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HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO ALL THE DAD IN THE WORLD
🎉 Happy Father’s Day! 🎉
Today, we pay tribute to the superheroes without capes – our amazing fathers! 🦸♂️💙 From their unwavering support to the lessons they’ve taught us, fathers have shaped us into the individuals we are today. Let’s take a moment to appreciate their love, sacrifices, and the priceless memories they’ve given us. 💪
To all the incredible dads out there, thank you for your strength, guidance, and the countless ways you make our lives better. Your love is the anchor that keeps us grounded and the light that guides our paths. Enjoy this special day dedicated to you! 😊
#FathersDay #DadsAreSuperheroes #ThankYouDad
2ND EDITION NIGERIAN FESTIVAL UK LIVE UPDATE
Visits to Gambia are trouble-free – UK indorses
Similar reports circulating also triggered nervous and anxious political and financial debates by both Gambians at home and in the diaspora as the country struggled to free itself from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic as well as other negative economic factors such as the war in Ukraine.
Consequently, an aggressive campaign by Banjul to not only woo but to positively convince investors, tourists and other visitors to consider coming to the country became part of the debate.
Concerned visitors mostly from the UK, one of the country’s most outstanding and notable ally asked questions such as: “Is The Gambia truly inside Senegal? How can I freely navigate across The Gambia without any difficulty?”
Responding to the Point, a Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson said: “We maintained that most visits to The Gambia are trouble-free. We also noted that people travelling independently should make sure next of kin in the UK have details of itinerary and keep in regular touch. It is also important to take out travel and medical insurance…”
This correspondent also heard concerns such as “gatherings and protest; beaches and zoos; roads and electricity”.
David Haugen, an entrepreneur replying said: “We consider The Gambia as our second home. Most importantly, we truly feel at home across the whole country…”
Nonetheless, the FCDO also noted that “large gatherings and protests in public areas must be avoided and reminded visitors to monitor local media for up-to-date information and follow the advice of local authorities”.
Separately, as far as the current situation in Senegal is concerned, “demonstrations about political issues” are mentioned. It added that such events “occur frequently and are likely to increase in the build-up to presidential elections in February 2024…they can be violent”.
Credit: the Point News
NEWSBREAKING: Tinubu, Asari Dokubo meeting in Aso RockPublished
President Bola Tinubu is currently having a meeting with a former leading agitator in the oil-rich region, Alhaji Asari Dokubo, at the State House.
According to Channels Television, Dokubo is likely to be part of the President’s ongoing consultations with opinion leaders from the Niger Delta region.
The president had last week reiterated his commitment to halting crude oil theft in the country.
Tinubu had also met with other key figures from the region, including the former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Chief Timi Alaibe, as well as the former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside.
Credit: Daily Post Ng
2ND ANNUAL NIGERIAN FESTIVAL UK
💥 The date is finally the date is tomorrow here the biggest Festival In UK 💥
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🇳🇬 2ND ANNUAL
NIGERIAN FESTIVAL UK 🇬🇧
Theme – Our Language, Our Heritage.
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The largest outdoor event gathering of Nigerians in the UK 🇳🇬 🇬🇧
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Visit – www.nigerianfestivaluk.org today and register for free to attend.
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Date: Saturday, June 17th, 2023.
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Time: Starts 11am and ends 7pm
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Venue: Vauxhall Park, Lawn Lane, London. SW8 1JY
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For more information, sponsorship, or to volunteer, please call 07903708677 or 07940020459 or email nigerianfestivaluk@gmail.com
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Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Engages Qatari Investors to Attract More Foreign Direct Investments
His Excellency President Dr Julius Maada Bio has engaged Qatari agencies, private companies and investors as part of efforts to attract more foreign direct investments to Sierra Leone.
He stated that the resource-rich, peaceful and investor-friendly West African nation was offering great investment opportunities in the different sectors of the economy, adding that his Government had created the appropriate environment for businesses to thrive through tax incentives and trade reforms that supported private sector growth.
President Bio also said that Sierra Leone was strategically located to markets in both Europe and Latin America because of the short distance by air transport.
“I am here to assure you that we have an open-door policy to ensure that foreign businesses thrive and repatriate profits to their home countries,” he said.
President Julius Maada Bio also said that part of the state visit was to create and improve trade and investment relations between Sierra Leone and Qatar, adding that he was encouraging representatives of private companies and investors to visit Sierra Leone to enable them explore the many investment opportunities.
First Vice Chairman of the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, His Excellency Mohamed bin Ahmed Twar Al Kuwari, expressed delight at the state visit and expressed hope that it would create an opportunity to explore public-private partnerships in Sierra Leone.
Representatives of other private companies and Qatari agencies praised President Julius Maada Bio for the progress he had made in his country and assured him that various business delegations would visit Sierra Leone to explore investment opportunities.
President Bio also held meetings with representatives of the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Qatar Diar, Qatar Investment Authority, Qatar Development Funds, Qatari Businessmen Association and other private companies, including the MBK Group and Hassad Food, an investment arm of the Qatar Investment Authority with a primary focus on the field of agriculture.
Credit to: The Guardian News
Hilda Baci awarded record for world’s longest cooking marathon
Following a thorough review of all the evidence, Guinness World Records can now confirm that Hilda Effiong Bassey, better known as Hilda Baci, has officially broken the record for the longest cooking marathon (individual), with a time of 93 hours 11 minutes.
The 26-year-old Nigerian chef began on Thursday 11 May and continued through to Monday 15 May, cooking over 100 pots of food during her four-day kitchen stint.
Hilda attempted to set a record of 100 hours, however, almost seven hours were deducted from her final total because she mistakenly took extra minutes for one of her rest breaks early on in the attempt.
As with all ‘longest marathon’ records, the participant is permitted a five-minute rest break for every continuous hour of activity. These rest breaks can be accumulated if not taken. They were the only times Hilda could use the bathroom or sleep during the attempt.
The previous record of 87 hours 45 minutes was set by Lata Tondon (India) in 2019.
Hilda attempted this record to “put Nigerian cuisine on the map” and “to inspire young African women to chase their dreams.”
“I also decided to break this record to truly push my limits and test my abilities,” she added.
Hilda prepared for the event by creating a 35-item menu “as a guide” for every meal that she would cook.
She ensured that she had the necessary ingredients to make each recipe, with her team procuring further food items while the cook-a-thon was underway “based on what was needed to be topped up.”
Hilda’s record attempt took the world of social media by storm, with millions in Nigeria and beyond following her progress via an Instagram live stream.
Hilda’s cook-a-thon was in fact so popular that our website crashed for two days due to the immense volume of traffic we received from her legion of loyal fans.
Several high-profile Nigerian figures visited Hilda to support her during her record attempt, such as the Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo; the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu; and award-winning singer Tiwa Savage.
Hilda was required to abide by several rules during her record-breaking cook-a-thon:
- There must be at least two items being prepared or cooked at any time
- A sous-chef is permitted to assist in prep work, washing up, and cleaning the kitchen area, but all the cooking must be done by the individual attempting the record
One of the most important rules of our food-related record attempts is that all items must be consumed after cooking. To this end, Hilda invited any and all members of the Nigerian public to come and eat her freshly made meals. All leftover food was donated to the Festus Fajemilo Foundation.
“My team’s and my goal for this event was to make it free to all and to feed the less privileged,” Hilda said.
According to Hilda, each pot of food she cooked was big enough to serve 30-35 people, and “appropriate stock control was conducted” to avoid any wastage of food.
After graduating from Madonna University, Nigeria, with a degree in sociology, Hilda decided to embark on her culinary career. She was inspired by her mother, Lynda Ndukwe, who is also a chef.
Hilda went from success to success, hosting television show Dine on a Budget in 2020, before winning the Jollof Face-off competition in 2021. Representing her native Nigeria, Hilda beat Ghana’s Leslie Kumordzie to claim the victory.
Now, in 2023, she is officially a Guinness World Records title holder. Congratulations, Hilda!
2ND ANNUAL NIGERIAN FESTIVAL UK COUNTDOWN
💥 Please save the date! 1 Days to go!!! 💥
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🇳🇬 2ND ANNUAL
NIGERIAN FESTIVAL UK 🇬🇧
Theme – Our Language, Our Heritage.
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The largest outdoor event gathering of Nigerians in the UK 🇳🇬 🇬🇧
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Visit – www.nigerianfestivaluk.org today and register for free to attend.
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Date: Saturday, June 17th, 2023.
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Time: Starts 11am and ends 7pm
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Venue: Vauxhall Park, Lawn Lane, London. SW8 1JY
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For more information, sponsorship, or to volunteer, please call 07903708677 or 07940020459 or email nigerianfestivaluk@gmail.com
Promoted by AfrinityTv www.afrinitypro.com
AFRICA TOP TEN ARTIST AND PROFILE 2ND WEEK OF JUNE 2023
01. Zeze Kingston x Afana Ceez feat Tuno-Mw, Leumas, Vj-Ice – Chule
Zeze’s music speak for itself, backed up by the Dare devils, its obvious this artist has got alot of skill under his sleeve, we look forward to hearing more material from Zeze in the near future
02. Davido feat musa keys – unavailable
David Adedeji Adeleke (born November 21, 1992), known professionally as Davido, is an American-born Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer.Born in Atlanta, US, and raised in Lagos, he made his music debut as a member of the music group KB International. He rose to fame after releasing “Dami Duro”, the second single from his debut studio album Omo Baba Olowo (2012)
03. Yo maps feat abel chungu – Try again
Elton Mulenga who is popularly known as Yo Maps is a music producer, singer and a songwriter. He’s had numerous hits that have received much airplay. be there listen to one of the best from Yo Maps
04. Zuchu – nani
Zuhura Othman Soud (born 22 November 1990), better known by her stage name Zuchu, is a Tanzanian singer and songwriter born in Zanzibar. She is based in Dar es Salaam and signed to WCB Wasafi record label.She was awarded the Silver Plaque Button by YouTube for hitting 100,000 subscribers within a week. She became the first East African female artist to reach that milestone within a week. She also became the first East African female artist to reach 1 million subscribers on YouTube 11 months later. In 2020 Zuchu was named by AFRIMMA as the winner of the Emerging Artist Award.
05 Kizz Daniel – shuperu
Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe (born 1 May 1994), better known by his stage name Kizz Daniel, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He rose to fame in 2014 with his debut single, “Woju”.He went by the stage name Kiss Daniel prior to changing it in May 2018.
06. Janta – Yomweyo ft Henwood, Big Xhosa and Zeze Kingston
Sukulani Mwachumu AKA Janta Jacxy on the beat who is also the producer focuses in uplifting Malawian urban music.
Founded in 2006 with an aim of helping upcoming artists, SU Records derives from Sungununu, a crew that works with Janta in music production.
In the meantime, a few other studios including the renowned SU Records encompass various kinds of music genres. But as the age of specialization dawned, many studios limited their scope. SU Records, on the other hand, still provides music in dancehall, Hip-Hop, R&B and any type of music genre.
07. Rayvanny – Mwambieni Ft Macvoice
Raymond Shaban Mwakyusa (born 22 August 1993), better known by his stage name Rayvanny, is a Tanzanian musician,songwriter and recording artist who was signed under WCB Wasafi record label until July 2022. He was born and raised in Nzovwe ward of Mbeya city, located in Mbeya Region. He is the most successful bongo flava musician in Tanzania from Mbeya region. He is the founder and CEO of Next Level Music. Rayvanny is best known by his song “Kwetu”, which introduced him to the world. Rayvanny was mentioned by MTV Base among “Acts To Look Out For” in 2017.
08. Jose Chameleon – Kirabo ft Melody Uganda
Joseph Mayanja (born 30 April 1979), better known by the stage name Jose Chameleone, is a Ugandan AfroBeat artist and musician. Chameleone sings in Luganda, English, and Swahili.
Chameleone’s music style is a mixture of Ugandan folk, central African rumba, zouk, and reggae.
Chameleone’s career began in 1996 as a DJ at the Missouri night club in Kampala. He became active as a musician in 1998 in Kenya with the Ogopa Deejays, then a Kenyan record label, which released his first single, “Bageya”, featuring Kenyan artist Redsan
09. Sauti sol – Insecure
Sauti Sol is a Kenyan Afropop band formed in Nairobi in 2005 by vocalists Bien-Aimé Baraza, Willis Chimano and Savara Mudigi. Initially an a cappella group, guitarist Polycarp Otieno joined before they named themselves Sauti Sol.
10.Yaba Buluku Boyz & Falz – Madame De Madame (New Entry)
Mozambiques most international musical trio, Dj Taricio, Nelson Tivane & Preck behind the global smash “Yaba Buluku (remix)” with Grammy award winner, Burna Boy. Yaba Buluku Boys are currently one of the biggest Amapiano names in Africa, a multitalented musical group comprising of Dj-Producer-Songwriters – Composer-singers-Perfomers with a unique way of collaborating across different genres under the A&R direction of George Beke of the Gobek Standard.
Gbajabiamila resigns 10th House membership, assumes duty as Tinubu’s CoS
The immediate past Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has resigned his membership of the 10th House following his resumption of work as the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu.
Gbajabiamila tendered his resignation letter on Wednesday on the floor of the House before Abass and the members of the House.
After laying his letter of resignation before the House, the new Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, read it out to the members
The former Speaker subsequently took a bow before the new Speaker and the members before walking out of the chamber amidst cheers and standing ovation from the lawmakers.
During his two-decade law-making career in the House, Gbajabiamila was Minority Leader, Majority Leader, and Speaker at various times.
He was reelected to represent Surulere 1 Federal Constituency in Lagos State before his new appointment and was sworn in as a member of the House at the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly on Tuesday.
Credit to: Punchnewspaper