Category: News
INSTAGRAM LAUNCHES ‘IGTV’ FOR VIDEOS
Instagram just got, even more, video friendly as the company has launched a new app called IGTV that will feature full-screen, hour-long videos created by some of your favorite publishers and celebrities. You can access IGTV two ways. There’s a button in the top right part of the Instagram app, next to the DM paper…
JAY-Z NAMED CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF PUMA’S BASKETBALL DIVISION
JAY-Z has been handed a high-profile role at sports brand Puma as it relaunches itself in basketball. ESPN reports that Jay will act as creative director, leading the brand in marketing campaigns, identifying talent, and having a voice on product. The sportswear brand made the announcement on Monday after signing NBA draft prospects DeAndre Ayton, Marvin Bagley III,…
FACEBOOK TO EMBARK ON UNIVERSITY ROADSHOW ACROSS 13 SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA
Facebook is embarking on a roadshow, the tech giant set to visit 13 universities across Nigeria in 30 days. The roadshow is a part of its ongoing commitment and investment in growing the tech ecosystem, and driving innovation across Nigeria. The new FB Start Accelerator programme, a deep-tech focused research and mentorship-driven initiative, will be the…
MUSIC SENSATION S GEE ANNOUNCES EXIT FROM RECORD LABEL; 1404 ENTERTAINMENT.
Nigerian Music Sensation, Shittu Ganiyu popularly known as S Gee has announced his exit from 1404 Entertainment, which he was signed to. S Gee also known as Mr. Sweet Melody took to his Instagram page to announce the breaking news to his fans and music lovers. Although, he did not state the reason behind the…
NIGERIA’S WORLD CUP KIT SOLD OUT IN THE UK.
The 2018 world cup kit of Nigeria’s football team, the Super Eagles, has sold out in London with the home kit selling out in minutes. The kit is reputed to be the most beautiful of all the national teams to play in the world cup in Russia, and had racked up 3 million pre-orders before its release. The…
#BBNAIJA’S ALEX LAUNCHES YOUTUBE CHANNEL “THE ALEX UNUSUAL EMPIRE”.
It feels good to see all the housemates of the Big Brother Naija reality show using the platform for good by venturing into what they love, be it acting, music, dancing, skincare or fitness. Former housemate Alex has just announced the launch of her YouTube channel “Alex Unusual Empire” and also released a teaser. She says; Everyone is…
ADEBOLA WILLIAMS, TOYIN ABRAHAM, DADDY FREEZE, KENNY BLAQ, LASIS ELEN SPEAK AT HANDLE IT AFRICA SOCIAL MEDIA CONFERENCE 2.
For the second straight year, Handle It Africa witnessed the convergence of upwardly mobile Nigerian youth for a day when social media took centre stage.The social media conference organized by Olufemi Oguntamu of Penzaarville Africa debuted on an impressive note in 2017, hence the follow-up was expected to be a notch higher – and it did deliver. The likes…
DAVIDO, WIZKID, SIMI WIN BIG AT HEADIES AWARDS
The Headies (also known as Hip Hop World Awards), since 2006 has been recognizing and celebrating outstanding achievement in Nigeria’s music industry. The 12th edition of the award show has just come to an end and we have the full list of winers for you. Wizkid, Simi and Davido were the biggest winners of the night. Wizkid won three…
ALEX AKANDE UNSCRIPTED
Alex Oluwatayo Akande is black and magic! Powerful right foot, relentless energy, unfading smile even after a horror tackle, the once unknown foreigner has endeared himself to the people of Hong Kong. Donning his No. 8 jersey for SC Kitchee, the Nigerian born footballer and business man, spoke with Adeola about life in the far…
WENGER TO END 22-YEAR ARSENAL STAY THIS SUMMER.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will be leaving the club this summer, ending his 22-year association with the club, the Frenchman announced on Friday. The 68-year-old’s position has come under intense scrutiny over the past 18 months due to repeated failings in the Premier League and Champions League. The Frenchman has lifted the FA Cup in…