Episode 25 of Glory Edozien’s “Discovery with Glory” is out and on this episode she discusses 7 ways to create personal joy.
According to her:
“A lot of us think the only times we can
be joyful is when something good happens to us- our prayers get
answered or a reason to celebrate arrives. While these situations
contribute to us being joyful, it certainly isn’t the full picture. I
believe being joyful is an intentional effort not something that just
happens. Being joyful takes practice and conscious, active effort. On
today’s vlog, I share my personal experiences of how I have created joy
in my life. It hasn’t been easy, but everyday I use some of the tips
shared in this video to create my own personal sense of joy and over the
years I have found new ways to guard and practice joy even in the most
difficult of circumstances.”
Watch below.
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The office of the Vice President has disputed reports that VP Yemi Osinbajo and his wife Dolapo spent the Valentine’s holiday in Dubai. Several sites had reported that the couple enjoyed a getaway in the UAE City.
The Statement
Our attention has been drawn to some erroneous reports and claims on the
internet regarding the whereabouts of the Vice President, Prof. Yemi
Osinbajo, SAN, and his wife, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo on February 14,
2016-Valentine’s Day.
For the avoidance of any doubt, the Vice President and his wife were
in Abuja on the said date. In fact, they both attended worship service
earlier in the day-a Sunday- at the Aso Rock Villa Chapel alongside
several other Nigerians including my humble self.
The Osinbajos on Valentine’s Day at the Aso Rock Chapel
Claims that the Vice President and his wife spent Valentine’s Day
anywhere outside the country is both false and mischievous. Such
incorrect and untrue reports should be utterly dismissed and completely
ignored.
Light, colour and so much fun as Lagos meets TheSpecialOne… Guinness Africa Special
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Saturday February 20, 2016 was a spectacular day as the iconic beer brand; Guinness introduced their latest innovation, Guinness Africa Special to the people of Lagos.
The Go Karting track at GET Arena was transformed into a colourful, and vibrant space playing host to the launch event with over 2,000 guests excited to meet #TheSpecialOne – Guinness Africa Special.
Guinness Africa Special is all about creativity and expression, and a
diverse range of talents were selected to perform from musicians, to a
contortionist act to a graffiti artist; everyone who performed showed
amazing artistic passion in their performances, connecting strongly with
the crowd.
Burna Boy, Ycee, Kolasoul, Magnito, Simi thrilled guests, with Bovi and Jimmy keeping the crowd hyped and energised anticipating the excitement of the night. Super star DJ Spinall brought down the roof with his music line-up, Godwin Strings stole the night with his amazing talent, while Osa 7 used live graffiti to bring alive the famous Eyo image that is synonymous with the people of Lagos.
Made of Black ambassadors, Olamide and Phyno were in full character and in their element and the crowd went wild, especially when Phyno and Olamide performed Ladi together. Olamide even lost his shoes to the excited crowd! Olamide and DJ Enimoney also took the fun a bit higher when they performed Oyadab getting everyone to pose with their Guinness Africa Special.
The crowd had the chance to interact
with the brand and also the unique opportunity to make the night their
own. They were able to make their own #TheSpecialOne t-shirts, get
creative at the face and body painting stand, pose and engage with the
props. People were also able to share their excitement and creativity
with the crowd by interacting with the digital screens.
GUINNESS AFRICA SPECIAL
is the unique quality of Guinness stout with natural African extracts
for a vibrant and refreshing taste. The beer is 5% alcohol by volume and
sold at a recommended retail price of only N200.
It is a vibrant and colourful brand that
has been made by us for us. From the drink itself and the packaging
being truly African, to the event space and props that allow young
people interact with the brand and make it their own to the advertising
that was created by young Nigerian graffiti artist Osa7, this one is
ours.
N.B: It is not for sale for persons under the age of 18. Please drink responsibly.
Social Media Week Lagos kicked off yesterday.
There are lots of exciting events all week long.
To register, visit the schedule page on the SMW Lagos official website and click the event you are interested in. You can register for your free badge or if you want the VIP experience, buy an Executive VIP Badge.
Feb 23 Tuesday PenCom Innovators Breakfast & Fireside Chat with Chinelo Anohu-Amazu
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Hosted by Pencom
Innovation Stage
Official Event
Showcase / Business
Feb 23 Tuesday SME Support Clinic
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hosted by The Future Project
Red Media Africa
Official Event
Multi-format / Business
Feb 23 Tuesday TECHNOLOGY & THE YOUNGPRENEUR: FORBES- 30 UNDER 30 LEADERS USING TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS TO CLOSE THE POVERTY GAP
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Hosted by Aim Higher Africa and Forbes Africa
Independent Event
Panel / Business
SOLD OUT
Feb 23 Tuesday Harnessing The Tech Advantage for Business Growth
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hosted by RedBrooks Consulting
The JobMag Centre
Independent Event
Panel / Business
SOLD OUT
Feb 23 Tuesday Technically Speaking…The Future of The Contributory Pension Scheme
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Hosted by PenCom
Innovation Stage
Official Event
Panel / Business
Feb 23 Tuesday Executive Boardroom Open Hours
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Hosted by Social Media Week Lagos
Executive Boardroom
Independent Event
Other / Business
SMW Lagos Executive Badge required
Feb 23 Tuesday Destination Lagos: A Digital Journey
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Hosted by SMW Lagos
Experience Stage
Official Event
Panel / Business
Feb 23 Tuesday Lufthansa Arrivals Lounge at #TravelAfricaDay
10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Hosted by SMW Lagos
Experience Stage
Official Event
Networking Mixer / Culture
Feb 23 Tuesday Online Livestreams: Best Practices From Naij.com
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Hosted by Naij.com
Masterclass Suite
Independent Event
Panel / Media
Feb 23 Tuesday Harnessing Your Consumer’s Digital Insights With Analytics
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Hosted by RainyLemon Limited
Hangout Suite
Independent Event
Panel / Business
Feb 23 Tuesday Spinlet Live! Being a Social Media Star & Succeeding in the Music Industry
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Hosted by Spinlet
Spinlet HQ
Independent Event
Panel / Media
Feb 23 Tuesday PenCom 1-to-1
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hosted by PenCom
Executive Boardroom
Official Event
Workshop / Business
Feb 23 Tuesday Driving Tourism… The African Story
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Hosted by Lagos LaidBac
Experience Stage
Official Event
Panel / Culture
Feb 23 Tuesday Access Nigeria: Connecting Citizens to Government Using Technology
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Hosted by BudgIT Nigeria
Innovation Stage
Independent Event
Keynote / Politics
Feb 23 Tuesday Harnessing The Combination Of Digital For Print
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Hosted by Tush Magazine
Hangout Suite
Independent Event
Talk / Media
Feb 23 Tuesday Going Digital! How Nigerian Businesses Are Embracing Digital Transformation
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Hosted by Accenture
Masterclass Suite
Official Event
Class / Business
SOLD OUT
Feb 23 Tuesday #PowerUp Lunch Hour
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Hosted by Casper & Gambini
Executive Lounge
Official Event
Networking Mixer / Networking & Parties
SMW Lagos Executive Badge required
Feb 23 Tuesday Harnessing Digital Innovation for Social Good: The NESCAFÉ Get Started Prize
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Hosted by Nescafé (Nestlé)
Innovation Stage
Official Event
Panel / Business
Feb 23 Tuesday Digital 101: Improve Your Content Marketing Game
2:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Hosted by Digify Bytes
Hangout Suite
Official Event
Workshop / Marketing
SOLD OUT
Feb 23 Tuesday Industry Opportunities for Tech-Savvy Students & Graduates
2:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Hosted by Paradigm Initiative Nigeria
Masterclass Suite
Independent Event
Panel / Tech
Feb 23 Tuesday The Africa You Don’t See: Sharing Our Journey Through Photos
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Hosted by SMW Lagos
Experience Stage
Official Event
Panel / Culture
Feb 23 Tuesday #InstaWalk Walking Photo Tour Powered By Instagram
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Hosted by SMW Lagos
Experience Stage
Official Event
Workshop / Culture
Feb 23 Tuesday Digital Marketing, Branding, Communications for Semantic Web aka Web 3.0
4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Hosted by Cymantiks Limited
Masterclass Suite
Official Event
Workshop / Business
SOLD OUT
Feb 23 Tuesday Where Social Media Meets Power
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Hosted by BudgIT and SaharaReporters
Innovation Stage
Official Event
Panel / Politics
Feb 23 Tuesday CREATIVE CONVOS: The Business of Design
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM
Hosted by Printivo.com
Masterclass Suite
Independent Event
Talk / Business
Feb 23 Tuesday Communicating Creativity: Running Big Campaigns With Small Budgets
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Hosted by Whitespace Creative Agency
Innovation Stage
Independent Event
Panel / Marketing
Feb 23 Tuesday #CirocLife VIP Social Lounge Powered by @CirocLifeNGR
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Hosted by Ciroc Premium Vodka
#CIROClife Lounge
Official Event
Party / Networking & Parties
SMW Lagos Executive Badge required
It’s a Triple Dose of Social Media Stars with Bizzle, Zina Anumudu and Dodos Uvieghara on the Cover of Bold Magazine’s New Issue
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December
2015 saw the launch of BOLD Magazine’s captivating debut issue with
talented TV personality Stephanie Coker as its cover girl. Now following
on from a great issue, BOLD returns with their 2.0 edition.
It is no secret that the Web is the new
cool, especially as social media is in the forefront of it all. The
digital sphere has grown rapidly since the days of MSN/Yahoo chat and
MySpace. Platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are now
taking over and are the go-to’s for news, gossip, fashion, style
inspirations and even real-life stories. In this new issue of BOLD, they
highlight all of that and more.
Featuring three of Nigeria’s most prominent rising social media stars; Zina, Bizzle and Dodos
as the cover personalities, they take us into their world of what it’s
like being the forces that are influencing the “next gen.” of Nigerian
youth, and the overall youth culture; in their respective fields.
Young promising writer, Seyi Fajemirokun
breaks down a story that shook up social media, shedding light on a
topic not often spoken about or hardly mentioned in Nigeria/Africa –
RAPE, in a feature aptly titled “the girl who cried rape”.
On a lighter note, eloquent fashion blogger Temi Otedola
features in a fashion editorial where she gives her own interpretation
of some of this years spring and Instagram inspired trends.
This issue is also packed with
sensational fashion and beauty editorials as well as cool fashion finds
to get you in the mood for spring.
Download the bold app on iTunes and Google playstore to get your very own issue for free, or head on to www.bmafrica.com to read up on the full issue.
DATE/FIGHT NIGHT Styling and creative direction (@bellaadeleke) Photography: Ademola Odusami (@mr_laah) MUA; Dolly Okunsaya (@deebeautebydolly) Hair; Andree Marie (@andreemarie)
The Wedding Daddy Always Wanted ♥ Kashi & Rotimi’s Outdoor Vow Renewal at Oriental Hotel
14.01.2016
Kashi and Rotimi did a vow renewal in Nigeria after four years of marriage, to honor her dad who was too sick to travel during her court wedding in 2011. Her father is now resting with the Lord, a few months after being a part of the celebration – which also fell on her birthday.
For the UK-based couple’s vow renewal, they opted for a unique outdoor venue – a terrace at Oriental Hotel in May 2015.
This isn’t our usual BellaNaija Weddings feature, we ask the bride, also a planner, about planning her traditional and white wedding from abroad, advice for couples planning their wedding and more.
Be inspired!
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~ Photography: Photonimi
BellaNaija Weddings: How many years have you been married? Kashi & Rotimi: Four years.
BNW: How was your first wedding? Kashi & Rotimi: We had one in 2011. It was a court wedding at the Lewisham registry in London with a few witnesses.
BNW: Why did you decide to do a vow renewal?Kashi: Because my father was unable to travel to England for our court wedding in 2011. He was diagnosed terminally ill, of kidney failure and since he was over 70 years old, a transplant was not an option. He would be on dialysis. While he became ill it was his wish for us to return home for a traditional wedding. So myself and my husband wanted to belatedly fulfill his wish and also get a chance to have the elaborate celebration in front of all our family and loved ones, my wedding planner self also wanted to renew our vows to reaffirm them again, but this time with our entire and loved ones present.
BNW: How was the planning process like? As a planner did it make things easier? Kashi: I have heard nightmares about wedding planners not being able to plan their own weddings but it went suprisingly smoothly for me. I had a cute guest list so running the list it was done in a week and the utmost passion for wedding planning and even though I was planning from the UK I had procured the services of a very efficient event manager in Nigeria who liaised with vendors on my behalf and did the site viewing. Also, thanks to modern technology I sometimes felt like I was actually there in person especially when she Skyped me from the venue we settled on, which was Oriental Hotel.Social media made it easy to follow trend and styles from BellaNaija Weddings and updates from vendors and What’s App made it easy to chat to them and exchange pictures and ideas. The entire process with all vendors I chose was as smooth as the icing on my cake.
BNW: Advice for other brides planning their weddings?Kashi: Use a Planner
I would advise brides planning their wedding to use a wedding planner and an event /wedding coordinator to make their day as calm and pleasurable as possible. Also, be sure to incorporate their interests into their day as it is indeed their special day and not anyone else’s. While the guests are important and should be catered for accordingly remember you cannot please everyone, so draw a budget with your planner and stick to it, estimate for excesses but don’t over do it because their is life after the wedding and the marriage is more important than the day. Make the day as personal to you and hubby as possible and you will be more than happy to remember it come anniversary day.
Make Your Wedding Suit Your Personality
For example, I love nature and simplicity so my pre-wedding shoot was shot at a beach.It was all about nature and us in our natural look so no make up or formal studio shoot. And my wedding renewal was taken overlooking the seas right under the skies. Meanwhile the ambience of where we would renew the vows mattered to both of us so we had a healthy budget for the venue we felt could provide the atmosphere we wanted. This include shelling out for a decent live music set-up as both I and my husband love a good boogie.
Spend More on What You Care About
While some brides have a higher budget for decor, makeup or even alcohol and some for honeymoon but whatever you choose to make your higher priority please do ensure it is something you will look back and and remember it as intensely personal to you. And please do get a professional photographer to capture those amazing moments, choose your favourite colours you would like to see guests come as your layout. I love earthy colours such as gold burnt orange and rose gold but I like peach a lot so I had my layout outside in gold and peach and inside in rose gold sequin which looked great for the after party, be creative and fun or get a planner that is.I had my 8 table names 8 love languages and I wanted to include Nigerian languages as well, while it was easy to get it in Yoruba and Igbo as the two most documented languages Google wasn’t friendly with other dialects so I had to get the translation of love in Tiv, itsekiri, Irohobo and calabar from friends who were from that tribe. Thank you Eno Essien.
Make a Guest List … if You Can
Also I have noticed Nigerians rarely have a guest list and mostly have close to a thousand guests. If you come from a large extended or royal family that’s ok and inevitable but if not draw up a guest list, invite your family and just a few work colleagues and close friends you would love to witness your memorable day that can also help slim down your budget or keep it the same but create a better quality experience for a fewer guests. The last thing you want is a massive turn out of unknown faces on your big day, weddings are special events done once I cannot stress enough how personal it should be.Use the Beauty Around You in Nigeria
Generally, I think Nigeria’s beauty is under-appreciated. And I am glad that I was able to take photos that higlight just how wonderful it really is. The scenery in Lagos Island is breathtaking and I felt blessed to be able to return on such a special occassion. I’ll tell you a secret, my husband and I have already talked about returning to Nigeria to renew our vows when we make it to our silver wedding anniversary God willing and already eyeing Calabar town in Nigeria ….
The beauty of it was not just in getting married again but to the same man in my home country in the presence of our family and loved ones on a memorable day as my birthday.
The couple also wanted to share their Wedding Video by The Wedding TV
We wish Kashi and Rotimi the very best of married life, now and forever.
