An 18-year-old, hijab model, Shatu Garko has emerged as the winner of the 2021 Miss Nigeria beauty pageant.
Garko beat 17 other contestants at the beauty pageantry to become the first hijab-wearing model to wear the Miss Nigeria crown.
The event occurred at the Landmark Centre for Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria
Nicole Ikot was the first runner up and Kasarachi Okoro glitch the second position in the contest
Garko, a horse-riding lover, represented the North West region of Nigeria during the pageant.
She was crowned as the 44th queen of the competition during the coronation ceremony held in Lagos on Friday night.
She was awarded the cash prize of N10 million, a luxury apartment, a car and an ambassadorship deal.
UK-Based Nollywood Actress, Princess Elizabeth Onanuga also known as Prophetess Tola Ara is a year older today Tuesday, 14th of December, 2021.
As a screen goddess and diva that she is, beautiful pictures of her that could make fans lick their screens are making rounds on the social media.
On her birthdays, Princess Elizabeth Onanuga is known for always engaging in charity activities and this one won’t be an exception. She has planned to celebrate her birthday with the less privileged, orphanages whenever she returns to the country.
In the past years, Princess Elizabeth Onanuga has been recognized for her many philanthropic activities which has gone across the country. At a time, she stormed the streets of Lagos to feed beggars around Ketu-Ojota.
Apart from her kind gestures, she is also a popular face in the Nigerian movie industry with several blockbusters that include Irin Ajo Aye Mi, Morenikeji, Hadiza, Omo London, Susan, and many others produced by her.
As a multi-talented personality, she delved into music few years ago and has since then released highly spiritual songs to edify to souls of men.
FirstBank DecemberIssaVybe: Showing Kindness as You Vybe
The roof is already getting raised with #FirstBankIssaVybe, #DecemberIssaVybe campaigns. With FirstBank, it is always a total experience of being woven into the fabric of society from banking at its finest, to music, fashion, arts, and sports. Across the spectrum of human endeavour, FirstBank stands tall behind its over 32 million customers and counting.
As FirstBank makes every day a vybe every December, it is also passionate about ensuring that everyone vybes with kindness. This is in sync with the words of Maurice Elias, Professor of Psychology, “without kindness, our communities, families, schools, and classrooms become places of incivility.” As we get the blast of the season, the 127 years strong banking brand in furtherance of its kindness campaign has created a simple calendar to ease your ability to create a SPARK in the lives of people around you.
At FirstBank, SPARK stands for Start Performing Acts of Random Kindness. The SPARK initiative was launched 4 years ago to make a difference in the nation by seeking to inspire and institutionalize kindness. By encouraging kindness, empathy and consideration for others, SPARK is placing FirstBank at the forefront of the social impact space. The unique way FirstBank is amplifying kindness is through its different directorates and departments. This way the Bank is reaching more communities, touching more lives, and spreading kindness.
The FirstBank kindness drive stands on three (3) pillars of compassion, civility, and charity. Compassion and charity readily come tops when we think about kindness, and FirstBank is championing the cause to also promote civility through the SPARK initiative. Civility covers the aspects of kindness that does not cost you anything to use in igniting the world around you. Imagine as you get to the venue of the next FirstBank’s DecemberIssaVybe show, and you give up a parking lot closer to the event hall to the car behind you?
The global head of marketing and corporate communication of FirstBank, Folake Ani-Mumuney says “At FirstBank, we spend every waking moment working to create meaning in the lives of our customers and publics. We are inspiring kindness because it brings meaning to lives and creates a happier society. So, as you vybe this Yuletide, vybe with kindness.”
Kindness does not have to cost you a kobo, so click here download and share your kindness calendar for those simple tips to start performing acts of random kindness every day this December.
The need to promote kindness in our homes, schools, fun places, and the society at large cannot be over-emphasized especially with the increased incidence of bullying prevalent around us. In promoting the need for kindness in education and ‘cyber kindness’, FirstBank sponsored two impactful webinars during its corporate responsibility & sustainability week in July 2021. You can click here to access the Zoom recordings of the webinars.
Kindness should be a way of life, and FirstBank is at the forefront. Join the kindness train, vybe with kindness this Yuletide and always!
Lil Wayne, a popular foreign rapper, is being investigated by the police for allegedly pulling a rifle on one of his own bodyguards during a dispute at his home.
According to TMZ, one of the rapper’s bodyguards reported to the cops that he and Wayne got into a fight at Wayne’s Hidden Hills, California home, resulting in physical violence with a brandished firearm.
Following the initial altercation, the guard alleges that the rapper requested him to leave the residence, but things escalated when he went to the restroom. According to a source close to Wayne, the incident did not occur, and the rapper does not even own a pistol.
The guard claimed, however, that the rapper pulled out an AR-15, which was when he went to the gated community’s guard shack and phoned the police.
Before the cops arrived to investigate the rapper’s story, he had already fled. The guard told police the fight started with Wayne accusing him of taking photos and leaking them to the media.
Other law enforcement sources familiar with the case told TMZ that the guard’s claim is doubtful, and he had no marks or injuries on his body from the purported physical confrontation.
The guard also does not want to pursue charges against Wayne, and police will investigate despite their doubts about some of the allegations.
Awarding-winning Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido on Friday signed an endorsement deal with Wema Bank.
The DWM boss revealed the development in a post on his Instagram story on Friday.
This is coming weeks after officials of the bank flew to Dubai to meet Davido following the millions of Naira that was donated into his account in the bank.
Recall that Davido had appealed to his friends and fans to donate one million Naira each for him to clear his Rolls Royce from the port.
The development saw the talented singer make more than 200 million Naira in the account, but he, however, added fifty million Naira to the cash and donated it to orphanages across the country.
Davido had earlier disclosed that the bank wanted to meet with him but a meeting couldn’t be set because he was out of the country.
The singer on Friday shared a video of the moment he signed the endorsement deal with the bank and captioned it, ”Officially with @wemabank @alat_ng”
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In a related development, Davido on Friday took a ride in his newly acquired 240m Naira 2021 Rolls Royce Cullinan.
The singer took to his Instastories to share videos of him having a nice time inside the ride with his pals and entourage.
Popular skit maker, Mr Macaroni gives an update on his colleague, Abdulgafar Ahmad Oluwatoyin better known as Cute Abiola who is currently in the custody of the Nigerian Navy.
Recall that Cute Abiola was arrested by the security arm for violating and breaching the Armed Forces of Nigeria social media policy.
The Navy revealed that the matter is an administrative one and is being treated as such.
However, following weeks in detention, Mr Macaroni in response to numerous questions as regards the condition of the online comedian, took to Twitter to assert that he’s still in detention and can only be seen by his wife and mother.
Macaroni further noted that he doesn’t want to speak much on Cute Abiola’s case so that his statement wouldn’t be taken in bad faith.
He wrote:
“A lot of people have been asking me about Cute Abiola. I don’t have much information as only his Wife and Mother are allowed to see him. And I do not want to speak much on the matter so that my statement isn’t taken in bad faith. But last I checked he is still in custody.
His wife told me personally that she and his mom are granted access to see him. The Nigerian Navy has said that he is in custody for breaching some codes and refusing to obey order. As a military officer, he is answerable to their command and under their jurisdiction.
This isn’t a new thing in the Military. But as a public figure, Cute Abiola has millions of followers worldwide hence the reason for the consistent concern from his fans and friends.
We can only continue to send our best wishes to him.”
ENABLING DREAMS WITH FIRSTBANK ‘DECEMBER IS A VYBE’
One of the most fascinating quotes of popular British business magnate and author, Sir Richard Brandson is that “A great business is simply an idea to make other people’s lives better.” This vital nugget aligns with a global view that a critical element of successful brands is the ability to beyond functional products benefits become a visible partner in customers lives, enabling them live better and happier, aim higher and achieve their dreams.
For businesses, this means seeing beyond financial gains into becoming a true ally and partner who make life worth living. This is a core hallmark of the few enduring global brands and FirstBank appears focused on towing the path.
Beyond business promotion and marketing engagements solely for commercial value, the premier bank in its 127th year is assisting Nigerians to live happier and create awesome memories of good time with cherished ones through some cool initiatives.
Globally, December heralds the holiday season during which people love to celebrate, unwind and relax with loved ones. Though checkered by Covid-19 disruptions in 2020, FirstBank is giving a new expression and meaning to ‘December in Nigeria’ with the high-octane and life enriching #FirstBankIssaVybe, #DecemberIssaVybe campaign.
The campaign which started in 2018 is already generating ripples across the cities with Nigerians across ages anticipating the new trick FirstBank will pull out from the hat this year.
Through the annual FirstBankIssaVybe campaign, FirstBank sponsors of an array of the hottest and coolest entertainment platforms across music, fashion and arts during the month of December, with massive ticket giveaways to premium events.
The goal is to create enthralling and memorable experience for customers in the Yuletide season as they bond with family and friends, whilst connecting with their favourite superstars.
Commenting with much enthusiasm on the year-end campaign, global head marketing and corporate communication of FirstBank, Folake Ani-Mumuney says it’s simply FirstBank creating a ‘Wow December to Remember’ experience for all as a bank for all generations.
For her, #FirstBankIssaVybe offers a variety performance; FirstBank is not just considering financial well-being but also the entire well-being for customers. That is why it is enabling opportunities for families to come together to celebrate and enjoy premium concerts, plays, fashion and food, and gave out over 500 mostly VIP tickets per campaign, which cost from N15,000 to N50,000.
“We are delighted with our achievements and consider the yuletide a good way of identifying with our customers and appreciating their support. We want them to have the best of fun through this period. Through different expressions, we strive to support our heritage; the value systems we believe in and create opportunities for families to bond across generations.
“The carefully curated experiences speak to our ethos, what we believe in and what Nigerians would appreciate. We do not just concentrate like some other brands on specific areas, or just one name; we are true enablers across the raft, and offered variety. We also use the opportunity to further deepen support for arts and job creation.
“We also spread the program across the nation with sponsorship of Igue Festival in Edo State, and Calabar Carnival in Cross River State. With our partners, #DecemberIssaVybe, we curate across the country as a whole. We supported Waka the Musical in 2017 which was also taken to Abuja in 2018,” she noted.
Meanwhile, the campaign has seen customers treated to fantastic experience in previous editions and many are looking forward to the 2021 edition. From the exciting Alternative Sound 4.0, held at Terra Culture on 5 December, 2019 to the memorable Cardi B live in Lagos by Livespot Concert on 7 December 2019 and the unforgettable “An Evening with FBNHoldings” held on 13 December, 2019 to the pleasure overload of Island Block Party at Oniru Lagos on 14 December, lucky customers and followers of the Bank’s social media handles were given free tickets to have loads of fun!
Also, in the bouquet of fun extravaganza was Teni – The Billionaire Experience musical concert held at Eko Hotel on Monday, 16 December 2019 which had many customers thrilled to the finest of tunes by the Billionaire crooner and other guest artistes present. The annual Nativeland music festival at Muri Okunola Park was another event for the yuletide which has since its inauguration in 2016, had top class performances by A-lists artistes.
Youth and teenage fashion lovers were not left out; as with Street Souk, they had a feel of current trends and creativity in the fashion industry. The event held on 18 December 2019. Keen on getting exposed to the best and latest designs, wears and fabrics in fashion, then the African Fashion Week Nigeria was another port of call. The event which held 20 – 21 December, 2019 attracted leading players in the fashion industry and deepened the fashion appetite and interest of participants.
Building into Christmas was Flytime Rhythm Unplugged, starting on 20 December at the Eko Hotel and Suites. The 5-day music festival event had performances of leading and top artistes in the country. Olamide, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, MI, Ycee, Patoranking, Mayorkun, Teni, Zlatan, Joeboy, Fireboy, B Red, Tolani, Jeff Akoh, Oluwadamilola thrilled fun lovers to the best of tunes topping charts not just in Nigeria but the continent. On the wheels of steel was DJ Neptune, DJ Consequence, DJ Obi, and DJ Cuppy.
Kizz Daniel’s Toro concert on 26 December 2019 and Tu Face’s musical show on 28 December built up to the wrap-up of the list of December events with Future, the American trap music sensation scheduled to perform live in Lagos. The Future Live in Concert held 29 December 2019 at the Eko hotel. The 80s boy band, New Edition performance at the FlyTime Music Festival in Lagos was also electrifying with Burna Boy Live, Davido Live and many more in action!
For plays, the campaign has featured sponsorships of Moremi and Oba Eshugbayi play which focused on highlighted history of Lagos: the struggle over water tax imposed by the British on the people of Lagos and the expulsion of Oba Esugbayi, who stood against the tax, to Abeokuta. The play was from the stable of Joseph Edgar of the iconic Duke of Shomolu Production.
Two lucky fans, Tina Ediale and Timilehin Anibaba, amongst others got to see their favourite star Davido Live in Concert; another winner, Azeez Animashaun couldn’t believe his luck when he got a VIP Rhythm Unplugged ticket while some got special treat watching ace actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde as Esumirin in Moremi The Musical.
Some social media followers also scored invitation to parties including Island Block Party, All Black Everything; conferences Golas Grit Grind 2.0; festivals: Native Land, Plamwine Festival; and pop up sales: Mente de Moda.
The FirstBank #DecemberIssaVybe and #FirstBankIssaVybe giveaway fest is again set to reward old, new and potential customers with tickets to premium events around Lagos.
And Yes, we know you want to attend these events and yes you can. Just follow FirstBank on any of its social media pages – Facebook: First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Instagram: @firstbanknigeria, and Twitter: @firstbankngr – look out for the posts announcing the giveaway and follow instructions to experience maximum party #vybes this season.
Dr Lanre Teriba (Atorise) Releases New Song…Warns Road Users
Inspirational Singer Dr. Olalanrewaju AFOLABI Teriba aka Atorise needs no introduction in the music industry with over 21 years of music performance experience under his belt.
In his habit the wonderful Singer has dropped another breathtaking song for the listening pleasure of his teaming fans. The musician who is the Chief Executive Officer of LTEE Records and also the convener of Ori Oke Sioni in his home town in Isara Remo in Ogun state is known for his December treat and his latest work is a sweet one.
The man whose first Album in 1999 titled ATORISE (REFORMER) was a massive hit has yearly been churning out hit after hit and the latest musical work is nothing short of that standard.
The new work, titled ENIYAN WOJU was officially released on the 1st of December on all digital stores all over the world for the yuletide season and beyond.
Reflecting on the new work, Atorise described it as one of the wonders of God aside the wonder of keeping him and seeing him through this wonderful year from January 1st till this day, which he sees as wonder and blessing from God Almighty.
He also appreciates friends, Fans and Family who stood by him through thick and thin even as he declared God’s blessings on all.
He also admonishes all road users and travelers this season to obey the rule and regulations of the highway so everybody can all have a Wonderful Christmas and New year celebrations.
Nigerians have dragged controversial singer, Zlatan Ibile to filth over his comment to street hawkers who approached him to beg for money.
Apparently, the singer was going to a location with his car when the hawkers moved over to him to request for money.
Zlatan began sharing some money to the street hawkers one at a time, but at a point he stopped and asked them to go and hustle.
His comment did not sit well with most Nigerians on social media who bashed him for asking them to hustle while they are already hustling in the streets.
Others bashed him for making a video recording of the kids while they were stretching out their hands.
Multiple award-winning American rapper and songwriter, Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar professionally known as Cardi B, has reached yet another major milestone as her records get diamond certified.
The mother of two becomes the first female rapper in history to have two Recording Industry Association of America diamond-certified songs.
The RIAA award certifications are based on the number of albums and single sales. When a song or album is certified Diamond it means it has 10,000,000 sales and counting.
Before this achievement, Cardi B was the first female rapper to have a Diamond certification.
Her massively successful hit single ‘Bodak Yellow’ gave her the honor.
Shortly after, Nicki Minaj’s Super Bass was the second single by a female rapper to be diamond certified but it took about ten years to reach the prestigious honor.
Cardi B however, shares the second certification honor with Maroon 5 for “Girls Like You” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for seven weeks.
Reacting to the good news, the songwriter said, ”Wow I got two Diamond records! Thank you sooo much @maroon5 for including me on this song and this is the song I cater to my daughter every time I perform it.I’m forever grateful.”
