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The Muslim festival of Eid-el-Kabir also known as Sallah is here once again. Expectedly, Nigerian Muslim faithful will join their counterparts, the world over to mark the event with prayers and merriment. The most interesting part of the celebration, is the Sallah meat and rice and it is no coicedence that this year’s celebration is coming at a time when the economy is still experiencing... Eid traditionally start with prayers followed by a short sermon. In some countries the prayers take place outside, while others are hosted in mosques or large halls. After the prayers, Muslims wish those around them a happy Eid. People then visit relatives and friends Many people wear traditional clothes, give gifts or money to children, and donate to charity. The holiday for me is known as 'Meat Eid' for its variety of meat. While going for the meat,  it is important for a non- Muslim friend to note that, there are certain protocols to observe when visiting a Muslim home. B...

 Who doesn't love a good #TBT?  In today’s edition, we look back literally at the best of the celebrity throwbacks. The ones that made us LOL, aww, and miss the good old days...You will agree with me that wherever fame goes, money follows and so do good and classy looks.  Even the Award winning Funke Akindele wasn't so pretty and hot as she is now. Change is a gradual process.  Timi Dakolo is that you? Hillarious or not, this is Timi Dkolo  “IT WASN’T ALWAYS LIKE THIS… ONCE UPON A TIME IT WAS THE OVERSIZE SHOE… SO YOU WOULD GROW INTO IT… THE “NO FOOD THIS EVENING…” THE MOSQUITO WAR AT NIGHT… THE “GO HOME YOU HAVEN’T PAID SCHOOL FEES…” THE “JUST MANAGE FOOD GO DEY WHEN YOU COME BACK FROM SCHOOL…” THE CONSTANT DODGING OF THE LANDLORD.. THE “NO CHRISTMAS DRESS THIS YEAR…” THE HUSTLE TO MEET UP WAEC FEE BEFORE DEADLINE… THE SANITATION FEE… THE “NO WORRY MY PIKIN E GO BETTER…” These were his words. i hope you lear...

Things Fall Apart is a booker prize winning novel by Chinua Achebe, one of the world’s most beloved and admired writer and story teller. Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, reads about a tragic fall of a protagonist Okonkwo and the Igbo culture. The book describes the tribe and culture of the Igbo land through the life of Okonkwo. It also describes the change brought to this culture by English invaders and Christian missionaries. In doing this, the style adopted by Achebe is very plain and straightforward. Okonkwo, of the Igbo tribe, is a great warrior. He is revered for his strength and status in many villages around Umofia (the same village in Chike and The River). He is a respected and influential leader. He defeated Amalinze the Cat in a wrestling contest and this brought for him, personal fame and distinction. Okonkwo determines to gain titles for himself and become a powerful and wealthy man in spite of his father's weaknesses. Okonkwo's father, Unoka...

Hi! its Monday Again On a Monday like this, our crush could only be on a fantastic Icon who has been in the entertainment game for decades. Handsome, Famous and most down to earth: Richard Mofe Damijo is 56 and is in such good shape that he looks at least 15 years younger. He is aging like fine wine! Future hubby should better seek advice. In the Nigerian Movie scene, RMD is really a force to reckon with and lately, he has taken social media by storm with his ’baby boy selfies’ the white beard, the dimple ok, he is married with five kids so sorry ladies. Popularly known RMD was born 6 july 1961, is a Nigerian actor and former commissioner for culture and tourism in Delta state. He is an Urhobo man who had his early education in Delta state and proceeded to the University of Benin where he graduated with a degree in Theatre Arts. He also bagged himself, a degree in Law from The University of Lagos. He once worked as a reporter with a newspaper ...

Thank God it's Friyay!!!  Hi Everyone!  I know you have been craving for the weekend  to come so desperately. Look it is finally here,  and it's time to relax and ease yourself of the stress.  Right about time to spice things up again.  In today's edition of #NigerianRecipe, unlike before, so you don't start thinking I'm a complete 'swallow' person we will be learning about one of Nigeria’s popular drinks, family beverage and our very own local Chapman.   Roselle drink popularly known as    zobo .  Zobo drink is one of Nigeria’s popular drinks made from dried Roselle plant flowers. The drink is also known as Roselle drink.It is mostly prepared at home as family beverage drink and also as refreshment in parties and get-togethers.  Ingredients for Zobo drink Lowers high blood pressure Zobo is gotten from Hibiscus leaf which is an antioxidant. It is rich in vitamin C and makes a wonderful herb...

Hi! it's Thursday again....... We're throwing you back with all the biggest and best hits from way back. Nigerian songs have come of age you know, and it always feels good to tune in to those songs  once in a while and because I’m so generous, I’m sharing ten of my favorite throwback Nigerian hits. Enjoy!!   Suddenly - Dbanj        Bumper to Bumper - Wande Cole   African Queen - 2Face     Do Me- Psquare       Mathematics - Sound Sultan   Pere - Mo Hits All Stars   Kini Big deal - Naeto c     We are African - JJCJJC ft. Femi Kuti, Dagrin, Eldee, DJ Zeez, Kel, Ay.com, Moe Money & Ragga Remi   Eni Duro - Olamide     Mr Incredible - MI       Basically, what interests me the most about these videos is  looking at them back then and comparing their faces to their pictures now. ...

Make way for Miss Kedike! Hi! it's wednesday and it means we have yet another opportunity to crush on someone and in today's edition of #wcw, we present to you, the award winning Nigerian song writer, singer, performer and project fame West Africa winner Chidinma Ekile... Chidinma Ekile famously known as Miss kedike and Chidinma is a Nigerian song writer and singer from Imo state. She was born in Ketu, Lagos State on May 2 nd 1991. She worked as a developer in Lagos before auditioning for the third season of Project Fame West Africa. She began singing at a tender age of 6. At 10, she joined the church choir. She went to primary and middle school in Ketu before moving to Ikorodu with her family. Surprisingly, music for Chidinma was just like a hobby and not always number one on her list as she always wanted to study Mass Communication but ended up studying Sociology at the University of Lagos. As fate will have it, in the year 2010, she auditioned for t...

Who remembers this book of magical tale of boundaries, bravery, and growth, by Chinua Achebe, one of the world’s most beloved and admired storytellers. Chinua Achebe's ‘Chike and the River’ reads with the directness of a folk tale, even though it's set in the modern world. It was originally published in South Africa by Cambridge University Press in 1966 eight years after the author's landmark novel ‘Things Fall Apart,’it is the first of his four children's books, the story of a boy named Chike who yearns to cross the Niger River, for no other reason than to see what's on the other side. In this book, a young reader gains more understanding about the Niger River, gets a closer look into the African culture and relates with Chike as though they are siblings. The book was written elegantly and simply, as befits a book for children, and the tale perfectly blends fable with adventure. Chike, an 11-year-old boy growing up in Umuofia (the same village as in...