Hello selfie lovers, are you still snoozing on the “Spark up your selfie” challenge? Hundreds of selfie lovers have been sending in their entries, you do not want to be the odd one out.
If you are just hearing the news, here is a recap, TECNO is looking for the new Face of Spark! And it could be you.
Nigeria’s largest smartphone, TECNO, is looking for creative people who can create “out of the box” imagery with their faces to participate in a challenge called “Spark Your Selfie.”
Eight people will have a chance to win a cash prize of 4,000,000. The winners would be unveiled as the TECNO Face of Spark, and go home with a brand new Spark 9 device and free photo sessions.
You want to be the face of TECNO Spark? Here’s How to Participate.
Take a creative selfie of yourself in different scenes and spaces. Selfie in front of a high-rise building, Mirror selfie, selfie in a beautiful landscape or Landmark, selfie in a creative DIY space etc.
On Facebook, post your entry as a comment under the activity pinned post using #SparkYourSelfie and #TECNOSpark9Selfie
Votes would be opened to the public, and the male and female with the highest vote would become the FACE OF SPARK.
That’s not all, each week be among the lucky 2 winners to win a phone from the Spark Ambassador, Fireboy on Instagram. It’s easy, post your creative selfie on Instagram using #SparkYourSelfie and #Spark9xFireboy and be a lucky winner. This is a competition anyone can be part of, so tell your friends and family to participate in this challenge and show off their skills.
Hurry, the Spark Your Selfie Challenge will end on the 22nd of July 2022. Be sure to follow TECNO on all their social media pages for more updates regarding the TECNO Spark Your Selfie Challenge. Send in those spectacular selfies now and you could be the face of the TECNO Spark.
Recent conversations on social media have got people talking about Premium food brand Mamador’s latest campaign tagged ‘Explore Your Flavour’. The conversation which was sparked with the hashtag #WhatsyourFlavour, got notable influencers and personalities; Veteran Nollywood actor; Ufuoma Mcdermott, Talented chef; Ifeyinwa Mogekwu of Ify’s Kitchen, Diary of a Naija Girl: Ife Agoro and the notable Lady Painter and Lady Mechanic, share their self-exploration story via videos on their Instagram pages.
The message which was launched as Mamador’s new communication, is a wake-up call for every Nigerian woman to experience life outside of routines and step into a world of endless possibilities; Inspiring women to explore all sides of themselves ‘their flavours’ and seek to achieve fulfilment in their chosen endeavours.
Speaking about the new communication launch and the commitment of the brand to inspiring Nigerian women, Head of Marketing PZ Wilmar, Chioma Mbanugo stated that the idea behind the ‘Explore your flavours’ theme was born out of a need to inspire women to pursue those forgotten passions and dreams that may have been pushed aside due to circumstantial coercions and life pressures.
“The average Nigerian woman is nurturing a potential talent or two which she refuses to explore due to circumstances or maybe societal pressure. Mamador is out to give her that boost of confidence she needs to remember those talents and explore her flavours outside of her usual life routines.”
Over the years, Mamador has made strong contributions to the Nigerian society, championing women’s causes, from its innovative virtual Mamador August Meeting, Corporate social initiatives that have been aimed at women at all levels and its celebration of the Nigerian heroics of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Mamador is produced by PZ Wilmar, a joint venture between PZ Cussons and Wilmar International. Mamador products include, cooking oil, seasoning cubes and spread for bread.
This quiz will determine if your best friend is actually your #PadiofLife or if you’re just tagging along.
There are 3 things that are certain in this life – death, taxes and the presence of crypto bros on the internet. You may have likely run into a crypto bro or you may have not. Either way, consider this an introductory course into crypto bros.
Who are Crypto Bros?
Crypto bros are people who buy crypto, sell crypto or work in the crypto ecosystem. Matter of fact, if you have a crypto wallet, you’re a crypto bro. This community has a very low entry barrier but is very high stress inducing. Think of it as entering a swimming pool that is also a stream, an ocean and a dried up lake.
Without further ado, let’s meet the 10 types of crypto bros you are likely to find:
WAGMI Bro
WAGMI stands for “We are gonna make it”, so you already know this bro is always optimistic. His most used emoji is the rocket emoji. The market can be falling to the depths of tartarus and he will still be posting WAGMI. He’s pitched his tent in the crypto market and that’s where he will remain come hail or highwater.
Elon Musk Lite
Imagine Elon Musk as a Nigerian born and bred in Lagos. Now add privilege and capitalism and excess hustling and crypto enthusiasm to the mix. The Elon Musk Lite bro can be found making cryptic tweets and debating in comment sections. Best believe he owns the top 5 cryptos – BTC, ETH, SOL, ADA AND XRP. He also owns USDT and USDC. But he will never admit to owning them unless backed into a corner.
NGMI Bro
The Direct opposite of WAGMI bro, “Not gonna make it”. The moment the market dips even a little, he starts calling on the ancestors for help and dragging everybody that has ever tweeted about crypto or blockchain or web3.
FOMO Bro
Whenever new cryptocurrency is launched, this bro is right there ready to buy. He is always battling fear of missing out (FOMO) and losing. Yet, he keeps buying coin after coin, and participating in as many airdrops as he can catch.
The Whales
The Whales are the crypto big boys, they own and move crypto in large quantities. They rarely speak about crypto but they’re always at the backend moving the market. You’ll probably see them spending your annual salary on a Friday night at Zorya night club or W Bar.
The Dip Buyers
These ones wait for the market to dip then swoop in to buy coins and coins. Their motto is #buythedip come rain or shine. The bearish market is when they come alive and are most active online.
Yellow Crypto Bro
The chillest of all crypto bros. All they do is Sell USDT, introduce people to crypto and make threads explaining how to trade. If you need the best crypto memes, tips and market advice, they’re your plug. They also know where to get the best rates in the crypto market.
BTC Boys
These bros believe in bitcoin supremacy. If it is not bitcoin, they’re not interested. The amount of bitcoin they’re holding might rival that of the crypto whales.
Founder Bros
Founder bros are always building or announcing a new product or a new round of funding. Their twitter page has a nice balance of life wisdom, finance tweets and blockchain nuggets.
The HODL Bros
These bros are the no retreat no surrender of crypto. If the market likes it, it should fall to the ground, they’re not selling. It is rising to the moon? they still won’t sell.. They will hold on to their coins for dear life.
Crypto bros can be a handful, especially to non-crypto people, but they are also quite interesting once you get past all the rocket emojis and acronyms.
If you want a stress-free way to connect to the crypto community and understand how crypto actually works, join the Yellow Card community by checking out the Yellow Card blog or easily buy and sell crypto in Nigeria by signing up. Who knows, you just might become a WAGMI bro or an Elon Musk Lite.
Eva Wine Nigeria, the No. 1 premium non-alcoholic wine drink in the country, is excited to announce the launch of “The Search for Miss Eva” contest, a 5-week online competition aimed at choosing a new brand ambassador for Eva Wine.
Ex BBN housemate, Anita Natasha Akide, popularly known as Tacha and Nollywood Star and Blood Sisters’ sweetheart, Deyemi Okanlawon, are collaborating to launch the campaign.
According to them, the campaign has different stages. The first phase; The #happymisseva challenge is where smart and creative Nigerian ladies can join the contest. The second stage is the shortlisting stage where contestants are tested for the required Miss Eva qualities and then, the grand finale stage where the winner emerges.
The excitement starts right from the call for entries and the steps to being part of it are simple:
Step 1: Ensure you are a Nigerian lady between the ages of 25 to 35.
Step 2: Join the #happymisseva challenge on TikTok/I.G. Make a creative video vibing with a bottle of Eva wine and the “HappyMissEva” sound.
Step 3: Upload the video on TikTok/Instagram using the hashtag #happymisseva and tag us @evawinenigeria. Encourage your friends and followers to watch, like and comment on your video.
Step 4: Terms and conditions apply. Please read here.
Every social media user will also have the opportunity to engage and vote for their favourite contestants via all official handles of Eva Wine.
TikTok: @evawinenigeria
I.G: @evawinenigeria
FB: @evawinenigeria
The YouTube channel: EvaTV, also offers exciting updates, fresh gist and regular GIVEAWAY!
Wondering why Eva Wine Nigeria decided not to engage a top celebrity as its brand ambassador? The Country Manager for Eva Group, Mr. Temitope Akanji Sanni, said that one of the driving forces of the brand is the desire to support the Nigerian youth through the media and entertainment industry.
He further explained, “So, we are not just looking for a ready-made star, we rather want to make a regular, everyday lady a star. Let that average Nigerian woman who is smart, witty and beautiful be allowed to become a celebrity as well.
“Another way to look at this is that the role practically offers her a path to grow her career with a well-paid job representing our brand for 1 year, as well as the goodies and job benefits it affords her, like international travel opportunities, representing the brand in corporate functions, hosting parties and fun occasions, international exposure; mingling with the A-list celebrities in and outside the country etc…
“The opportunities are simply enormous and our ultimate fulfilment would be when on that stage at the Grand finale, a truly convivial lady with exceptional personalities and brains emerges as our Miss Eva.”
The Grand Finale of the competition – a live show to unveil the New Face of Eva Wine – will be held on Sunday, 7th of August, 2022 in the 5-star Marriot Hotels Ikeja. It promises to be an evening of glitz, glamour and quality entertainment with the handsome and amiable host Deyemi Okanlawon.
Eva Wine Nigeria, with its sparkling appearance and taste, is a household name and the nation’s standard for non-alcoholic wine for family and friends. Watch interesting #HappyMissEva entries on TikTok.
[Deyemi Okanlawon talks about his kind of Nigerian Woman as @EvaWineNigeria launches ‘Search for Miss Eva’]
Is your significant other the best thing since agege bread or is it time to return to the streets?
These are surefire signs that your partner doesn’t mean you well:
They don’t brush their teeth first thing in the morning
Do we need to tell you that they’re trying to suffocate you with bad breath? Stay woke.
They brush their teeth immediately they wake up
Who are they trying to smell good and stay healthy for, exactly? Check the streets, your boo might be there.
They like pasta
If your partner has a taste for creamy pasta and its cousins, your account or your lactose intolerant bowels are in danger.
Their beliefs are questionable
If your significant other is already saying stuff like, “30+ women are expired goods,” “partners don’t need to know about each other’s finances” or “Semo is nice,” why are you still there?
They have to travel 6 times a year
Are they in a weird competition with Bubu? Your partner clearly has no other plans than to erase your account. Avoid them.
You’ve still not seen their apartment
They’re trying to show you that they live on the streets. You have no future there.
Their mantra is “I can’t kill myself”
They spend money anyhow and blame it on mercury and her lucozade. Do you really want to be with someone that discourages you from smart financial decisions and investments in this economy?
All you both do is watch TikTok videos
You: “Baby, I really want to learn more about real estate, Bitcoin and NFTs.”
Them:
They don’t listen to the “To Be Quite Honest” Podcast
If your partner hasn’t told you about this podcast, they obviously don’t mean you well. They talk about real estate, investment opportunities, social trends, and other stuff that’ll bring you out of poverty. It’s not every time food or movies, sometimes think about your future.
To Be Quite Honest Podcast is a fun and engaging stop for everything about real estate investment. Get updates on new episodes on Instagram via @tobequitehonestpod
Will you listen?
Aries
Do not rush with your trading decisions. Pay attention to signals and double-check your entry and exit points.
Taurus
Analyse your performance. Take note of winning and losing trades. When you make a mistake, let it teach you.
Gemini
Time to get some more trader friends. If you’re an active part of the trading community, you can learn a lot.
Cancer
Back to the basics. Assess the effectiveness of your trading strategies. Run your strategies on a demo account and analyse their performance.
Leo
A well-planned strategy will bring you better results. Develop one using fundamental and technical analyses.
Virgo
Find a good balance between trading and life. Try implementing long-term strategies if day trading puts too much pressure on you.
Libra
Check if your broker still has the most favourable trading conditions: whether it charges commissions other than spreads and has swap fees.
Scorpius
Always remember to set a stop loss and a take profit. This way, you’ll protect your trade from both unexpected price fluctuations and your emotions.
Sagittarius
Do not use excessively high leverage. It might increase your profit, but it also increases your risks.
Capricorn
Do not spend more than 4% of your capital on a single trade. Do not enter too many trades at once.
Aquarius
Every week, learn about a new indicator and how it works. You will know a great deal of technical analysis in a month!
Pisces
Try trading in other financial markets. You will likely receive more entry signals and get more experience.
NOTE: We made those astrological predictions to cheer you up a little! Always rely on data and analysis when trading Forex. Don’t forget to learn the basics of Forex trading. OctaFX has lots of educational materials on its site and YouTube page that will help you begin your Forex journey.
There’s a saying that Nigerians are passionate about food. If you don’t believe me, read how these Nigerians regard foods that have their mumu buttons.
“I’ll use the last money in my bank account to buy akara”
— Tega, 23
My mumu button food is probably akara. I don’t eat it often, but when the craving comes upon me, I can decide to trek just so that I can use my last ₦50 to afford even just one ball. I’ve always loved akara because it’s a meal that requires a lot of suffering to make. So eating it feels like a reward. Back in secondary school, I used to go early to the dining hall so I could steal one or two extra akara before anyone came in.
“I love black soup because it takes me back to my roots”
— Tunde, 25
Black soup is one of the traditional soups of the Ondo people; they call it Marugbo. Eating it keeps me connected with my roots in some way, especially since I don’t get to eat it often. When I eat the meal, I feel like I’m in heaven. I’ve been in love with eba and black soup since I was a child. The very first time I tried it was when my grandma came to visit and she cooked the soup.
“I’ll sell everything I own for fried turkey”
— Sheriff, 22
Give me fried turkey and I’ll sell my dad’s house and give you the money. When I was a kid, we ate jollof rice and turkey every single Sunday. I think this is why I currently have an obsession with it. I can’t think straight once there’s any piece of Turkey in sight.
“I love any meal that’s put in front of me”
— Bolu, 24
I‘m a foodie, so I don’t have one particular meal that has my mumu button. I just love food. It’s funny now because, apparently, I didn’t eat so much as a kid. I guess I’m trying to make up for those lost years. Also, I have this thing where I like certain foods more at different periods. Like now, I’m super into soft-serve ice cream. The best part is eating food I didn’t cook or buy. Just send me food and I might fall in love.
“I can eat eba and oha soup for breakfast, lunch and dinner”
— Mimi, 24
Growing up, my mum made oha soup a lot in the house. We loved the soup so much that we ate it with eba any chance we got. It didn’t matter whether it was breakfast, lunch or dinner time. If you want to kidnap me, use eba and oha soup.
“I volunteer to fry dodo so that I can eat it unhindered”
— Maxwell*, 23
Plantain has my heart and soul. I mean, who doesn’t love those golden-brown slices of joy? You can either boil, fry, or roast plantain and all of them bang in their own different ways. When I was younger, I always volunteered to be the one to fry dodo so that I could steal from them as I was frying. Offer me plantain and we instantly become best friends.
“I love anything that’s fried in a pan”
— Chibuike, 26
I really like anything stir-fried. It could be chicken, pasta, or even just plain vegetables. But my absolute favourite is stir-fried noodles. I don’t believe in cooking simple noodles, I like to add a bunch of ingredients and spices inside, then toss everything in a pan. I prefer to do this with Onion Chicken pack because of the flavoured oil that comes with it. I don’t know what’s inside that thing, but I’m obsessed with it. I make stir fry at least three times a week; it’s my go-to meal.
Pasta has my mumu button. I really became obsessed with it last year, when I discovered a restaurant in Benue state that made top-tier seafood pasta. It was one of the highlights of my stay there. I specifically like spaghetti; it’s basic but totally worth it. Whenever I feel down, I cook spaghetti because it’s my comfort food.
“Indomie saved my life in uni and now I’m obsessed”
— Adeola, 25
In university, I became obsessed with Indomie. I started eating it a lot because it was the easiest and fastest thing to make. Anytime I came back from class and I was hungry but tired, I’d make noodles. But it wasn’t just the convenience of it for me. I really liked Indomie because I could add as many ingredients as I wanted to it, to get different kinds of recipes. Each time, I felt as if I was eating a different meal, and that was why I never got tired. Till now, I’ve been obsessed, and I can’t help it.
With technology being seen as a man’s world and the gender digital gap getting wider, especially in Africa, the story of young women who dare to build in a career technology regardless of these factors, is a story that should be told.
Today we explore the journey of eight girls into technology through the help of the EveryGirl programme, to get a glimpse of their experiences and provide leverage for girls contemplating this path.
EveryGirl is the debut programme of the KSH Foundation, designed holistically for young women entrepreneurs between the ages of 15-19 with interest in technology and tech-related fields and prepping them for a career in tech and the world. KSH Foundation is a non-profit organisation that seeks to leverage technology and entrepreneurship and its role in early human development. From desiring generic careers like medicine, law, nursing and now pivoting into tech-enabled solutions, these young women shared with us their experiences with technology and how beneficial the EveryGirl programme has been for them.
Aisha Ahmad, 17, Programming
I desired to be a pilot; I loved their outfits and adventures in different cities. My first encountered with tech was in SS1, a teacher had asked us to create a program at the time and I had no idea how to go about it. Consequently, I was fascinated. From the access tech afforded; online courses to job opportunities, the potential for business growth, and shopping which can be done anywhere in the world. The EveryGirl programme transformed me from timid to confident, improved my self-esteem, and provided an opportunity to meet and network with other like-minded girls.
Alheri Habila, 18
I wanted to be a medical doctor. I was exposed to tech very early (JSS 1) through basic technology. This opened me up to tech and my participation in several other tech pieces of training deepened my appetite. I particularly love the practicality of tech, because almost all my five senses are engaged, making it relatively easy and fun for me. The EveryGirl programme significantly widened my horizon and understanding of the technology world. It’s different because I also developed mental stamina through the assignments and projects. I also came up with a business idea that could change my community and the world.
Obika Victoria Chioma, 19
I wanted a popular and prestigious profession, hence I chose law. My encounter with tech was through my mum’s place of work; I loved to play games so I started exploring. I love that it helps solve problems and equips me to be a problem solver which has refined my outlook on life. The EveryGirl programme was a very exciting experience for me. It equipped me physically, mentally, and emotionally. It felt as though someone was holding my hand and teaching me to thrive in the world of technology.
Emily Rachel, 19
Like most young girls, I dreamed of being a medical doctor. However, my fascination with codes, instructions and computers changed everything. I found it intriguing how a designed output differed from code sets. A friend introduced me to web development, and although I found it difficult initially, eventually, I got the hang of it through an event organized by FemCode Africa. This changed my dream. Tech allows me to solve problems and also gives me the freedom to write codes with a desired output in mind. The highlight of the EveryGirl programme for me was that it taught me to be confident, improved my self-esteem, and taught me to use my voice. It also opened my eyes to business systems and helped kick-started my ideas.
Aisha Daodu, 19, Full Stack Developer
As a child, I was fascinated by lawyers. I enjoyed seeing them solve problems for people. I encountered tech through the Abocoders Academy class, after which I remained passionate about tech. I love the ever-evolving tech industry, with no boundaries and limits yet improving our daily lives. I’m particularly intrigued by the problem-solving ability of tech. The EveryGirl programme virtual classes were enlightening and provided a head start for me in building my career. It provided me with real-life visualization of my ideas and their potential.
Nafisat Abdullahi, 18,
When I was much younger, I wanted to be a nurse. I first encountered tech through the digital literacy programme by Abocoder. I love tech because I can be anything through learning from the comfort of my home. Also, I can write codes to build anything and see it immediately. The EveryGirl beyond the technical classes taught me to be confident, amplify my strengths, work on my weakness, and most importantly that being a girl who is young in tech is not a disadvantage.
Aisha Umar Gimba, 20, Programming
Being a pilot was my dream. However, that changed after I joined Google Developer Student Club in my college where my interest in tech was cultivated. I love the ease tech has provided in every area of human endeavour, the world is evolving and tech has inevitably become part of human life. The EveryGirl programme covered classes on several areas of my interest including self-development courses that helped me have a better outlook on myself. As a tech enthusiast and budding entrepreneur, I found the EveryGirl programme an opportunity to up-skill and showcase my passion.
Omotola Ojegbile, 18
When I was much younger, I wanted to be an orthopedic surgeon. I attended a program aimed at introducing girls to tech; that was where my passion and love for tech was ignited. I love to Code; then there’s the fact that the first programmers were women, the money is also great. In my opinion, coding can ‘power up’ your brain. I became so engrossed that I forgot about my initial dream, I realized it’s potential to make our lives better. The EveryGirl programme was adventurous, enlightening and fun. I was also stretched but I loved it. I learnt skills and mental attitudes to make my journey easier.
One clear recurring theme in these 8 stories, is the audacity to dare, to dream beyond your limitations and be open to learning creative ways to tackle socio-economic issues in your community. It has been a journey of hope and growth, powering through self doubt, the promise of prestige and societal pressure.
The EveryGirl programme strategically paid attention to these challenges which are common with early human development, especially with girls with interest in a male-dominated industry. For the transformation they have received, they are encouraging others, girls, to chase their dreams and never give up. And they believe that this is only the beginning of an inspiring story.
We can be reached via email — admin@khalilhalilu.com — and you can follow us on social media — @ksh_foundation on Instagram and KSH Foundation on Facebook.
These days, every day is a “rainy day”, so saving money for the rainy days is no longer an advice, it is a must. But here is the good part, some good guys have put in the work to help us not only save money easily, but also make money everyday on the money saved, cool right? This is why we are introducing to you ‘FairSave’. Now hear us out;
FairSave is the newest savings product from FairMoney MFB aimed at helping you save and make money while you do other things you love. Here are 5 benefits you enjoy when you make savings a lifestyle with FairMoney’s FairSave:
1. First of all, you get up to 10% interest on whatever you save on the app.
This means that if you put one million in your savings wallet you can get 10% interest on that money for just saving it in that wallet, ok maybe not 1 million, but you get the point.
2. Easy withdrawal
You can withdraw your money (Principal and Interest) anytime you want. Nobody is locking your money for days or months. Your money is readily available and can be accessed anytime you need it.
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It is your money, so why should anyone charge you any dime for withdrawing because you need it. If you decide to remove your money anytime, you will not be charged a dime.
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