improvements in verbal IQ. So, if you took music lessons when you were a kid, that’s a good sign. You’re funny Class clowns rejoice! Research shows a strong connection between being funny and having high scores in both verbal intelligence and abstract reasoning. It appears that your witty banter is the product of a sharp mind. Now, you just need to come up with a joke about that. Bringing It All Together This list is far from exhaustive, so if none of the items above apply to you, it doesn’t exclude you from having a high IQ. But if a lot of these items do apply to you, you just might be smarter than the average bear. http://www.tushmagazine.com.ng/5-signs-shows-smart/ |
| Celebrities › Is Chocolate City Music Crumbling Under Mi’s Watch? by magazineguy(op): 11:53am On Jun 07, 2016 |
It has been said that the Nigeria Music Industry has just a few proper functioning record labels and Chocolate City is being regarded as one of the very few that has been able to handle the music business properly as a company. Say this to me 2/3 years back and we probably might end up having a couple of drinks together and discussing why other record labels can’t emulate the Chocolate City module or at least develop a suitable working structure. Industry players respected and acknowledged the Audu-backed record label for what they stood for. In its early years, Chocolate City successfully launched four artistes into the Nigeria market starting up with MI down to Jesse Jagz to Ice Prince and finally to Brymo; with all these happening within a four-year margin. MI in one of his verses asked “who made CC account grew” and while many may think MI did, I beg to differ to say Audu Maikori actually did. Jeremiah Gyang was a national success before the coming on board of MI and I trust Audu in his realest person to have maximized or should I say “exploited” the potentials of Jeremiah Gyang to the fullest. Audu was able to pull together a team and working structure for ten years which all Chocolate City artistes benefited from! From packaging to selling them out, Audu was a champ. Audu had a Chocolate City that could conveniently sell us ice during winter and we all would buy. In all these years, MI had his Loopy imprint running and had a couple of artistes signed on which the industry did care less about. Passing the CEO position onto MI in a very exciting process with MI engineering the return of his brother –Jesse, we all had that great feeling of expecting more greatness to come from the Chocolate City camp and sadly I would admit that excitement is gone. In a build up process, Chocolate City took up Loopy along with the newly signed artistes and the total number of signed artistes came to 13! In the later part of 2015 after the announcement of MI as CEO, the real job began and Chocolate City artistes started dropping materials in an attempt to go against the preceding process which worked excellently well for MI, Jesse, Ice Prince, Brymo and even Nosa. Back then, a timeline was being allocated to each artiste and other artistes supported with the push and buzz and the cycle went all over for each of the acts. Defending the choice of artistes dropping their songs during the same period, MI said in an interview that: “These artistes stay far away from each other, unlike when we had Ice, Jesse and Brymo all staying together. It was easier to push”. Judging from that statement, can one say MI doesn’t understand the way music is being pushed in Nigeria? In a year of MI’s tenure, Chocolate City artistes have all released materials from singles to EP and none of them can be termed commercially successful save for MI’s Illegal Music 3 which was a free download project. Less than a year of signing, rumours started flying about Milli leaving Chocolate City which MI categorically rebuffed saying all is good with Milli and Chocolate City. I remember calling Chocolate City to confirm the rumour and they said their CEO had already commented on it from faraway South Africa. Unexpectedly, Ice Prince dropped the bombshell in a live radio interview where he said he is no longer contract-bound to Chocolate City and he is setting up his own movement. A day just before the interview, MI posted a black picture with a heartbroken emoji which got many people scared thinking he had lost someone. The interview became an entry and questions started flying and there were no answers to them. I particularly asked if Ice’s contract was expired three years ago as he claimed, why appoint him as Chocolate City Vice-President? MI who was in that capacity before his new appointment can’t be said to have performed exceedingly well because Audu was still in the picture. In a damage-controlling move, Chocolate City called for a press conference to officially announce Ice Prince’s new imprint alongside Jesse’s Jagz Nation and I wondered why all these moves? Jesse in the press conference claimed Chocolate City isn’t allowing him utilize his creative abilities. That’s quite heavy if you ask and for MI, the ever eloquent and smooth talker tried painting a picture of what I still don’t get till now. If you tell us Ice and Jesse wants out and they want to move on independently but of course they are still family, I pretty much would understand that but telling us they are independent labels but subsidiaries of Chocolate City Music after it Vice President went on air to announce he no longer has a contract with is way off on a professional scale. Notwithstanding, I look forward to the working module that would be employed to solve the issues Ice and Jesse has with Chocolate City. Prior to MI becoming CEO, labels were merged to come under one Chocolate City umbrella; so why a division again less than a year after the merger. A few weeks later and Milli is also announcing his departure from Chocolate City with him giving reasons and you could read in between the lines that he is terribly angry with the working module Chocolate City currently has which was set up by MI. The big question now is: “Can MI handle the affairs of Chocolate City while doubling as an artiste?” http://www.tushmagazine.com.ng/chocolate-city-music-crumbling-mis-watch/ |
| Celebrities › See What Mr. Nigeria Has Been Up To In This Interview by magazineguy(op): 11:01am On May 20, 2016 |
Do you remember your life before winning Mr. Nigeria and what it was like? Emmanuel: I used to live in Kenya and funny enough I was into entertainment during my stay there. I started my career there and I had a career in modeling, music and acting. So I was a celebrity in Kenya because I had done a lot, performed at a lot of A-class parties in East Africa. I had performed not just in Kenya but different countries as well. But coming to Nigeria, it was a different ball game. I tried pushing my music but it did not go through. But what really helped me was when MTV aired season 3 of Shuga, the one that had Tiwa Savage, so I came from Kenya to film that season and it created a bit of buzz. That period I realized there was going to be a Mr. Nigeria and to cut the long story short, I did it and won. With that I got some confidence to go into the industry to do all I needed to do. What was your stage name while you were singing and performing in East Africa? Emmanuel: 9con. I used to be called Naija connection so I derived 9con from that. So what has life been like since coming to the Nigerian limelight? Emmanuel: It’s been a whole lot of work. Every day I need to keep doing stuff to stay relevant. Sometimes it’s crazy because the industry has a way of setting some statistical standards and in trying not to lose myself, I have to be careful. I thank God I had a rehearsal part of my life about being a celebrity when I was in Kenya so the spotlight now is not a shock for me. What projects did you embark on using Mr. Nigeria as your platform and how have they fared? Emmanuel: I set up my foundation; it’s called the Emmanuel Ikubese Foundation and I did a couple of charity projects. But the main project that I focused on was on domestic violence against women. It’s called Project RAW – Respect a Woman, it launched with a charity ball on 29th of November 2015. We also had a charity football match, a short film and celebrities lent their voice to the project – Tu Face, Banky W, Ali Baba etc. My goal wasn’t just the awareness campaign; my goal was to create help but honestly, I won’t lie it’s been a tough job because funding it has been challenging. We planned to bring in a team of lawyers to help prosecute abuse cases and set the women up in businesses rather than just doing the campaign but it’s not being easy. What people or sources are you looking to fund project RAW? Emmanuel: People who are passionate about my course, making a difference and corporate organizations. Besides project RAW what other projects are you actively involved in? Emmanuel: I have a couple of movies that I did last year/this year coming out this year, I’m currently acting in a TV series; a whole lot of stuff basically. So I’m just waiting for them to be released. Now that you’re all about acting movies and TV Series, what about your music career? Emmanuel: It’s on pause for now so we’ll see how it goes. What’s your favorite pastime? Emmanuel: I chill at home. I go out but I’m more of a home person. I feel like when I’m not working I should be home. Unless there’s an event, then from there I can take advantage and hang out. But if I’m not working I’d rather stay at home, go play football, go to the gym, go jog and come back home. Speaking of the gym, how did you build and maintain a Mr. Nigeria worthy physique? Emmanuel: It’s been crazy and intense because a lot of times I find myself on set for months, shooting in funny places where there are no gyms. If I find time in the morning I go for a jog and sometimes I shoot till 2/3am but if I finish on time, say 8/9pm, I find myself jogging, doing pushups. It’s not easy but I try. On that note how do you cope with all the female attention? Emmanuel: {Laughs} To me I always see them as friends and people who admire what I do and I reciprocate by just saying “hi, thank you” and that’s it. It’s not like all the ladies who say hi to me want to get down; they’re just admirers of my work or fans. With that said, what’s one thing you’d say to future coming Mr. Nigerias? Emmanuel: What I would say to future, upcoming Mr. Nigerias or to the young people in general is believe in whatever you want and go for it; it might take a while but be patient. But remember, put God first. I believe I am where I am today by God’s grace so be patient, pray, set your mind to it and it will happen. Never give up, never give up, and never give up! http://www.tushmagazine.com.ng/tm-interviews-emmanuel-ikubese-mr-nigeria-2014/
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| Business › Re: Debola & Chude: Leaders Of Our Generation by magazineguy(op): 3:24pm On May 16, 2016 |
Toyosi did well, no doubt but Debola and Chude created a milestone Ademat7: |
| Business › Debola & Chude: Leaders Of Our Generation by magazineguy(op): 12:30pm On May 16, 2016 |
During a conversation with a well-respected friend of mine a few weeks ago, we had so much to talk about largely based on the fact that we haven’t seen each other in a very long while and we both were trying as much as possible to impress each other on the who’s we had come in contact with in our quest to become a successful entrepreneur. I give it to him apparently – he was quick to start his entrepreneurship journey at a time I was still battling academics years back. He has met a lot of people whom I admire from afar and I was quite jealous. I got jealous ONLY because of the wealth of knowledge he would have gotten directly from the feet of these great persons which I am pretty sure would is quite an asset. In the course of our discussion, we talked politics, entertainment and the future of technology where he offered his kind advice based on the opinion he had about publishing. In a bit to score another point over me, he mentioned Toyosi Akerele was a better leader as oppose to Debola and Chude of Red Media and that’s where the battle begun. For those that know Toyosi, she has done a lot for the youths of this generation through her Rise Network platform and I am a great admirer of her every accomplishments but putting her above Debola or Chude is a bit disrespectful to the word – “entrepreneur”. However you might choose to view it Debola and Chude pioneered the entrepreneurship spirit in this generation. I know lot of young entrepreneurs who are very well successful and even started during the time The Future Award was birthed but the difference was the impact Debola and Chude had over these individuals. The Future Award hit Africa so big and youth awards started springing up in every nook and cranny of Nigeria. Moving on, this set of entrepreneur penetrated the political world and got recognized by the government under the PDP administration; to me that scored a major point for them over every other person who had the word – entrepreneur attached to their name. They grew their brand together and now 10 years old, Red Media is unarguably one of the leading youth platforms with easy access to government officials and handled some of their campaigns. I have seen youths who have worked and some who are currently in government but their impact or influence hasn’t been felt compared to the heavy influence these two young have created. From being a relevant name is in the PDP administration, they crossed paths and pioneered youth related events for the APC till they got into power and they are still very relevant in this current administration! That’s genius if you ask me. I have been fortunate to meet Debola on two different occasions and if you have met him one-on-one, I’m pretty sure you can’t classify the level of confidence and eloquence he has, I threw the question to him why he chose to support an opposition party when they were fielding an older candidate and his answer threw me off balance – a topic I would discuss for another day. On the other hand, I have only seen Chude speak at two or three forums and he is quite a speaker with great knowledge. Chude and Debola both stirred a revolution in 2005 many young entrepreneurs are currently enjoying and I would say they are worthy being called “Leaders of our Generation”. Listing their many achievements might come off as a bit of me worshipping them but truth be told, these guys have come, seen and conquer. http://www.tushmagazine.com.ng/debola-chude-true-leaders-generation/ |
| Celebrities › Debola & Chude: Leaders Of Our Generation by magazineguy(op): 12:17pm On May 16, 2016 |
During a conversation with a well-respected friend of mine a few weeks ago, we had so much to talk about largely based on the fact that we haven’t seen each other in a very long while and we both were trying as much as possible to impress each other on the who’s we had come in contact with in our quest to become a successful entrepreneur. I give it to him apparently – he was quick to start his entrepreneurship journey at a time I was still battling academics years back. He has met a lot of people whom I admire from afar and I was quite jealous. I got jealous ONLY because of the wealth of knowledge he would have gotten directly from the feet of these great persons which I am pretty sure would is quite an asset. In the course of our discussion, we talked politics, entertainment and the future of technology where he offered his kind advice based on the opinion he had about publishing. In a bit to score another point over me, he mentioned Toyosi Akerele was a better leader as oppose to Debola and Chude of Red Media and that’s where the battle begun. For those that know Toyosi, she has done a lot for the youths of this generation through her Rise Network platform and I am a great admirer of her every accomplishments but putting her above Debola or Chude is a bit disrespectful to the word – “entrepreneur”. However you might choose to view it Debola and Chude pioneered the entrepreneurship spirit in this generation. I know lot of young entrepreneurs who are very well successful and even started during the time The Future Award was birthed but the difference was the impact Debola and Chude had over these individuals. The Future Award hit Africa so big and youth awards started springing up in every nook and cranny of Nigeria. Moving on, this set of entrepreneur penetrated the political world and got recognized by the government under the PDP administration; to me that scored a major point for them over every other person who had the word – entrepreneur attached to their name. They grew their brand together and now 10 years old, Red Media is unarguably one of the leading youth platforms with easy access to government officials and handled some of their campaigns. I have seen youths who have worked and some who are currently in government but their impact or influence hasn’t been felt compared to the heavy influence these two young have created. From being a relevant name is in the PDP administration, they crossed paths and pioneered youth related events for the APC till they got into power and they are still very relevant in this current administration! That’s genius if you ask me. I have been fortunate to meet Debola on two different occasions and if you have met him one-on-one, I’m pretty sure you can’t classify the level of confidence and eloquence he has, I threw the question to him why he chose to support an opposition party when they were fielding an older candidate and his answer threw me off balance – a topic I would discuss for another day. On the other hand, I have only seen Chude speak at two or three forums and he is quite a speaker with great knowledge. Chude and Debola both stirred a revolution in 2005 many young entrepreneurs are currently enjoying and I would say they are worthy being called “Leaders of our Generation”. Listing their many achievements might come off as a bit of me worshipping them but truth be told, these guys have come, seen and conquer. http://www.tushmagazine.com.ng/debola-chude-true-leaders-generation/
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| Christianity Etc › What Is In A Name? by magazineguy(op): 8:54pm On May 07, 2016 |
Imagine being a front-desk personnel in an organization and someone walks in and introduces himself as Winifred Obama. Your mind of course rushes to the first black president of the United States; and because of his persona you may want to pour on and ask more questions but you can’t because he has demanded to see your boss and has a legit appointment. Now you’re puzzled but in glee because you may have just met Barrack Obama’s relative. Now no one is saying go around introducing yourself, claiming Obama as a last name. This only brings to the fore how important a name is. Although every name in existence is bore by more than one person, even a few persons bear the name Jesus; it is still a major factor in differentiating our individualistic being. In the 2009 blockbuster Bollywood movie, 3 idiots, an engineering professor threw out a question to his class – “Who was the first man on the moon?” Chorus answer: Neil Armstrong “Who was the second man on the moon?” (Pin drop silence) This goes to show the names of those who go down in history whether for good or bad are always remembered. There have been dictators – Idi Amin, inventors – Thomas Edison, tyrants – Ojukwu, reformers – Martin Luther King Jr and so on. With a name, there is no argument whatsoever as to whom the perpetrator of a deed is. Nigerian R’n’B singer, Praiz once shared a story on Ebony Life TV about how he was traveling out of the country and on getting to immigration desk at the airport, he submitted his passport for inspection but the officer on seeing his name was Praise asked “Praise, as in praise the Lord?” and on answering in the affirmative, he let him go on a jolly note without any further hassles. Meanwhile his manager was delayed a little and when he joined him, he jokingly told him to better go change his name. Biblically, one can easily recall a few name changes. Abram meaning exalted father was later changed to Abraham, meaning father of many nations. Sarai meaning my lady or my princess was changed to Sarah meaning mother of many nations. Jacob meaning supplanter was changed to Israel meaning may God prevail. All these changes were effected by God Himself. Coming home, it does not escape the mind that some Nigerians like to name their children depending on the circumstance surrounding their birth. For example, my traditional name is Onyekachukwu, meaning “who is greater than God?” This is a rhetorical question and bible believing folks know the answer to this is nobody. This was given to me because my mom had a really tough time birthing me but in the end was successful. People have even mastered the act of namedropping just to show they know people in high places. Even connections that have paved way for individuals originated from mentioning certain names. We’ve seen cases where celebrities do not drop the last name their fans have always identified them with. This is especially common among the females who get married. For example, Kim Kardashian West, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha etc. Even in business, entrepreneurs are advised to make their business names easy and pronounceable especially for retention, reference and should in case they want to make the business global, foreigners can easily relate to it. A name in whatever rife is really important and not to be undermined because you never know where one is going to pave ways for you or launch you to that next big thing in life. Also, it is important to pay attention to meanings of names as well so the prophesying factor of people calling you by such names can work in your life as well. Who has being anonymous helped anyway? Written by Winifred Ononikpo for: http://www.tushmagazine.com.ng/whats-in-a-name/ |
| Culture › What Is In A Name? by magazineguy(op): 8:30pm On May 07, 2016 |
Imagine being a front-desk personnel in an organization and someone walks in and introduces himself as Winifred Obama. Your mind of course rushes to the first black president of the United States; and because of his persona you may want to pour on and ask more questions but you can’t because he has demanded to see your boss and has a legit appointment. Now you’re puzzled but in glee because you may have just met Barrack Obama’s relative. Now no one is saying go around introducing yourself, claiming Obama as a last name. This only brings to the fore how important a name is. Although every name in existence is bore by more than one person, even a few persons bear the name Jesus; it is still a major factor in differentiating our individualistic being. In the 2009 blockbuster Bollywood movie, 3 idiots, an engineering professor threw out a question to his class – “Who was the first man on the moon?” Chorus answer: Neil Armstrong “Who was the second man on the moon?” (Pin drop silence) This goes to show the names of those who go down in history whether for good or bad are always remembered. There have been dictators – Idi Amin, inventors – Thomas Edison, tyrants – Ojukwu, reformers – Martin Luther King Jr and so on. With a name, there is no argument whatsoever as to whom the perpetrator of a deed is. Nigerian R’n’B singer, Praiz once shared a story on Ebony Life TV about how he was traveling out of the country and on getting to immigration desk at the airport, he submitted his passport for inspection but the officer on seeing his name was Praise asked “Praise, as in praise the Lord?” and on answering in the affirmative, he let him go on a jolly note without any further hassles. Meanwhile his manager was delayed a little and when he joined him, he jokingly told him to better go change his name. Biblically, one can easily recall a few name changes. Abram meaning exalted father was later changed to Abraham, meaning father of many nations. Sarai meaning my lady or my princess was changed to Sarah meaning mother of many nations. Jacob meaning supplanter was changed to Israel meaning may God prevail. All these changes were effected by God Himself. Coming home, it does not escape the mind that some Nigerians like to name their children depending on the circumstance surrounding their birth. For example, my traditional name is Onyekachukwu, meaning “who is greater than God?” This is a rhetorical question and bible believing folks know the answer to this is nobody. This was given to me because my mom had a really tough time birthing me but in the end was successful. People have even mastered the act of namedropping just to show they know people in high places. Even connections that have paved way for individuals originated from mentioning certain names. We’ve seen cases where celebrities do not drop the last name their fans have always identified them with. This is especially common among the females who get married. For example, Kim Kardashian West, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha etc. Even in business, entrepreneurs are advised to make their business names easy and pronounceable especially for retention, reference and should in case they want to make the business global, foreigners can easily relate to it. A name in whatever rife is really important and not to be undermined because you never know where one is going to pave ways for you or launch you to that next big thing in life. Also, it is important to pay attention to meanings of names as well so the prophesying factor of people calling you by such names can work in your life as well. Who has being anonymous helped anyway? Written by Winifred Ononikpo for: http://www.tushmagazine.com.ng/whats-in-a-name/ |
| Fashion › See This Talented And Creative Nigerian Fashion Illustrator by magazineguy(op): 7:04pm On Apr 29, 2016 |
The fashion industry is a big industry and there are many other aspects apart from designing and making clothes. Thankfully, more people are beginning to open up to the idea of working with illustrators which is good for the industry – Okhai Akhigbe. Prior to this time, the role of art illustrators in the fashion industry was greatly undermined and more emphasis was laid on the final outcome of the clothes. With the emergence of talented individuals such as Okhai, the place of fashion illustrators is now being firmly established. Having worked closely with renowned Nigerian designer Toju Foyeh, fashion personality Noble Igwe and collaborating with Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week and most recently, The View Lifestyle Magazine for their 3 Bloggers 1 Night in Lagos event, it is no surprise Okhai heralds a new dawn in the fashion industry. In this interview with Winifred Ononikpo, he not only underscores the role of a fashion illustrator, but also highlights the imminent benefits of having one on your team as a designer source>>>> http://www.tushmagazine.com.ng/tm-interviews-fashion-illustrator/
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| Music/Radio › Re: Read What Popular OAP Says That Can Make An Artiste Stand Out. by magazineguy(op): 8:42am On Apr 28, 2016 |
http://www.tushmagazine.com.ng/dear-artiste-makes-stand/ magazineguy: |
| Music/Radio › Read What Popular OAP Says That Can Make An Artiste Stand Out. by magazineguy(op): 8:16am On Apr 28, 2016 |
I have always loved music. All kinds of music; and I have an adventurous and wide-ranging palate, as a radio presenter and also as a listener. It’s probably a product of when I grew up. Every song on the radio when I was a kid sounded wildly different from every other song, and I grew up with a mother who loved and played different genres of music. It was a great experience. Every song – and every artiste had a distinct and unique personality. Unfortunately, it’s not exactly like that anymore. As I observe the present day crop of artistes in the Nigerian Music Industry, I see them all obsessed with emulating very precisely a particular style or sound or, worst of all, a specific artiste. The truth is, Dear Artiste, if other people are achieving success with a certain sound, that translates to you having LESSER chances of succeeding with that same sound, not more. The more generic and like everyone else you sound, the less chance you have of your music being listened to by anyone outside of your core group of friends and supporters (Especially if you’re a poorly financed act). Why should anyone pay attention to you when you already sound like a bunch of other people? The Nigerian music marketplace is becoming saturated with recordings that all have essentially the same sound. Music fans are hungry for something new, something fresh and totally different from other regular sounds. Music industry heads are always looking for a unique factor that sets itself apart from the pack. And trust me; the true fans don’t need a record that sounds like another record they already own. If an artist says to me “My sound is like Wizkid. My first thought is, “Oh, I should listen to that new Wizkid song!” Because why would I want to listen to a cheap copy of an already-popular artiste, when I could just go straight to the source? Let me make this clearer; we don’t need another Wizkid, we already have a Wizkid! The industry doesn’t want more of what it’s already got. What the industry needs is your unique voice. Don’t be tempted to record anything because “that’s what’s on the radio right now.” Trust me, I understand the impulse. But if something’s on the radio right now, it’s already yesterday’s news. It’s stale already. Just give it a few months and you’ll see. Audiences don’t want more of the same – they want what’s next. You don’t want to sound out-dated, do you? Approach your career like a business; because it actually is! You should be constantly thinking about how to differentiate yourself in a crowded market. What’s going to make people prick up their ears? What’s going to call attention to what you’re doing? |
| Business › Things You Should Know Before Starting Your Business by magazineguy(op): 3:12pm On Apr 27, 2016 |
As a founder.. Firstly, do it. Every single person – from my family to my closest friends – ultimately doubted that this was a good idea. (Many started being supportive, and changed their minds when times got harder). If you feel compelled to do it, don’t let anyone stop you, and don’t expect anyone to support you either. Start with total brutal honesty. I’d say this is Rule #1 in life. Everybodydeludes themselves in some way – and in groups it can often be easiest to delude each other. But the more honestly you can see the world, the better your decisions will be. Doubt yourself. Question everything. If someone put a gun to your head, could you tear holes in your ideas? When your plans can withstand that, they’re probably pretty good. Practice saying no. A lot. You will almost certainly want to do a hundred different things. Almost all business founders are like this by nature – they see opportunity everywhere and change the world (I’m certainly no exception). But this is a terrible way to run a business. You need to focus on doing a very small number of things really well, and that means saying no to 1,000 other things. This is harder than you think, and far more powerful than you can imagine. Growing past 2-3 people will cripple most founders. Most small businesses are started by a person who’s good at what their business does: accountants start accountancy companies, bakers start bakeries; I was a geek who – at first – started a web design company. These people will find it extremely hard to grow past 2-3 people; most often they struggle to hire someone ‘as good as themselves’, and end up tired and frustrated trying to do everything. Read more on: http://www.tushmagazine.com.ng/things-you-should-know-before-starting-your-business/ cc lalasticala mynd44 seun |
| Celebrities › Re: 3 Outstanding Women In The Entertainment Industry by magazineguy(op): 4:50pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
| Celebrities › 3 Outstanding Women In The Entertainment Industry by magazineguy(op): 3:36pm On Apr 21, 2016 |
Ngozi Omambala Ngozi Omambala is the Founder/CEO of NMO Management & PR and creator of the ‘LoudNProudLive Series’ and ‘ONE NITE LIVE & UNPLUGGED’ premium solo artist platform – both collectively promote Nigerian/African artists and have become a live music platform & showcase for the Nigerian entertainment industry. The Beginning: She is a seasoned promoter, having begun in UK as a club promoter and entertainment Editor of Pride Magazine before relocating to Lagos and establishing NMO Management- an artist & event management/PR company with a diverse clientele list (international & local) from music artists, actors, OAP’s – with artists such as Hakeem Kae Kazim (Hotel Rwanda/Pirates of Caribbean/24/Last Flight to Abuja), Madam Onyeka Onwenu (Musician/actress), Vimbai Mutinhiri (TV presenter). Kemi Adetiba Meet Cinematographer, Presenter and former host for Maltina Dance All, Ms. Kemi Adetiba; A woman who is an undeniable icon in our entertainment industry today. Background: Kemi Adetiba was born on the 8th of January 1980 to media guru Father Dele Adetiba and her mother, a civil engineer who happens to be the first female president of the Association of Civil Engineers of Nigeria. Kemi studied Law at the University of Lagos even though she knew she was going to end up in the entertainment industry. Being born of a father who ran an advertising agency and also haven had her first TV commercial for detergent brand, OMO when she was just in Primary 5. I should say she was born, prepared and destined for the entertainment. Personal Accomplishments: Thanks to her fun, affable personality, Kemi was tapped to host numerous events including Silverbird Entertainment’s 25th Anniversary Gala, the Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Year-End Celebration show (alongside DTH founder, the great Arthur Michelle), the launch of HAUTE fashion magazine in New York, the 2008 Future Nigeria Awards (with Nollywood actor Raz Adoti), the 2009 Hip-Hop World Awards, and MADE Magazine’s “Celebrities on the Runway” show. Linda Ikeji Meet Linda Ikeji, ex-model, Entrepreneur, Motivational speaker, popular blogger and owner of one of the most visited blogs in Nigeria is one woman to reckon with in the column. Background: She was born on September 19, 1980, a native of Nkwerre LGA, Imo State, Nigeria. It should be noted that this blogger turned millionaire was born into a struggling family, the second of seven children. At a tender age of 10, Linda started writing as a hobby. Unlike many teenagers her age, Linda loved watching newscasters and interviews and by the time the opportunity presented to attend university in Lagos, her course At a point, Linda averaged about 1 million unique visitors each month to her blog. And with that came the much-needed recognition and substantial earnings. In August 2012, Forbes Africa described her as a success and a case study for the business of blogging. Linda’s blog reportedly rakes in an average of N5m per month from adverts from various brands and online ad networks, which makes her the highest earning blogger in Nigeria. Blogging has brought her the fame, power and comfort ability she could have wished for. Now sitting comfortably in the billionaires’ lounge with a valued property in high brow Banana Island, she is one of the youngest billionaires in Nigeria. Her Grass to Grace Story is an inspiration to many people aspiring to make something out of nothing. Complied by Joyce Imiegha, first published in Behind Magazine Issue 9. Read full compilation here: http://www.tushmagazine.com.ng/outstanding-entertainment-women/ |
| Business › How To Grow Your Business Using Social Media by magazineguy(op): 9:10pm On Apr 20, 2016 |
It’s the 21st Century! The days where people move from person to person, place to place or one organization to another trying to sell products or make known their services are long gone. Thanks to Vint Cerf, the inventor of the internet; we now have social media as virtual platforms where potential and already existing customers can come together to transact business. Further addressed are feasible steps one can take to grow and maintain their business online and thrive in the ever competitive Nigerian market. Have an easy to pronounce business name: this makes it easy for customers to remember and even refer their contacts. Also, it makes it easy for you as an entrepreneur to “export” your brand and make it global. Indigenous business names are a tad bit limiting and may not allow your business boom as much. If at all your business must have an indigenous name, it is advisable to make it the secondary name so non-indigenes can relate to it on neutral grounds. Have a functioning social media platform: the key word here is functioning. It is not enough to just open a social media account; it must be up and running at all times. Spread your tentacles to at least 4 existing platforms because you never know which one a potential customer is more active on. If you are too busy trying to keep other aspects of your business afloat, employ a social media manager to oversee that aspect but still check on it once in a while to ensure his or her activities are in line with your objectives. Do not at any time be on private so there is ease of access to your products and services. Always respond to questions and complaints: no matter how trivial they may seem, always respond to questions and complaints in your comment section. This not only serves as good Public Relations measure but also portrays you as a responsible business person. Unattended questions always look messy and may discourage patronage because a potential customer may need answers bordering on questions in the same range. Also, do not reply rude people in the same manner otherwise you may end up shooting your business in the leg. People are constantly watching. Use testimonials to spur new patronage: people are moved by testimonials, positive reviews etc and they are actually effective means of advertising. Getting feedback from existing customers can also help you as an entrepreneur know what direction your business is going; whether it is taking a downward spiral or making upward progression. Have a running website: many business owners may not deem this a s necessary but the internet has made it so, that individuals can design and customize an online platform through which people can see and know at a glance what they are all about without necessarily making physical contact. Any information about a business can be accessed via their website; a website serves as a window to the soul of the business. As frequently as possible, the website should be updated – prices of products, extended services, product code, discount period etc are what customers are looking out for and they should not be deprived of information. At any given time, a business website should not appear abandoned. http://www.tushmagazine.com.ng/grow-business-using-social-media/ |
| TV/Movies › Re: Wives On Strike - The Movie Everyone Is Talking About by magazineguy(op): 10:21pm On Apr 19, 2016 |
| TV/Movies › Wives On Strike - The Movie Everyone Is Talking About by magazineguy(op): 10:16pm On Apr 19, 2016 |
GENRE: Comedy RUNTIME: 93 Minutes RATING: 4 out of 5 CAST: Omoni Oboli, Uche Jombo, Ufuoma McDermott, Kehinde Bankole Chioma Akpotha, Kenneth Okonkwo, Julius Agwu, Udoka Onyeka, Kalu Ikeagwu. The sole aim of comedy is to make people laugh and when it comes to comedy there is no wrong or right approach. The idea of Wives On Strike is birthed from the very controversial event in Nigeria in 2013, where a bill was passed into law, allowing underage marriage in the country. Ufuoma McDermott plays the role of Mama Amina, the flustered mother of a 13-year-old whose husband, Baba Amina played by Udoka Onyeka is bent on giving her away to a rich Alhaji in order to bring some financial relief to the family. Other wives in the neighborhood hear of this treachery and will not have him give away “their” daughter. Depriving their husbands of sex is the weapon wielded by the women in order to win their fight against child marriage. Wives On Strike carries a very strong adult theme of sex as “jangolova” is often discussed among both the striking women and their deprived husbands. Even when a lady decides to imbibe the spirit of entrepreneurship with the intention of filling a gap in the neighborhood, she presents pomade (Vaseline) to the men to buy for masturbation purpose of course, since the women are unwilling to consent to sex. There is a high use of synecdoche as just 4 women and 4 men were used to represent the large population of Nigeria and what we should be doing as a nation to curb child marriage. More so, the power of the media, no matter how “small” should not be undermined because the publicity the market women received started when a small local news reporter coincided with them when they stormed viciously to Amina’s house the day she was to be married off to chase her suitor away. From being reported as bizarre news, it garnered so much attention and went from Pan African to global. Wives On Strike should have no trouble finding an audience because the dominant language was Pidgin English. When Cali’s wife (played by Julius Agwu and Uche Jombo) will not come through for him, he resorts to seeking comfort in a sex worker who dupes him by demanding a pre-service charge and then declaring she’s on strike as well. Mid-way through the hullabaloo, we’re introduced to Vera, (Chioma Akpotha) the wife of Senator Aniette (Kalu Ikeagwu) who is moved by the bizarre news reportage and declares “I am tired of being the wife that smiles and waves. I want my voice to be heard.” This is the start of a ripple effect as she lands the group of striking women an episode on a TV show and that is the genesis of global recognition of their cause. Desperate to put an end to their plight, the men begin to reason with their wives and join in the protest. This is portrayed by okada men demonstrating in the streets. The movie cuts across people from all walks of life. Wives On Strike not only draws attention to the imminent evil of child marriage – Veisco-vaginal Fistula (VVF) it also highlights the importance of family planning and entrepreneurship – the other women eventually donated a sewing machine to Mama Amina so she’s gainfully engaged and can contribute to her family. No free ads/promo aye? I could not help but notice in all the beer parlor scenes, the label of the beers being served had been peeled off and covert advertising was consciously avoided. Way to go guys. Also, Uche Jombo (Jemimah, aka Madam 12:30) was way too excited for the role she played as a striking wife compared to her counterparts. She looked too happy discussing a rather sensitive issue. In addition, the scroll bars in the news scenes were not necessary as they carried headlines that will not stand the test of time. Given the title of the movie, all strikes must come to an end no matter how long. Eventually, the women won as the law enacted to prevent child marriage was enforced in all states and the men can now “jangolova” with their wives. “I will not go through this life knowing I could have made a difference but did nothing” which Vera told her husband point blank (when he asked her to back down from her support for the striking women) is definitely a spur on for people to contribute the little or much they can to national development irrespective of impediments. Wives On Strike passes a clear message of standing up for what is right and doing everything we can to curb evil in our society. Reviewed by Winifred Ononikpo 1 Like
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