NaijaTrendsMill: August 2016

Wednesday 31 August 2016

5 places Mark Zuckerberg must visit before he leaves Nigeria

The report that Mark Zuckerberg is in Lagos, is no longer news, right? Yesterday, August 30,
Nigerians on social media attacked CNN , after the international news media house tweeted that Mark Zuckerberg was in ‘Sub-Saharan Africa’ instead of stating Nigeria outright.

Some people just want to be what they are not; they are not satisfied with their physical appearances and would do everything they could to make them look different.

Permit us to be a bit cynical with this piece. It would not be out of place for us to be this way judging by the fact that one cannot really comprehend the reason why some people would choose to look like an animal despite being made a higher animal by the creator of all things.

This post is about a young man who had a surgery to get horns on his head. This could be a bit unsettling; why on earth would anyone choose to tamper with his natural looks by having horns on his head when he was not born with one?
It is really mind boggling to think anyone would love beasts and animals so much he would be willing to switch places with them.

The young man in this piece is a Jamaican artist, he is known as Furtyle Brain. He wanted to change his looks so he consulted a Canadian surgeon who helped with the implantation of the horns.
The most logical explanation for this would be to accept that the world is indeed coming to an end. No one can really understand why any rational being would decide to have horns implanted in his head when he is not dressed up for Halloween.

Finding the reason for his action may take the whole day as you may never be able to fully understand his reasons. Thus, trying to think like Furtile Brain may be a futile endeavour. For something to be described as futile means it is incapable of producing any useful result.

Why thinking about his reasons, try not to wonder what could have happened to his brain in the process if the surgery had gone wrong. You never can tell, the horn may be a source of inspiration to him for his musical career.

Find below pictures of the man who had surgery to get horns:

1. What Is This?

What do you think of this?

2. Is This For A Goat Or Ram?

Let us deal with this carefully; this horn belongs to an animal. Do you know what animal it is?

3. The World Is Coming To An End

Why would a good looking young man decide to trade his looks for that of an animal? That is food for thought.

Outside of humans and one species of armadillo, identical twins seem to be extremely rare. Now for the first time a bitch has given birth to a pair of identical twins in South Africa’s Rant en Dal Animal Hospital.

Dr Olumide Olusola, a medical doctor, has urged parents to watch out for signs of an eating disorder called pica in children even as the more dreaded Zika virus worldwide has been greatly contained.
Olusola made the call in an interview with newsmen in Ilorin Today.

He said that pica was a condition that caused sufferers to crave for what naturally should not be eaten by humans. He added that a person suffering from pica may desire to eat substances like tissue paper, ice, sand, chalk, pencil lead, soap, among other things.

He explained that “pica is an eating disorder which is abnormal to humans. It is the desire to eat what will naturally not be desired or seen as food.

“Studies have revealed that pica occurs when an important vitamin is insufficient in the body, especially iron, and it is likely that the substance being eaten or craved for may contain the vitamin needed.

“Some of these substances are not poisonous but there is risk of infection. For example, chalk is not toxic but when it is in storage, it is not uncommon for ants, rodents and cockroaches to be in such stores, and so it becomes unsafe for eating.

“Likewise, ice could lead to pneumonia or other cold-related infections; sand, soap and other substances are naturally unhealthy for consumption. “Whenever you see your children putting strange things in their mouth, especially after a particular age when they can differentiate between food and non-food substances, call for medical attention.”

The medical doctor, however explained that there were exceptions for autistic children because they tend to naturally eat non-food substances, but they still need to be corrected.

“If need be, parents should seek medical help for their autistic child because they may be suffering from iron or other mineral or vitamin deficiencies; so, parents should watch out for signs of pica in their children. “Sometimes, it may be a pointer to a more serious health condition,’’ he said.

International broadcaster, the Cable News Network (CNN), has angered Nigerians for omitting the country’s name in the headline of a report announcing the visit of Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg, to Africa’s most populous country.
The headline mentioned Sub-Saharan Africa as Mr. Zuckerberg’s destination.

The Facebook founder visited Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, on Tuesday, and interacted with Nigerian tech entrepreneurs at Yaba, regarded as the Silicon Valley of Nigeria.

“Mark Zuckerberg makes first-ever visit to Sub-Saharan Africa,” read the headline, published by CNN Africa and shared on its Facebook page and Twitter late Tuesday.

That headline promptly sparked anger in one of the world’s largest oil producers, with citizens taking to Facebook and Twitter to attack the broadcaster for omitting ‘Nigeria’ and creating the impression that Africa was a country.

Nigerians who commented on the matter expressed strong views, and sought to salvage their national pride.
“CNN it’s NIGERIA!!!” Facebook user, Iloh Andrew, said. “I know you are shy to say it is Nigeria…safe, sound and happy to be here…not the Nigeria you propagate as a drop bomb zone.”

Another Facebook user, Bola Aduwo, said, “CNN please what is Sub-Saharan Africa? An area of over 20 countries. Why can’t you be specific? What will it cost to say Nigeria?”Mr. Aduwo said Nigeria had the largest Facebook community in Africa with over 16 million users, and, therefore, deserved respect.“We can no longer be ignored,” he added. “Receive sense please.”“If Mr. Mark had gone to a European country, will you tweet this way: ‘Mark makes first ever visit to Europe’ — CNN Africa?”Twitter user @oluwatimilehino asked.

“Ewo ni Sub-Saharan Africa (which one is Sub-Saharan Africa)?” Twitter user @fireofola queried. “Nigeria is too much to mention?”

And again on Facebook, there was one user questioning the news organisation’s understanding of maps.

“Just say he came to Nigeria. If you don’t know where that one is, check your map, don’t be shy,” said a user, Winnie Coco.”

There were also blatantly insulting comments, as were ones just expressing delight at the visit.

In a statement, Andela’s director, Seni Sulyman, said, “Mark’s visit demonstrates to all Nigerian developers and entrepreneurs that they ‘ve caught the attention of the tech world and that they are capable of succeeding on a truly global level.”

Andela, with headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, and Lagos, trains software developers across Africa.

Mr. Zuckerberg was at its Lagos office.

Wizkid rise from obscurity to stardom is one that would make you want to work even harder but Wizkid is no superhuman neither does he have two heads or have the best voice in Nigeria, but because he made use of what he has within and all that surrounds him.

To be successful in the music industry you need more than just talent and money for you to blow.

Wizkid is one of those successful artiste that knows how to play his cards right and he always comes out on top even when the media tries to bring him down.

Every up and coming artistes who is aiming to reach the height of Wizkid and want to get all the hype and exposure should read this article because you would definitely learn one or two things which you can use to improve yourself.

Learn from people who have been there and seen it all in order to walk in the same footstep of their success. Enjoy reading and don’t forget to leave your comment if you have anything you want to contribute.

1. Be Humble

Right from the days of ‘Holla at your boy’ till now, Wizkid is still one of the most humble artiste you will ever find in this country, looking at all the things he has accomplished and all the fame and fortune he has accrued for himself.

Any other artistes in his shoes would fill like a god and would begin to act like a King among st his peers and colleagues. Wizkid still hangs out with his friends and fans anytime he is in the country and he respects everyone accordingly.

When he was still in EME he was the starboy in the team but he still flowed with everyone and made music with any artistes that wants him on their song. Wizkid has never been reported to be rude to anyone before and this trait is what has been bringing him favour and making people to like him the more.

If you are an upcoming artiste and you are already feeling proud and important with yourself because you have a few fans, then you need to rethink and re-strategize because people would only help you when you are humble and friendly.

2. Be Unique/Standout

Take a look at all the big artistes in Nigeria today from Adekunle Gold, Falz, Wizkid, 2Face Idibia, Olamide, Simi and Banky W you would realize that all these artistes have something unique about themselves both in their music and in their style.

If you are an upcoming artistes learn from Wizkid because he is unique from other artistes. He recreated his own style of music from the already existing afrobeat and afrohiphop genre and owned his sound which other artistes now tries to copy.

There can never be another Wizkid so also there can never be another you. You are also unique, try and find that special thing about you that others don’t have and use it to your advantage. Let people be amazed when they listen to your music or wowed when they see your performance on stage.

Small Doctor is a lovely example of a unique artiste who created his own niche and today he is making a lot of money from it. So be you and you alone. Be unique!!!!

3. Be Fashionable

Wizkid is still one of Nigeria’s most fashionable artiste and he will always be because he pays total attention to his dressing and always sets new trends. You can never catch Wizkid dressing shabbily, he is always on point in his dressing.

Just like the popular saying “You are addressed from the way you are dressed”. People would come to you and want to associate with you when you are well dressed.

Nobody wants to associate anyone who doesn’t look good. So as an artiste you can only attract favour and important people who can help your musical career when you are dressed well and look like a star even when you are not.

Good attracts good, while bad attracts bad, it’s a normal theory which you can’t discard. So if you want to make it fast in the music industry you need to start dressing like a superstar that you want to become.

4. Be Controversial

These days controversies sells and it sells faster than any other marketing mechanism. You hardly find any top artistes who is not controversial, is it Wizkid?, Davido?, 2Face Idibia?, Olamide? or even Tiwa Savage?.

This is just to show you that in other to be a big star in the industry you will need to have something that your fans can talk about.

Nigerians like gossips and they follow only the ones that can give them plenty of it. Wizkid is very controversial, from his baby mama story, to his bashing of his expensive cars and getting a replacement some days after to dating top female celebrities and some social media fights with top celebrities etc.

So as an upcoming artistes you need to put some spice into your brand for people to keep talking about you.

Singing and performing is not everything but adding a few spice to your brand goes a long way to keep you relevant.

5. Be Social Media Savvy

If you want to be a celebrity then you need to start learning to put yourself and your activities in the public eyes.

And the only way to do this is to make use of your social media platforms like facebook, twitter, instagram, youtube, google plus and other social media sites. Wizkid doesn’t joke with his social media that a day hardly goes by without him posting something on any of his social media accounts.

Try and be like Wizkid even with his busy schedule he still finds time to share a picture of himself with his fans just to always keep the connection with them.

If he can do it how much you who is not as busy as he is. Being a star musician is not a one day job you need to work really hard. If you are an aspiring artistes and you don’t have at least two or three of these social media accounts;

facebook, twitter, instagram, snapchat, youtube and soundcloud then you are not yet ready for the task of being a superstar.

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BREAKING: Commotion In Kuje As Prison Officials Shoot At Inmates

Kuje Maximum Prison, Abuja, is currently in a state of commotion as officials of the prison are shooting teargas at inmates.

It was gathered that the development follows the fallout of the last jailbreak in which some prisons officials were reprimanded.

The prison officials are said to be shooting teargas at inmates.

A source told Us that “There is a lock down in the prison, prisons officials are throwing tear-gas at the inmates to cow them because of the last jail break.”

Reacting to the treatment being meted out to them, the report quoted an inmate as saying there was no attempted jailbreak.

Complaining that they were dying, some of the inmate were quoted by the report as saying, “We do not know what they want to do with us, some people are on the ground now rolling and crying.

“There is no jail break, yet they woke up this morning to started shooting teargas at us.”

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The word “ Overrated” is defined as “having a higher opinion of someone or something than is deserved.”

After studying the Nigerian music scene, Luyukab's blog brings you this list of 8 Over-Rated Nigerian Artistes.
These artistes, (some old, some new) are often given so much credit, but a closer look at their works will reveal to you that hype outshines talent and acclaim is founded mostly on media exposure and sentiments.

There’s no denying that the following artistes are popular and successful but do they really have the X factor? And even if they do, is it being applied?

After making my observations and opinions (sometimes scathing) known, I’ll leave you to decide and probably correct me, if you have a different opinion about these music stars.

8. Darey

Dare Art Alade – popularly known as Darey – is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, and Idol series judge. He is the son of the renowned Nigerian entertainer, Art Alade.

I had high hopes for Darey, really high hope, and my hopes were dashed.
He has an impressive voice but doesn’t seem to take chances.

Consistently churning out generic and simple tracks that sound like a cover or rip-off some singer’s classic album. I don’t know if it’s because he did someone’s cover once but I don’t get an originality vibe from Darey. Failed time after time to really deliver.

Timi Dakolo is doing what everyone hoped Darey would do years ago.

7. Seyi Shay

Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua, (born 21 December 1985), professionally known by her stage name Seyi Shay is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, recording artist and performer.

I have never met this songstress, but I get the diva vibe off this one. Her slew of embarrassing interviews also makes one wonder if there is anything upstairs even though she has quite an impressive musical pedigree.

She can dance a little, has decent vocals and some good songs. That’s it! Good, not outstanding enough to be a rave.

6. Mayorkun

Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, (Born 1994) better known by his Stage Name MAYORKUN is a Nigerian recording artist, songwriter. In 2016, he signed a record deal with Davido’s imprint “HKN Gang”.

This guy has been in the music industry for a whole 2 minutes, and his boss davido is already trying to make us think he is the next Michael Jackson. I understand the strategy (i really do), and I enjoy his song “Eleko” but we still haven’t decided yet if he is not just another “one hit wonder.”

Yes, I know about his new song “Yawa,” so let’s just put an asterisk on his name and give him some years, to see if he doesn’t fall into Davido’s shadow.

5. Ice prince

Panshak Zamani (born 23 October 1986), better known by his stage name Ice Prince, is a Nigerian hip hop recording artist and actor.

Ice Prince cannot rap! In fact, he takes the award for someone really really overrated. His “rap” and flow are painfully repetitive and annoying; sounding like someone reciting nursery rhymes. You hear lines like “dem no dey go front, dem no dey carry last…”

It’s embarrassing just writing that.
He is a testimony of good marketing; chocolate city really did well by him.

4. Victoria Kimani

Victoria Kimani (born 28 July 1985), is an American-born Kenyan singer, songwriter, actress and entertainer. She is currently signed to Chocolate City and is described as the record label’s first lady.

Well, here goes chocolate city trying to market the hell out of a no-talent-having pretty girl. The Ice Prince marketing worked out fine, but it has been said that thunder doesn’t strike in one place twice, and I believe it won’t start now.

Please raise your hand if you know or can remember one song by Victoria Kimani. No hands? Exactly!

I fail to see why she is still relevant. Next!

3. D'banj

Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo (born 9 June 1981), known by his stage name D’banj, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, harmonica player, and entrepreneur.

I never really jumped on the DBanj bandwagon. I believed and still believe he has very little talent and depended heavily on Don Jazzy’s production and marketing skills. He went and signed with Good music and made Nigerians very aware of his mediocrity and that was the beginning of the end.

“Bother you” is the ONLY Dbanj song with lyrical content, I stand to be corrected.

2. Kcee

Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo (born 18 April 1979), better known as Kcee (sometimes stylised as Kcee), is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He was formally in the Hip Hop duo group called Kc Presh. He currently has a record deal with Five Star Music.

Wow! I am just impressed at the determination with which he churns out his no-point songs. Kcee hits sparks sometimes, but you can always differentiate between a Kcee written song and a song written by someone talented behind the scenes.

Limpopo, fine face, ogadinma, pull over, love boat, ogbomma, ok, we get it, you are a feminist, and you love beautiful girls, can you find something else to sing about now? I hope you get my point – Generic! Highly overrated. Highly!

And Number 1 goes to.........................

Guess who?

1. Lil kesh

Keshinro Ololade (born March 14, 1995), popularly known by his stage name Lil Kesh, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter.

First, I can’t really place this Olamide-wannabe; is he a singer, a rapper or both as his Wikipedia page claims?
Although his songs are catchy, he doesn’t have one shred of talent. Not well enough to become as popular as he is, which quickly brings the word “lucky” into this.

If you are a Lil Kesh fan about to come for me in the comment section, please tell me you think “ if your nyash nah jollof rice, I rather eat ofada ” is lyrical genius?

He isn’t just overrated, he just sucks. I don’t understand Yoruba language that much but from the very little I understand, I know he has a foul mouth and no lyrical content. Always saying something x-rated, senseless and repeating himself. Even Olamide his (former) boss started with some sensible songs.

Please note that am a fan of some of these artistes, and this is not a “hate” list.

Tell us who you think should have been included on this list and air your views if you have a contrary opinion.

Drop your Comments.

DRAMA! As Church Members Storm Webuye Mortuary To 'Resurrect Dead People'

There was drama at the Webuye county hospital on Saturday when faithful from Temple of God church stormed the facility's mortuary "to resurrect the dead".

This unusual photo of a mother and daughter kissing on her wedding day has set a lot of people thinking. Some people say it s just a show of mother-daughter love while others do not think this is right in any way.

What do you think?

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The singer posed with DJ Khaled and titled it 'RocNation Fam'. Another photo after the cut....

See photos of Reverend Chris Okotie's Rumored girlfriend

In 2013, Delphine Okoronkwo was rumoured to be Reverend Chris Okotie’s girlfriend.

The senator representing Anambra North Senatorial District in the upper chamber of the National Assembly, Stella Oduah, on Friday lost her son,

Following, the arrest, re-arrest and prosecution of a man, Joe Chinakwe , who named his dog “Buhari”,

Italy has held an emotionally charged funeral for dozens of its earthquake victims as the country observes a national day of mourning for the disaster that killed 290 people and wounded hundreds more.

Breaks the old, Sets New!! ROMANTIC Lady Proposes To Boyfriend In Public With New Apartment & Motorbike (Photos)

We are used to seeing a Man propose to a woman but the case is different here, as A love-struck woman in China has been pictured proposing to her boyfriend,

Apple has been accused of failing to address a "design flaw" said to be causing many iPhone 6 and 6 Plus handsets' screens to flicker and become unresponsive to touch..

Breaking: MEND Salutes Buhari on pledge not to use force on militants

THE Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, has applauded President Muhammad Buhari on his pledge not to resort to the use of force to stop the militancy in the Niger Delta describing it as one of the terms and conditions of the ongoing dialogue with agitators in the region.

Popular broadcaster and presenter of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire “Frank Edoho” has revealed his disgust for popularity and fame. He said he hates being popular.

22-year-old Oweniwe Chukwudi (pictured) above, who has been arrested in connection with the murder of his girlfriend, Adeyeye Nifemi, says he killed her for the fun

This is a hilarious picture currently trending on Facebook to mock the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government of the All Progressives Congress in Nigeria.

Champions League: Manchester City and Celtic to meet Barcelona

The wait is over, Uefa champions league will soon be underway and each clubs participating in this season UCL knows their fate.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, arrested one for obtaining money under false pretence to the tune of USD145, 000.

Islamic State group appointed Abu Musab al-Barnawi as the head of Boko Haram early in August, few people even recognised his name.

Funke Akindele is said to have had a secret wedding in London on her birthday eve.

According to SDK & LIB :

SDK:

“Actress Funke Akindele now referred to as Funke Akindele Bello

Google is to penalise websites that feature intrusive pop-up adverts.
It is updating the algorithms used to rank its search results so that offending pages are more likely to get lower placings.

Years of violence by Islamist Boko Haram militants have taken a “devastating toll” on children living in the Lake Chad basin, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Thursday.

The #BringBackOurGirls group (BBOG) will on Thursday (today) march on Nigeria’s presidential villa in continuation of their campaign of pressuring the Nigerian government to step up effort to rescue the over 200 schoolgirls abducted from their dormitory in Chibok, Borno State.

With agency reports
Naira, yesterday, appreciated by 3.52 per cent to close at N315.93 to a dollar at the interbank market, prompting calls for foreign investors to take advantage of the appreciation.

Over 38 dead, dozens injured, or missing in Italy’s Earth Quakes

A powerful pre-dawn earthquake devastated mountain villages in central Italy on Wednesday, leaving at least 38 people dead and dozens more injured, missing.

Everyone knows Adekunle Gold is what we like to call “The Alternative musician”. When he’s not doing his own style, he’s turning up in only adire or even posting hilarious Photoshop pictures of himself.

Here are the times he showed us he was a boss at this Photoshop thing:-

1. When He Wanted To Take John Legend’s Place