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It seems like whenever there’s a lady in my life, I begin to hear the words ‘street smart’ or ‘street wise’ more and more, especially from family.  The fear is always that I am not ...
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23.04.2018
Inspired!

#BellaNaijaMCM Temitope Ogunsemo is Helping Public Schools in Nigeria go Digital 

In today's digital world, data is golden, and the more institutions tap into gathering and utilising data for improvement and progress, the better for them.Anyone who attended a government-owned school in Nigeria is aware of how difficult it is to get your certificates, transcripts, or ...
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23.04.2018
Inspired!

“Follow your passion, don’t follow money” – Simi Esiri shares Life Lessons as SCHICK Magazine turns One

As SCHICK Magazine turns one, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief Simi Esiri stopped to reflect on her 10 years plus journey to this point and more importantly what she’s learnt in the past year of doing business.Here are her lessons in the hope that they encourage you to start whatever ...
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19.04.2018
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Nasir Yammama, Ronke Bamisedun, Paul Kihiko, Ricky Rapa Thompson make Forbes’ 30 Most Promising Young Entrepreneurs in Africa 2018 List

Young people are creating new stories about Africa, revamping the image of what Africa is, and taking us to the world.Forbes, for the 7th year, has recognised 30 young African entrepreneurs who are working hard not just to give Africa a new face, but to make her an easier place for ...
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19.04.2018
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Kehinde Wiley, Cardi B, Issa Rae, Trevor Noah make TIME’s 100 Most Influential People 2018 List

TIME has released the 2018 list of its annual TIME 100: The Most Influential People.This year's list contains legends, as usual, but also for others whom 2018 is an outstanding year, for whom 2018 is "their year."Actors, painters, musicians, businessmen, political leaders, ...
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19.04.2018
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Nigerians trend #LazyNigerianYouths following President Buhari’s Comments

Following President Muhammadu Buhari's comment that a lot of Nigerian youths want to sit at home and do nothing, Nigerians on social media are trending #LazyNigerianYouths.The president had made the comment at the ongoing Commonwealth Head of Governments Meeting (CHOGM) in the ...
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19.04.2018
BN TV

This Powerful “I AM” Series is changing the Narrative! Watch Episode 1 as Tunji Ameen talks overcoming Discrimination as an Albino

I Am is an ongoing series by Chidera Muoka, in collaboration with photographer Niyi Okeowo, aimed at showcasing unique individuals - people who are plus-size, have tribal marks, albinos or have physical scars.The aim of the series is to capture unique people in their most vulnerable form as ...
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19.04.2018
BN TV

“I refuse to be shamed” -23-Year Old Chidera Eggerue is challenging the way the World views Women’s Bodies with #SaggyBoobsMatter

British-Nigerian Chidera Eggerue is one 23-year-old lady who has been able to attain a level of confidence and body security that is very admirable.Popularly known as the Slumflower, she is a blogger and a speaker. Her blog The Slumflower addresses the subjects of female empowerment, ...
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18.04.2018
Music

WATCH Sauti Sol Perform “Live and Die in Africa,” “Sura Yako,” & “Kuliko Jana”at TEDGlobal Conference

At the final session of the 2017 TEDGlobal Conference in Arusha, Tanzania, Kenyan music group Sauti Sol opened event, performing three of their hottest numbers back to back — “Live and Die in Africa,” “Sura Yako,” and “Kuliko Jana.”The performance has now been published by TED with the ...
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18.04.2018
BN TV

WATCH Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie talk being Sexually Assaulted at 17, how Women can find Restitution at Stockholm Forum on Gender Equality

Award-winning Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was one of the 500 gender equality advocates who participated in the Stockholm Forum on Gender Equality in Sweden on 15–17 April.The global forum is about strengthening women’s and girls’ rights, representation and access to ...
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18.04.2018
Career

Weight Management Consultant Damola Ladejobi of AskDamz is our #BellaNaijaWCW this Week

Our #BellaNaijaWCW this week Damola "Damz" Ladejobi of AskDamz, is a weight management, health and fitness consultant who started her business on the heels of a personal struggle with overweight.It all started when she suffered an acute G E R D (Gastroesophogeal Reflux Disease), a ...
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17.04.2018
Features

Love without Borders with Bukola Ayinde: How to Achieve a Truly Inclusive Education System for Children with Disabilities

A few weeks ago, I spoke at a parents and teachers conference on promoting inclusive education. I told the teachers that in a few years’ time they would be required to obtain inclusive teaching skills to meet diverse students' needs in their classrooms.I told them that a time will come it ...
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17.04.2018
Music

“This one is for all the small girls back home in Nigeria” – Dancer who performed with Beyoncé at #Coachella is Thankful

Diddi Emah, a Nigerian dancer who performed with Beyoncé at Coachella, has only praise for the Queen Bee.Emah, a singer, dancer, and entrepreneur, had the spotlight shine on her when she performed as Beyoncé's choir sang her hit "Party."Twirling spirit sticks in the air while dancing, ...
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17.04.2018
Features

Your Better Self with Akanna: The Groomsmen

I was recently asked by a good friend of mine, who was getting married, to be his best man.  I didn’t turn down the opportunity for two reasons: one was that he is indeed a very good friend of mine and I felt honored to be asked, and secondly because good things come out of being best man.  ...
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17.04.2018
BN TV

“My purpose in life is to make the world slightly better than I found it” – Betty Irabor on Forbes Woman Africa’s ‘Against The Odds’ with Peace Hyde | Teaser

Against the Odds Betty Irabor
Betty Irabor has been a leader in the Nigerian publishing sector for over 14 years. But that journey has not been without difficulties.From humble beginnings as the daughter of a Nigerian police officer and a seamstress, she had all the odds stacked against her but somehow, she managed to ...
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16.04.2018
Career

Adetunwase Adenle, the Teacher & Artist with 4 Guinness World Records is our #BellaNaijaMCM this Week

#BellaNaijaMCM this week Adetunwase Adenle, a teacher, artist and marketing consultant has four Guinness World Records, and they all have to do with his work with children.During the Nigeria at 50 celebrations in 2010, Adenle brought 350 Nigerian children together who volunteered to ...
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13.04.2018
BN TV

John Boyega discusses his decision to go into Acting on The Accelerate Master Class | Watch on BN TV

Nigerian Hollywood actor John Boyega, on his visit to Nigeria, spoke at the Accelerate Master Class, where he discussed his career in film.Boyega discussed his decision to go into acting as his niche at 15, and seeking out opportunities for him to learn how to act better.He discussed ...
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13.04.2018
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Commonwealth Games: Nigeria’s Suwaibidu Galadima clinches Gold in Men’s T47 100m

Suwaibidu Galadima, a Nigerian athlete at the 2018 Commonwealth Games has clinched another gold medal at the games, winning the men’s T47 100m.Galadima ran a time of 11.04 seconds in the race for athletes with disabilities, primarily for competitors with a wrist or below amputation, ...
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13.04.2018
News

#GC2018: Oluwatobiloba Amusan becomes First Nigerian to win Gold at Commonwealth Games 100m Hurdles 👏🏾

Nigeria's Oluwatobiloba Amusan has made history by becoming the first Nigerian to win gold at the Commonwealth Games 100m hurdles, The Cable reports.The 20-year-old put up an impressive run to come out tops with 12.68 seconds at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.Amusa is the ...
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11.04.2018
Career

Why the best need luck – Raphael Afaedor of Supermart.ng speaks to Dotun on Building the Future Podcast

Hello BellaNaijarians,We’re bringing to you episodes from the second season of podcast series: The Building the Future Podcast with Dotun Olowoporoku of Starta.We have entrepreneurs, industry leaders, founders of startups who are writing the narrative that will be told about the ...
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BN Playlist of the Week

  1. Holiday feat. Davido Tekno 4:05
  2. Onyenekwu [Remix] feat. Ice Prince Tekno 3:56
  3. Dance Tekno 3:22
  4. Pana Tekno 4:05
  5. Duro Tekno 3:32
  6. Wash Tekno 3:14
  7. Rara Tekno 3:58
  8. Where Tekno 3:39
  9. Diana Tekno 4:19
  10. Yawa Tekno 3:56
  11. GO Tekno 4:02

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