Condom Brand Durex Wants Couples To Have More Time For Love

Durex through its recent launch of the Performa condom in Nigeria is optimistic about enhancing bedroom intimacy between partners while advocating for a safer sex culture in Nigeria.

The Durex Performa condom which was launched on Saturday, February 9, is a condom variant with a special lubricant that delays climax helping partners experience longer lasting pleasure hence creating more time for love. 

With Performa, customers enjoy the trademark strength, flexibility, and reliability of Durex condoms and at the same time a healthier and more rewarding lovemaking experience.

Meet the 38 Gorgeous Contestants representing their States at the 2016 Miss Nigeria Beauty Pageant

The 40th edition of the Miss Nigeria pageant is almost here and they have unveiled the thirty-eight contestants who will represent the rich heritage of the thirty-six states in Nigeria plus the FCT. These contestants are the successful candidates who passed through the audition stages held in four different audition locations (Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu and Lagos).

They headed to camp immediately after the auditions. In camp, they have been involved in different activities, which include a three-day intensive empowerment training at NEPC (Nigerian Export Promotional Council), etiquette classes with Janet Adetu and fun choreography sessions.

Other activities planned for camp are courtesy/facility visits, the international beach soccer courtesy of PowerHorse, and mentorship by a renowned WIMBIZ member, amongst others.

These selected contestants will be Judged based on the following criteria; punctuality, etiquette, daily tasks and also the Green Girl challenge.

On the 19^th of December, the Miss Nigeria 2016 Queen will be crowned at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotel and Suits, Victoria Island Lagos.

Here are the names of the contestants and the State they represent.

ONYINYE – Representing ABIA

2017 Grammy Awards: Complete List of Nominations

 
The nominations have been revealed for the 2017 Grammy Awards. Beyoncé leads the pack, with a total of nine nominations including album of the year. Drake, Rihanna and Kanye West all earned eight nominations apiece, while Chance the Rapper picked up seven. The artists competing in the album of the year category are Adele, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Drake and Sturgill Simpson.

The Grammy Awards will air live on CBS on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. ET. James Corden will host the event, which will take place at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

See the complete list of nominees after the cut:

40th Miss Nigeria 2016 set to hold in grand style

The organizers of  Miss Nigeria 40th Edition have announced their upcoming pageant which will be held on the 19th  of December at the EKO hotel Convention center, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Red carpet starts 5pm to 7 pm. Event goes live at 7.30pm prompt (no African time)

Otunba segun osoba former governor of Ogun state and past MD/ CEO of the dailytimes nigeria,will chair the grand finale.

The minister of information and culture ,Alh Lai mohammed ,minister of environment and Amina mohammed are the special guests.
 Renowned Designers Frank Oshodi , Lanre da silva , kosibah, Adebayo jones and Eyiola will thrill guests with a RUBY fashion show.

…And the Winner is Benahili Ojeme Faith! Meet Miss Kanekalon 2016

 

It was such an amazing experience on the 12^th of November as all roads led to Eko Hotel and Suites, where the much anticipated 2016 edition of Miss Kanekalon took place.

The ground-breaking event which kicked off at 4pm had lots of distinguished guests and celebrities trooping in – from the fashionistas to the hair lovers and celebrities. The ‘who’s who’ in hair and beauty industry were all there to experience the pageant of the year!

The event picked up at high momentum but reached a peak when the contestant started filing out to showcase their hair and display their talents.

Prokassy To The World Concert holds in Abuja this sunday november 13

 

Abuja fastest rising Artist, Prokassy, will be on stage with other great Artists for his concert tagged ''Prokassy to the world'. This event is scheduled to hold on sunday November 13th at Harrow park Golf course wuse 2. 

This event will feature great Artists like 2baba, 9ice, Vector, Skales, Ruggedman, Praiz, Jesse Jags, Skuki, Sexy Steel, Rayce, Additions and Many more... 

Host is illrymes and Matilda...

Red Carpet is VJ Adams...

Gate fee : Regular - 1k

                  Table - 300k 

Info :  08065353456

Phyno Fest Concert 2016 I Olamide, P-Square, Patoranking, Burna Boy & More Billed to Perform | Sunday, November 20th

He has become one of the most respected entertainers in Nigeria, admired and followed by many on a global scale. Since his debut with his distinct genre of music into the Nigerian music scene, Phyno is significantly one of  those musicians who has successfully transformed the general outlook and perception of the African music; this is profoundly evident in his music.

While Phyno continues to have lovers of Nigerian music step to his hit singles , ‘Fada Fada’, ‘Connect’, and most recently, ‘Pino Pino’, he has come into the news again. As part of his ways of giving back to his numerous fans, the seasoned rapper has put together a concert scheduled to rock the South-East of Nigeria.

This November, Penthauze, in conjunction with Nairabet and the Enugu State Ministry of Youths and Sports, presents Phyno Fest Concert 2016 as another opportunity for fans to watch Phyno weave his magic with his music. Other A-list artistes confirmed to perform are Olamide, P-Square, PatoRanking, Burna Boy, and many more surprises to come. This one of a kind concert will take place at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on 20th of November, 2016, starting at 1pm. The concert has been made affordable, with an entrance fee of N200 for regular tickets, and N500 for VIP. This is so, every Phynoholic has the opportunity to meet with their favourite artiste in a venue boasting of enough space for a safe, explosive musical experience! The event is supported by Airtel.

The Headies 2016: See full list of Nominees

The countdown has begun to the 2016 Headies Award. The list of nominees has been released.

Check on it below.

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(Year In Review: July 2015 – June 2016)

Best Recording Of The Year:
A Non-Voting Category For The Best Single Recording By An Artiste Or Group In The Year Under Review.

1. Emergency – D’banj
2. Pray For Me – Darey Feat. Soweto Choir
3. Love Don’t Care – Simi
4. Orente – Adekunle Gold
5. Something Good Is Happening – Brymo

Countdown to 2016 Jumia Black Friday! 12 Days of Black Friday Sales across all Jumia Nigeria Online Stores

Online retail giant, Jumia Nigeria has announced the date and categories for the 2016 Black Friday sales event! This year, Jumia Black Friday will take place for 12 jaw-dropping days! From Monday, November 14^th to  Friday, November 25^th  2016 on all Jumia websites – Jumia Mall, Jumia Food, Jumia Car, Jumia Market, Jumia Travel, Jumia House and Jumia Deals.

Top brands like AXA Mansard, MTN, Binatone, Innjoo, Infinix, Poly Star, HP, Intel, Etihad airways have partnered with Jumia to bring to Nigerians the largest shopping event of the year. Here’s what Jumia Black Friday shoppers can expect this year.

• 12 Days of Black Friday promotional deals – From 14^th to 25^th November 2016
• Increased sales inventory in all categories including: fashion, electronics, phones, computers, home, baby, health and beauty – up to 70% discount off regular prices
• Over 100,000 deals from 2,500 vendors
• Highlight offerings from brands like PolyStar, HP, Binatone, Nikon, Pampers and Apple.

Photos from the star studded AFRIMMA 2016 + Full List of Winners

The 2016 edition of All Africa Music Awards held last night at Eko Hotel & Suites.

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), is designed to promote the distinct rich African music worldwide, engaging millions of fans by propelling African music to glorious pinnacles beyond the borders of Africa.

The event was attended by several celebrities including Bonang Matheba, Denrele Edun, Seyi Shay, Eniola Badmus, Dayo Amusa, Diamond Platnumz, Gbenro Ajibade, Osas Ajibade, Emma Nyra, Phyno and many more.

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode was also spotted at the event.

See the full list of winners after the cut...

Beyonce steals the show in a low-cut sheer dress at the 50th Annual Country Music Association Awards

35-year-old singer Beyoncé, was a featured performer at the 50th Annual Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday night. She was joined by legendary group The Dixie Chicks for a folksier version of her hit Daddy Lessons at the event held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Tennessee. Beyoncé stole the show in a low cut sheer white gown. More photos after the cut...

When Star Music Shook Calabar! See Photos of Phyno, M.I, Sound Sultan, Chidinma, Cynthia Morgan & Burna Boy

 

It was a great night of music on Saturday, October 22, 2016 in Calabar at the Municipal Gardens where Star Music The Trek welcomed Sound Sultan, M.I, Burna Boy, Cynthia Morgan, Chidinma and Phyno for exhilarating performances.

The concert hosted by comedian LaffUp, kicked off with the discovery of new singing talents in an open mic contest. The talents sang their versions of Star Music The Trek 2016 theme song “My City Rocks”.

D'banj, Uti, Dremo top Scream All Youth Awards 2016 nominees list

West Africa's biggest All Youth Awards is set to hold the third edition of the most anticipated youth eventon the 4th of December. Check out the list of nominees dominated by Wizkid, D'banj, Uti Nwachukwu,Ycee, Simi, Seyi Shay, Davido, Dremo & DMW. Connect on instagram www.instagram.com/screamawards for updates.

3Thrones The Concert: Meet the kings, the oracle and the guardians as Nigeria is set to witness a revolution

There's a revolution on social media with the hashtag #3ThronesTheConcert and it's just a prelude to the main revolution taking place on the 23rd of October at the prestigious Eko Hotels in Lagos Nigeria.

3Thrones is much more than just a concert. 3Thrones is set to redefine fun, entertainment, party and lifestyle in one of Africa's biggest city with Africa's biggest stars! Why not be a part of this revolution ?

Now meet the Kings, The Oracle and the Guardians to the throne.

- The First King ...

Photos from the HP Africa’s “Reinvent Obsession” Event

HP Africa held an event in Lagos Last night tagged “Reinvent Obsession” and it was held with the aim of fusing technology and fashion together.

The event was attended by a number of media personalities including Toke Makinwa, Bolanle Olukanni, Joseph Benjamin, Zainab Balogun, Noble Igwe, Denola Grey, Zina Anumudu, Kaylah Oniwo, MoCheddah and more.

See photos after the cut...

Photos of Olajumoke Orisaguna at the Elite Model look 2016

Bread hawker turned model, Olajumoke Orisaguna looked gorgeous at the Elite Model Look 2016 which took place last Saturday October 1st. More photos after the cut.

Official Photos! DJ Cuppy, Temi Otedola, Aliko Dangote, Burna Boy & More at the Exclusive Bonhams “Africa Now” Exhibition

London and Africa’s elite gathered together at the city’s exclusive Bonhams Auction House recently to experience “Africa Now” – an exciting showcase celebrating African music, art and fashion hosted by DJ Cuppy & Temi Otedola.

In conjunction with trustees of the Dangote Foundation and Directors of Bonhams, the exhibition featured artwork from artists El Anatsui – ‘Spirits’ (Ghanaian), Hasan El Glaoui – ‘Moroccan Riders’ (Moroccan), Walter Oltmann – ‘Larva Suit’ (South African) and Aboudia Abdoulaye Diarrassauba – ‘Globalisation’ (Ivorian) amongst others with Peju Alatise – ‘Unconscious Struggle’ (Nigerian) as the main piece.

Temi’s trendy fashion presentation was followed by sister DJ Cuppy who thrilled the huge crowd with a high-energy, interactive musical set featuring a selection of Afrobeat/Pop music and was joined onstage by African dancers and talking drummers.

Be the Best with Joshua Ajitena at The HOW Foundation sponsored Youth Leadership & Mentorship Seminar | Saturday, October 8th

The HOW Foundation is partnering with UK based company Genero to sponsor motivational speaker; Joshua Ajitena on a Youth Leadership and Mentorship seminar in Lagos, Joshua speaks at numerous secondary schools all around the UK, this would be his first time speaking in Nigeria.

The theme of the program is “Be the Best”. The purpose of this seminar is to encourage young Nigerians to embrace innovation and creativity within themselves. In today’s workforce, passion and handwork are the recipes for great financial success; university is the best opportunity to explore a vast option of career paths and opportunities.

Antonia Ally, who is the Chief Executive Officer of HOW (Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe) Foundation, a Non-Profit Organisation, with key focus on Malaria, Prostrate Cancer, Youth Leadership and Mentorship, the Foundation believes education is a key to help raise tomorrow’s leaders.

The Program
Date: Saturday, October 8th, 2016
Time: 11:00am- 3:00pm
Venue: Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Star Music Trek - Abuja Rocks This Weekend With Falz, Davido, Ice Prince, Darey, M.I Slated To Perform | Saturday, October 8th

 

Fresh from thrilling the city of Makurdi, the 2016 Star Music The Trek is bringing the country’s most popular annual music concert to the center of Unity, Abuja. The concert, which is sponsored by Nigeria’s foremost lager, STAR will feature blockbuster performances by some leading acts in the Nigerian music industry such as Darey, Davido, Falz, MI, Ice prince, DJ Neptune and DJ Big N. Comedian, Laffup, will host the fun-filled concert.

Star Music The Trek will take place at the old parade ground, Abuja on Saturday and broadcast live on HipTV.

Date: Saturday, October 8th, 2016.

Time: 7PM

Venue: Old parade ground, Garki, Abuja.

 

The nationwide music tour, which has thrilled Nigerian music fans for almost two decades, has a tradition of bringing the country’s biggest artistes on stage for exciting times with the audience in various cities.

Following Abuja’s concert, the 2016 Star Music The Trek will be making stops in Calabar on the 22nd of October, in Owerri on the 12th of November and the grand finale in Lagos on 26th of November 2016.

DJ Spinall set to take the stage at the Biggest Drink Party as MyShayo.com Officially Launches | Saturday, October 8th

For the first time ever, Lagos is set to experience its favorite drink brands in one party!!!

MyShayo.com is set to officially launch its online liquor store this Saturday, 8th October 2016 at Oriental Hotel.

Date: Saturday, October 8th, 2016.
Time: 6PM
Venue: Oriental Hotel, 3, Lekki Epe, Expressway, Lagos.

The party will feature a display of various drink brands such as Martell, Ciroc, Belvedere, Moet & Chandon, Chivas, Zippy, Johnny Walker, Remy Martins, Jack Daniels, Glenfiddich and more.

Popular DJ Spinall AKA “The Cap” will be spinning the deck at this most anticipated drinks party of the year!