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  • How ‘Pour You Spit’ turned Radiogad into viral sensation

    How ‘Pour You Spit’ turned Radiogad into viral sensation

    With nearly a million followers across Instagram and Facebook, Destiny Ezeyim, widely known as Radiogad or Brainiac the Radiogad, has carved a unique niche in Nigeria’s fast-evolving digital space. His sharp observations, deep radio-trained voice, and daring commentary style have earned him both loyal fans and formidable critics. But what truly sets him apart is his unapologetic signature style: “pour you spit.”

    The phrase, which he uses to describe his raw, unfiltered, and often provocative delivery, has become synonymous with his brand. For him, provocation is not recklessness; it’s a deliberate strategy to capture attention in a noisy digital ecosystem.

    “Nigerians connect with raw energy when you say it as it is, no sugarcoating,” he explained. “My delivery is confident, firm, and sometimes provocative, because provocation makes people listen to issues they would otherwise ignore.”

    At its core, Pour You Spit is social commentary disguised in metaphorical clothing. It is art rooted in grime but polished with wit. Radiogad’s delivery was not just about sound; it was about spectacle, the very act of framing his ideas as “spit” created a visceral reaction online. Audiences weren’t just listening; they were tasting the rawness of his truth, feeling the sting of words that refused to be swallowed.

    What followed was a digital wildfire. Clips from Pour You Spit spread across TikTok and Instagram like an uncontainable chain reaction. Memes were made, parodies followed, and hashtags trended. In an era where virality often thrives on shock value, Radiogad offered something deeper: he gave audiences an image so raw, so symbolic, it could not be ignored.

     This bold approach has made him a viral force, though not without controversy. Radiogad has found himself in the middle of heated online feuds with celebrities such as Angela Okorie and Blessing CEO. But unlike creators who avoid conflict, he leans into it carefully.

    “I rely on verifiable sources, interviews, public statements, social media posts from the people involved, sometimes even court documents,” he said. “I don’t defame; I present the facts, show my sources, and let people decide.”

    His rise didn’t happen overnight. A graduate of Political Science from Tansian University, Radiogad started his journey in radio at the young age of 16. He credits his academic training with sharpening his understanding of society, communication, and the power of voice. Transitioning into digital content, he found a platform where freedom and reach outpaced traditional media. “It gave me more freedom and a wider reach,” he recalled.

    But with visibility comes pressure. Brainiac acknowledges that backlash, misinformation, and online abuse are constant challenges. Still, he has developed a mindset to cope.

    “The key is to have a thick skin, but not a cold heart,” he advised. “You have to care enough to put in good work, but not let every insult derail you.”

    Beyond the drama and provocation, he sees himself first as a storyteller. For him, every piece of content is part of a larger narrative. “Storytelling is everything; that emotional connection is what keeps people listening,” he said.

    Today, Radiogad juggles multiple roles as a digital creator, radio personality, event host, and actor. Looking ahead, he envisions a Nigerian content industry that leans into podcasts, live interactive sessions, and immersive storytelling formats that allow creators to deepen their bond with audiences. He is also keen on monetization and sustainability, emphasizing the need to stay adaptable.

    “My plan is to keep learning, collaborating with innovators, and keeping my content authentic, even as production quality improves,” he shared.

    For the bubbly media personality, the journey so far has been marked by consistency, humility, and resilience, qualities he believes will carry him even further.

    Yet it’s his fearless decision to “pour you spit” that has turned him from a radio kid into a viral sensation and one of Nigeria’s most talked-about digital commentators.

  • Olatunji Emmanuel’s Sucre House redefines influencer marketing in Nigeria

    Olatunji Emmanuel’s Sucre House redefines influencer marketing in Nigeria

    Sucre House of Entertainment has been named the Outstanding Influencing Marketing Agency of the Year at the prestigious Edge Awards 2025, held on 26 September 2025 at the Balmoral Event Hall, Sheraton Hotels, Ikeja. The annual awards, organised by Marketing Edge Magazine, celebrate excellence and innovation in Nigeria’s marketing and communications industry.

    Founded by visionary entrepreneur Olatunji Emmanuel .O., Sucre House has quickly become a trailblazer in the entertainment and influencer marketing space. The agency is widely respected for its creative campaigns, precision-driven execution, and commitment to helping brands and talents achieve global visibility.

    Speaking after receiving the award, Olatunji said: “This honour is a reflection of our discipline, creativity, and the trust our clients place in us. At Sucre House, we don’t just deliver campaigns — we elevate experiences and set new standards.”

    In just a few years, Sucre House has built an impressive portfolio, managing projects for top brands such as the European Union, Crocs, MAC Cosmetics, Tecno, Infinix, and Bet9ja. It is also known for nurturing leading influencer talents, including social media sensation Enioluwa, popularly called the lip gloss boy.

    Marketing Edge CEO, John Ajayi, praised the agency’s rapid rise, describing it as “proof that with vision and excellence, Nigerian agencies can lead the future of influencer marketing.”

    With this milestone, Sucre House is cementing its place as a powerhouse shaping the future of influencer marketing in Africa.

  • Eziaghighala’s novella packs the punch

    Eziaghighala’s novella packs the punch

     Chinaza Eziaghighala’s novella Chimera follows Yetunde, Amaka, Inyene, and others on the campus of a college of medicine that is unmistakably MedLag. We watch as they grapple with various challenges and display their flaws in all their messy glory and grandeur.

    It is narrated in the first person by Amaka, Inyene, and Inspector Babajide, whose voices are presented with unflinching artistry.

    At the beginning of the book, we meet Amaka at a Lagos market, amid all the chaos and confusion. Through her, we are introduced to Mama, her grandmother, who raises her after her parents’ death; Yetunde, her friend; and Inyene, her boyfriend, who soon reveals that his eyes are on Amaka. He makes flirtatious moves whenever his girlfriend is not around, moves that stir strange feelings in Amaka, feelings she dares not express for fear of shattering Yetunde’s happiness.

    Inyene’s advances towards Amaka make some sense when he says: “I had not fully understood what happened, because what I last remembered was booze, weed, colours, and a blasted headache. When I saw Yetunde instead of Amaka, I knew it had happened again, even though I didn’t intend for it to happen this way… I had only skipped about a week’s dose, which wasn’t that much in my opinion; therefore, I didn’t expect this to happen, not so soon anyway.”

    Still, we are left with questions, especially about what makes him confuse one friend for the other. The suspense deepens when Yetunde, whose parents live abroad, turns up in the hospital after an attempted suicide. But it doesn’t end there. Upon leaving the hospital, she disappears, and the search for her gives the plot new wings, forcing us to journey through the nooks and crannies in pursuit of this young woman whose life brims with mysteries waiting to be unraveled.

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    The police soon step in. Inspector Babajide is given the mandate to unravel the circumstances surrounding Yetunde’s disappearance. His daughter, Rita, attends the same school and he feels led to find the missing girl because she could have been his daughter. He goes after Amaka, Inyene, and Ahmed and makes life ‘unbearable’ for them. His discovery breaks hearts and engenders disappointment. Fingers of guilt point at Inyene, but he insists the fingers are pointing in the wrong direction.

    As we get closer to the last pages, we are left with no choice but to praise the author for treating themes so heavy with ingenuity. We confront a chimera, that phenomenon of seeing things that exist in the imagination but are impossible in reality.

    But Chimera is more than a story of individual breakdowns; it is a magical tale. It also holds a mirror up to a society that refuses to acknowledge the fragility of the mind.

    The college setting, with its intense academic competition, substance use, and unspoken emotional burdens, echoes the wider realities faced by young Nigerians striving to “succeed” in a system that rarely allows them to falter.

    The market and street scenes also give the author the latitude to run veiled commentaries about the state of infrastructure, especially roads, in Lagos. The persistent darkness also provides the opportunity to comment on what a disappointment the power supplier has become.

    The role of religion in our society doesn’t escape the author’s attention. When the pastor visits Inyene in a cell complete with oil and claims of “casting out demons”, it seems to reflect a deeply ingrained social reality in Nigeria (and across much of Africa): spiritual interpretations of mental illness often take precedence over medical ones.

    This is not just a critique of religion but also an acknowledgment of the power dynamics at play: elders, family members, and spiritual leaders exert pressure, often overriding the agency of the person in crisis.

    Meanwhile, Inspector Babajide embodies an older generation’s attempt to restore order without fully grasping the psychological chaos beneath it.

    In Chimera, Eziaghighala combines medical insight and fantasy with literary craft to produce a haunting narrative that blurs the line between the real and the unreal.

    In smooth prose, she serves us a delicious dish about the human mind and age-old culture.

  • Human rights artists deserve awards

    Human rights artists deserve awards

    Adeyinka Akinwande, singer, dramatist and social activist, spoke on President Bola Tinubu’s recent honours for heroes of June 12, 1993 Election, which is widely regarded as Nigeria’s freest and fairest election, writes TAIWO ALIMI.

    Adeyinka Akinwande’s desire for activism may have started from school, but it was fully showcased during the June 12 struggle. The singer and dramatist consider himself a hero of June 12, among many other artists, while speaking on President Bola Tinubu’s recent honours for heroes of June 12.

    He said: “I totally agree with the honour. But many other people who fought are not honoured.  Many of them are gone, many still living. The honour should not be only those in politics or people who are loyal to a party. Gbenga Adewusi got his place of business destroyed because of June 12. His office at Idumota was set Ablaze. I was among those who worked with him during the production of ‘Babanginda Must Go’.

    “Late Fuji exponent, Chief Sikiru Ayinde Barrister should also be honoured, dead, or alive. He was fearless. Dr Orlando Owoh was fearless. I was working with Dr. Sikiru during the June 12 struggle as one of the production crews at that period. The songs he made were straight and direct. During one of the studio sessions, his set drummer, Mufu Lanihun, was beginning to roll drums and play the kick drum in a dancing style. Barrister warned him to stop. He said it did not align with the mood of Nigeria at that time. We were working on ‘Prophecy.’ I asked him if he wasn’t troubled after State Security invited him but later let him go. After that, he made another and another. He didn’t stop. We know many people who were two-faced at the time. Orlando Owoh sang, ‘Na democracy we want’ during the deadly Abacha reign. Such people should be honoured for their contributions to the well-being of the country and to entertainment in general.

    “Barrister was already a sick man, Orlando himself was sick. Even then, they did not compromise. They worked day and night to produce those songs. I was there when Alhaji Sikiru burst into tears during a studio session because he was having a lot of pain. His feet were swollen, his voice was unstable. Orlando just survived a partial stroke, he was lean and coughing. He often cleared his throat, even then he didn’t stop producing protest songs against the wicked men in uniform.”

    “For example, Paul McCartney is a Knight. Anthony Joshua is an MBE. If Victor Osimhen and other footballers and athletes could be honoured, why not look into the entertainment industry and give kudos to them too. The same Babangida who turned Nigeria upside down at the time is being highly praised as a national treasure now. We didn’t fight for Abiola, we fought for Nigeria, our right because in all honesty, Abiola was not clean.”

    “After we produced ‘Babangida must go,’ the late ewi (poem) exponent Adewusi also did ‘Ologini tajode’, produced by Julie king and Julius Olagoroye. Adewusi mentioned the names of those who worked on the poem. Then we heard that the State Security was looking for us, I also worked in the production of the protest poems released by Kunle Ologundudu. Those were risky periods for anyone to be involved in activities against those wicked guys in power. We raised our voices; put our talents together to cry out against injustices and oppression. The state security was looking for us, and we were informed that they visited Afrodisia studios where the ewi was recorded and made enquiries. Gbenga Adewusi fled. Some people said he was in Benin Republic. Those of us who were too young, we were just living under the grace of God just like most Nigerians were. Later, Gbenga Adewusi appeared with some kind of long beard that covered almost his entire face because he was disguising.”

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    “I know many musicians who were visiting Aso Rock to perform every weekend or those who were lobbying for contracts.  Felix Lebarty converted to Islam, and he changed his name. Generally, people in the entertainment industry are not honoured in our country. Another example is Laolu Akins. Alade Aromire who made the first indigenous home video drama,”Aje’niyami”

    “For Abiola, we exercise our rights. We were denied our rights and we protested. Many were killed. In fact, those who died in their homes were many due to stray bullets. June 12 should be a reminder to the many souls that were lost; innocent souls, students who were killed during protests at school. Now the country has forgotten about them. A young girl was killed inside her home by a stray bullet.”

    Akinwande is also mentoring youths in the area of talent development.       

    “I have always been working with the youths to develop their talents in religious and non-religious areas. I did ‘A Day of Unity’ in the United Kingdom, bringing the different tribes together for dinner. I organised a prayer service with the Church of England to pray for Nigeria and its people. I arranged for the youths to sing and pray for Nigeria. It is titled, “Nigeria by Adeyinka Akinwande and the Youth Fellowship. Now I am preparing to work with some Muslim Youths to encourage them to record a song.”

  • Authors and corporate sponsorship

    Authors and corporate sponsorship

    Live music, spoken poetry, bright lights, book reading and colourful murals created an alluring ambience that enlivened the mood of the eclectic crowd that gathered at the unveiling ceremony of Dr Ebidenyefa Tarlia- Nikade’s tragic novel: “When Tomorrow Beckons”.

    The book launch, which was held weekend, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa Capital, attracted the Bayelsa Governor’s wife, Justice Patience Diri, government functionaries, literary enthusiasts, writers, academia, poets and the traditional institution.

    Justice Diri, who was special guest of honour, urged the private sector and development partners to support authors by sponsoring reading programmes and endowing prizes for research and writing.

    According to her, “ideas are the raw materials for innovation”, stressing that “when we invest in knowledge, we compound progress”.

    She reiterated the imperatives of discipline and cultivating a strong reading culture, stressing that knowledge, hard work, and integrity remain the surest path to personal growth and lasting impact.

    Diri emphasized the vital role of books in shaping ideas, preserving memory, and inspiring future generations.

    She described the occasion as more than just a literary event, but a celebration of knowledge, culture, and progress that resonates with the values of society.

    Commending the author for her effort, Justice Diri, stressed the value of book which she said came at a timely moment, noting that literature preserves memory, sparks public debate, and inspires young people.

    “When Tomorrow Beckons is a work that arrives at a timely moment for our society and those who care about ideas, culture and progress. I congratulate the author for the courage, discipline and generosity it takes to bring a manuscript from a quiet idea to a book we can hold and read.

    “I love literature, I love books and I love to write. Books are unique, they travel farther than their authors and they live longer than their first readers. They preserve memory, sharpen public debate and give young minds something worthy to aspire to,” she added.

    She said the novel provides clarity, balance, and lessons that makes it useful for literature scholars and readers alike.

    Chairman, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) Ambassador Godknows Igali, who chaired the occasion, praised the author for telling the Ijaw story with candour, courage using literature to of an indigenous riverine people.

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    His words, “The book touches on the Ijaw identity and who we are as a people in the Niger Delta. Young people should turn to writing about their origin as a way to preserve our history.”

    Dr. Ebidenyefa Tarila-Nikade said proceeds of the book launch would be channelled towards the Spelling Bee Bayelsa competition which is in its fourteenth year.

    She said the Spelling Bee competition targets children in primary and secondary schools across the state.

    She said, “The Spelling Bee is to encourage children to develop interest in mentally rewarding activities. We plan to give financial rewards, educational materials, and, if possible, scholarships to participants.”

    She further noted that When Tomorrow Beckons was written to promote Ijaw culture, stressing that the book shows the people’s cosmology, traditions, and values beyond oil struggles and poverty.

    “It is to tell the world that we are strong people with our norms, our taboos, our worldview, and our rich cultural heritage. Our food, our dressing, everything is embedded in this work,” she said.Dr. Tarila-Nikade urged young writers to be intentional and disciplined in their craft, stressing that, “For you to carve a niche for yourself, you have to take time to engage in deep research in your area of interest and come out with something laudable that will be worthy of accolades,” she urged.

    She encouraged young people to balance social media with serious reading and research, adding that consistent engagement with books remains the key to greatness.

  • Moses Orimolade mounts the stage in Lagos

    Moses Orimolade mounts the stage in Lagos

    Makinde Adeniran is a seasoned theatre art practitioner. In fact, he is the president of National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP). He is a sound stage director and playwright who has produced lots and lots of stage plays in Nigeria. Currently, he is working on a stage play on Moses Orimolade, founder of Cherubim and Seraphim Church Movement otherwise called Baba Aladura. In this interview with Edozie Udeze, Adeniran enumerates what the play symbolizes in the annals of evangelism and evangelization in church movements and so on.

    Increasingly, Nigerian dramatists, playwrights and writers are turning stories of some important personalities, dead and alive, into stage plays.  Some of these stories have become epics already.  Some have been staged several times on stage.  Some are still in the works.  But what is important is that, through these stories, history is being made; some people key into them to learn new lessons about how to live outstanding life that benefit the society.

    Recently, Makinde Adeniran, the president of National Association of Nigerian Theatre Arts Practitioners (NANTAP) was commissioned to produce a play on Moses Orimolade.  Orimolade is the founder of Cherubim and Seraphim Christian Movement in Nigeria.  Adeniran, a thorough-bred theatre art practitioner spared no time to set out to the core of the story.  At the moment, the story is being cooked, the play is on for rehearsals and will be staged soon enough. He speaks to The Nation on the perspectives of the life and times of this wonderful servant of God that has so inspired and energized him the most.

    He says: “The story, even though it is the story of Moses Orimolade but the title is going to be Baba Aladura.  The reason for this title is not far to seek.  The story is an important one, chronicling the stories of religion, the movement of this type of Christian religion in Nigeria.  They came before Pentecostalism in Nigeria.  Pentecostalism is not the beginning of firebrand Christian movement in Nigeria.  No, it is not.  Orimolade actually came out before all this religious movements to form C & S.  Even before then, there was Ayo Babalola which is CAC.  Even the Redeemed Christian Church of God came after these ones.  So the Orimolade we are talking about here can be said to be one of the earliest pioneers of this Christian movement.  His stories strike us so much.  The history is relevant.  Therefore, what is happening now is that the sponsors, all members of Cherubim and Seraphim are celebrating the one hundred years of the foundation of this church movement and what Orimolade passed through and was able to achieve so much as a prophet and servant of God”.

    He goes on: “He called it movement, the C & S movement.  Yes, they refer to it as one of the biggest in Nigeria.  So, they approached me to first and foremost put the story together.  They gave me the research materials and what they felt were the main issues I had to consider in the process of the research.  With my own bits of research here and there, I have been able to pick some salient information necessary to make the story quite exciting on stage.  And I am quite fascinated about the dossier on him.  He lived a remarkable, indeed, powerful spiritual life as a prophet of God.”

    According to Adeniran who is also the director of the play, Moses Orimolade’s story was a common story.  “I refer to it as a common story.  You have to see it from that common view to be able to evaluate and appreciate what he did and passed through to be a huge success in his mission.  It is by this way, you can see the uniqueness of his calling and how he went about it.  He is someone who came from one of the greatest Babalawo families in Ikare, Ekiti State.  According to his story, when they gave birth to him, in fact before he was born, he was already talking in his mother’s womb.  It was strange but this is the story.  In fact, he later became disabled.  He was not born with any deformity.  No.  As soon as he was born, he began to walk”.

    Adeniran says further, “This infuriated his father who ensured something was done to slow him down.  The father felt this abnormal tendency was a total disgrace to the family and he needed to protect the family name.` As he grew up, so many things happened that took him out of Ikare.  At a point, the journey also led him into evangelism in parts of South west.  In his journey he was known to have been to Benin and so many other places.  Thereafter, he ended on Lagos Island where he joined the Baptist Church or so.  He was there and all sorts of politics began to take place.  You know church is where you play the highest level of politics”.

    The story, henceforth, became more intriguing, more engaging.  In the words of Adeniran “All kinds of politics set in from this moment.  Orimolade was just a member of a church who liked to pray, he prayed all the time.  He loved consistent, fervent and powerful prayers.  Leaders of the church at that time then felt he was taking over their position and power and authority.  He could turn evil to good easily through his prayers.  Others were not comfortable with this.  For me, and from a bit of research there have been only two people who have such power.  Two powerful men of God who were able to stop the surging of Lagos beach along Victoria Island.  The beach almost took over Lagos.  These are Celestial and Cherubim.  And recently I did that of Cele”.

    Moses Orimolade stopped the beach from overrunning the whole of Lagos.  He did it in a very miraculous way through prayer. “The Governor-General then who incidentally was a white man and all the chiefs in Lagos did not know what to do.  As the ocean surged on and on, fear held everyone.  Every day more houses, more roads and more lives were lost to the ocean surge.  And then came Orimolade with his prophetic power.  They had heard about him.  So, they went to him to intercede.  And Moses Orimolade came and the beach receded.  It happened so fast and sudden that even the white man was shocked, surprised.  He called on God to stop it.  And God heard him and answered his prayer”.

    Adeniran is not done yet.  “It is true.  This happened and God is always at work in the lives of His chosen ones.  The Queen of England was sick at a time, very sick.  They thought she could die of the sickness.  So they sent for him.  He told them not to worry that the Queen would recover.  As he said it and he prayed and not quite an hour later, they sent a telegram that the Queen had recovered.  These are the stages of his life as a man of God.  But you know, it is drama now.  It is a stage thing and we have to bring them all into acting.  The stages of his life would be made believable.  Thespians would have to see how the stage characterization would add life to all these deeds and events in the history of one man whose prayers did the impossible”.

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    In other words, the play would be situated to touch on what common life Orimolade lived for the sake of the kingdom of God on earth and through which he also lived a common life for humanity, for the sake of evangelism and evangelization.  The ones he did were so strange that even as of today many doubters still find it difficult to believe that those deeds were possible.  Yet some of those more difficult spiritual exploits were performed by Elisha, Elijah and some more prophets.  Even Peter did one at the gate of Solomon’s temple, when he made the lame to work by the name of Jesus.

    The director is still a bit aloof from it all.  He said “the one at the beach still shocks me.  I held on to only that of Tinubu.  It was the only one I saw in my generation.  You know what I am saying.  I am a spiritual person myself and I believe truly that God can give power for us to move the earth.  We have the power to command the beach, yes.  It is only God that can give you that power.  You can not acquire it.  Any time however you see someone with such power, well, he has another strong power.  So it is part of his CV.  He kept telling people that I stopped the bar beach in Lagos.  That means there is hand of God on that person.  And we have to be more careful with that sort of person.”

    So the play would espouse all these and more.  The espousal will become a thriller on stage.  The characters are ready to give the scenes their best shots ever to allow for more revelations to subsist on stage.  The story is an interesting one because the producers do not want it to be a religious piece.  But it has to be a play anchored on the general things of life revolving around one man and what he did to effect the desired changes in the society.  People have to have learn from it.  What happened  before can still happen today.  So, we all can go back to the days of these old guys to learn to live cleaner, saner and more positive life that changes things from bad to good.  They want the story as simple as that so that irrespective of your denomination you learn from it.

  • Margarita festival Africa returns to Lagos for 10th edition

    Margarita festival Africa returns to Lagos for 10th edition

    The Margarita Festival Africa (MFAF), West Africa’s biggest margarita and tequila-inspired cultural fair, is set to make a grand return on November 30, 2025, in Lagos.

    This year’s edition marks a major milestone, the 10th overall across three countries and the sixth in Lagos, reaffirming its status as one of the most anticipated lifestyle festivals on the continent.

    Since its inception, the festival has evolved beyond cocktails into a vibrant celebration of food, music, art, and culture, seamlessly blending Latin-inspired experiences with African creativity. Over the years, MFAF has expanded its reach from Lagos to Abuja, Accra, and Abidjan, while hosting special editions such as Margarita Day in 2022 and 2025, as well as the Cinco de Mayo celebration in 2022.

    The 2025 edition promises to deliver an even more immersive experience, featuring a wide range of margarita flavours, a tequila exhibition with global and local brands, a bustling marketplace for food, crafts, and keepsakes, and captivating live entertainment that includes music, circus acts, and cultural performances. Adding to the excitement is the popular Margalympics cocktail competition, which has become one of the festival’s signature attractions.

    Ahead of the main event, judges will tour bars and restaurants across Lagos to identify the best margarita makers in the city. The competition will culminate in a live grand finale on the festival stage, where attendees will have the opportunity to sample and vote for their favourite creations, a true celebration of creativity, craftsmanship, and community spirit.

    Speaking on the festival’s journey, Wendz Connoisseur, Founder and Convener of Margarita Festival Africa, said what started as a simple dream to celebrate the margarita cocktail has transformed into a thriving cultural movement that connects people across nations. “Margarita Festival Africa is more than an event, it is a community, a celebration of culture, and a testament to how cocktails can bring people together. As we celebrate our 10th edition, we are excited to showcase the magic of Lagos while reinforcing Nigeria’s place as a cultural and tourism hub in Africa,” she said.

    Organisers expect the festival to attract over 1,500 guests, including cocktail lovers, food enthusiasts, cultural adventurers, and tourists from across the region. Beyond the entertainment and festivities, MFAF also embraces a strong social responsibility mission through the LimeFolk Initiative, which supports bartender development grants and provides back-to-school kits for children of hospitality workers.

  • A-Z of public speaking for young people

    A-Z of public speaking for young people

    In Speak Up! A Guide to Public Speaking for Young Minds’, Adetola Ajibola lays the foundation for public speaking and builds on it across 11 chapters and 38 pages. The author consistently stresses the importance of standing up and speaking.

    She emphasises that the voice itself is the hallmark of speaking—unique, powerful, and capable of bringing new ideas to life, while also serving as a tool of empowerment. Ajibola creates a background to the title by tracing the roots of public speaking step by step: stand up → speak → your voice → your message → writing. Alongside this, she highlights the need to build confidence, noting that confidence strengthens how a message is projected.

    In Chapter 5, she explains that it is not enough to simply have a message or confidence, what you say must compel your audience to act. She suggests approaches such as being authentic, telling stories, and encouraging interaction. The book also provides a template for writing a compelling speech. True to the author’s words, public speaking requires storytelling, but stories must matter, relate, and be relevant to the audience—whether they are personal experiences or statistics.

    Ajibola further highlights the role of visual aids in elevating presentations, such as slides and designs that align with the message. Importantly, she balances the strengths of public speaking with the realities, building confidence, handling difficult questions, and recognizing that speaking is not always rosy. She emphasizes that success requires preparation and rehearsal, before, during, and even after the speech.

    One weakness of the book, however, is that it does not adequately address the limitations of speaking up. While it thoroughly covers the ‘why’ and ‘how’, it gives little attention to the ‘when’, a crucial challenge for many young people who struggle with timing.

    Nevertheless, the book’s strength lies in its simplicity and relevance. The words are free of ambiguity, relatable to young minds and enriched with practical examples and steps.

  • Catching leaders young

    Catching leaders young

    ‘Leadership Made Easy for Young Minds’ is a 10-chapter, 50-page book that does not only inform but calls readers to action. It ensures that young minds do not just digest the content but act upon it, provoking their conscience and coherence. Every chapter rests on the other, flowing logically in a pyramid format.

    The central concept of leadership is explicitly dealt with, tailored to resonate with the target audience, which are the teenagers. The book expands on why leadership is essential and its impact, especially in Chapters 1 and 3. It emphasises that leadership is not about titles or positions but about making decisions that benefit all.

    The author, Adetola Ajibola, also presents leadership as a journey, debunking the idea that becoming a leader means one has arrived. Instead, leadership is shown as a growth process. The book offers a balanced perspective, exploring not only leadership itself but also the obstacles and challenges leaders face, reminding readers that leaders are not born perfect.

    Real-life experiences and scenarios are included, with practical steps illustrated in Chapter 7. In Chapter 9, the author stresses the need to leave a legacy, pointing out that leadership is ultimately about results. Finally, the book highlights technology as a complement to leadership in today’s world.

    The tone is simple, free of ambiguity, relevant and relatable to young minds—making it an effective guide for teenagers who aspire to lead. This book is highly recommended to aspiring leaders, teenage teachers, training institutions and schools. In it, they will find gems that would help teenagers become the leaders they are supposed to be.

  • Author tops global charts with The Digit Zero

    Author tops global charts with The Digit Zero

    Nigerian author, Moshood Abiola, has recorded another remarkable feat in the global literary space as his latest book, The Digit Zero, climbed to the top of Amazon’s New Release chart, earning the coveted tag of “Amazon Bestseller.”

    The book, which delves into the secret formula behind success, achievement and greatness, has resonated strongly with readers across continents, establishing itself as a timely guide for anyone determined to rise above mediocrity and make a lasting impact.

    According to Abiola, The Digit Zero goes beyond being a motivational text. It explores the mindset, discipline, and principles that underpin enduring success, offering powerful insights and practical wisdom that challenge readers to think without limits and embrace the realities that drive exceptional accomplishments.

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    Since its release, the work has continued to garner positive reviews on Amazon, further boosting the author’s reputation as one of Nigeria’s most influential contemporary voices in literature and thought leadership.

    Abiola, who has previously authored bestselling titles such as Arafat: The Goddess of Money, Title Don’t Honour Men, Men Honour Title: Modern Machiavelli, and 52 Billion Naira: The Kingmaker’s Secret, said he is inspired by a desire to empower individuals to unlock their full potential.

    All of his works, including The Digit Zero, are currently available on Amazon in both Kindle and paperback editions.

    With this latest accomplishment, Abiola joins the growing list of Nigerian writers making a global mark, proving that homegrown intellectual works continue to find a thriving audience on the world stage.