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  • Top five Nigerian female content creators

    Top five Nigerian female content creators

    The creator economy is growing to be one of the biggest employers of labour in Nigeria. People who started as random internet users have realised that they could make a viable career by leveraging social media and knowledge as content creators, influencers, and YouTubers.

    In no particular order, we take a look at top five leading Nigerian female content creators:

    Taaooma

    Maryam Apaokagi, known as Taaooma, is a comedian, content creator, cinematographer, and social media influencer. She is known for acting multiple roles in her comedy skits and shows immense talent doing this. Taaooma’s consistency, creativity and passion makes her one of the most sought after female content creators in Nigeria.

    Kiekie

    Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, known as Kie Kie, is a multi-talented TV personality, actress, content creator, model and fashion icon. She is based in Lagos and is currently one of the most reputable Nigerian female fashion models.

    Ashmushy

    With over one million followers on Instagram, and over 3,000 subscribers on Youtube, Amarachi Amusi, aka Ashmushy, is not doing badly as a content creator and brand influencer. Since she became popular as a skit maker, her life has changed in a huge way.

    Her versatility, sex appeal and consistency are the traits that set her apart.

    Nons Miraj

    Chinonso Ukah, aka Nons Miraj and Ada Jesus, is a female skit maker and brand influencer who puts smiles on the faces of many with her skits. In an interview, she stated that she made her first million naira on Instagram.

    In August 2021, she took to her Instagram page to inform her 400,000 followers that she had purchased a new car. She wrote, “Thank you for 400k plus followers. Your favourite has finally bought a car.”

    She has over 500,000 followers on Instagram and over 80,000 subscribers on YouTube.

    Mylifeassugar

    Olubukola Akinpelu better known as Mylifeassugar is a Nigerian-American content creator, registered-nurse and nursing coach.

    The nurse who helps nursing students become successful by providing them with the tips and strategies they need to succeed on their journey to becoming nurses, said helping them navigate the world of nursing has been the most rewarding thing she has ever done.

    In one of her videos titled ‘What I wish I knew before nursing school’, the passionate nursing coach outlined some costly mistakes nursing students make when they get into nursing schools.

    Hear her: “Throughout my time in nursing school I could remember my friends and colleagues complaining about how lengthy nursing school classes are.

    “This is what some of you guys getting into nursing school do not realise before getting into nursing school.

    “I want you to prepare your mind, spirit body and soul for lengthy classes”.

  • Teni flaunts weight loss transformation

    Teni flaunts weight loss transformation

    Singer Teniola Apata aka Teni has dazzled social media users with her amazing weight loss transformation.

    Teni left many utterly dazed many as she discarded her ‘tomboyish’ form for a banging new trimmed physique-cum-feminine look.

    The self-styled ‘Mummy of Lagos’ via her Instagram page, shared dazzling images of her transformed self.

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    She did not only rock wigs but accentuated her new feminine look with makeup.

    Teni Makanaki captioned one of the posts, “Black girl magic.”

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  • NDLEA destroys five hectares of indian hemps in Ekiti

    NDLEA destroys five hectares of indian hemps in Ekiti

    The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Ekiti Command has destroyed five hectares of Indian hemp plantation at Ire-Ekiti in Oye Local Government Area.

    The Deputy State Commander, NDLEA, Mohammed Ibrahim, who disclosed this while speaking with newsmen in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital said the discovery was as a result of intelligence gathered by the agency’s operatives.

    The commander said that eight suspects had been arrested in connection with the plantation and about 1,465 kgms of the illicit substances were recovered during the operation.

    He said:” Following a tip-off from credible intelligence sources we have discovered 5 hectares of land where cannabis is being cultivated in Ire-Ekiti in Oye Council Area of Ekiti and we mobilised our men to the area for immediate action.

    “In the course of the intelligence-driven operation, 1,465 kilograms of cannabis sativa popularity known as Indian hemp were recovered while 8 suspects were arrested.

    “The exhibits have been evacuated to the Command headquarters in Ado Ekiti and investigation is currently ongoing and whoever is found culpable will definitely be prosecuted”, he said.

    The NDLEA boss called on traditional rulers and community leaders not to give up their farmlands for the cultivation of Indian hemp and illicit substances.

  • Livespot360 to position Lagos as entertainment epicentre

    Livespot360 to position Lagos as entertainment epicentre

    Livespot360, a frontline creative solutions company, says it will stage first of its kind experience show that will bring the world to Lagos State in December for seven days.

    According to Deola Art Alade, founder of Livespot360, African music and culture are impacting the global entertainment industry in unprecedented ways – from Afrobeats to Afropop, Amapiano and film, and the country has cemented its place as a force for creativity and outstanding talent.

    “For this reason, Livespot360 is set to bring together key stakeholders across the global entertainment industry as we introduce Entertainment Week Lagos and continue our commitment to celebrate and amplify urban pop-culture with the 3rd edition of Livespot X Festival, all at the Livespot Entertarium.

    “The goal has been to drive investment and interest in the African entertainment industry and has inspired our journey and the platforms we have created along the way. We are taking it a step further with Entertainment Week Lagos this year.

    “There’s still so much ground to cover, but we look forward to the conversations and actions these platforms will inspire as we host the world in our beloved Lagos

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    “Entertainment Week Lagos is a revolutionary platform that will converge key global industry stakeholders to collaborate, network, ideate, showcase and exchange knowledge & resources in the city of Lagos. As a result, the African entertainment industry can fuel sustainable socio-economic development for the continent. Through Entertainment Week Lagos, we intend to harvest and harness this energy to create a catalyst for real, sustainable change within the entertainment sector and beyond.

    “From the 11th – 18th of December, Entertainment Week Lagos will play host to a line-up of activities: Workshops, Panels featuring global industry leaders, Exhibitions, Film Hubs, Tech Immersive Spaces and a superb music weekend with Livespot X Festival.”

    The Livespot X Festival, which will run from the 16th through the 18th of December, 2022, will feature an array of headline performers. Day 1 of the festival will be a commemorative concert celebrating ten years of Mavin. Headliners will include Mavin All-Stars, who will perform hit songs from the group’s expansive music catalogue.
    Livespot360 is behind some of Nigeria’s most significant and iconic entertainment events, such as Livespot X Festival with Cardi B, Love Like A Movie with Kelly Rowland, Ciara and Kim Kardashian and BAFEST, to name a few.

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  • Fire razes nine herbs shops in Osun

    Fire razes nine herbs shops in Osun

    Nine shops were on Tuesday razed by fire along Ibokun road, Oja-Oba area, Osogbo capital of Osun.

    The Nation gathered the fire started in one of the shops around 2: 30am after which residents of the area mobilised to the scene to extinguish the fire.

    However, when they could not put it off, men of the Fire Service were informed and promptly moved to the scene.

    Osun Fire Service spokesperson Adekunle Ibraheem confirmed the incident to our correspondent.

    He said: “Nine shops were affected by the fire. The fire was suspected to have started some hours before the men of Osun State Fire Service, Okefia Station were informed through one Mr Oyedele Muftau who visited our station at about 0352Hrs.

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    “The fire had already destroyed properties worth millions of naira and buildings damaged before Fire Service were informed.”

    One of the shop owners Isola Olalekan said: “The fire started around 2 AM, no one can say the exact cause of the fire. A night guard who was passing discovered the fire. I have lost over 100 million to this fire.”

  • RMD, Bimbo Akintola, Mike Afolarin star in Netflix ‘Far from home’

    RMD, Bimbo Akintola, Mike Afolarin star in Netflix ‘Far from home’

    Netflix on Tuesday announced the launch date of its first Nigerian young adult show ‘Far from home’.

    The five-part series, produced in partnership with the renowned Inkblot Productions, which concluded principal photography earlier this year is primed for December 16, 2022, global premiere exclusively on Netflix.

    “Far from home” follows the story of Ishaya (Mike Afolarin), a charismatic teenager and talented artist from a poor family whose dreams suddenly appear within reach when a prestigious scholarship to the most exclusive school in the country catapults him into the affluent world of Nigeria’s elite.

    All the while a huge secret threatens Ishaya’s newfound status and, ultimately, his family’s safety.

    The young adult series blends an exciting ensemble of up-and-coming talents and established screen legends the like of Richard Mofe-Damijo, Bimbo Akintola, Femi Branch, Funke, Akindele, Bolanle Ninalowo, Chioma Akpotha, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Bucci Franklin, Linda Ejiofor, Carol King and Ufuoma Mcdermott.

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    Also featuring rising stars like; Mike Afolarin, Elma Mbadiwe, Genoveva Umeh, Gbubemi Ejeye, Olumide Oworu and Natse Jemide.

    On the upcoming project, the co-creator of ‘Far from home’ and founder of Inkblot Productions Chinaza Onuzo says: “We’re excited to be partnering with Netflix to create this special show on a global scale for and about young Nigerians.

    “Working with such an amazing cast and crew to tell this unique story about making your way in the world and chasing your dreams no matter your status in life is such a privilege and honor.”

    Dami Elebe served as the series’ head writer, with Chinaza Onuzo, Erika Klopper, Zulumoke Oyibo and Damola Ademola as executive producers.\

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  • Wizkid releases date, track list for new album MLLE

    Wizkid releases date, track list for new album MLLE

    Music superstar Wizkid has released the tracklist for his new album More Love, Less Ego(MLLE).

    The Grammy award-winner moved his album release date from November 4 to 11 in honour of Ifeanyi, the son of his colleague, Davido who passed away.

    Wizkid took to his Instagram on Tuesday to reveal the 13 songs on the body of work.

    In the album, Wizkid features Ayra Starr for ‘2 Sugar’, Skillibeng and Sheen sea for ‘Slip N Slide’, Naira Marley and Skepta for ‘Wow’ and American rapper Don Toliver for ‘Special’

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    Other songs on the project include ‘Money & Love’, ‘Balance’, ‘Everyday’, ‘Bad To Me’, ‘Deep’, ‘Flower Pads’, ‘Pressure’, ‘Plenty Loving’ and ‘Frames (Who’s Gonna Know)’.

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  • NNPCL petrol stock decline by 5,481,239 litres as scarcity lingers

    NNPCL petrol stock decline by 5,481,239 litres as scarcity lingers

    As the scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) petrol has lingered, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), stock of the product declined marginally by 5,481,239 litres on November 7, The Nation has learnt.

    Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), which dropped the hint in a document titled: “Petroleum Products Stock & Days Sufficiency Data 7th November, 2022,” said the total stock, which was 1,912725464 litres on 6th November, 2022, dropped marginally to 1,907,244,225 litres on 7th November, 2022.

    The NMDPRA based its computation of average daily consumption on 60 million litres.
    Whereas the stock sufficiency was previously 30.94 days, it dipped to 30.84 days on 7th November, 2022.

    According to the document, the NMDPRA said on 6th November, it had 620,755,085 litres land-based stock that was closing stock less dead stock.

    It noted that marine stock at berth plus offshore was 1,235,365,363,288 litres, adding that total stock less dead stock was 1,856,118,373.

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    The authority said depot dead stock was 56,607,091 litres, totally 1,912,725,464 .

    It noted that 650,939,902 litres was land-based stock that was closing stock less dead stock.

    The authority said marine stock at berth plus offshore was 1,199,676,226 litres while depot dead stock was 56,628,097 litres.
    Meanwhile, there was not respite for consumers across the country yesterday as scarcity and hike dominated the media.
    As our Abuja correspondent monitored the petrol market yesterday, consumers, especially motorists were still groaning over the situation.

    Only a few retail outlets were opened to customers recorded with endless queues.

    This resulted in a hike in remote and unmonitored filling stations.

    Similarly, some vendors sold the product in plastic Jerry can at about 350 per litre.
    Ends

  • Tiwa Savage addresses leaked s3x tape in new song ft Asake

    Tiwa Savage addresses leaked s3x tape in new song ft Asake

    Number One African Bad Gyal, Tiwa Savage has dished out a new song where she addresses her 2021 leaked s3x tape scandal.

    The new track ‘Loaded” which features YBNL’s Asake sees Tiwa, while singing in Yoruba language, accuse bloggers of trying attempts to ruin her adding s3x tape could never destroy her life.

    She also termed the act committed in the leaked clip as ‘igbadun kekere yen’ (that little enjoyment), challenging anyone who has never had coitus to raise their hands in the air.

    “Who never f*ck, hands in the air,” she sings.

    The 2-minute 46-second musical video directed by TG Omori, captures Tiwa exude immense s3x appeal with her overall look as well as her body movements.

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    The Afrobeats songstress’ s3x video was leaked on October 18, 2021, days after she raised the alarm of an intending blackmailer hoping to milk her off her hard-earned money.

    In an interview with a U.S-based radio station, the “Koroba” singer said the video was mistakenly posted on Snapchat but later deleted.

    She went ahead to confirm the s3x video saying she was aware of the implications it might cause her, stating “It’s a tiny clip but it’s me and it’s going to be out there forever. There are probably going to be memes.”

  • I want to live forever like Bob Marley – Wizkid

    I want to live forever like Bob Marley – Wizkid

    Afrobeats giant Wizkid has opened up on two of his life’s aims.

    Having achieved unprecedented global success which has in turn ‘blew up’ his popularity abroad, Star boy disclosed he’s still mastering the act of managing his ego.

    Little wonder he tagged his fourth studio album “More love, less ego” signaling how important keeping his ego permanently in check is to him at this point where he enjoys enviable success across the globe.

    Speaking in a recent interview, Wizkid said along with managing his ego, he aims to ‘live forever’, though not practically but through his works.

    According to Ayo, his resolve to ensure he achieves the second aim was even made firmer when he attended a musical play, ‘Get Up, Stand Up’ for one of his idols, Bob Marley.

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    “Alongside managing my ego, one other aim for this new chapter is to live forever. “Not physically, but for whatever I create to live forever.

    ‘I recently went to see Bob Marley musical, ‘Get Up, Stand Up!’ I was like, ‘Yo, we’re watching a Bob Marley play and this guy died decades ago.’

    “I didn’t even know that he died at 36. He did so much at a young age. It just reaffirms what I do; I have to keep taking this to the highest heights. Because I know one day they’re definitely going to create a play about me,” he said.

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