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  • 10 of Our Favorite Street Foods Out Of Nigeria

    10 of Our Favorite Street Foods Out Of Nigeria

    For the benefit of our readers that might not have had the privilege (yes, privilege) of sampling most of the amazing street foods Nigeria has to offer, we made a list of our favorites, that have rightfully become staples in most of our diets.

    1. Corn and Ube (African Pear)

    The corn could either be boiled

    …or roasted. 

    Both are seriously awesome, and the ube is a necessity.

    2. Boli (Roasted Plantain)

    The Boli is either served with peppered sauce and fish (Port Harcourt Style).

    …or with groundnut (Lagos style).

    To be completely honest, PH style is way better.

    3. Ewa Agoyin

    This is specially prepared beans served with really spicy stew.

    paired with Agege bread, of course.

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    4. Okpa

    This is an eastern delicacy made of bambara nut flour.

    It’s really delicious.

    5. Akara (Beans cake)

    These are deep fried beans ball made out of  grounded beans mixed with pepper, onions and other spices.

    It’s heaven with pap (that’s a whole other story).

    6. Suya

    This is barbecued meat, fish or chicken.

    A man arranges sticks of meat on a mud platform for roasting in the ancient city of Kano 19 April, 2007. Roasted meat on sticks popularly known as 'Suya' is a common delicacy in northern Nigeria. AFP PHOTO PIUS UTOMI EKPEI

    We think it goes best with garri, but that’s just us.

    7. Abacha (African Salad)

    It’s made primarily with dried shredded cassava.

    8. Moin Moin

    This is cooked bean pudding made out of grounded peeled beans, onion and other spices.

    Moin Moin

    You could either get it wrapped in a leaf or a plastic bag. The one in the leaf is usually better.

    9. Puff Puff

    This is a deep-fried snack made out of flour, sugar and yeast.

    Puff Puff

    Sigh! So beautiful.

    10. Kokoro

    This is a deep-fried snack made from a paste of maize flour mixed with sugar and cassava or yam flour.

    The crunchy goodness.

    You can find most of them almost anywhere, a few of them might require some deeper searching, but they are all worth it. Now, don’t forget to share to  make your friends and followers hungry.

    Featured Image: Nigerian Food Channel

    Daniel Orubo

  • Toke Makinwa Takes Miami

    Toke Makinwa Takes Miami


    The gorgeous media personality,Toke Makinwa is currently on a girls’ trip out in Miami; and if the pictures on her Instagram are anything to go by, she is currently having the time of her life.

    Here she is looking stunning on a yacht.

    https://instagram.com/p/7Qg1CMDniE/?taken-by=tokemakinwa

    Here she is with the rest of her squad.

    https://instagram.com/p/7XAazquycS/?taken-by=gbemioo

    Here she is again looking fit as hell in a yellow bikini.

    https://instagram.com/p/7SCy2iDnh9/?taken-by=tokemakinwa

     

    https://instagram.com/p/7Qu2AnDnjX/?taken-by=tokemakinwa

     

    https://instagram.com/p/7QrpF-DnsH/?taken-by=tokemakinwa

    Here she is having fun on a jet ski.

    https://instagram.com/p/7QxHaOjnon/?taken-by=tokemakinwa

    Her she is again looking seriously elegant.

    https://instagram.com/p/7XAIgdDnv3/?taken-by=tokemakinwa

     

    Daniel Orubo

  • 7 Tunde Kelani Films You Should Watch Immediately

    7 Tunde Kelani Films You Should Watch Immediately


    When I hear the name Tunde Kelani, I immediately think ‘visionary.’ The filmmaker, director, photographer, cinematographer and producer is nothing short of extraordinary.

    He clearly strives hard to promote Nigeria’s under-appreciated cultural heritage through his movies and plays, and these 7 films from the legend show him working at the peak of his range:

    1. Saworoide (1999)

    Saworoide follows the story of Lapite, the King-elect of Jogbo, who has decided to enrich himself upon ascending the throne. He eliminates all those who oppose him through any means necessary.

    You can and should watch this for free, here.

    2. Maami (2011)

    Maami follows the story of a single mother and her young son living in poverty. Although her big heart, enterprising spirit and brave soul, make her the center of her son’s world, everything changes when he begins to long for the father he has never known. It features a magnetic performance from Funke Akindele.

    You can and should watch this for free, here.

    3. O Le Ku (1997)

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    O Le Ku follows the story of Ajani, a final year student of the University of Ibadan as he is pressured by his mother to pick a life partner between his girlfriend Asake, the beautiful Lola he just met, and Sade, a childhood acquaintance that just came back into his life..

    4. The Narrow Path (2006)

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    The Narrow Path follows the story of Awero as she chooses between various suitors; then a terrible experience, expectations from her family, and a dated culture turn her wedding night into a nightmare.

    5. Thunderbolt (2001)

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    Thunderbolt follows the story of Ngozi and Yinka who meet and fall in love during their National Youth Service. Their eventual marriage, against folk wisdom soon develops countless problems fueled by horrible rumors.

    6. Arugba (2010)

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    Arugba follows the ornate romance between the Arugba – the virgin who carries the sacrificial calabash into the river during the Osun Osogbo festival – and a young dancer intent on winning her heart.

    7. The Campus Queen (2004)

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    The Campus Queen follows the story of the beautiful and daring Banke as she embarks on an adventure with the Military Governor who is completely infatuated with her.

    You can visit tundekelani.tv to see more of his exceptional productions for free. Please, don’t forget to share with your friends and followers.

     

    Daniel Orubo

  • Here is Definitive Proof that Funmi Iyanda is Immortal

    Here is Definitive Proof that Funmi Iyanda is Immortal


    We have all witnessed the wonderful Funmi Iyanda steadily rise to the status of Media Juggernaut over the past couple of years.

    The broadcaster, journalist, columnist, and blogger shows no signs of slowing down, and while her accomplishments and the contents of her awards shelf continue to grow, three things seem to have remained constant.

    Her wit.

    Her love for Chelsea.

    …and her age.

    https://twitter.com/sheOnMyBiscuit/status/586568138126417920

    Are we seriously expected to believe that this woman is 44 years old?

    Funmi Iyanda 44

    Nope. Nah. Uhn-Uhn. I’m not buying it.

    I mean, just take a look at her 9 years ago.

    Funmi 9

    Then 8 years ago.

    Funmi 8

    …and here she is again 4 years ago.

    Funmi 4

    How in the world is this even possible?

    Quick Question: Does it still count as immortality if the person is actually aging in reverse?

    https://instagram.com/p/2DXb_qG-2g/?taken-by=funmiiyanda

    Wait, before you answer that, let me just point out that this was taken 5 months ago.

    https://instagram.com/p/1TGxorm-9u/?taken-by=funmiiyanda

    …and this was taken 17 whole years ago.

    Funmi Iyanda 17

    Yup, I’m officially stressed. I think the conclusion is pretty obvious too; Funmi Iyanda is immortal and will most definitely outlive us all. We’ll check back in another 5 years when she will surely look even better than she does now.

    You can visit her instagram page @funmiiyanda to see even more ageless pictures of her.

    Now, don’t forget to share to your friends and followers.

    Daniel Orubo

  • 10 Times Don Jazzy Actually Won Twitter

    10 Times Don Jazzy Actually Won Twitter


    Whether you realize it or not, Don Jazzy owns Nigerian Twitter; the rest of us are simply renting. We are honestly still waiting for him to launch his own social media class, but are we really even worthy?

    From starting day-long trends to filling the pockets of his many followers, these were 10 times Don Jazzy was the undisputed King of Nigerian Twitter:

    1. When he convinced us we could all look as good as Korede Bello winking.

    It was obviously a lie, but we all bought it.

    2. When he bought a follower a TV just because he asked.

    I just need 100k, sir. Just 100k.

    3. When he shut down the Secondary School in Nigeria trend.

    He won. Trend over.

    4. When he taught us how to handle success in the music industry.

    While we only taught you how to make a hit song, he taught what comes next.

    5. When he flawlessly trolled Meek Mill

    6. …and Nicki Minaj.

    The Troll King.

    7. When his sarcasm won.

    Still laughing.

    8. When he asked the important question.

    Since no one else was going to…

    9. When he gave us perfect life advice.

    10. When he had the perfect reply to a troll.

    With a picture and everything.

    Now, don’t forget to share with your friends and followers to remind everyone just how awesome Don Jazzy is.

     

    Daniel Orubo

  • The Movie Adaptation of Uzodinma Iweala’s Novel is already getting Oscar Buzz

    The Movie Adaptation of Uzodinma Iweala’s Novel is already getting Oscar Buzz

    Daniel Orubo

  • 15 Pictures That Are Too Real For People Who Drive in Lagos

    15 Pictures That Are Too Real For People Who Drive in Lagos

    Daniel Orubo

  • The 7 Kinds of People You Will Meet at a Nigerian Cinema

    The 7 Kinds of People You Will Meet at a Nigerian Cinema

    Daniel Orubo

  • 10 of the Funniest Onscreen Nigerian Characters of All Time

    10 of the Funniest Onscreen Nigerian Characters of All Time

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  • The Foodie’s Guide to the Twitter Premier League

    The Foodie’s Guide to the Twitter Premier League

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