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Sweet Like Suga | tooXclusivecom
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e l i t e R e s o u r c e s
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interviews
20 Ehiz 26 Enzo
Features
06 Spinlet On Nigeriarsquos music digital industry
articles
05 Saved by my partner Editorrsquos Intro 09 UnderGrsquos set to blow Introducing Kevwe Isaac Nikoro
11 Reportiere Between gambling and betting
12 Our new crush 14 The new Nollywood A positive perspective
18 Music Fizzers DJ Obi
30 Oliversquos Journey to self love
34 Naijaplaylist jam session 36 LMKrsquos diary The Twitter trend madness
38 Screen Kings Moet
42 Stylist Wardrobe Flush Get the look
events
39 LNPL 2nd year anniversay
40 Babcock dinner
celebrity hub
39 SARZ
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Editor-In-Chief Anslem Jon Sub EditorLeonard Onwubuoya
Editorial ConsultantJoyce ldquoLMKrdquo Imiegha
Fashion EditorStylistPriscillia Philips
Art DirectorEdesiri Ukiri Graphixed
Senior CorrespondentStephney Bass
CorrespondentsAhutu rufaiUgo ogbonnaJeffrey onomoasor
Featured WritersChiamaka EzekwenGodswill AnenePhidelia Imiegha
ProductionResearchTush Media Kingdom
eDitOrrsquos intrO
SAVED BY MY PARTNER
When I was told the time for production for our next issue was
fast approaching I just knew with all my planning strategizing and
executions the time to pen down my Editorrsquos Intro too was nigh Oh
yes I have a huge flare for writing but then when I picked up my pen
the words wouldnrsquot just come through and I felt ldquoOh Anslem You mean
you canrsquot write just an intro anymore againrdquo I tried all my inspiration-
writing strategies but none seemed to work and then I looked through
my music playlist and my eyes caught ldquoBIBANKE by ASArdquo and that was
what I needed to force the words through but yet the words got stuck
at a point and I was back to point zero
Even though I hate being distracted when working a call came through
from my partner and after discussing our plans for this particular issue
it then dawned on me that she actually had fulfilled her part and I just
had to come through from my end
That alone gave me the motivation to run through and I smiled giving
God thanks for making me have such a wonderful partner
I want to say a big thank you to all our supporters readers fans and
brands for constantly believing in our dream of celebrating Nigerian
youths This issue 7 as usual is a more improved version of our last
issue with more pages covering fashion events technology sports
exciting interviews articles and inspiring advices We also have made
provision for prizes to be won starting from this issue onward
With my hat doffed off I welcome you on board again as we take off on
this flight of celebrating Nigerian youths
Yours sincerely
Anslem Jon
Tush magazine is a publication of Tush Kingdom Media a media outfit into magazine
publishing and events organizingcoverage Tush Kingdom Media possesses rights to all
published articles interviews and pictures No part of this publication must be used without
due permission from our editor
For comments suggestions criticisms or editorial submissions write us via
editortushmagazinecomng
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ldquoSpinlet is here to create a level playing ground for both emerging artistes and A-List
artistes where we can conveniently distribute and market their songs in over 122
countries across the world and also monetize it for themrdquo ndash Mark Redguard Chief
Marketing Officer SPINLET LIMITED
BRIEF HISTORYSpinlet is a digital entertainment company created in Finland in year 2006 It was later
acquired by VEROD CAPITAL whose CEO Eric Idiahi saw the vision of Spinlet which
is a company focused on meeting the needs of music lovers giving them a platform
to buy stream share and manage their favourite playlist using their smartphone
In 2011 it moved itrsquos headquarters to San Francisco where other globally renowned
technology companies are based in other to be able to dutifully carry out its function
of distributing songs effectively Still in 2011 Spinlet also opened a marketing
and distribution office in Lagos Nigeria which has a large music fan base and also
connects with other African countries thus becoming the pioneer of music distribution
in Africa
Overlaying ThE NigERiAN music Digital inDustry
From royalties earned by artistes to a mobile app used by millions of music lovers Find out what you must know about Spinlet
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WHAT THE SPINLET APP IS ALL ABOUT
INVADING NIGERIArsquoS DIGITAL MARKETComing into a market where the
broadband is relatively slow and cost
of data is on the high side poses a
serious challenge to Spinlet But despite
this setback Spinlet has been making
efforts as regards the cost of internet
hence their plan to partner with mobile
networks to reduce the data cost One
of such partnerships is that of Etisalat-
Spinlet partnership which allows Etisalat
userssubscribers to get a certain
percentage off their charge when they
subscribe to use the Spinlet App
Spinlet has also partnered with some
mobile phone manufacturers like
Samsung and Tecno to provide pre-
installed Spinlet Apps all these in a
view to distribute and market local music
content
When Spinlet came into Nigeria in 2011
they discovered that a whole lot of
artistes and label houses were skeptical
about sole distribution and monetization
of intellectual properties One of the
many ways they got through to these
artistes amp label houses was by partnering
with Industry Nite This partnership
ensured that all artistes who performed
on the Industry Nite platform signed
on for Spinlet services Also Spinlet
partnered with FELABERATION 2011 and
for every artiste that performed during
the 67-day event a contract was signed
with Spinlet
MAJOR CHALLENGES THUS FAROne major challenge that threatened
Spinlet when they came into Nigeria was
the acceptability amongst music lovers
but they have conveniently conquered
that owing to the fact that Nigeria has
a population of over 160million people
out of which 100million are mobile
phone users and 25 of these users are
owners of smartphone devices
Another challenge is the issue of
slow connectivity which Spinlet quite
understand that Nigeria is a growing
market in digital technology and requires
all the patience it needs
TRAFFIC GENERATIONCurrently Spinlet has over 850000
subscribers and still wants more as their
target is a 50million benchmark users
come 2016 With a good customer service
team headed by Jesse Oguntimehin they
have been able to conveniently interact
with their subscribers who span across
122 countries
On how they gathered such a large
subscriber base within three years of
operation Mark Redguard pointed out
they have carried out a lot of awareness
campaigns ranging from Radio [Where
the Spinlet Digital Show is held] to
creating timeless good musical materials
just like ldquoBaby Mi Dardquo by Dr Olaiya and
2Face
Mark also specifically stated that traffic
generation works more effectively
when both parties involved do a bit
more of awareness on their different
platforms directing their fans to get
their materials from Spinlet In his words
ldquoItrsquos not just agreeing to sign up with
Spinlet and releasing materials via the
Spinlet platform it works more if after
releasing a song you go up on Radio TV
or other social networks to inform fans
that the song is exclusive to us with
that it becomes much more accepted
and further helps Spinlet to carry on
their operation changing the mentality
of subscribers to getting music for freerdquo
ITUNES OF AFRICAGGrowing exponentially within three
years of operation Take it or leave it
Spinlet has become the sole pioneer
when it comes to digital music
distribution and marketing in Africa
Being able to connect with over 850000
subscribers and giving them a platform
to share play and listen to music across
over 122 countries is an advantage they
are apparently backing on as no other
platform has been able to do so
With the presence of Gabon South Africa
Kenya and some other African countries
Spinlet has virtually penetrated three-
quarter of African music lovers
PAYMENT METHODOne important aspect of Spinlet services
is the ability to create a monetizing
platform for signed up artistes Just like
Mark says ldquoItrsquos not just about putting the
song on Spinlet itrsquos about utilizing the
entire available services on its platform
and one important feature is the ability
to create revenue for all Spinlet signed-
on artistesrdquo He further says rdquoWe do
understand that a whole lot of resources
are being invested into a song before its
eventually released and mostly the only
source of returns for an artiste is through
endorsements and shows thus creating
another source of revenue generation for
the artiste by releasing their materials is
a plus for themrdquo
Spinlet also has a sharing formula which
allows 60 of every revenue going to
the artiste Means by which this revenue
is being generated includes streaming
download purchase and advertising
To curb irregularities and for easy
transparency payout is done quarterly
and there is a history on Metadata which is
essential for understanding information
collected The Metadata technology also
gives the artistes information on where
hisher traffic purchase is from
On a final appeal Mark Redguard CMO
urges all emerging artistes and A-List
artistes to embrace the future of digital
music in Africa Spinlethellipmove with it
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evwe Isaac Nikoro stage
named KIN is a 21-year old
young Nigeria who hails
from Delta state that is
working real hard to becoming a name
to reckon with in this large Nigeria
music industry
Born into a Christian family and being
the first son out of five boys KIN
developed love for music at a tender
age of seven (7) playing instruments
in church most especially the drums
After his primary education and
secondary education where he attended
Eupharistic Primary school and Dansol
high school respectively KIN moved out
to the UK to further his studies where
he is currently studying in University
of Wolverhampton and majoring in
Mechanical Engineering
Starting his musical career KIN became
a recording artiste at the age of sixteen
(16) when he joined a music group
called ldquoFlake Cityrdquo With Flake City he
recorded some couple of songs and also
did a few video as well before finally
leaving to start his own solo career
Independently KIN has three official
singles out on airplay titled ldquoShersquos
Callingrdquo ldquoHellordquo and most recently ldquoAda
Owerrirdquo which he did shoot a video for
Calling his genre of music AfroKIN KIN
is proud to produce sounds that havenrsquot
been heard of prior to now
In the words of KIN which is a name
formed from the initials of all his names
ldquoLife is a race that we all have to keep
running until we make itrdquo
unDergrsquosSET TO BlOW
k ARTiST NAME kiN
AgE 21
lABEl uNSigNED
gENREAFROkiN
Having God and his mother as his source of inspiration while DrsquoBanj 2Face and Wole Soyinka as his mentors KINrsquos plan to take over the Nigeria music scene has been drafted already He also has a vision to open a quarter for homeless people in Nigeria as one of his pet project
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ver visited a football viewing
center If you do then
probably the most said phrase
during your time stay must
have been ldquoput your money where your
mouth isrdquo Nigerian sports lovers have
become so confident or would I say
daring with their favourite teams that
they can afford to stake money on them
The oxford advanced learnerrsquos dictionary
defines betting as ldquothe act of risking money on the unknown result of an event in this case sportrdquo it also defines
gambling as the ldquothe activity of playing games of chance for moneyrdquo Clearly the
definitions of the two words are quite
similar but the phrase that distinguishes
them can be found in the definition of
gambling ldquohellipplaying games of chancerdquo
In Nigeria we have seen different
betting platforms springing up owing
to the fact that there are more gamblers
than bet stakers Prior before this era
the most popular gamblingbetting
games were coupons lottos baba ijebu
and the others but with the influx of
affordable satellite decoders more
sports lovers evolved and the need to
prove confidence in their favourite team
became relevant
Akin Alabirsquos Naira Bet took advantage
of the online community becoming
the first ever respected online betting
platform in Nigeria Though respected
Nigerians were scared of staking money
online as we were still trying to come to
terms with the e-world
Fast forward few years later the betting
market became quite competitive as
more well funded betting platforms
sprang up one of such platform is
1960BET They came into the market
enlightened more people and raised the
standard of betting in Nigeria
Naira Bet has been in existence for
approximately over five (5) years yet
only very few people stake money via
their platforms However with the
recent awareness of 1960BET coupled
with their enlightening programs on
radio stations across Nigeria more
people became interested in staking
bets after due analyzing and dialoguing
about betting and gambling
The discoveries werenrsquot far-fetched
BETTING IS GOOD FOR YOU GAMBLING IS BAD FOR YOU Betting thus became
another avenue to explore thinking
faculties learning more about history
of different football clubs and proving
confidence in your favorite teams
betweengAMBliNg amp BETTiNg
EA brief insight Betting platforms in Nigeria
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orn Anino Judy Shine Begho she is an Itsekiri girl from Warri Delta state Doing her secondary education between Benin City and Warri she then went to Madonna University Okija Anambra State
where she majored in Mass Communication
SHINE came into the public eye when she started modeling in University as a runway model and did a few pageants too but media was her life and she ended her modeling career after competing in at the Miss Nysc where she was a runner up SHINE then focused on her Media career
Her sojourn into the world of presenting started when she got a TV job as a presenter with Galaxy Television Lagos in 2007 her passion then took her to Eko FM Lagos in 2008 then she shuttled between Hot FM Abuja Classic FM Lagos City FM Lagos Rainbow FM Zoodrums radio (internet radio) before finally pitching her tent with her dream station Cool FM Lagos where she presently is
Though on the side she still does TV making appearances here and there on different stations Maximizing her abilities SHINE is also a voice over artiste and has voiced
for lots of brands She has interviewed a lot of National and International celebrities and have appeared on TV reality shows as a Celebrity Guest to advice and have fun with housemates like lsquoThe Next Movie Starrsquo and MTN Project Fame
SHINE is the founder of the first ever celebrity rave called lsquoShine With the Starsrsquo SWTS is about bringing celebs and fans together to network and have fun for hours dancing to the DJ and the hype men warming people up winning of gifts and of course performances from artistes She also has a new program TheTwistWithShine that airs every Sunday on the Cool FM platform where she gets to bring behind the scene faces and put them on a hot seat
Amongst the OAPs at Cool FM Lagos SHINE is the most jovial and friendliest of them all this can be confirmed if you have a meet with her
SHINE has also won for herself a couple of awards which includes Award for Female Radio Personality at the Nigeria Radio Award (NIRA) in 2012 and also Female Radio Personality of the year 2012 at the Dynamix All Youths Awards still in 2012
Our new crush ShiNE BEghO
BMulTiPlE AWARD WiNNiNg FEMAlE OAP
SHINE is the founder of the first ever celebrity rave called lsquoShine With the Starsrsquo
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Follow SHINE on twittershinebegho
Amongst the OAPs at Cool FM Lagos SHINE is the most jovial and friendliest of them all this can be confirmed if you have a meet with herrdquo
14 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
the new NOllYWOODA POSTiVE PERSPECTiVE
By Oghomwen Toni-Osagie
hen I was given this subject matter ldquoThe New Nollywoodrdquo I pondered for a bit and I was a little bemused Not because I knew I had to do a lot of research on this topic
or because I was confused as a french man in an English speaking country No It is because the contrast that exist between the Old Nollywood and the New Nollywood is Yay large it is almost like a different civilisation period entirely The New Nollywood isrdquoThat Ghen-Ghen Industryrdquo the most thrilling thing about this new movie industry is the fact that we have musicians delving into this field
Growing up I saw the likes of Richard Mofe Damijo on my screen and the Jason Statham of Nollywood Sam Dede (love him) I think the most amazing thing about Sam Dedersquos acting skills is the mere fact that he never ever cracked a smilehe was so badass the way he handled his roles like it was a very serious and real life matter I watch New Nollywood movies and the one actor that reminds me of Sam Dede is Desmond Elliot You might not see the similarities yet but let me help you the height the skin tones the seriousness in their given roles You wonrsquot see a movie preview of Sam Dede and in it he will be a security man or a beggar on the street (no prejudice to other qualified actors) same goes for Desmond Elliot
W
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Helen Ukpabio forever young One distinctive feature in this woman is her locks I mean her hair That mass of hair is her one crowning glory the emotions she puts in her words and the way she captivates a viewer is so immersing In the New Nollywood one woman that is synonymous Is the ever beautiful and beguiling Chioma Chukwuka if two women could ever be so similar in their field of expertise it is these two If you doubt me please go out right now to your nearest vendor and get a copy of these womenrsquos works and give your verdict They are both built from the same fabric theatrically
The New Nollywood most people will argue that it does not have as much substance as the old Nollywood Well allow me to ask you this What do you mean by substance Better plot Picture quality Cast Or better diction and orientation of cast members The costumes Others might say the various lsquopartsrsquo of a movie in some cases are unnecessary yoursquoll buy a movie and it will be divided into Parts 1-4 Well let me tell you something have you ever stopped to think about the financial aspect of this film making business I promise you that cost of production and all it entails to make a movie has quadrupled over time the makers of this movies have to make as much or more than they invested into this project Dividing it into parts is one source of financial breakthrough for them If you notice how this movie industry has evolved from the old days till now most producers and directors have to go to different countries or continents to make a classic movie this cost a lot so paying for Parts 1-4 is a small price we have to pay
Most major brands like GLO have also shown a great support for the New Nollywood in the world famous movie Jenifa 2 yoursquoll see many GLOBACOM NG adverts and reference to this brand The revolution of Nollywood is so amazing Guess what This industry deserves more credit than it is given at the moment The likes of Mrs Omotola Jalade Ekende and Genevieve Nnaji are doing amazing things for this industry globally I saw Omotola at a conference with world leaders Proud yet I even read that she made Forbes top 100 most influential list Yes Forbes the same Forbes Jay Z and Oprah have been featured on So please donrsquot tell me yoursquore fed up or embarrassed by the New Nollywood This is one good industry in Nigeria It also ranks as the second movie making industry in the world Oprah Winfrey made comparisons of our very own
Genevieve Nnaji with the beautiful Julia Roberts The fact that Oprah knows Genevieve Nnaji means we are doing something right Nollywood might not have great producers like Quentine Tarrantino but we have our great and notable ones We have the likes of Uche Jombo who is a prolific movie actress turned producer she has eleven movies she has produced and still waxing strong I look forward to watching any movie her name is in Onwards and Upwards I say
The New Nollywood Their growth and development will not be complete if I donrsquot mention our notable cinema houses Over the past years Nollywood movies have been included in our Filmhouses one of the first movies I saw in a Nigerian cinema was lsquoThe Figurinersquo by the great and noble Kunle Afolayan The picture quality was impressive The eloquence and articulate drama by Funlola Aofiyebi The ever graceful Omoni Oboli Sigh That was a good movie Maybe the New Nollywood isnrsquot as notable and profound as the one our parents grew up watching but this New Nollywood is leaving their footprints in the sand of time I donrsquot know about you but with each movie preview I see growth and development It might not be to your individual satisfaction cause we have high standards cause wersquore used to Hollywood movies and we expect that Nollywood should emulate their counterparts Let me tell you something We will get there New Nollywood is the era for great changes We will make notable movies that will be worthy of international awards and accolades Timing just wait and see in time Nollywood will overcome your expectations Till then support your own patronize our actors build them up constructively
Stay blessed
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If you donrsquot come correct you canrsquot work with my beat and thatrsquos because there is a whole lot of stuffs running through my head when am making a beat I apparently need a compatible artiste to make it sound wellrdquo
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Scheduling an interview with a producer
is one sure feat to achieve you must
definitely keep to schedule as most of
them always have their time busy [At
least the serious ones]
My interview with SARZ was scheduled
for 200 pm and because of my experience
with Lagos traffic I set out quite early
getting to the studio [I couldnrsquot get him
out to conduct the interview elsewhere]
On my arrival I met a calm young man
trying to perfect an already ear-pleasant
beat
In the last three years the name SARZ
has grown exponentially to becoming
relevant when it comes to music
production in Nigeria
Born Osaretin Osabuohein this Lagos
born and bred young dude who is from
Edo state sojournrsquos into the world of music
production started when a friend of his
introduced him to an audio production
software to play around with of which he
did come out with an awesome beat that
he had to sell his first ever made beat
Prior to that SARZ has always had a flare
for music production which made him
remembers the beat to any song even as
a little boy Horning his skills better he
was able to work on one of Lord of Ajasarsquos
project and with that he got connected
with a whole lot of music artistes from
Ruggedman Shank to Jahbless Dagrin
and many more
Not relenting on his hustle he produced
the beat to Dagrinrsquos Kondo which got
him fully introduced into the Nigeria
Music Industry as a very talented music
producer The ripple effect that followed
amazed this young individual and that
has been his driving force ever since
Another of SARZrsquos motivation is getting
inspiration from WIZKID who he proudly
boasts has been one of the few artistes
that can comfortable flow on his beats
in his words ldquoAs an artiste if you donrsquot
come correct you canrsquot work with my beat
and thatrsquos because there is a whole lot of
stuffs running through my head when am
making a beat and I tend to create it so I
apparently need a compactable artiste to
make it sound wellrdquo
Recognizing his effort in 2012 Don
Jazzy handed over to him the award for
producer of the year and to him that was
such a great accolade to receive from a
personality like Don Jazzy Also in 2013
NIKE announced SARZ as their brand
ambassador and he is hoping to achieve
more accomplishment
Though he is a hardworker he tends to
fit his schedules into a 9-5 job to enable
him have time for his family friends and
to relax
MAJOR HITS PRODUCED BY SARZ
bull Jaiye Jaiye ndash Wizkidbull Samba ndash Sarz ft Wizkidbull Ghetto ndash Shankbull Fantasi ndash Reminiscebull Kondo ndash Da Grin
We caught up with A-list music producer and Nike brand ambassador Sarz
CREATiVE
celebrity hub
BEATS BY SARz
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ldquoAs a son to an elite businessman who
was into oil and gas business one would
have expected to see him follow in his
fatherrsquos footsteps but hell NO DJ OBI
found his calling in music and mixing
songs Tush Magazine caught up with
him as he sheds lights into his life career
and familyrdquo
INTRODUCTIONEARLY BEGINNING
DJ OBI was born in the mid 80rsquos
Christened Obinna Ajuonuma he is son
to Dr Levi Ajuonuma one of Nigeria
respected presenter in the broadcasting
industry (Open House Party on Raypower)
although he later branched into oil and
gas and grew to becoming Group General
Manager Public Affairs Division of Nigeria
National Petroleum Corporation
Obinna as a little child had his Nursery
and Primary education in Nigeria and
then moved to Rainbow College also
in Nigeria before moving outside the
country to study Broadcasting and
Communication in Connecticut School of
Broadcasting
LEAVING NIGERIA A STUDENT RETURNING A DJ
While Obinna was still in Nigeria he had
always tagged along with his father to
the Raypower Studios every Saturday
where his father hosted the Open House
Party right from when he was a kid young
Obinna has always learnt from watching
other people and for him watching DJ
Jimmy Jatt and DJ FX2 playing in the
studio sub-consciously made him learnt
DJing informally
Moving out of Nigeria for his tertiary
education his passion became his
second source of making more aside
his allowances he got from home With
support from his father he got his first
set of DJ equipment and with practice
he became an option for birthday parties
and gigs around campus
His planned return to Nigeria fully was
scheduled for December 2012 but due
to the ill-fated Dana Air crash which had
on board his father he came back early
in June and being the eldest son with
responsibilities he stayed back ever since
to continue his trade as DJ
DJ OBIKeep calm DJ Obi got this
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 19
When Obinna was leaving Nigeria the
Nigeria entertainment industry was
just forming and that also gave him an
insight of what Nigeria music industry
was at that time Coming back at a
time when the industry can be termed
lsquoexplosiversquo DJ OBI is boastful he was here
from the onset
FROM HOUSE PARTIES TO BECOMING SYNDIK8 RECORDS OFFICIAL DJ
When DJ OBI kick started his DJing
career he started with house parties and
birthday gigs as that was the best way
he felt he could perfected his DJing skills
His first ever experience was however
not funny as his speaker blew at his first
ever house party Not deterred he kept
on the hustle and became a go-to DJ for
most Nigeria A-list artistes when they
came into the United States for gigs
He also worked with show promoters
as well and was able to open for Lupe
Fiasco at an event which to him was his
first and major breakthrough for a new
DJ like him During all these grinds he
met Naeto C MI Lynxxx DJ Neptune DJ
Humility and a couple of other artistes
that came into the states
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his
tent with SYNDIK8 Records although he
has all along been under his owned self
imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he
founded with a pharmacist cousin of his
Paul Ajuonuma
Presently the official DJ for SYNDIK8
same label that houses LYNXXX BLINK
and NEDU Being the DJ he is steadily
grinding as he gets to work always
whenever each artiste is working aside
his own personal project Call him DJ
WORKAHOLIC and you wouldnrsquot be wrong
at all He also has released materials and
he plans on dropping a DJ MIXTAPE later
in 2014
20 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
FOLLOWING HIS FATHER FOOTSTEPS
No doubt DJ OBI has much respect for his father [May his soul
rest in peace] and obviously his father has a significant influence
in him becoming a DJ From following him to the studio and
getting support from him But do we see DJ OBI actually tailing
his father steps who went from hosting to becoming Group
General Manager Public Affairs Department of NNPC
He did confirm he doesnrsquot see himself taking a 9-5 job He tried
it once when he worked in a bank in the US but the zeal wasnrsquot
there and he had to quit facing his DJing career fully
DJ WITH NO HEADPHONEShellipHELL YEAH THATrsquoS DJ OBI
One distinctive feature of DJ OBI is that he plays with no
headphones on While in the states his signature outfit was
usually a corporate suit while playing but coming to Nigeria
where the weather is quite hot he opted to wearing T-Shirts and
hats [All branded in DJ OBIrsquos name]
CHALLENGES SO FAR
Though born with a silver spoon DJ OBI still has his own
fair share of challenges with the death of his father more
responsibilities became rested on his shoulders and to keep
surviving his career needed all the push it can get by playing
at more gigs
Exclusively he mentioned most show organizerspromoters
always look out for so many factors before selecting as to which
DJ would best suit them of such factors he mentioned being a
radio DJ has always popped up and has limited him to playing
at some functions Why then not take up a job as a radio DJ
since that would further add to his profile and keep more jobs
coming He did say he has gotten offers but he wants a platform
where as a radio DJ he gets to interact with listeners not as an
OAP but as a DJ quite an ambitious concept you say
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his tent with SYNDIK8
Records although he has all along been under his owned
self imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he founded with a
pharmacist cousin of his Paul Ajuonuma
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In 2006 Cynthia ldquoCVONrdquo Okpala became an MTV BASE VJ being a Nigerian to achieve that platform was fabulous coupled with the fact that she was female also made it a great achievement Seven years later precisely in 2013 MTV BASE AFRICA announced Ehizojia Okoeguale as the winner of their MTV BASE VJ Search Nigeria making him the first ever male Nigerian MTV BASE VJ
INTERVIEW CREDITS ANSLEM JON amp OLELE BISALOCATION MUNCHIES RESTAURANT IKOYI
iNTERViEW - ehiz
MEET ehiz
NigERiArsquoS FiRST
MAlE mtv base vJ
Always full of life
Ehizojia Okoeguale or
Ehiz as he is fondly
called opened up to Tush
Magazine on how his
experience has been so
far
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Afro doesnrsquot look good on me dread is just perfect on merdquo
SLIM DADA BOY
Meeting with Ehiz the first time You cannot but help notice his ldquovery slimrdquo body and his dreadlocked hair which make him look like a very naughty guy [actually he is] coupled with his ever smiling face he confuses you on which perspective to view him His signature dreadlocked hair has come to be accepted even when other personalities are cutting theirs off his three years old dreadlocked which he started growing in November 2011 didnrsquot cause a fuss between him and his parents even his mum helped him out to tie his first ever lock On why he chooses to keep dread he said ldquoAfro
doesnrsquot look good on me skin also makes me look weird dread is just perfect on merdquo he said Asked also if he sees himself also cutting off his dread just like other personalities He stared directly into the TV in front and shouted ldquoNOrdquo
FROM UNIVERSITY GRADUATE TO BECOMING A MTV BASE VJ
Ehiz as he now generally called went to University of Benin to study Mechanical Engineering but due to some certain reasons he left in 2008 and completed his tertiary education at Lead City University graduating with a BSc in Computer science Being the
last child of his parents no particular pressure was placed on him as he was sourcing for jobs here and there On a particular day after watching the VJ Search advert on TV his Mum sat with him and advised him into participating knowing full well her son is quite an ldquointelligent talkativerdquo yet he was reluctant into participating until his Mummy got him the form and that made him have no other option than to go for it not knowing that was the beginning of a new career for him
In January 2013 with a panelist that included MI Tim Harwood and Funke Akindele Ehizojia ldquoEHIZrdquo Okoeguale was announced winner of the VJ
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search competition which sees him joining other MTV Base in-house VJs such as Nomuzi and Sizwe Dhlomo from MTV Base SA
LIFE AS A VJ
ldquoFor me bro am totally enjoying my life using my abilities positivelyrdquo he says smilingly about his life as a MTV Base VJ Hosting four shows namely Top Ten Street Request Select 10 and Continuity on the MTV Base platforms sees Ehiz working real hard
ldquoI really donrsquot have free days most times am usually at the studio recording interviews or working on myself personally to becoming the best at what I dordquo he further adds Being with MTV Base for a year and some couple of months now has taught this young talented dude lot of experience so far
Ehiz has gradually built his confidence daily this you can tell if you are a regular watcher of the MTV Base Show being aired across local stations and o digital satellite station as well
Most persons after achieving such feat tend to change their attitude towards
their old friends but thatrsquos not very Ehiz as he still relates and connects well with his old friends normally ldquoOmo why I go form ke I don even go host two weddings for two of my old friends for Beninrdquo he emphasized So how well have you been able to relate with everyone without affecting
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Continued from Page 25
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people and your career He answered by saying ldquoWisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
OAP AT THE BEAT 999 AND HOST AT LOUD N PROUD Live SERIES
Recently Ehiz joined renowned on-air-personality Olisa Adibua and Osi at The Beat 999 to co-host the Morning Rush which runs every week days Are you trying to become an OAP as well We sought to know and he
replied ldquoI swear I just love everything am doing right now I tried the OAP thingy back then at Benin but I never took it serious and I didnrsquot see myself becoming an OAP I just love to talk and any platform I can get to talk I talkrdquo well thatrsquos awesome since he gets paid for talking Seems Ehiz is apparently utilizing his talents on every platform he gets
He is also the co-host at the monthly LoudNProudLive which is held at the Intercontinental Hotel Victoria Island Combining all these talk shows
sure sounds like a hell load of hard work which if not careful could get mixed up but for Ehiz with time and personal training he has comfortably differentiated very platform he is on and still maintain his ldquomischievous personalityrdquo
EHIZ ndash THE SHUGA ACTOR
Aspiring to becoming an Oscar Award winner like Lupita Nrsquoyongo who also starred in one of MTV Base Shuga series Ehiz debuted as an actor in the MTV Base Shuga Series 3 and just as he says lsquoI enjoyed the 7-seconds of fame on Shugardquo On whether he would be taking up a career in acting jovially he says ldquoYou never know I might just end up like Lupitardquo
For me Irsquom totally enjoying my life using my abilities positively Wisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
Ehiz
Enzo
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iNTERViEW - enzO
enzO
chOcBOinatiOn ARTiST
gENRE afro-popPhoto credits Post-prx Graphixed
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MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD Period There is nothing else to describe the relationshiprdquo
Can you kindly introduce yourself- real names educational backgroundamp family background
- My name is Enzo Irsquom an afro-pop Nigerian artist based in Lagos and America under the indestructible ChocBoiNation Enzo is a combination of all my names and I legalized it ENZO
Whatrsquos your state of srigin and birthdate
- I am from Jos (Plateau State)
How was growing up like for you
- Growing up has been my most adventurous time and still is because as humans we
grow every single day based on our experiences in life I must say growing up is one heck of a bumpy
and joyous ride at the same time
Whatrsquos your relationship with MI amp ICE PRINCE
- MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD period therersquos nothing else to describe the relationship
Did knowing MI and ICE PRINCE influence your signing to CHOC BOI
NATION
- Before one is actually labeled a member of the ChocBoiNation you have to earn it relative or not everyone goes through their own
form of artist development MI being legendary knows true
artistry however different we all are As the head of the family he has the final say
- MI and ICEPRINCE are definitely strong influences
they inspire me every single
time I mean who wouldnrsquot want to be like their big brothers when they grow up huh lol
Can you enlighten us more on CHOC BOI NATION - current artistes on the labelconnection with Chocolate City
- ChocBoiNation is a combination of ChocolateCity and LoopyMusic thatrsquos the family
You seem not fully resident in Nigeria and why is that so
- I live in Lagos and America as I mentioned earlier and this is because they are both my homeland
Have you ever had an incident that has occurred to you which have helped boost your confidence as an artiste
- Yes actually recently for the first time in my life I had a bad performance on stage because I was going through personal issues and did not prepare for it MI called me to speak to me about it and he did say some deep words to me after the fact People will never understand the reason why what happened happened So no matter what the problem is suck it all up prepare yourself mentally channel your energy and give it your best on stage so the same thing never repeats itself All artists go through that one bad show it is part of the journey and you just make sure you win That talk gave me all I needed I am never afraid to fall and rise again I am human after all
How would you describe yourself generally in a sentence
- I am the most intelligent adventurous and fun to be with type risk taking imperfect person ever
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Who would you call your mentors
- My mentors in music are Prince Madonna MI Janet Jackson Aliyah Brenda Fassie MIA fela Chaka Chaka Bob Marleygot a long list Lol
Source of inspiration
- My Family
Being a lady what plans have you got to invade the Nigerian music industry
- How about you guys wait and see
Hahaa Okay When exactly did you start your music career professionally
- Professionally itrsquos been a few years I have been underground and now uptown if you know what I mean
How many official singles do you have out on airplay
- Irsquove got ldquoI WANT YOUrdquo and ldquoINTERNATIONAL GIRLrdquo out on air
What genre of music do you do
- Afro-Pop
In the next five years where do you
envision ENZO
- Way bigger and better as an artist generally
Just for your fans to know especially the guys are you hooked
- LOL love me for me no matter my status Hooked or not I am still here for all my fans (smiles)Whatrsquos your relationship with Ngozi Omambala of NMO Management
- NG as I call her is my manager and girlfriend She is that one person that represents the ultimate hustle of a woman No matter what happens in life you can always dust
yourself and rise again She is amazing and this is not just talk
If you werenrsquot making music what would you have yourself doing
- I canrsquot not do music no matter what I do is always affiliated with music so itrsquos not possible
What are your plans to take over the Nigerian music industry
- We donrsquot take over it we add to it Nigerian music is ours from birth every Nigerian is born with it Itrsquos not about how good you sing itrsquos about how you influence the land with what you were born with That is what
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CHOCBOINATION is about Letting people know that all types of artists are special behind the desk or on stage we are all artists of a different kind
As a young person whatrsquos your philosophy about life My philosophy inlife are based on two statements
- I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world
- I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner I believe in kissing kissing a lot I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles
Last words to young persons trying to leave a positive impact
- Never act bigger than anyone and never let anyone act bigger than you You are human but in reality you can be SuperHuman
Been a female whatrsquos your sense of fashion and what do you feel comfortable in
- I Dress based on my mood and I honestly feel comfortable wearing shorts T-shirts and sneakers
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the worldrdquo
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ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 33
cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
34 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
36 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
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This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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interviews
20 Ehiz 26 Enzo
Features
06 Spinlet On Nigeriarsquos music digital industry
articles
05 Saved by my partner Editorrsquos Intro 09 UnderGrsquos set to blow Introducing Kevwe Isaac Nikoro
11 Reportiere Between gambling and betting
12 Our new crush 14 The new Nollywood A positive perspective
18 Music Fizzers DJ Obi
30 Oliversquos Journey to self love
34 Naijaplaylist jam session 36 LMKrsquos diary The Twitter trend madness
38 Screen Kings Moet
42 Stylist Wardrobe Flush Get the look
events
39 LNPL 2nd year anniversay
40 Babcock dinner
celebrity hub
39 SARZ
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Editor-In-Chief Anslem Jon Sub EditorLeonard Onwubuoya
Editorial ConsultantJoyce ldquoLMKrdquo Imiegha
Fashion EditorStylistPriscillia Philips
Art DirectorEdesiri Ukiri Graphixed
Senior CorrespondentStephney Bass
CorrespondentsAhutu rufaiUgo ogbonnaJeffrey onomoasor
Featured WritersChiamaka EzekwenGodswill AnenePhidelia Imiegha
ProductionResearchTush Media Kingdom
eDitOrrsquos intrO
SAVED BY MY PARTNER
When I was told the time for production for our next issue was
fast approaching I just knew with all my planning strategizing and
executions the time to pen down my Editorrsquos Intro too was nigh Oh
yes I have a huge flare for writing but then when I picked up my pen
the words wouldnrsquot just come through and I felt ldquoOh Anslem You mean
you canrsquot write just an intro anymore againrdquo I tried all my inspiration-
writing strategies but none seemed to work and then I looked through
my music playlist and my eyes caught ldquoBIBANKE by ASArdquo and that was
what I needed to force the words through but yet the words got stuck
at a point and I was back to point zero
Even though I hate being distracted when working a call came through
from my partner and after discussing our plans for this particular issue
it then dawned on me that she actually had fulfilled her part and I just
had to come through from my end
That alone gave me the motivation to run through and I smiled giving
God thanks for making me have such a wonderful partner
I want to say a big thank you to all our supporters readers fans and
brands for constantly believing in our dream of celebrating Nigerian
youths This issue 7 as usual is a more improved version of our last
issue with more pages covering fashion events technology sports
exciting interviews articles and inspiring advices We also have made
provision for prizes to be won starting from this issue onward
With my hat doffed off I welcome you on board again as we take off on
this flight of celebrating Nigerian youths
Yours sincerely
Anslem Jon
Tush magazine is a publication of Tush Kingdom Media a media outfit into magazine
publishing and events organizingcoverage Tush Kingdom Media possesses rights to all
published articles interviews and pictures No part of this publication must be used without
due permission from our editor
For comments suggestions criticisms or editorial submissions write us via
editortushmagazinecomng
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ldquoSpinlet is here to create a level playing ground for both emerging artistes and A-List
artistes where we can conveniently distribute and market their songs in over 122
countries across the world and also monetize it for themrdquo ndash Mark Redguard Chief
Marketing Officer SPINLET LIMITED
BRIEF HISTORYSpinlet is a digital entertainment company created in Finland in year 2006 It was later
acquired by VEROD CAPITAL whose CEO Eric Idiahi saw the vision of Spinlet which
is a company focused on meeting the needs of music lovers giving them a platform
to buy stream share and manage their favourite playlist using their smartphone
In 2011 it moved itrsquos headquarters to San Francisco where other globally renowned
technology companies are based in other to be able to dutifully carry out its function
of distributing songs effectively Still in 2011 Spinlet also opened a marketing
and distribution office in Lagos Nigeria which has a large music fan base and also
connects with other African countries thus becoming the pioneer of music distribution
in Africa
Overlaying ThE NigERiAN music Digital inDustry
From royalties earned by artistes to a mobile app used by millions of music lovers Find out what you must know about Spinlet
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WHAT THE SPINLET APP IS ALL ABOUT
INVADING NIGERIArsquoS DIGITAL MARKETComing into a market where the
broadband is relatively slow and cost
of data is on the high side poses a
serious challenge to Spinlet But despite
this setback Spinlet has been making
efforts as regards the cost of internet
hence their plan to partner with mobile
networks to reduce the data cost One
of such partnerships is that of Etisalat-
Spinlet partnership which allows Etisalat
userssubscribers to get a certain
percentage off their charge when they
subscribe to use the Spinlet App
Spinlet has also partnered with some
mobile phone manufacturers like
Samsung and Tecno to provide pre-
installed Spinlet Apps all these in a
view to distribute and market local music
content
When Spinlet came into Nigeria in 2011
they discovered that a whole lot of
artistes and label houses were skeptical
about sole distribution and monetization
of intellectual properties One of the
many ways they got through to these
artistes amp label houses was by partnering
with Industry Nite This partnership
ensured that all artistes who performed
on the Industry Nite platform signed
on for Spinlet services Also Spinlet
partnered with FELABERATION 2011 and
for every artiste that performed during
the 67-day event a contract was signed
with Spinlet
MAJOR CHALLENGES THUS FAROne major challenge that threatened
Spinlet when they came into Nigeria was
the acceptability amongst music lovers
but they have conveniently conquered
that owing to the fact that Nigeria has
a population of over 160million people
out of which 100million are mobile
phone users and 25 of these users are
owners of smartphone devices
Another challenge is the issue of
slow connectivity which Spinlet quite
understand that Nigeria is a growing
market in digital technology and requires
all the patience it needs
TRAFFIC GENERATIONCurrently Spinlet has over 850000
subscribers and still wants more as their
target is a 50million benchmark users
come 2016 With a good customer service
team headed by Jesse Oguntimehin they
have been able to conveniently interact
with their subscribers who span across
122 countries
On how they gathered such a large
subscriber base within three years of
operation Mark Redguard pointed out
they have carried out a lot of awareness
campaigns ranging from Radio [Where
the Spinlet Digital Show is held] to
creating timeless good musical materials
just like ldquoBaby Mi Dardquo by Dr Olaiya and
2Face
Mark also specifically stated that traffic
generation works more effectively
when both parties involved do a bit
more of awareness on their different
platforms directing their fans to get
their materials from Spinlet In his words
ldquoItrsquos not just agreeing to sign up with
Spinlet and releasing materials via the
Spinlet platform it works more if after
releasing a song you go up on Radio TV
or other social networks to inform fans
that the song is exclusive to us with
that it becomes much more accepted
and further helps Spinlet to carry on
their operation changing the mentality
of subscribers to getting music for freerdquo
ITUNES OF AFRICAGGrowing exponentially within three
years of operation Take it or leave it
Spinlet has become the sole pioneer
when it comes to digital music
distribution and marketing in Africa
Being able to connect with over 850000
subscribers and giving them a platform
to share play and listen to music across
over 122 countries is an advantage they
are apparently backing on as no other
platform has been able to do so
With the presence of Gabon South Africa
Kenya and some other African countries
Spinlet has virtually penetrated three-
quarter of African music lovers
PAYMENT METHODOne important aspect of Spinlet services
is the ability to create a monetizing
platform for signed up artistes Just like
Mark says ldquoItrsquos not just about putting the
song on Spinlet itrsquos about utilizing the
entire available services on its platform
and one important feature is the ability
to create revenue for all Spinlet signed-
on artistesrdquo He further says rdquoWe do
understand that a whole lot of resources
are being invested into a song before its
eventually released and mostly the only
source of returns for an artiste is through
endorsements and shows thus creating
another source of revenue generation for
the artiste by releasing their materials is
a plus for themrdquo
Spinlet also has a sharing formula which
allows 60 of every revenue going to
the artiste Means by which this revenue
is being generated includes streaming
download purchase and advertising
To curb irregularities and for easy
transparency payout is done quarterly
and there is a history on Metadata which is
essential for understanding information
collected The Metadata technology also
gives the artistes information on where
hisher traffic purchase is from
On a final appeal Mark Redguard CMO
urges all emerging artistes and A-List
artistes to embrace the future of digital
music in Africa Spinlethellipmove with it
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evwe Isaac Nikoro stage
named KIN is a 21-year old
young Nigeria who hails
from Delta state that is
working real hard to becoming a name
to reckon with in this large Nigeria
music industry
Born into a Christian family and being
the first son out of five boys KIN
developed love for music at a tender
age of seven (7) playing instruments
in church most especially the drums
After his primary education and
secondary education where he attended
Eupharistic Primary school and Dansol
high school respectively KIN moved out
to the UK to further his studies where
he is currently studying in University
of Wolverhampton and majoring in
Mechanical Engineering
Starting his musical career KIN became
a recording artiste at the age of sixteen
(16) when he joined a music group
called ldquoFlake Cityrdquo With Flake City he
recorded some couple of songs and also
did a few video as well before finally
leaving to start his own solo career
Independently KIN has three official
singles out on airplay titled ldquoShersquos
Callingrdquo ldquoHellordquo and most recently ldquoAda
Owerrirdquo which he did shoot a video for
Calling his genre of music AfroKIN KIN
is proud to produce sounds that havenrsquot
been heard of prior to now
In the words of KIN which is a name
formed from the initials of all his names
ldquoLife is a race that we all have to keep
running until we make itrdquo
unDergrsquosSET TO BlOW
k ARTiST NAME kiN
AgE 21
lABEl uNSigNED
gENREAFROkiN
Having God and his mother as his source of inspiration while DrsquoBanj 2Face and Wole Soyinka as his mentors KINrsquos plan to take over the Nigeria music scene has been drafted already He also has a vision to open a quarter for homeless people in Nigeria as one of his pet project
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ver visited a football viewing
center If you do then
probably the most said phrase
during your time stay must
have been ldquoput your money where your
mouth isrdquo Nigerian sports lovers have
become so confident or would I say
daring with their favourite teams that
they can afford to stake money on them
The oxford advanced learnerrsquos dictionary
defines betting as ldquothe act of risking money on the unknown result of an event in this case sportrdquo it also defines
gambling as the ldquothe activity of playing games of chance for moneyrdquo Clearly the
definitions of the two words are quite
similar but the phrase that distinguishes
them can be found in the definition of
gambling ldquohellipplaying games of chancerdquo
In Nigeria we have seen different
betting platforms springing up owing
to the fact that there are more gamblers
than bet stakers Prior before this era
the most popular gamblingbetting
games were coupons lottos baba ijebu
and the others but with the influx of
affordable satellite decoders more
sports lovers evolved and the need to
prove confidence in their favourite team
became relevant
Akin Alabirsquos Naira Bet took advantage
of the online community becoming
the first ever respected online betting
platform in Nigeria Though respected
Nigerians were scared of staking money
online as we were still trying to come to
terms with the e-world
Fast forward few years later the betting
market became quite competitive as
more well funded betting platforms
sprang up one of such platform is
1960BET They came into the market
enlightened more people and raised the
standard of betting in Nigeria
Naira Bet has been in existence for
approximately over five (5) years yet
only very few people stake money via
their platforms However with the
recent awareness of 1960BET coupled
with their enlightening programs on
radio stations across Nigeria more
people became interested in staking
bets after due analyzing and dialoguing
about betting and gambling
The discoveries werenrsquot far-fetched
BETTING IS GOOD FOR YOU GAMBLING IS BAD FOR YOU Betting thus became
another avenue to explore thinking
faculties learning more about history
of different football clubs and proving
confidence in your favorite teams
betweengAMBliNg amp BETTiNg
EA brief insight Betting platforms in Nigeria
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orn Anino Judy Shine Begho she is an Itsekiri girl from Warri Delta state Doing her secondary education between Benin City and Warri she then went to Madonna University Okija Anambra State
where she majored in Mass Communication
SHINE came into the public eye when she started modeling in University as a runway model and did a few pageants too but media was her life and she ended her modeling career after competing in at the Miss Nysc where she was a runner up SHINE then focused on her Media career
Her sojourn into the world of presenting started when she got a TV job as a presenter with Galaxy Television Lagos in 2007 her passion then took her to Eko FM Lagos in 2008 then she shuttled between Hot FM Abuja Classic FM Lagos City FM Lagos Rainbow FM Zoodrums radio (internet radio) before finally pitching her tent with her dream station Cool FM Lagos where she presently is
Though on the side she still does TV making appearances here and there on different stations Maximizing her abilities SHINE is also a voice over artiste and has voiced
for lots of brands She has interviewed a lot of National and International celebrities and have appeared on TV reality shows as a Celebrity Guest to advice and have fun with housemates like lsquoThe Next Movie Starrsquo and MTN Project Fame
SHINE is the founder of the first ever celebrity rave called lsquoShine With the Starsrsquo SWTS is about bringing celebs and fans together to network and have fun for hours dancing to the DJ and the hype men warming people up winning of gifts and of course performances from artistes She also has a new program TheTwistWithShine that airs every Sunday on the Cool FM platform where she gets to bring behind the scene faces and put them on a hot seat
Amongst the OAPs at Cool FM Lagos SHINE is the most jovial and friendliest of them all this can be confirmed if you have a meet with her
SHINE has also won for herself a couple of awards which includes Award for Female Radio Personality at the Nigeria Radio Award (NIRA) in 2012 and also Female Radio Personality of the year 2012 at the Dynamix All Youths Awards still in 2012
Our new crush ShiNE BEghO
BMulTiPlE AWARD WiNNiNg FEMAlE OAP
SHINE is the founder of the first ever celebrity rave called lsquoShine With the Starsrsquo
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Follow SHINE on twittershinebegho
Amongst the OAPs at Cool FM Lagos SHINE is the most jovial and friendliest of them all this can be confirmed if you have a meet with herrdquo
14 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
the new NOllYWOODA POSTiVE PERSPECTiVE
By Oghomwen Toni-Osagie
hen I was given this subject matter ldquoThe New Nollywoodrdquo I pondered for a bit and I was a little bemused Not because I knew I had to do a lot of research on this topic
or because I was confused as a french man in an English speaking country No It is because the contrast that exist between the Old Nollywood and the New Nollywood is Yay large it is almost like a different civilisation period entirely The New Nollywood isrdquoThat Ghen-Ghen Industryrdquo the most thrilling thing about this new movie industry is the fact that we have musicians delving into this field
Growing up I saw the likes of Richard Mofe Damijo on my screen and the Jason Statham of Nollywood Sam Dede (love him) I think the most amazing thing about Sam Dedersquos acting skills is the mere fact that he never ever cracked a smilehe was so badass the way he handled his roles like it was a very serious and real life matter I watch New Nollywood movies and the one actor that reminds me of Sam Dede is Desmond Elliot You might not see the similarities yet but let me help you the height the skin tones the seriousness in their given roles You wonrsquot see a movie preview of Sam Dede and in it he will be a security man or a beggar on the street (no prejudice to other qualified actors) same goes for Desmond Elliot
W
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 15
Helen Ukpabio forever young One distinctive feature in this woman is her locks I mean her hair That mass of hair is her one crowning glory the emotions she puts in her words and the way she captivates a viewer is so immersing In the New Nollywood one woman that is synonymous Is the ever beautiful and beguiling Chioma Chukwuka if two women could ever be so similar in their field of expertise it is these two If you doubt me please go out right now to your nearest vendor and get a copy of these womenrsquos works and give your verdict They are both built from the same fabric theatrically
The New Nollywood most people will argue that it does not have as much substance as the old Nollywood Well allow me to ask you this What do you mean by substance Better plot Picture quality Cast Or better diction and orientation of cast members The costumes Others might say the various lsquopartsrsquo of a movie in some cases are unnecessary yoursquoll buy a movie and it will be divided into Parts 1-4 Well let me tell you something have you ever stopped to think about the financial aspect of this film making business I promise you that cost of production and all it entails to make a movie has quadrupled over time the makers of this movies have to make as much or more than they invested into this project Dividing it into parts is one source of financial breakthrough for them If you notice how this movie industry has evolved from the old days till now most producers and directors have to go to different countries or continents to make a classic movie this cost a lot so paying for Parts 1-4 is a small price we have to pay
Most major brands like GLO have also shown a great support for the New Nollywood in the world famous movie Jenifa 2 yoursquoll see many GLOBACOM NG adverts and reference to this brand The revolution of Nollywood is so amazing Guess what This industry deserves more credit than it is given at the moment The likes of Mrs Omotola Jalade Ekende and Genevieve Nnaji are doing amazing things for this industry globally I saw Omotola at a conference with world leaders Proud yet I even read that she made Forbes top 100 most influential list Yes Forbes the same Forbes Jay Z and Oprah have been featured on So please donrsquot tell me yoursquore fed up or embarrassed by the New Nollywood This is one good industry in Nigeria It also ranks as the second movie making industry in the world Oprah Winfrey made comparisons of our very own
Genevieve Nnaji with the beautiful Julia Roberts The fact that Oprah knows Genevieve Nnaji means we are doing something right Nollywood might not have great producers like Quentine Tarrantino but we have our great and notable ones We have the likes of Uche Jombo who is a prolific movie actress turned producer she has eleven movies she has produced and still waxing strong I look forward to watching any movie her name is in Onwards and Upwards I say
The New Nollywood Their growth and development will not be complete if I donrsquot mention our notable cinema houses Over the past years Nollywood movies have been included in our Filmhouses one of the first movies I saw in a Nigerian cinema was lsquoThe Figurinersquo by the great and noble Kunle Afolayan The picture quality was impressive The eloquence and articulate drama by Funlola Aofiyebi The ever graceful Omoni Oboli Sigh That was a good movie Maybe the New Nollywood isnrsquot as notable and profound as the one our parents grew up watching but this New Nollywood is leaving their footprints in the sand of time I donrsquot know about you but with each movie preview I see growth and development It might not be to your individual satisfaction cause we have high standards cause wersquore used to Hollywood movies and we expect that Nollywood should emulate their counterparts Let me tell you something We will get there New Nollywood is the era for great changes We will make notable movies that will be worthy of international awards and accolades Timing just wait and see in time Nollywood will overcome your expectations Till then support your own patronize our actors build them up constructively
Stay blessed
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If you donrsquot come correct you canrsquot work with my beat and thatrsquos because there is a whole lot of stuffs running through my head when am making a beat I apparently need a compatible artiste to make it sound wellrdquo
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Scheduling an interview with a producer
is one sure feat to achieve you must
definitely keep to schedule as most of
them always have their time busy [At
least the serious ones]
My interview with SARZ was scheduled
for 200 pm and because of my experience
with Lagos traffic I set out quite early
getting to the studio [I couldnrsquot get him
out to conduct the interview elsewhere]
On my arrival I met a calm young man
trying to perfect an already ear-pleasant
beat
In the last three years the name SARZ
has grown exponentially to becoming
relevant when it comes to music
production in Nigeria
Born Osaretin Osabuohein this Lagos
born and bred young dude who is from
Edo state sojournrsquos into the world of music
production started when a friend of his
introduced him to an audio production
software to play around with of which he
did come out with an awesome beat that
he had to sell his first ever made beat
Prior to that SARZ has always had a flare
for music production which made him
remembers the beat to any song even as
a little boy Horning his skills better he
was able to work on one of Lord of Ajasarsquos
project and with that he got connected
with a whole lot of music artistes from
Ruggedman Shank to Jahbless Dagrin
and many more
Not relenting on his hustle he produced
the beat to Dagrinrsquos Kondo which got
him fully introduced into the Nigeria
Music Industry as a very talented music
producer The ripple effect that followed
amazed this young individual and that
has been his driving force ever since
Another of SARZrsquos motivation is getting
inspiration from WIZKID who he proudly
boasts has been one of the few artistes
that can comfortable flow on his beats
in his words ldquoAs an artiste if you donrsquot
come correct you canrsquot work with my beat
and thatrsquos because there is a whole lot of
stuffs running through my head when am
making a beat and I tend to create it so I
apparently need a compactable artiste to
make it sound wellrdquo
Recognizing his effort in 2012 Don
Jazzy handed over to him the award for
producer of the year and to him that was
such a great accolade to receive from a
personality like Don Jazzy Also in 2013
NIKE announced SARZ as their brand
ambassador and he is hoping to achieve
more accomplishment
Though he is a hardworker he tends to
fit his schedules into a 9-5 job to enable
him have time for his family friends and
to relax
MAJOR HITS PRODUCED BY SARZ
bull Jaiye Jaiye ndash Wizkidbull Samba ndash Sarz ft Wizkidbull Ghetto ndash Shankbull Fantasi ndash Reminiscebull Kondo ndash Da Grin
We caught up with A-list music producer and Nike brand ambassador Sarz
CREATiVE
celebrity hub
BEATS BY SARz
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ldquoAs a son to an elite businessman who
was into oil and gas business one would
have expected to see him follow in his
fatherrsquos footsteps but hell NO DJ OBI
found his calling in music and mixing
songs Tush Magazine caught up with
him as he sheds lights into his life career
and familyrdquo
INTRODUCTIONEARLY BEGINNING
DJ OBI was born in the mid 80rsquos
Christened Obinna Ajuonuma he is son
to Dr Levi Ajuonuma one of Nigeria
respected presenter in the broadcasting
industry (Open House Party on Raypower)
although he later branched into oil and
gas and grew to becoming Group General
Manager Public Affairs Division of Nigeria
National Petroleum Corporation
Obinna as a little child had his Nursery
and Primary education in Nigeria and
then moved to Rainbow College also
in Nigeria before moving outside the
country to study Broadcasting and
Communication in Connecticut School of
Broadcasting
LEAVING NIGERIA A STUDENT RETURNING A DJ
While Obinna was still in Nigeria he had
always tagged along with his father to
the Raypower Studios every Saturday
where his father hosted the Open House
Party right from when he was a kid young
Obinna has always learnt from watching
other people and for him watching DJ
Jimmy Jatt and DJ FX2 playing in the
studio sub-consciously made him learnt
DJing informally
Moving out of Nigeria for his tertiary
education his passion became his
second source of making more aside
his allowances he got from home With
support from his father he got his first
set of DJ equipment and with practice
he became an option for birthday parties
and gigs around campus
His planned return to Nigeria fully was
scheduled for December 2012 but due
to the ill-fated Dana Air crash which had
on board his father he came back early
in June and being the eldest son with
responsibilities he stayed back ever since
to continue his trade as DJ
DJ OBIKeep calm DJ Obi got this
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When Obinna was leaving Nigeria the
Nigeria entertainment industry was
just forming and that also gave him an
insight of what Nigeria music industry
was at that time Coming back at a
time when the industry can be termed
lsquoexplosiversquo DJ OBI is boastful he was here
from the onset
FROM HOUSE PARTIES TO BECOMING SYNDIK8 RECORDS OFFICIAL DJ
When DJ OBI kick started his DJing
career he started with house parties and
birthday gigs as that was the best way
he felt he could perfected his DJing skills
His first ever experience was however
not funny as his speaker blew at his first
ever house party Not deterred he kept
on the hustle and became a go-to DJ for
most Nigeria A-list artistes when they
came into the United States for gigs
He also worked with show promoters
as well and was able to open for Lupe
Fiasco at an event which to him was his
first and major breakthrough for a new
DJ like him During all these grinds he
met Naeto C MI Lynxxx DJ Neptune DJ
Humility and a couple of other artistes
that came into the states
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his
tent with SYNDIK8 Records although he
has all along been under his owned self
imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he
founded with a pharmacist cousin of his
Paul Ajuonuma
Presently the official DJ for SYNDIK8
same label that houses LYNXXX BLINK
and NEDU Being the DJ he is steadily
grinding as he gets to work always
whenever each artiste is working aside
his own personal project Call him DJ
WORKAHOLIC and you wouldnrsquot be wrong
at all He also has released materials and
he plans on dropping a DJ MIXTAPE later
in 2014
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FOLLOWING HIS FATHER FOOTSTEPS
No doubt DJ OBI has much respect for his father [May his soul
rest in peace] and obviously his father has a significant influence
in him becoming a DJ From following him to the studio and
getting support from him But do we see DJ OBI actually tailing
his father steps who went from hosting to becoming Group
General Manager Public Affairs Department of NNPC
He did confirm he doesnrsquot see himself taking a 9-5 job He tried
it once when he worked in a bank in the US but the zeal wasnrsquot
there and he had to quit facing his DJing career fully
DJ WITH NO HEADPHONEShellipHELL YEAH THATrsquoS DJ OBI
One distinctive feature of DJ OBI is that he plays with no
headphones on While in the states his signature outfit was
usually a corporate suit while playing but coming to Nigeria
where the weather is quite hot he opted to wearing T-Shirts and
hats [All branded in DJ OBIrsquos name]
CHALLENGES SO FAR
Though born with a silver spoon DJ OBI still has his own
fair share of challenges with the death of his father more
responsibilities became rested on his shoulders and to keep
surviving his career needed all the push it can get by playing
at more gigs
Exclusively he mentioned most show organizerspromoters
always look out for so many factors before selecting as to which
DJ would best suit them of such factors he mentioned being a
radio DJ has always popped up and has limited him to playing
at some functions Why then not take up a job as a radio DJ
since that would further add to his profile and keep more jobs
coming He did say he has gotten offers but he wants a platform
where as a radio DJ he gets to interact with listeners not as an
OAP but as a DJ quite an ambitious concept you say
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his tent with SYNDIK8
Records although he has all along been under his owned
self imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he founded with a
pharmacist cousin of his Paul Ajuonuma
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In 2006 Cynthia ldquoCVONrdquo Okpala became an MTV BASE VJ being a Nigerian to achieve that platform was fabulous coupled with the fact that she was female also made it a great achievement Seven years later precisely in 2013 MTV BASE AFRICA announced Ehizojia Okoeguale as the winner of their MTV BASE VJ Search Nigeria making him the first ever male Nigerian MTV BASE VJ
INTERVIEW CREDITS ANSLEM JON amp OLELE BISALOCATION MUNCHIES RESTAURANT IKOYI
iNTERViEW - ehiz
MEET ehiz
NigERiArsquoS FiRST
MAlE mtv base vJ
Always full of life
Ehizojia Okoeguale or
Ehiz as he is fondly
called opened up to Tush
Magazine on how his
experience has been so
far
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Afro doesnrsquot look good on me dread is just perfect on merdquo
SLIM DADA BOY
Meeting with Ehiz the first time You cannot but help notice his ldquovery slimrdquo body and his dreadlocked hair which make him look like a very naughty guy [actually he is] coupled with his ever smiling face he confuses you on which perspective to view him His signature dreadlocked hair has come to be accepted even when other personalities are cutting theirs off his three years old dreadlocked which he started growing in November 2011 didnrsquot cause a fuss between him and his parents even his mum helped him out to tie his first ever lock On why he chooses to keep dread he said ldquoAfro
doesnrsquot look good on me skin also makes me look weird dread is just perfect on merdquo he said Asked also if he sees himself also cutting off his dread just like other personalities He stared directly into the TV in front and shouted ldquoNOrdquo
FROM UNIVERSITY GRADUATE TO BECOMING A MTV BASE VJ
Ehiz as he now generally called went to University of Benin to study Mechanical Engineering but due to some certain reasons he left in 2008 and completed his tertiary education at Lead City University graduating with a BSc in Computer science Being the
last child of his parents no particular pressure was placed on him as he was sourcing for jobs here and there On a particular day after watching the VJ Search advert on TV his Mum sat with him and advised him into participating knowing full well her son is quite an ldquointelligent talkativerdquo yet he was reluctant into participating until his Mummy got him the form and that made him have no other option than to go for it not knowing that was the beginning of a new career for him
In January 2013 with a panelist that included MI Tim Harwood and Funke Akindele Ehizojia ldquoEHIZrdquo Okoeguale was announced winner of the VJ
24 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
search competition which sees him joining other MTV Base in-house VJs such as Nomuzi and Sizwe Dhlomo from MTV Base SA
LIFE AS A VJ
ldquoFor me bro am totally enjoying my life using my abilities positivelyrdquo he says smilingly about his life as a MTV Base VJ Hosting four shows namely Top Ten Street Request Select 10 and Continuity on the MTV Base platforms sees Ehiz working real hard
ldquoI really donrsquot have free days most times am usually at the studio recording interviews or working on myself personally to becoming the best at what I dordquo he further adds Being with MTV Base for a year and some couple of months now has taught this young talented dude lot of experience so far
Ehiz has gradually built his confidence daily this you can tell if you are a regular watcher of the MTV Base Show being aired across local stations and o digital satellite station as well
Most persons after achieving such feat tend to change their attitude towards
their old friends but thatrsquos not very Ehiz as he still relates and connects well with his old friends normally ldquoOmo why I go form ke I don even go host two weddings for two of my old friends for Beninrdquo he emphasized So how well have you been able to relate with everyone without affecting
Imag
e Po
st-P
rx b
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Grap
hixe
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Continued from Page 25
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people and your career He answered by saying ldquoWisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
OAP AT THE BEAT 999 AND HOST AT LOUD N PROUD Live SERIES
Recently Ehiz joined renowned on-air-personality Olisa Adibua and Osi at The Beat 999 to co-host the Morning Rush which runs every week days Are you trying to become an OAP as well We sought to know and he
replied ldquoI swear I just love everything am doing right now I tried the OAP thingy back then at Benin but I never took it serious and I didnrsquot see myself becoming an OAP I just love to talk and any platform I can get to talk I talkrdquo well thatrsquos awesome since he gets paid for talking Seems Ehiz is apparently utilizing his talents on every platform he gets
He is also the co-host at the monthly LoudNProudLive which is held at the Intercontinental Hotel Victoria Island Combining all these talk shows
sure sounds like a hell load of hard work which if not careful could get mixed up but for Ehiz with time and personal training he has comfortably differentiated very platform he is on and still maintain his ldquomischievous personalityrdquo
EHIZ ndash THE SHUGA ACTOR
Aspiring to becoming an Oscar Award winner like Lupita Nrsquoyongo who also starred in one of MTV Base Shuga series Ehiz debuted as an actor in the MTV Base Shuga Series 3 and just as he says lsquoI enjoyed the 7-seconds of fame on Shugardquo On whether he would be taking up a career in acting jovially he says ldquoYou never know I might just end up like Lupitardquo
For me Irsquom totally enjoying my life using my abilities positively Wisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
Ehiz
Enzo
28 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
iNTERViEW - enzO
enzO
chOcBOinatiOn ARTiST
gENRE afro-popPhoto credits Post-prx Graphixed
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 29
MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD Period There is nothing else to describe the relationshiprdquo
Can you kindly introduce yourself- real names educational backgroundamp family background
- My name is Enzo Irsquom an afro-pop Nigerian artist based in Lagos and America under the indestructible ChocBoiNation Enzo is a combination of all my names and I legalized it ENZO
Whatrsquos your state of srigin and birthdate
- I am from Jos (Plateau State)
How was growing up like for you
- Growing up has been my most adventurous time and still is because as humans we
grow every single day based on our experiences in life I must say growing up is one heck of a bumpy
and joyous ride at the same time
Whatrsquos your relationship with MI amp ICE PRINCE
- MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD period therersquos nothing else to describe the relationship
Did knowing MI and ICE PRINCE influence your signing to CHOC BOI
NATION
- Before one is actually labeled a member of the ChocBoiNation you have to earn it relative or not everyone goes through their own
form of artist development MI being legendary knows true
artistry however different we all are As the head of the family he has the final say
- MI and ICEPRINCE are definitely strong influences
they inspire me every single
time I mean who wouldnrsquot want to be like their big brothers when they grow up huh lol
Can you enlighten us more on CHOC BOI NATION - current artistes on the labelconnection with Chocolate City
- ChocBoiNation is a combination of ChocolateCity and LoopyMusic thatrsquos the family
You seem not fully resident in Nigeria and why is that so
- I live in Lagos and America as I mentioned earlier and this is because they are both my homeland
Have you ever had an incident that has occurred to you which have helped boost your confidence as an artiste
- Yes actually recently for the first time in my life I had a bad performance on stage because I was going through personal issues and did not prepare for it MI called me to speak to me about it and he did say some deep words to me after the fact People will never understand the reason why what happened happened So no matter what the problem is suck it all up prepare yourself mentally channel your energy and give it your best on stage so the same thing never repeats itself All artists go through that one bad show it is part of the journey and you just make sure you win That talk gave me all I needed I am never afraid to fall and rise again I am human after all
How would you describe yourself generally in a sentence
- I am the most intelligent adventurous and fun to be with type risk taking imperfect person ever
30 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
Who would you call your mentors
- My mentors in music are Prince Madonna MI Janet Jackson Aliyah Brenda Fassie MIA fela Chaka Chaka Bob Marleygot a long list Lol
Source of inspiration
- My Family
Being a lady what plans have you got to invade the Nigerian music industry
- How about you guys wait and see
Hahaa Okay When exactly did you start your music career professionally
- Professionally itrsquos been a few years I have been underground and now uptown if you know what I mean
How many official singles do you have out on airplay
- Irsquove got ldquoI WANT YOUrdquo and ldquoINTERNATIONAL GIRLrdquo out on air
What genre of music do you do
- Afro-Pop
In the next five years where do you
envision ENZO
- Way bigger and better as an artist generally
Just for your fans to know especially the guys are you hooked
- LOL love me for me no matter my status Hooked or not I am still here for all my fans (smiles)Whatrsquos your relationship with Ngozi Omambala of NMO Management
- NG as I call her is my manager and girlfriend She is that one person that represents the ultimate hustle of a woman No matter what happens in life you can always dust
yourself and rise again She is amazing and this is not just talk
If you werenrsquot making music what would you have yourself doing
- I canrsquot not do music no matter what I do is always affiliated with music so itrsquos not possible
What are your plans to take over the Nigerian music industry
- We donrsquot take over it we add to it Nigerian music is ours from birth every Nigerian is born with it Itrsquos not about how good you sing itrsquos about how you influence the land with what you were born with That is what
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CHOCBOINATION is about Letting people know that all types of artists are special behind the desk or on stage we are all artists of a different kind
As a young person whatrsquos your philosophy about life My philosophy inlife are based on two statements
- I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world
- I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner I believe in kissing kissing a lot I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles
Last words to young persons trying to leave a positive impact
- Never act bigger than anyone and never let anyone act bigger than you You are human but in reality you can be SuperHuman
Been a female whatrsquos your sense of fashion and what do you feel comfortable in
- I Dress based on my mood and I honestly feel comfortable wearing shorts T-shirts and sneakers
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the worldrdquo
Imag
e Po
st-P
rx b
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Gra
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32 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 33
cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
34 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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ost-
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Gra
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
Powered by Amarelis
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STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
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2
5
7
6
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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Editor-In-Chief Anslem Jon Sub EditorLeonard Onwubuoya
Editorial ConsultantJoyce ldquoLMKrdquo Imiegha
Fashion EditorStylistPriscillia Philips
Art DirectorEdesiri Ukiri Graphixed
Senior CorrespondentStephney Bass
CorrespondentsAhutu rufaiUgo ogbonnaJeffrey onomoasor
Featured WritersChiamaka EzekwenGodswill AnenePhidelia Imiegha
ProductionResearchTush Media Kingdom
eDitOrrsquos intrO
SAVED BY MY PARTNER
When I was told the time for production for our next issue was
fast approaching I just knew with all my planning strategizing and
executions the time to pen down my Editorrsquos Intro too was nigh Oh
yes I have a huge flare for writing but then when I picked up my pen
the words wouldnrsquot just come through and I felt ldquoOh Anslem You mean
you canrsquot write just an intro anymore againrdquo I tried all my inspiration-
writing strategies but none seemed to work and then I looked through
my music playlist and my eyes caught ldquoBIBANKE by ASArdquo and that was
what I needed to force the words through but yet the words got stuck
at a point and I was back to point zero
Even though I hate being distracted when working a call came through
from my partner and after discussing our plans for this particular issue
it then dawned on me that she actually had fulfilled her part and I just
had to come through from my end
That alone gave me the motivation to run through and I smiled giving
God thanks for making me have such a wonderful partner
I want to say a big thank you to all our supporters readers fans and
brands for constantly believing in our dream of celebrating Nigerian
youths This issue 7 as usual is a more improved version of our last
issue with more pages covering fashion events technology sports
exciting interviews articles and inspiring advices We also have made
provision for prizes to be won starting from this issue onward
With my hat doffed off I welcome you on board again as we take off on
this flight of celebrating Nigerian youths
Yours sincerely
Anslem Jon
Tush magazine is a publication of Tush Kingdom Media a media outfit into magazine
publishing and events organizingcoverage Tush Kingdom Media possesses rights to all
published articles interviews and pictures No part of this publication must be used without
due permission from our editor
For comments suggestions criticisms or editorial submissions write us via
editortushmagazinecomng
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ldquoSpinlet is here to create a level playing ground for both emerging artistes and A-List
artistes where we can conveniently distribute and market their songs in over 122
countries across the world and also monetize it for themrdquo ndash Mark Redguard Chief
Marketing Officer SPINLET LIMITED
BRIEF HISTORYSpinlet is a digital entertainment company created in Finland in year 2006 It was later
acquired by VEROD CAPITAL whose CEO Eric Idiahi saw the vision of Spinlet which
is a company focused on meeting the needs of music lovers giving them a platform
to buy stream share and manage their favourite playlist using their smartphone
In 2011 it moved itrsquos headquarters to San Francisco where other globally renowned
technology companies are based in other to be able to dutifully carry out its function
of distributing songs effectively Still in 2011 Spinlet also opened a marketing
and distribution office in Lagos Nigeria which has a large music fan base and also
connects with other African countries thus becoming the pioneer of music distribution
in Africa
Overlaying ThE NigERiAN music Digital inDustry
From royalties earned by artistes to a mobile app used by millions of music lovers Find out what you must know about Spinlet
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WHAT THE SPINLET APP IS ALL ABOUT
INVADING NIGERIArsquoS DIGITAL MARKETComing into a market where the
broadband is relatively slow and cost
of data is on the high side poses a
serious challenge to Spinlet But despite
this setback Spinlet has been making
efforts as regards the cost of internet
hence their plan to partner with mobile
networks to reduce the data cost One
of such partnerships is that of Etisalat-
Spinlet partnership which allows Etisalat
userssubscribers to get a certain
percentage off their charge when they
subscribe to use the Spinlet App
Spinlet has also partnered with some
mobile phone manufacturers like
Samsung and Tecno to provide pre-
installed Spinlet Apps all these in a
view to distribute and market local music
content
When Spinlet came into Nigeria in 2011
they discovered that a whole lot of
artistes and label houses were skeptical
about sole distribution and monetization
of intellectual properties One of the
many ways they got through to these
artistes amp label houses was by partnering
with Industry Nite This partnership
ensured that all artistes who performed
on the Industry Nite platform signed
on for Spinlet services Also Spinlet
partnered with FELABERATION 2011 and
for every artiste that performed during
the 67-day event a contract was signed
with Spinlet
MAJOR CHALLENGES THUS FAROne major challenge that threatened
Spinlet when they came into Nigeria was
the acceptability amongst music lovers
but they have conveniently conquered
that owing to the fact that Nigeria has
a population of over 160million people
out of which 100million are mobile
phone users and 25 of these users are
owners of smartphone devices
Another challenge is the issue of
slow connectivity which Spinlet quite
understand that Nigeria is a growing
market in digital technology and requires
all the patience it needs
TRAFFIC GENERATIONCurrently Spinlet has over 850000
subscribers and still wants more as their
target is a 50million benchmark users
come 2016 With a good customer service
team headed by Jesse Oguntimehin they
have been able to conveniently interact
with their subscribers who span across
122 countries
On how they gathered such a large
subscriber base within three years of
operation Mark Redguard pointed out
they have carried out a lot of awareness
campaigns ranging from Radio [Where
the Spinlet Digital Show is held] to
creating timeless good musical materials
just like ldquoBaby Mi Dardquo by Dr Olaiya and
2Face
Mark also specifically stated that traffic
generation works more effectively
when both parties involved do a bit
more of awareness on their different
platforms directing their fans to get
their materials from Spinlet In his words
ldquoItrsquos not just agreeing to sign up with
Spinlet and releasing materials via the
Spinlet platform it works more if after
releasing a song you go up on Radio TV
or other social networks to inform fans
that the song is exclusive to us with
that it becomes much more accepted
and further helps Spinlet to carry on
their operation changing the mentality
of subscribers to getting music for freerdquo
ITUNES OF AFRICAGGrowing exponentially within three
years of operation Take it or leave it
Spinlet has become the sole pioneer
when it comes to digital music
distribution and marketing in Africa
Being able to connect with over 850000
subscribers and giving them a platform
to share play and listen to music across
over 122 countries is an advantage they
are apparently backing on as no other
platform has been able to do so
With the presence of Gabon South Africa
Kenya and some other African countries
Spinlet has virtually penetrated three-
quarter of African music lovers
PAYMENT METHODOne important aspect of Spinlet services
is the ability to create a monetizing
platform for signed up artistes Just like
Mark says ldquoItrsquos not just about putting the
song on Spinlet itrsquos about utilizing the
entire available services on its platform
and one important feature is the ability
to create revenue for all Spinlet signed-
on artistesrdquo He further says rdquoWe do
understand that a whole lot of resources
are being invested into a song before its
eventually released and mostly the only
source of returns for an artiste is through
endorsements and shows thus creating
another source of revenue generation for
the artiste by releasing their materials is
a plus for themrdquo
Spinlet also has a sharing formula which
allows 60 of every revenue going to
the artiste Means by which this revenue
is being generated includes streaming
download purchase and advertising
To curb irregularities and for easy
transparency payout is done quarterly
and there is a history on Metadata which is
essential for understanding information
collected The Metadata technology also
gives the artistes information on where
hisher traffic purchase is from
On a final appeal Mark Redguard CMO
urges all emerging artistes and A-List
artistes to embrace the future of digital
music in Africa Spinlethellipmove with it
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evwe Isaac Nikoro stage
named KIN is a 21-year old
young Nigeria who hails
from Delta state that is
working real hard to becoming a name
to reckon with in this large Nigeria
music industry
Born into a Christian family and being
the first son out of five boys KIN
developed love for music at a tender
age of seven (7) playing instruments
in church most especially the drums
After his primary education and
secondary education where he attended
Eupharistic Primary school and Dansol
high school respectively KIN moved out
to the UK to further his studies where
he is currently studying in University
of Wolverhampton and majoring in
Mechanical Engineering
Starting his musical career KIN became
a recording artiste at the age of sixteen
(16) when he joined a music group
called ldquoFlake Cityrdquo With Flake City he
recorded some couple of songs and also
did a few video as well before finally
leaving to start his own solo career
Independently KIN has three official
singles out on airplay titled ldquoShersquos
Callingrdquo ldquoHellordquo and most recently ldquoAda
Owerrirdquo which he did shoot a video for
Calling his genre of music AfroKIN KIN
is proud to produce sounds that havenrsquot
been heard of prior to now
In the words of KIN which is a name
formed from the initials of all his names
ldquoLife is a race that we all have to keep
running until we make itrdquo
unDergrsquosSET TO BlOW
k ARTiST NAME kiN
AgE 21
lABEl uNSigNED
gENREAFROkiN
Having God and his mother as his source of inspiration while DrsquoBanj 2Face and Wole Soyinka as his mentors KINrsquos plan to take over the Nigeria music scene has been drafted already He also has a vision to open a quarter for homeless people in Nigeria as one of his pet project
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ver visited a football viewing
center If you do then
probably the most said phrase
during your time stay must
have been ldquoput your money where your
mouth isrdquo Nigerian sports lovers have
become so confident or would I say
daring with their favourite teams that
they can afford to stake money on them
The oxford advanced learnerrsquos dictionary
defines betting as ldquothe act of risking money on the unknown result of an event in this case sportrdquo it also defines
gambling as the ldquothe activity of playing games of chance for moneyrdquo Clearly the
definitions of the two words are quite
similar but the phrase that distinguishes
them can be found in the definition of
gambling ldquohellipplaying games of chancerdquo
In Nigeria we have seen different
betting platforms springing up owing
to the fact that there are more gamblers
than bet stakers Prior before this era
the most popular gamblingbetting
games were coupons lottos baba ijebu
and the others but with the influx of
affordable satellite decoders more
sports lovers evolved and the need to
prove confidence in their favourite team
became relevant
Akin Alabirsquos Naira Bet took advantage
of the online community becoming
the first ever respected online betting
platform in Nigeria Though respected
Nigerians were scared of staking money
online as we were still trying to come to
terms with the e-world
Fast forward few years later the betting
market became quite competitive as
more well funded betting platforms
sprang up one of such platform is
1960BET They came into the market
enlightened more people and raised the
standard of betting in Nigeria
Naira Bet has been in existence for
approximately over five (5) years yet
only very few people stake money via
their platforms However with the
recent awareness of 1960BET coupled
with their enlightening programs on
radio stations across Nigeria more
people became interested in staking
bets after due analyzing and dialoguing
about betting and gambling
The discoveries werenrsquot far-fetched
BETTING IS GOOD FOR YOU GAMBLING IS BAD FOR YOU Betting thus became
another avenue to explore thinking
faculties learning more about history
of different football clubs and proving
confidence in your favorite teams
betweengAMBliNg amp BETTiNg
EA brief insight Betting platforms in Nigeria
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orn Anino Judy Shine Begho she is an Itsekiri girl from Warri Delta state Doing her secondary education between Benin City and Warri she then went to Madonna University Okija Anambra State
where she majored in Mass Communication
SHINE came into the public eye when she started modeling in University as a runway model and did a few pageants too but media was her life and she ended her modeling career after competing in at the Miss Nysc where she was a runner up SHINE then focused on her Media career
Her sojourn into the world of presenting started when she got a TV job as a presenter with Galaxy Television Lagos in 2007 her passion then took her to Eko FM Lagos in 2008 then she shuttled between Hot FM Abuja Classic FM Lagos City FM Lagos Rainbow FM Zoodrums radio (internet radio) before finally pitching her tent with her dream station Cool FM Lagos where she presently is
Though on the side she still does TV making appearances here and there on different stations Maximizing her abilities SHINE is also a voice over artiste and has voiced
for lots of brands She has interviewed a lot of National and International celebrities and have appeared on TV reality shows as a Celebrity Guest to advice and have fun with housemates like lsquoThe Next Movie Starrsquo and MTN Project Fame
SHINE is the founder of the first ever celebrity rave called lsquoShine With the Starsrsquo SWTS is about bringing celebs and fans together to network and have fun for hours dancing to the DJ and the hype men warming people up winning of gifts and of course performances from artistes She also has a new program TheTwistWithShine that airs every Sunday on the Cool FM platform where she gets to bring behind the scene faces and put them on a hot seat
Amongst the OAPs at Cool FM Lagos SHINE is the most jovial and friendliest of them all this can be confirmed if you have a meet with her
SHINE has also won for herself a couple of awards which includes Award for Female Radio Personality at the Nigeria Radio Award (NIRA) in 2012 and also Female Radio Personality of the year 2012 at the Dynamix All Youths Awards still in 2012
Our new crush ShiNE BEghO
BMulTiPlE AWARD WiNNiNg FEMAlE OAP
SHINE is the founder of the first ever celebrity rave called lsquoShine With the Starsrsquo
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 13
Follow SHINE on twittershinebegho
Amongst the OAPs at Cool FM Lagos SHINE is the most jovial and friendliest of them all this can be confirmed if you have a meet with herrdquo
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the new NOllYWOODA POSTiVE PERSPECTiVE
By Oghomwen Toni-Osagie
hen I was given this subject matter ldquoThe New Nollywoodrdquo I pondered for a bit and I was a little bemused Not because I knew I had to do a lot of research on this topic
or because I was confused as a french man in an English speaking country No It is because the contrast that exist between the Old Nollywood and the New Nollywood is Yay large it is almost like a different civilisation period entirely The New Nollywood isrdquoThat Ghen-Ghen Industryrdquo the most thrilling thing about this new movie industry is the fact that we have musicians delving into this field
Growing up I saw the likes of Richard Mofe Damijo on my screen and the Jason Statham of Nollywood Sam Dede (love him) I think the most amazing thing about Sam Dedersquos acting skills is the mere fact that he never ever cracked a smilehe was so badass the way he handled his roles like it was a very serious and real life matter I watch New Nollywood movies and the one actor that reminds me of Sam Dede is Desmond Elliot You might not see the similarities yet but let me help you the height the skin tones the seriousness in their given roles You wonrsquot see a movie preview of Sam Dede and in it he will be a security man or a beggar on the street (no prejudice to other qualified actors) same goes for Desmond Elliot
W
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Helen Ukpabio forever young One distinctive feature in this woman is her locks I mean her hair That mass of hair is her one crowning glory the emotions she puts in her words and the way she captivates a viewer is so immersing In the New Nollywood one woman that is synonymous Is the ever beautiful and beguiling Chioma Chukwuka if two women could ever be so similar in their field of expertise it is these two If you doubt me please go out right now to your nearest vendor and get a copy of these womenrsquos works and give your verdict They are both built from the same fabric theatrically
The New Nollywood most people will argue that it does not have as much substance as the old Nollywood Well allow me to ask you this What do you mean by substance Better plot Picture quality Cast Or better diction and orientation of cast members The costumes Others might say the various lsquopartsrsquo of a movie in some cases are unnecessary yoursquoll buy a movie and it will be divided into Parts 1-4 Well let me tell you something have you ever stopped to think about the financial aspect of this film making business I promise you that cost of production and all it entails to make a movie has quadrupled over time the makers of this movies have to make as much or more than they invested into this project Dividing it into parts is one source of financial breakthrough for them If you notice how this movie industry has evolved from the old days till now most producers and directors have to go to different countries or continents to make a classic movie this cost a lot so paying for Parts 1-4 is a small price we have to pay
Most major brands like GLO have also shown a great support for the New Nollywood in the world famous movie Jenifa 2 yoursquoll see many GLOBACOM NG adverts and reference to this brand The revolution of Nollywood is so amazing Guess what This industry deserves more credit than it is given at the moment The likes of Mrs Omotola Jalade Ekende and Genevieve Nnaji are doing amazing things for this industry globally I saw Omotola at a conference with world leaders Proud yet I even read that she made Forbes top 100 most influential list Yes Forbes the same Forbes Jay Z and Oprah have been featured on So please donrsquot tell me yoursquore fed up or embarrassed by the New Nollywood This is one good industry in Nigeria It also ranks as the second movie making industry in the world Oprah Winfrey made comparisons of our very own
Genevieve Nnaji with the beautiful Julia Roberts The fact that Oprah knows Genevieve Nnaji means we are doing something right Nollywood might not have great producers like Quentine Tarrantino but we have our great and notable ones We have the likes of Uche Jombo who is a prolific movie actress turned producer she has eleven movies she has produced and still waxing strong I look forward to watching any movie her name is in Onwards and Upwards I say
The New Nollywood Their growth and development will not be complete if I donrsquot mention our notable cinema houses Over the past years Nollywood movies have been included in our Filmhouses one of the first movies I saw in a Nigerian cinema was lsquoThe Figurinersquo by the great and noble Kunle Afolayan The picture quality was impressive The eloquence and articulate drama by Funlola Aofiyebi The ever graceful Omoni Oboli Sigh That was a good movie Maybe the New Nollywood isnrsquot as notable and profound as the one our parents grew up watching but this New Nollywood is leaving their footprints in the sand of time I donrsquot know about you but with each movie preview I see growth and development It might not be to your individual satisfaction cause we have high standards cause wersquore used to Hollywood movies and we expect that Nollywood should emulate their counterparts Let me tell you something We will get there New Nollywood is the era for great changes We will make notable movies that will be worthy of international awards and accolades Timing just wait and see in time Nollywood will overcome your expectations Till then support your own patronize our actors build them up constructively
Stay blessed
16 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
If you donrsquot come correct you canrsquot work with my beat and thatrsquos because there is a whole lot of stuffs running through my head when am making a beat I apparently need a compatible artiste to make it sound wellrdquo
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 17
Scheduling an interview with a producer
is one sure feat to achieve you must
definitely keep to schedule as most of
them always have their time busy [At
least the serious ones]
My interview with SARZ was scheduled
for 200 pm and because of my experience
with Lagos traffic I set out quite early
getting to the studio [I couldnrsquot get him
out to conduct the interview elsewhere]
On my arrival I met a calm young man
trying to perfect an already ear-pleasant
beat
In the last three years the name SARZ
has grown exponentially to becoming
relevant when it comes to music
production in Nigeria
Born Osaretin Osabuohein this Lagos
born and bred young dude who is from
Edo state sojournrsquos into the world of music
production started when a friend of his
introduced him to an audio production
software to play around with of which he
did come out with an awesome beat that
he had to sell his first ever made beat
Prior to that SARZ has always had a flare
for music production which made him
remembers the beat to any song even as
a little boy Horning his skills better he
was able to work on one of Lord of Ajasarsquos
project and with that he got connected
with a whole lot of music artistes from
Ruggedman Shank to Jahbless Dagrin
and many more
Not relenting on his hustle he produced
the beat to Dagrinrsquos Kondo which got
him fully introduced into the Nigeria
Music Industry as a very talented music
producer The ripple effect that followed
amazed this young individual and that
has been his driving force ever since
Another of SARZrsquos motivation is getting
inspiration from WIZKID who he proudly
boasts has been one of the few artistes
that can comfortable flow on his beats
in his words ldquoAs an artiste if you donrsquot
come correct you canrsquot work with my beat
and thatrsquos because there is a whole lot of
stuffs running through my head when am
making a beat and I tend to create it so I
apparently need a compactable artiste to
make it sound wellrdquo
Recognizing his effort in 2012 Don
Jazzy handed over to him the award for
producer of the year and to him that was
such a great accolade to receive from a
personality like Don Jazzy Also in 2013
NIKE announced SARZ as their brand
ambassador and he is hoping to achieve
more accomplishment
Though he is a hardworker he tends to
fit his schedules into a 9-5 job to enable
him have time for his family friends and
to relax
MAJOR HITS PRODUCED BY SARZ
bull Jaiye Jaiye ndash Wizkidbull Samba ndash Sarz ft Wizkidbull Ghetto ndash Shankbull Fantasi ndash Reminiscebull Kondo ndash Da Grin
We caught up with A-list music producer and Nike brand ambassador Sarz
CREATiVE
celebrity hub
BEATS BY SARz
18 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
ldquoAs a son to an elite businessman who
was into oil and gas business one would
have expected to see him follow in his
fatherrsquos footsteps but hell NO DJ OBI
found his calling in music and mixing
songs Tush Magazine caught up with
him as he sheds lights into his life career
and familyrdquo
INTRODUCTIONEARLY BEGINNING
DJ OBI was born in the mid 80rsquos
Christened Obinna Ajuonuma he is son
to Dr Levi Ajuonuma one of Nigeria
respected presenter in the broadcasting
industry (Open House Party on Raypower)
although he later branched into oil and
gas and grew to becoming Group General
Manager Public Affairs Division of Nigeria
National Petroleum Corporation
Obinna as a little child had his Nursery
and Primary education in Nigeria and
then moved to Rainbow College also
in Nigeria before moving outside the
country to study Broadcasting and
Communication in Connecticut School of
Broadcasting
LEAVING NIGERIA A STUDENT RETURNING A DJ
While Obinna was still in Nigeria he had
always tagged along with his father to
the Raypower Studios every Saturday
where his father hosted the Open House
Party right from when he was a kid young
Obinna has always learnt from watching
other people and for him watching DJ
Jimmy Jatt and DJ FX2 playing in the
studio sub-consciously made him learnt
DJing informally
Moving out of Nigeria for his tertiary
education his passion became his
second source of making more aside
his allowances he got from home With
support from his father he got his first
set of DJ equipment and with practice
he became an option for birthday parties
and gigs around campus
His planned return to Nigeria fully was
scheduled for December 2012 but due
to the ill-fated Dana Air crash which had
on board his father he came back early
in June and being the eldest son with
responsibilities he stayed back ever since
to continue his trade as DJ
DJ OBIKeep calm DJ Obi got this
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 19
When Obinna was leaving Nigeria the
Nigeria entertainment industry was
just forming and that also gave him an
insight of what Nigeria music industry
was at that time Coming back at a
time when the industry can be termed
lsquoexplosiversquo DJ OBI is boastful he was here
from the onset
FROM HOUSE PARTIES TO BECOMING SYNDIK8 RECORDS OFFICIAL DJ
When DJ OBI kick started his DJing
career he started with house parties and
birthday gigs as that was the best way
he felt he could perfected his DJing skills
His first ever experience was however
not funny as his speaker blew at his first
ever house party Not deterred he kept
on the hustle and became a go-to DJ for
most Nigeria A-list artistes when they
came into the United States for gigs
He also worked with show promoters
as well and was able to open for Lupe
Fiasco at an event which to him was his
first and major breakthrough for a new
DJ like him During all these grinds he
met Naeto C MI Lynxxx DJ Neptune DJ
Humility and a couple of other artistes
that came into the states
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his
tent with SYNDIK8 Records although he
has all along been under his owned self
imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he
founded with a pharmacist cousin of his
Paul Ajuonuma
Presently the official DJ for SYNDIK8
same label that houses LYNXXX BLINK
and NEDU Being the DJ he is steadily
grinding as he gets to work always
whenever each artiste is working aside
his own personal project Call him DJ
WORKAHOLIC and you wouldnrsquot be wrong
at all He also has released materials and
he plans on dropping a DJ MIXTAPE later
in 2014
20 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
FOLLOWING HIS FATHER FOOTSTEPS
No doubt DJ OBI has much respect for his father [May his soul
rest in peace] and obviously his father has a significant influence
in him becoming a DJ From following him to the studio and
getting support from him But do we see DJ OBI actually tailing
his father steps who went from hosting to becoming Group
General Manager Public Affairs Department of NNPC
He did confirm he doesnrsquot see himself taking a 9-5 job He tried
it once when he worked in a bank in the US but the zeal wasnrsquot
there and he had to quit facing his DJing career fully
DJ WITH NO HEADPHONEShellipHELL YEAH THATrsquoS DJ OBI
One distinctive feature of DJ OBI is that he plays with no
headphones on While in the states his signature outfit was
usually a corporate suit while playing but coming to Nigeria
where the weather is quite hot he opted to wearing T-Shirts and
hats [All branded in DJ OBIrsquos name]
CHALLENGES SO FAR
Though born with a silver spoon DJ OBI still has his own
fair share of challenges with the death of his father more
responsibilities became rested on his shoulders and to keep
surviving his career needed all the push it can get by playing
at more gigs
Exclusively he mentioned most show organizerspromoters
always look out for so many factors before selecting as to which
DJ would best suit them of such factors he mentioned being a
radio DJ has always popped up and has limited him to playing
at some functions Why then not take up a job as a radio DJ
since that would further add to his profile and keep more jobs
coming He did say he has gotten offers but he wants a platform
where as a radio DJ he gets to interact with listeners not as an
OAP but as a DJ quite an ambitious concept you say
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his tent with SYNDIK8
Records although he has all along been under his owned
self imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he founded with a
pharmacist cousin of his Paul Ajuonuma
22 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
In 2006 Cynthia ldquoCVONrdquo Okpala became an MTV BASE VJ being a Nigerian to achieve that platform was fabulous coupled with the fact that she was female also made it a great achievement Seven years later precisely in 2013 MTV BASE AFRICA announced Ehizojia Okoeguale as the winner of their MTV BASE VJ Search Nigeria making him the first ever male Nigerian MTV BASE VJ
INTERVIEW CREDITS ANSLEM JON amp OLELE BISALOCATION MUNCHIES RESTAURANT IKOYI
iNTERViEW - ehiz
MEET ehiz
NigERiArsquoS FiRST
MAlE mtv base vJ
Always full of life
Ehizojia Okoeguale or
Ehiz as he is fondly
called opened up to Tush
Magazine on how his
experience has been so
far
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 23
Afro doesnrsquot look good on me dread is just perfect on merdquo
SLIM DADA BOY
Meeting with Ehiz the first time You cannot but help notice his ldquovery slimrdquo body and his dreadlocked hair which make him look like a very naughty guy [actually he is] coupled with his ever smiling face he confuses you on which perspective to view him His signature dreadlocked hair has come to be accepted even when other personalities are cutting theirs off his three years old dreadlocked which he started growing in November 2011 didnrsquot cause a fuss between him and his parents even his mum helped him out to tie his first ever lock On why he chooses to keep dread he said ldquoAfro
doesnrsquot look good on me skin also makes me look weird dread is just perfect on merdquo he said Asked also if he sees himself also cutting off his dread just like other personalities He stared directly into the TV in front and shouted ldquoNOrdquo
FROM UNIVERSITY GRADUATE TO BECOMING A MTV BASE VJ
Ehiz as he now generally called went to University of Benin to study Mechanical Engineering but due to some certain reasons he left in 2008 and completed his tertiary education at Lead City University graduating with a BSc in Computer science Being the
last child of his parents no particular pressure was placed on him as he was sourcing for jobs here and there On a particular day after watching the VJ Search advert on TV his Mum sat with him and advised him into participating knowing full well her son is quite an ldquointelligent talkativerdquo yet he was reluctant into participating until his Mummy got him the form and that made him have no other option than to go for it not knowing that was the beginning of a new career for him
In January 2013 with a panelist that included MI Tim Harwood and Funke Akindele Ehizojia ldquoEHIZrdquo Okoeguale was announced winner of the VJ
24 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
search competition which sees him joining other MTV Base in-house VJs such as Nomuzi and Sizwe Dhlomo from MTV Base SA
LIFE AS A VJ
ldquoFor me bro am totally enjoying my life using my abilities positivelyrdquo he says smilingly about his life as a MTV Base VJ Hosting four shows namely Top Ten Street Request Select 10 and Continuity on the MTV Base platforms sees Ehiz working real hard
ldquoI really donrsquot have free days most times am usually at the studio recording interviews or working on myself personally to becoming the best at what I dordquo he further adds Being with MTV Base for a year and some couple of months now has taught this young talented dude lot of experience so far
Ehiz has gradually built his confidence daily this you can tell if you are a regular watcher of the MTV Base Show being aired across local stations and o digital satellite station as well
Most persons after achieving such feat tend to change their attitude towards
their old friends but thatrsquos not very Ehiz as he still relates and connects well with his old friends normally ldquoOmo why I go form ke I don even go host two weddings for two of my old friends for Beninrdquo he emphasized So how well have you been able to relate with everyone without affecting
Imag
e Po
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Grap
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Continued from Page 25
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people and your career He answered by saying ldquoWisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
OAP AT THE BEAT 999 AND HOST AT LOUD N PROUD Live SERIES
Recently Ehiz joined renowned on-air-personality Olisa Adibua and Osi at The Beat 999 to co-host the Morning Rush which runs every week days Are you trying to become an OAP as well We sought to know and he
replied ldquoI swear I just love everything am doing right now I tried the OAP thingy back then at Benin but I never took it serious and I didnrsquot see myself becoming an OAP I just love to talk and any platform I can get to talk I talkrdquo well thatrsquos awesome since he gets paid for talking Seems Ehiz is apparently utilizing his talents on every platform he gets
He is also the co-host at the monthly LoudNProudLive which is held at the Intercontinental Hotel Victoria Island Combining all these talk shows
sure sounds like a hell load of hard work which if not careful could get mixed up but for Ehiz with time and personal training he has comfortably differentiated very platform he is on and still maintain his ldquomischievous personalityrdquo
EHIZ ndash THE SHUGA ACTOR
Aspiring to becoming an Oscar Award winner like Lupita Nrsquoyongo who also starred in one of MTV Base Shuga series Ehiz debuted as an actor in the MTV Base Shuga Series 3 and just as he says lsquoI enjoyed the 7-seconds of fame on Shugardquo On whether he would be taking up a career in acting jovially he says ldquoYou never know I might just end up like Lupitardquo
For me Irsquom totally enjoying my life using my abilities positively Wisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
Ehiz
Enzo
28 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
iNTERViEW - enzO
enzO
chOcBOinatiOn ARTiST
gENRE afro-popPhoto credits Post-prx Graphixed
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 29
MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD Period There is nothing else to describe the relationshiprdquo
Can you kindly introduce yourself- real names educational backgroundamp family background
- My name is Enzo Irsquom an afro-pop Nigerian artist based in Lagos and America under the indestructible ChocBoiNation Enzo is a combination of all my names and I legalized it ENZO
Whatrsquos your state of srigin and birthdate
- I am from Jos (Plateau State)
How was growing up like for you
- Growing up has been my most adventurous time and still is because as humans we
grow every single day based on our experiences in life I must say growing up is one heck of a bumpy
and joyous ride at the same time
Whatrsquos your relationship with MI amp ICE PRINCE
- MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD period therersquos nothing else to describe the relationship
Did knowing MI and ICE PRINCE influence your signing to CHOC BOI
NATION
- Before one is actually labeled a member of the ChocBoiNation you have to earn it relative or not everyone goes through their own
form of artist development MI being legendary knows true
artistry however different we all are As the head of the family he has the final say
- MI and ICEPRINCE are definitely strong influences
they inspire me every single
time I mean who wouldnrsquot want to be like their big brothers when they grow up huh lol
Can you enlighten us more on CHOC BOI NATION - current artistes on the labelconnection with Chocolate City
- ChocBoiNation is a combination of ChocolateCity and LoopyMusic thatrsquos the family
You seem not fully resident in Nigeria and why is that so
- I live in Lagos and America as I mentioned earlier and this is because they are both my homeland
Have you ever had an incident that has occurred to you which have helped boost your confidence as an artiste
- Yes actually recently for the first time in my life I had a bad performance on stage because I was going through personal issues and did not prepare for it MI called me to speak to me about it and he did say some deep words to me after the fact People will never understand the reason why what happened happened So no matter what the problem is suck it all up prepare yourself mentally channel your energy and give it your best on stage so the same thing never repeats itself All artists go through that one bad show it is part of the journey and you just make sure you win That talk gave me all I needed I am never afraid to fall and rise again I am human after all
How would you describe yourself generally in a sentence
- I am the most intelligent adventurous and fun to be with type risk taking imperfect person ever
30 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
Who would you call your mentors
- My mentors in music are Prince Madonna MI Janet Jackson Aliyah Brenda Fassie MIA fela Chaka Chaka Bob Marleygot a long list Lol
Source of inspiration
- My Family
Being a lady what plans have you got to invade the Nigerian music industry
- How about you guys wait and see
Hahaa Okay When exactly did you start your music career professionally
- Professionally itrsquos been a few years I have been underground and now uptown if you know what I mean
How many official singles do you have out on airplay
- Irsquove got ldquoI WANT YOUrdquo and ldquoINTERNATIONAL GIRLrdquo out on air
What genre of music do you do
- Afro-Pop
In the next five years where do you
envision ENZO
- Way bigger and better as an artist generally
Just for your fans to know especially the guys are you hooked
- LOL love me for me no matter my status Hooked or not I am still here for all my fans (smiles)Whatrsquos your relationship with Ngozi Omambala of NMO Management
- NG as I call her is my manager and girlfriend She is that one person that represents the ultimate hustle of a woman No matter what happens in life you can always dust
yourself and rise again She is amazing and this is not just talk
If you werenrsquot making music what would you have yourself doing
- I canrsquot not do music no matter what I do is always affiliated with music so itrsquos not possible
What are your plans to take over the Nigerian music industry
- We donrsquot take over it we add to it Nigerian music is ours from birth every Nigerian is born with it Itrsquos not about how good you sing itrsquos about how you influence the land with what you were born with That is what
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CHOCBOINATION is about Letting people know that all types of artists are special behind the desk or on stage we are all artists of a different kind
As a young person whatrsquos your philosophy about life My philosophy inlife are based on two statements
- I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world
- I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner I believe in kissing kissing a lot I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles
Last words to young persons trying to leave a positive impact
- Never act bigger than anyone and never let anyone act bigger than you You are human but in reality you can be SuperHuman
Been a female whatrsquos your sense of fashion and what do you feel comfortable in
- I Dress based on my mood and I honestly feel comfortable wearing shorts T-shirts and sneakers
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the worldrdquo
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ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 33
cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
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34 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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es P
ost-
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
Powered by Amarelis
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STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 49
experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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ldquoSpinlet is here to create a level playing ground for both emerging artistes and A-List
artistes where we can conveniently distribute and market their songs in over 122
countries across the world and also monetize it for themrdquo ndash Mark Redguard Chief
Marketing Officer SPINLET LIMITED
BRIEF HISTORYSpinlet is a digital entertainment company created in Finland in year 2006 It was later
acquired by VEROD CAPITAL whose CEO Eric Idiahi saw the vision of Spinlet which
is a company focused on meeting the needs of music lovers giving them a platform
to buy stream share and manage their favourite playlist using their smartphone
In 2011 it moved itrsquos headquarters to San Francisco where other globally renowned
technology companies are based in other to be able to dutifully carry out its function
of distributing songs effectively Still in 2011 Spinlet also opened a marketing
and distribution office in Lagos Nigeria which has a large music fan base and also
connects with other African countries thus becoming the pioneer of music distribution
in Africa
Overlaying ThE NigERiAN music Digital inDustry
From royalties earned by artistes to a mobile app used by millions of music lovers Find out what you must know about Spinlet
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 7
WHAT THE SPINLET APP IS ALL ABOUT
INVADING NIGERIArsquoS DIGITAL MARKETComing into a market where the
broadband is relatively slow and cost
of data is on the high side poses a
serious challenge to Spinlet But despite
this setback Spinlet has been making
efforts as regards the cost of internet
hence their plan to partner with mobile
networks to reduce the data cost One
of such partnerships is that of Etisalat-
Spinlet partnership which allows Etisalat
userssubscribers to get a certain
percentage off their charge when they
subscribe to use the Spinlet App
Spinlet has also partnered with some
mobile phone manufacturers like
Samsung and Tecno to provide pre-
installed Spinlet Apps all these in a
view to distribute and market local music
content
When Spinlet came into Nigeria in 2011
they discovered that a whole lot of
artistes and label houses were skeptical
about sole distribution and monetization
of intellectual properties One of the
many ways they got through to these
artistes amp label houses was by partnering
with Industry Nite This partnership
ensured that all artistes who performed
on the Industry Nite platform signed
on for Spinlet services Also Spinlet
partnered with FELABERATION 2011 and
for every artiste that performed during
the 67-day event a contract was signed
with Spinlet
MAJOR CHALLENGES THUS FAROne major challenge that threatened
Spinlet when they came into Nigeria was
the acceptability amongst music lovers
but they have conveniently conquered
that owing to the fact that Nigeria has
a population of over 160million people
out of which 100million are mobile
phone users and 25 of these users are
owners of smartphone devices
Another challenge is the issue of
slow connectivity which Spinlet quite
understand that Nigeria is a growing
market in digital technology and requires
all the patience it needs
TRAFFIC GENERATIONCurrently Spinlet has over 850000
subscribers and still wants more as their
target is a 50million benchmark users
come 2016 With a good customer service
team headed by Jesse Oguntimehin they
have been able to conveniently interact
with their subscribers who span across
122 countries
On how they gathered such a large
subscriber base within three years of
operation Mark Redguard pointed out
they have carried out a lot of awareness
campaigns ranging from Radio [Where
the Spinlet Digital Show is held] to
creating timeless good musical materials
just like ldquoBaby Mi Dardquo by Dr Olaiya and
2Face
Mark also specifically stated that traffic
generation works more effectively
when both parties involved do a bit
more of awareness on their different
platforms directing their fans to get
their materials from Spinlet In his words
ldquoItrsquos not just agreeing to sign up with
Spinlet and releasing materials via the
Spinlet platform it works more if after
releasing a song you go up on Radio TV
or other social networks to inform fans
that the song is exclusive to us with
that it becomes much more accepted
and further helps Spinlet to carry on
their operation changing the mentality
of subscribers to getting music for freerdquo
ITUNES OF AFRICAGGrowing exponentially within three
years of operation Take it or leave it
Spinlet has become the sole pioneer
when it comes to digital music
distribution and marketing in Africa
Being able to connect with over 850000
subscribers and giving them a platform
to share play and listen to music across
over 122 countries is an advantage they
are apparently backing on as no other
platform has been able to do so
With the presence of Gabon South Africa
Kenya and some other African countries
Spinlet has virtually penetrated three-
quarter of African music lovers
PAYMENT METHODOne important aspect of Spinlet services
is the ability to create a monetizing
platform for signed up artistes Just like
Mark says ldquoItrsquos not just about putting the
song on Spinlet itrsquos about utilizing the
entire available services on its platform
and one important feature is the ability
to create revenue for all Spinlet signed-
on artistesrdquo He further says rdquoWe do
understand that a whole lot of resources
are being invested into a song before its
eventually released and mostly the only
source of returns for an artiste is through
endorsements and shows thus creating
another source of revenue generation for
the artiste by releasing their materials is
a plus for themrdquo
Spinlet also has a sharing formula which
allows 60 of every revenue going to
the artiste Means by which this revenue
is being generated includes streaming
download purchase and advertising
To curb irregularities and for easy
transparency payout is done quarterly
and there is a history on Metadata which is
essential for understanding information
collected The Metadata technology also
gives the artistes information on where
hisher traffic purchase is from
On a final appeal Mark Redguard CMO
urges all emerging artistes and A-List
artistes to embrace the future of digital
music in Africa Spinlethellipmove with it
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evwe Isaac Nikoro stage
named KIN is a 21-year old
young Nigeria who hails
from Delta state that is
working real hard to becoming a name
to reckon with in this large Nigeria
music industry
Born into a Christian family and being
the first son out of five boys KIN
developed love for music at a tender
age of seven (7) playing instruments
in church most especially the drums
After his primary education and
secondary education where he attended
Eupharistic Primary school and Dansol
high school respectively KIN moved out
to the UK to further his studies where
he is currently studying in University
of Wolverhampton and majoring in
Mechanical Engineering
Starting his musical career KIN became
a recording artiste at the age of sixteen
(16) when he joined a music group
called ldquoFlake Cityrdquo With Flake City he
recorded some couple of songs and also
did a few video as well before finally
leaving to start his own solo career
Independently KIN has three official
singles out on airplay titled ldquoShersquos
Callingrdquo ldquoHellordquo and most recently ldquoAda
Owerrirdquo which he did shoot a video for
Calling his genre of music AfroKIN KIN
is proud to produce sounds that havenrsquot
been heard of prior to now
In the words of KIN which is a name
formed from the initials of all his names
ldquoLife is a race that we all have to keep
running until we make itrdquo
unDergrsquosSET TO BlOW
k ARTiST NAME kiN
AgE 21
lABEl uNSigNED
gENREAFROkiN
Having God and his mother as his source of inspiration while DrsquoBanj 2Face and Wole Soyinka as his mentors KINrsquos plan to take over the Nigeria music scene has been drafted already He also has a vision to open a quarter for homeless people in Nigeria as one of his pet project
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 11
ver visited a football viewing
center If you do then
probably the most said phrase
during your time stay must
have been ldquoput your money where your
mouth isrdquo Nigerian sports lovers have
become so confident or would I say
daring with their favourite teams that
they can afford to stake money on them
The oxford advanced learnerrsquos dictionary
defines betting as ldquothe act of risking money on the unknown result of an event in this case sportrdquo it also defines
gambling as the ldquothe activity of playing games of chance for moneyrdquo Clearly the
definitions of the two words are quite
similar but the phrase that distinguishes
them can be found in the definition of
gambling ldquohellipplaying games of chancerdquo
In Nigeria we have seen different
betting platforms springing up owing
to the fact that there are more gamblers
than bet stakers Prior before this era
the most popular gamblingbetting
games were coupons lottos baba ijebu
and the others but with the influx of
affordable satellite decoders more
sports lovers evolved and the need to
prove confidence in their favourite team
became relevant
Akin Alabirsquos Naira Bet took advantage
of the online community becoming
the first ever respected online betting
platform in Nigeria Though respected
Nigerians were scared of staking money
online as we were still trying to come to
terms with the e-world
Fast forward few years later the betting
market became quite competitive as
more well funded betting platforms
sprang up one of such platform is
1960BET They came into the market
enlightened more people and raised the
standard of betting in Nigeria
Naira Bet has been in existence for
approximately over five (5) years yet
only very few people stake money via
their platforms However with the
recent awareness of 1960BET coupled
with their enlightening programs on
radio stations across Nigeria more
people became interested in staking
bets after due analyzing and dialoguing
about betting and gambling
The discoveries werenrsquot far-fetched
BETTING IS GOOD FOR YOU GAMBLING IS BAD FOR YOU Betting thus became
another avenue to explore thinking
faculties learning more about history
of different football clubs and proving
confidence in your favorite teams
betweengAMBliNg amp BETTiNg
EA brief insight Betting platforms in Nigeria
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orn Anino Judy Shine Begho she is an Itsekiri girl from Warri Delta state Doing her secondary education between Benin City and Warri she then went to Madonna University Okija Anambra State
where she majored in Mass Communication
SHINE came into the public eye when she started modeling in University as a runway model and did a few pageants too but media was her life and she ended her modeling career after competing in at the Miss Nysc where she was a runner up SHINE then focused on her Media career
Her sojourn into the world of presenting started when she got a TV job as a presenter with Galaxy Television Lagos in 2007 her passion then took her to Eko FM Lagos in 2008 then she shuttled between Hot FM Abuja Classic FM Lagos City FM Lagos Rainbow FM Zoodrums radio (internet radio) before finally pitching her tent with her dream station Cool FM Lagos where she presently is
Though on the side she still does TV making appearances here and there on different stations Maximizing her abilities SHINE is also a voice over artiste and has voiced
for lots of brands She has interviewed a lot of National and International celebrities and have appeared on TV reality shows as a Celebrity Guest to advice and have fun with housemates like lsquoThe Next Movie Starrsquo and MTN Project Fame
SHINE is the founder of the first ever celebrity rave called lsquoShine With the Starsrsquo SWTS is about bringing celebs and fans together to network and have fun for hours dancing to the DJ and the hype men warming people up winning of gifts and of course performances from artistes She also has a new program TheTwistWithShine that airs every Sunday on the Cool FM platform where she gets to bring behind the scene faces and put them on a hot seat
Amongst the OAPs at Cool FM Lagos SHINE is the most jovial and friendliest of them all this can be confirmed if you have a meet with her
SHINE has also won for herself a couple of awards which includes Award for Female Radio Personality at the Nigeria Radio Award (NIRA) in 2012 and also Female Radio Personality of the year 2012 at the Dynamix All Youths Awards still in 2012
Our new crush ShiNE BEghO
BMulTiPlE AWARD WiNNiNg FEMAlE OAP
SHINE is the founder of the first ever celebrity rave called lsquoShine With the Starsrsquo
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 13
Follow SHINE on twittershinebegho
Amongst the OAPs at Cool FM Lagos SHINE is the most jovial and friendliest of them all this can be confirmed if you have a meet with herrdquo
14 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
the new NOllYWOODA POSTiVE PERSPECTiVE
By Oghomwen Toni-Osagie
hen I was given this subject matter ldquoThe New Nollywoodrdquo I pondered for a bit and I was a little bemused Not because I knew I had to do a lot of research on this topic
or because I was confused as a french man in an English speaking country No It is because the contrast that exist between the Old Nollywood and the New Nollywood is Yay large it is almost like a different civilisation period entirely The New Nollywood isrdquoThat Ghen-Ghen Industryrdquo the most thrilling thing about this new movie industry is the fact that we have musicians delving into this field
Growing up I saw the likes of Richard Mofe Damijo on my screen and the Jason Statham of Nollywood Sam Dede (love him) I think the most amazing thing about Sam Dedersquos acting skills is the mere fact that he never ever cracked a smilehe was so badass the way he handled his roles like it was a very serious and real life matter I watch New Nollywood movies and the one actor that reminds me of Sam Dede is Desmond Elliot You might not see the similarities yet but let me help you the height the skin tones the seriousness in their given roles You wonrsquot see a movie preview of Sam Dede and in it he will be a security man or a beggar on the street (no prejudice to other qualified actors) same goes for Desmond Elliot
W
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Helen Ukpabio forever young One distinctive feature in this woman is her locks I mean her hair That mass of hair is her one crowning glory the emotions she puts in her words and the way she captivates a viewer is so immersing In the New Nollywood one woman that is synonymous Is the ever beautiful and beguiling Chioma Chukwuka if two women could ever be so similar in their field of expertise it is these two If you doubt me please go out right now to your nearest vendor and get a copy of these womenrsquos works and give your verdict They are both built from the same fabric theatrically
The New Nollywood most people will argue that it does not have as much substance as the old Nollywood Well allow me to ask you this What do you mean by substance Better plot Picture quality Cast Or better diction and orientation of cast members The costumes Others might say the various lsquopartsrsquo of a movie in some cases are unnecessary yoursquoll buy a movie and it will be divided into Parts 1-4 Well let me tell you something have you ever stopped to think about the financial aspect of this film making business I promise you that cost of production and all it entails to make a movie has quadrupled over time the makers of this movies have to make as much or more than they invested into this project Dividing it into parts is one source of financial breakthrough for them If you notice how this movie industry has evolved from the old days till now most producers and directors have to go to different countries or continents to make a classic movie this cost a lot so paying for Parts 1-4 is a small price we have to pay
Most major brands like GLO have also shown a great support for the New Nollywood in the world famous movie Jenifa 2 yoursquoll see many GLOBACOM NG adverts and reference to this brand The revolution of Nollywood is so amazing Guess what This industry deserves more credit than it is given at the moment The likes of Mrs Omotola Jalade Ekende and Genevieve Nnaji are doing amazing things for this industry globally I saw Omotola at a conference with world leaders Proud yet I even read that she made Forbes top 100 most influential list Yes Forbes the same Forbes Jay Z and Oprah have been featured on So please donrsquot tell me yoursquore fed up or embarrassed by the New Nollywood This is one good industry in Nigeria It also ranks as the second movie making industry in the world Oprah Winfrey made comparisons of our very own
Genevieve Nnaji with the beautiful Julia Roberts The fact that Oprah knows Genevieve Nnaji means we are doing something right Nollywood might not have great producers like Quentine Tarrantino but we have our great and notable ones We have the likes of Uche Jombo who is a prolific movie actress turned producer she has eleven movies she has produced and still waxing strong I look forward to watching any movie her name is in Onwards and Upwards I say
The New Nollywood Their growth and development will not be complete if I donrsquot mention our notable cinema houses Over the past years Nollywood movies have been included in our Filmhouses one of the first movies I saw in a Nigerian cinema was lsquoThe Figurinersquo by the great and noble Kunle Afolayan The picture quality was impressive The eloquence and articulate drama by Funlola Aofiyebi The ever graceful Omoni Oboli Sigh That was a good movie Maybe the New Nollywood isnrsquot as notable and profound as the one our parents grew up watching but this New Nollywood is leaving their footprints in the sand of time I donrsquot know about you but with each movie preview I see growth and development It might not be to your individual satisfaction cause we have high standards cause wersquore used to Hollywood movies and we expect that Nollywood should emulate their counterparts Let me tell you something We will get there New Nollywood is the era for great changes We will make notable movies that will be worthy of international awards and accolades Timing just wait and see in time Nollywood will overcome your expectations Till then support your own patronize our actors build them up constructively
Stay blessed
16 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
If you donrsquot come correct you canrsquot work with my beat and thatrsquos because there is a whole lot of stuffs running through my head when am making a beat I apparently need a compatible artiste to make it sound wellrdquo
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 17
Scheduling an interview with a producer
is one sure feat to achieve you must
definitely keep to schedule as most of
them always have their time busy [At
least the serious ones]
My interview with SARZ was scheduled
for 200 pm and because of my experience
with Lagos traffic I set out quite early
getting to the studio [I couldnrsquot get him
out to conduct the interview elsewhere]
On my arrival I met a calm young man
trying to perfect an already ear-pleasant
beat
In the last three years the name SARZ
has grown exponentially to becoming
relevant when it comes to music
production in Nigeria
Born Osaretin Osabuohein this Lagos
born and bred young dude who is from
Edo state sojournrsquos into the world of music
production started when a friend of his
introduced him to an audio production
software to play around with of which he
did come out with an awesome beat that
he had to sell his first ever made beat
Prior to that SARZ has always had a flare
for music production which made him
remembers the beat to any song even as
a little boy Horning his skills better he
was able to work on one of Lord of Ajasarsquos
project and with that he got connected
with a whole lot of music artistes from
Ruggedman Shank to Jahbless Dagrin
and many more
Not relenting on his hustle he produced
the beat to Dagrinrsquos Kondo which got
him fully introduced into the Nigeria
Music Industry as a very talented music
producer The ripple effect that followed
amazed this young individual and that
has been his driving force ever since
Another of SARZrsquos motivation is getting
inspiration from WIZKID who he proudly
boasts has been one of the few artistes
that can comfortable flow on his beats
in his words ldquoAs an artiste if you donrsquot
come correct you canrsquot work with my beat
and thatrsquos because there is a whole lot of
stuffs running through my head when am
making a beat and I tend to create it so I
apparently need a compactable artiste to
make it sound wellrdquo
Recognizing his effort in 2012 Don
Jazzy handed over to him the award for
producer of the year and to him that was
such a great accolade to receive from a
personality like Don Jazzy Also in 2013
NIKE announced SARZ as their brand
ambassador and he is hoping to achieve
more accomplishment
Though he is a hardworker he tends to
fit his schedules into a 9-5 job to enable
him have time for his family friends and
to relax
MAJOR HITS PRODUCED BY SARZ
bull Jaiye Jaiye ndash Wizkidbull Samba ndash Sarz ft Wizkidbull Ghetto ndash Shankbull Fantasi ndash Reminiscebull Kondo ndash Da Grin
We caught up with A-list music producer and Nike brand ambassador Sarz
CREATiVE
celebrity hub
BEATS BY SARz
18 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
ldquoAs a son to an elite businessman who
was into oil and gas business one would
have expected to see him follow in his
fatherrsquos footsteps but hell NO DJ OBI
found his calling in music and mixing
songs Tush Magazine caught up with
him as he sheds lights into his life career
and familyrdquo
INTRODUCTIONEARLY BEGINNING
DJ OBI was born in the mid 80rsquos
Christened Obinna Ajuonuma he is son
to Dr Levi Ajuonuma one of Nigeria
respected presenter in the broadcasting
industry (Open House Party on Raypower)
although he later branched into oil and
gas and grew to becoming Group General
Manager Public Affairs Division of Nigeria
National Petroleum Corporation
Obinna as a little child had his Nursery
and Primary education in Nigeria and
then moved to Rainbow College also
in Nigeria before moving outside the
country to study Broadcasting and
Communication in Connecticut School of
Broadcasting
LEAVING NIGERIA A STUDENT RETURNING A DJ
While Obinna was still in Nigeria he had
always tagged along with his father to
the Raypower Studios every Saturday
where his father hosted the Open House
Party right from when he was a kid young
Obinna has always learnt from watching
other people and for him watching DJ
Jimmy Jatt and DJ FX2 playing in the
studio sub-consciously made him learnt
DJing informally
Moving out of Nigeria for his tertiary
education his passion became his
second source of making more aside
his allowances he got from home With
support from his father he got his first
set of DJ equipment and with practice
he became an option for birthday parties
and gigs around campus
His planned return to Nigeria fully was
scheduled for December 2012 but due
to the ill-fated Dana Air crash which had
on board his father he came back early
in June and being the eldest son with
responsibilities he stayed back ever since
to continue his trade as DJ
DJ OBIKeep calm DJ Obi got this
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 19
When Obinna was leaving Nigeria the
Nigeria entertainment industry was
just forming and that also gave him an
insight of what Nigeria music industry
was at that time Coming back at a
time when the industry can be termed
lsquoexplosiversquo DJ OBI is boastful he was here
from the onset
FROM HOUSE PARTIES TO BECOMING SYNDIK8 RECORDS OFFICIAL DJ
When DJ OBI kick started his DJing
career he started with house parties and
birthday gigs as that was the best way
he felt he could perfected his DJing skills
His first ever experience was however
not funny as his speaker blew at his first
ever house party Not deterred he kept
on the hustle and became a go-to DJ for
most Nigeria A-list artistes when they
came into the United States for gigs
He also worked with show promoters
as well and was able to open for Lupe
Fiasco at an event which to him was his
first and major breakthrough for a new
DJ like him During all these grinds he
met Naeto C MI Lynxxx DJ Neptune DJ
Humility and a couple of other artistes
that came into the states
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his
tent with SYNDIK8 Records although he
has all along been under his owned self
imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he
founded with a pharmacist cousin of his
Paul Ajuonuma
Presently the official DJ for SYNDIK8
same label that houses LYNXXX BLINK
and NEDU Being the DJ he is steadily
grinding as he gets to work always
whenever each artiste is working aside
his own personal project Call him DJ
WORKAHOLIC and you wouldnrsquot be wrong
at all He also has released materials and
he plans on dropping a DJ MIXTAPE later
in 2014
20 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
FOLLOWING HIS FATHER FOOTSTEPS
No doubt DJ OBI has much respect for his father [May his soul
rest in peace] and obviously his father has a significant influence
in him becoming a DJ From following him to the studio and
getting support from him But do we see DJ OBI actually tailing
his father steps who went from hosting to becoming Group
General Manager Public Affairs Department of NNPC
He did confirm he doesnrsquot see himself taking a 9-5 job He tried
it once when he worked in a bank in the US but the zeal wasnrsquot
there and he had to quit facing his DJing career fully
DJ WITH NO HEADPHONEShellipHELL YEAH THATrsquoS DJ OBI
One distinctive feature of DJ OBI is that he plays with no
headphones on While in the states his signature outfit was
usually a corporate suit while playing but coming to Nigeria
where the weather is quite hot he opted to wearing T-Shirts and
hats [All branded in DJ OBIrsquos name]
CHALLENGES SO FAR
Though born with a silver spoon DJ OBI still has his own
fair share of challenges with the death of his father more
responsibilities became rested on his shoulders and to keep
surviving his career needed all the push it can get by playing
at more gigs
Exclusively he mentioned most show organizerspromoters
always look out for so many factors before selecting as to which
DJ would best suit them of such factors he mentioned being a
radio DJ has always popped up and has limited him to playing
at some functions Why then not take up a job as a radio DJ
since that would further add to his profile and keep more jobs
coming He did say he has gotten offers but he wants a platform
where as a radio DJ he gets to interact with listeners not as an
OAP but as a DJ quite an ambitious concept you say
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his tent with SYNDIK8
Records although he has all along been under his owned
self imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he founded with a
pharmacist cousin of his Paul Ajuonuma
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In 2006 Cynthia ldquoCVONrdquo Okpala became an MTV BASE VJ being a Nigerian to achieve that platform was fabulous coupled with the fact that she was female also made it a great achievement Seven years later precisely in 2013 MTV BASE AFRICA announced Ehizojia Okoeguale as the winner of their MTV BASE VJ Search Nigeria making him the first ever male Nigerian MTV BASE VJ
INTERVIEW CREDITS ANSLEM JON amp OLELE BISALOCATION MUNCHIES RESTAURANT IKOYI
iNTERViEW - ehiz
MEET ehiz
NigERiArsquoS FiRST
MAlE mtv base vJ
Always full of life
Ehizojia Okoeguale or
Ehiz as he is fondly
called opened up to Tush
Magazine on how his
experience has been so
far
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Afro doesnrsquot look good on me dread is just perfect on merdquo
SLIM DADA BOY
Meeting with Ehiz the first time You cannot but help notice his ldquovery slimrdquo body and his dreadlocked hair which make him look like a very naughty guy [actually he is] coupled with his ever smiling face he confuses you on which perspective to view him His signature dreadlocked hair has come to be accepted even when other personalities are cutting theirs off his three years old dreadlocked which he started growing in November 2011 didnrsquot cause a fuss between him and his parents even his mum helped him out to tie his first ever lock On why he chooses to keep dread he said ldquoAfro
doesnrsquot look good on me skin also makes me look weird dread is just perfect on merdquo he said Asked also if he sees himself also cutting off his dread just like other personalities He stared directly into the TV in front and shouted ldquoNOrdquo
FROM UNIVERSITY GRADUATE TO BECOMING A MTV BASE VJ
Ehiz as he now generally called went to University of Benin to study Mechanical Engineering but due to some certain reasons he left in 2008 and completed his tertiary education at Lead City University graduating with a BSc in Computer science Being the
last child of his parents no particular pressure was placed on him as he was sourcing for jobs here and there On a particular day after watching the VJ Search advert on TV his Mum sat with him and advised him into participating knowing full well her son is quite an ldquointelligent talkativerdquo yet he was reluctant into participating until his Mummy got him the form and that made him have no other option than to go for it not knowing that was the beginning of a new career for him
In January 2013 with a panelist that included MI Tim Harwood and Funke Akindele Ehizojia ldquoEHIZrdquo Okoeguale was announced winner of the VJ
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search competition which sees him joining other MTV Base in-house VJs such as Nomuzi and Sizwe Dhlomo from MTV Base SA
LIFE AS A VJ
ldquoFor me bro am totally enjoying my life using my abilities positivelyrdquo he says smilingly about his life as a MTV Base VJ Hosting four shows namely Top Ten Street Request Select 10 and Continuity on the MTV Base platforms sees Ehiz working real hard
ldquoI really donrsquot have free days most times am usually at the studio recording interviews or working on myself personally to becoming the best at what I dordquo he further adds Being with MTV Base for a year and some couple of months now has taught this young talented dude lot of experience so far
Ehiz has gradually built his confidence daily this you can tell if you are a regular watcher of the MTV Base Show being aired across local stations and o digital satellite station as well
Most persons after achieving such feat tend to change their attitude towards
their old friends but thatrsquos not very Ehiz as he still relates and connects well with his old friends normally ldquoOmo why I go form ke I don even go host two weddings for two of my old friends for Beninrdquo he emphasized So how well have you been able to relate with everyone without affecting
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Continued from Page 25
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people and your career He answered by saying ldquoWisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
OAP AT THE BEAT 999 AND HOST AT LOUD N PROUD Live SERIES
Recently Ehiz joined renowned on-air-personality Olisa Adibua and Osi at The Beat 999 to co-host the Morning Rush which runs every week days Are you trying to become an OAP as well We sought to know and he
replied ldquoI swear I just love everything am doing right now I tried the OAP thingy back then at Benin but I never took it serious and I didnrsquot see myself becoming an OAP I just love to talk and any platform I can get to talk I talkrdquo well thatrsquos awesome since he gets paid for talking Seems Ehiz is apparently utilizing his talents on every platform he gets
He is also the co-host at the monthly LoudNProudLive which is held at the Intercontinental Hotel Victoria Island Combining all these talk shows
sure sounds like a hell load of hard work which if not careful could get mixed up but for Ehiz with time and personal training he has comfortably differentiated very platform he is on and still maintain his ldquomischievous personalityrdquo
EHIZ ndash THE SHUGA ACTOR
Aspiring to becoming an Oscar Award winner like Lupita Nrsquoyongo who also starred in one of MTV Base Shuga series Ehiz debuted as an actor in the MTV Base Shuga Series 3 and just as he says lsquoI enjoyed the 7-seconds of fame on Shugardquo On whether he would be taking up a career in acting jovially he says ldquoYou never know I might just end up like Lupitardquo
For me Irsquom totally enjoying my life using my abilities positively Wisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
Ehiz
Enzo
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iNTERViEW - enzO
enzO
chOcBOinatiOn ARTiST
gENRE afro-popPhoto credits Post-prx Graphixed
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MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD Period There is nothing else to describe the relationshiprdquo
Can you kindly introduce yourself- real names educational backgroundamp family background
- My name is Enzo Irsquom an afro-pop Nigerian artist based in Lagos and America under the indestructible ChocBoiNation Enzo is a combination of all my names and I legalized it ENZO
Whatrsquos your state of srigin and birthdate
- I am from Jos (Plateau State)
How was growing up like for you
- Growing up has been my most adventurous time and still is because as humans we
grow every single day based on our experiences in life I must say growing up is one heck of a bumpy
and joyous ride at the same time
Whatrsquos your relationship with MI amp ICE PRINCE
- MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD period therersquos nothing else to describe the relationship
Did knowing MI and ICE PRINCE influence your signing to CHOC BOI
NATION
- Before one is actually labeled a member of the ChocBoiNation you have to earn it relative or not everyone goes through their own
form of artist development MI being legendary knows true
artistry however different we all are As the head of the family he has the final say
- MI and ICEPRINCE are definitely strong influences
they inspire me every single
time I mean who wouldnrsquot want to be like their big brothers when they grow up huh lol
Can you enlighten us more on CHOC BOI NATION - current artistes on the labelconnection with Chocolate City
- ChocBoiNation is a combination of ChocolateCity and LoopyMusic thatrsquos the family
You seem not fully resident in Nigeria and why is that so
- I live in Lagos and America as I mentioned earlier and this is because they are both my homeland
Have you ever had an incident that has occurred to you which have helped boost your confidence as an artiste
- Yes actually recently for the first time in my life I had a bad performance on stage because I was going through personal issues and did not prepare for it MI called me to speak to me about it and he did say some deep words to me after the fact People will never understand the reason why what happened happened So no matter what the problem is suck it all up prepare yourself mentally channel your energy and give it your best on stage so the same thing never repeats itself All artists go through that one bad show it is part of the journey and you just make sure you win That talk gave me all I needed I am never afraid to fall and rise again I am human after all
How would you describe yourself generally in a sentence
- I am the most intelligent adventurous and fun to be with type risk taking imperfect person ever
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Who would you call your mentors
- My mentors in music are Prince Madonna MI Janet Jackson Aliyah Brenda Fassie MIA fela Chaka Chaka Bob Marleygot a long list Lol
Source of inspiration
- My Family
Being a lady what plans have you got to invade the Nigerian music industry
- How about you guys wait and see
Hahaa Okay When exactly did you start your music career professionally
- Professionally itrsquos been a few years I have been underground and now uptown if you know what I mean
How many official singles do you have out on airplay
- Irsquove got ldquoI WANT YOUrdquo and ldquoINTERNATIONAL GIRLrdquo out on air
What genre of music do you do
- Afro-Pop
In the next five years where do you
envision ENZO
- Way bigger and better as an artist generally
Just for your fans to know especially the guys are you hooked
- LOL love me for me no matter my status Hooked or not I am still here for all my fans (smiles)Whatrsquos your relationship with Ngozi Omambala of NMO Management
- NG as I call her is my manager and girlfriend She is that one person that represents the ultimate hustle of a woman No matter what happens in life you can always dust
yourself and rise again She is amazing and this is not just talk
If you werenrsquot making music what would you have yourself doing
- I canrsquot not do music no matter what I do is always affiliated with music so itrsquos not possible
What are your plans to take over the Nigerian music industry
- We donrsquot take over it we add to it Nigerian music is ours from birth every Nigerian is born with it Itrsquos not about how good you sing itrsquos about how you influence the land with what you were born with That is what
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CHOCBOINATION is about Letting people know that all types of artists are special behind the desk or on stage we are all artists of a different kind
As a young person whatrsquos your philosophy about life My philosophy inlife are based on two statements
- I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world
- I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner I believe in kissing kissing a lot I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles
Last words to young persons trying to leave a positive impact
- Never act bigger than anyone and never let anyone act bigger than you You are human but in reality you can be SuperHuman
Been a female whatrsquos your sense of fashion and what do you feel comfortable in
- I Dress based on my mood and I honestly feel comfortable wearing shorts T-shirts and sneakers
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the worldrdquo
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ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 33
cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
34 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
36 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
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STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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WHAT THE SPINLET APP IS ALL ABOUT
INVADING NIGERIArsquoS DIGITAL MARKETComing into a market where the
broadband is relatively slow and cost
of data is on the high side poses a
serious challenge to Spinlet But despite
this setback Spinlet has been making
efforts as regards the cost of internet
hence their plan to partner with mobile
networks to reduce the data cost One
of such partnerships is that of Etisalat-
Spinlet partnership which allows Etisalat
userssubscribers to get a certain
percentage off their charge when they
subscribe to use the Spinlet App
Spinlet has also partnered with some
mobile phone manufacturers like
Samsung and Tecno to provide pre-
installed Spinlet Apps all these in a
view to distribute and market local music
content
When Spinlet came into Nigeria in 2011
they discovered that a whole lot of
artistes and label houses were skeptical
about sole distribution and monetization
of intellectual properties One of the
many ways they got through to these
artistes amp label houses was by partnering
with Industry Nite This partnership
ensured that all artistes who performed
on the Industry Nite platform signed
on for Spinlet services Also Spinlet
partnered with FELABERATION 2011 and
for every artiste that performed during
the 67-day event a contract was signed
with Spinlet
MAJOR CHALLENGES THUS FAROne major challenge that threatened
Spinlet when they came into Nigeria was
the acceptability amongst music lovers
but they have conveniently conquered
that owing to the fact that Nigeria has
a population of over 160million people
out of which 100million are mobile
phone users and 25 of these users are
owners of smartphone devices
Another challenge is the issue of
slow connectivity which Spinlet quite
understand that Nigeria is a growing
market in digital technology and requires
all the patience it needs
TRAFFIC GENERATIONCurrently Spinlet has over 850000
subscribers and still wants more as their
target is a 50million benchmark users
come 2016 With a good customer service
team headed by Jesse Oguntimehin they
have been able to conveniently interact
with their subscribers who span across
122 countries
On how they gathered such a large
subscriber base within three years of
operation Mark Redguard pointed out
they have carried out a lot of awareness
campaigns ranging from Radio [Where
the Spinlet Digital Show is held] to
creating timeless good musical materials
just like ldquoBaby Mi Dardquo by Dr Olaiya and
2Face
Mark also specifically stated that traffic
generation works more effectively
when both parties involved do a bit
more of awareness on their different
platforms directing their fans to get
their materials from Spinlet In his words
ldquoItrsquos not just agreeing to sign up with
Spinlet and releasing materials via the
Spinlet platform it works more if after
releasing a song you go up on Radio TV
or other social networks to inform fans
that the song is exclusive to us with
that it becomes much more accepted
and further helps Spinlet to carry on
their operation changing the mentality
of subscribers to getting music for freerdquo
ITUNES OF AFRICAGGrowing exponentially within three
years of operation Take it or leave it
Spinlet has become the sole pioneer
when it comes to digital music
distribution and marketing in Africa
Being able to connect with over 850000
subscribers and giving them a platform
to share play and listen to music across
over 122 countries is an advantage they
are apparently backing on as no other
platform has been able to do so
With the presence of Gabon South Africa
Kenya and some other African countries
Spinlet has virtually penetrated three-
quarter of African music lovers
PAYMENT METHODOne important aspect of Spinlet services
is the ability to create a monetizing
platform for signed up artistes Just like
Mark says ldquoItrsquos not just about putting the
song on Spinlet itrsquos about utilizing the
entire available services on its platform
and one important feature is the ability
to create revenue for all Spinlet signed-
on artistesrdquo He further says rdquoWe do
understand that a whole lot of resources
are being invested into a song before its
eventually released and mostly the only
source of returns for an artiste is through
endorsements and shows thus creating
another source of revenue generation for
the artiste by releasing their materials is
a plus for themrdquo
Spinlet also has a sharing formula which
allows 60 of every revenue going to
the artiste Means by which this revenue
is being generated includes streaming
download purchase and advertising
To curb irregularities and for easy
transparency payout is done quarterly
and there is a history on Metadata which is
essential for understanding information
collected The Metadata technology also
gives the artistes information on where
hisher traffic purchase is from
On a final appeal Mark Redguard CMO
urges all emerging artistes and A-List
artistes to embrace the future of digital
music in Africa Spinlethellipmove with it
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evwe Isaac Nikoro stage
named KIN is a 21-year old
young Nigeria who hails
from Delta state that is
working real hard to becoming a name
to reckon with in this large Nigeria
music industry
Born into a Christian family and being
the first son out of five boys KIN
developed love for music at a tender
age of seven (7) playing instruments
in church most especially the drums
After his primary education and
secondary education where he attended
Eupharistic Primary school and Dansol
high school respectively KIN moved out
to the UK to further his studies where
he is currently studying in University
of Wolverhampton and majoring in
Mechanical Engineering
Starting his musical career KIN became
a recording artiste at the age of sixteen
(16) when he joined a music group
called ldquoFlake Cityrdquo With Flake City he
recorded some couple of songs and also
did a few video as well before finally
leaving to start his own solo career
Independently KIN has three official
singles out on airplay titled ldquoShersquos
Callingrdquo ldquoHellordquo and most recently ldquoAda
Owerrirdquo which he did shoot a video for
Calling his genre of music AfroKIN KIN
is proud to produce sounds that havenrsquot
been heard of prior to now
In the words of KIN which is a name
formed from the initials of all his names
ldquoLife is a race that we all have to keep
running until we make itrdquo
unDergrsquosSET TO BlOW
k ARTiST NAME kiN
AgE 21
lABEl uNSigNED
gENREAFROkiN
Having God and his mother as his source of inspiration while DrsquoBanj 2Face and Wole Soyinka as his mentors KINrsquos plan to take over the Nigeria music scene has been drafted already He also has a vision to open a quarter for homeless people in Nigeria as one of his pet project
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ver visited a football viewing
center If you do then
probably the most said phrase
during your time stay must
have been ldquoput your money where your
mouth isrdquo Nigerian sports lovers have
become so confident or would I say
daring with their favourite teams that
they can afford to stake money on them
The oxford advanced learnerrsquos dictionary
defines betting as ldquothe act of risking money on the unknown result of an event in this case sportrdquo it also defines
gambling as the ldquothe activity of playing games of chance for moneyrdquo Clearly the
definitions of the two words are quite
similar but the phrase that distinguishes
them can be found in the definition of
gambling ldquohellipplaying games of chancerdquo
In Nigeria we have seen different
betting platforms springing up owing
to the fact that there are more gamblers
than bet stakers Prior before this era
the most popular gamblingbetting
games were coupons lottos baba ijebu
and the others but with the influx of
affordable satellite decoders more
sports lovers evolved and the need to
prove confidence in their favourite team
became relevant
Akin Alabirsquos Naira Bet took advantage
of the online community becoming
the first ever respected online betting
platform in Nigeria Though respected
Nigerians were scared of staking money
online as we were still trying to come to
terms with the e-world
Fast forward few years later the betting
market became quite competitive as
more well funded betting platforms
sprang up one of such platform is
1960BET They came into the market
enlightened more people and raised the
standard of betting in Nigeria
Naira Bet has been in existence for
approximately over five (5) years yet
only very few people stake money via
their platforms However with the
recent awareness of 1960BET coupled
with their enlightening programs on
radio stations across Nigeria more
people became interested in staking
bets after due analyzing and dialoguing
about betting and gambling
The discoveries werenrsquot far-fetched
BETTING IS GOOD FOR YOU GAMBLING IS BAD FOR YOU Betting thus became
another avenue to explore thinking
faculties learning more about history
of different football clubs and proving
confidence in your favorite teams
betweengAMBliNg amp BETTiNg
EA brief insight Betting platforms in Nigeria
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orn Anino Judy Shine Begho she is an Itsekiri girl from Warri Delta state Doing her secondary education between Benin City and Warri she then went to Madonna University Okija Anambra State
where she majored in Mass Communication
SHINE came into the public eye when she started modeling in University as a runway model and did a few pageants too but media was her life and she ended her modeling career after competing in at the Miss Nysc where she was a runner up SHINE then focused on her Media career
Her sojourn into the world of presenting started when she got a TV job as a presenter with Galaxy Television Lagos in 2007 her passion then took her to Eko FM Lagos in 2008 then she shuttled between Hot FM Abuja Classic FM Lagos City FM Lagos Rainbow FM Zoodrums radio (internet radio) before finally pitching her tent with her dream station Cool FM Lagos where she presently is
Though on the side she still does TV making appearances here and there on different stations Maximizing her abilities SHINE is also a voice over artiste and has voiced
for lots of brands She has interviewed a lot of National and International celebrities and have appeared on TV reality shows as a Celebrity Guest to advice and have fun with housemates like lsquoThe Next Movie Starrsquo and MTN Project Fame
SHINE is the founder of the first ever celebrity rave called lsquoShine With the Starsrsquo SWTS is about bringing celebs and fans together to network and have fun for hours dancing to the DJ and the hype men warming people up winning of gifts and of course performances from artistes She also has a new program TheTwistWithShine that airs every Sunday on the Cool FM platform where she gets to bring behind the scene faces and put them on a hot seat
Amongst the OAPs at Cool FM Lagos SHINE is the most jovial and friendliest of them all this can be confirmed if you have a meet with her
SHINE has also won for herself a couple of awards which includes Award for Female Radio Personality at the Nigeria Radio Award (NIRA) in 2012 and also Female Radio Personality of the year 2012 at the Dynamix All Youths Awards still in 2012
Our new crush ShiNE BEghO
BMulTiPlE AWARD WiNNiNg FEMAlE OAP
SHINE is the founder of the first ever celebrity rave called lsquoShine With the Starsrsquo
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Follow SHINE on twittershinebegho
Amongst the OAPs at Cool FM Lagos SHINE is the most jovial and friendliest of them all this can be confirmed if you have a meet with herrdquo
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the new NOllYWOODA POSTiVE PERSPECTiVE
By Oghomwen Toni-Osagie
hen I was given this subject matter ldquoThe New Nollywoodrdquo I pondered for a bit and I was a little bemused Not because I knew I had to do a lot of research on this topic
or because I was confused as a french man in an English speaking country No It is because the contrast that exist between the Old Nollywood and the New Nollywood is Yay large it is almost like a different civilisation period entirely The New Nollywood isrdquoThat Ghen-Ghen Industryrdquo the most thrilling thing about this new movie industry is the fact that we have musicians delving into this field
Growing up I saw the likes of Richard Mofe Damijo on my screen and the Jason Statham of Nollywood Sam Dede (love him) I think the most amazing thing about Sam Dedersquos acting skills is the mere fact that he never ever cracked a smilehe was so badass the way he handled his roles like it was a very serious and real life matter I watch New Nollywood movies and the one actor that reminds me of Sam Dede is Desmond Elliot You might not see the similarities yet but let me help you the height the skin tones the seriousness in their given roles You wonrsquot see a movie preview of Sam Dede and in it he will be a security man or a beggar on the street (no prejudice to other qualified actors) same goes for Desmond Elliot
W
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Helen Ukpabio forever young One distinctive feature in this woman is her locks I mean her hair That mass of hair is her one crowning glory the emotions she puts in her words and the way she captivates a viewer is so immersing In the New Nollywood one woman that is synonymous Is the ever beautiful and beguiling Chioma Chukwuka if two women could ever be so similar in their field of expertise it is these two If you doubt me please go out right now to your nearest vendor and get a copy of these womenrsquos works and give your verdict They are both built from the same fabric theatrically
The New Nollywood most people will argue that it does not have as much substance as the old Nollywood Well allow me to ask you this What do you mean by substance Better plot Picture quality Cast Or better diction and orientation of cast members The costumes Others might say the various lsquopartsrsquo of a movie in some cases are unnecessary yoursquoll buy a movie and it will be divided into Parts 1-4 Well let me tell you something have you ever stopped to think about the financial aspect of this film making business I promise you that cost of production and all it entails to make a movie has quadrupled over time the makers of this movies have to make as much or more than they invested into this project Dividing it into parts is one source of financial breakthrough for them If you notice how this movie industry has evolved from the old days till now most producers and directors have to go to different countries or continents to make a classic movie this cost a lot so paying for Parts 1-4 is a small price we have to pay
Most major brands like GLO have also shown a great support for the New Nollywood in the world famous movie Jenifa 2 yoursquoll see many GLOBACOM NG adverts and reference to this brand The revolution of Nollywood is so amazing Guess what This industry deserves more credit than it is given at the moment The likes of Mrs Omotola Jalade Ekende and Genevieve Nnaji are doing amazing things for this industry globally I saw Omotola at a conference with world leaders Proud yet I even read that she made Forbes top 100 most influential list Yes Forbes the same Forbes Jay Z and Oprah have been featured on So please donrsquot tell me yoursquore fed up or embarrassed by the New Nollywood This is one good industry in Nigeria It also ranks as the second movie making industry in the world Oprah Winfrey made comparisons of our very own
Genevieve Nnaji with the beautiful Julia Roberts The fact that Oprah knows Genevieve Nnaji means we are doing something right Nollywood might not have great producers like Quentine Tarrantino but we have our great and notable ones We have the likes of Uche Jombo who is a prolific movie actress turned producer she has eleven movies she has produced and still waxing strong I look forward to watching any movie her name is in Onwards and Upwards I say
The New Nollywood Their growth and development will not be complete if I donrsquot mention our notable cinema houses Over the past years Nollywood movies have been included in our Filmhouses one of the first movies I saw in a Nigerian cinema was lsquoThe Figurinersquo by the great and noble Kunle Afolayan The picture quality was impressive The eloquence and articulate drama by Funlola Aofiyebi The ever graceful Omoni Oboli Sigh That was a good movie Maybe the New Nollywood isnrsquot as notable and profound as the one our parents grew up watching but this New Nollywood is leaving their footprints in the sand of time I donrsquot know about you but with each movie preview I see growth and development It might not be to your individual satisfaction cause we have high standards cause wersquore used to Hollywood movies and we expect that Nollywood should emulate their counterparts Let me tell you something We will get there New Nollywood is the era for great changes We will make notable movies that will be worthy of international awards and accolades Timing just wait and see in time Nollywood will overcome your expectations Till then support your own patronize our actors build them up constructively
Stay blessed
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If you donrsquot come correct you canrsquot work with my beat and thatrsquos because there is a whole lot of stuffs running through my head when am making a beat I apparently need a compatible artiste to make it sound wellrdquo
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Scheduling an interview with a producer
is one sure feat to achieve you must
definitely keep to schedule as most of
them always have their time busy [At
least the serious ones]
My interview with SARZ was scheduled
for 200 pm and because of my experience
with Lagos traffic I set out quite early
getting to the studio [I couldnrsquot get him
out to conduct the interview elsewhere]
On my arrival I met a calm young man
trying to perfect an already ear-pleasant
beat
In the last three years the name SARZ
has grown exponentially to becoming
relevant when it comes to music
production in Nigeria
Born Osaretin Osabuohein this Lagos
born and bred young dude who is from
Edo state sojournrsquos into the world of music
production started when a friend of his
introduced him to an audio production
software to play around with of which he
did come out with an awesome beat that
he had to sell his first ever made beat
Prior to that SARZ has always had a flare
for music production which made him
remembers the beat to any song even as
a little boy Horning his skills better he
was able to work on one of Lord of Ajasarsquos
project and with that he got connected
with a whole lot of music artistes from
Ruggedman Shank to Jahbless Dagrin
and many more
Not relenting on his hustle he produced
the beat to Dagrinrsquos Kondo which got
him fully introduced into the Nigeria
Music Industry as a very talented music
producer The ripple effect that followed
amazed this young individual and that
has been his driving force ever since
Another of SARZrsquos motivation is getting
inspiration from WIZKID who he proudly
boasts has been one of the few artistes
that can comfortable flow on his beats
in his words ldquoAs an artiste if you donrsquot
come correct you canrsquot work with my beat
and thatrsquos because there is a whole lot of
stuffs running through my head when am
making a beat and I tend to create it so I
apparently need a compactable artiste to
make it sound wellrdquo
Recognizing his effort in 2012 Don
Jazzy handed over to him the award for
producer of the year and to him that was
such a great accolade to receive from a
personality like Don Jazzy Also in 2013
NIKE announced SARZ as their brand
ambassador and he is hoping to achieve
more accomplishment
Though he is a hardworker he tends to
fit his schedules into a 9-5 job to enable
him have time for his family friends and
to relax
MAJOR HITS PRODUCED BY SARZ
bull Jaiye Jaiye ndash Wizkidbull Samba ndash Sarz ft Wizkidbull Ghetto ndash Shankbull Fantasi ndash Reminiscebull Kondo ndash Da Grin
We caught up with A-list music producer and Nike brand ambassador Sarz
CREATiVE
celebrity hub
BEATS BY SARz
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ldquoAs a son to an elite businessman who
was into oil and gas business one would
have expected to see him follow in his
fatherrsquos footsteps but hell NO DJ OBI
found his calling in music and mixing
songs Tush Magazine caught up with
him as he sheds lights into his life career
and familyrdquo
INTRODUCTIONEARLY BEGINNING
DJ OBI was born in the mid 80rsquos
Christened Obinna Ajuonuma he is son
to Dr Levi Ajuonuma one of Nigeria
respected presenter in the broadcasting
industry (Open House Party on Raypower)
although he later branched into oil and
gas and grew to becoming Group General
Manager Public Affairs Division of Nigeria
National Petroleum Corporation
Obinna as a little child had his Nursery
and Primary education in Nigeria and
then moved to Rainbow College also
in Nigeria before moving outside the
country to study Broadcasting and
Communication in Connecticut School of
Broadcasting
LEAVING NIGERIA A STUDENT RETURNING A DJ
While Obinna was still in Nigeria he had
always tagged along with his father to
the Raypower Studios every Saturday
where his father hosted the Open House
Party right from when he was a kid young
Obinna has always learnt from watching
other people and for him watching DJ
Jimmy Jatt and DJ FX2 playing in the
studio sub-consciously made him learnt
DJing informally
Moving out of Nigeria for his tertiary
education his passion became his
second source of making more aside
his allowances he got from home With
support from his father he got his first
set of DJ equipment and with practice
he became an option for birthday parties
and gigs around campus
His planned return to Nigeria fully was
scheduled for December 2012 but due
to the ill-fated Dana Air crash which had
on board his father he came back early
in June and being the eldest son with
responsibilities he stayed back ever since
to continue his trade as DJ
DJ OBIKeep calm DJ Obi got this
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When Obinna was leaving Nigeria the
Nigeria entertainment industry was
just forming and that also gave him an
insight of what Nigeria music industry
was at that time Coming back at a
time when the industry can be termed
lsquoexplosiversquo DJ OBI is boastful he was here
from the onset
FROM HOUSE PARTIES TO BECOMING SYNDIK8 RECORDS OFFICIAL DJ
When DJ OBI kick started his DJing
career he started with house parties and
birthday gigs as that was the best way
he felt he could perfected his DJing skills
His first ever experience was however
not funny as his speaker blew at his first
ever house party Not deterred he kept
on the hustle and became a go-to DJ for
most Nigeria A-list artistes when they
came into the United States for gigs
He also worked with show promoters
as well and was able to open for Lupe
Fiasco at an event which to him was his
first and major breakthrough for a new
DJ like him During all these grinds he
met Naeto C MI Lynxxx DJ Neptune DJ
Humility and a couple of other artistes
that came into the states
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his
tent with SYNDIK8 Records although he
has all along been under his owned self
imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he
founded with a pharmacist cousin of his
Paul Ajuonuma
Presently the official DJ for SYNDIK8
same label that houses LYNXXX BLINK
and NEDU Being the DJ he is steadily
grinding as he gets to work always
whenever each artiste is working aside
his own personal project Call him DJ
WORKAHOLIC and you wouldnrsquot be wrong
at all He also has released materials and
he plans on dropping a DJ MIXTAPE later
in 2014
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FOLLOWING HIS FATHER FOOTSTEPS
No doubt DJ OBI has much respect for his father [May his soul
rest in peace] and obviously his father has a significant influence
in him becoming a DJ From following him to the studio and
getting support from him But do we see DJ OBI actually tailing
his father steps who went from hosting to becoming Group
General Manager Public Affairs Department of NNPC
He did confirm he doesnrsquot see himself taking a 9-5 job He tried
it once when he worked in a bank in the US but the zeal wasnrsquot
there and he had to quit facing his DJing career fully
DJ WITH NO HEADPHONEShellipHELL YEAH THATrsquoS DJ OBI
One distinctive feature of DJ OBI is that he plays with no
headphones on While in the states his signature outfit was
usually a corporate suit while playing but coming to Nigeria
where the weather is quite hot he opted to wearing T-Shirts and
hats [All branded in DJ OBIrsquos name]
CHALLENGES SO FAR
Though born with a silver spoon DJ OBI still has his own
fair share of challenges with the death of his father more
responsibilities became rested on his shoulders and to keep
surviving his career needed all the push it can get by playing
at more gigs
Exclusively he mentioned most show organizerspromoters
always look out for so many factors before selecting as to which
DJ would best suit them of such factors he mentioned being a
radio DJ has always popped up and has limited him to playing
at some functions Why then not take up a job as a radio DJ
since that would further add to his profile and keep more jobs
coming He did say he has gotten offers but he wants a platform
where as a radio DJ he gets to interact with listeners not as an
OAP but as a DJ quite an ambitious concept you say
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his tent with SYNDIK8
Records although he has all along been under his owned
self imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he founded with a
pharmacist cousin of his Paul Ajuonuma
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In 2006 Cynthia ldquoCVONrdquo Okpala became an MTV BASE VJ being a Nigerian to achieve that platform was fabulous coupled with the fact that she was female also made it a great achievement Seven years later precisely in 2013 MTV BASE AFRICA announced Ehizojia Okoeguale as the winner of their MTV BASE VJ Search Nigeria making him the first ever male Nigerian MTV BASE VJ
INTERVIEW CREDITS ANSLEM JON amp OLELE BISALOCATION MUNCHIES RESTAURANT IKOYI
iNTERViEW - ehiz
MEET ehiz
NigERiArsquoS FiRST
MAlE mtv base vJ
Always full of life
Ehizojia Okoeguale or
Ehiz as he is fondly
called opened up to Tush
Magazine on how his
experience has been so
far
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Afro doesnrsquot look good on me dread is just perfect on merdquo
SLIM DADA BOY
Meeting with Ehiz the first time You cannot but help notice his ldquovery slimrdquo body and his dreadlocked hair which make him look like a very naughty guy [actually he is] coupled with his ever smiling face he confuses you on which perspective to view him His signature dreadlocked hair has come to be accepted even when other personalities are cutting theirs off his three years old dreadlocked which he started growing in November 2011 didnrsquot cause a fuss between him and his parents even his mum helped him out to tie his first ever lock On why he chooses to keep dread he said ldquoAfro
doesnrsquot look good on me skin also makes me look weird dread is just perfect on merdquo he said Asked also if he sees himself also cutting off his dread just like other personalities He stared directly into the TV in front and shouted ldquoNOrdquo
FROM UNIVERSITY GRADUATE TO BECOMING A MTV BASE VJ
Ehiz as he now generally called went to University of Benin to study Mechanical Engineering but due to some certain reasons he left in 2008 and completed his tertiary education at Lead City University graduating with a BSc in Computer science Being the
last child of his parents no particular pressure was placed on him as he was sourcing for jobs here and there On a particular day after watching the VJ Search advert on TV his Mum sat with him and advised him into participating knowing full well her son is quite an ldquointelligent talkativerdquo yet he was reluctant into participating until his Mummy got him the form and that made him have no other option than to go for it not knowing that was the beginning of a new career for him
In January 2013 with a panelist that included MI Tim Harwood and Funke Akindele Ehizojia ldquoEHIZrdquo Okoeguale was announced winner of the VJ
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search competition which sees him joining other MTV Base in-house VJs such as Nomuzi and Sizwe Dhlomo from MTV Base SA
LIFE AS A VJ
ldquoFor me bro am totally enjoying my life using my abilities positivelyrdquo he says smilingly about his life as a MTV Base VJ Hosting four shows namely Top Ten Street Request Select 10 and Continuity on the MTV Base platforms sees Ehiz working real hard
ldquoI really donrsquot have free days most times am usually at the studio recording interviews or working on myself personally to becoming the best at what I dordquo he further adds Being with MTV Base for a year and some couple of months now has taught this young talented dude lot of experience so far
Ehiz has gradually built his confidence daily this you can tell if you are a regular watcher of the MTV Base Show being aired across local stations and o digital satellite station as well
Most persons after achieving such feat tend to change their attitude towards
their old friends but thatrsquos not very Ehiz as he still relates and connects well with his old friends normally ldquoOmo why I go form ke I don even go host two weddings for two of my old friends for Beninrdquo he emphasized So how well have you been able to relate with everyone without affecting
Imag
e Po
st-P
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Grap
hixe
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Continued from Page 25
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people and your career He answered by saying ldquoWisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
OAP AT THE BEAT 999 AND HOST AT LOUD N PROUD Live SERIES
Recently Ehiz joined renowned on-air-personality Olisa Adibua and Osi at The Beat 999 to co-host the Morning Rush which runs every week days Are you trying to become an OAP as well We sought to know and he
replied ldquoI swear I just love everything am doing right now I tried the OAP thingy back then at Benin but I never took it serious and I didnrsquot see myself becoming an OAP I just love to talk and any platform I can get to talk I talkrdquo well thatrsquos awesome since he gets paid for talking Seems Ehiz is apparently utilizing his talents on every platform he gets
He is also the co-host at the monthly LoudNProudLive which is held at the Intercontinental Hotel Victoria Island Combining all these talk shows
sure sounds like a hell load of hard work which if not careful could get mixed up but for Ehiz with time and personal training he has comfortably differentiated very platform he is on and still maintain his ldquomischievous personalityrdquo
EHIZ ndash THE SHUGA ACTOR
Aspiring to becoming an Oscar Award winner like Lupita Nrsquoyongo who also starred in one of MTV Base Shuga series Ehiz debuted as an actor in the MTV Base Shuga Series 3 and just as he says lsquoI enjoyed the 7-seconds of fame on Shugardquo On whether he would be taking up a career in acting jovially he says ldquoYou never know I might just end up like Lupitardquo
For me Irsquom totally enjoying my life using my abilities positively Wisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
Ehiz
Enzo
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iNTERViEW - enzO
enzO
chOcBOinatiOn ARTiST
gENRE afro-popPhoto credits Post-prx Graphixed
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MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD Period There is nothing else to describe the relationshiprdquo
Can you kindly introduce yourself- real names educational backgroundamp family background
- My name is Enzo Irsquom an afro-pop Nigerian artist based in Lagos and America under the indestructible ChocBoiNation Enzo is a combination of all my names and I legalized it ENZO
Whatrsquos your state of srigin and birthdate
- I am from Jos (Plateau State)
How was growing up like for you
- Growing up has been my most adventurous time and still is because as humans we
grow every single day based on our experiences in life I must say growing up is one heck of a bumpy
and joyous ride at the same time
Whatrsquos your relationship with MI amp ICE PRINCE
- MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD period therersquos nothing else to describe the relationship
Did knowing MI and ICE PRINCE influence your signing to CHOC BOI
NATION
- Before one is actually labeled a member of the ChocBoiNation you have to earn it relative or not everyone goes through their own
form of artist development MI being legendary knows true
artistry however different we all are As the head of the family he has the final say
- MI and ICEPRINCE are definitely strong influences
they inspire me every single
time I mean who wouldnrsquot want to be like their big brothers when they grow up huh lol
Can you enlighten us more on CHOC BOI NATION - current artistes on the labelconnection with Chocolate City
- ChocBoiNation is a combination of ChocolateCity and LoopyMusic thatrsquos the family
You seem not fully resident in Nigeria and why is that so
- I live in Lagos and America as I mentioned earlier and this is because they are both my homeland
Have you ever had an incident that has occurred to you which have helped boost your confidence as an artiste
- Yes actually recently for the first time in my life I had a bad performance on stage because I was going through personal issues and did not prepare for it MI called me to speak to me about it and he did say some deep words to me after the fact People will never understand the reason why what happened happened So no matter what the problem is suck it all up prepare yourself mentally channel your energy and give it your best on stage so the same thing never repeats itself All artists go through that one bad show it is part of the journey and you just make sure you win That talk gave me all I needed I am never afraid to fall and rise again I am human after all
How would you describe yourself generally in a sentence
- I am the most intelligent adventurous and fun to be with type risk taking imperfect person ever
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Who would you call your mentors
- My mentors in music are Prince Madonna MI Janet Jackson Aliyah Brenda Fassie MIA fela Chaka Chaka Bob Marleygot a long list Lol
Source of inspiration
- My Family
Being a lady what plans have you got to invade the Nigerian music industry
- How about you guys wait and see
Hahaa Okay When exactly did you start your music career professionally
- Professionally itrsquos been a few years I have been underground and now uptown if you know what I mean
How many official singles do you have out on airplay
- Irsquove got ldquoI WANT YOUrdquo and ldquoINTERNATIONAL GIRLrdquo out on air
What genre of music do you do
- Afro-Pop
In the next five years where do you
envision ENZO
- Way bigger and better as an artist generally
Just for your fans to know especially the guys are you hooked
- LOL love me for me no matter my status Hooked or not I am still here for all my fans (smiles)Whatrsquos your relationship with Ngozi Omambala of NMO Management
- NG as I call her is my manager and girlfriend She is that one person that represents the ultimate hustle of a woman No matter what happens in life you can always dust
yourself and rise again She is amazing and this is not just talk
If you werenrsquot making music what would you have yourself doing
- I canrsquot not do music no matter what I do is always affiliated with music so itrsquos not possible
What are your plans to take over the Nigerian music industry
- We donrsquot take over it we add to it Nigerian music is ours from birth every Nigerian is born with it Itrsquos not about how good you sing itrsquos about how you influence the land with what you were born with That is what
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CHOCBOINATION is about Letting people know that all types of artists are special behind the desk or on stage we are all artists of a different kind
As a young person whatrsquos your philosophy about life My philosophy inlife are based on two statements
- I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world
- I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner I believe in kissing kissing a lot I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles
Last words to young persons trying to leave a positive impact
- Never act bigger than anyone and never let anyone act bigger than you You are human but in reality you can be SuperHuman
Been a female whatrsquos your sense of fashion and what do you feel comfortable in
- I Dress based on my mood and I honestly feel comfortable wearing shorts T-shirts and sneakers
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the worldrdquo
Imag
e Po
st-P
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Gra
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ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 33
cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
34 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 35
ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
36 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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es P
ost-
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Gra
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
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7
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
MODEl PiCktush
Name Catherine Nsor aka Katy SplendorTwitter amKaty_Splendor
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evwe Isaac Nikoro stage
named KIN is a 21-year old
young Nigeria who hails
from Delta state that is
working real hard to becoming a name
to reckon with in this large Nigeria
music industry
Born into a Christian family and being
the first son out of five boys KIN
developed love for music at a tender
age of seven (7) playing instruments
in church most especially the drums
After his primary education and
secondary education where he attended
Eupharistic Primary school and Dansol
high school respectively KIN moved out
to the UK to further his studies where
he is currently studying in University
of Wolverhampton and majoring in
Mechanical Engineering
Starting his musical career KIN became
a recording artiste at the age of sixteen
(16) when he joined a music group
called ldquoFlake Cityrdquo With Flake City he
recorded some couple of songs and also
did a few video as well before finally
leaving to start his own solo career
Independently KIN has three official
singles out on airplay titled ldquoShersquos
Callingrdquo ldquoHellordquo and most recently ldquoAda
Owerrirdquo which he did shoot a video for
Calling his genre of music AfroKIN KIN
is proud to produce sounds that havenrsquot
been heard of prior to now
In the words of KIN which is a name
formed from the initials of all his names
ldquoLife is a race that we all have to keep
running until we make itrdquo
unDergrsquosSET TO BlOW
k ARTiST NAME kiN
AgE 21
lABEl uNSigNED
gENREAFROkiN
Having God and his mother as his source of inspiration while DrsquoBanj 2Face and Wole Soyinka as his mentors KINrsquos plan to take over the Nigeria music scene has been drafted already He also has a vision to open a quarter for homeless people in Nigeria as one of his pet project
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ver visited a football viewing
center If you do then
probably the most said phrase
during your time stay must
have been ldquoput your money where your
mouth isrdquo Nigerian sports lovers have
become so confident or would I say
daring with their favourite teams that
they can afford to stake money on them
The oxford advanced learnerrsquos dictionary
defines betting as ldquothe act of risking money on the unknown result of an event in this case sportrdquo it also defines
gambling as the ldquothe activity of playing games of chance for moneyrdquo Clearly the
definitions of the two words are quite
similar but the phrase that distinguishes
them can be found in the definition of
gambling ldquohellipplaying games of chancerdquo
In Nigeria we have seen different
betting platforms springing up owing
to the fact that there are more gamblers
than bet stakers Prior before this era
the most popular gamblingbetting
games were coupons lottos baba ijebu
and the others but with the influx of
affordable satellite decoders more
sports lovers evolved and the need to
prove confidence in their favourite team
became relevant
Akin Alabirsquos Naira Bet took advantage
of the online community becoming
the first ever respected online betting
platform in Nigeria Though respected
Nigerians were scared of staking money
online as we were still trying to come to
terms with the e-world
Fast forward few years later the betting
market became quite competitive as
more well funded betting platforms
sprang up one of such platform is
1960BET They came into the market
enlightened more people and raised the
standard of betting in Nigeria
Naira Bet has been in existence for
approximately over five (5) years yet
only very few people stake money via
their platforms However with the
recent awareness of 1960BET coupled
with their enlightening programs on
radio stations across Nigeria more
people became interested in staking
bets after due analyzing and dialoguing
about betting and gambling
The discoveries werenrsquot far-fetched
BETTING IS GOOD FOR YOU GAMBLING IS BAD FOR YOU Betting thus became
another avenue to explore thinking
faculties learning more about history
of different football clubs and proving
confidence in your favorite teams
betweengAMBliNg amp BETTiNg
EA brief insight Betting platforms in Nigeria
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orn Anino Judy Shine Begho she is an Itsekiri girl from Warri Delta state Doing her secondary education between Benin City and Warri she then went to Madonna University Okija Anambra State
where she majored in Mass Communication
SHINE came into the public eye when she started modeling in University as a runway model and did a few pageants too but media was her life and she ended her modeling career after competing in at the Miss Nysc where she was a runner up SHINE then focused on her Media career
Her sojourn into the world of presenting started when she got a TV job as a presenter with Galaxy Television Lagos in 2007 her passion then took her to Eko FM Lagos in 2008 then she shuttled between Hot FM Abuja Classic FM Lagos City FM Lagos Rainbow FM Zoodrums radio (internet radio) before finally pitching her tent with her dream station Cool FM Lagos where she presently is
Though on the side she still does TV making appearances here and there on different stations Maximizing her abilities SHINE is also a voice over artiste and has voiced
for lots of brands She has interviewed a lot of National and International celebrities and have appeared on TV reality shows as a Celebrity Guest to advice and have fun with housemates like lsquoThe Next Movie Starrsquo and MTN Project Fame
SHINE is the founder of the first ever celebrity rave called lsquoShine With the Starsrsquo SWTS is about bringing celebs and fans together to network and have fun for hours dancing to the DJ and the hype men warming people up winning of gifts and of course performances from artistes She also has a new program TheTwistWithShine that airs every Sunday on the Cool FM platform where she gets to bring behind the scene faces and put them on a hot seat
Amongst the OAPs at Cool FM Lagos SHINE is the most jovial and friendliest of them all this can be confirmed if you have a meet with her
SHINE has also won for herself a couple of awards which includes Award for Female Radio Personality at the Nigeria Radio Award (NIRA) in 2012 and also Female Radio Personality of the year 2012 at the Dynamix All Youths Awards still in 2012
Our new crush ShiNE BEghO
BMulTiPlE AWARD WiNNiNg FEMAlE OAP
SHINE is the founder of the first ever celebrity rave called lsquoShine With the Starsrsquo
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Follow SHINE on twittershinebegho
Amongst the OAPs at Cool FM Lagos SHINE is the most jovial and friendliest of them all this can be confirmed if you have a meet with herrdquo
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the new NOllYWOODA POSTiVE PERSPECTiVE
By Oghomwen Toni-Osagie
hen I was given this subject matter ldquoThe New Nollywoodrdquo I pondered for a bit and I was a little bemused Not because I knew I had to do a lot of research on this topic
or because I was confused as a french man in an English speaking country No It is because the contrast that exist between the Old Nollywood and the New Nollywood is Yay large it is almost like a different civilisation period entirely The New Nollywood isrdquoThat Ghen-Ghen Industryrdquo the most thrilling thing about this new movie industry is the fact that we have musicians delving into this field
Growing up I saw the likes of Richard Mofe Damijo on my screen and the Jason Statham of Nollywood Sam Dede (love him) I think the most amazing thing about Sam Dedersquos acting skills is the mere fact that he never ever cracked a smilehe was so badass the way he handled his roles like it was a very serious and real life matter I watch New Nollywood movies and the one actor that reminds me of Sam Dede is Desmond Elliot You might not see the similarities yet but let me help you the height the skin tones the seriousness in their given roles You wonrsquot see a movie preview of Sam Dede and in it he will be a security man or a beggar on the street (no prejudice to other qualified actors) same goes for Desmond Elliot
W
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Helen Ukpabio forever young One distinctive feature in this woman is her locks I mean her hair That mass of hair is her one crowning glory the emotions she puts in her words and the way she captivates a viewer is so immersing In the New Nollywood one woman that is synonymous Is the ever beautiful and beguiling Chioma Chukwuka if two women could ever be so similar in their field of expertise it is these two If you doubt me please go out right now to your nearest vendor and get a copy of these womenrsquos works and give your verdict They are both built from the same fabric theatrically
The New Nollywood most people will argue that it does not have as much substance as the old Nollywood Well allow me to ask you this What do you mean by substance Better plot Picture quality Cast Or better diction and orientation of cast members The costumes Others might say the various lsquopartsrsquo of a movie in some cases are unnecessary yoursquoll buy a movie and it will be divided into Parts 1-4 Well let me tell you something have you ever stopped to think about the financial aspect of this film making business I promise you that cost of production and all it entails to make a movie has quadrupled over time the makers of this movies have to make as much or more than they invested into this project Dividing it into parts is one source of financial breakthrough for them If you notice how this movie industry has evolved from the old days till now most producers and directors have to go to different countries or continents to make a classic movie this cost a lot so paying for Parts 1-4 is a small price we have to pay
Most major brands like GLO have also shown a great support for the New Nollywood in the world famous movie Jenifa 2 yoursquoll see many GLOBACOM NG adverts and reference to this brand The revolution of Nollywood is so amazing Guess what This industry deserves more credit than it is given at the moment The likes of Mrs Omotola Jalade Ekende and Genevieve Nnaji are doing amazing things for this industry globally I saw Omotola at a conference with world leaders Proud yet I even read that she made Forbes top 100 most influential list Yes Forbes the same Forbes Jay Z and Oprah have been featured on So please donrsquot tell me yoursquore fed up or embarrassed by the New Nollywood This is one good industry in Nigeria It also ranks as the second movie making industry in the world Oprah Winfrey made comparisons of our very own
Genevieve Nnaji with the beautiful Julia Roberts The fact that Oprah knows Genevieve Nnaji means we are doing something right Nollywood might not have great producers like Quentine Tarrantino but we have our great and notable ones We have the likes of Uche Jombo who is a prolific movie actress turned producer she has eleven movies she has produced and still waxing strong I look forward to watching any movie her name is in Onwards and Upwards I say
The New Nollywood Their growth and development will not be complete if I donrsquot mention our notable cinema houses Over the past years Nollywood movies have been included in our Filmhouses one of the first movies I saw in a Nigerian cinema was lsquoThe Figurinersquo by the great and noble Kunle Afolayan The picture quality was impressive The eloquence and articulate drama by Funlola Aofiyebi The ever graceful Omoni Oboli Sigh That was a good movie Maybe the New Nollywood isnrsquot as notable and profound as the one our parents grew up watching but this New Nollywood is leaving their footprints in the sand of time I donrsquot know about you but with each movie preview I see growth and development It might not be to your individual satisfaction cause we have high standards cause wersquore used to Hollywood movies and we expect that Nollywood should emulate their counterparts Let me tell you something We will get there New Nollywood is the era for great changes We will make notable movies that will be worthy of international awards and accolades Timing just wait and see in time Nollywood will overcome your expectations Till then support your own patronize our actors build them up constructively
Stay blessed
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If you donrsquot come correct you canrsquot work with my beat and thatrsquos because there is a whole lot of stuffs running through my head when am making a beat I apparently need a compatible artiste to make it sound wellrdquo
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Scheduling an interview with a producer
is one sure feat to achieve you must
definitely keep to schedule as most of
them always have their time busy [At
least the serious ones]
My interview with SARZ was scheduled
for 200 pm and because of my experience
with Lagos traffic I set out quite early
getting to the studio [I couldnrsquot get him
out to conduct the interview elsewhere]
On my arrival I met a calm young man
trying to perfect an already ear-pleasant
beat
In the last three years the name SARZ
has grown exponentially to becoming
relevant when it comes to music
production in Nigeria
Born Osaretin Osabuohein this Lagos
born and bred young dude who is from
Edo state sojournrsquos into the world of music
production started when a friend of his
introduced him to an audio production
software to play around with of which he
did come out with an awesome beat that
he had to sell his first ever made beat
Prior to that SARZ has always had a flare
for music production which made him
remembers the beat to any song even as
a little boy Horning his skills better he
was able to work on one of Lord of Ajasarsquos
project and with that he got connected
with a whole lot of music artistes from
Ruggedman Shank to Jahbless Dagrin
and many more
Not relenting on his hustle he produced
the beat to Dagrinrsquos Kondo which got
him fully introduced into the Nigeria
Music Industry as a very talented music
producer The ripple effect that followed
amazed this young individual and that
has been his driving force ever since
Another of SARZrsquos motivation is getting
inspiration from WIZKID who he proudly
boasts has been one of the few artistes
that can comfortable flow on his beats
in his words ldquoAs an artiste if you donrsquot
come correct you canrsquot work with my beat
and thatrsquos because there is a whole lot of
stuffs running through my head when am
making a beat and I tend to create it so I
apparently need a compactable artiste to
make it sound wellrdquo
Recognizing his effort in 2012 Don
Jazzy handed over to him the award for
producer of the year and to him that was
such a great accolade to receive from a
personality like Don Jazzy Also in 2013
NIKE announced SARZ as their brand
ambassador and he is hoping to achieve
more accomplishment
Though he is a hardworker he tends to
fit his schedules into a 9-5 job to enable
him have time for his family friends and
to relax
MAJOR HITS PRODUCED BY SARZ
bull Jaiye Jaiye ndash Wizkidbull Samba ndash Sarz ft Wizkidbull Ghetto ndash Shankbull Fantasi ndash Reminiscebull Kondo ndash Da Grin
We caught up with A-list music producer and Nike brand ambassador Sarz
CREATiVE
celebrity hub
BEATS BY SARz
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ldquoAs a son to an elite businessman who
was into oil and gas business one would
have expected to see him follow in his
fatherrsquos footsteps but hell NO DJ OBI
found his calling in music and mixing
songs Tush Magazine caught up with
him as he sheds lights into his life career
and familyrdquo
INTRODUCTIONEARLY BEGINNING
DJ OBI was born in the mid 80rsquos
Christened Obinna Ajuonuma he is son
to Dr Levi Ajuonuma one of Nigeria
respected presenter in the broadcasting
industry (Open House Party on Raypower)
although he later branched into oil and
gas and grew to becoming Group General
Manager Public Affairs Division of Nigeria
National Petroleum Corporation
Obinna as a little child had his Nursery
and Primary education in Nigeria and
then moved to Rainbow College also
in Nigeria before moving outside the
country to study Broadcasting and
Communication in Connecticut School of
Broadcasting
LEAVING NIGERIA A STUDENT RETURNING A DJ
While Obinna was still in Nigeria he had
always tagged along with his father to
the Raypower Studios every Saturday
where his father hosted the Open House
Party right from when he was a kid young
Obinna has always learnt from watching
other people and for him watching DJ
Jimmy Jatt and DJ FX2 playing in the
studio sub-consciously made him learnt
DJing informally
Moving out of Nigeria for his tertiary
education his passion became his
second source of making more aside
his allowances he got from home With
support from his father he got his first
set of DJ equipment and with practice
he became an option for birthday parties
and gigs around campus
His planned return to Nigeria fully was
scheduled for December 2012 but due
to the ill-fated Dana Air crash which had
on board his father he came back early
in June and being the eldest son with
responsibilities he stayed back ever since
to continue his trade as DJ
DJ OBIKeep calm DJ Obi got this
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When Obinna was leaving Nigeria the
Nigeria entertainment industry was
just forming and that also gave him an
insight of what Nigeria music industry
was at that time Coming back at a
time when the industry can be termed
lsquoexplosiversquo DJ OBI is boastful he was here
from the onset
FROM HOUSE PARTIES TO BECOMING SYNDIK8 RECORDS OFFICIAL DJ
When DJ OBI kick started his DJing
career he started with house parties and
birthday gigs as that was the best way
he felt he could perfected his DJing skills
His first ever experience was however
not funny as his speaker blew at his first
ever house party Not deterred he kept
on the hustle and became a go-to DJ for
most Nigeria A-list artistes when they
came into the United States for gigs
He also worked with show promoters
as well and was able to open for Lupe
Fiasco at an event which to him was his
first and major breakthrough for a new
DJ like him During all these grinds he
met Naeto C MI Lynxxx DJ Neptune DJ
Humility and a couple of other artistes
that came into the states
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his
tent with SYNDIK8 Records although he
has all along been under his owned self
imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he
founded with a pharmacist cousin of his
Paul Ajuonuma
Presently the official DJ for SYNDIK8
same label that houses LYNXXX BLINK
and NEDU Being the DJ he is steadily
grinding as he gets to work always
whenever each artiste is working aside
his own personal project Call him DJ
WORKAHOLIC and you wouldnrsquot be wrong
at all He also has released materials and
he plans on dropping a DJ MIXTAPE later
in 2014
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FOLLOWING HIS FATHER FOOTSTEPS
No doubt DJ OBI has much respect for his father [May his soul
rest in peace] and obviously his father has a significant influence
in him becoming a DJ From following him to the studio and
getting support from him But do we see DJ OBI actually tailing
his father steps who went from hosting to becoming Group
General Manager Public Affairs Department of NNPC
He did confirm he doesnrsquot see himself taking a 9-5 job He tried
it once when he worked in a bank in the US but the zeal wasnrsquot
there and he had to quit facing his DJing career fully
DJ WITH NO HEADPHONEShellipHELL YEAH THATrsquoS DJ OBI
One distinctive feature of DJ OBI is that he plays with no
headphones on While in the states his signature outfit was
usually a corporate suit while playing but coming to Nigeria
where the weather is quite hot he opted to wearing T-Shirts and
hats [All branded in DJ OBIrsquos name]
CHALLENGES SO FAR
Though born with a silver spoon DJ OBI still has his own
fair share of challenges with the death of his father more
responsibilities became rested on his shoulders and to keep
surviving his career needed all the push it can get by playing
at more gigs
Exclusively he mentioned most show organizerspromoters
always look out for so many factors before selecting as to which
DJ would best suit them of such factors he mentioned being a
radio DJ has always popped up and has limited him to playing
at some functions Why then not take up a job as a radio DJ
since that would further add to his profile and keep more jobs
coming He did say he has gotten offers but he wants a platform
where as a radio DJ he gets to interact with listeners not as an
OAP but as a DJ quite an ambitious concept you say
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his tent with SYNDIK8
Records although he has all along been under his owned
self imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he founded with a
pharmacist cousin of his Paul Ajuonuma
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In 2006 Cynthia ldquoCVONrdquo Okpala became an MTV BASE VJ being a Nigerian to achieve that platform was fabulous coupled with the fact that she was female also made it a great achievement Seven years later precisely in 2013 MTV BASE AFRICA announced Ehizojia Okoeguale as the winner of their MTV BASE VJ Search Nigeria making him the first ever male Nigerian MTV BASE VJ
INTERVIEW CREDITS ANSLEM JON amp OLELE BISALOCATION MUNCHIES RESTAURANT IKOYI
iNTERViEW - ehiz
MEET ehiz
NigERiArsquoS FiRST
MAlE mtv base vJ
Always full of life
Ehizojia Okoeguale or
Ehiz as he is fondly
called opened up to Tush
Magazine on how his
experience has been so
far
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Afro doesnrsquot look good on me dread is just perfect on merdquo
SLIM DADA BOY
Meeting with Ehiz the first time You cannot but help notice his ldquovery slimrdquo body and his dreadlocked hair which make him look like a very naughty guy [actually he is] coupled with his ever smiling face he confuses you on which perspective to view him His signature dreadlocked hair has come to be accepted even when other personalities are cutting theirs off his three years old dreadlocked which he started growing in November 2011 didnrsquot cause a fuss between him and his parents even his mum helped him out to tie his first ever lock On why he chooses to keep dread he said ldquoAfro
doesnrsquot look good on me skin also makes me look weird dread is just perfect on merdquo he said Asked also if he sees himself also cutting off his dread just like other personalities He stared directly into the TV in front and shouted ldquoNOrdquo
FROM UNIVERSITY GRADUATE TO BECOMING A MTV BASE VJ
Ehiz as he now generally called went to University of Benin to study Mechanical Engineering but due to some certain reasons he left in 2008 and completed his tertiary education at Lead City University graduating with a BSc in Computer science Being the
last child of his parents no particular pressure was placed on him as he was sourcing for jobs here and there On a particular day after watching the VJ Search advert on TV his Mum sat with him and advised him into participating knowing full well her son is quite an ldquointelligent talkativerdquo yet he was reluctant into participating until his Mummy got him the form and that made him have no other option than to go for it not knowing that was the beginning of a new career for him
In January 2013 with a panelist that included MI Tim Harwood and Funke Akindele Ehizojia ldquoEHIZrdquo Okoeguale was announced winner of the VJ
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search competition which sees him joining other MTV Base in-house VJs such as Nomuzi and Sizwe Dhlomo from MTV Base SA
LIFE AS A VJ
ldquoFor me bro am totally enjoying my life using my abilities positivelyrdquo he says smilingly about his life as a MTV Base VJ Hosting four shows namely Top Ten Street Request Select 10 and Continuity on the MTV Base platforms sees Ehiz working real hard
ldquoI really donrsquot have free days most times am usually at the studio recording interviews or working on myself personally to becoming the best at what I dordquo he further adds Being with MTV Base for a year and some couple of months now has taught this young talented dude lot of experience so far
Ehiz has gradually built his confidence daily this you can tell if you are a regular watcher of the MTV Base Show being aired across local stations and o digital satellite station as well
Most persons after achieving such feat tend to change their attitude towards
their old friends but thatrsquos not very Ehiz as he still relates and connects well with his old friends normally ldquoOmo why I go form ke I don even go host two weddings for two of my old friends for Beninrdquo he emphasized So how well have you been able to relate with everyone without affecting
Imag
e Po
st-P
rx b
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Grap
hixe
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Continued from Page 25
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people and your career He answered by saying ldquoWisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
OAP AT THE BEAT 999 AND HOST AT LOUD N PROUD Live SERIES
Recently Ehiz joined renowned on-air-personality Olisa Adibua and Osi at The Beat 999 to co-host the Morning Rush which runs every week days Are you trying to become an OAP as well We sought to know and he
replied ldquoI swear I just love everything am doing right now I tried the OAP thingy back then at Benin but I never took it serious and I didnrsquot see myself becoming an OAP I just love to talk and any platform I can get to talk I talkrdquo well thatrsquos awesome since he gets paid for talking Seems Ehiz is apparently utilizing his talents on every platform he gets
He is also the co-host at the monthly LoudNProudLive which is held at the Intercontinental Hotel Victoria Island Combining all these talk shows
sure sounds like a hell load of hard work which if not careful could get mixed up but for Ehiz with time and personal training he has comfortably differentiated very platform he is on and still maintain his ldquomischievous personalityrdquo
EHIZ ndash THE SHUGA ACTOR
Aspiring to becoming an Oscar Award winner like Lupita Nrsquoyongo who also starred in one of MTV Base Shuga series Ehiz debuted as an actor in the MTV Base Shuga Series 3 and just as he says lsquoI enjoyed the 7-seconds of fame on Shugardquo On whether he would be taking up a career in acting jovially he says ldquoYou never know I might just end up like Lupitardquo
For me Irsquom totally enjoying my life using my abilities positively Wisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
Ehiz
Enzo
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iNTERViEW - enzO
enzO
chOcBOinatiOn ARTiST
gENRE afro-popPhoto credits Post-prx Graphixed
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MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD Period There is nothing else to describe the relationshiprdquo
Can you kindly introduce yourself- real names educational backgroundamp family background
- My name is Enzo Irsquom an afro-pop Nigerian artist based in Lagos and America under the indestructible ChocBoiNation Enzo is a combination of all my names and I legalized it ENZO
Whatrsquos your state of srigin and birthdate
- I am from Jos (Plateau State)
How was growing up like for you
- Growing up has been my most adventurous time and still is because as humans we
grow every single day based on our experiences in life I must say growing up is one heck of a bumpy
and joyous ride at the same time
Whatrsquos your relationship with MI amp ICE PRINCE
- MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD period therersquos nothing else to describe the relationship
Did knowing MI and ICE PRINCE influence your signing to CHOC BOI
NATION
- Before one is actually labeled a member of the ChocBoiNation you have to earn it relative or not everyone goes through their own
form of artist development MI being legendary knows true
artistry however different we all are As the head of the family he has the final say
- MI and ICEPRINCE are definitely strong influences
they inspire me every single
time I mean who wouldnrsquot want to be like their big brothers when they grow up huh lol
Can you enlighten us more on CHOC BOI NATION - current artistes on the labelconnection with Chocolate City
- ChocBoiNation is a combination of ChocolateCity and LoopyMusic thatrsquos the family
You seem not fully resident in Nigeria and why is that so
- I live in Lagos and America as I mentioned earlier and this is because they are both my homeland
Have you ever had an incident that has occurred to you which have helped boost your confidence as an artiste
- Yes actually recently for the first time in my life I had a bad performance on stage because I was going through personal issues and did not prepare for it MI called me to speak to me about it and he did say some deep words to me after the fact People will never understand the reason why what happened happened So no matter what the problem is suck it all up prepare yourself mentally channel your energy and give it your best on stage so the same thing never repeats itself All artists go through that one bad show it is part of the journey and you just make sure you win That talk gave me all I needed I am never afraid to fall and rise again I am human after all
How would you describe yourself generally in a sentence
- I am the most intelligent adventurous and fun to be with type risk taking imperfect person ever
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Who would you call your mentors
- My mentors in music are Prince Madonna MI Janet Jackson Aliyah Brenda Fassie MIA fela Chaka Chaka Bob Marleygot a long list Lol
Source of inspiration
- My Family
Being a lady what plans have you got to invade the Nigerian music industry
- How about you guys wait and see
Hahaa Okay When exactly did you start your music career professionally
- Professionally itrsquos been a few years I have been underground and now uptown if you know what I mean
How many official singles do you have out on airplay
- Irsquove got ldquoI WANT YOUrdquo and ldquoINTERNATIONAL GIRLrdquo out on air
What genre of music do you do
- Afro-Pop
In the next five years where do you
envision ENZO
- Way bigger and better as an artist generally
Just for your fans to know especially the guys are you hooked
- LOL love me for me no matter my status Hooked or not I am still here for all my fans (smiles)Whatrsquos your relationship with Ngozi Omambala of NMO Management
- NG as I call her is my manager and girlfriend She is that one person that represents the ultimate hustle of a woman No matter what happens in life you can always dust
yourself and rise again She is amazing and this is not just talk
If you werenrsquot making music what would you have yourself doing
- I canrsquot not do music no matter what I do is always affiliated with music so itrsquos not possible
What are your plans to take over the Nigerian music industry
- We donrsquot take over it we add to it Nigerian music is ours from birth every Nigerian is born with it Itrsquos not about how good you sing itrsquos about how you influence the land with what you were born with That is what
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CHOCBOINATION is about Letting people know that all types of artists are special behind the desk or on stage we are all artists of a different kind
As a young person whatrsquos your philosophy about life My philosophy inlife are based on two statements
- I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world
- I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner I believe in kissing kissing a lot I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles
Last words to young persons trying to leave a positive impact
- Never act bigger than anyone and never let anyone act bigger than you You are human but in reality you can be SuperHuman
Been a female whatrsquos your sense of fashion and what do you feel comfortable in
- I Dress based on my mood and I honestly feel comfortable wearing shorts T-shirts and sneakers
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the worldrdquo
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e Po
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ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 33
cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
34 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 35
ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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Imag
es P
ost-
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Gra
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ed
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
Powered by Amarelis
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STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
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2
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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evwe Isaac Nikoro stage
named KIN is a 21-year old
young Nigeria who hails
from Delta state that is
working real hard to becoming a name
to reckon with in this large Nigeria
music industry
Born into a Christian family and being
the first son out of five boys KIN
developed love for music at a tender
age of seven (7) playing instruments
in church most especially the drums
After his primary education and
secondary education where he attended
Eupharistic Primary school and Dansol
high school respectively KIN moved out
to the UK to further his studies where
he is currently studying in University
of Wolverhampton and majoring in
Mechanical Engineering
Starting his musical career KIN became
a recording artiste at the age of sixteen
(16) when he joined a music group
called ldquoFlake Cityrdquo With Flake City he
recorded some couple of songs and also
did a few video as well before finally
leaving to start his own solo career
Independently KIN has three official
singles out on airplay titled ldquoShersquos
Callingrdquo ldquoHellordquo and most recently ldquoAda
Owerrirdquo which he did shoot a video for
Calling his genre of music AfroKIN KIN
is proud to produce sounds that havenrsquot
been heard of prior to now
In the words of KIN which is a name
formed from the initials of all his names
ldquoLife is a race that we all have to keep
running until we make itrdquo
unDergrsquosSET TO BlOW
k ARTiST NAME kiN
AgE 21
lABEl uNSigNED
gENREAFROkiN
Having God and his mother as his source of inspiration while DrsquoBanj 2Face and Wole Soyinka as his mentors KINrsquos plan to take over the Nigeria music scene has been drafted already He also has a vision to open a quarter for homeless people in Nigeria as one of his pet project
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ver visited a football viewing
center If you do then
probably the most said phrase
during your time stay must
have been ldquoput your money where your
mouth isrdquo Nigerian sports lovers have
become so confident or would I say
daring with their favourite teams that
they can afford to stake money on them
The oxford advanced learnerrsquos dictionary
defines betting as ldquothe act of risking money on the unknown result of an event in this case sportrdquo it also defines
gambling as the ldquothe activity of playing games of chance for moneyrdquo Clearly the
definitions of the two words are quite
similar but the phrase that distinguishes
them can be found in the definition of
gambling ldquohellipplaying games of chancerdquo
In Nigeria we have seen different
betting platforms springing up owing
to the fact that there are more gamblers
than bet stakers Prior before this era
the most popular gamblingbetting
games were coupons lottos baba ijebu
and the others but with the influx of
affordable satellite decoders more
sports lovers evolved and the need to
prove confidence in their favourite team
became relevant
Akin Alabirsquos Naira Bet took advantage
of the online community becoming
the first ever respected online betting
platform in Nigeria Though respected
Nigerians were scared of staking money
online as we were still trying to come to
terms with the e-world
Fast forward few years later the betting
market became quite competitive as
more well funded betting platforms
sprang up one of such platform is
1960BET They came into the market
enlightened more people and raised the
standard of betting in Nigeria
Naira Bet has been in existence for
approximately over five (5) years yet
only very few people stake money via
their platforms However with the
recent awareness of 1960BET coupled
with their enlightening programs on
radio stations across Nigeria more
people became interested in staking
bets after due analyzing and dialoguing
about betting and gambling
The discoveries werenrsquot far-fetched
BETTING IS GOOD FOR YOU GAMBLING IS BAD FOR YOU Betting thus became
another avenue to explore thinking
faculties learning more about history
of different football clubs and proving
confidence in your favorite teams
betweengAMBliNg amp BETTiNg
EA brief insight Betting platforms in Nigeria
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orn Anino Judy Shine Begho she is an Itsekiri girl from Warri Delta state Doing her secondary education between Benin City and Warri she then went to Madonna University Okija Anambra State
where she majored in Mass Communication
SHINE came into the public eye when she started modeling in University as a runway model and did a few pageants too but media was her life and she ended her modeling career after competing in at the Miss Nysc where she was a runner up SHINE then focused on her Media career
Her sojourn into the world of presenting started when she got a TV job as a presenter with Galaxy Television Lagos in 2007 her passion then took her to Eko FM Lagos in 2008 then she shuttled between Hot FM Abuja Classic FM Lagos City FM Lagos Rainbow FM Zoodrums radio (internet radio) before finally pitching her tent with her dream station Cool FM Lagos where she presently is
Though on the side she still does TV making appearances here and there on different stations Maximizing her abilities SHINE is also a voice over artiste and has voiced
for lots of brands She has interviewed a lot of National and International celebrities and have appeared on TV reality shows as a Celebrity Guest to advice and have fun with housemates like lsquoThe Next Movie Starrsquo and MTN Project Fame
SHINE is the founder of the first ever celebrity rave called lsquoShine With the Starsrsquo SWTS is about bringing celebs and fans together to network and have fun for hours dancing to the DJ and the hype men warming people up winning of gifts and of course performances from artistes She also has a new program TheTwistWithShine that airs every Sunday on the Cool FM platform where she gets to bring behind the scene faces and put them on a hot seat
Amongst the OAPs at Cool FM Lagos SHINE is the most jovial and friendliest of them all this can be confirmed if you have a meet with her
SHINE has also won for herself a couple of awards which includes Award for Female Radio Personality at the Nigeria Radio Award (NIRA) in 2012 and also Female Radio Personality of the year 2012 at the Dynamix All Youths Awards still in 2012
Our new crush ShiNE BEghO
BMulTiPlE AWARD WiNNiNg FEMAlE OAP
SHINE is the founder of the first ever celebrity rave called lsquoShine With the Starsrsquo
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Follow SHINE on twittershinebegho
Amongst the OAPs at Cool FM Lagos SHINE is the most jovial and friendliest of them all this can be confirmed if you have a meet with herrdquo
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the new NOllYWOODA POSTiVE PERSPECTiVE
By Oghomwen Toni-Osagie
hen I was given this subject matter ldquoThe New Nollywoodrdquo I pondered for a bit and I was a little bemused Not because I knew I had to do a lot of research on this topic
or because I was confused as a french man in an English speaking country No It is because the contrast that exist between the Old Nollywood and the New Nollywood is Yay large it is almost like a different civilisation period entirely The New Nollywood isrdquoThat Ghen-Ghen Industryrdquo the most thrilling thing about this new movie industry is the fact that we have musicians delving into this field
Growing up I saw the likes of Richard Mofe Damijo on my screen and the Jason Statham of Nollywood Sam Dede (love him) I think the most amazing thing about Sam Dedersquos acting skills is the mere fact that he never ever cracked a smilehe was so badass the way he handled his roles like it was a very serious and real life matter I watch New Nollywood movies and the one actor that reminds me of Sam Dede is Desmond Elliot You might not see the similarities yet but let me help you the height the skin tones the seriousness in their given roles You wonrsquot see a movie preview of Sam Dede and in it he will be a security man or a beggar on the street (no prejudice to other qualified actors) same goes for Desmond Elliot
W
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Helen Ukpabio forever young One distinctive feature in this woman is her locks I mean her hair That mass of hair is her one crowning glory the emotions she puts in her words and the way she captivates a viewer is so immersing In the New Nollywood one woman that is synonymous Is the ever beautiful and beguiling Chioma Chukwuka if two women could ever be so similar in their field of expertise it is these two If you doubt me please go out right now to your nearest vendor and get a copy of these womenrsquos works and give your verdict They are both built from the same fabric theatrically
The New Nollywood most people will argue that it does not have as much substance as the old Nollywood Well allow me to ask you this What do you mean by substance Better plot Picture quality Cast Or better diction and orientation of cast members The costumes Others might say the various lsquopartsrsquo of a movie in some cases are unnecessary yoursquoll buy a movie and it will be divided into Parts 1-4 Well let me tell you something have you ever stopped to think about the financial aspect of this film making business I promise you that cost of production and all it entails to make a movie has quadrupled over time the makers of this movies have to make as much or more than they invested into this project Dividing it into parts is one source of financial breakthrough for them If you notice how this movie industry has evolved from the old days till now most producers and directors have to go to different countries or continents to make a classic movie this cost a lot so paying for Parts 1-4 is a small price we have to pay
Most major brands like GLO have also shown a great support for the New Nollywood in the world famous movie Jenifa 2 yoursquoll see many GLOBACOM NG adverts and reference to this brand The revolution of Nollywood is so amazing Guess what This industry deserves more credit than it is given at the moment The likes of Mrs Omotola Jalade Ekende and Genevieve Nnaji are doing amazing things for this industry globally I saw Omotola at a conference with world leaders Proud yet I even read that she made Forbes top 100 most influential list Yes Forbes the same Forbes Jay Z and Oprah have been featured on So please donrsquot tell me yoursquore fed up or embarrassed by the New Nollywood This is one good industry in Nigeria It also ranks as the second movie making industry in the world Oprah Winfrey made comparisons of our very own
Genevieve Nnaji with the beautiful Julia Roberts The fact that Oprah knows Genevieve Nnaji means we are doing something right Nollywood might not have great producers like Quentine Tarrantino but we have our great and notable ones We have the likes of Uche Jombo who is a prolific movie actress turned producer she has eleven movies she has produced and still waxing strong I look forward to watching any movie her name is in Onwards and Upwards I say
The New Nollywood Their growth and development will not be complete if I donrsquot mention our notable cinema houses Over the past years Nollywood movies have been included in our Filmhouses one of the first movies I saw in a Nigerian cinema was lsquoThe Figurinersquo by the great and noble Kunle Afolayan The picture quality was impressive The eloquence and articulate drama by Funlola Aofiyebi The ever graceful Omoni Oboli Sigh That was a good movie Maybe the New Nollywood isnrsquot as notable and profound as the one our parents grew up watching but this New Nollywood is leaving their footprints in the sand of time I donrsquot know about you but with each movie preview I see growth and development It might not be to your individual satisfaction cause we have high standards cause wersquore used to Hollywood movies and we expect that Nollywood should emulate their counterparts Let me tell you something We will get there New Nollywood is the era for great changes We will make notable movies that will be worthy of international awards and accolades Timing just wait and see in time Nollywood will overcome your expectations Till then support your own patronize our actors build them up constructively
Stay blessed
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If you donrsquot come correct you canrsquot work with my beat and thatrsquos because there is a whole lot of stuffs running through my head when am making a beat I apparently need a compatible artiste to make it sound wellrdquo
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Scheduling an interview with a producer
is one sure feat to achieve you must
definitely keep to schedule as most of
them always have their time busy [At
least the serious ones]
My interview with SARZ was scheduled
for 200 pm and because of my experience
with Lagos traffic I set out quite early
getting to the studio [I couldnrsquot get him
out to conduct the interview elsewhere]
On my arrival I met a calm young man
trying to perfect an already ear-pleasant
beat
In the last three years the name SARZ
has grown exponentially to becoming
relevant when it comes to music
production in Nigeria
Born Osaretin Osabuohein this Lagos
born and bred young dude who is from
Edo state sojournrsquos into the world of music
production started when a friend of his
introduced him to an audio production
software to play around with of which he
did come out with an awesome beat that
he had to sell his first ever made beat
Prior to that SARZ has always had a flare
for music production which made him
remembers the beat to any song even as
a little boy Horning his skills better he
was able to work on one of Lord of Ajasarsquos
project and with that he got connected
with a whole lot of music artistes from
Ruggedman Shank to Jahbless Dagrin
and many more
Not relenting on his hustle he produced
the beat to Dagrinrsquos Kondo which got
him fully introduced into the Nigeria
Music Industry as a very talented music
producer The ripple effect that followed
amazed this young individual and that
has been his driving force ever since
Another of SARZrsquos motivation is getting
inspiration from WIZKID who he proudly
boasts has been one of the few artistes
that can comfortable flow on his beats
in his words ldquoAs an artiste if you donrsquot
come correct you canrsquot work with my beat
and thatrsquos because there is a whole lot of
stuffs running through my head when am
making a beat and I tend to create it so I
apparently need a compactable artiste to
make it sound wellrdquo
Recognizing his effort in 2012 Don
Jazzy handed over to him the award for
producer of the year and to him that was
such a great accolade to receive from a
personality like Don Jazzy Also in 2013
NIKE announced SARZ as their brand
ambassador and he is hoping to achieve
more accomplishment
Though he is a hardworker he tends to
fit his schedules into a 9-5 job to enable
him have time for his family friends and
to relax
MAJOR HITS PRODUCED BY SARZ
bull Jaiye Jaiye ndash Wizkidbull Samba ndash Sarz ft Wizkidbull Ghetto ndash Shankbull Fantasi ndash Reminiscebull Kondo ndash Da Grin
We caught up with A-list music producer and Nike brand ambassador Sarz
CREATiVE
celebrity hub
BEATS BY SARz
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ldquoAs a son to an elite businessman who
was into oil and gas business one would
have expected to see him follow in his
fatherrsquos footsteps but hell NO DJ OBI
found his calling in music and mixing
songs Tush Magazine caught up with
him as he sheds lights into his life career
and familyrdquo
INTRODUCTIONEARLY BEGINNING
DJ OBI was born in the mid 80rsquos
Christened Obinna Ajuonuma he is son
to Dr Levi Ajuonuma one of Nigeria
respected presenter in the broadcasting
industry (Open House Party on Raypower)
although he later branched into oil and
gas and grew to becoming Group General
Manager Public Affairs Division of Nigeria
National Petroleum Corporation
Obinna as a little child had his Nursery
and Primary education in Nigeria and
then moved to Rainbow College also
in Nigeria before moving outside the
country to study Broadcasting and
Communication in Connecticut School of
Broadcasting
LEAVING NIGERIA A STUDENT RETURNING A DJ
While Obinna was still in Nigeria he had
always tagged along with his father to
the Raypower Studios every Saturday
where his father hosted the Open House
Party right from when he was a kid young
Obinna has always learnt from watching
other people and for him watching DJ
Jimmy Jatt and DJ FX2 playing in the
studio sub-consciously made him learnt
DJing informally
Moving out of Nigeria for his tertiary
education his passion became his
second source of making more aside
his allowances he got from home With
support from his father he got his first
set of DJ equipment and with practice
he became an option for birthday parties
and gigs around campus
His planned return to Nigeria fully was
scheduled for December 2012 but due
to the ill-fated Dana Air crash which had
on board his father he came back early
in June and being the eldest son with
responsibilities he stayed back ever since
to continue his trade as DJ
DJ OBIKeep calm DJ Obi got this
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When Obinna was leaving Nigeria the
Nigeria entertainment industry was
just forming and that also gave him an
insight of what Nigeria music industry
was at that time Coming back at a
time when the industry can be termed
lsquoexplosiversquo DJ OBI is boastful he was here
from the onset
FROM HOUSE PARTIES TO BECOMING SYNDIK8 RECORDS OFFICIAL DJ
When DJ OBI kick started his DJing
career he started with house parties and
birthday gigs as that was the best way
he felt he could perfected his DJing skills
His first ever experience was however
not funny as his speaker blew at his first
ever house party Not deterred he kept
on the hustle and became a go-to DJ for
most Nigeria A-list artistes when they
came into the United States for gigs
He also worked with show promoters
as well and was able to open for Lupe
Fiasco at an event which to him was his
first and major breakthrough for a new
DJ like him During all these grinds he
met Naeto C MI Lynxxx DJ Neptune DJ
Humility and a couple of other artistes
that came into the states
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his
tent with SYNDIK8 Records although he
has all along been under his owned self
imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he
founded with a pharmacist cousin of his
Paul Ajuonuma
Presently the official DJ for SYNDIK8
same label that houses LYNXXX BLINK
and NEDU Being the DJ he is steadily
grinding as he gets to work always
whenever each artiste is working aside
his own personal project Call him DJ
WORKAHOLIC and you wouldnrsquot be wrong
at all He also has released materials and
he plans on dropping a DJ MIXTAPE later
in 2014
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FOLLOWING HIS FATHER FOOTSTEPS
No doubt DJ OBI has much respect for his father [May his soul
rest in peace] and obviously his father has a significant influence
in him becoming a DJ From following him to the studio and
getting support from him But do we see DJ OBI actually tailing
his father steps who went from hosting to becoming Group
General Manager Public Affairs Department of NNPC
He did confirm he doesnrsquot see himself taking a 9-5 job He tried
it once when he worked in a bank in the US but the zeal wasnrsquot
there and he had to quit facing his DJing career fully
DJ WITH NO HEADPHONEShellipHELL YEAH THATrsquoS DJ OBI
One distinctive feature of DJ OBI is that he plays with no
headphones on While in the states his signature outfit was
usually a corporate suit while playing but coming to Nigeria
where the weather is quite hot he opted to wearing T-Shirts and
hats [All branded in DJ OBIrsquos name]
CHALLENGES SO FAR
Though born with a silver spoon DJ OBI still has his own
fair share of challenges with the death of his father more
responsibilities became rested on his shoulders and to keep
surviving his career needed all the push it can get by playing
at more gigs
Exclusively he mentioned most show organizerspromoters
always look out for so many factors before selecting as to which
DJ would best suit them of such factors he mentioned being a
radio DJ has always popped up and has limited him to playing
at some functions Why then not take up a job as a radio DJ
since that would further add to his profile and keep more jobs
coming He did say he has gotten offers but he wants a platform
where as a radio DJ he gets to interact with listeners not as an
OAP but as a DJ quite an ambitious concept you say
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his tent with SYNDIK8
Records although he has all along been under his owned
self imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he founded with a
pharmacist cousin of his Paul Ajuonuma
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In 2006 Cynthia ldquoCVONrdquo Okpala became an MTV BASE VJ being a Nigerian to achieve that platform was fabulous coupled with the fact that she was female also made it a great achievement Seven years later precisely in 2013 MTV BASE AFRICA announced Ehizojia Okoeguale as the winner of their MTV BASE VJ Search Nigeria making him the first ever male Nigerian MTV BASE VJ
INTERVIEW CREDITS ANSLEM JON amp OLELE BISALOCATION MUNCHIES RESTAURANT IKOYI
iNTERViEW - ehiz
MEET ehiz
NigERiArsquoS FiRST
MAlE mtv base vJ
Always full of life
Ehizojia Okoeguale or
Ehiz as he is fondly
called opened up to Tush
Magazine on how his
experience has been so
far
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Afro doesnrsquot look good on me dread is just perfect on merdquo
SLIM DADA BOY
Meeting with Ehiz the first time You cannot but help notice his ldquovery slimrdquo body and his dreadlocked hair which make him look like a very naughty guy [actually he is] coupled with his ever smiling face he confuses you on which perspective to view him His signature dreadlocked hair has come to be accepted even when other personalities are cutting theirs off his three years old dreadlocked which he started growing in November 2011 didnrsquot cause a fuss between him and his parents even his mum helped him out to tie his first ever lock On why he chooses to keep dread he said ldquoAfro
doesnrsquot look good on me skin also makes me look weird dread is just perfect on merdquo he said Asked also if he sees himself also cutting off his dread just like other personalities He stared directly into the TV in front and shouted ldquoNOrdquo
FROM UNIVERSITY GRADUATE TO BECOMING A MTV BASE VJ
Ehiz as he now generally called went to University of Benin to study Mechanical Engineering but due to some certain reasons he left in 2008 and completed his tertiary education at Lead City University graduating with a BSc in Computer science Being the
last child of his parents no particular pressure was placed on him as he was sourcing for jobs here and there On a particular day after watching the VJ Search advert on TV his Mum sat with him and advised him into participating knowing full well her son is quite an ldquointelligent talkativerdquo yet he was reluctant into participating until his Mummy got him the form and that made him have no other option than to go for it not knowing that was the beginning of a new career for him
In January 2013 with a panelist that included MI Tim Harwood and Funke Akindele Ehizojia ldquoEHIZrdquo Okoeguale was announced winner of the VJ
24 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
search competition which sees him joining other MTV Base in-house VJs such as Nomuzi and Sizwe Dhlomo from MTV Base SA
LIFE AS A VJ
ldquoFor me bro am totally enjoying my life using my abilities positivelyrdquo he says smilingly about his life as a MTV Base VJ Hosting four shows namely Top Ten Street Request Select 10 and Continuity on the MTV Base platforms sees Ehiz working real hard
ldquoI really donrsquot have free days most times am usually at the studio recording interviews or working on myself personally to becoming the best at what I dordquo he further adds Being with MTV Base for a year and some couple of months now has taught this young talented dude lot of experience so far
Ehiz has gradually built his confidence daily this you can tell if you are a regular watcher of the MTV Base Show being aired across local stations and o digital satellite station as well
Most persons after achieving such feat tend to change their attitude towards
their old friends but thatrsquos not very Ehiz as he still relates and connects well with his old friends normally ldquoOmo why I go form ke I don even go host two weddings for two of my old friends for Beninrdquo he emphasized So how well have you been able to relate with everyone without affecting
Imag
e Po
st-P
rx b
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Grap
hixe
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Continued from Page 25
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people and your career He answered by saying ldquoWisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
OAP AT THE BEAT 999 AND HOST AT LOUD N PROUD Live SERIES
Recently Ehiz joined renowned on-air-personality Olisa Adibua and Osi at The Beat 999 to co-host the Morning Rush which runs every week days Are you trying to become an OAP as well We sought to know and he
replied ldquoI swear I just love everything am doing right now I tried the OAP thingy back then at Benin but I never took it serious and I didnrsquot see myself becoming an OAP I just love to talk and any platform I can get to talk I talkrdquo well thatrsquos awesome since he gets paid for talking Seems Ehiz is apparently utilizing his talents on every platform he gets
He is also the co-host at the monthly LoudNProudLive which is held at the Intercontinental Hotel Victoria Island Combining all these talk shows
sure sounds like a hell load of hard work which if not careful could get mixed up but for Ehiz with time and personal training he has comfortably differentiated very platform he is on and still maintain his ldquomischievous personalityrdquo
EHIZ ndash THE SHUGA ACTOR
Aspiring to becoming an Oscar Award winner like Lupita Nrsquoyongo who also starred in one of MTV Base Shuga series Ehiz debuted as an actor in the MTV Base Shuga Series 3 and just as he says lsquoI enjoyed the 7-seconds of fame on Shugardquo On whether he would be taking up a career in acting jovially he says ldquoYou never know I might just end up like Lupitardquo
For me Irsquom totally enjoying my life using my abilities positively Wisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
Ehiz
Enzo
28 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
iNTERViEW - enzO
enzO
chOcBOinatiOn ARTiST
gENRE afro-popPhoto credits Post-prx Graphixed
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 29
MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD Period There is nothing else to describe the relationshiprdquo
Can you kindly introduce yourself- real names educational backgroundamp family background
- My name is Enzo Irsquom an afro-pop Nigerian artist based in Lagos and America under the indestructible ChocBoiNation Enzo is a combination of all my names and I legalized it ENZO
Whatrsquos your state of srigin and birthdate
- I am from Jos (Plateau State)
How was growing up like for you
- Growing up has been my most adventurous time and still is because as humans we
grow every single day based on our experiences in life I must say growing up is one heck of a bumpy
and joyous ride at the same time
Whatrsquos your relationship with MI amp ICE PRINCE
- MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD period therersquos nothing else to describe the relationship
Did knowing MI and ICE PRINCE influence your signing to CHOC BOI
NATION
- Before one is actually labeled a member of the ChocBoiNation you have to earn it relative or not everyone goes through their own
form of artist development MI being legendary knows true
artistry however different we all are As the head of the family he has the final say
- MI and ICEPRINCE are definitely strong influences
they inspire me every single
time I mean who wouldnrsquot want to be like their big brothers when they grow up huh lol
Can you enlighten us more on CHOC BOI NATION - current artistes on the labelconnection with Chocolate City
- ChocBoiNation is a combination of ChocolateCity and LoopyMusic thatrsquos the family
You seem not fully resident in Nigeria and why is that so
- I live in Lagos and America as I mentioned earlier and this is because they are both my homeland
Have you ever had an incident that has occurred to you which have helped boost your confidence as an artiste
- Yes actually recently for the first time in my life I had a bad performance on stage because I was going through personal issues and did not prepare for it MI called me to speak to me about it and he did say some deep words to me after the fact People will never understand the reason why what happened happened So no matter what the problem is suck it all up prepare yourself mentally channel your energy and give it your best on stage so the same thing never repeats itself All artists go through that one bad show it is part of the journey and you just make sure you win That talk gave me all I needed I am never afraid to fall and rise again I am human after all
How would you describe yourself generally in a sentence
- I am the most intelligent adventurous and fun to be with type risk taking imperfect person ever
30 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
Who would you call your mentors
- My mentors in music are Prince Madonna MI Janet Jackson Aliyah Brenda Fassie MIA fela Chaka Chaka Bob Marleygot a long list Lol
Source of inspiration
- My Family
Being a lady what plans have you got to invade the Nigerian music industry
- How about you guys wait and see
Hahaa Okay When exactly did you start your music career professionally
- Professionally itrsquos been a few years I have been underground and now uptown if you know what I mean
How many official singles do you have out on airplay
- Irsquove got ldquoI WANT YOUrdquo and ldquoINTERNATIONAL GIRLrdquo out on air
What genre of music do you do
- Afro-Pop
In the next five years where do you
envision ENZO
- Way bigger and better as an artist generally
Just for your fans to know especially the guys are you hooked
- LOL love me for me no matter my status Hooked or not I am still here for all my fans (smiles)Whatrsquos your relationship with Ngozi Omambala of NMO Management
- NG as I call her is my manager and girlfriend She is that one person that represents the ultimate hustle of a woman No matter what happens in life you can always dust
yourself and rise again She is amazing and this is not just talk
If you werenrsquot making music what would you have yourself doing
- I canrsquot not do music no matter what I do is always affiliated with music so itrsquos not possible
What are your plans to take over the Nigerian music industry
- We donrsquot take over it we add to it Nigerian music is ours from birth every Nigerian is born with it Itrsquos not about how good you sing itrsquos about how you influence the land with what you were born with That is what
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CHOCBOINATION is about Letting people know that all types of artists are special behind the desk or on stage we are all artists of a different kind
As a young person whatrsquos your philosophy about life My philosophy inlife are based on two statements
- I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world
- I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner I believe in kissing kissing a lot I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles
Last words to young persons trying to leave a positive impact
- Never act bigger than anyone and never let anyone act bigger than you You are human but in reality you can be SuperHuman
Been a female whatrsquos your sense of fashion and what do you feel comfortable in
- I Dress based on my mood and I honestly feel comfortable wearing shorts T-shirts and sneakers
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the worldrdquo
Imag
e Po
st-P
rx b
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Gra
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32 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 33
cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
34 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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ost-
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
Powered by Amarelis
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STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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ver visited a football viewing
center If you do then
probably the most said phrase
during your time stay must
have been ldquoput your money where your
mouth isrdquo Nigerian sports lovers have
become so confident or would I say
daring with their favourite teams that
they can afford to stake money on them
The oxford advanced learnerrsquos dictionary
defines betting as ldquothe act of risking money on the unknown result of an event in this case sportrdquo it also defines
gambling as the ldquothe activity of playing games of chance for moneyrdquo Clearly the
definitions of the two words are quite
similar but the phrase that distinguishes
them can be found in the definition of
gambling ldquohellipplaying games of chancerdquo
In Nigeria we have seen different
betting platforms springing up owing
to the fact that there are more gamblers
than bet stakers Prior before this era
the most popular gamblingbetting
games were coupons lottos baba ijebu
and the others but with the influx of
affordable satellite decoders more
sports lovers evolved and the need to
prove confidence in their favourite team
became relevant
Akin Alabirsquos Naira Bet took advantage
of the online community becoming
the first ever respected online betting
platform in Nigeria Though respected
Nigerians were scared of staking money
online as we were still trying to come to
terms with the e-world
Fast forward few years later the betting
market became quite competitive as
more well funded betting platforms
sprang up one of such platform is
1960BET They came into the market
enlightened more people and raised the
standard of betting in Nigeria
Naira Bet has been in existence for
approximately over five (5) years yet
only very few people stake money via
their platforms However with the
recent awareness of 1960BET coupled
with their enlightening programs on
radio stations across Nigeria more
people became interested in staking
bets after due analyzing and dialoguing
about betting and gambling
The discoveries werenrsquot far-fetched
BETTING IS GOOD FOR YOU GAMBLING IS BAD FOR YOU Betting thus became
another avenue to explore thinking
faculties learning more about history
of different football clubs and proving
confidence in your favorite teams
betweengAMBliNg amp BETTiNg
EA brief insight Betting platforms in Nigeria
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orn Anino Judy Shine Begho she is an Itsekiri girl from Warri Delta state Doing her secondary education between Benin City and Warri she then went to Madonna University Okija Anambra State
where she majored in Mass Communication
SHINE came into the public eye when she started modeling in University as a runway model and did a few pageants too but media was her life and she ended her modeling career after competing in at the Miss Nysc where she was a runner up SHINE then focused on her Media career
Her sojourn into the world of presenting started when she got a TV job as a presenter with Galaxy Television Lagos in 2007 her passion then took her to Eko FM Lagos in 2008 then she shuttled between Hot FM Abuja Classic FM Lagos City FM Lagos Rainbow FM Zoodrums radio (internet radio) before finally pitching her tent with her dream station Cool FM Lagos where she presently is
Though on the side she still does TV making appearances here and there on different stations Maximizing her abilities SHINE is also a voice over artiste and has voiced
for lots of brands She has interviewed a lot of National and International celebrities and have appeared on TV reality shows as a Celebrity Guest to advice and have fun with housemates like lsquoThe Next Movie Starrsquo and MTN Project Fame
SHINE is the founder of the first ever celebrity rave called lsquoShine With the Starsrsquo SWTS is about bringing celebs and fans together to network and have fun for hours dancing to the DJ and the hype men warming people up winning of gifts and of course performances from artistes She also has a new program TheTwistWithShine that airs every Sunday on the Cool FM platform where she gets to bring behind the scene faces and put them on a hot seat
Amongst the OAPs at Cool FM Lagos SHINE is the most jovial and friendliest of them all this can be confirmed if you have a meet with her
SHINE has also won for herself a couple of awards which includes Award for Female Radio Personality at the Nigeria Radio Award (NIRA) in 2012 and also Female Radio Personality of the year 2012 at the Dynamix All Youths Awards still in 2012
Our new crush ShiNE BEghO
BMulTiPlE AWARD WiNNiNg FEMAlE OAP
SHINE is the founder of the first ever celebrity rave called lsquoShine With the Starsrsquo
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Follow SHINE on twittershinebegho
Amongst the OAPs at Cool FM Lagos SHINE is the most jovial and friendliest of them all this can be confirmed if you have a meet with herrdquo
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the new NOllYWOODA POSTiVE PERSPECTiVE
By Oghomwen Toni-Osagie
hen I was given this subject matter ldquoThe New Nollywoodrdquo I pondered for a bit and I was a little bemused Not because I knew I had to do a lot of research on this topic
or because I was confused as a french man in an English speaking country No It is because the contrast that exist between the Old Nollywood and the New Nollywood is Yay large it is almost like a different civilisation period entirely The New Nollywood isrdquoThat Ghen-Ghen Industryrdquo the most thrilling thing about this new movie industry is the fact that we have musicians delving into this field
Growing up I saw the likes of Richard Mofe Damijo on my screen and the Jason Statham of Nollywood Sam Dede (love him) I think the most amazing thing about Sam Dedersquos acting skills is the mere fact that he never ever cracked a smilehe was so badass the way he handled his roles like it was a very serious and real life matter I watch New Nollywood movies and the one actor that reminds me of Sam Dede is Desmond Elliot You might not see the similarities yet but let me help you the height the skin tones the seriousness in their given roles You wonrsquot see a movie preview of Sam Dede and in it he will be a security man or a beggar on the street (no prejudice to other qualified actors) same goes for Desmond Elliot
W
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Helen Ukpabio forever young One distinctive feature in this woman is her locks I mean her hair That mass of hair is her one crowning glory the emotions she puts in her words and the way she captivates a viewer is so immersing In the New Nollywood one woman that is synonymous Is the ever beautiful and beguiling Chioma Chukwuka if two women could ever be so similar in their field of expertise it is these two If you doubt me please go out right now to your nearest vendor and get a copy of these womenrsquos works and give your verdict They are both built from the same fabric theatrically
The New Nollywood most people will argue that it does not have as much substance as the old Nollywood Well allow me to ask you this What do you mean by substance Better plot Picture quality Cast Or better diction and orientation of cast members The costumes Others might say the various lsquopartsrsquo of a movie in some cases are unnecessary yoursquoll buy a movie and it will be divided into Parts 1-4 Well let me tell you something have you ever stopped to think about the financial aspect of this film making business I promise you that cost of production and all it entails to make a movie has quadrupled over time the makers of this movies have to make as much or more than they invested into this project Dividing it into parts is one source of financial breakthrough for them If you notice how this movie industry has evolved from the old days till now most producers and directors have to go to different countries or continents to make a classic movie this cost a lot so paying for Parts 1-4 is a small price we have to pay
Most major brands like GLO have also shown a great support for the New Nollywood in the world famous movie Jenifa 2 yoursquoll see many GLOBACOM NG adverts and reference to this brand The revolution of Nollywood is so amazing Guess what This industry deserves more credit than it is given at the moment The likes of Mrs Omotola Jalade Ekende and Genevieve Nnaji are doing amazing things for this industry globally I saw Omotola at a conference with world leaders Proud yet I even read that she made Forbes top 100 most influential list Yes Forbes the same Forbes Jay Z and Oprah have been featured on So please donrsquot tell me yoursquore fed up or embarrassed by the New Nollywood This is one good industry in Nigeria It also ranks as the second movie making industry in the world Oprah Winfrey made comparisons of our very own
Genevieve Nnaji with the beautiful Julia Roberts The fact that Oprah knows Genevieve Nnaji means we are doing something right Nollywood might not have great producers like Quentine Tarrantino but we have our great and notable ones We have the likes of Uche Jombo who is a prolific movie actress turned producer she has eleven movies she has produced and still waxing strong I look forward to watching any movie her name is in Onwards and Upwards I say
The New Nollywood Their growth and development will not be complete if I donrsquot mention our notable cinema houses Over the past years Nollywood movies have been included in our Filmhouses one of the first movies I saw in a Nigerian cinema was lsquoThe Figurinersquo by the great and noble Kunle Afolayan The picture quality was impressive The eloquence and articulate drama by Funlola Aofiyebi The ever graceful Omoni Oboli Sigh That was a good movie Maybe the New Nollywood isnrsquot as notable and profound as the one our parents grew up watching but this New Nollywood is leaving their footprints in the sand of time I donrsquot know about you but with each movie preview I see growth and development It might not be to your individual satisfaction cause we have high standards cause wersquore used to Hollywood movies and we expect that Nollywood should emulate their counterparts Let me tell you something We will get there New Nollywood is the era for great changes We will make notable movies that will be worthy of international awards and accolades Timing just wait and see in time Nollywood will overcome your expectations Till then support your own patronize our actors build them up constructively
Stay blessed
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If you donrsquot come correct you canrsquot work with my beat and thatrsquos because there is a whole lot of stuffs running through my head when am making a beat I apparently need a compatible artiste to make it sound wellrdquo
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Scheduling an interview with a producer
is one sure feat to achieve you must
definitely keep to schedule as most of
them always have their time busy [At
least the serious ones]
My interview with SARZ was scheduled
for 200 pm and because of my experience
with Lagos traffic I set out quite early
getting to the studio [I couldnrsquot get him
out to conduct the interview elsewhere]
On my arrival I met a calm young man
trying to perfect an already ear-pleasant
beat
In the last three years the name SARZ
has grown exponentially to becoming
relevant when it comes to music
production in Nigeria
Born Osaretin Osabuohein this Lagos
born and bred young dude who is from
Edo state sojournrsquos into the world of music
production started when a friend of his
introduced him to an audio production
software to play around with of which he
did come out with an awesome beat that
he had to sell his first ever made beat
Prior to that SARZ has always had a flare
for music production which made him
remembers the beat to any song even as
a little boy Horning his skills better he
was able to work on one of Lord of Ajasarsquos
project and with that he got connected
with a whole lot of music artistes from
Ruggedman Shank to Jahbless Dagrin
and many more
Not relenting on his hustle he produced
the beat to Dagrinrsquos Kondo which got
him fully introduced into the Nigeria
Music Industry as a very talented music
producer The ripple effect that followed
amazed this young individual and that
has been his driving force ever since
Another of SARZrsquos motivation is getting
inspiration from WIZKID who he proudly
boasts has been one of the few artistes
that can comfortable flow on his beats
in his words ldquoAs an artiste if you donrsquot
come correct you canrsquot work with my beat
and thatrsquos because there is a whole lot of
stuffs running through my head when am
making a beat and I tend to create it so I
apparently need a compactable artiste to
make it sound wellrdquo
Recognizing his effort in 2012 Don
Jazzy handed over to him the award for
producer of the year and to him that was
such a great accolade to receive from a
personality like Don Jazzy Also in 2013
NIKE announced SARZ as their brand
ambassador and he is hoping to achieve
more accomplishment
Though he is a hardworker he tends to
fit his schedules into a 9-5 job to enable
him have time for his family friends and
to relax
MAJOR HITS PRODUCED BY SARZ
bull Jaiye Jaiye ndash Wizkidbull Samba ndash Sarz ft Wizkidbull Ghetto ndash Shankbull Fantasi ndash Reminiscebull Kondo ndash Da Grin
We caught up with A-list music producer and Nike brand ambassador Sarz
CREATiVE
celebrity hub
BEATS BY SARz
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ldquoAs a son to an elite businessman who
was into oil and gas business one would
have expected to see him follow in his
fatherrsquos footsteps but hell NO DJ OBI
found his calling in music and mixing
songs Tush Magazine caught up with
him as he sheds lights into his life career
and familyrdquo
INTRODUCTIONEARLY BEGINNING
DJ OBI was born in the mid 80rsquos
Christened Obinna Ajuonuma he is son
to Dr Levi Ajuonuma one of Nigeria
respected presenter in the broadcasting
industry (Open House Party on Raypower)
although he later branched into oil and
gas and grew to becoming Group General
Manager Public Affairs Division of Nigeria
National Petroleum Corporation
Obinna as a little child had his Nursery
and Primary education in Nigeria and
then moved to Rainbow College also
in Nigeria before moving outside the
country to study Broadcasting and
Communication in Connecticut School of
Broadcasting
LEAVING NIGERIA A STUDENT RETURNING A DJ
While Obinna was still in Nigeria he had
always tagged along with his father to
the Raypower Studios every Saturday
where his father hosted the Open House
Party right from when he was a kid young
Obinna has always learnt from watching
other people and for him watching DJ
Jimmy Jatt and DJ FX2 playing in the
studio sub-consciously made him learnt
DJing informally
Moving out of Nigeria for his tertiary
education his passion became his
second source of making more aside
his allowances he got from home With
support from his father he got his first
set of DJ equipment and with practice
he became an option for birthday parties
and gigs around campus
His planned return to Nigeria fully was
scheduled for December 2012 but due
to the ill-fated Dana Air crash which had
on board his father he came back early
in June and being the eldest son with
responsibilities he stayed back ever since
to continue his trade as DJ
DJ OBIKeep calm DJ Obi got this
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When Obinna was leaving Nigeria the
Nigeria entertainment industry was
just forming and that also gave him an
insight of what Nigeria music industry
was at that time Coming back at a
time when the industry can be termed
lsquoexplosiversquo DJ OBI is boastful he was here
from the onset
FROM HOUSE PARTIES TO BECOMING SYNDIK8 RECORDS OFFICIAL DJ
When DJ OBI kick started his DJing
career he started with house parties and
birthday gigs as that was the best way
he felt he could perfected his DJing skills
His first ever experience was however
not funny as his speaker blew at his first
ever house party Not deterred he kept
on the hustle and became a go-to DJ for
most Nigeria A-list artistes when they
came into the United States for gigs
He also worked with show promoters
as well and was able to open for Lupe
Fiasco at an event which to him was his
first and major breakthrough for a new
DJ like him During all these grinds he
met Naeto C MI Lynxxx DJ Neptune DJ
Humility and a couple of other artistes
that came into the states
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his
tent with SYNDIK8 Records although he
has all along been under his owned self
imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he
founded with a pharmacist cousin of his
Paul Ajuonuma
Presently the official DJ for SYNDIK8
same label that houses LYNXXX BLINK
and NEDU Being the DJ he is steadily
grinding as he gets to work always
whenever each artiste is working aside
his own personal project Call him DJ
WORKAHOLIC and you wouldnrsquot be wrong
at all He also has released materials and
he plans on dropping a DJ MIXTAPE later
in 2014
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FOLLOWING HIS FATHER FOOTSTEPS
No doubt DJ OBI has much respect for his father [May his soul
rest in peace] and obviously his father has a significant influence
in him becoming a DJ From following him to the studio and
getting support from him But do we see DJ OBI actually tailing
his father steps who went from hosting to becoming Group
General Manager Public Affairs Department of NNPC
He did confirm he doesnrsquot see himself taking a 9-5 job He tried
it once when he worked in a bank in the US but the zeal wasnrsquot
there and he had to quit facing his DJing career fully
DJ WITH NO HEADPHONEShellipHELL YEAH THATrsquoS DJ OBI
One distinctive feature of DJ OBI is that he plays with no
headphones on While in the states his signature outfit was
usually a corporate suit while playing but coming to Nigeria
where the weather is quite hot he opted to wearing T-Shirts and
hats [All branded in DJ OBIrsquos name]
CHALLENGES SO FAR
Though born with a silver spoon DJ OBI still has his own
fair share of challenges with the death of his father more
responsibilities became rested on his shoulders and to keep
surviving his career needed all the push it can get by playing
at more gigs
Exclusively he mentioned most show organizerspromoters
always look out for so many factors before selecting as to which
DJ would best suit them of such factors he mentioned being a
radio DJ has always popped up and has limited him to playing
at some functions Why then not take up a job as a radio DJ
since that would further add to his profile and keep more jobs
coming He did say he has gotten offers but he wants a platform
where as a radio DJ he gets to interact with listeners not as an
OAP but as a DJ quite an ambitious concept you say
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his tent with SYNDIK8
Records although he has all along been under his owned
self imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he founded with a
pharmacist cousin of his Paul Ajuonuma
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In 2006 Cynthia ldquoCVONrdquo Okpala became an MTV BASE VJ being a Nigerian to achieve that platform was fabulous coupled with the fact that she was female also made it a great achievement Seven years later precisely in 2013 MTV BASE AFRICA announced Ehizojia Okoeguale as the winner of their MTV BASE VJ Search Nigeria making him the first ever male Nigerian MTV BASE VJ
INTERVIEW CREDITS ANSLEM JON amp OLELE BISALOCATION MUNCHIES RESTAURANT IKOYI
iNTERViEW - ehiz
MEET ehiz
NigERiArsquoS FiRST
MAlE mtv base vJ
Always full of life
Ehizojia Okoeguale or
Ehiz as he is fondly
called opened up to Tush
Magazine on how his
experience has been so
far
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Afro doesnrsquot look good on me dread is just perfect on merdquo
SLIM DADA BOY
Meeting with Ehiz the first time You cannot but help notice his ldquovery slimrdquo body and his dreadlocked hair which make him look like a very naughty guy [actually he is] coupled with his ever smiling face he confuses you on which perspective to view him His signature dreadlocked hair has come to be accepted even when other personalities are cutting theirs off his three years old dreadlocked which he started growing in November 2011 didnrsquot cause a fuss between him and his parents even his mum helped him out to tie his first ever lock On why he chooses to keep dread he said ldquoAfro
doesnrsquot look good on me skin also makes me look weird dread is just perfect on merdquo he said Asked also if he sees himself also cutting off his dread just like other personalities He stared directly into the TV in front and shouted ldquoNOrdquo
FROM UNIVERSITY GRADUATE TO BECOMING A MTV BASE VJ
Ehiz as he now generally called went to University of Benin to study Mechanical Engineering but due to some certain reasons he left in 2008 and completed his tertiary education at Lead City University graduating with a BSc in Computer science Being the
last child of his parents no particular pressure was placed on him as he was sourcing for jobs here and there On a particular day after watching the VJ Search advert on TV his Mum sat with him and advised him into participating knowing full well her son is quite an ldquointelligent talkativerdquo yet he was reluctant into participating until his Mummy got him the form and that made him have no other option than to go for it not knowing that was the beginning of a new career for him
In January 2013 with a panelist that included MI Tim Harwood and Funke Akindele Ehizojia ldquoEHIZrdquo Okoeguale was announced winner of the VJ
24 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
search competition which sees him joining other MTV Base in-house VJs such as Nomuzi and Sizwe Dhlomo from MTV Base SA
LIFE AS A VJ
ldquoFor me bro am totally enjoying my life using my abilities positivelyrdquo he says smilingly about his life as a MTV Base VJ Hosting four shows namely Top Ten Street Request Select 10 and Continuity on the MTV Base platforms sees Ehiz working real hard
ldquoI really donrsquot have free days most times am usually at the studio recording interviews or working on myself personally to becoming the best at what I dordquo he further adds Being with MTV Base for a year and some couple of months now has taught this young talented dude lot of experience so far
Ehiz has gradually built his confidence daily this you can tell if you are a regular watcher of the MTV Base Show being aired across local stations and o digital satellite station as well
Most persons after achieving such feat tend to change their attitude towards
their old friends but thatrsquos not very Ehiz as he still relates and connects well with his old friends normally ldquoOmo why I go form ke I don even go host two weddings for two of my old friends for Beninrdquo he emphasized So how well have you been able to relate with everyone without affecting
Imag
e Po
st-P
rx b
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Grap
hixe
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Continued from Page 25
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people and your career He answered by saying ldquoWisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
OAP AT THE BEAT 999 AND HOST AT LOUD N PROUD Live SERIES
Recently Ehiz joined renowned on-air-personality Olisa Adibua and Osi at The Beat 999 to co-host the Morning Rush which runs every week days Are you trying to become an OAP as well We sought to know and he
replied ldquoI swear I just love everything am doing right now I tried the OAP thingy back then at Benin but I never took it serious and I didnrsquot see myself becoming an OAP I just love to talk and any platform I can get to talk I talkrdquo well thatrsquos awesome since he gets paid for talking Seems Ehiz is apparently utilizing his talents on every platform he gets
He is also the co-host at the monthly LoudNProudLive which is held at the Intercontinental Hotel Victoria Island Combining all these talk shows
sure sounds like a hell load of hard work which if not careful could get mixed up but for Ehiz with time and personal training he has comfortably differentiated very platform he is on and still maintain his ldquomischievous personalityrdquo
EHIZ ndash THE SHUGA ACTOR
Aspiring to becoming an Oscar Award winner like Lupita Nrsquoyongo who also starred in one of MTV Base Shuga series Ehiz debuted as an actor in the MTV Base Shuga Series 3 and just as he says lsquoI enjoyed the 7-seconds of fame on Shugardquo On whether he would be taking up a career in acting jovially he says ldquoYou never know I might just end up like Lupitardquo
For me Irsquom totally enjoying my life using my abilities positively Wisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
Ehiz
Enzo
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iNTERViEW - enzO
enzO
chOcBOinatiOn ARTiST
gENRE afro-popPhoto credits Post-prx Graphixed
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MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD Period There is nothing else to describe the relationshiprdquo
Can you kindly introduce yourself- real names educational backgroundamp family background
- My name is Enzo Irsquom an afro-pop Nigerian artist based in Lagos and America under the indestructible ChocBoiNation Enzo is a combination of all my names and I legalized it ENZO
Whatrsquos your state of srigin and birthdate
- I am from Jos (Plateau State)
How was growing up like for you
- Growing up has been my most adventurous time and still is because as humans we
grow every single day based on our experiences in life I must say growing up is one heck of a bumpy
and joyous ride at the same time
Whatrsquos your relationship with MI amp ICE PRINCE
- MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD period therersquos nothing else to describe the relationship
Did knowing MI and ICE PRINCE influence your signing to CHOC BOI
NATION
- Before one is actually labeled a member of the ChocBoiNation you have to earn it relative or not everyone goes through their own
form of artist development MI being legendary knows true
artistry however different we all are As the head of the family he has the final say
- MI and ICEPRINCE are definitely strong influences
they inspire me every single
time I mean who wouldnrsquot want to be like their big brothers when they grow up huh lol
Can you enlighten us more on CHOC BOI NATION - current artistes on the labelconnection with Chocolate City
- ChocBoiNation is a combination of ChocolateCity and LoopyMusic thatrsquos the family
You seem not fully resident in Nigeria and why is that so
- I live in Lagos and America as I mentioned earlier and this is because they are both my homeland
Have you ever had an incident that has occurred to you which have helped boost your confidence as an artiste
- Yes actually recently for the first time in my life I had a bad performance on stage because I was going through personal issues and did not prepare for it MI called me to speak to me about it and he did say some deep words to me after the fact People will never understand the reason why what happened happened So no matter what the problem is suck it all up prepare yourself mentally channel your energy and give it your best on stage so the same thing never repeats itself All artists go through that one bad show it is part of the journey and you just make sure you win That talk gave me all I needed I am never afraid to fall and rise again I am human after all
How would you describe yourself generally in a sentence
- I am the most intelligent adventurous and fun to be with type risk taking imperfect person ever
30 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
Who would you call your mentors
- My mentors in music are Prince Madonna MI Janet Jackson Aliyah Brenda Fassie MIA fela Chaka Chaka Bob Marleygot a long list Lol
Source of inspiration
- My Family
Being a lady what plans have you got to invade the Nigerian music industry
- How about you guys wait and see
Hahaa Okay When exactly did you start your music career professionally
- Professionally itrsquos been a few years I have been underground and now uptown if you know what I mean
How many official singles do you have out on airplay
- Irsquove got ldquoI WANT YOUrdquo and ldquoINTERNATIONAL GIRLrdquo out on air
What genre of music do you do
- Afro-Pop
In the next five years where do you
envision ENZO
- Way bigger and better as an artist generally
Just for your fans to know especially the guys are you hooked
- LOL love me for me no matter my status Hooked or not I am still here for all my fans (smiles)Whatrsquos your relationship with Ngozi Omambala of NMO Management
- NG as I call her is my manager and girlfriend She is that one person that represents the ultimate hustle of a woman No matter what happens in life you can always dust
yourself and rise again She is amazing and this is not just talk
If you werenrsquot making music what would you have yourself doing
- I canrsquot not do music no matter what I do is always affiliated with music so itrsquos not possible
What are your plans to take over the Nigerian music industry
- We donrsquot take over it we add to it Nigerian music is ours from birth every Nigerian is born with it Itrsquos not about how good you sing itrsquos about how you influence the land with what you were born with That is what
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CHOCBOINATION is about Letting people know that all types of artists are special behind the desk or on stage we are all artists of a different kind
As a young person whatrsquos your philosophy about life My philosophy inlife are based on two statements
- I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world
- I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner I believe in kissing kissing a lot I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles
Last words to young persons trying to leave a positive impact
- Never act bigger than anyone and never let anyone act bigger than you You are human but in reality you can be SuperHuman
Been a female whatrsquos your sense of fashion and what do you feel comfortable in
- I Dress based on my mood and I honestly feel comfortable wearing shorts T-shirts and sneakers
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the worldrdquo
Imag
e Po
st-P
rx b
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Gra
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ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 33
cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
34 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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ost-
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
Powered by Amarelis
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STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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orn Anino Judy Shine Begho she is an Itsekiri girl from Warri Delta state Doing her secondary education between Benin City and Warri she then went to Madonna University Okija Anambra State
where she majored in Mass Communication
SHINE came into the public eye when she started modeling in University as a runway model and did a few pageants too but media was her life and she ended her modeling career after competing in at the Miss Nysc where she was a runner up SHINE then focused on her Media career
Her sojourn into the world of presenting started when she got a TV job as a presenter with Galaxy Television Lagos in 2007 her passion then took her to Eko FM Lagos in 2008 then she shuttled between Hot FM Abuja Classic FM Lagos City FM Lagos Rainbow FM Zoodrums radio (internet radio) before finally pitching her tent with her dream station Cool FM Lagos where she presently is
Though on the side she still does TV making appearances here and there on different stations Maximizing her abilities SHINE is also a voice over artiste and has voiced
for lots of brands She has interviewed a lot of National and International celebrities and have appeared on TV reality shows as a Celebrity Guest to advice and have fun with housemates like lsquoThe Next Movie Starrsquo and MTN Project Fame
SHINE is the founder of the first ever celebrity rave called lsquoShine With the Starsrsquo SWTS is about bringing celebs and fans together to network and have fun for hours dancing to the DJ and the hype men warming people up winning of gifts and of course performances from artistes She also has a new program TheTwistWithShine that airs every Sunday on the Cool FM platform where she gets to bring behind the scene faces and put them on a hot seat
Amongst the OAPs at Cool FM Lagos SHINE is the most jovial and friendliest of them all this can be confirmed if you have a meet with her
SHINE has also won for herself a couple of awards which includes Award for Female Radio Personality at the Nigeria Radio Award (NIRA) in 2012 and also Female Radio Personality of the year 2012 at the Dynamix All Youths Awards still in 2012
Our new crush ShiNE BEghO
BMulTiPlE AWARD WiNNiNg FEMAlE OAP
SHINE is the founder of the first ever celebrity rave called lsquoShine With the Starsrsquo
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Follow SHINE on twittershinebegho
Amongst the OAPs at Cool FM Lagos SHINE is the most jovial and friendliest of them all this can be confirmed if you have a meet with herrdquo
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the new NOllYWOODA POSTiVE PERSPECTiVE
By Oghomwen Toni-Osagie
hen I was given this subject matter ldquoThe New Nollywoodrdquo I pondered for a bit and I was a little bemused Not because I knew I had to do a lot of research on this topic
or because I was confused as a french man in an English speaking country No It is because the contrast that exist between the Old Nollywood and the New Nollywood is Yay large it is almost like a different civilisation period entirely The New Nollywood isrdquoThat Ghen-Ghen Industryrdquo the most thrilling thing about this new movie industry is the fact that we have musicians delving into this field
Growing up I saw the likes of Richard Mofe Damijo on my screen and the Jason Statham of Nollywood Sam Dede (love him) I think the most amazing thing about Sam Dedersquos acting skills is the mere fact that he never ever cracked a smilehe was so badass the way he handled his roles like it was a very serious and real life matter I watch New Nollywood movies and the one actor that reminds me of Sam Dede is Desmond Elliot You might not see the similarities yet but let me help you the height the skin tones the seriousness in their given roles You wonrsquot see a movie preview of Sam Dede and in it he will be a security man or a beggar on the street (no prejudice to other qualified actors) same goes for Desmond Elliot
W
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Helen Ukpabio forever young One distinctive feature in this woman is her locks I mean her hair That mass of hair is her one crowning glory the emotions she puts in her words and the way she captivates a viewer is so immersing In the New Nollywood one woman that is synonymous Is the ever beautiful and beguiling Chioma Chukwuka if two women could ever be so similar in their field of expertise it is these two If you doubt me please go out right now to your nearest vendor and get a copy of these womenrsquos works and give your verdict They are both built from the same fabric theatrically
The New Nollywood most people will argue that it does not have as much substance as the old Nollywood Well allow me to ask you this What do you mean by substance Better plot Picture quality Cast Or better diction and orientation of cast members The costumes Others might say the various lsquopartsrsquo of a movie in some cases are unnecessary yoursquoll buy a movie and it will be divided into Parts 1-4 Well let me tell you something have you ever stopped to think about the financial aspect of this film making business I promise you that cost of production and all it entails to make a movie has quadrupled over time the makers of this movies have to make as much or more than they invested into this project Dividing it into parts is one source of financial breakthrough for them If you notice how this movie industry has evolved from the old days till now most producers and directors have to go to different countries or continents to make a classic movie this cost a lot so paying for Parts 1-4 is a small price we have to pay
Most major brands like GLO have also shown a great support for the New Nollywood in the world famous movie Jenifa 2 yoursquoll see many GLOBACOM NG adverts and reference to this brand The revolution of Nollywood is so amazing Guess what This industry deserves more credit than it is given at the moment The likes of Mrs Omotola Jalade Ekende and Genevieve Nnaji are doing amazing things for this industry globally I saw Omotola at a conference with world leaders Proud yet I even read that she made Forbes top 100 most influential list Yes Forbes the same Forbes Jay Z and Oprah have been featured on So please donrsquot tell me yoursquore fed up or embarrassed by the New Nollywood This is one good industry in Nigeria It also ranks as the second movie making industry in the world Oprah Winfrey made comparisons of our very own
Genevieve Nnaji with the beautiful Julia Roberts The fact that Oprah knows Genevieve Nnaji means we are doing something right Nollywood might not have great producers like Quentine Tarrantino but we have our great and notable ones We have the likes of Uche Jombo who is a prolific movie actress turned producer she has eleven movies she has produced and still waxing strong I look forward to watching any movie her name is in Onwards and Upwards I say
The New Nollywood Their growth and development will not be complete if I donrsquot mention our notable cinema houses Over the past years Nollywood movies have been included in our Filmhouses one of the first movies I saw in a Nigerian cinema was lsquoThe Figurinersquo by the great and noble Kunle Afolayan The picture quality was impressive The eloquence and articulate drama by Funlola Aofiyebi The ever graceful Omoni Oboli Sigh That was a good movie Maybe the New Nollywood isnrsquot as notable and profound as the one our parents grew up watching but this New Nollywood is leaving their footprints in the sand of time I donrsquot know about you but with each movie preview I see growth and development It might not be to your individual satisfaction cause we have high standards cause wersquore used to Hollywood movies and we expect that Nollywood should emulate their counterparts Let me tell you something We will get there New Nollywood is the era for great changes We will make notable movies that will be worthy of international awards and accolades Timing just wait and see in time Nollywood will overcome your expectations Till then support your own patronize our actors build them up constructively
Stay blessed
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If you donrsquot come correct you canrsquot work with my beat and thatrsquos because there is a whole lot of stuffs running through my head when am making a beat I apparently need a compatible artiste to make it sound wellrdquo
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Scheduling an interview with a producer
is one sure feat to achieve you must
definitely keep to schedule as most of
them always have their time busy [At
least the serious ones]
My interview with SARZ was scheduled
for 200 pm and because of my experience
with Lagos traffic I set out quite early
getting to the studio [I couldnrsquot get him
out to conduct the interview elsewhere]
On my arrival I met a calm young man
trying to perfect an already ear-pleasant
beat
In the last three years the name SARZ
has grown exponentially to becoming
relevant when it comes to music
production in Nigeria
Born Osaretin Osabuohein this Lagos
born and bred young dude who is from
Edo state sojournrsquos into the world of music
production started when a friend of his
introduced him to an audio production
software to play around with of which he
did come out with an awesome beat that
he had to sell his first ever made beat
Prior to that SARZ has always had a flare
for music production which made him
remembers the beat to any song even as
a little boy Horning his skills better he
was able to work on one of Lord of Ajasarsquos
project and with that he got connected
with a whole lot of music artistes from
Ruggedman Shank to Jahbless Dagrin
and many more
Not relenting on his hustle he produced
the beat to Dagrinrsquos Kondo which got
him fully introduced into the Nigeria
Music Industry as a very talented music
producer The ripple effect that followed
amazed this young individual and that
has been his driving force ever since
Another of SARZrsquos motivation is getting
inspiration from WIZKID who he proudly
boasts has been one of the few artistes
that can comfortable flow on his beats
in his words ldquoAs an artiste if you donrsquot
come correct you canrsquot work with my beat
and thatrsquos because there is a whole lot of
stuffs running through my head when am
making a beat and I tend to create it so I
apparently need a compactable artiste to
make it sound wellrdquo
Recognizing his effort in 2012 Don
Jazzy handed over to him the award for
producer of the year and to him that was
such a great accolade to receive from a
personality like Don Jazzy Also in 2013
NIKE announced SARZ as their brand
ambassador and he is hoping to achieve
more accomplishment
Though he is a hardworker he tends to
fit his schedules into a 9-5 job to enable
him have time for his family friends and
to relax
MAJOR HITS PRODUCED BY SARZ
bull Jaiye Jaiye ndash Wizkidbull Samba ndash Sarz ft Wizkidbull Ghetto ndash Shankbull Fantasi ndash Reminiscebull Kondo ndash Da Grin
We caught up with A-list music producer and Nike brand ambassador Sarz
CREATiVE
celebrity hub
BEATS BY SARz
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ldquoAs a son to an elite businessman who
was into oil and gas business one would
have expected to see him follow in his
fatherrsquos footsteps but hell NO DJ OBI
found his calling in music and mixing
songs Tush Magazine caught up with
him as he sheds lights into his life career
and familyrdquo
INTRODUCTIONEARLY BEGINNING
DJ OBI was born in the mid 80rsquos
Christened Obinna Ajuonuma he is son
to Dr Levi Ajuonuma one of Nigeria
respected presenter in the broadcasting
industry (Open House Party on Raypower)
although he later branched into oil and
gas and grew to becoming Group General
Manager Public Affairs Division of Nigeria
National Petroleum Corporation
Obinna as a little child had his Nursery
and Primary education in Nigeria and
then moved to Rainbow College also
in Nigeria before moving outside the
country to study Broadcasting and
Communication in Connecticut School of
Broadcasting
LEAVING NIGERIA A STUDENT RETURNING A DJ
While Obinna was still in Nigeria he had
always tagged along with his father to
the Raypower Studios every Saturday
where his father hosted the Open House
Party right from when he was a kid young
Obinna has always learnt from watching
other people and for him watching DJ
Jimmy Jatt and DJ FX2 playing in the
studio sub-consciously made him learnt
DJing informally
Moving out of Nigeria for his tertiary
education his passion became his
second source of making more aside
his allowances he got from home With
support from his father he got his first
set of DJ equipment and with practice
he became an option for birthday parties
and gigs around campus
His planned return to Nigeria fully was
scheduled for December 2012 but due
to the ill-fated Dana Air crash which had
on board his father he came back early
in June and being the eldest son with
responsibilities he stayed back ever since
to continue his trade as DJ
DJ OBIKeep calm DJ Obi got this
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When Obinna was leaving Nigeria the
Nigeria entertainment industry was
just forming and that also gave him an
insight of what Nigeria music industry
was at that time Coming back at a
time when the industry can be termed
lsquoexplosiversquo DJ OBI is boastful he was here
from the onset
FROM HOUSE PARTIES TO BECOMING SYNDIK8 RECORDS OFFICIAL DJ
When DJ OBI kick started his DJing
career he started with house parties and
birthday gigs as that was the best way
he felt he could perfected his DJing skills
His first ever experience was however
not funny as his speaker blew at his first
ever house party Not deterred he kept
on the hustle and became a go-to DJ for
most Nigeria A-list artistes when they
came into the United States for gigs
He also worked with show promoters
as well and was able to open for Lupe
Fiasco at an event which to him was his
first and major breakthrough for a new
DJ like him During all these grinds he
met Naeto C MI Lynxxx DJ Neptune DJ
Humility and a couple of other artistes
that came into the states
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his
tent with SYNDIK8 Records although he
has all along been under his owned self
imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he
founded with a pharmacist cousin of his
Paul Ajuonuma
Presently the official DJ for SYNDIK8
same label that houses LYNXXX BLINK
and NEDU Being the DJ he is steadily
grinding as he gets to work always
whenever each artiste is working aside
his own personal project Call him DJ
WORKAHOLIC and you wouldnrsquot be wrong
at all He also has released materials and
he plans on dropping a DJ MIXTAPE later
in 2014
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FOLLOWING HIS FATHER FOOTSTEPS
No doubt DJ OBI has much respect for his father [May his soul
rest in peace] and obviously his father has a significant influence
in him becoming a DJ From following him to the studio and
getting support from him But do we see DJ OBI actually tailing
his father steps who went from hosting to becoming Group
General Manager Public Affairs Department of NNPC
He did confirm he doesnrsquot see himself taking a 9-5 job He tried
it once when he worked in a bank in the US but the zeal wasnrsquot
there and he had to quit facing his DJing career fully
DJ WITH NO HEADPHONEShellipHELL YEAH THATrsquoS DJ OBI
One distinctive feature of DJ OBI is that he plays with no
headphones on While in the states his signature outfit was
usually a corporate suit while playing but coming to Nigeria
where the weather is quite hot he opted to wearing T-Shirts and
hats [All branded in DJ OBIrsquos name]
CHALLENGES SO FAR
Though born with a silver spoon DJ OBI still has his own
fair share of challenges with the death of his father more
responsibilities became rested on his shoulders and to keep
surviving his career needed all the push it can get by playing
at more gigs
Exclusively he mentioned most show organizerspromoters
always look out for so many factors before selecting as to which
DJ would best suit them of such factors he mentioned being a
radio DJ has always popped up and has limited him to playing
at some functions Why then not take up a job as a radio DJ
since that would further add to his profile and keep more jobs
coming He did say he has gotten offers but he wants a platform
where as a radio DJ he gets to interact with listeners not as an
OAP but as a DJ quite an ambitious concept you say
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his tent with SYNDIK8
Records although he has all along been under his owned
self imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he founded with a
pharmacist cousin of his Paul Ajuonuma
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In 2006 Cynthia ldquoCVONrdquo Okpala became an MTV BASE VJ being a Nigerian to achieve that platform was fabulous coupled with the fact that she was female also made it a great achievement Seven years later precisely in 2013 MTV BASE AFRICA announced Ehizojia Okoeguale as the winner of their MTV BASE VJ Search Nigeria making him the first ever male Nigerian MTV BASE VJ
INTERVIEW CREDITS ANSLEM JON amp OLELE BISALOCATION MUNCHIES RESTAURANT IKOYI
iNTERViEW - ehiz
MEET ehiz
NigERiArsquoS FiRST
MAlE mtv base vJ
Always full of life
Ehizojia Okoeguale or
Ehiz as he is fondly
called opened up to Tush
Magazine on how his
experience has been so
far
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Afro doesnrsquot look good on me dread is just perfect on merdquo
SLIM DADA BOY
Meeting with Ehiz the first time You cannot but help notice his ldquovery slimrdquo body and his dreadlocked hair which make him look like a very naughty guy [actually he is] coupled with his ever smiling face he confuses you on which perspective to view him His signature dreadlocked hair has come to be accepted even when other personalities are cutting theirs off his three years old dreadlocked which he started growing in November 2011 didnrsquot cause a fuss between him and his parents even his mum helped him out to tie his first ever lock On why he chooses to keep dread he said ldquoAfro
doesnrsquot look good on me skin also makes me look weird dread is just perfect on merdquo he said Asked also if he sees himself also cutting off his dread just like other personalities He stared directly into the TV in front and shouted ldquoNOrdquo
FROM UNIVERSITY GRADUATE TO BECOMING A MTV BASE VJ
Ehiz as he now generally called went to University of Benin to study Mechanical Engineering but due to some certain reasons he left in 2008 and completed his tertiary education at Lead City University graduating with a BSc in Computer science Being the
last child of his parents no particular pressure was placed on him as he was sourcing for jobs here and there On a particular day after watching the VJ Search advert on TV his Mum sat with him and advised him into participating knowing full well her son is quite an ldquointelligent talkativerdquo yet he was reluctant into participating until his Mummy got him the form and that made him have no other option than to go for it not knowing that was the beginning of a new career for him
In January 2013 with a panelist that included MI Tim Harwood and Funke Akindele Ehizojia ldquoEHIZrdquo Okoeguale was announced winner of the VJ
24 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
search competition which sees him joining other MTV Base in-house VJs such as Nomuzi and Sizwe Dhlomo from MTV Base SA
LIFE AS A VJ
ldquoFor me bro am totally enjoying my life using my abilities positivelyrdquo he says smilingly about his life as a MTV Base VJ Hosting four shows namely Top Ten Street Request Select 10 and Continuity on the MTV Base platforms sees Ehiz working real hard
ldquoI really donrsquot have free days most times am usually at the studio recording interviews or working on myself personally to becoming the best at what I dordquo he further adds Being with MTV Base for a year and some couple of months now has taught this young talented dude lot of experience so far
Ehiz has gradually built his confidence daily this you can tell if you are a regular watcher of the MTV Base Show being aired across local stations and o digital satellite station as well
Most persons after achieving such feat tend to change their attitude towards
their old friends but thatrsquos not very Ehiz as he still relates and connects well with his old friends normally ldquoOmo why I go form ke I don even go host two weddings for two of my old friends for Beninrdquo he emphasized So how well have you been able to relate with everyone without affecting
Imag
e Po
st-P
rx b
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Grap
hixe
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Continued from Page 25
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people and your career He answered by saying ldquoWisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
OAP AT THE BEAT 999 AND HOST AT LOUD N PROUD Live SERIES
Recently Ehiz joined renowned on-air-personality Olisa Adibua and Osi at The Beat 999 to co-host the Morning Rush which runs every week days Are you trying to become an OAP as well We sought to know and he
replied ldquoI swear I just love everything am doing right now I tried the OAP thingy back then at Benin but I never took it serious and I didnrsquot see myself becoming an OAP I just love to talk and any platform I can get to talk I talkrdquo well thatrsquos awesome since he gets paid for talking Seems Ehiz is apparently utilizing his talents on every platform he gets
He is also the co-host at the monthly LoudNProudLive which is held at the Intercontinental Hotel Victoria Island Combining all these talk shows
sure sounds like a hell load of hard work which if not careful could get mixed up but for Ehiz with time and personal training he has comfortably differentiated very platform he is on and still maintain his ldquomischievous personalityrdquo
EHIZ ndash THE SHUGA ACTOR
Aspiring to becoming an Oscar Award winner like Lupita Nrsquoyongo who also starred in one of MTV Base Shuga series Ehiz debuted as an actor in the MTV Base Shuga Series 3 and just as he says lsquoI enjoyed the 7-seconds of fame on Shugardquo On whether he would be taking up a career in acting jovially he says ldquoYou never know I might just end up like Lupitardquo
For me Irsquom totally enjoying my life using my abilities positively Wisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
Ehiz
Enzo
28 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
iNTERViEW - enzO
enzO
chOcBOinatiOn ARTiST
gENRE afro-popPhoto credits Post-prx Graphixed
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 29
MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD Period There is nothing else to describe the relationshiprdquo
Can you kindly introduce yourself- real names educational backgroundamp family background
- My name is Enzo Irsquom an afro-pop Nigerian artist based in Lagos and America under the indestructible ChocBoiNation Enzo is a combination of all my names and I legalized it ENZO
Whatrsquos your state of srigin and birthdate
- I am from Jos (Plateau State)
How was growing up like for you
- Growing up has been my most adventurous time and still is because as humans we
grow every single day based on our experiences in life I must say growing up is one heck of a bumpy
and joyous ride at the same time
Whatrsquos your relationship with MI amp ICE PRINCE
- MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD period therersquos nothing else to describe the relationship
Did knowing MI and ICE PRINCE influence your signing to CHOC BOI
NATION
- Before one is actually labeled a member of the ChocBoiNation you have to earn it relative or not everyone goes through their own
form of artist development MI being legendary knows true
artistry however different we all are As the head of the family he has the final say
- MI and ICEPRINCE are definitely strong influences
they inspire me every single
time I mean who wouldnrsquot want to be like their big brothers when they grow up huh lol
Can you enlighten us more on CHOC BOI NATION - current artistes on the labelconnection with Chocolate City
- ChocBoiNation is a combination of ChocolateCity and LoopyMusic thatrsquos the family
You seem not fully resident in Nigeria and why is that so
- I live in Lagos and America as I mentioned earlier and this is because they are both my homeland
Have you ever had an incident that has occurred to you which have helped boost your confidence as an artiste
- Yes actually recently for the first time in my life I had a bad performance on stage because I was going through personal issues and did not prepare for it MI called me to speak to me about it and he did say some deep words to me after the fact People will never understand the reason why what happened happened So no matter what the problem is suck it all up prepare yourself mentally channel your energy and give it your best on stage so the same thing never repeats itself All artists go through that one bad show it is part of the journey and you just make sure you win That talk gave me all I needed I am never afraid to fall and rise again I am human after all
How would you describe yourself generally in a sentence
- I am the most intelligent adventurous and fun to be with type risk taking imperfect person ever
30 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
Who would you call your mentors
- My mentors in music are Prince Madonna MI Janet Jackson Aliyah Brenda Fassie MIA fela Chaka Chaka Bob Marleygot a long list Lol
Source of inspiration
- My Family
Being a lady what plans have you got to invade the Nigerian music industry
- How about you guys wait and see
Hahaa Okay When exactly did you start your music career professionally
- Professionally itrsquos been a few years I have been underground and now uptown if you know what I mean
How many official singles do you have out on airplay
- Irsquove got ldquoI WANT YOUrdquo and ldquoINTERNATIONAL GIRLrdquo out on air
What genre of music do you do
- Afro-Pop
In the next five years where do you
envision ENZO
- Way bigger and better as an artist generally
Just for your fans to know especially the guys are you hooked
- LOL love me for me no matter my status Hooked or not I am still here for all my fans (smiles)Whatrsquos your relationship with Ngozi Omambala of NMO Management
- NG as I call her is my manager and girlfriend She is that one person that represents the ultimate hustle of a woman No matter what happens in life you can always dust
yourself and rise again She is amazing and this is not just talk
If you werenrsquot making music what would you have yourself doing
- I canrsquot not do music no matter what I do is always affiliated with music so itrsquos not possible
What are your plans to take over the Nigerian music industry
- We donrsquot take over it we add to it Nigerian music is ours from birth every Nigerian is born with it Itrsquos not about how good you sing itrsquos about how you influence the land with what you were born with That is what
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CHOCBOINATION is about Letting people know that all types of artists are special behind the desk or on stage we are all artists of a different kind
As a young person whatrsquos your philosophy about life My philosophy inlife are based on two statements
- I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world
- I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner I believe in kissing kissing a lot I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles
Last words to young persons trying to leave a positive impact
- Never act bigger than anyone and never let anyone act bigger than you You are human but in reality you can be SuperHuman
Been a female whatrsquos your sense of fashion and what do you feel comfortable in
- I Dress based on my mood and I honestly feel comfortable wearing shorts T-shirts and sneakers
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the worldrdquo
Imag
e Po
st-P
rx b
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Gra
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32 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 33
cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
34 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 35
ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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ost-
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
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STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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Follow SHINE on twittershinebegho
Amongst the OAPs at Cool FM Lagos SHINE is the most jovial and friendliest of them all this can be confirmed if you have a meet with herrdquo
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the new NOllYWOODA POSTiVE PERSPECTiVE
By Oghomwen Toni-Osagie
hen I was given this subject matter ldquoThe New Nollywoodrdquo I pondered for a bit and I was a little bemused Not because I knew I had to do a lot of research on this topic
or because I was confused as a french man in an English speaking country No It is because the contrast that exist between the Old Nollywood and the New Nollywood is Yay large it is almost like a different civilisation period entirely The New Nollywood isrdquoThat Ghen-Ghen Industryrdquo the most thrilling thing about this new movie industry is the fact that we have musicians delving into this field
Growing up I saw the likes of Richard Mofe Damijo on my screen and the Jason Statham of Nollywood Sam Dede (love him) I think the most amazing thing about Sam Dedersquos acting skills is the mere fact that he never ever cracked a smilehe was so badass the way he handled his roles like it was a very serious and real life matter I watch New Nollywood movies and the one actor that reminds me of Sam Dede is Desmond Elliot You might not see the similarities yet but let me help you the height the skin tones the seriousness in their given roles You wonrsquot see a movie preview of Sam Dede and in it he will be a security man or a beggar on the street (no prejudice to other qualified actors) same goes for Desmond Elliot
W
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Helen Ukpabio forever young One distinctive feature in this woman is her locks I mean her hair That mass of hair is her one crowning glory the emotions she puts in her words and the way she captivates a viewer is so immersing In the New Nollywood one woman that is synonymous Is the ever beautiful and beguiling Chioma Chukwuka if two women could ever be so similar in their field of expertise it is these two If you doubt me please go out right now to your nearest vendor and get a copy of these womenrsquos works and give your verdict They are both built from the same fabric theatrically
The New Nollywood most people will argue that it does not have as much substance as the old Nollywood Well allow me to ask you this What do you mean by substance Better plot Picture quality Cast Or better diction and orientation of cast members The costumes Others might say the various lsquopartsrsquo of a movie in some cases are unnecessary yoursquoll buy a movie and it will be divided into Parts 1-4 Well let me tell you something have you ever stopped to think about the financial aspect of this film making business I promise you that cost of production and all it entails to make a movie has quadrupled over time the makers of this movies have to make as much or more than they invested into this project Dividing it into parts is one source of financial breakthrough for them If you notice how this movie industry has evolved from the old days till now most producers and directors have to go to different countries or continents to make a classic movie this cost a lot so paying for Parts 1-4 is a small price we have to pay
Most major brands like GLO have also shown a great support for the New Nollywood in the world famous movie Jenifa 2 yoursquoll see many GLOBACOM NG adverts and reference to this brand The revolution of Nollywood is so amazing Guess what This industry deserves more credit than it is given at the moment The likes of Mrs Omotola Jalade Ekende and Genevieve Nnaji are doing amazing things for this industry globally I saw Omotola at a conference with world leaders Proud yet I even read that she made Forbes top 100 most influential list Yes Forbes the same Forbes Jay Z and Oprah have been featured on So please donrsquot tell me yoursquore fed up or embarrassed by the New Nollywood This is one good industry in Nigeria It also ranks as the second movie making industry in the world Oprah Winfrey made comparisons of our very own
Genevieve Nnaji with the beautiful Julia Roberts The fact that Oprah knows Genevieve Nnaji means we are doing something right Nollywood might not have great producers like Quentine Tarrantino but we have our great and notable ones We have the likes of Uche Jombo who is a prolific movie actress turned producer she has eleven movies she has produced and still waxing strong I look forward to watching any movie her name is in Onwards and Upwards I say
The New Nollywood Their growth and development will not be complete if I donrsquot mention our notable cinema houses Over the past years Nollywood movies have been included in our Filmhouses one of the first movies I saw in a Nigerian cinema was lsquoThe Figurinersquo by the great and noble Kunle Afolayan The picture quality was impressive The eloquence and articulate drama by Funlola Aofiyebi The ever graceful Omoni Oboli Sigh That was a good movie Maybe the New Nollywood isnrsquot as notable and profound as the one our parents grew up watching but this New Nollywood is leaving their footprints in the sand of time I donrsquot know about you but with each movie preview I see growth and development It might not be to your individual satisfaction cause we have high standards cause wersquore used to Hollywood movies and we expect that Nollywood should emulate their counterparts Let me tell you something We will get there New Nollywood is the era for great changes We will make notable movies that will be worthy of international awards and accolades Timing just wait and see in time Nollywood will overcome your expectations Till then support your own patronize our actors build them up constructively
Stay blessed
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If you donrsquot come correct you canrsquot work with my beat and thatrsquos because there is a whole lot of stuffs running through my head when am making a beat I apparently need a compatible artiste to make it sound wellrdquo
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Scheduling an interview with a producer
is one sure feat to achieve you must
definitely keep to schedule as most of
them always have their time busy [At
least the serious ones]
My interview with SARZ was scheduled
for 200 pm and because of my experience
with Lagos traffic I set out quite early
getting to the studio [I couldnrsquot get him
out to conduct the interview elsewhere]
On my arrival I met a calm young man
trying to perfect an already ear-pleasant
beat
In the last three years the name SARZ
has grown exponentially to becoming
relevant when it comes to music
production in Nigeria
Born Osaretin Osabuohein this Lagos
born and bred young dude who is from
Edo state sojournrsquos into the world of music
production started when a friend of his
introduced him to an audio production
software to play around with of which he
did come out with an awesome beat that
he had to sell his first ever made beat
Prior to that SARZ has always had a flare
for music production which made him
remembers the beat to any song even as
a little boy Horning his skills better he
was able to work on one of Lord of Ajasarsquos
project and with that he got connected
with a whole lot of music artistes from
Ruggedman Shank to Jahbless Dagrin
and many more
Not relenting on his hustle he produced
the beat to Dagrinrsquos Kondo which got
him fully introduced into the Nigeria
Music Industry as a very talented music
producer The ripple effect that followed
amazed this young individual and that
has been his driving force ever since
Another of SARZrsquos motivation is getting
inspiration from WIZKID who he proudly
boasts has been one of the few artistes
that can comfortable flow on his beats
in his words ldquoAs an artiste if you donrsquot
come correct you canrsquot work with my beat
and thatrsquos because there is a whole lot of
stuffs running through my head when am
making a beat and I tend to create it so I
apparently need a compactable artiste to
make it sound wellrdquo
Recognizing his effort in 2012 Don
Jazzy handed over to him the award for
producer of the year and to him that was
such a great accolade to receive from a
personality like Don Jazzy Also in 2013
NIKE announced SARZ as their brand
ambassador and he is hoping to achieve
more accomplishment
Though he is a hardworker he tends to
fit his schedules into a 9-5 job to enable
him have time for his family friends and
to relax
MAJOR HITS PRODUCED BY SARZ
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We caught up with A-list music producer and Nike brand ambassador Sarz
CREATiVE
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BEATS BY SARz
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ldquoAs a son to an elite businessman who
was into oil and gas business one would
have expected to see him follow in his
fatherrsquos footsteps but hell NO DJ OBI
found his calling in music and mixing
songs Tush Magazine caught up with
him as he sheds lights into his life career
and familyrdquo
INTRODUCTIONEARLY BEGINNING
DJ OBI was born in the mid 80rsquos
Christened Obinna Ajuonuma he is son
to Dr Levi Ajuonuma one of Nigeria
respected presenter in the broadcasting
industry (Open House Party on Raypower)
although he later branched into oil and
gas and grew to becoming Group General
Manager Public Affairs Division of Nigeria
National Petroleum Corporation
Obinna as a little child had his Nursery
and Primary education in Nigeria and
then moved to Rainbow College also
in Nigeria before moving outside the
country to study Broadcasting and
Communication in Connecticut School of
Broadcasting
LEAVING NIGERIA A STUDENT RETURNING A DJ
While Obinna was still in Nigeria he had
always tagged along with his father to
the Raypower Studios every Saturday
where his father hosted the Open House
Party right from when he was a kid young
Obinna has always learnt from watching
other people and for him watching DJ
Jimmy Jatt and DJ FX2 playing in the
studio sub-consciously made him learnt
DJing informally
Moving out of Nigeria for his tertiary
education his passion became his
second source of making more aside
his allowances he got from home With
support from his father he got his first
set of DJ equipment and with practice
he became an option for birthday parties
and gigs around campus
His planned return to Nigeria fully was
scheduled for December 2012 but due
to the ill-fated Dana Air crash which had
on board his father he came back early
in June and being the eldest son with
responsibilities he stayed back ever since
to continue his trade as DJ
DJ OBIKeep calm DJ Obi got this
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When Obinna was leaving Nigeria the
Nigeria entertainment industry was
just forming and that also gave him an
insight of what Nigeria music industry
was at that time Coming back at a
time when the industry can be termed
lsquoexplosiversquo DJ OBI is boastful he was here
from the onset
FROM HOUSE PARTIES TO BECOMING SYNDIK8 RECORDS OFFICIAL DJ
When DJ OBI kick started his DJing
career he started with house parties and
birthday gigs as that was the best way
he felt he could perfected his DJing skills
His first ever experience was however
not funny as his speaker blew at his first
ever house party Not deterred he kept
on the hustle and became a go-to DJ for
most Nigeria A-list artistes when they
came into the United States for gigs
He also worked with show promoters
as well and was able to open for Lupe
Fiasco at an event which to him was his
first and major breakthrough for a new
DJ like him During all these grinds he
met Naeto C MI Lynxxx DJ Neptune DJ
Humility and a couple of other artistes
that came into the states
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his
tent with SYNDIK8 Records although he
has all along been under his owned self
imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he
founded with a pharmacist cousin of his
Paul Ajuonuma
Presently the official DJ for SYNDIK8
same label that houses LYNXXX BLINK
and NEDU Being the DJ he is steadily
grinding as he gets to work always
whenever each artiste is working aside
his own personal project Call him DJ
WORKAHOLIC and you wouldnrsquot be wrong
at all He also has released materials and
he plans on dropping a DJ MIXTAPE later
in 2014
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FOLLOWING HIS FATHER FOOTSTEPS
No doubt DJ OBI has much respect for his father [May his soul
rest in peace] and obviously his father has a significant influence
in him becoming a DJ From following him to the studio and
getting support from him But do we see DJ OBI actually tailing
his father steps who went from hosting to becoming Group
General Manager Public Affairs Department of NNPC
He did confirm he doesnrsquot see himself taking a 9-5 job He tried
it once when he worked in a bank in the US but the zeal wasnrsquot
there and he had to quit facing his DJing career fully
DJ WITH NO HEADPHONEShellipHELL YEAH THATrsquoS DJ OBI
One distinctive feature of DJ OBI is that he plays with no
headphones on While in the states his signature outfit was
usually a corporate suit while playing but coming to Nigeria
where the weather is quite hot he opted to wearing T-Shirts and
hats [All branded in DJ OBIrsquos name]
CHALLENGES SO FAR
Though born with a silver spoon DJ OBI still has his own
fair share of challenges with the death of his father more
responsibilities became rested on his shoulders and to keep
surviving his career needed all the push it can get by playing
at more gigs
Exclusively he mentioned most show organizerspromoters
always look out for so many factors before selecting as to which
DJ would best suit them of such factors he mentioned being a
radio DJ has always popped up and has limited him to playing
at some functions Why then not take up a job as a radio DJ
since that would further add to his profile and keep more jobs
coming He did say he has gotten offers but he wants a platform
where as a radio DJ he gets to interact with listeners not as an
OAP but as a DJ quite an ambitious concept you say
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his tent with SYNDIK8
Records although he has all along been under his owned
self imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he founded with a
pharmacist cousin of his Paul Ajuonuma
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In 2006 Cynthia ldquoCVONrdquo Okpala became an MTV BASE VJ being a Nigerian to achieve that platform was fabulous coupled with the fact that she was female also made it a great achievement Seven years later precisely in 2013 MTV BASE AFRICA announced Ehizojia Okoeguale as the winner of their MTV BASE VJ Search Nigeria making him the first ever male Nigerian MTV BASE VJ
INTERVIEW CREDITS ANSLEM JON amp OLELE BISALOCATION MUNCHIES RESTAURANT IKOYI
iNTERViEW - ehiz
MEET ehiz
NigERiArsquoS FiRST
MAlE mtv base vJ
Always full of life
Ehizojia Okoeguale or
Ehiz as he is fondly
called opened up to Tush
Magazine on how his
experience has been so
far
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Afro doesnrsquot look good on me dread is just perfect on merdquo
SLIM DADA BOY
Meeting with Ehiz the first time You cannot but help notice his ldquovery slimrdquo body and his dreadlocked hair which make him look like a very naughty guy [actually he is] coupled with his ever smiling face he confuses you on which perspective to view him His signature dreadlocked hair has come to be accepted even when other personalities are cutting theirs off his three years old dreadlocked which he started growing in November 2011 didnrsquot cause a fuss between him and his parents even his mum helped him out to tie his first ever lock On why he chooses to keep dread he said ldquoAfro
doesnrsquot look good on me skin also makes me look weird dread is just perfect on merdquo he said Asked also if he sees himself also cutting off his dread just like other personalities He stared directly into the TV in front and shouted ldquoNOrdquo
FROM UNIVERSITY GRADUATE TO BECOMING A MTV BASE VJ
Ehiz as he now generally called went to University of Benin to study Mechanical Engineering but due to some certain reasons he left in 2008 and completed his tertiary education at Lead City University graduating with a BSc in Computer science Being the
last child of his parents no particular pressure was placed on him as he was sourcing for jobs here and there On a particular day after watching the VJ Search advert on TV his Mum sat with him and advised him into participating knowing full well her son is quite an ldquointelligent talkativerdquo yet he was reluctant into participating until his Mummy got him the form and that made him have no other option than to go for it not knowing that was the beginning of a new career for him
In January 2013 with a panelist that included MI Tim Harwood and Funke Akindele Ehizojia ldquoEHIZrdquo Okoeguale was announced winner of the VJ
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search competition which sees him joining other MTV Base in-house VJs such as Nomuzi and Sizwe Dhlomo from MTV Base SA
LIFE AS A VJ
ldquoFor me bro am totally enjoying my life using my abilities positivelyrdquo he says smilingly about his life as a MTV Base VJ Hosting four shows namely Top Ten Street Request Select 10 and Continuity on the MTV Base platforms sees Ehiz working real hard
ldquoI really donrsquot have free days most times am usually at the studio recording interviews or working on myself personally to becoming the best at what I dordquo he further adds Being with MTV Base for a year and some couple of months now has taught this young talented dude lot of experience so far
Ehiz has gradually built his confidence daily this you can tell if you are a regular watcher of the MTV Base Show being aired across local stations and o digital satellite station as well
Most persons after achieving such feat tend to change their attitude towards
their old friends but thatrsquos not very Ehiz as he still relates and connects well with his old friends normally ldquoOmo why I go form ke I don even go host two weddings for two of my old friends for Beninrdquo he emphasized So how well have you been able to relate with everyone without affecting
Imag
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st-P
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Grap
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Continued from Page 25
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people and your career He answered by saying ldquoWisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
OAP AT THE BEAT 999 AND HOST AT LOUD N PROUD Live SERIES
Recently Ehiz joined renowned on-air-personality Olisa Adibua and Osi at The Beat 999 to co-host the Morning Rush which runs every week days Are you trying to become an OAP as well We sought to know and he
replied ldquoI swear I just love everything am doing right now I tried the OAP thingy back then at Benin but I never took it serious and I didnrsquot see myself becoming an OAP I just love to talk and any platform I can get to talk I talkrdquo well thatrsquos awesome since he gets paid for talking Seems Ehiz is apparently utilizing his talents on every platform he gets
He is also the co-host at the monthly LoudNProudLive which is held at the Intercontinental Hotel Victoria Island Combining all these talk shows
sure sounds like a hell load of hard work which if not careful could get mixed up but for Ehiz with time and personal training he has comfortably differentiated very platform he is on and still maintain his ldquomischievous personalityrdquo
EHIZ ndash THE SHUGA ACTOR
Aspiring to becoming an Oscar Award winner like Lupita Nrsquoyongo who also starred in one of MTV Base Shuga series Ehiz debuted as an actor in the MTV Base Shuga Series 3 and just as he says lsquoI enjoyed the 7-seconds of fame on Shugardquo On whether he would be taking up a career in acting jovially he says ldquoYou never know I might just end up like Lupitardquo
For me Irsquom totally enjoying my life using my abilities positively Wisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
Ehiz
Enzo
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iNTERViEW - enzO
enzO
chOcBOinatiOn ARTiST
gENRE afro-popPhoto credits Post-prx Graphixed
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MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD Period There is nothing else to describe the relationshiprdquo
Can you kindly introduce yourself- real names educational backgroundamp family background
- My name is Enzo Irsquom an afro-pop Nigerian artist based in Lagos and America under the indestructible ChocBoiNation Enzo is a combination of all my names and I legalized it ENZO
Whatrsquos your state of srigin and birthdate
- I am from Jos (Plateau State)
How was growing up like for you
- Growing up has been my most adventurous time and still is because as humans we
grow every single day based on our experiences in life I must say growing up is one heck of a bumpy
and joyous ride at the same time
Whatrsquos your relationship with MI amp ICE PRINCE
- MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD period therersquos nothing else to describe the relationship
Did knowing MI and ICE PRINCE influence your signing to CHOC BOI
NATION
- Before one is actually labeled a member of the ChocBoiNation you have to earn it relative or not everyone goes through their own
form of artist development MI being legendary knows true
artistry however different we all are As the head of the family he has the final say
- MI and ICEPRINCE are definitely strong influences
they inspire me every single
time I mean who wouldnrsquot want to be like their big brothers when they grow up huh lol
Can you enlighten us more on CHOC BOI NATION - current artistes on the labelconnection with Chocolate City
- ChocBoiNation is a combination of ChocolateCity and LoopyMusic thatrsquos the family
You seem not fully resident in Nigeria and why is that so
- I live in Lagos and America as I mentioned earlier and this is because they are both my homeland
Have you ever had an incident that has occurred to you which have helped boost your confidence as an artiste
- Yes actually recently for the first time in my life I had a bad performance on stage because I was going through personal issues and did not prepare for it MI called me to speak to me about it and he did say some deep words to me after the fact People will never understand the reason why what happened happened So no matter what the problem is suck it all up prepare yourself mentally channel your energy and give it your best on stage so the same thing never repeats itself All artists go through that one bad show it is part of the journey and you just make sure you win That talk gave me all I needed I am never afraid to fall and rise again I am human after all
How would you describe yourself generally in a sentence
- I am the most intelligent adventurous and fun to be with type risk taking imperfect person ever
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Who would you call your mentors
- My mentors in music are Prince Madonna MI Janet Jackson Aliyah Brenda Fassie MIA fela Chaka Chaka Bob Marleygot a long list Lol
Source of inspiration
- My Family
Being a lady what plans have you got to invade the Nigerian music industry
- How about you guys wait and see
Hahaa Okay When exactly did you start your music career professionally
- Professionally itrsquos been a few years I have been underground and now uptown if you know what I mean
How many official singles do you have out on airplay
- Irsquove got ldquoI WANT YOUrdquo and ldquoINTERNATIONAL GIRLrdquo out on air
What genre of music do you do
- Afro-Pop
In the next five years where do you
envision ENZO
- Way bigger and better as an artist generally
Just for your fans to know especially the guys are you hooked
- LOL love me for me no matter my status Hooked or not I am still here for all my fans (smiles)Whatrsquos your relationship with Ngozi Omambala of NMO Management
- NG as I call her is my manager and girlfriend She is that one person that represents the ultimate hustle of a woman No matter what happens in life you can always dust
yourself and rise again She is amazing and this is not just talk
If you werenrsquot making music what would you have yourself doing
- I canrsquot not do music no matter what I do is always affiliated with music so itrsquos not possible
What are your plans to take over the Nigerian music industry
- We donrsquot take over it we add to it Nigerian music is ours from birth every Nigerian is born with it Itrsquos not about how good you sing itrsquos about how you influence the land with what you were born with That is what
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CHOCBOINATION is about Letting people know that all types of artists are special behind the desk or on stage we are all artists of a different kind
As a young person whatrsquos your philosophy about life My philosophy inlife are based on two statements
- I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world
- I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner I believe in kissing kissing a lot I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles
Last words to young persons trying to leave a positive impact
- Never act bigger than anyone and never let anyone act bigger than you You are human but in reality you can be SuperHuman
Been a female whatrsquos your sense of fashion and what do you feel comfortable in
- I Dress based on my mood and I honestly feel comfortable wearing shorts T-shirts and sneakers
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the worldrdquo
Imag
e Po
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ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 33
cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
34 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 35
ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
36 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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the new NOllYWOODA POSTiVE PERSPECTiVE
By Oghomwen Toni-Osagie
hen I was given this subject matter ldquoThe New Nollywoodrdquo I pondered for a bit and I was a little bemused Not because I knew I had to do a lot of research on this topic
or because I was confused as a french man in an English speaking country No It is because the contrast that exist between the Old Nollywood and the New Nollywood is Yay large it is almost like a different civilisation period entirely The New Nollywood isrdquoThat Ghen-Ghen Industryrdquo the most thrilling thing about this new movie industry is the fact that we have musicians delving into this field
Growing up I saw the likes of Richard Mofe Damijo on my screen and the Jason Statham of Nollywood Sam Dede (love him) I think the most amazing thing about Sam Dedersquos acting skills is the mere fact that he never ever cracked a smilehe was so badass the way he handled his roles like it was a very serious and real life matter I watch New Nollywood movies and the one actor that reminds me of Sam Dede is Desmond Elliot You might not see the similarities yet but let me help you the height the skin tones the seriousness in their given roles You wonrsquot see a movie preview of Sam Dede and in it he will be a security man or a beggar on the street (no prejudice to other qualified actors) same goes for Desmond Elliot
W
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Helen Ukpabio forever young One distinctive feature in this woman is her locks I mean her hair That mass of hair is her one crowning glory the emotions she puts in her words and the way she captivates a viewer is so immersing In the New Nollywood one woman that is synonymous Is the ever beautiful and beguiling Chioma Chukwuka if two women could ever be so similar in their field of expertise it is these two If you doubt me please go out right now to your nearest vendor and get a copy of these womenrsquos works and give your verdict They are both built from the same fabric theatrically
The New Nollywood most people will argue that it does not have as much substance as the old Nollywood Well allow me to ask you this What do you mean by substance Better plot Picture quality Cast Or better diction and orientation of cast members The costumes Others might say the various lsquopartsrsquo of a movie in some cases are unnecessary yoursquoll buy a movie and it will be divided into Parts 1-4 Well let me tell you something have you ever stopped to think about the financial aspect of this film making business I promise you that cost of production and all it entails to make a movie has quadrupled over time the makers of this movies have to make as much or more than they invested into this project Dividing it into parts is one source of financial breakthrough for them If you notice how this movie industry has evolved from the old days till now most producers and directors have to go to different countries or continents to make a classic movie this cost a lot so paying for Parts 1-4 is a small price we have to pay
Most major brands like GLO have also shown a great support for the New Nollywood in the world famous movie Jenifa 2 yoursquoll see many GLOBACOM NG adverts and reference to this brand The revolution of Nollywood is so amazing Guess what This industry deserves more credit than it is given at the moment The likes of Mrs Omotola Jalade Ekende and Genevieve Nnaji are doing amazing things for this industry globally I saw Omotola at a conference with world leaders Proud yet I even read that she made Forbes top 100 most influential list Yes Forbes the same Forbes Jay Z and Oprah have been featured on So please donrsquot tell me yoursquore fed up or embarrassed by the New Nollywood This is one good industry in Nigeria It also ranks as the second movie making industry in the world Oprah Winfrey made comparisons of our very own
Genevieve Nnaji with the beautiful Julia Roberts The fact that Oprah knows Genevieve Nnaji means we are doing something right Nollywood might not have great producers like Quentine Tarrantino but we have our great and notable ones We have the likes of Uche Jombo who is a prolific movie actress turned producer she has eleven movies she has produced and still waxing strong I look forward to watching any movie her name is in Onwards and Upwards I say
The New Nollywood Their growth and development will not be complete if I donrsquot mention our notable cinema houses Over the past years Nollywood movies have been included in our Filmhouses one of the first movies I saw in a Nigerian cinema was lsquoThe Figurinersquo by the great and noble Kunle Afolayan The picture quality was impressive The eloquence and articulate drama by Funlola Aofiyebi The ever graceful Omoni Oboli Sigh That was a good movie Maybe the New Nollywood isnrsquot as notable and profound as the one our parents grew up watching but this New Nollywood is leaving their footprints in the sand of time I donrsquot know about you but with each movie preview I see growth and development It might not be to your individual satisfaction cause we have high standards cause wersquore used to Hollywood movies and we expect that Nollywood should emulate their counterparts Let me tell you something We will get there New Nollywood is the era for great changes We will make notable movies that will be worthy of international awards and accolades Timing just wait and see in time Nollywood will overcome your expectations Till then support your own patronize our actors build them up constructively
Stay blessed
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If you donrsquot come correct you canrsquot work with my beat and thatrsquos because there is a whole lot of stuffs running through my head when am making a beat I apparently need a compatible artiste to make it sound wellrdquo
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Scheduling an interview with a producer
is one sure feat to achieve you must
definitely keep to schedule as most of
them always have their time busy [At
least the serious ones]
My interview with SARZ was scheduled
for 200 pm and because of my experience
with Lagos traffic I set out quite early
getting to the studio [I couldnrsquot get him
out to conduct the interview elsewhere]
On my arrival I met a calm young man
trying to perfect an already ear-pleasant
beat
In the last three years the name SARZ
has grown exponentially to becoming
relevant when it comes to music
production in Nigeria
Born Osaretin Osabuohein this Lagos
born and bred young dude who is from
Edo state sojournrsquos into the world of music
production started when a friend of his
introduced him to an audio production
software to play around with of which he
did come out with an awesome beat that
he had to sell his first ever made beat
Prior to that SARZ has always had a flare
for music production which made him
remembers the beat to any song even as
a little boy Horning his skills better he
was able to work on one of Lord of Ajasarsquos
project and with that he got connected
with a whole lot of music artistes from
Ruggedman Shank to Jahbless Dagrin
and many more
Not relenting on his hustle he produced
the beat to Dagrinrsquos Kondo which got
him fully introduced into the Nigeria
Music Industry as a very talented music
producer The ripple effect that followed
amazed this young individual and that
has been his driving force ever since
Another of SARZrsquos motivation is getting
inspiration from WIZKID who he proudly
boasts has been one of the few artistes
that can comfortable flow on his beats
in his words ldquoAs an artiste if you donrsquot
come correct you canrsquot work with my beat
and thatrsquos because there is a whole lot of
stuffs running through my head when am
making a beat and I tend to create it so I
apparently need a compactable artiste to
make it sound wellrdquo
Recognizing his effort in 2012 Don
Jazzy handed over to him the award for
producer of the year and to him that was
such a great accolade to receive from a
personality like Don Jazzy Also in 2013
NIKE announced SARZ as their brand
ambassador and he is hoping to achieve
more accomplishment
Though he is a hardworker he tends to
fit his schedules into a 9-5 job to enable
him have time for his family friends and
to relax
MAJOR HITS PRODUCED BY SARZ
bull Jaiye Jaiye ndash Wizkidbull Samba ndash Sarz ft Wizkidbull Ghetto ndash Shankbull Fantasi ndash Reminiscebull Kondo ndash Da Grin
We caught up with A-list music producer and Nike brand ambassador Sarz
CREATiVE
celebrity hub
BEATS BY SARz
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ldquoAs a son to an elite businessman who
was into oil and gas business one would
have expected to see him follow in his
fatherrsquos footsteps but hell NO DJ OBI
found his calling in music and mixing
songs Tush Magazine caught up with
him as he sheds lights into his life career
and familyrdquo
INTRODUCTIONEARLY BEGINNING
DJ OBI was born in the mid 80rsquos
Christened Obinna Ajuonuma he is son
to Dr Levi Ajuonuma one of Nigeria
respected presenter in the broadcasting
industry (Open House Party on Raypower)
although he later branched into oil and
gas and grew to becoming Group General
Manager Public Affairs Division of Nigeria
National Petroleum Corporation
Obinna as a little child had his Nursery
and Primary education in Nigeria and
then moved to Rainbow College also
in Nigeria before moving outside the
country to study Broadcasting and
Communication in Connecticut School of
Broadcasting
LEAVING NIGERIA A STUDENT RETURNING A DJ
While Obinna was still in Nigeria he had
always tagged along with his father to
the Raypower Studios every Saturday
where his father hosted the Open House
Party right from when he was a kid young
Obinna has always learnt from watching
other people and for him watching DJ
Jimmy Jatt and DJ FX2 playing in the
studio sub-consciously made him learnt
DJing informally
Moving out of Nigeria for his tertiary
education his passion became his
second source of making more aside
his allowances he got from home With
support from his father he got his first
set of DJ equipment and with practice
he became an option for birthday parties
and gigs around campus
His planned return to Nigeria fully was
scheduled for December 2012 but due
to the ill-fated Dana Air crash which had
on board his father he came back early
in June and being the eldest son with
responsibilities he stayed back ever since
to continue his trade as DJ
DJ OBIKeep calm DJ Obi got this
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When Obinna was leaving Nigeria the
Nigeria entertainment industry was
just forming and that also gave him an
insight of what Nigeria music industry
was at that time Coming back at a
time when the industry can be termed
lsquoexplosiversquo DJ OBI is boastful he was here
from the onset
FROM HOUSE PARTIES TO BECOMING SYNDIK8 RECORDS OFFICIAL DJ
When DJ OBI kick started his DJing
career he started with house parties and
birthday gigs as that was the best way
he felt he could perfected his DJing skills
His first ever experience was however
not funny as his speaker blew at his first
ever house party Not deterred he kept
on the hustle and became a go-to DJ for
most Nigeria A-list artistes when they
came into the United States for gigs
He also worked with show promoters
as well and was able to open for Lupe
Fiasco at an event which to him was his
first and major breakthrough for a new
DJ like him During all these grinds he
met Naeto C MI Lynxxx DJ Neptune DJ
Humility and a couple of other artistes
that came into the states
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his
tent with SYNDIK8 Records although he
has all along been under his owned self
imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he
founded with a pharmacist cousin of his
Paul Ajuonuma
Presently the official DJ for SYNDIK8
same label that houses LYNXXX BLINK
and NEDU Being the DJ he is steadily
grinding as he gets to work always
whenever each artiste is working aside
his own personal project Call him DJ
WORKAHOLIC and you wouldnrsquot be wrong
at all He also has released materials and
he plans on dropping a DJ MIXTAPE later
in 2014
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FOLLOWING HIS FATHER FOOTSTEPS
No doubt DJ OBI has much respect for his father [May his soul
rest in peace] and obviously his father has a significant influence
in him becoming a DJ From following him to the studio and
getting support from him But do we see DJ OBI actually tailing
his father steps who went from hosting to becoming Group
General Manager Public Affairs Department of NNPC
He did confirm he doesnrsquot see himself taking a 9-5 job He tried
it once when he worked in a bank in the US but the zeal wasnrsquot
there and he had to quit facing his DJing career fully
DJ WITH NO HEADPHONEShellipHELL YEAH THATrsquoS DJ OBI
One distinctive feature of DJ OBI is that he plays with no
headphones on While in the states his signature outfit was
usually a corporate suit while playing but coming to Nigeria
where the weather is quite hot he opted to wearing T-Shirts and
hats [All branded in DJ OBIrsquos name]
CHALLENGES SO FAR
Though born with a silver spoon DJ OBI still has his own
fair share of challenges with the death of his father more
responsibilities became rested on his shoulders and to keep
surviving his career needed all the push it can get by playing
at more gigs
Exclusively he mentioned most show organizerspromoters
always look out for so many factors before selecting as to which
DJ would best suit them of such factors he mentioned being a
radio DJ has always popped up and has limited him to playing
at some functions Why then not take up a job as a radio DJ
since that would further add to his profile and keep more jobs
coming He did say he has gotten offers but he wants a platform
where as a radio DJ he gets to interact with listeners not as an
OAP but as a DJ quite an ambitious concept you say
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his tent with SYNDIK8
Records although he has all along been under his owned
self imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he founded with a
pharmacist cousin of his Paul Ajuonuma
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In 2006 Cynthia ldquoCVONrdquo Okpala became an MTV BASE VJ being a Nigerian to achieve that platform was fabulous coupled with the fact that she was female also made it a great achievement Seven years later precisely in 2013 MTV BASE AFRICA announced Ehizojia Okoeguale as the winner of their MTV BASE VJ Search Nigeria making him the first ever male Nigerian MTV BASE VJ
INTERVIEW CREDITS ANSLEM JON amp OLELE BISALOCATION MUNCHIES RESTAURANT IKOYI
iNTERViEW - ehiz
MEET ehiz
NigERiArsquoS FiRST
MAlE mtv base vJ
Always full of life
Ehizojia Okoeguale or
Ehiz as he is fondly
called opened up to Tush
Magazine on how his
experience has been so
far
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Afro doesnrsquot look good on me dread is just perfect on merdquo
SLIM DADA BOY
Meeting with Ehiz the first time You cannot but help notice his ldquovery slimrdquo body and his dreadlocked hair which make him look like a very naughty guy [actually he is] coupled with his ever smiling face he confuses you on which perspective to view him His signature dreadlocked hair has come to be accepted even when other personalities are cutting theirs off his three years old dreadlocked which he started growing in November 2011 didnrsquot cause a fuss between him and his parents even his mum helped him out to tie his first ever lock On why he chooses to keep dread he said ldquoAfro
doesnrsquot look good on me skin also makes me look weird dread is just perfect on merdquo he said Asked also if he sees himself also cutting off his dread just like other personalities He stared directly into the TV in front and shouted ldquoNOrdquo
FROM UNIVERSITY GRADUATE TO BECOMING A MTV BASE VJ
Ehiz as he now generally called went to University of Benin to study Mechanical Engineering but due to some certain reasons he left in 2008 and completed his tertiary education at Lead City University graduating with a BSc in Computer science Being the
last child of his parents no particular pressure was placed on him as he was sourcing for jobs here and there On a particular day after watching the VJ Search advert on TV his Mum sat with him and advised him into participating knowing full well her son is quite an ldquointelligent talkativerdquo yet he was reluctant into participating until his Mummy got him the form and that made him have no other option than to go for it not knowing that was the beginning of a new career for him
In January 2013 with a panelist that included MI Tim Harwood and Funke Akindele Ehizojia ldquoEHIZrdquo Okoeguale was announced winner of the VJ
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search competition which sees him joining other MTV Base in-house VJs such as Nomuzi and Sizwe Dhlomo from MTV Base SA
LIFE AS A VJ
ldquoFor me bro am totally enjoying my life using my abilities positivelyrdquo he says smilingly about his life as a MTV Base VJ Hosting four shows namely Top Ten Street Request Select 10 and Continuity on the MTV Base platforms sees Ehiz working real hard
ldquoI really donrsquot have free days most times am usually at the studio recording interviews or working on myself personally to becoming the best at what I dordquo he further adds Being with MTV Base for a year and some couple of months now has taught this young talented dude lot of experience so far
Ehiz has gradually built his confidence daily this you can tell if you are a regular watcher of the MTV Base Show being aired across local stations and o digital satellite station as well
Most persons after achieving such feat tend to change their attitude towards
their old friends but thatrsquos not very Ehiz as he still relates and connects well with his old friends normally ldquoOmo why I go form ke I don even go host two weddings for two of my old friends for Beninrdquo he emphasized So how well have you been able to relate with everyone without affecting
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Continued from Page 25
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people and your career He answered by saying ldquoWisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
OAP AT THE BEAT 999 AND HOST AT LOUD N PROUD Live SERIES
Recently Ehiz joined renowned on-air-personality Olisa Adibua and Osi at The Beat 999 to co-host the Morning Rush which runs every week days Are you trying to become an OAP as well We sought to know and he
replied ldquoI swear I just love everything am doing right now I tried the OAP thingy back then at Benin but I never took it serious and I didnrsquot see myself becoming an OAP I just love to talk and any platform I can get to talk I talkrdquo well thatrsquos awesome since he gets paid for talking Seems Ehiz is apparently utilizing his talents on every platform he gets
He is also the co-host at the monthly LoudNProudLive which is held at the Intercontinental Hotel Victoria Island Combining all these talk shows
sure sounds like a hell load of hard work which if not careful could get mixed up but for Ehiz with time and personal training he has comfortably differentiated very platform he is on and still maintain his ldquomischievous personalityrdquo
EHIZ ndash THE SHUGA ACTOR
Aspiring to becoming an Oscar Award winner like Lupita Nrsquoyongo who also starred in one of MTV Base Shuga series Ehiz debuted as an actor in the MTV Base Shuga Series 3 and just as he says lsquoI enjoyed the 7-seconds of fame on Shugardquo On whether he would be taking up a career in acting jovially he says ldquoYou never know I might just end up like Lupitardquo
For me Irsquom totally enjoying my life using my abilities positively Wisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
Ehiz
Enzo
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iNTERViEW - enzO
enzO
chOcBOinatiOn ARTiST
gENRE afro-popPhoto credits Post-prx Graphixed
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MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD Period There is nothing else to describe the relationshiprdquo
Can you kindly introduce yourself- real names educational backgroundamp family background
- My name is Enzo Irsquom an afro-pop Nigerian artist based in Lagos and America under the indestructible ChocBoiNation Enzo is a combination of all my names and I legalized it ENZO
Whatrsquos your state of srigin and birthdate
- I am from Jos (Plateau State)
How was growing up like for you
- Growing up has been my most adventurous time and still is because as humans we
grow every single day based on our experiences in life I must say growing up is one heck of a bumpy
and joyous ride at the same time
Whatrsquos your relationship with MI amp ICE PRINCE
- MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD period therersquos nothing else to describe the relationship
Did knowing MI and ICE PRINCE influence your signing to CHOC BOI
NATION
- Before one is actually labeled a member of the ChocBoiNation you have to earn it relative or not everyone goes through their own
form of artist development MI being legendary knows true
artistry however different we all are As the head of the family he has the final say
- MI and ICEPRINCE are definitely strong influences
they inspire me every single
time I mean who wouldnrsquot want to be like their big brothers when they grow up huh lol
Can you enlighten us more on CHOC BOI NATION - current artistes on the labelconnection with Chocolate City
- ChocBoiNation is a combination of ChocolateCity and LoopyMusic thatrsquos the family
You seem not fully resident in Nigeria and why is that so
- I live in Lagos and America as I mentioned earlier and this is because they are both my homeland
Have you ever had an incident that has occurred to you which have helped boost your confidence as an artiste
- Yes actually recently for the first time in my life I had a bad performance on stage because I was going through personal issues and did not prepare for it MI called me to speak to me about it and he did say some deep words to me after the fact People will never understand the reason why what happened happened So no matter what the problem is suck it all up prepare yourself mentally channel your energy and give it your best on stage so the same thing never repeats itself All artists go through that one bad show it is part of the journey and you just make sure you win That talk gave me all I needed I am never afraid to fall and rise again I am human after all
How would you describe yourself generally in a sentence
- I am the most intelligent adventurous and fun to be with type risk taking imperfect person ever
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Who would you call your mentors
- My mentors in music are Prince Madonna MI Janet Jackson Aliyah Brenda Fassie MIA fela Chaka Chaka Bob Marleygot a long list Lol
Source of inspiration
- My Family
Being a lady what plans have you got to invade the Nigerian music industry
- How about you guys wait and see
Hahaa Okay When exactly did you start your music career professionally
- Professionally itrsquos been a few years I have been underground and now uptown if you know what I mean
How many official singles do you have out on airplay
- Irsquove got ldquoI WANT YOUrdquo and ldquoINTERNATIONAL GIRLrdquo out on air
What genre of music do you do
- Afro-Pop
In the next five years where do you
envision ENZO
- Way bigger and better as an artist generally
Just for your fans to know especially the guys are you hooked
- LOL love me for me no matter my status Hooked or not I am still here for all my fans (smiles)Whatrsquos your relationship with Ngozi Omambala of NMO Management
- NG as I call her is my manager and girlfriend She is that one person that represents the ultimate hustle of a woman No matter what happens in life you can always dust
yourself and rise again She is amazing and this is not just talk
If you werenrsquot making music what would you have yourself doing
- I canrsquot not do music no matter what I do is always affiliated with music so itrsquos not possible
What are your plans to take over the Nigerian music industry
- We donrsquot take over it we add to it Nigerian music is ours from birth every Nigerian is born with it Itrsquos not about how good you sing itrsquos about how you influence the land with what you were born with That is what
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CHOCBOINATION is about Letting people know that all types of artists are special behind the desk or on stage we are all artists of a different kind
As a young person whatrsquos your philosophy about life My philosophy inlife are based on two statements
- I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world
- I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner I believe in kissing kissing a lot I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles
Last words to young persons trying to leave a positive impact
- Never act bigger than anyone and never let anyone act bigger than you You are human but in reality you can be SuperHuman
Been a female whatrsquos your sense of fashion and what do you feel comfortable in
- I Dress based on my mood and I honestly feel comfortable wearing shorts T-shirts and sneakers
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the worldrdquo
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ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 33
cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
34 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
36 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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Helen Ukpabio forever young One distinctive feature in this woman is her locks I mean her hair That mass of hair is her one crowning glory the emotions she puts in her words and the way she captivates a viewer is so immersing In the New Nollywood one woman that is synonymous Is the ever beautiful and beguiling Chioma Chukwuka if two women could ever be so similar in their field of expertise it is these two If you doubt me please go out right now to your nearest vendor and get a copy of these womenrsquos works and give your verdict They are both built from the same fabric theatrically
The New Nollywood most people will argue that it does not have as much substance as the old Nollywood Well allow me to ask you this What do you mean by substance Better plot Picture quality Cast Or better diction and orientation of cast members The costumes Others might say the various lsquopartsrsquo of a movie in some cases are unnecessary yoursquoll buy a movie and it will be divided into Parts 1-4 Well let me tell you something have you ever stopped to think about the financial aspect of this film making business I promise you that cost of production and all it entails to make a movie has quadrupled over time the makers of this movies have to make as much or more than they invested into this project Dividing it into parts is one source of financial breakthrough for them If you notice how this movie industry has evolved from the old days till now most producers and directors have to go to different countries or continents to make a classic movie this cost a lot so paying for Parts 1-4 is a small price we have to pay
Most major brands like GLO have also shown a great support for the New Nollywood in the world famous movie Jenifa 2 yoursquoll see many GLOBACOM NG adverts and reference to this brand The revolution of Nollywood is so amazing Guess what This industry deserves more credit than it is given at the moment The likes of Mrs Omotola Jalade Ekende and Genevieve Nnaji are doing amazing things for this industry globally I saw Omotola at a conference with world leaders Proud yet I even read that she made Forbes top 100 most influential list Yes Forbes the same Forbes Jay Z and Oprah have been featured on So please donrsquot tell me yoursquore fed up or embarrassed by the New Nollywood This is one good industry in Nigeria It also ranks as the second movie making industry in the world Oprah Winfrey made comparisons of our very own
Genevieve Nnaji with the beautiful Julia Roberts The fact that Oprah knows Genevieve Nnaji means we are doing something right Nollywood might not have great producers like Quentine Tarrantino but we have our great and notable ones We have the likes of Uche Jombo who is a prolific movie actress turned producer she has eleven movies she has produced and still waxing strong I look forward to watching any movie her name is in Onwards and Upwards I say
The New Nollywood Their growth and development will not be complete if I donrsquot mention our notable cinema houses Over the past years Nollywood movies have been included in our Filmhouses one of the first movies I saw in a Nigerian cinema was lsquoThe Figurinersquo by the great and noble Kunle Afolayan The picture quality was impressive The eloquence and articulate drama by Funlola Aofiyebi The ever graceful Omoni Oboli Sigh That was a good movie Maybe the New Nollywood isnrsquot as notable and profound as the one our parents grew up watching but this New Nollywood is leaving their footprints in the sand of time I donrsquot know about you but with each movie preview I see growth and development It might not be to your individual satisfaction cause we have high standards cause wersquore used to Hollywood movies and we expect that Nollywood should emulate their counterparts Let me tell you something We will get there New Nollywood is the era for great changes We will make notable movies that will be worthy of international awards and accolades Timing just wait and see in time Nollywood will overcome your expectations Till then support your own patronize our actors build them up constructively
Stay blessed
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If you donrsquot come correct you canrsquot work with my beat and thatrsquos because there is a whole lot of stuffs running through my head when am making a beat I apparently need a compatible artiste to make it sound wellrdquo
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Scheduling an interview with a producer
is one sure feat to achieve you must
definitely keep to schedule as most of
them always have their time busy [At
least the serious ones]
My interview with SARZ was scheduled
for 200 pm and because of my experience
with Lagos traffic I set out quite early
getting to the studio [I couldnrsquot get him
out to conduct the interview elsewhere]
On my arrival I met a calm young man
trying to perfect an already ear-pleasant
beat
In the last three years the name SARZ
has grown exponentially to becoming
relevant when it comes to music
production in Nigeria
Born Osaretin Osabuohein this Lagos
born and bred young dude who is from
Edo state sojournrsquos into the world of music
production started when a friend of his
introduced him to an audio production
software to play around with of which he
did come out with an awesome beat that
he had to sell his first ever made beat
Prior to that SARZ has always had a flare
for music production which made him
remembers the beat to any song even as
a little boy Horning his skills better he
was able to work on one of Lord of Ajasarsquos
project and with that he got connected
with a whole lot of music artistes from
Ruggedman Shank to Jahbless Dagrin
and many more
Not relenting on his hustle he produced
the beat to Dagrinrsquos Kondo which got
him fully introduced into the Nigeria
Music Industry as a very talented music
producer The ripple effect that followed
amazed this young individual and that
has been his driving force ever since
Another of SARZrsquos motivation is getting
inspiration from WIZKID who he proudly
boasts has been one of the few artistes
that can comfortable flow on his beats
in his words ldquoAs an artiste if you donrsquot
come correct you canrsquot work with my beat
and thatrsquos because there is a whole lot of
stuffs running through my head when am
making a beat and I tend to create it so I
apparently need a compactable artiste to
make it sound wellrdquo
Recognizing his effort in 2012 Don
Jazzy handed over to him the award for
producer of the year and to him that was
such a great accolade to receive from a
personality like Don Jazzy Also in 2013
NIKE announced SARZ as their brand
ambassador and he is hoping to achieve
more accomplishment
Though he is a hardworker he tends to
fit his schedules into a 9-5 job to enable
him have time for his family friends and
to relax
MAJOR HITS PRODUCED BY SARZ
bull Jaiye Jaiye ndash Wizkidbull Samba ndash Sarz ft Wizkidbull Ghetto ndash Shankbull Fantasi ndash Reminiscebull Kondo ndash Da Grin
We caught up with A-list music producer and Nike brand ambassador Sarz
CREATiVE
celebrity hub
BEATS BY SARz
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ldquoAs a son to an elite businessman who
was into oil and gas business one would
have expected to see him follow in his
fatherrsquos footsteps but hell NO DJ OBI
found his calling in music and mixing
songs Tush Magazine caught up with
him as he sheds lights into his life career
and familyrdquo
INTRODUCTIONEARLY BEGINNING
DJ OBI was born in the mid 80rsquos
Christened Obinna Ajuonuma he is son
to Dr Levi Ajuonuma one of Nigeria
respected presenter in the broadcasting
industry (Open House Party on Raypower)
although he later branched into oil and
gas and grew to becoming Group General
Manager Public Affairs Division of Nigeria
National Petroleum Corporation
Obinna as a little child had his Nursery
and Primary education in Nigeria and
then moved to Rainbow College also
in Nigeria before moving outside the
country to study Broadcasting and
Communication in Connecticut School of
Broadcasting
LEAVING NIGERIA A STUDENT RETURNING A DJ
While Obinna was still in Nigeria he had
always tagged along with his father to
the Raypower Studios every Saturday
where his father hosted the Open House
Party right from when he was a kid young
Obinna has always learnt from watching
other people and for him watching DJ
Jimmy Jatt and DJ FX2 playing in the
studio sub-consciously made him learnt
DJing informally
Moving out of Nigeria for his tertiary
education his passion became his
second source of making more aside
his allowances he got from home With
support from his father he got his first
set of DJ equipment and with practice
he became an option for birthday parties
and gigs around campus
His planned return to Nigeria fully was
scheduled for December 2012 but due
to the ill-fated Dana Air crash which had
on board his father he came back early
in June and being the eldest son with
responsibilities he stayed back ever since
to continue his trade as DJ
DJ OBIKeep calm DJ Obi got this
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When Obinna was leaving Nigeria the
Nigeria entertainment industry was
just forming and that also gave him an
insight of what Nigeria music industry
was at that time Coming back at a
time when the industry can be termed
lsquoexplosiversquo DJ OBI is boastful he was here
from the onset
FROM HOUSE PARTIES TO BECOMING SYNDIK8 RECORDS OFFICIAL DJ
When DJ OBI kick started his DJing
career he started with house parties and
birthday gigs as that was the best way
he felt he could perfected his DJing skills
His first ever experience was however
not funny as his speaker blew at his first
ever house party Not deterred he kept
on the hustle and became a go-to DJ for
most Nigeria A-list artistes when they
came into the United States for gigs
He also worked with show promoters
as well and was able to open for Lupe
Fiasco at an event which to him was his
first and major breakthrough for a new
DJ like him During all these grinds he
met Naeto C MI Lynxxx DJ Neptune DJ
Humility and a couple of other artistes
that came into the states
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his
tent with SYNDIK8 Records although he
has all along been under his owned self
imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he
founded with a pharmacist cousin of his
Paul Ajuonuma
Presently the official DJ for SYNDIK8
same label that houses LYNXXX BLINK
and NEDU Being the DJ he is steadily
grinding as he gets to work always
whenever each artiste is working aside
his own personal project Call him DJ
WORKAHOLIC and you wouldnrsquot be wrong
at all He also has released materials and
he plans on dropping a DJ MIXTAPE later
in 2014
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FOLLOWING HIS FATHER FOOTSTEPS
No doubt DJ OBI has much respect for his father [May his soul
rest in peace] and obviously his father has a significant influence
in him becoming a DJ From following him to the studio and
getting support from him But do we see DJ OBI actually tailing
his father steps who went from hosting to becoming Group
General Manager Public Affairs Department of NNPC
He did confirm he doesnrsquot see himself taking a 9-5 job He tried
it once when he worked in a bank in the US but the zeal wasnrsquot
there and he had to quit facing his DJing career fully
DJ WITH NO HEADPHONEShellipHELL YEAH THATrsquoS DJ OBI
One distinctive feature of DJ OBI is that he plays with no
headphones on While in the states his signature outfit was
usually a corporate suit while playing but coming to Nigeria
where the weather is quite hot he opted to wearing T-Shirts and
hats [All branded in DJ OBIrsquos name]
CHALLENGES SO FAR
Though born with a silver spoon DJ OBI still has his own
fair share of challenges with the death of his father more
responsibilities became rested on his shoulders and to keep
surviving his career needed all the push it can get by playing
at more gigs
Exclusively he mentioned most show organizerspromoters
always look out for so many factors before selecting as to which
DJ would best suit them of such factors he mentioned being a
radio DJ has always popped up and has limited him to playing
at some functions Why then not take up a job as a radio DJ
since that would further add to his profile and keep more jobs
coming He did say he has gotten offers but he wants a platform
where as a radio DJ he gets to interact with listeners not as an
OAP but as a DJ quite an ambitious concept you say
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his tent with SYNDIK8
Records although he has all along been under his owned
self imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he founded with a
pharmacist cousin of his Paul Ajuonuma
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In 2006 Cynthia ldquoCVONrdquo Okpala became an MTV BASE VJ being a Nigerian to achieve that platform was fabulous coupled with the fact that she was female also made it a great achievement Seven years later precisely in 2013 MTV BASE AFRICA announced Ehizojia Okoeguale as the winner of their MTV BASE VJ Search Nigeria making him the first ever male Nigerian MTV BASE VJ
INTERVIEW CREDITS ANSLEM JON amp OLELE BISALOCATION MUNCHIES RESTAURANT IKOYI
iNTERViEW - ehiz
MEET ehiz
NigERiArsquoS FiRST
MAlE mtv base vJ
Always full of life
Ehizojia Okoeguale or
Ehiz as he is fondly
called opened up to Tush
Magazine on how his
experience has been so
far
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Afro doesnrsquot look good on me dread is just perfect on merdquo
SLIM DADA BOY
Meeting with Ehiz the first time You cannot but help notice his ldquovery slimrdquo body and his dreadlocked hair which make him look like a very naughty guy [actually he is] coupled with his ever smiling face he confuses you on which perspective to view him His signature dreadlocked hair has come to be accepted even when other personalities are cutting theirs off his three years old dreadlocked which he started growing in November 2011 didnrsquot cause a fuss between him and his parents even his mum helped him out to tie his first ever lock On why he chooses to keep dread he said ldquoAfro
doesnrsquot look good on me skin also makes me look weird dread is just perfect on merdquo he said Asked also if he sees himself also cutting off his dread just like other personalities He stared directly into the TV in front and shouted ldquoNOrdquo
FROM UNIVERSITY GRADUATE TO BECOMING A MTV BASE VJ
Ehiz as he now generally called went to University of Benin to study Mechanical Engineering but due to some certain reasons he left in 2008 and completed his tertiary education at Lead City University graduating with a BSc in Computer science Being the
last child of his parents no particular pressure was placed on him as he was sourcing for jobs here and there On a particular day after watching the VJ Search advert on TV his Mum sat with him and advised him into participating knowing full well her son is quite an ldquointelligent talkativerdquo yet he was reluctant into participating until his Mummy got him the form and that made him have no other option than to go for it not knowing that was the beginning of a new career for him
In January 2013 with a panelist that included MI Tim Harwood and Funke Akindele Ehizojia ldquoEHIZrdquo Okoeguale was announced winner of the VJ
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search competition which sees him joining other MTV Base in-house VJs such as Nomuzi and Sizwe Dhlomo from MTV Base SA
LIFE AS A VJ
ldquoFor me bro am totally enjoying my life using my abilities positivelyrdquo he says smilingly about his life as a MTV Base VJ Hosting four shows namely Top Ten Street Request Select 10 and Continuity on the MTV Base platforms sees Ehiz working real hard
ldquoI really donrsquot have free days most times am usually at the studio recording interviews or working on myself personally to becoming the best at what I dordquo he further adds Being with MTV Base for a year and some couple of months now has taught this young talented dude lot of experience so far
Ehiz has gradually built his confidence daily this you can tell if you are a regular watcher of the MTV Base Show being aired across local stations and o digital satellite station as well
Most persons after achieving such feat tend to change their attitude towards
their old friends but thatrsquos not very Ehiz as he still relates and connects well with his old friends normally ldquoOmo why I go form ke I don even go host two weddings for two of my old friends for Beninrdquo he emphasized So how well have you been able to relate with everyone without affecting
Imag
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Grap
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Continued from Page 25
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people and your career He answered by saying ldquoWisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
OAP AT THE BEAT 999 AND HOST AT LOUD N PROUD Live SERIES
Recently Ehiz joined renowned on-air-personality Olisa Adibua and Osi at The Beat 999 to co-host the Morning Rush which runs every week days Are you trying to become an OAP as well We sought to know and he
replied ldquoI swear I just love everything am doing right now I tried the OAP thingy back then at Benin but I never took it serious and I didnrsquot see myself becoming an OAP I just love to talk and any platform I can get to talk I talkrdquo well thatrsquos awesome since he gets paid for talking Seems Ehiz is apparently utilizing his talents on every platform he gets
He is also the co-host at the monthly LoudNProudLive which is held at the Intercontinental Hotel Victoria Island Combining all these talk shows
sure sounds like a hell load of hard work which if not careful could get mixed up but for Ehiz with time and personal training he has comfortably differentiated very platform he is on and still maintain his ldquomischievous personalityrdquo
EHIZ ndash THE SHUGA ACTOR
Aspiring to becoming an Oscar Award winner like Lupita Nrsquoyongo who also starred in one of MTV Base Shuga series Ehiz debuted as an actor in the MTV Base Shuga Series 3 and just as he says lsquoI enjoyed the 7-seconds of fame on Shugardquo On whether he would be taking up a career in acting jovially he says ldquoYou never know I might just end up like Lupitardquo
For me Irsquom totally enjoying my life using my abilities positively Wisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
Ehiz
Enzo
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iNTERViEW - enzO
enzO
chOcBOinatiOn ARTiST
gENRE afro-popPhoto credits Post-prx Graphixed
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MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD Period There is nothing else to describe the relationshiprdquo
Can you kindly introduce yourself- real names educational backgroundamp family background
- My name is Enzo Irsquom an afro-pop Nigerian artist based in Lagos and America under the indestructible ChocBoiNation Enzo is a combination of all my names and I legalized it ENZO
Whatrsquos your state of srigin and birthdate
- I am from Jos (Plateau State)
How was growing up like for you
- Growing up has been my most adventurous time and still is because as humans we
grow every single day based on our experiences in life I must say growing up is one heck of a bumpy
and joyous ride at the same time
Whatrsquos your relationship with MI amp ICE PRINCE
- MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD period therersquos nothing else to describe the relationship
Did knowing MI and ICE PRINCE influence your signing to CHOC BOI
NATION
- Before one is actually labeled a member of the ChocBoiNation you have to earn it relative or not everyone goes through their own
form of artist development MI being legendary knows true
artistry however different we all are As the head of the family he has the final say
- MI and ICEPRINCE are definitely strong influences
they inspire me every single
time I mean who wouldnrsquot want to be like their big brothers when they grow up huh lol
Can you enlighten us more on CHOC BOI NATION - current artistes on the labelconnection with Chocolate City
- ChocBoiNation is a combination of ChocolateCity and LoopyMusic thatrsquos the family
You seem not fully resident in Nigeria and why is that so
- I live in Lagos and America as I mentioned earlier and this is because they are both my homeland
Have you ever had an incident that has occurred to you which have helped boost your confidence as an artiste
- Yes actually recently for the first time in my life I had a bad performance on stage because I was going through personal issues and did not prepare for it MI called me to speak to me about it and he did say some deep words to me after the fact People will never understand the reason why what happened happened So no matter what the problem is suck it all up prepare yourself mentally channel your energy and give it your best on stage so the same thing never repeats itself All artists go through that one bad show it is part of the journey and you just make sure you win That talk gave me all I needed I am never afraid to fall and rise again I am human after all
How would you describe yourself generally in a sentence
- I am the most intelligent adventurous and fun to be with type risk taking imperfect person ever
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Who would you call your mentors
- My mentors in music are Prince Madonna MI Janet Jackson Aliyah Brenda Fassie MIA fela Chaka Chaka Bob Marleygot a long list Lol
Source of inspiration
- My Family
Being a lady what plans have you got to invade the Nigerian music industry
- How about you guys wait and see
Hahaa Okay When exactly did you start your music career professionally
- Professionally itrsquos been a few years I have been underground and now uptown if you know what I mean
How many official singles do you have out on airplay
- Irsquove got ldquoI WANT YOUrdquo and ldquoINTERNATIONAL GIRLrdquo out on air
What genre of music do you do
- Afro-Pop
In the next five years where do you
envision ENZO
- Way bigger and better as an artist generally
Just for your fans to know especially the guys are you hooked
- LOL love me for me no matter my status Hooked or not I am still here for all my fans (smiles)Whatrsquos your relationship with Ngozi Omambala of NMO Management
- NG as I call her is my manager and girlfriend She is that one person that represents the ultimate hustle of a woman No matter what happens in life you can always dust
yourself and rise again She is amazing and this is not just talk
If you werenrsquot making music what would you have yourself doing
- I canrsquot not do music no matter what I do is always affiliated with music so itrsquos not possible
What are your plans to take over the Nigerian music industry
- We donrsquot take over it we add to it Nigerian music is ours from birth every Nigerian is born with it Itrsquos not about how good you sing itrsquos about how you influence the land with what you were born with That is what
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CHOCBOINATION is about Letting people know that all types of artists are special behind the desk or on stage we are all artists of a different kind
As a young person whatrsquos your philosophy about life My philosophy inlife are based on two statements
- I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world
- I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner I believe in kissing kissing a lot I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles
Last words to young persons trying to leave a positive impact
- Never act bigger than anyone and never let anyone act bigger than you You are human but in reality you can be SuperHuman
Been a female whatrsquos your sense of fashion and what do you feel comfortable in
- I Dress based on my mood and I honestly feel comfortable wearing shorts T-shirts and sneakers
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the worldrdquo
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ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
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cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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If you donrsquot come correct you canrsquot work with my beat and thatrsquos because there is a whole lot of stuffs running through my head when am making a beat I apparently need a compatible artiste to make it sound wellrdquo
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Scheduling an interview with a producer
is one sure feat to achieve you must
definitely keep to schedule as most of
them always have their time busy [At
least the serious ones]
My interview with SARZ was scheduled
for 200 pm and because of my experience
with Lagos traffic I set out quite early
getting to the studio [I couldnrsquot get him
out to conduct the interview elsewhere]
On my arrival I met a calm young man
trying to perfect an already ear-pleasant
beat
In the last three years the name SARZ
has grown exponentially to becoming
relevant when it comes to music
production in Nigeria
Born Osaretin Osabuohein this Lagos
born and bred young dude who is from
Edo state sojournrsquos into the world of music
production started when a friend of his
introduced him to an audio production
software to play around with of which he
did come out with an awesome beat that
he had to sell his first ever made beat
Prior to that SARZ has always had a flare
for music production which made him
remembers the beat to any song even as
a little boy Horning his skills better he
was able to work on one of Lord of Ajasarsquos
project and with that he got connected
with a whole lot of music artistes from
Ruggedman Shank to Jahbless Dagrin
and many more
Not relenting on his hustle he produced
the beat to Dagrinrsquos Kondo which got
him fully introduced into the Nigeria
Music Industry as a very talented music
producer The ripple effect that followed
amazed this young individual and that
has been his driving force ever since
Another of SARZrsquos motivation is getting
inspiration from WIZKID who he proudly
boasts has been one of the few artistes
that can comfortable flow on his beats
in his words ldquoAs an artiste if you donrsquot
come correct you canrsquot work with my beat
and thatrsquos because there is a whole lot of
stuffs running through my head when am
making a beat and I tend to create it so I
apparently need a compactable artiste to
make it sound wellrdquo
Recognizing his effort in 2012 Don
Jazzy handed over to him the award for
producer of the year and to him that was
such a great accolade to receive from a
personality like Don Jazzy Also in 2013
NIKE announced SARZ as their brand
ambassador and he is hoping to achieve
more accomplishment
Though he is a hardworker he tends to
fit his schedules into a 9-5 job to enable
him have time for his family friends and
to relax
MAJOR HITS PRODUCED BY SARZ
bull Jaiye Jaiye ndash Wizkidbull Samba ndash Sarz ft Wizkidbull Ghetto ndash Shankbull Fantasi ndash Reminiscebull Kondo ndash Da Grin
We caught up with A-list music producer and Nike brand ambassador Sarz
CREATiVE
celebrity hub
BEATS BY SARz
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ldquoAs a son to an elite businessman who
was into oil and gas business one would
have expected to see him follow in his
fatherrsquos footsteps but hell NO DJ OBI
found his calling in music and mixing
songs Tush Magazine caught up with
him as he sheds lights into his life career
and familyrdquo
INTRODUCTIONEARLY BEGINNING
DJ OBI was born in the mid 80rsquos
Christened Obinna Ajuonuma he is son
to Dr Levi Ajuonuma one of Nigeria
respected presenter in the broadcasting
industry (Open House Party on Raypower)
although he later branched into oil and
gas and grew to becoming Group General
Manager Public Affairs Division of Nigeria
National Petroleum Corporation
Obinna as a little child had his Nursery
and Primary education in Nigeria and
then moved to Rainbow College also
in Nigeria before moving outside the
country to study Broadcasting and
Communication in Connecticut School of
Broadcasting
LEAVING NIGERIA A STUDENT RETURNING A DJ
While Obinna was still in Nigeria he had
always tagged along with his father to
the Raypower Studios every Saturday
where his father hosted the Open House
Party right from when he was a kid young
Obinna has always learnt from watching
other people and for him watching DJ
Jimmy Jatt and DJ FX2 playing in the
studio sub-consciously made him learnt
DJing informally
Moving out of Nigeria for his tertiary
education his passion became his
second source of making more aside
his allowances he got from home With
support from his father he got his first
set of DJ equipment and with practice
he became an option for birthday parties
and gigs around campus
His planned return to Nigeria fully was
scheduled for December 2012 but due
to the ill-fated Dana Air crash which had
on board his father he came back early
in June and being the eldest son with
responsibilities he stayed back ever since
to continue his trade as DJ
DJ OBIKeep calm DJ Obi got this
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When Obinna was leaving Nigeria the
Nigeria entertainment industry was
just forming and that also gave him an
insight of what Nigeria music industry
was at that time Coming back at a
time when the industry can be termed
lsquoexplosiversquo DJ OBI is boastful he was here
from the onset
FROM HOUSE PARTIES TO BECOMING SYNDIK8 RECORDS OFFICIAL DJ
When DJ OBI kick started his DJing
career he started with house parties and
birthday gigs as that was the best way
he felt he could perfected his DJing skills
His first ever experience was however
not funny as his speaker blew at his first
ever house party Not deterred he kept
on the hustle and became a go-to DJ for
most Nigeria A-list artistes when they
came into the United States for gigs
He also worked with show promoters
as well and was able to open for Lupe
Fiasco at an event which to him was his
first and major breakthrough for a new
DJ like him During all these grinds he
met Naeto C MI Lynxxx DJ Neptune DJ
Humility and a couple of other artistes
that came into the states
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his
tent with SYNDIK8 Records although he
has all along been under his owned self
imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he
founded with a pharmacist cousin of his
Paul Ajuonuma
Presently the official DJ for SYNDIK8
same label that houses LYNXXX BLINK
and NEDU Being the DJ he is steadily
grinding as he gets to work always
whenever each artiste is working aside
his own personal project Call him DJ
WORKAHOLIC and you wouldnrsquot be wrong
at all He also has released materials and
he plans on dropping a DJ MIXTAPE later
in 2014
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FOLLOWING HIS FATHER FOOTSTEPS
No doubt DJ OBI has much respect for his father [May his soul
rest in peace] and obviously his father has a significant influence
in him becoming a DJ From following him to the studio and
getting support from him But do we see DJ OBI actually tailing
his father steps who went from hosting to becoming Group
General Manager Public Affairs Department of NNPC
He did confirm he doesnrsquot see himself taking a 9-5 job He tried
it once when he worked in a bank in the US but the zeal wasnrsquot
there and he had to quit facing his DJing career fully
DJ WITH NO HEADPHONEShellipHELL YEAH THATrsquoS DJ OBI
One distinctive feature of DJ OBI is that he plays with no
headphones on While in the states his signature outfit was
usually a corporate suit while playing but coming to Nigeria
where the weather is quite hot he opted to wearing T-Shirts and
hats [All branded in DJ OBIrsquos name]
CHALLENGES SO FAR
Though born with a silver spoon DJ OBI still has his own
fair share of challenges with the death of his father more
responsibilities became rested on his shoulders and to keep
surviving his career needed all the push it can get by playing
at more gigs
Exclusively he mentioned most show organizerspromoters
always look out for so many factors before selecting as to which
DJ would best suit them of such factors he mentioned being a
radio DJ has always popped up and has limited him to playing
at some functions Why then not take up a job as a radio DJ
since that would further add to his profile and keep more jobs
coming He did say he has gotten offers but he wants a platform
where as a radio DJ he gets to interact with listeners not as an
OAP but as a DJ quite an ambitious concept you say
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his tent with SYNDIK8
Records although he has all along been under his owned
self imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he founded with a
pharmacist cousin of his Paul Ajuonuma
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In 2006 Cynthia ldquoCVONrdquo Okpala became an MTV BASE VJ being a Nigerian to achieve that platform was fabulous coupled with the fact that she was female also made it a great achievement Seven years later precisely in 2013 MTV BASE AFRICA announced Ehizojia Okoeguale as the winner of their MTV BASE VJ Search Nigeria making him the first ever male Nigerian MTV BASE VJ
INTERVIEW CREDITS ANSLEM JON amp OLELE BISALOCATION MUNCHIES RESTAURANT IKOYI
iNTERViEW - ehiz
MEET ehiz
NigERiArsquoS FiRST
MAlE mtv base vJ
Always full of life
Ehizojia Okoeguale or
Ehiz as he is fondly
called opened up to Tush
Magazine on how his
experience has been so
far
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Afro doesnrsquot look good on me dread is just perfect on merdquo
SLIM DADA BOY
Meeting with Ehiz the first time You cannot but help notice his ldquovery slimrdquo body and his dreadlocked hair which make him look like a very naughty guy [actually he is] coupled with his ever smiling face he confuses you on which perspective to view him His signature dreadlocked hair has come to be accepted even when other personalities are cutting theirs off his three years old dreadlocked which he started growing in November 2011 didnrsquot cause a fuss between him and his parents even his mum helped him out to tie his first ever lock On why he chooses to keep dread he said ldquoAfro
doesnrsquot look good on me skin also makes me look weird dread is just perfect on merdquo he said Asked also if he sees himself also cutting off his dread just like other personalities He stared directly into the TV in front and shouted ldquoNOrdquo
FROM UNIVERSITY GRADUATE TO BECOMING A MTV BASE VJ
Ehiz as he now generally called went to University of Benin to study Mechanical Engineering but due to some certain reasons he left in 2008 and completed his tertiary education at Lead City University graduating with a BSc in Computer science Being the
last child of his parents no particular pressure was placed on him as he was sourcing for jobs here and there On a particular day after watching the VJ Search advert on TV his Mum sat with him and advised him into participating knowing full well her son is quite an ldquointelligent talkativerdquo yet he was reluctant into participating until his Mummy got him the form and that made him have no other option than to go for it not knowing that was the beginning of a new career for him
In January 2013 with a panelist that included MI Tim Harwood and Funke Akindele Ehizojia ldquoEHIZrdquo Okoeguale was announced winner of the VJ
24 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
search competition which sees him joining other MTV Base in-house VJs such as Nomuzi and Sizwe Dhlomo from MTV Base SA
LIFE AS A VJ
ldquoFor me bro am totally enjoying my life using my abilities positivelyrdquo he says smilingly about his life as a MTV Base VJ Hosting four shows namely Top Ten Street Request Select 10 and Continuity on the MTV Base platforms sees Ehiz working real hard
ldquoI really donrsquot have free days most times am usually at the studio recording interviews or working on myself personally to becoming the best at what I dordquo he further adds Being with MTV Base for a year and some couple of months now has taught this young talented dude lot of experience so far
Ehiz has gradually built his confidence daily this you can tell if you are a regular watcher of the MTV Base Show being aired across local stations and o digital satellite station as well
Most persons after achieving such feat tend to change their attitude towards
their old friends but thatrsquos not very Ehiz as he still relates and connects well with his old friends normally ldquoOmo why I go form ke I don even go host two weddings for two of my old friends for Beninrdquo he emphasized So how well have you been able to relate with everyone without affecting
Imag
e Po
st-P
rx b
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Grap
hixe
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Continued from Page 25
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people and your career He answered by saying ldquoWisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
OAP AT THE BEAT 999 AND HOST AT LOUD N PROUD Live SERIES
Recently Ehiz joined renowned on-air-personality Olisa Adibua and Osi at The Beat 999 to co-host the Morning Rush which runs every week days Are you trying to become an OAP as well We sought to know and he
replied ldquoI swear I just love everything am doing right now I tried the OAP thingy back then at Benin but I never took it serious and I didnrsquot see myself becoming an OAP I just love to talk and any platform I can get to talk I talkrdquo well thatrsquos awesome since he gets paid for talking Seems Ehiz is apparently utilizing his talents on every platform he gets
He is also the co-host at the monthly LoudNProudLive which is held at the Intercontinental Hotel Victoria Island Combining all these talk shows
sure sounds like a hell load of hard work which if not careful could get mixed up but for Ehiz with time and personal training he has comfortably differentiated very platform he is on and still maintain his ldquomischievous personalityrdquo
EHIZ ndash THE SHUGA ACTOR
Aspiring to becoming an Oscar Award winner like Lupita Nrsquoyongo who also starred in one of MTV Base Shuga series Ehiz debuted as an actor in the MTV Base Shuga Series 3 and just as he says lsquoI enjoyed the 7-seconds of fame on Shugardquo On whether he would be taking up a career in acting jovially he says ldquoYou never know I might just end up like Lupitardquo
For me Irsquom totally enjoying my life using my abilities positively Wisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
Ehiz
Enzo
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iNTERViEW - enzO
enzO
chOcBOinatiOn ARTiST
gENRE afro-popPhoto credits Post-prx Graphixed
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MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD Period There is nothing else to describe the relationshiprdquo
Can you kindly introduce yourself- real names educational backgroundamp family background
- My name is Enzo Irsquom an afro-pop Nigerian artist based in Lagos and America under the indestructible ChocBoiNation Enzo is a combination of all my names and I legalized it ENZO
Whatrsquos your state of srigin and birthdate
- I am from Jos (Plateau State)
How was growing up like for you
- Growing up has been my most adventurous time and still is because as humans we
grow every single day based on our experiences in life I must say growing up is one heck of a bumpy
and joyous ride at the same time
Whatrsquos your relationship with MI amp ICE PRINCE
- MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD period therersquos nothing else to describe the relationship
Did knowing MI and ICE PRINCE influence your signing to CHOC BOI
NATION
- Before one is actually labeled a member of the ChocBoiNation you have to earn it relative or not everyone goes through their own
form of artist development MI being legendary knows true
artistry however different we all are As the head of the family he has the final say
- MI and ICEPRINCE are definitely strong influences
they inspire me every single
time I mean who wouldnrsquot want to be like their big brothers when they grow up huh lol
Can you enlighten us more on CHOC BOI NATION - current artistes on the labelconnection with Chocolate City
- ChocBoiNation is a combination of ChocolateCity and LoopyMusic thatrsquos the family
You seem not fully resident in Nigeria and why is that so
- I live in Lagos and America as I mentioned earlier and this is because they are both my homeland
Have you ever had an incident that has occurred to you which have helped boost your confidence as an artiste
- Yes actually recently for the first time in my life I had a bad performance on stage because I was going through personal issues and did not prepare for it MI called me to speak to me about it and he did say some deep words to me after the fact People will never understand the reason why what happened happened So no matter what the problem is suck it all up prepare yourself mentally channel your energy and give it your best on stage so the same thing never repeats itself All artists go through that one bad show it is part of the journey and you just make sure you win That talk gave me all I needed I am never afraid to fall and rise again I am human after all
How would you describe yourself generally in a sentence
- I am the most intelligent adventurous and fun to be with type risk taking imperfect person ever
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Who would you call your mentors
- My mentors in music are Prince Madonna MI Janet Jackson Aliyah Brenda Fassie MIA fela Chaka Chaka Bob Marleygot a long list Lol
Source of inspiration
- My Family
Being a lady what plans have you got to invade the Nigerian music industry
- How about you guys wait and see
Hahaa Okay When exactly did you start your music career professionally
- Professionally itrsquos been a few years I have been underground and now uptown if you know what I mean
How many official singles do you have out on airplay
- Irsquove got ldquoI WANT YOUrdquo and ldquoINTERNATIONAL GIRLrdquo out on air
What genre of music do you do
- Afro-Pop
In the next five years where do you
envision ENZO
- Way bigger and better as an artist generally
Just for your fans to know especially the guys are you hooked
- LOL love me for me no matter my status Hooked or not I am still here for all my fans (smiles)Whatrsquos your relationship with Ngozi Omambala of NMO Management
- NG as I call her is my manager and girlfriend She is that one person that represents the ultimate hustle of a woman No matter what happens in life you can always dust
yourself and rise again She is amazing and this is not just talk
If you werenrsquot making music what would you have yourself doing
- I canrsquot not do music no matter what I do is always affiliated with music so itrsquos not possible
What are your plans to take over the Nigerian music industry
- We donrsquot take over it we add to it Nigerian music is ours from birth every Nigerian is born with it Itrsquos not about how good you sing itrsquos about how you influence the land with what you were born with That is what
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CHOCBOINATION is about Letting people know that all types of artists are special behind the desk or on stage we are all artists of a different kind
As a young person whatrsquos your philosophy about life My philosophy inlife are based on two statements
- I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world
- I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner I believe in kissing kissing a lot I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles
Last words to young persons trying to leave a positive impact
- Never act bigger than anyone and never let anyone act bigger than you You are human but in reality you can be SuperHuman
Been a female whatrsquos your sense of fashion and what do you feel comfortable in
- I Dress based on my mood and I honestly feel comfortable wearing shorts T-shirts and sneakers
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the worldrdquo
Imag
e Po
st-P
rx b
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Gra
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ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 33
cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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ost-
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
Powered by Amarelis
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STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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Scheduling an interview with a producer
is one sure feat to achieve you must
definitely keep to schedule as most of
them always have their time busy [At
least the serious ones]
My interview with SARZ was scheduled
for 200 pm and because of my experience
with Lagos traffic I set out quite early
getting to the studio [I couldnrsquot get him
out to conduct the interview elsewhere]
On my arrival I met a calm young man
trying to perfect an already ear-pleasant
beat
In the last three years the name SARZ
has grown exponentially to becoming
relevant when it comes to music
production in Nigeria
Born Osaretin Osabuohein this Lagos
born and bred young dude who is from
Edo state sojournrsquos into the world of music
production started when a friend of his
introduced him to an audio production
software to play around with of which he
did come out with an awesome beat that
he had to sell his first ever made beat
Prior to that SARZ has always had a flare
for music production which made him
remembers the beat to any song even as
a little boy Horning his skills better he
was able to work on one of Lord of Ajasarsquos
project and with that he got connected
with a whole lot of music artistes from
Ruggedman Shank to Jahbless Dagrin
and many more
Not relenting on his hustle he produced
the beat to Dagrinrsquos Kondo which got
him fully introduced into the Nigeria
Music Industry as a very talented music
producer The ripple effect that followed
amazed this young individual and that
has been his driving force ever since
Another of SARZrsquos motivation is getting
inspiration from WIZKID who he proudly
boasts has been one of the few artistes
that can comfortable flow on his beats
in his words ldquoAs an artiste if you donrsquot
come correct you canrsquot work with my beat
and thatrsquos because there is a whole lot of
stuffs running through my head when am
making a beat and I tend to create it so I
apparently need a compactable artiste to
make it sound wellrdquo
Recognizing his effort in 2012 Don
Jazzy handed over to him the award for
producer of the year and to him that was
such a great accolade to receive from a
personality like Don Jazzy Also in 2013
NIKE announced SARZ as their brand
ambassador and he is hoping to achieve
more accomplishment
Though he is a hardworker he tends to
fit his schedules into a 9-5 job to enable
him have time for his family friends and
to relax
MAJOR HITS PRODUCED BY SARZ
bull Jaiye Jaiye ndash Wizkidbull Samba ndash Sarz ft Wizkidbull Ghetto ndash Shankbull Fantasi ndash Reminiscebull Kondo ndash Da Grin
We caught up with A-list music producer and Nike brand ambassador Sarz
CREATiVE
celebrity hub
BEATS BY SARz
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ldquoAs a son to an elite businessman who
was into oil and gas business one would
have expected to see him follow in his
fatherrsquos footsteps but hell NO DJ OBI
found his calling in music and mixing
songs Tush Magazine caught up with
him as he sheds lights into his life career
and familyrdquo
INTRODUCTIONEARLY BEGINNING
DJ OBI was born in the mid 80rsquos
Christened Obinna Ajuonuma he is son
to Dr Levi Ajuonuma one of Nigeria
respected presenter in the broadcasting
industry (Open House Party on Raypower)
although he later branched into oil and
gas and grew to becoming Group General
Manager Public Affairs Division of Nigeria
National Petroleum Corporation
Obinna as a little child had his Nursery
and Primary education in Nigeria and
then moved to Rainbow College also
in Nigeria before moving outside the
country to study Broadcasting and
Communication in Connecticut School of
Broadcasting
LEAVING NIGERIA A STUDENT RETURNING A DJ
While Obinna was still in Nigeria he had
always tagged along with his father to
the Raypower Studios every Saturday
where his father hosted the Open House
Party right from when he was a kid young
Obinna has always learnt from watching
other people and for him watching DJ
Jimmy Jatt and DJ FX2 playing in the
studio sub-consciously made him learnt
DJing informally
Moving out of Nigeria for his tertiary
education his passion became his
second source of making more aside
his allowances he got from home With
support from his father he got his first
set of DJ equipment and with practice
he became an option for birthday parties
and gigs around campus
His planned return to Nigeria fully was
scheduled for December 2012 but due
to the ill-fated Dana Air crash which had
on board his father he came back early
in June and being the eldest son with
responsibilities he stayed back ever since
to continue his trade as DJ
DJ OBIKeep calm DJ Obi got this
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When Obinna was leaving Nigeria the
Nigeria entertainment industry was
just forming and that also gave him an
insight of what Nigeria music industry
was at that time Coming back at a
time when the industry can be termed
lsquoexplosiversquo DJ OBI is boastful he was here
from the onset
FROM HOUSE PARTIES TO BECOMING SYNDIK8 RECORDS OFFICIAL DJ
When DJ OBI kick started his DJing
career he started with house parties and
birthday gigs as that was the best way
he felt he could perfected his DJing skills
His first ever experience was however
not funny as his speaker blew at his first
ever house party Not deterred he kept
on the hustle and became a go-to DJ for
most Nigeria A-list artistes when they
came into the United States for gigs
He also worked with show promoters
as well and was able to open for Lupe
Fiasco at an event which to him was his
first and major breakthrough for a new
DJ like him During all these grinds he
met Naeto C MI Lynxxx DJ Neptune DJ
Humility and a couple of other artistes
that came into the states
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his
tent with SYNDIK8 Records although he
has all along been under his owned self
imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he
founded with a pharmacist cousin of his
Paul Ajuonuma
Presently the official DJ for SYNDIK8
same label that houses LYNXXX BLINK
and NEDU Being the DJ he is steadily
grinding as he gets to work always
whenever each artiste is working aside
his own personal project Call him DJ
WORKAHOLIC and you wouldnrsquot be wrong
at all He also has released materials and
he plans on dropping a DJ MIXTAPE later
in 2014
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FOLLOWING HIS FATHER FOOTSTEPS
No doubt DJ OBI has much respect for his father [May his soul
rest in peace] and obviously his father has a significant influence
in him becoming a DJ From following him to the studio and
getting support from him But do we see DJ OBI actually tailing
his father steps who went from hosting to becoming Group
General Manager Public Affairs Department of NNPC
He did confirm he doesnrsquot see himself taking a 9-5 job He tried
it once when he worked in a bank in the US but the zeal wasnrsquot
there and he had to quit facing his DJing career fully
DJ WITH NO HEADPHONEShellipHELL YEAH THATrsquoS DJ OBI
One distinctive feature of DJ OBI is that he plays with no
headphones on While in the states his signature outfit was
usually a corporate suit while playing but coming to Nigeria
where the weather is quite hot he opted to wearing T-Shirts and
hats [All branded in DJ OBIrsquos name]
CHALLENGES SO FAR
Though born with a silver spoon DJ OBI still has his own
fair share of challenges with the death of his father more
responsibilities became rested on his shoulders and to keep
surviving his career needed all the push it can get by playing
at more gigs
Exclusively he mentioned most show organizerspromoters
always look out for so many factors before selecting as to which
DJ would best suit them of such factors he mentioned being a
radio DJ has always popped up and has limited him to playing
at some functions Why then not take up a job as a radio DJ
since that would further add to his profile and keep more jobs
coming He did say he has gotten offers but he wants a platform
where as a radio DJ he gets to interact with listeners not as an
OAP but as a DJ quite an ambitious concept you say
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his tent with SYNDIK8
Records although he has all along been under his owned
self imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he founded with a
pharmacist cousin of his Paul Ajuonuma
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In 2006 Cynthia ldquoCVONrdquo Okpala became an MTV BASE VJ being a Nigerian to achieve that platform was fabulous coupled with the fact that she was female also made it a great achievement Seven years later precisely in 2013 MTV BASE AFRICA announced Ehizojia Okoeguale as the winner of their MTV BASE VJ Search Nigeria making him the first ever male Nigerian MTV BASE VJ
INTERVIEW CREDITS ANSLEM JON amp OLELE BISALOCATION MUNCHIES RESTAURANT IKOYI
iNTERViEW - ehiz
MEET ehiz
NigERiArsquoS FiRST
MAlE mtv base vJ
Always full of life
Ehizojia Okoeguale or
Ehiz as he is fondly
called opened up to Tush
Magazine on how his
experience has been so
far
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Afro doesnrsquot look good on me dread is just perfect on merdquo
SLIM DADA BOY
Meeting with Ehiz the first time You cannot but help notice his ldquovery slimrdquo body and his dreadlocked hair which make him look like a very naughty guy [actually he is] coupled with his ever smiling face he confuses you on which perspective to view him His signature dreadlocked hair has come to be accepted even when other personalities are cutting theirs off his three years old dreadlocked which he started growing in November 2011 didnrsquot cause a fuss between him and his parents even his mum helped him out to tie his first ever lock On why he chooses to keep dread he said ldquoAfro
doesnrsquot look good on me skin also makes me look weird dread is just perfect on merdquo he said Asked also if he sees himself also cutting off his dread just like other personalities He stared directly into the TV in front and shouted ldquoNOrdquo
FROM UNIVERSITY GRADUATE TO BECOMING A MTV BASE VJ
Ehiz as he now generally called went to University of Benin to study Mechanical Engineering but due to some certain reasons he left in 2008 and completed his tertiary education at Lead City University graduating with a BSc in Computer science Being the
last child of his parents no particular pressure was placed on him as he was sourcing for jobs here and there On a particular day after watching the VJ Search advert on TV his Mum sat with him and advised him into participating knowing full well her son is quite an ldquointelligent talkativerdquo yet he was reluctant into participating until his Mummy got him the form and that made him have no other option than to go for it not knowing that was the beginning of a new career for him
In January 2013 with a panelist that included MI Tim Harwood and Funke Akindele Ehizojia ldquoEHIZrdquo Okoeguale was announced winner of the VJ
24 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
search competition which sees him joining other MTV Base in-house VJs such as Nomuzi and Sizwe Dhlomo from MTV Base SA
LIFE AS A VJ
ldquoFor me bro am totally enjoying my life using my abilities positivelyrdquo he says smilingly about his life as a MTV Base VJ Hosting four shows namely Top Ten Street Request Select 10 and Continuity on the MTV Base platforms sees Ehiz working real hard
ldquoI really donrsquot have free days most times am usually at the studio recording interviews or working on myself personally to becoming the best at what I dordquo he further adds Being with MTV Base for a year and some couple of months now has taught this young talented dude lot of experience so far
Ehiz has gradually built his confidence daily this you can tell if you are a regular watcher of the MTV Base Show being aired across local stations and o digital satellite station as well
Most persons after achieving such feat tend to change their attitude towards
their old friends but thatrsquos not very Ehiz as he still relates and connects well with his old friends normally ldquoOmo why I go form ke I don even go host two weddings for two of my old friends for Beninrdquo he emphasized So how well have you been able to relate with everyone without affecting
Imag
e Po
st-P
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Grap
hixe
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Continued from Page 25
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people and your career He answered by saying ldquoWisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
OAP AT THE BEAT 999 AND HOST AT LOUD N PROUD Live SERIES
Recently Ehiz joined renowned on-air-personality Olisa Adibua and Osi at The Beat 999 to co-host the Morning Rush which runs every week days Are you trying to become an OAP as well We sought to know and he
replied ldquoI swear I just love everything am doing right now I tried the OAP thingy back then at Benin but I never took it serious and I didnrsquot see myself becoming an OAP I just love to talk and any platform I can get to talk I talkrdquo well thatrsquos awesome since he gets paid for talking Seems Ehiz is apparently utilizing his talents on every platform he gets
He is also the co-host at the monthly LoudNProudLive which is held at the Intercontinental Hotel Victoria Island Combining all these talk shows
sure sounds like a hell load of hard work which if not careful could get mixed up but for Ehiz with time and personal training he has comfortably differentiated very platform he is on and still maintain his ldquomischievous personalityrdquo
EHIZ ndash THE SHUGA ACTOR
Aspiring to becoming an Oscar Award winner like Lupita Nrsquoyongo who also starred in one of MTV Base Shuga series Ehiz debuted as an actor in the MTV Base Shuga Series 3 and just as he says lsquoI enjoyed the 7-seconds of fame on Shugardquo On whether he would be taking up a career in acting jovially he says ldquoYou never know I might just end up like Lupitardquo
For me Irsquom totally enjoying my life using my abilities positively Wisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
Ehiz
Enzo
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iNTERViEW - enzO
enzO
chOcBOinatiOn ARTiST
gENRE afro-popPhoto credits Post-prx Graphixed
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MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD Period There is nothing else to describe the relationshiprdquo
Can you kindly introduce yourself- real names educational backgroundamp family background
- My name is Enzo Irsquom an afro-pop Nigerian artist based in Lagos and America under the indestructible ChocBoiNation Enzo is a combination of all my names and I legalized it ENZO
Whatrsquos your state of srigin and birthdate
- I am from Jos (Plateau State)
How was growing up like for you
- Growing up has been my most adventurous time and still is because as humans we
grow every single day based on our experiences in life I must say growing up is one heck of a bumpy
and joyous ride at the same time
Whatrsquos your relationship with MI amp ICE PRINCE
- MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD period therersquos nothing else to describe the relationship
Did knowing MI and ICE PRINCE influence your signing to CHOC BOI
NATION
- Before one is actually labeled a member of the ChocBoiNation you have to earn it relative or not everyone goes through their own
form of artist development MI being legendary knows true
artistry however different we all are As the head of the family he has the final say
- MI and ICEPRINCE are definitely strong influences
they inspire me every single
time I mean who wouldnrsquot want to be like their big brothers when they grow up huh lol
Can you enlighten us more on CHOC BOI NATION - current artistes on the labelconnection with Chocolate City
- ChocBoiNation is a combination of ChocolateCity and LoopyMusic thatrsquos the family
You seem not fully resident in Nigeria and why is that so
- I live in Lagos and America as I mentioned earlier and this is because they are both my homeland
Have you ever had an incident that has occurred to you which have helped boost your confidence as an artiste
- Yes actually recently for the first time in my life I had a bad performance on stage because I was going through personal issues and did not prepare for it MI called me to speak to me about it and he did say some deep words to me after the fact People will never understand the reason why what happened happened So no matter what the problem is suck it all up prepare yourself mentally channel your energy and give it your best on stage so the same thing never repeats itself All artists go through that one bad show it is part of the journey and you just make sure you win That talk gave me all I needed I am never afraid to fall and rise again I am human after all
How would you describe yourself generally in a sentence
- I am the most intelligent adventurous and fun to be with type risk taking imperfect person ever
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Who would you call your mentors
- My mentors in music are Prince Madonna MI Janet Jackson Aliyah Brenda Fassie MIA fela Chaka Chaka Bob Marleygot a long list Lol
Source of inspiration
- My Family
Being a lady what plans have you got to invade the Nigerian music industry
- How about you guys wait and see
Hahaa Okay When exactly did you start your music career professionally
- Professionally itrsquos been a few years I have been underground and now uptown if you know what I mean
How many official singles do you have out on airplay
- Irsquove got ldquoI WANT YOUrdquo and ldquoINTERNATIONAL GIRLrdquo out on air
What genre of music do you do
- Afro-Pop
In the next five years where do you
envision ENZO
- Way bigger and better as an artist generally
Just for your fans to know especially the guys are you hooked
- LOL love me for me no matter my status Hooked or not I am still here for all my fans (smiles)Whatrsquos your relationship with Ngozi Omambala of NMO Management
- NG as I call her is my manager and girlfriend She is that one person that represents the ultimate hustle of a woman No matter what happens in life you can always dust
yourself and rise again She is amazing and this is not just talk
If you werenrsquot making music what would you have yourself doing
- I canrsquot not do music no matter what I do is always affiliated with music so itrsquos not possible
What are your plans to take over the Nigerian music industry
- We donrsquot take over it we add to it Nigerian music is ours from birth every Nigerian is born with it Itrsquos not about how good you sing itrsquos about how you influence the land with what you were born with That is what
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CHOCBOINATION is about Letting people know that all types of artists are special behind the desk or on stage we are all artists of a different kind
As a young person whatrsquos your philosophy about life My philosophy inlife are based on two statements
- I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world
- I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner I believe in kissing kissing a lot I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles
Last words to young persons trying to leave a positive impact
- Never act bigger than anyone and never let anyone act bigger than you You are human but in reality you can be SuperHuman
Been a female whatrsquos your sense of fashion and what do you feel comfortable in
- I Dress based on my mood and I honestly feel comfortable wearing shorts T-shirts and sneakers
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the worldrdquo
Imag
e Po
st-P
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Gra
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32 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 33
cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
34 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 35
ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
36 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
Powered by Amarelis
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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ldquoAs a son to an elite businessman who
was into oil and gas business one would
have expected to see him follow in his
fatherrsquos footsteps but hell NO DJ OBI
found his calling in music and mixing
songs Tush Magazine caught up with
him as he sheds lights into his life career
and familyrdquo
INTRODUCTIONEARLY BEGINNING
DJ OBI was born in the mid 80rsquos
Christened Obinna Ajuonuma he is son
to Dr Levi Ajuonuma one of Nigeria
respected presenter in the broadcasting
industry (Open House Party on Raypower)
although he later branched into oil and
gas and grew to becoming Group General
Manager Public Affairs Division of Nigeria
National Petroleum Corporation
Obinna as a little child had his Nursery
and Primary education in Nigeria and
then moved to Rainbow College also
in Nigeria before moving outside the
country to study Broadcasting and
Communication in Connecticut School of
Broadcasting
LEAVING NIGERIA A STUDENT RETURNING A DJ
While Obinna was still in Nigeria he had
always tagged along with his father to
the Raypower Studios every Saturday
where his father hosted the Open House
Party right from when he was a kid young
Obinna has always learnt from watching
other people and for him watching DJ
Jimmy Jatt and DJ FX2 playing in the
studio sub-consciously made him learnt
DJing informally
Moving out of Nigeria for his tertiary
education his passion became his
second source of making more aside
his allowances he got from home With
support from his father he got his first
set of DJ equipment and with practice
he became an option for birthday parties
and gigs around campus
His planned return to Nigeria fully was
scheduled for December 2012 but due
to the ill-fated Dana Air crash which had
on board his father he came back early
in June and being the eldest son with
responsibilities he stayed back ever since
to continue his trade as DJ
DJ OBIKeep calm DJ Obi got this
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When Obinna was leaving Nigeria the
Nigeria entertainment industry was
just forming and that also gave him an
insight of what Nigeria music industry
was at that time Coming back at a
time when the industry can be termed
lsquoexplosiversquo DJ OBI is boastful he was here
from the onset
FROM HOUSE PARTIES TO BECOMING SYNDIK8 RECORDS OFFICIAL DJ
When DJ OBI kick started his DJing
career he started with house parties and
birthday gigs as that was the best way
he felt he could perfected his DJing skills
His first ever experience was however
not funny as his speaker blew at his first
ever house party Not deterred he kept
on the hustle and became a go-to DJ for
most Nigeria A-list artistes when they
came into the United States for gigs
He also worked with show promoters
as well and was able to open for Lupe
Fiasco at an event which to him was his
first and major breakthrough for a new
DJ like him During all these grinds he
met Naeto C MI Lynxxx DJ Neptune DJ
Humility and a couple of other artistes
that came into the states
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his
tent with SYNDIK8 Records although he
has all along been under his owned self
imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he
founded with a pharmacist cousin of his
Paul Ajuonuma
Presently the official DJ for SYNDIK8
same label that houses LYNXXX BLINK
and NEDU Being the DJ he is steadily
grinding as he gets to work always
whenever each artiste is working aside
his own personal project Call him DJ
WORKAHOLIC and you wouldnrsquot be wrong
at all He also has released materials and
he plans on dropping a DJ MIXTAPE later
in 2014
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FOLLOWING HIS FATHER FOOTSTEPS
No doubt DJ OBI has much respect for his father [May his soul
rest in peace] and obviously his father has a significant influence
in him becoming a DJ From following him to the studio and
getting support from him But do we see DJ OBI actually tailing
his father steps who went from hosting to becoming Group
General Manager Public Affairs Department of NNPC
He did confirm he doesnrsquot see himself taking a 9-5 job He tried
it once when he worked in a bank in the US but the zeal wasnrsquot
there and he had to quit facing his DJing career fully
DJ WITH NO HEADPHONEShellipHELL YEAH THATrsquoS DJ OBI
One distinctive feature of DJ OBI is that he plays with no
headphones on While in the states his signature outfit was
usually a corporate suit while playing but coming to Nigeria
where the weather is quite hot he opted to wearing T-Shirts and
hats [All branded in DJ OBIrsquos name]
CHALLENGES SO FAR
Though born with a silver spoon DJ OBI still has his own
fair share of challenges with the death of his father more
responsibilities became rested on his shoulders and to keep
surviving his career needed all the push it can get by playing
at more gigs
Exclusively he mentioned most show organizerspromoters
always look out for so many factors before selecting as to which
DJ would best suit them of such factors he mentioned being a
radio DJ has always popped up and has limited him to playing
at some functions Why then not take up a job as a radio DJ
since that would further add to his profile and keep more jobs
coming He did say he has gotten offers but he wants a platform
where as a radio DJ he gets to interact with listeners not as an
OAP but as a DJ quite an ambitious concept you say
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his tent with SYNDIK8
Records although he has all along been under his owned
self imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he founded with a
pharmacist cousin of his Paul Ajuonuma
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In 2006 Cynthia ldquoCVONrdquo Okpala became an MTV BASE VJ being a Nigerian to achieve that platform was fabulous coupled with the fact that she was female also made it a great achievement Seven years later precisely in 2013 MTV BASE AFRICA announced Ehizojia Okoeguale as the winner of their MTV BASE VJ Search Nigeria making him the first ever male Nigerian MTV BASE VJ
INTERVIEW CREDITS ANSLEM JON amp OLELE BISALOCATION MUNCHIES RESTAURANT IKOYI
iNTERViEW - ehiz
MEET ehiz
NigERiArsquoS FiRST
MAlE mtv base vJ
Always full of life
Ehizojia Okoeguale or
Ehiz as he is fondly
called opened up to Tush
Magazine on how his
experience has been so
far
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Afro doesnrsquot look good on me dread is just perfect on merdquo
SLIM DADA BOY
Meeting with Ehiz the first time You cannot but help notice his ldquovery slimrdquo body and his dreadlocked hair which make him look like a very naughty guy [actually he is] coupled with his ever smiling face he confuses you on which perspective to view him His signature dreadlocked hair has come to be accepted even when other personalities are cutting theirs off his three years old dreadlocked which he started growing in November 2011 didnrsquot cause a fuss between him and his parents even his mum helped him out to tie his first ever lock On why he chooses to keep dread he said ldquoAfro
doesnrsquot look good on me skin also makes me look weird dread is just perfect on merdquo he said Asked also if he sees himself also cutting off his dread just like other personalities He stared directly into the TV in front and shouted ldquoNOrdquo
FROM UNIVERSITY GRADUATE TO BECOMING A MTV BASE VJ
Ehiz as he now generally called went to University of Benin to study Mechanical Engineering but due to some certain reasons he left in 2008 and completed his tertiary education at Lead City University graduating with a BSc in Computer science Being the
last child of his parents no particular pressure was placed on him as he was sourcing for jobs here and there On a particular day after watching the VJ Search advert on TV his Mum sat with him and advised him into participating knowing full well her son is quite an ldquointelligent talkativerdquo yet he was reluctant into participating until his Mummy got him the form and that made him have no other option than to go for it not knowing that was the beginning of a new career for him
In January 2013 with a panelist that included MI Tim Harwood and Funke Akindele Ehizojia ldquoEHIZrdquo Okoeguale was announced winner of the VJ
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search competition which sees him joining other MTV Base in-house VJs such as Nomuzi and Sizwe Dhlomo from MTV Base SA
LIFE AS A VJ
ldquoFor me bro am totally enjoying my life using my abilities positivelyrdquo he says smilingly about his life as a MTV Base VJ Hosting four shows namely Top Ten Street Request Select 10 and Continuity on the MTV Base platforms sees Ehiz working real hard
ldquoI really donrsquot have free days most times am usually at the studio recording interviews or working on myself personally to becoming the best at what I dordquo he further adds Being with MTV Base for a year and some couple of months now has taught this young talented dude lot of experience so far
Ehiz has gradually built his confidence daily this you can tell if you are a regular watcher of the MTV Base Show being aired across local stations and o digital satellite station as well
Most persons after achieving such feat tend to change their attitude towards
their old friends but thatrsquos not very Ehiz as he still relates and connects well with his old friends normally ldquoOmo why I go form ke I don even go host two weddings for two of my old friends for Beninrdquo he emphasized So how well have you been able to relate with everyone without affecting
Imag
e Po
st-P
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Continued from Page 25
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people and your career He answered by saying ldquoWisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
OAP AT THE BEAT 999 AND HOST AT LOUD N PROUD Live SERIES
Recently Ehiz joined renowned on-air-personality Olisa Adibua and Osi at The Beat 999 to co-host the Morning Rush which runs every week days Are you trying to become an OAP as well We sought to know and he
replied ldquoI swear I just love everything am doing right now I tried the OAP thingy back then at Benin but I never took it serious and I didnrsquot see myself becoming an OAP I just love to talk and any platform I can get to talk I talkrdquo well thatrsquos awesome since he gets paid for talking Seems Ehiz is apparently utilizing his talents on every platform he gets
He is also the co-host at the monthly LoudNProudLive which is held at the Intercontinental Hotel Victoria Island Combining all these talk shows
sure sounds like a hell load of hard work which if not careful could get mixed up but for Ehiz with time and personal training he has comfortably differentiated very platform he is on and still maintain his ldquomischievous personalityrdquo
EHIZ ndash THE SHUGA ACTOR
Aspiring to becoming an Oscar Award winner like Lupita Nrsquoyongo who also starred in one of MTV Base Shuga series Ehiz debuted as an actor in the MTV Base Shuga Series 3 and just as he says lsquoI enjoyed the 7-seconds of fame on Shugardquo On whether he would be taking up a career in acting jovially he says ldquoYou never know I might just end up like Lupitardquo
For me Irsquom totally enjoying my life using my abilities positively Wisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
Ehiz
Enzo
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iNTERViEW - enzO
enzO
chOcBOinatiOn ARTiST
gENRE afro-popPhoto credits Post-prx Graphixed
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MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD Period There is nothing else to describe the relationshiprdquo
Can you kindly introduce yourself- real names educational backgroundamp family background
- My name is Enzo Irsquom an afro-pop Nigerian artist based in Lagos and America under the indestructible ChocBoiNation Enzo is a combination of all my names and I legalized it ENZO
Whatrsquos your state of srigin and birthdate
- I am from Jos (Plateau State)
How was growing up like for you
- Growing up has been my most adventurous time and still is because as humans we
grow every single day based on our experiences in life I must say growing up is one heck of a bumpy
and joyous ride at the same time
Whatrsquos your relationship with MI amp ICE PRINCE
- MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD period therersquos nothing else to describe the relationship
Did knowing MI and ICE PRINCE influence your signing to CHOC BOI
NATION
- Before one is actually labeled a member of the ChocBoiNation you have to earn it relative or not everyone goes through their own
form of artist development MI being legendary knows true
artistry however different we all are As the head of the family he has the final say
- MI and ICEPRINCE are definitely strong influences
they inspire me every single
time I mean who wouldnrsquot want to be like their big brothers when they grow up huh lol
Can you enlighten us more on CHOC BOI NATION - current artistes on the labelconnection with Chocolate City
- ChocBoiNation is a combination of ChocolateCity and LoopyMusic thatrsquos the family
You seem not fully resident in Nigeria and why is that so
- I live in Lagos and America as I mentioned earlier and this is because they are both my homeland
Have you ever had an incident that has occurred to you which have helped boost your confidence as an artiste
- Yes actually recently for the first time in my life I had a bad performance on stage because I was going through personal issues and did not prepare for it MI called me to speak to me about it and he did say some deep words to me after the fact People will never understand the reason why what happened happened So no matter what the problem is suck it all up prepare yourself mentally channel your energy and give it your best on stage so the same thing never repeats itself All artists go through that one bad show it is part of the journey and you just make sure you win That talk gave me all I needed I am never afraid to fall and rise again I am human after all
How would you describe yourself generally in a sentence
- I am the most intelligent adventurous and fun to be with type risk taking imperfect person ever
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Who would you call your mentors
- My mentors in music are Prince Madonna MI Janet Jackson Aliyah Brenda Fassie MIA fela Chaka Chaka Bob Marleygot a long list Lol
Source of inspiration
- My Family
Being a lady what plans have you got to invade the Nigerian music industry
- How about you guys wait and see
Hahaa Okay When exactly did you start your music career professionally
- Professionally itrsquos been a few years I have been underground and now uptown if you know what I mean
How many official singles do you have out on airplay
- Irsquove got ldquoI WANT YOUrdquo and ldquoINTERNATIONAL GIRLrdquo out on air
What genre of music do you do
- Afro-Pop
In the next five years where do you
envision ENZO
- Way bigger and better as an artist generally
Just for your fans to know especially the guys are you hooked
- LOL love me for me no matter my status Hooked or not I am still here for all my fans (smiles)Whatrsquos your relationship with Ngozi Omambala of NMO Management
- NG as I call her is my manager and girlfriend She is that one person that represents the ultimate hustle of a woman No matter what happens in life you can always dust
yourself and rise again She is amazing and this is not just talk
If you werenrsquot making music what would you have yourself doing
- I canrsquot not do music no matter what I do is always affiliated with music so itrsquos not possible
What are your plans to take over the Nigerian music industry
- We donrsquot take over it we add to it Nigerian music is ours from birth every Nigerian is born with it Itrsquos not about how good you sing itrsquos about how you influence the land with what you were born with That is what
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CHOCBOINATION is about Letting people know that all types of artists are special behind the desk or on stage we are all artists of a different kind
As a young person whatrsquos your philosophy about life My philosophy inlife are based on two statements
- I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world
- I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner I believe in kissing kissing a lot I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles
Last words to young persons trying to leave a positive impact
- Never act bigger than anyone and never let anyone act bigger than you You are human but in reality you can be SuperHuman
Been a female whatrsquos your sense of fashion and what do you feel comfortable in
- I Dress based on my mood and I honestly feel comfortable wearing shorts T-shirts and sneakers
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the worldrdquo
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ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
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cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
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34 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
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naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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ost-
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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When Obinna was leaving Nigeria the
Nigeria entertainment industry was
just forming and that also gave him an
insight of what Nigeria music industry
was at that time Coming back at a
time when the industry can be termed
lsquoexplosiversquo DJ OBI is boastful he was here
from the onset
FROM HOUSE PARTIES TO BECOMING SYNDIK8 RECORDS OFFICIAL DJ
When DJ OBI kick started his DJing
career he started with house parties and
birthday gigs as that was the best way
he felt he could perfected his DJing skills
His first ever experience was however
not funny as his speaker blew at his first
ever house party Not deterred he kept
on the hustle and became a go-to DJ for
most Nigeria A-list artistes when they
came into the United States for gigs
He also worked with show promoters
as well and was able to open for Lupe
Fiasco at an event which to him was his
first and major breakthrough for a new
DJ like him During all these grinds he
met Naeto C MI Lynxxx DJ Neptune DJ
Humility and a couple of other artistes
that came into the states
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his
tent with SYNDIK8 Records although he
has all along been under his owned self
imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he
founded with a pharmacist cousin of his
Paul Ajuonuma
Presently the official DJ for SYNDIK8
same label that houses LYNXXX BLINK
and NEDU Being the DJ he is steadily
grinding as he gets to work always
whenever each artiste is working aside
his own personal project Call him DJ
WORKAHOLIC and you wouldnrsquot be wrong
at all He also has released materials and
he plans on dropping a DJ MIXTAPE later
in 2014
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FOLLOWING HIS FATHER FOOTSTEPS
No doubt DJ OBI has much respect for his father [May his soul
rest in peace] and obviously his father has a significant influence
in him becoming a DJ From following him to the studio and
getting support from him But do we see DJ OBI actually tailing
his father steps who went from hosting to becoming Group
General Manager Public Affairs Department of NNPC
He did confirm he doesnrsquot see himself taking a 9-5 job He tried
it once when he worked in a bank in the US but the zeal wasnrsquot
there and he had to quit facing his DJing career fully
DJ WITH NO HEADPHONEShellipHELL YEAH THATrsquoS DJ OBI
One distinctive feature of DJ OBI is that he plays with no
headphones on While in the states his signature outfit was
usually a corporate suit while playing but coming to Nigeria
where the weather is quite hot he opted to wearing T-Shirts and
hats [All branded in DJ OBIrsquos name]
CHALLENGES SO FAR
Though born with a silver spoon DJ OBI still has his own
fair share of challenges with the death of his father more
responsibilities became rested on his shoulders and to keep
surviving his career needed all the push it can get by playing
at more gigs
Exclusively he mentioned most show organizerspromoters
always look out for so many factors before selecting as to which
DJ would best suit them of such factors he mentioned being a
radio DJ has always popped up and has limited him to playing
at some functions Why then not take up a job as a radio DJ
since that would further add to his profile and keep more jobs
coming He did say he has gotten offers but he wants a platform
where as a radio DJ he gets to interact with listeners not as an
OAP but as a DJ quite an ambitious concept you say
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his tent with SYNDIK8
Records although he has all along been under his owned
self imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he founded with a
pharmacist cousin of his Paul Ajuonuma
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In 2006 Cynthia ldquoCVONrdquo Okpala became an MTV BASE VJ being a Nigerian to achieve that platform was fabulous coupled with the fact that she was female also made it a great achievement Seven years later precisely in 2013 MTV BASE AFRICA announced Ehizojia Okoeguale as the winner of their MTV BASE VJ Search Nigeria making him the first ever male Nigerian MTV BASE VJ
INTERVIEW CREDITS ANSLEM JON amp OLELE BISALOCATION MUNCHIES RESTAURANT IKOYI
iNTERViEW - ehiz
MEET ehiz
NigERiArsquoS FiRST
MAlE mtv base vJ
Always full of life
Ehizojia Okoeguale or
Ehiz as he is fondly
called opened up to Tush
Magazine on how his
experience has been so
far
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Afro doesnrsquot look good on me dread is just perfect on merdquo
SLIM DADA BOY
Meeting with Ehiz the first time You cannot but help notice his ldquovery slimrdquo body and his dreadlocked hair which make him look like a very naughty guy [actually he is] coupled with his ever smiling face he confuses you on which perspective to view him His signature dreadlocked hair has come to be accepted even when other personalities are cutting theirs off his three years old dreadlocked which he started growing in November 2011 didnrsquot cause a fuss between him and his parents even his mum helped him out to tie his first ever lock On why he chooses to keep dread he said ldquoAfro
doesnrsquot look good on me skin also makes me look weird dread is just perfect on merdquo he said Asked also if he sees himself also cutting off his dread just like other personalities He stared directly into the TV in front and shouted ldquoNOrdquo
FROM UNIVERSITY GRADUATE TO BECOMING A MTV BASE VJ
Ehiz as he now generally called went to University of Benin to study Mechanical Engineering but due to some certain reasons he left in 2008 and completed his tertiary education at Lead City University graduating with a BSc in Computer science Being the
last child of his parents no particular pressure was placed on him as he was sourcing for jobs here and there On a particular day after watching the VJ Search advert on TV his Mum sat with him and advised him into participating knowing full well her son is quite an ldquointelligent talkativerdquo yet he was reluctant into participating until his Mummy got him the form and that made him have no other option than to go for it not knowing that was the beginning of a new career for him
In January 2013 with a panelist that included MI Tim Harwood and Funke Akindele Ehizojia ldquoEHIZrdquo Okoeguale was announced winner of the VJ
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search competition which sees him joining other MTV Base in-house VJs such as Nomuzi and Sizwe Dhlomo from MTV Base SA
LIFE AS A VJ
ldquoFor me bro am totally enjoying my life using my abilities positivelyrdquo he says smilingly about his life as a MTV Base VJ Hosting four shows namely Top Ten Street Request Select 10 and Continuity on the MTV Base platforms sees Ehiz working real hard
ldquoI really donrsquot have free days most times am usually at the studio recording interviews or working on myself personally to becoming the best at what I dordquo he further adds Being with MTV Base for a year and some couple of months now has taught this young talented dude lot of experience so far
Ehiz has gradually built his confidence daily this you can tell if you are a regular watcher of the MTV Base Show being aired across local stations and o digital satellite station as well
Most persons after achieving such feat tend to change their attitude towards
their old friends but thatrsquos not very Ehiz as he still relates and connects well with his old friends normally ldquoOmo why I go form ke I don even go host two weddings for two of my old friends for Beninrdquo he emphasized So how well have you been able to relate with everyone without affecting
Imag
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st-P
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Grap
hixe
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Continued from Page 25
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people and your career He answered by saying ldquoWisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
OAP AT THE BEAT 999 AND HOST AT LOUD N PROUD Live SERIES
Recently Ehiz joined renowned on-air-personality Olisa Adibua and Osi at The Beat 999 to co-host the Morning Rush which runs every week days Are you trying to become an OAP as well We sought to know and he
replied ldquoI swear I just love everything am doing right now I tried the OAP thingy back then at Benin but I never took it serious and I didnrsquot see myself becoming an OAP I just love to talk and any platform I can get to talk I talkrdquo well thatrsquos awesome since he gets paid for talking Seems Ehiz is apparently utilizing his talents on every platform he gets
He is also the co-host at the monthly LoudNProudLive which is held at the Intercontinental Hotel Victoria Island Combining all these talk shows
sure sounds like a hell load of hard work which if not careful could get mixed up but for Ehiz with time and personal training he has comfortably differentiated very platform he is on and still maintain his ldquomischievous personalityrdquo
EHIZ ndash THE SHUGA ACTOR
Aspiring to becoming an Oscar Award winner like Lupita Nrsquoyongo who also starred in one of MTV Base Shuga series Ehiz debuted as an actor in the MTV Base Shuga Series 3 and just as he says lsquoI enjoyed the 7-seconds of fame on Shugardquo On whether he would be taking up a career in acting jovially he says ldquoYou never know I might just end up like Lupitardquo
For me Irsquom totally enjoying my life using my abilities positively Wisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
Ehiz
Enzo
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iNTERViEW - enzO
enzO
chOcBOinatiOn ARTiST
gENRE afro-popPhoto credits Post-prx Graphixed
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MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD Period There is nothing else to describe the relationshiprdquo
Can you kindly introduce yourself- real names educational backgroundamp family background
- My name is Enzo Irsquom an afro-pop Nigerian artist based in Lagos and America under the indestructible ChocBoiNation Enzo is a combination of all my names and I legalized it ENZO
Whatrsquos your state of srigin and birthdate
- I am from Jos (Plateau State)
How was growing up like for you
- Growing up has been my most adventurous time and still is because as humans we
grow every single day based on our experiences in life I must say growing up is one heck of a bumpy
and joyous ride at the same time
Whatrsquos your relationship with MI amp ICE PRINCE
- MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD period therersquos nothing else to describe the relationship
Did knowing MI and ICE PRINCE influence your signing to CHOC BOI
NATION
- Before one is actually labeled a member of the ChocBoiNation you have to earn it relative or not everyone goes through their own
form of artist development MI being legendary knows true
artistry however different we all are As the head of the family he has the final say
- MI and ICEPRINCE are definitely strong influences
they inspire me every single
time I mean who wouldnrsquot want to be like their big brothers when they grow up huh lol
Can you enlighten us more on CHOC BOI NATION - current artistes on the labelconnection with Chocolate City
- ChocBoiNation is a combination of ChocolateCity and LoopyMusic thatrsquos the family
You seem not fully resident in Nigeria and why is that so
- I live in Lagos and America as I mentioned earlier and this is because they are both my homeland
Have you ever had an incident that has occurred to you which have helped boost your confidence as an artiste
- Yes actually recently for the first time in my life I had a bad performance on stage because I was going through personal issues and did not prepare for it MI called me to speak to me about it and he did say some deep words to me after the fact People will never understand the reason why what happened happened So no matter what the problem is suck it all up prepare yourself mentally channel your energy and give it your best on stage so the same thing never repeats itself All artists go through that one bad show it is part of the journey and you just make sure you win That talk gave me all I needed I am never afraid to fall and rise again I am human after all
How would you describe yourself generally in a sentence
- I am the most intelligent adventurous and fun to be with type risk taking imperfect person ever
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Who would you call your mentors
- My mentors in music are Prince Madonna MI Janet Jackson Aliyah Brenda Fassie MIA fela Chaka Chaka Bob Marleygot a long list Lol
Source of inspiration
- My Family
Being a lady what plans have you got to invade the Nigerian music industry
- How about you guys wait and see
Hahaa Okay When exactly did you start your music career professionally
- Professionally itrsquos been a few years I have been underground and now uptown if you know what I mean
How many official singles do you have out on airplay
- Irsquove got ldquoI WANT YOUrdquo and ldquoINTERNATIONAL GIRLrdquo out on air
What genre of music do you do
- Afro-Pop
In the next five years where do you
envision ENZO
- Way bigger and better as an artist generally
Just for your fans to know especially the guys are you hooked
- LOL love me for me no matter my status Hooked or not I am still here for all my fans (smiles)Whatrsquos your relationship with Ngozi Omambala of NMO Management
- NG as I call her is my manager and girlfriend She is that one person that represents the ultimate hustle of a woman No matter what happens in life you can always dust
yourself and rise again She is amazing and this is not just talk
If you werenrsquot making music what would you have yourself doing
- I canrsquot not do music no matter what I do is always affiliated with music so itrsquos not possible
What are your plans to take over the Nigerian music industry
- We donrsquot take over it we add to it Nigerian music is ours from birth every Nigerian is born with it Itrsquos not about how good you sing itrsquos about how you influence the land with what you were born with That is what
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CHOCBOINATION is about Letting people know that all types of artists are special behind the desk or on stage we are all artists of a different kind
As a young person whatrsquos your philosophy about life My philosophy inlife are based on two statements
- I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world
- I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner I believe in kissing kissing a lot I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles
Last words to young persons trying to leave a positive impact
- Never act bigger than anyone and never let anyone act bigger than you You are human but in reality you can be SuperHuman
Been a female whatrsquos your sense of fashion and what do you feel comfortable in
- I Dress based on my mood and I honestly feel comfortable wearing shorts T-shirts and sneakers
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the worldrdquo
Imag
e Po
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ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 33
cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
34 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 35
ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
36 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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Imag
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ost-
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
Powered by Amarelis
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STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
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2
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7
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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FOLLOWING HIS FATHER FOOTSTEPS
No doubt DJ OBI has much respect for his father [May his soul
rest in peace] and obviously his father has a significant influence
in him becoming a DJ From following him to the studio and
getting support from him But do we see DJ OBI actually tailing
his father steps who went from hosting to becoming Group
General Manager Public Affairs Department of NNPC
He did confirm he doesnrsquot see himself taking a 9-5 job He tried
it once when he worked in a bank in the US but the zeal wasnrsquot
there and he had to quit facing his DJing career fully
DJ WITH NO HEADPHONEShellipHELL YEAH THATrsquoS DJ OBI
One distinctive feature of DJ OBI is that he plays with no
headphones on While in the states his signature outfit was
usually a corporate suit while playing but coming to Nigeria
where the weather is quite hot he opted to wearing T-Shirts and
hats [All branded in DJ OBIrsquos name]
CHALLENGES SO FAR
Though born with a silver spoon DJ OBI still has his own
fair share of challenges with the death of his father more
responsibilities became rested on his shoulders and to keep
surviving his career needed all the push it can get by playing
at more gigs
Exclusively he mentioned most show organizerspromoters
always look out for so many factors before selecting as to which
DJ would best suit them of such factors he mentioned being a
radio DJ has always popped up and has limited him to playing
at some functions Why then not take up a job as a radio DJ
since that would further add to his profile and keep more jobs
coming He did say he has gotten offers but he wants a platform
where as a radio DJ he gets to interact with listeners not as an
OAP but as a DJ quite an ambitious concept you say
Coming back to Nigeria he pitched his tent with SYNDIK8
Records although he has all along been under his owned
self imprint ndash AJ ENTERTAINMENT which he founded with a
pharmacist cousin of his Paul Ajuonuma
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In 2006 Cynthia ldquoCVONrdquo Okpala became an MTV BASE VJ being a Nigerian to achieve that platform was fabulous coupled with the fact that she was female also made it a great achievement Seven years later precisely in 2013 MTV BASE AFRICA announced Ehizojia Okoeguale as the winner of their MTV BASE VJ Search Nigeria making him the first ever male Nigerian MTV BASE VJ
INTERVIEW CREDITS ANSLEM JON amp OLELE BISALOCATION MUNCHIES RESTAURANT IKOYI
iNTERViEW - ehiz
MEET ehiz
NigERiArsquoS FiRST
MAlE mtv base vJ
Always full of life
Ehizojia Okoeguale or
Ehiz as he is fondly
called opened up to Tush
Magazine on how his
experience has been so
far
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Afro doesnrsquot look good on me dread is just perfect on merdquo
SLIM DADA BOY
Meeting with Ehiz the first time You cannot but help notice his ldquovery slimrdquo body and his dreadlocked hair which make him look like a very naughty guy [actually he is] coupled with his ever smiling face he confuses you on which perspective to view him His signature dreadlocked hair has come to be accepted even when other personalities are cutting theirs off his three years old dreadlocked which he started growing in November 2011 didnrsquot cause a fuss between him and his parents even his mum helped him out to tie his first ever lock On why he chooses to keep dread he said ldquoAfro
doesnrsquot look good on me skin also makes me look weird dread is just perfect on merdquo he said Asked also if he sees himself also cutting off his dread just like other personalities He stared directly into the TV in front and shouted ldquoNOrdquo
FROM UNIVERSITY GRADUATE TO BECOMING A MTV BASE VJ
Ehiz as he now generally called went to University of Benin to study Mechanical Engineering but due to some certain reasons he left in 2008 and completed his tertiary education at Lead City University graduating with a BSc in Computer science Being the
last child of his parents no particular pressure was placed on him as he was sourcing for jobs here and there On a particular day after watching the VJ Search advert on TV his Mum sat with him and advised him into participating knowing full well her son is quite an ldquointelligent talkativerdquo yet he was reluctant into participating until his Mummy got him the form and that made him have no other option than to go for it not knowing that was the beginning of a new career for him
In January 2013 with a panelist that included MI Tim Harwood and Funke Akindele Ehizojia ldquoEHIZrdquo Okoeguale was announced winner of the VJ
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search competition which sees him joining other MTV Base in-house VJs such as Nomuzi and Sizwe Dhlomo from MTV Base SA
LIFE AS A VJ
ldquoFor me bro am totally enjoying my life using my abilities positivelyrdquo he says smilingly about his life as a MTV Base VJ Hosting four shows namely Top Ten Street Request Select 10 and Continuity on the MTV Base platforms sees Ehiz working real hard
ldquoI really donrsquot have free days most times am usually at the studio recording interviews or working on myself personally to becoming the best at what I dordquo he further adds Being with MTV Base for a year and some couple of months now has taught this young talented dude lot of experience so far
Ehiz has gradually built his confidence daily this you can tell if you are a regular watcher of the MTV Base Show being aired across local stations and o digital satellite station as well
Most persons after achieving such feat tend to change their attitude towards
their old friends but thatrsquos not very Ehiz as he still relates and connects well with his old friends normally ldquoOmo why I go form ke I don even go host two weddings for two of my old friends for Beninrdquo he emphasized So how well have you been able to relate with everyone without affecting
Imag
e Po
st-P
rx b
y
Grap
hixe
d
Continued from Page 25
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people and your career He answered by saying ldquoWisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
OAP AT THE BEAT 999 AND HOST AT LOUD N PROUD Live SERIES
Recently Ehiz joined renowned on-air-personality Olisa Adibua and Osi at The Beat 999 to co-host the Morning Rush which runs every week days Are you trying to become an OAP as well We sought to know and he
replied ldquoI swear I just love everything am doing right now I tried the OAP thingy back then at Benin but I never took it serious and I didnrsquot see myself becoming an OAP I just love to talk and any platform I can get to talk I talkrdquo well thatrsquos awesome since he gets paid for talking Seems Ehiz is apparently utilizing his talents on every platform he gets
He is also the co-host at the monthly LoudNProudLive which is held at the Intercontinental Hotel Victoria Island Combining all these talk shows
sure sounds like a hell load of hard work which if not careful could get mixed up but for Ehiz with time and personal training he has comfortably differentiated very platform he is on and still maintain his ldquomischievous personalityrdquo
EHIZ ndash THE SHUGA ACTOR
Aspiring to becoming an Oscar Award winner like Lupita Nrsquoyongo who also starred in one of MTV Base Shuga series Ehiz debuted as an actor in the MTV Base Shuga Series 3 and just as he says lsquoI enjoyed the 7-seconds of fame on Shugardquo On whether he would be taking up a career in acting jovially he says ldquoYou never know I might just end up like Lupitardquo
For me Irsquom totally enjoying my life using my abilities positively Wisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
Ehiz
Enzo
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iNTERViEW - enzO
enzO
chOcBOinatiOn ARTiST
gENRE afro-popPhoto credits Post-prx Graphixed
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MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD Period There is nothing else to describe the relationshiprdquo
Can you kindly introduce yourself- real names educational backgroundamp family background
- My name is Enzo Irsquom an afro-pop Nigerian artist based in Lagos and America under the indestructible ChocBoiNation Enzo is a combination of all my names and I legalized it ENZO
Whatrsquos your state of srigin and birthdate
- I am from Jos (Plateau State)
How was growing up like for you
- Growing up has been my most adventurous time and still is because as humans we
grow every single day based on our experiences in life I must say growing up is one heck of a bumpy
and joyous ride at the same time
Whatrsquos your relationship with MI amp ICE PRINCE
- MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD period therersquos nothing else to describe the relationship
Did knowing MI and ICE PRINCE influence your signing to CHOC BOI
NATION
- Before one is actually labeled a member of the ChocBoiNation you have to earn it relative or not everyone goes through their own
form of artist development MI being legendary knows true
artistry however different we all are As the head of the family he has the final say
- MI and ICEPRINCE are definitely strong influences
they inspire me every single
time I mean who wouldnrsquot want to be like their big brothers when they grow up huh lol
Can you enlighten us more on CHOC BOI NATION - current artistes on the labelconnection with Chocolate City
- ChocBoiNation is a combination of ChocolateCity and LoopyMusic thatrsquos the family
You seem not fully resident in Nigeria and why is that so
- I live in Lagos and America as I mentioned earlier and this is because they are both my homeland
Have you ever had an incident that has occurred to you which have helped boost your confidence as an artiste
- Yes actually recently for the first time in my life I had a bad performance on stage because I was going through personal issues and did not prepare for it MI called me to speak to me about it and he did say some deep words to me after the fact People will never understand the reason why what happened happened So no matter what the problem is suck it all up prepare yourself mentally channel your energy and give it your best on stage so the same thing never repeats itself All artists go through that one bad show it is part of the journey and you just make sure you win That talk gave me all I needed I am never afraid to fall and rise again I am human after all
How would you describe yourself generally in a sentence
- I am the most intelligent adventurous and fun to be with type risk taking imperfect person ever
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Who would you call your mentors
- My mentors in music are Prince Madonna MI Janet Jackson Aliyah Brenda Fassie MIA fela Chaka Chaka Bob Marleygot a long list Lol
Source of inspiration
- My Family
Being a lady what plans have you got to invade the Nigerian music industry
- How about you guys wait and see
Hahaa Okay When exactly did you start your music career professionally
- Professionally itrsquos been a few years I have been underground and now uptown if you know what I mean
How many official singles do you have out on airplay
- Irsquove got ldquoI WANT YOUrdquo and ldquoINTERNATIONAL GIRLrdquo out on air
What genre of music do you do
- Afro-Pop
In the next five years where do you
envision ENZO
- Way bigger and better as an artist generally
Just for your fans to know especially the guys are you hooked
- LOL love me for me no matter my status Hooked or not I am still here for all my fans (smiles)Whatrsquos your relationship with Ngozi Omambala of NMO Management
- NG as I call her is my manager and girlfriend She is that one person that represents the ultimate hustle of a woman No matter what happens in life you can always dust
yourself and rise again She is amazing and this is not just talk
If you werenrsquot making music what would you have yourself doing
- I canrsquot not do music no matter what I do is always affiliated with music so itrsquos not possible
What are your plans to take over the Nigerian music industry
- We donrsquot take over it we add to it Nigerian music is ours from birth every Nigerian is born with it Itrsquos not about how good you sing itrsquos about how you influence the land with what you were born with That is what
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CHOCBOINATION is about Letting people know that all types of artists are special behind the desk or on stage we are all artists of a different kind
As a young person whatrsquos your philosophy about life My philosophy inlife are based on two statements
- I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world
- I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner I believe in kissing kissing a lot I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles
Last words to young persons trying to leave a positive impact
- Never act bigger than anyone and never let anyone act bigger than you You are human but in reality you can be SuperHuman
Been a female whatrsquos your sense of fashion and what do you feel comfortable in
- I Dress based on my mood and I honestly feel comfortable wearing shorts T-shirts and sneakers
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the worldrdquo
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ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
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cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
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34 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
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naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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es P
ost-
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
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STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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In 2006 Cynthia ldquoCVONrdquo Okpala became an MTV BASE VJ being a Nigerian to achieve that platform was fabulous coupled with the fact that she was female also made it a great achievement Seven years later precisely in 2013 MTV BASE AFRICA announced Ehizojia Okoeguale as the winner of their MTV BASE VJ Search Nigeria making him the first ever male Nigerian MTV BASE VJ
INTERVIEW CREDITS ANSLEM JON amp OLELE BISALOCATION MUNCHIES RESTAURANT IKOYI
iNTERViEW - ehiz
MEET ehiz
NigERiArsquoS FiRST
MAlE mtv base vJ
Always full of life
Ehizojia Okoeguale or
Ehiz as he is fondly
called opened up to Tush
Magazine on how his
experience has been so
far
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Afro doesnrsquot look good on me dread is just perfect on merdquo
SLIM DADA BOY
Meeting with Ehiz the first time You cannot but help notice his ldquovery slimrdquo body and his dreadlocked hair which make him look like a very naughty guy [actually he is] coupled with his ever smiling face he confuses you on which perspective to view him His signature dreadlocked hair has come to be accepted even when other personalities are cutting theirs off his three years old dreadlocked which he started growing in November 2011 didnrsquot cause a fuss between him and his parents even his mum helped him out to tie his first ever lock On why he chooses to keep dread he said ldquoAfro
doesnrsquot look good on me skin also makes me look weird dread is just perfect on merdquo he said Asked also if he sees himself also cutting off his dread just like other personalities He stared directly into the TV in front and shouted ldquoNOrdquo
FROM UNIVERSITY GRADUATE TO BECOMING A MTV BASE VJ
Ehiz as he now generally called went to University of Benin to study Mechanical Engineering but due to some certain reasons he left in 2008 and completed his tertiary education at Lead City University graduating with a BSc in Computer science Being the
last child of his parents no particular pressure was placed on him as he was sourcing for jobs here and there On a particular day after watching the VJ Search advert on TV his Mum sat with him and advised him into participating knowing full well her son is quite an ldquointelligent talkativerdquo yet he was reluctant into participating until his Mummy got him the form and that made him have no other option than to go for it not knowing that was the beginning of a new career for him
In January 2013 with a panelist that included MI Tim Harwood and Funke Akindele Ehizojia ldquoEHIZrdquo Okoeguale was announced winner of the VJ
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search competition which sees him joining other MTV Base in-house VJs such as Nomuzi and Sizwe Dhlomo from MTV Base SA
LIFE AS A VJ
ldquoFor me bro am totally enjoying my life using my abilities positivelyrdquo he says smilingly about his life as a MTV Base VJ Hosting four shows namely Top Ten Street Request Select 10 and Continuity on the MTV Base platforms sees Ehiz working real hard
ldquoI really donrsquot have free days most times am usually at the studio recording interviews or working on myself personally to becoming the best at what I dordquo he further adds Being with MTV Base for a year and some couple of months now has taught this young talented dude lot of experience so far
Ehiz has gradually built his confidence daily this you can tell if you are a regular watcher of the MTV Base Show being aired across local stations and o digital satellite station as well
Most persons after achieving such feat tend to change their attitude towards
their old friends but thatrsquos not very Ehiz as he still relates and connects well with his old friends normally ldquoOmo why I go form ke I don even go host two weddings for two of my old friends for Beninrdquo he emphasized So how well have you been able to relate with everyone without affecting
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people and your career He answered by saying ldquoWisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
OAP AT THE BEAT 999 AND HOST AT LOUD N PROUD Live SERIES
Recently Ehiz joined renowned on-air-personality Olisa Adibua and Osi at The Beat 999 to co-host the Morning Rush which runs every week days Are you trying to become an OAP as well We sought to know and he
replied ldquoI swear I just love everything am doing right now I tried the OAP thingy back then at Benin but I never took it serious and I didnrsquot see myself becoming an OAP I just love to talk and any platform I can get to talk I talkrdquo well thatrsquos awesome since he gets paid for talking Seems Ehiz is apparently utilizing his talents on every platform he gets
He is also the co-host at the monthly LoudNProudLive which is held at the Intercontinental Hotel Victoria Island Combining all these talk shows
sure sounds like a hell load of hard work which if not careful could get mixed up but for Ehiz with time and personal training he has comfortably differentiated very platform he is on and still maintain his ldquomischievous personalityrdquo
EHIZ ndash THE SHUGA ACTOR
Aspiring to becoming an Oscar Award winner like Lupita Nrsquoyongo who also starred in one of MTV Base Shuga series Ehiz debuted as an actor in the MTV Base Shuga Series 3 and just as he says lsquoI enjoyed the 7-seconds of fame on Shugardquo On whether he would be taking up a career in acting jovially he says ldquoYou never know I might just end up like Lupitardquo
For me Irsquom totally enjoying my life using my abilities positively Wisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
Ehiz
Enzo
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iNTERViEW - enzO
enzO
chOcBOinatiOn ARTiST
gENRE afro-popPhoto credits Post-prx Graphixed
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MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD Period There is nothing else to describe the relationshiprdquo
Can you kindly introduce yourself- real names educational backgroundamp family background
- My name is Enzo Irsquom an afro-pop Nigerian artist based in Lagos and America under the indestructible ChocBoiNation Enzo is a combination of all my names and I legalized it ENZO
Whatrsquos your state of srigin and birthdate
- I am from Jos (Plateau State)
How was growing up like for you
- Growing up has been my most adventurous time and still is because as humans we
grow every single day based on our experiences in life I must say growing up is one heck of a bumpy
and joyous ride at the same time
Whatrsquos your relationship with MI amp ICE PRINCE
- MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD period therersquos nothing else to describe the relationship
Did knowing MI and ICE PRINCE influence your signing to CHOC BOI
NATION
- Before one is actually labeled a member of the ChocBoiNation you have to earn it relative or not everyone goes through their own
form of artist development MI being legendary knows true
artistry however different we all are As the head of the family he has the final say
- MI and ICEPRINCE are definitely strong influences
they inspire me every single
time I mean who wouldnrsquot want to be like their big brothers when they grow up huh lol
Can you enlighten us more on CHOC BOI NATION - current artistes on the labelconnection with Chocolate City
- ChocBoiNation is a combination of ChocolateCity and LoopyMusic thatrsquos the family
You seem not fully resident in Nigeria and why is that so
- I live in Lagos and America as I mentioned earlier and this is because they are both my homeland
Have you ever had an incident that has occurred to you which have helped boost your confidence as an artiste
- Yes actually recently for the first time in my life I had a bad performance on stage because I was going through personal issues and did not prepare for it MI called me to speak to me about it and he did say some deep words to me after the fact People will never understand the reason why what happened happened So no matter what the problem is suck it all up prepare yourself mentally channel your energy and give it your best on stage so the same thing never repeats itself All artists go through that one bad show it is part of the journey and you just make sure you win That talk gave me all I needed I am never afraid to fall and rise again I am human after all
How would you describe yourself generally in a sentence
- I am the most intelligent adventurous and fun to be with type risk taking imperfect person ever
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Who would you call your mentors
- My mentors in music are Prince Madonna MI Janet Jackson Aliyah Brenda Fassie MIA fela Chaka Chaka Bob Marleygot a long list Lol
Source of inspiration
- My Family
Being a lady what plans have you got to invade the Nigerian music industry
- How about you guys wait and see
Hahaa Okay When exactly did you start your music career professionally
- Professionally itrsquos been a few years I have been underground and now uptown if you know what I mean
How many official singles do you have out on airplay
- Irsquove got ldquoI WANT YOUrdquo and ldquoINTERNATIONAL GIRLrdquo out on air
What genre of music do you do
- Afro-Pop
In the next five years where do you
envision ENZO
- Way bigger and better as an artist generally
Just for your fans to know especially the guys are you hooked
- LOL love me for me no matter my status Hooked or not I am still here for all my fans (smiles)Whatrsquos your relationship with Ngozi Omambala of NMO Management
- NG as I call her is my manager and girlfriend She is that one person that represents the ultimate hustle of a woman No matter what happens in life you can always dust
yourself and rise again She is amazing and this is not just talk
If you werenrsquot making music what would you have yourself doing
- I canrsquot not do music no matter what I do is always affiliated with music so itrsquos not possible
What are your plans to take over the Nigerian music industry
- We donrsquot take over it we add to it Nigerian music is ours from birth every Nigerian is born with it Itrsquos not about how good you sing itrsquos about how you influence the land with what you were born with That is what
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CHOCBOINATION is about Letting people know that all types of artists are special behind the desk or on stage we are all artists of a different kind
As a young person whatrsquos your philosophy about life My philosophy inlife are based on two statements
- I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world
- I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner I believe in kissing kissing a lot I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles
Last words to young persons trying to leave a positive impact
- Never act bigger than anyone and never let anyone act bigger than you You are human but in reality you can be SuperHuman
Been a female whatrsquos your sense of fashion and what do you feel comfortable in
- I Dress based on my mood and I honestly feel comfortable wearing shorts T-shirts and sneakers
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the worldrdquo
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ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 33
cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
34 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
36 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
40 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
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2
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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Afro doesnrsquot look good on me dread is just perfect on merdquo
SLIM DADA BOY
Meeting with Ehiz the first time You cannot but help notice his ldquovery slimrdquo body and his dreadlocked hair which make him look like a very naughty guy [actually he is] coupled with his ever smiling face he confuses you on which perspective to view him His signature dreadlocked hair has come to be accepted even when other personalities are cutting theirs off his three years old dreadlocked which he started growing in November 2011 didnrsquot cause a fuss between him and his parents even his mum helped him out to tie his first ever lock On why he chooses to keep dread he said ldquoAfro
doesnrsquot look good on me skin also makes me look weird dread is just perfect on merdquo he said Asked also if he sees himself also cutting off his dread just like other personalities He stared directly into the TV in front and shouted ldquoNOrdquo
FROM UNIVERSITY GRADUATE TO BECOMING A MTV BASE VJ
Ehiz as he now generally called went to University of Benin to study Mechanical Engineering but due to some certain reasons he left in 2008 and completed his tertiary education at Lead City University graduating with a BSc in Computer science Being the
last child of his parents no particular pressure was placed on him as he was sourcing for jobs here and there On a particular day after watching the VJ Search advert on TV his Mum sat with him and advised him into participating knowing full well her son is quite an ldquointelligent talkativerdquo yet he was reluctant into participating until his Mummy got him the form and that made him have no other option than to go for it not knowing that was the beginning of a new career for him
In January 2013 with a panelist that included MI Tim Harwood and Funke Akindele Ehizojia ldquoEHIZrdquo Okoeguale was announced winner of the VJ
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search competition which sees him joining other MTV Base in-house VJs such as Nomuzi and Sizwe Dhlomo from MTV Base SA
LIFE AS A VJ
ldquoFor me bro am totally enjoying my life using my abilities positivelyrdquo he says smilingly about his life as a MTV Base VJ Hosting four shows namely Top Ten Street Request Select 10 and Continuity on the MTV Base platforms sees Ehiz working real hard
ldquoI really donrsquot have free days most times am usually at the studio recording interviews or working on myself personally to becoming the best at what I dordquo he further adds Being with MTV Base for a year and some couple of months now has taught this young talented dude lot of experience so far
Ehiz has gradually built his confidence daily this you can tell if you are a regular watcher of the MTV Base Show being aired across local stations and o digital satellite station as well
Most persons after achieving such feat tend to change their attitude towards
their old friends but thatrsquos not very Ehiz as he still relates and connects well with his old friends normally ldquoOmo why I go form ke I don even go host two weddings for two of my old friends for Beninrdquo he emphasized So how well have you been able to relate with everyone without affecting
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people and your career He answered by saying ldquoWisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
OAP AT THE BEAT 999 AND HOST AT LOUD N PROUD Live SERIES
Recently Ehiz joined renowned on-air-personality Olisa Adibua and Osi at The Beat 999 to co-host the Morning Rush which runs every week days Are you trying to become an OAP as well We sought to know and he
replied ldquoI swear I just love everything am doing right now I tried the OAP thingy back then at Benin but I never took it serious and I didnrsquot see myself becoming an OAP I just love to talk and any platform I can get to talk I talkrdquo well thatrsquos awesome since he gets paid for talking Seems Ehiz is apparently utilizing his talents on every platform he gets
He is also the co-host at the monthly LoudNProudLive which is held at the Intercontinental Hotel Victoria Island Combining all these talk shows
sure sounds like a hell load of hard work which if not careful could get mixed up but for Ehiz with time and personal training he has comfortably differentiated very platform he is on and still maintain his ldquomischievous personalityrdquo
EHIZ ndash THE SHUGA ACTOR
Aspiring to becoming an Oscar Award winner like Lupita Nrsquoyongo who also starred in one of MTV Base Shuga series Ehiz debuted as an actor in the MTV Base Shuga Series 3 and just as he says lsquoI enjoyed the 7-seconds of fame on Shugardquo On whether he would be taking up a career in acting jovially he says ldquoYou never know I might just end up like Lupitardquo
For me Irsquom totally enjoying my life using my abilities positively Wisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
Ehiz
Enzo
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iNTERViEW - enzO
enzO
chOcBOinatiOn ARTiST
gENRE afro-popPhoto credits Post-prx Graphixed
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MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD Period There is nothing else to describe the relationshiprdquo
Can you kindly introduce yourself- real names educational backgroundamp family background
- My name is Enzo Irsquom an afro-pop Nigerian artist based in Lagos and America under the indestructible ChocBoiNation Enzo is a combination of all my names and I legalized it ENZO
Whatrsquos your state of srigin and birthdate
- I am from Jos (Plateau State)
How was growing up like for you
- Growing up has been my most adventurous time and still is because as humans we
grow every single day based on our experiences in life I must say growing up is one heck of a bumpy
and joyous ride at the same time
Whatrsquos your relationship with MI amp ICE PRINCE
- MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD period therersquos nothing else to describe the relationship
Did knowing MI and ICE PRINCE influence your signing to CHOC BOI
NATION
- Before one is actually labeled a member of the ChocBoiNation you have to earn it relative or not everyone goes through their own
form of artist development MI being legendary knows true
artistry however different we all are As the head of the family he has the final say
- MI and ICEPRINCE are definitely strong influences
they inspire me every single
time I mean who wouldnrsquot want to be like their big brothers when they grow up huh lol
Can you enlighten us more on CHOC BOI NATION - current artistes on the labelconnection with Chocolate City
- ChocBoiNation is a combination of ChocolateCity and LoopyMusic thatrsquos the family
You seem not fully resident in Nigeria and why is that so
- I live in Lagos and America as I mentioned earlier and this is because they are both my homeland
Have you ever had an incident that has occurred to you which have helped boost your confidence as an artiste
- Yes actually recently for the first time in my life I had a bad performance on stage because I was going through personal issues and did not prepare for it MI called me to speak to me about it and he did say some deep words to me after the fact People will never understand the reason why what happened happened So no matter what the problem is suck it all up prepare yourself mentally channel your energy and give it your best on stage so the same thing never repeats itself All artists go through that one bad show it is part of the journey and you just make sure you win That talk gave me all I needed I am never afraid to fall and rise again I am human after all
How would you describe yourself generally in a sentence
- I am the most intelligent adventurous and fun to be with type risk taking imperfect person ever
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Who would you call your mentors
- My mentors in music are Prince Madonna MI Janet Jackson Aliyah Brenda Fassie MIA fela Chaka Chaka Bob Marleygot a long list Lol
Source of inspiration
- My Family
Being a lady what plans have you got to invade the Nigerian music industry
- How about you guys wait and see
Hahaa Okay When exactly did you start your music career professionally
- Professionally itrsquos been a few years I have been underground and now uptown if you know what I mean
How many official singles do you have out on airplay
- Irsquove got ldquoI WANT YOUrdquo and ldquoINTERNATIONAL GIRLrdquo out on air
What genre of music do you do
- Afro-Pop
In the next five years where do you
envision ENZO
- Way bigger and better as an artist generally
Just for your fans to know especially the guys are you hooked
- LOL love me for me no matter my status Hooked or not I am still here for all my fans (smiles)Whatrsquos your relationship with Ngozi Omambala of NMO Management
- NG as I call her is my manager and girlfriend She is that one person that represents the ultimate hustle of a woman No matter what happens in life you can always dust
yourself and rise again She is amazing and this is not just talk
If you werenrsquot making music what would you have yourself doing
- I canrsquot not do music no matter what I do is always affiliated with music so itrsquos not possible
What are your plans to take over the Nigerian music industry
- We donrsquot take over it we add to it Nigerian music is ours from birth every Nigerian is born with it Itrsquos not about how good you sing itrsquos about how you influence the land with what you were born with That is what
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CHOCBOINATION is about Letting people know that all types of artists are special behind the desk or on stage we are all artists of a different kind
As a young person whatrsquos your philosophy about life My philosophy inlife are based on two statements
- I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world
- I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner I believe in kissing kissing a lot I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles
Last words to young persons trying to leave a positive impact
- Never act bigger than anyone and never let anyone act bigger than you You are human but in reality you can be SuperHuman
Been a female whatrsquos your sense of fashion and what do you feel comfortable in
- I Dress based on my mood and I honestly feel comfortable wearing shorts T-shirts and sneakers
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the worldrdquo
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e Po
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ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 33
cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
34 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
Powered by Amarelis
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STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
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2
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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search competition which sees him joining other MTV Base in-house VJs such as Nomuzi and Sizwe Dhlomo from MTV Base SA
LIFE AS A VJ
ldquoFor me bro am totally enjoying my life using my abilities positivelyrdquo he says smilingly about his life as a MTV Base VJ Hosting four shows namely Top Ten Street Request Select 10 and Continuity on the MTV Base platforms sees Ehiz working real hard
ldquoI really donrsquot have free days most times am usually at the studio recording interviews or working on myself personally to becoming the best at what I dordquo he further adds Being with MTV Base for a year and some couple of months now has taught this young talented dude lot of experience so far
Ehiz has gradually built his confidence daily this you can tell if you are a regular watcher of the MTV Base Show being aired across local stations and o digital satellite station as well
Most persons after achieving such feat tend to change their attitude towards
their old friends but thatrsquos not very Ehiz as he still relates and connects well with his old friends normally ldquoOmo why I go form ke I don even go host two weddings for two of my old friends for Beninrdquo he emphasized So how well have you been able to relate with everyone without affecting
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e Po
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Continued from Page 25
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people and your career He answered by saying ldquoWisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
OAP AT THE BEAT 999 AND HOST AT LOUD N PROUD Live SERIES
Recently Ehiz joined renowned on-air-personality Olisa Adibua and Osi at The Beat 999 to co-host the Morning Rush which runs every week days Are you trying to become an OAP as well We sought to know and he
replied ldquoI swear I just love everything am doing right now I tried the OAP thingy back then at Benin but I never took it serious and I didnrsquot see myself becoming an OAP I just love to talk and any platform I can get to talk I talkrdquo well thatrsquos awesome since he gets paid for talking Seems Ehiz is apparently utilizing his talents on every platform he gets
He is also the co-host at the monthly LoudNProudLive which is held at the Intercontinental Hotel Victoria Island Combining all these talk shows
sure sounds like a hell load of hard work which if not careful could get mixed up but for Ehiz with time and personal training he has comfortably differentiated very platform he is on and still maintain his ldquomischievous personalityrdquo
EHIZ ndash THE SHUGA ACTOR
Aspiring to becoming an Oscar Award winner like Lupita Nrsquoyongo who also starred in one of MTV Base Shuga series Ehiz debuted as an actor in the MTV Base Shuga Series 3 and just as he says lsquoI enjoyed the 7-seconds of fame on Shugardquo On whether he would be taking up a career in acting jovially he says ldquoYou never know I might just end up like Lupitardquo
For me Irsquom totally enjoying my life using my abilities positively Wisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
Ehiz
Enzo
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iNTERViEW - enzO
enzO
chOcBOinatiOn ARTiST
gENRE afro-popPhoto credits Post-prx Graphixed
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MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD Period There is nothing else to describe the relationshiprdquo
Can you kindly introduce yourself- real names educational backgroundamp family background
- My name is Enzo Irsquom an afro-pop Nigerian artist based in Lagos and America under the indestructible ChocBoiNation Enzo is a combination of all my names and I legalized it ENZO
Whatrsquos your state of srigin and birthdate
- I am from Jos (Plateau State)
How was growing up like for you
- Growing up has been my most adventurous time and still is because as humans we
grow every single day based on our experiences in life I must say growing up is one heck of a bumpy
and joyous ride at the same time
Whatrsquos your relationship with MI amp ICE PRINCE
- MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD period therersquos nothing else to describe the relationship
Did knowing MI and ICE PRINCE influence your signing to CHOC BOI
NATION
- Before one is actually labeled a member of the ChocBoiNation you have to earn it relative or not everyone goes through their own
form of artist development MI being legendary knows true
artistry however different we all are As the head of the family he has the final say
- MI and ICEPRINCE are definitely strong influences
they inspire me every single
time I mean who wouldnrsquot want to be like their big brothers when they grow up huh lol
Can you enlighten us more on CHOC BOI NATION - current artistes on the labelconnection with Chocolate City
- ChocBoiNation is a combination of ChocolateCity and LoopyMusic thatrsquos the family
You seem not fully resident in Nigeria and why is that so
- I live in Lagos and America as I mentioned earlier and this is because they are both my homeland
Have you ever had an incident that has occurred to you which have helped boost your confidence as an artiste
- Yes actually recently for the first time in my life I had a bad performance on stage because I was going through personal issues and did not prepare for it MI called me to speak to me about it and he did say some deep words to me after the fact People will never understand the reason why what happened happened So no matter what the problem is suck it all up prepare yourself mentally channel your energy and give it your best on stage so the same thing never repeats itself All artists go through that one bad show it is part of the journey and you just make sure you win That talk gave me all I needed I am never afraid to fall and rise again I am human after all
How would you describe yourself generally in a sentence
- I am the most intelligent adventurous and fun to be with type risk taking imperfect person ever
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Who would you call your mentors
- My mentors in music are Prince Madonna MI Janet Jackson Aliyah Brenda Fassie MIA fela Chaka Chaka Bob Marleygot a long list Lol
Source of inspiration
- My Family
Being a lady what plans have you got to invade the Nigerian music industry
- How about you guys wait and see
Hahaa Okay When exactly did you start your music career professionally
- Professionally itrsquos been a few years I have been underground and now uptown if you know what I mean
How many official singles do you have out on airplay
- Irsquove got ldquoI WANT YOUrdquo and ldquoINTERNATIONAL GIRLrdquo out on air
What genre of music do you do
- Afro-Pop
In the next five years where do you
envision ENZO
- Way bigger and better as an artist generally
Just for your fans to know especially the guys are you hooked
- LOL love me for me no matter my status Hooked or not I am still here for all my fans (smiles)Whatrsquos your relationship with Ngozi Omambala of NMO Management
- NG as I call her is my manager and girlfriend She is that one person that represents the ultimate hustle of a woman No matter what happens in life you can always dust
yourself and rise again She is amazing and this is not just talk
If you werenrsquot making music what would you have yourself doing
- I canrsquot not do music no matter what I do is always affiliated with music so itrsquos not possible
What are your plans to take over the Nigerian music industry
- We donrsquot take over it we add to it Nigerian music is ours from birth every Nigerian is born with it Itrsquos not about how good you sing itrsquos about how you influence the land with what you were born with That is what
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CHOCBOINATION is about Letting people know that all types of artists are special behind the desk or on stage we are all artists of a different kind
As a young person whatrsquos your philosophy about life My philosophy inlife are based on two statements
- I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world
- I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner I believe in kissing kissing a lot I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles
Last words to young persons trying to leave a positive impact
- Never act bigger than anyone and never let anyone act bigger than you You are human but in reality you can be SuperHuman
Been a female whatrsquos your sense of fashion and what do you feel comfortable in
- I Dress based on my mood and I honestly feel comfortable wearing shorts T-shirts and sneakers
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the worldrdquo
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ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
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cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
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I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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people and your career He answered by saying ldquoWisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
OAP AT THE BEAT 999 AND HOST AT LOUD N PROUD Live SERIES
Recently Ehiz joined renowned on-air-personality Olisa Adibua and Osi at The Beat 999 to co-host the Morning Rush which runs every week days Are you trying to become an OAP as well We sought to know and he
replied ldquoI swear I just love everything am doing right now I tried the OAP thingy back then at Benin but I never took it serious and I didnrsquot see myself becoming an OAP I just love to talk and any platform I can get to talk I talkrdquo well thatrsquos awesome since he gets paid for talking Seems Ehiz is apparently utilizing his talents on every platform he gets
He is also the co-host at the monthly LoudNProudLive which is held at the Intercontinental Hotel Victoria Island Combining all these talk shows
sure sounds like a hell load of hard work which if not careful could get mixed up but for Ehiz with time and personal training he has comfortably differentiated very platform he is on and still maintain his ldquomischievous personalityrdquo
EHIZ ndash THE SHUGA ACTOR
Aspiring to becoming an Oscar Award winner like Lupita Nrsquoyongo who also starred in one of MTV Base Shuga series Ehiz debuted as an actor in the MTV Base Shuga Series 3 and just as he says lsquoI enjoyed the 7-seconds of fame on Shugardquo On whether he would be taking up a career in acting jovially he says ldquoYou never know I might just end up like Lupitardquo
For me Irsquom totally enjoying my life using my abilities positively Wisdom and understanding is profitable for all I tend to always apply wisdom in all my dealings without trying to offend anyonerdquo
Ehiz
Enzo
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iNTERViEW - enzO
enzO
chOcBOinatiOn ARTiST
gENRE afro-popPhoto credits Post-prx Graphixed
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MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD Period There is nothing else to describe the relationshiprdquo
Can you kindly introduce yourself- real names educational backgroundamp family background
- My name is Enzo Irsquom an afro-pop Nigerian artist based in Lagos and America under the indestructible ChocBoiNation Enzo is a combination of all my names and I legalized it ENZO
Whatrsquos your state of srigin and birthdate
- I am from Jos (Plateau State)
How was growing up like for you
- Growing up has been my most adventurous time and still is because as humans we
grow every single day based on our experiences in life I must say growing up is one heck of a bumpy
and joyous ride at the same time
Whatrsquos your relationship with MI amp ICE PRINCE
- MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD period therersquos nothing else to describe the relationship
Did knowing MI and ICE PRINCE influence your signing to CHOC BOI
NATION
- Before one is actually labeled a member of the ChocBoiNation you have to earn it relative or not everyone goes through their own
form of artist development MI being legendary knows true
artistry however different we all are As the head of the family he has the final say
- MI and ICEPRINCE are definitely strong influences
they inspire me every single
time I mean who wouldnrsquot want to be like their big brothers when they grow up huh lol
Can you enlighten us more on CHOC BOI NATION - current artistes on the labelconnection with Chocolate City
- ChocBoiNation is a combination of ChocolateCity and LoopyMusic thatrsquos the family
You seem not fully resident in Nigeria and why is that so
- I live in Lagos and America as I mentioned earlier and this is because they are both my homeland
Have you ever had an incident that has occurred to you which have helped boost your confidence as an artiste
- Yes actually recently for the first time in my life I had a bad performance on stage because I was going through personal issues and did not prepare for it MI called me to speak to me about it and he did say some deep words to me after the fact People will never understand the reason why what happened happened So no matter what the problem is suck it all up prepare yourself mentally channel your energy and give it your best on stage so the same thing never repeats itself All artists go through that one bad show it is part of the journey and you just make sure you win That talk gave me all I needed I am never afraid to fall and rise again I am human after all
How would you describe yourself generally in a sentence
- I am the most intelligent adventurous and fun to be with type risk taking imperfect person ever
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Who would you call your mentors
- My mentors in music are Prince Madonna MI Janet Jackson Aliyah Brenda Fassie MIA fela Chaka Chaka Bob Marleygot a long list Lol
Source of inspiration
- My Family
Being a lady what plans have you got to invade the Nigerian music industry
- How about you guys wait and see
Hahaa Okay When exactly did you start your music career professionally
- Professionally itrsquos been a few years I have been underground and now uptown if you know what I mean
How many official singles do you have out on airplay
- Irsquove got ldquoI WANT YOUrdquo and ldquoINTERNATIONAL GIRLrdquo out on air
What genre of music do you do
- Afro-Pop
In the next five years where do you
envision ENZO
- Way bigger and better as an artist generally
Just for your fans to know especially the guys are you hooked
- LOL love me for me no matter my status Hooked or not I am still here for all my fans (smiles)Whatrsquos your relationship with Ngozi Omambala of NMO Management
- NG as I call her is my manager and girlfriend She is that one person that represents the ultimate hustle of a woman No matter what happens in life you can always dust
yourself and rise again She is amazing and this is not just talk
If you werenrsquot making music what would you have yourself doing
- I canrsquot not do music no matter what I do is always affiliated with music so itrsquos not possible
What are your plans to take over the Nigerian music industry
- We donrsquot take over it we add to it Nigerian music is ours from birth every Nigerian is born with it Itrsquos not about how good you sing itrsquos about how you influence the land with what you were born with That is what
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CHOCBOINATION is about Letting people know that all types of artists are special behind the desk or on stage we are all artists of a different kind
As a young person whatrsquos your philosophy about life My philosophy inlife are based on two statements
- I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world
- I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner I believe in kissing kissing a lot I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles
Last words to young persons trying to leave a positive impact
- Never act bigger than anyone and never let anyone act bigger than you You are human but in reality you can be SuperHuman
Been a female whatrsquos your sense of fashion and what do you feel comfortable in
- I Dress based on my mood and I honestly feel comfortable wearing shorts T-shirts and sneakers
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the worldrdquo
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ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 33
cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
34 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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es P
ost-
Prx
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Gra
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
Ehiz
Enzo
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iNTERViEW - enzO
enzO
chOcBOinatiOn ARTiST
gENRE afro-popPhoto credits Post-prx Graphixed
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MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD Period There is nothing else to describe the relationshiprdquo
Can you kindly introduce yourself- real names educational backgroundamp family background
- My name is Enzo Irsquom an afro-pop Nigerian artist based in Lagos and America under the indestructible ChocBoiNation Enzo is a combination of all my names and I legalized it ENZO
Whatrsquos your state of srigin and birthdate
- I am from Jos (Plateau State)
How was growing up like for you
- Growing up has been my most adventurous time and still is because as humans we
grow every single day based on our experiences in life I must say growing up is one heck of a bumpy
and joyous ride at the same time
Whatrsquos your relationship with MI amp ICE PRINCE
- MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD period therersquos nothing else to describe the relationship
Did knowing MI and ICE PRINCE influence your signing to CHOC BOI
NATION
- Before one is actually labeled a member of the ChocBoiNation you have to earn it relative or not everyone goes through their own
form of artist development MI being legendary knows true
artistry however different we all are As the head of the family he has the final say
- MI and ICEPRINCE are definitely strong influences
they inspire me every single
time I mean who wouldnrsquot want to be like their big brothers when they grow up huh lol
Can you enlighten us more on CHOC BOI NATION - current artistes on the labelconnection with Chocolate City
- ChocBoiNation is a combination of ChocolateCity and LoopyMusic thatrsquos the family
You seem not fully resident in Nigeria and why is that so
- I live in Lagos and America as I mentioned earlier and this is because they are both my homeland
Have you ever had an incident that has occurred to you which have helped boost your confidence as an artiste
- Yes actually recently for the first time in my life I had a bad performance on stage because I was going through personal issues and did not prepare for it MI called me to speak to me about it and he did say some deep words to me after the fact People will never understand the reason why what happened happened So no matter what the problem is suck it all up prepare yourself mentally channel your energy and give it your best on stage so the same thing never repeats itself All artists go through that one bad show it is part of the journey and you just make sure you win That talk gave me all I needed I am never afraid to fall and rise again I am human after all
How would you describe yourself generally in a sentence
- I am the most intelligent adventurous and fun to be with type risk taking imperfect person ever
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Who would you call your mentors
- My mentors in music are Prince Madonna MI Janet Jackson Aliyah Brenda Fassie MIA fela Chaka Chaka Bob Marleygot a long list Lol
Source of inspiration
- My Family
Being a lady what plans have you got to invade the Nigerian music industry
- How about you guys wait and see
Hahaa Okay When exactly did you start your music career professionally
- Professionally itrsquos been a few years I have been underground and now uptown if you know what I mean
How many official singles do you have out on airplay
- Irsquove got ldquoI WANT YOUrdquo and ldquoINTERNATIONAL GIRLrdquo out on air
What genre of music do you do
- Afro-Pop
In the next five years where do you
envision ENZO
- Way bigger and better as an artist generally
Just for your fans to know especially the guys are you hooked
- LOL love me for me no matter my status Hooked or not I am still here for all my fans (smiles)Whatrsquos your relationship with Ngozi Omambala of NMO Management
- NG as I call her is my manager and girlfriend She is that one person that represents the ultimate hustle of a woman No matter what happens in life you can always dust
yourself and rise again She is amazing and this is not just talk
If you werenrsquot making music what would you have yourself doing
- I canrsquot not do music no matter what I do is always affiliated with music so itrsquos not possible
What are your plans to take over the Nigerian music industry
- We donrsquot take over it we add to it Nigerian music is ours from birth every Nigerian is born with it Itrsquos not about how good you sing itrsquos about how you influence the land with what you were born with That is what
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CHOCBOINATION is about Letting people know that all types of artists are special behind the desk or on stage we are all artists of a different kind
As a young person whatrsquos your philosophy about life My philosophy inlife are based on two statements
- I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world
- I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner I believe in kissing kissing a lot I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles
Last words to young persons trying to leave a positive impact
- Never act bigger than anyone and never let anyone act bigger than you You are human but in reality you can be SuperHuman
Been a female whatrsquos your sense of fashion and what do you feel comfortable in
- I Dress based on my mood and I honestly feel comfortable wearing shorts T-shirts and sneakers
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the worldrdquo
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Gra
phix
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ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
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cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
34 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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ost-
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
Enzo
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iNTERViEW - enzO
enzO
chOcBOinatiOn ARTiST
gENRE afro-popPhoto credits Post-prx Graphixed
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MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD Period There is nothing else to describe the relationshiprdquo
Can you kindly introduce yourself- real names educational backgroundamp family background
- My name is Enzo Irsquom an afro-pop Nigerian artist based in Lagos and America under the indestructible ChocBoiNation Enzo is a combination of all my names and I legalized it ENZO
Whatrsquos your state of srigin and birthdate
- I am from Jos (Plateau State)
How was growing up like for you
- Growing up has been my most adventurous time and still is because as humans we
grow every single day based on our experiences in life I must say growing up is one heck of a bumpy
and joyous ride at the same time
Whatrsquos your relationship with MI amp ICE PRINCE
- MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD period therersquos nothing else to describe the relationship
Did knowing MI and ICE PRINCE influence your signing to CHOC BOI
NATION
- Before one is actually labeled a member of the ChocBoiNation you have to earn it relative or not everyone goes through their own
form of artist development MI being legendary knows true
artistry however different we all are As the head of the family he has the final say
- MI and ICEPRINCE are definitely strong influences
they inspire me every single
time I mean who wouldnrsquot want to be like their big brothers when they grow up huh lol
Can you enlighten us more on CHOC BOI NATION - current artistes on the labelconnection with Chocolate City
- ChocBoiNation is a combination of ChocolateCity and LoopyMusic thatrsquos the family
You seem not fully resident in Nigeria and why is that so
- I live in Lagos and America as I mentioned earlier and this is because they are both my homeland
Have you ever had an incident that has occurred to you which have helped boost your confidence as an artiste
- Yes actually recently for the first time in my life I had a bad performance on stage because I was going through personal issues and did not prepare for it MI called me to speak to me about it and he did say some deep words to me after the fact People will never understand the reason why what happened happened So no matter what the problem is suck it all up prepare yourself mentally channel your energy and give it your best on stage so the same thing never repeats itself All artists go through that one bad show it is part of the journey and you just make sure you win That talk gave me all I needed I am never afraid to fall and rise again I am human after all
How would you describe yourself generally in a sentence
- I am the most intelligent adventurous and fun to be with type risk taking imperfect person ever
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Who would you call your mentors
- My mentors in music are Prince Madonna MI Janet Jackson Aliyah Brenda Fassie MIA fela Chaka Chaka Bob Marleygot a long list Lol
Source of inspiration
- My Family
Being a lady what plans have you got to invade the Nigerian music industry
- How about you guys wait and see
Hahaa Okay When exactly did you start your music career professionally
- Professionally itrsquos been a few years I have been underground and now uptown if you know what I mean
How many official singles do you have out on airplay
- Irsquove got ldquoI WANT YOUrdquo and ldquoINTERNATIONAL GIRLrdquo out on air
What genre of music do you do
- Afro-Pop
In the next five years where do you
envision ENZO
- Way bigger and better as an artist generally
Just for your fans to know especially the guys are you hooked
- LOL love me for me no matter my status Hooked or not I am still here for all my fans (smiles)Whatrsquos your relationship with Ngozi Omambala of NMO Management
- NG as I call her is my manager and girlfriend She is that one person that represents the ultimate hustle of a woman No matter what happens in life you can always dust
yourself and rise again She is amazing and this is not just talk
If you werenrsquot making music what would you have yourself doing
- I canrsquot not do music no matter what I do is always affiliated with music so itrsquos not possible
What are your plans to take over the Nigerian music industry
- We donrsquot take over it we add to it Nigerian music is ours from birth every Nigerian is born with it Itrsquos not about how good you sing itrsquos about how you influence the land with what you were born with That is what
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CHOCBOINATION is about Letting people know that all types of artists are special behind the desk or on stage we are all artists of a different kind
As a young person whatrsquos your philosophy about life My philosophy inlife are based on two statements
- I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world
- I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner I believe in kissing kissing a lot I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles
Last words to young persons trying to leave a positive impact
- Never act bigger than anyone and never let anyone act bigger than you You are human but in reality you can be SuperHuman
Been a female whatrsquos your sense of fashion and what do you feel comfortable in
- I Dress based on my mood and I honestly feel comfortable wearing shorts T-shirts and sneakers
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the worldrdquo
Imag
e Po
st-P
rx b
y
Gra
phix
ed
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ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
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cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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Imag
es P
ost-
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
Powered by Amarelis
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STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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iNTERViEW - enzO
enzO
chOcBOinatiOn ARTiST
gENRE afro-popPhoto credits Post-prx Graphixed
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MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD Period There is nothing else to describe the relationshiprdquo
Can you kindly introduce yourself- real names educational backgroundamp family background
- My name is Enzo Irsquom an afro-pop Nigerian artist based in Lagos and America under the indestructible ChocBoiNation Enzo is a combination of all my names and I legalized it ENZO
Whatrsquos your state of srigin and birthdate
- I am from Jos (Plateau State)
How was growing up like for you
- Growing up has been my most adventurous time and still is because as humans we
grow every single day based on our experiences in life I must say growing up is one heck of a bumpy
and joyous ride at the same time
Whatrsquos your relationship with MI amp ICE PRINCE
- MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD period therersquos nothing else to describe the relationship
Did knowing MI and ICE PRINCE influence your signing to CHOC BOI
NATION
- Before one is actually labeled a member of the ChocBoiNation you have to earn it relative or not everyone goes through their own
form of artist development MI being legendary knows true
artistry however different we all are As the head of the family he has the final say
- MI and ICEPRINCE are definitely strong influences
they inspire me every single
time I mean who wouldnrsquot want to be like their big brothers when they grow up huh lol
Can you enlighten us more on CHOC BOI NATION - current artistes on the labelconnection with Chocolate City
- ChocBoiNation is a combination of ChocolateCity and LoopyMusic thatrsquos the family
You seem not fully resident in Nigeria and why is that so
- I live in Lagos and America as I mentioned earlier and this is because they are both my homeland
Have you ever had an incident that has occurred to you which have helped boost your confidence as an artiste
- Yes actually recently for the first time in my life I had a bad performance on stage because I was going through personal issues and did not prepare for it MI called me to speak to me about it and he did say some deep words to me after the fact People will never understand the reason why what happened happened So no matter what the problem is suck it all up prepare yourself mentally channel your energy and give it your best on stage so the same thing never repeats itself All artists go through that one bad show it is part of the journey and you just make sure you win That talk gave me all I needed I am never afraid to fall and rise again I am human after all
How would you describe yourself generally in a sentence
- I am the most intelligent adventurous and fun to be with type risk taking imperfect person ever
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Who would you call your mentors
- My mentors in music are Prince Madonna MI Janet Jackson Aliyah Brenda Fassie MIA fela Chaka Chaka Bob Marleygot a long list Lol
Source of inspiration
- My Family
Being a lady what plans have you got to invade the Nigerian music industry
- How about you guys wait and see
Hahaa Okay When exactly did you start your music career professionally
- Professionally itrsquos been a few years I have been underground and now uptown if you know what I mean
How many official singles do you have out on airplay
- Irsquove got ldquoI WANT YOUrdquo and ldquoINTERNATIONAL GIRLrdquo out on air
What genre of music do you do
- Afro-Pop
In the next five years where do you
envision ENZO
- Way bigger and better as an artist generally
Just for your fans to know especially the guys are you hooked
- LOL love me for me no matter my status Hooked or not I am still here for all my fans (smiles)Whatrsquos your relationship with Ngozi Omambala of NMO Management
- NG as I call her is my manager and girlfriend She is that one person that represents the ultimate hustle of a woman No matter what happens in life you can always dust
yourself and rise again She is amazing and this is not just talk
If you werenrsquot making music what would you have yourself doing
- I canrsquot not do music no matter what I do is always affiliated with music so itrsquos not possible
What are your plans to take over the Nigerian music industry
- We donrsquot take over it we add to it Nigerian music is ours from birth every Nigerian is born with it Itrsquos not about how good you sing itrsquos about how you influence the land with what you were born with That is what
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CHOCBOINATION is about Letting people know that all types of artists are special behind the desk or on stage we are all artists of a different kind
As a young person whatrsquos your philosophy about life My philosophy inlife are based on two statements
- I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world
- I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner I believe in kissing kissing a lot I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles
Last words to young persons trying to leave a positive impact
- Never act bigger than anyone and never let anyone act bigger than you You are human but in reality you can be SuperHuman
Been a female whatrsquos your sense of fashion and what do you feel comfortable in
- I Dress based on my mood and I honestly feel comfortable wearing shorts T-shirts and sneakers
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the worldrdquo
Imag
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ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
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cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
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34 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
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naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
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screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD Period There is nothing else to describe the relationshiprdquo
Can you kindly introduce yourself- real names educational backgroundamp family background
- My name is Enzo Irsquom an afro-pop Nigerian artist based in Lagos and America under the indestructible ChocBoiNation Enzo is a combination of all my names and I legalized it ENZO
Whatrsquos your state of srigin and birthdate
- I am from Jos (Plateau State)
How was growing up like for you
- Growing up has been my most adventurous time and still is because as humans we
grow every single day based on our experiences in life I must say growing up is one heck of a bumpy
and joyous ride at the same time
Whatrsquos your relationship with MI amp ICE PRINCE
- MI and ICEPRINCE are my BLOOD period therersquos nothing else to describe the relationship
Did knowing MI and ICE PRINCE influence your signing to CHOC BOI
NATION
- Before one is actually labeled a member of the ChocBoiNation you have to earn it relative or not everyone goes through their own
form of artist development MI being legendary knows true
artistry however different we all are As the head of the family he has the final say
- MI and ICEPRINCE are definitely strong influences
they inspire me every single
time I mean who wouldnrsquot want to be like their big brothers when they grow up huh lol
Can you enlighten us more on CHOC BOI NATION - current artistes on the labelconnection with Chocolate City
- ChocBoiNation is a combination of ChocolateCity and LoopyMusic thatrsquos the family
You seem not fully resident in Nigeria and why is that so
- I live in Lagos and America as I mentioned earlier and this is because they are both my homeland
Have you ever had an incident that has occurred to you which have helped boost your confidence as an artiste
- Yes actually recently for the first time in my life I had a bad performance on stage because I was going through personal issues and did not prepare for it MI called me to speak to me about it and he did say some deep words to me after the fact People will never understand the reason why what happened happened So no matter what the problem is suck it all up prepare yourself mentally channel your energy and give it your best on stage so the same thing never repeats itself All artists go through that one bad show it is part of the journey and you just make sure you win That talk gave me all I needed I am never afraid to fall and rise again I am human after all
How would you describe yourself generally in a sentence
- I am the most intelligent adventurous and fun to be with type risk taking imperfect person ever
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Who would you call your mentors
- My mentors in music are Prince Madonna MI Janet Jackson Aliyah Brenda Fassie MIA fela Chaka Chaka Bob Marleygot a long list Lol
Source of inspiration
- My Family
Being a lady what plans have you got to invade the Nigerian music industry
- How about you guys wait and see
Hahaa Okay When exactly did you start your music career professionally
- Professionally itrsquos been a few years I have been underground and now uptown if you know what I mean
How many official singles do you have out on airplay
- Irsquove got ldquoI WANT YOUrdquo and ldquoINTERNATIONAL GIRLrdquo out on air
What genre of music do you do
- Afro-Pop
In the next five years where do you
envision ENZO
- Way bigger and better as an artist generally
Just for your fans to know especially the guys are you hooked
- LOL love me for me no matter my status Hooked or not I am still here for all my fans (smiles)Whatrsquos your relationship with Ngozi Omambala of NMO Management
- NG as I call her is my manager and girlfriend She is that one person that represents the ultimate hustle of a woman No matter what happens in life you can always dust
yourself and rise again She is amazing and this is not just talk
If you werenrsquot making music what would you have yourself doing
- I canrsquot not do music no matter what I do is always affiliated with music so itrsquos not possible
What are your plans to take over the Nigerian music industry
- We donrsquot take over it we add to it Nigerian music is ours from birth every Nigerian is born with it Itrsquos not about how good you sing itrsquos about how you influence the land with what you were born with That is what
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CHOCBOINATION is about Letting people know that all types of artists are special behind the desk or on stage we are all artists of a different kind
As a young person whatrsquos your philosophy about life My philosophy inlife are based on two statements
- I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world
- I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner I believe in kissing kissing a lot I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles
Last words to young persons trying to leave a positive impact
- Never act bigger than anyone and never let anyone act bigger than you You are human but in reality you can be SuperHuman
Been a female whatrsquos your sense of fashion and what do you feel comfortable in
- I Dress based on my mood and I honestly feel comfortable wearing shorts T-shirts and sneakers
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the worldrdquo
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ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
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cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
48 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
30 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
Who would you call your mentors
- My mentors in music are Prince Madonna MI Janet Jackson Aliyah Brenda Fassie MIA fela Chaka Chaka Bob Marleygot a long list Lol
Source of inspiration
- My Family
Being a lady what plans have you got to invade the Nigerian music industry
- How about you guys wait and see
Hahaa Okay When exactly did you start your music career professionally
- Professionally itrsquos been a few years I have been underground and now uptown if you know what I mean
How many official singles do you have out on airplay
- Irsquove got ldquoI WANT YOUrdquo and ldquoINTERNATIONAL GIRLrdquo out on air
What genre of music do you do
- Afro-Pop
In the next five years where do you
envision ENZO
- Way bigger and better as an artist generally
Just for your fans to know especially the guys are you hooked
- LOL love me for me no matter my status Hooked or not I am still here for all my fans (smiles)Whatrsquos your relationship with Ngozi Omambala of NMO Management
- NG as I call her is my manager and girlfriend She is that one person that represents the ultimate hustle of a woman No matter what happens in life you can always dust
yourself and rise again She is amazing and this is not just talk
If you werenrsquot making music what would you have yourself doing
- I canrsquot not do music no matter what I do is always affiliated with music so itrsquos not possible
What are your plans to take over the Nigerian music industry
- We donrsquot take over it we add to it Nigerian music is ours from birth every Nigerian is born with it Itrsquos not about how good you sing itrsquos about how you influence the land with what you were born with That is what
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CHOCBOINATION is about Letting people know that all types of artists are special behind the desk or on stage we are all artists of a different kind
As a young person whatrsquos your philosophy about life My philosophy inlife are based on two statements
- I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world
- I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner I believe in kissing kissing a lot I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles
Last words to young persons trying to leave a positive impact
- Never act bigger than anyone and never let anyone act bigger than you You are human but in reality you can be SuperHuman
Been a female whatrsquos your sense of fashion and what do you feel comfortable in
- I Dress based on my mood and I honestly feel comfortable wearing shorts T-shirts and sneakers
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the worldrdquo
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e Po
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ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 33
cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
34 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
36 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 39
their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
40 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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es P
ost-
Prx
by
Gra
phix
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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CHOCBOINATION is about Letting people know that all types of artists are special behind the desk or on stage we are all artists of a different kind
As a young person whatrsquos your philosophy about life My philosophy inlife are based on two statements
- I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the world
- I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner I believe in kissing kissing a lot I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles
Last words to young persons trying to leave a positive impact
- Never act bigger than anyone and never let anyone act bigger than you You are human but in reality you can be SuperHuman
Been a female whatrsquos your sense of fashion and what do you feel comfortable in
- I Dress based on my mood and I honestly feel comfortable wearing shorts T-shirts and sneakers
I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination Imagination is more important than knowledge Knowledge is limited Imagination encircles the worldrdquo
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ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
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cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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ldquoIt took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself I donrsquot have that kind of time to convince somebody elserdquo - DanielFranzese
My name is Olive and once upon a time I did not love myself
I grew up in a loveless home raising my two little sisters and my broken alcoholic mother Truth be told it was no home at all My ldquohomerdquo was devoid of the normal feelings a regular household bore There was no love no care no happiness no laughter resounding through our walls Our lives were characterized by gloom tears hunger shame and fear of a monster The Monster my father
Father walked out one afternoon when I was sixteen and never came back He left us with nothing save the uncompleted bungalow we lived in None of us really cared as all he ever did was yell at us and beat our mother He would come home at midnight drunk and reeking of cheap perfumes and scream that his meal be brought despite
not providing any upkeep money When my mother failed to provide food he would beat her mercilessly and then proceed to fall asleep on the couch snoring loudly The disgusting pig
I hated him and I was glad when after two months of his absence Mother announced he was never coming backMy joy was however short lived when she stopped going to her tailoring workshop and stayed home all day drinking I took over the job of fending for my family at the age of sixteen Mother already taught me how to work her machines and sew simple patterns It was hard convincing her customers that I could fix their clothes but soon they came to accept the little tailor My sisters and I dropped out of school as we could barely afford food
A year or so after my dad left his mother and sister had stormed into our home and demanded that my mum let them take my sisters and I with them Mother was an alcoholic mess and hadnrsquot bothered protesting I had screamed and
Oliversquos Journey to Self Loveby Phideia Imiegha
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cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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cried and scratched and begged but they took my little sisters They said they wouldrsquove taken me too but didnrsquot bother since I was ugly and scraggly like my mother anyway I was left behind with a mother who was barely there I had no friends no sisters I was alone and depressed I was in a strange world burdened with so many responsibilities and an alcoholic mess of a parent was the greatest of them It was too much for a sixteen-year old
Mother never had a sober moment after my sisters left and one day three years later I came home to find her lifeless body in the living room limp left hand still clutching a half-empty bottle It then dawned on me I was utterly alone I was all I had nowI hated myself and I hated life I hated my father for leaving and I hated my mother for giving up on life Mostly I hated God for dumping me in this cruel world My life in Asaba became a nightmare I could not bring myself to go back to my usual routine I decided to sell our few valuables and move to Lagos
By the time I was twenty-three with almost all my savings used up I had finished from a catering school in Lagos and was employed at a big restaurant as a cookwaitress I lived in a one-room apartment with three other girls with whom I split the rent I had made a few friends and had a somewhat regular life I wasnrsquot happy and I didnrsquot have loads of boyfriends like the other girls but at least I was eating and I was alive
It was while serving at that restaurant that I met Xavier He wasnrsquot very good looking but he had these odd eyes that seemed to see into your soul He had the tiniest nose I had ever seen and a full perfect beard I got lost in his features and spilled soup all over his date Trust these Lagos big girls She got up and slapped me across the face twice all the while shouting in her American accent She was about to give me a third slap when Xavier stood up and restrained her I just stood there clutching my face sheepishly
ldquoI Irsquom so sorry Sir Mardquo I managed to whisper
ldquoSorry for yourself you blind imprdquo she retorted
ldquoAhn ahn I said calm down nowrdquo he said to her Turning to me he spoke calmly ldquoI hope you wonrsquot ask us to pay for the soup you poured on usrdquo
Those eyes
ldquoNo sir itrsquos on the houserdquo I said quietly knowing it was on me
ldquoGoodrdquo he replied and turned to his date ldquoNina letrsquos gordquo
His date was still staring furiously at me He half dragged her out of the place and I heaved a sigh of frustration
Two days later
ldquoOlive Customer wey you pour soup for him body dey find you ordquo my Edo colleague Efe screamed from outside
I looked up from the cake I was icing and frowned What did Madam Oyibo want from me To give me more slaps I straightened my apron and walked outside through the back door
It was the man whose date I had poured soup on The actual cause of my clumsiness which led to me paying two thousand five hundred for the food wasted and the damage done to the table cover I frowned
ldquoGood afternoon Sirrdquo
ldquoHello Oliviardquo
ldquoOliverdquo I said
ldquoAh Lovely name Irsquom Xavier May I talk to yourdquo
ldquoTalk to me Is there any problemrdquo
He smiled and his eyes seemed to smile along with his lips Those eyes again
ldquoNo Olivia none at allrdquo
That was the beginning of what seemed like the perfect relationship Xavier made me quit my job at the restaurant and got me a better job at a catering company Five months after we met he told me he loved me and that he wanted to marry
Love
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
Powered by Amarelis
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2
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
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experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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I couldnrsquot quite grasp the meaning of the word No one had ever said they loved me I had never loved anybody I had no idea what it meant to love or what it felt like to be loved I had absolutely no idea how to keep this love Love was alien to me I was determined however to accept this love and hold on to it with my life
I had no family so there was never an official wedding I met Xavierrsquos family twice and then moved into his two-room flat He didnrsquot even buy me a wedding band
Soon after I moved in I began to notice some changes in Xavier He had always been jealous and possessive but it was amplified when I moved into his home I wasnrsquot allowed to visit friends or go out at all except to work He showed up at my place of work randomly several times and demanded I followed him home immediately
I soon lost that job
Xavier didnrsquot allow me look for another job He wanted me home permanently He would hurl insults at me all day telling me how ugly and unlovable I was and how no body else could love me I believed him And so I endured the emotional abuse believing that no one else could love me Heck I didnrsquot even love myself Xavier would blame everything that went wrong in our lives on me He said I had my mother and her mother before herrsquos bad luck I agreed
He loved me he couldnrsquot be wrong
One year passed and he only got worse I would stay two months and not see any other human except Xavier and the woman who brought us market supplies once weekly I felt very alone More alone than I had felt when my sisters were taken from me Even more alone than I had felt when I happened upon my motherrsquos lifeless body reeking of alcohol
One certain day Xavier instructed me to cook jollof rice for him When it was ready I served him in the living room He took one look at the food and pushed it away with his hand sending it flying across the room I jerked back shocked and confused
ldquoYou stupid fool I said rice and stew Are you now deafrdquo Xavier spat out
Already in tears I stammered ldquoBut but I asked you twice and you said jollofrdquo
ldquoOh Irsquom now a liar Or a fool like you Me with my university degree yoursquore calling me stupid You illiteraterdquo
I started sobbing loudly
ldquoIf you know how ugly you look when crying you will shut your mouth Clean this mess and make me rice and stew immediatelyrdquo he said waving dismissively
Two days later our market supplies were brought by a strange woman She said that our normal employee was indisposed hence she was helping As I walked her to the gate she turned to me and spokeldquoIrsquom very sorry if this sounds too direct but are you okay You look pale and there is a certain unhappiness about yourdquo
ldquoIrsquom fine thank you mardquo I replied quietly all the while screaming for help on the inside
ldquoWell if you ever need someone to talk to you should go to church Jesus will listen There are a lot of churches in this neighborhood You take care dearrdquo
With that she walked out the door and left me pondering over her words Church I hadnrsquot gone to church since I was nine
Two weeks and a great deal of thinking later I decided to sneak to church I just needed to target a time when Xavier was at work and return before he was back There was a big church two streets away from mine I could walk there in less than five minutes
I sat at the last row and stared at everybody and everything going on I felt like an unwelcomed stranger The people there were very friendly and all smiling I wasnrsquot used to such hospitality I felt painfully self conscious and resisted the urge to bolt more than once It was a weekday service and lasted about two hours
I walked back home as fast as my legs could carry me I had a bad feeling in my chest When I got into the compound I knew why Xavierrsquos car was parked there I started crying I walked into the house and met him standing at the door I cried harder
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
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their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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ost-
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
Powered by Amarelis
44 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
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2
5
7
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4
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
48 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 49
experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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ldquoYou whore So this is what you do everyday you cheap prostituterdquo he yelled
ldquoXavier Imdashrdquo
I had just started to explain myself when I felt a blow to my face that sent me flying across the room I saw red Xavier walked over to me and slapped me twice spat on me and walked out of the house I heard him drive away
They say it takes one drop for a cup to spill its contents
Well that was it for me Above every other thing I had vowed never to become my mother And it dawned on me that slowly I had become herIn that moment I saw flashes of my father kicking my mum in her stomach while she lay doubled over on the ground my sisters and I crying in a corner I saw flashes of my father calling my mother all sorts of names while we looked on helplessly I saw flashes of my father telling my sisters and I that we were females hence we were useless and worthless and would never amount to anything Flashes of all the times we went to bed with empty stomachs silently vowing not to end up like our mother And in that moment I realized that I had failed
I picked myself up and didnrsquot even stop to clean the blood on my lips I ran into my room still crying hysterically I stuffed clothes into a box and ran out of the house like a mad woman Or like a woman being chased Actually I was being chased by the fear of becoming a woman I hated
I ran into the street still crying and bleeding People stared at me but I didnrsquot care I kept running I didnrsquot know where I was going until I got there
The church
My life up until I met Jesus was a long and weary journey but the destination was worth it The church took me in accommodated me treated my wounds gave me a job and led me to Christ In Him I found true love and a new life In Christ I truly understood the meaning of love
- Love is patient love is kind
I learned that true love begins with me and if I didnrsquot love myself nobody could love me enough I began to see my beauty my intelligence I could finally hear my own voice and speak up give opinions I knew no fear I was a new woman in Christ and this woman could not be abused
- It does not dishonor others it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs
More importantly I forgave I forgave my father for damaging ourmdashmy mother my sisters and mersquosmdashlives and walking out on us afterwards I forgave my mother for seeking solace in the bottle I forgave both parents for not teaching us about Christ and his love for humanity I forgave my grandmother and aunt for separating me from my family I forgave Xavier for taking advantage of my insecurities I let go of all the hurt pain and sadness I kept inside of me for twenty-five years And it felt good I felt a lightness in my chest I felt free the burden of hatred was gone My escape had become my freedom
I focused all my energy on rebuilding myself spiritually physically and emotionally
Two years later I met him Ure My husband My joy I met the man who truly loves and cares about me The man who took the time to learn every detail about me and understand all my intricacies and complexities The man who loves respects and honors me The man who is proud of me and wants to show me off to the world The man who married me in church with God as our witness promising to love and to cherish in sickness and in health till death do us part The man with whom I bore children and created a family an amazing family A man Irsquom sharing my new life with A man God sent to me
- Love always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres
I never heard from my sisters again but everyday I pray that theyrsquove learned how to love and overcome the disaster that was our childhood
- Through my tears I found God inside of me and I loved him fiercely
Oliversquos Journey to Self Love
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naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 39
their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
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Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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Imag
es P
ost-
Prx
by
Gra
phix
ed
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LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
Powered by Amarelis
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STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
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2
5
7
6
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4
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
48 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 49
experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
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BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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naiJa playlist Jam sessiOn
FROM COOl FM RADiO TO ThE PlACE lEkki
Featuring Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna Wizboy KCEE and many more
Jam Session which is an event that has taken live performances to another level in Nigeria held its usual JamSession on February 27th 2014 at The Place Lekki This edition featured performances from Oge Kimono Lamboginny Muna and Wizboy Also as guestrsquos appearances were KCEE Oritsefemi Mannie and Patoranking The event which started off at the COOL FM Radio studio in the morning with an interview session with all performing artistes rounded off at The Place Lekki later at night for the live rendition of their songs Tush Magazine presents to you pictures from both the studio interview and the event
Oge Kimono Performing Wizboyy Performing
naija playlist jam session
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 39
their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
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oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 41
Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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Imag
es P
ost-
Prx
by
Gra
phix
ed
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 43
LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
Powered by Amarelis
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STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
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3
2
5
7
6
8
4
1
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 47
Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 49
experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
50 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 51
BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
naija playlist jam session
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 37
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 39
their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
40 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 41
Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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Imag
es P
ost-
Prx
by
Gra
phix
ed
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 43
LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
Powered by Amarelis
44 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
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3
2
5
7
6
8
4
1
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
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Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
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PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 49
experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
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Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 51
BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
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or a couple months now Irsquove been trying to come to terms with the recent craze for twitter trends amongst Nigerian artistes especially the emerging artistes Way back in 2010 when twitter
got popular amongst us twitter trends use to be a ldquoREALrdquo thing It took over 500 - 1000 tweets to make a topic or a word trend
Sometime in 2012 Nigerians turned it into a mess It became an ldquoinrdquo thing for the likes of Tweet Oracle and Don Baba J to trend a topic everyday due to their large number of followers Well we all thought it was fun not until the parody accounts came flooding into our timelines They desecrated the ideology of twitter trends and that was all it took to loose its glory
I remember the first time I had to make a clientrsquos song trend on demand in September 2012 it was amongst the first of its kind I wouldnrsquot want to mention names but we did trend the song title and sent out mails to our bloggers and music critiques but what we got in return was never bargained for Not only did the song title trend in Lagos and Nigeria for three (3) days the song was on every music portalblogwebsite that existed back then from key websites down to ldquoblogspotcomsrdquo Mind you my
client was an upcoming artiste and you can guess what I did the ldquotrendersrdquo were made to tweet links of the song for a whole week after the trendrelease date
Now that was the idea To make a song trend enough to disturb the online community just so it can get anyonersquos attention enough to listen to the song But today itrsquos been made a mess Trending topics on twitter is a shadow of what it was meant to be thanks to the many ldquotrendersrdquo and unnecessary trends of course
Virtually every artiste (from major to emerging) wants to trend their names amp songs on twitter these days I understand the need for that Thatrsquos not a problem but how itrsquos done is a major determinant what the artiste gets in return Most of these accounts who trend topics practically flood your timeline enough to get you pissed I mean why would you ask questions like ldquoWhen last did you have sxrdquo and tag a song title to such a tweet Left to me Irsquod never check that song or video out especially when I donrsquot even know who the artiste is
I believe twitter trends got really messed up sometime last year 2013 You see upcoming artistes looking for money to ldquotrendrdquo when they ought to be distributing
lmkrsquoSDiARY
F
ThE TWiTTER TREND MADNESS by Joyce Imiegha lidumizzkush
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 39
their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
40 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 41
Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
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Imag
es P
ost-
Prx
by
Gra
phix
ed
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 43
LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
Powered by Amarelis
44 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 45
3
2
5
7
6
8
4
1
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FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 47
Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
48 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 49
experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
50 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 51
BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
I mean you spend say N20000 - N30000 trending
your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos
service or even get that song on a reputable website
Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics thoughrdquo
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 39
their materials I mean you spend say N20 000 -N30 000 trending your song on twitter and you cannot afford a publicistrsquos service or even get that song on a reputable website Honestly how does twitter trend get you enough genuine listeners and critics though
I donrsquot have a problem with A-list or popular artistes because whether or not they trend they already have dedicated fans and listeners I care about the emerging artistes who go through a lot to record mix and master songs go for photo-shoots pay graphic designers and end up wasting resources on unnecessary promotion channels called ldquotwitter trendsrdquo Every Tom Dick amp Harry trends on twitter these days and most tweeps only answer the questions or read the jokes your song is hash-tagged to and donrsquot even notice your song titled
Whatrsquos worse The ldquotrenderrdquo tweets more jokes and questions than your song links How can you come to terms with such method of ldquopublicityrdquo
Dear trenders and owners of parody accounts Irsquom neither against you nor am I trying to spoil your business I just want you to know that you have to put these people (artistes) into consideration and publicize them properly without making a mess of their reputation with your methods
And dear emerging artistes stop wasting your hard earned resources and even worse your school fees on redundant publicity methods and get good bloggers and critics to review and promote your songs to your target audience Even if you have to trend it promote it properly as well Remember a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Thank you
40 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 41
Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
42 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
Imag
es P
ost-
Prx
by
Gra
phix
ed
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 43
LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
Powered by Amarelis
44 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 45
3
2
5
7
6
8
4
1
46 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 47
Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
48 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 49
experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
50 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 51
BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
40 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
oet is a household name when it come to VJingHosting in the Nigeria Entertainment Industry
Her face is also a regular at events and of course on Sound City where she is presently amongst the only three VJs they have Quite a feat
Born Laura Monyeazo Abebe she spent her early years in Lagos Nigeria where she did her primary education at Corona School Ikoyi before jetting out to England for her higher education and ended up at Law School
Prior to joining Sound City Moet has always loved entertainment and has been around it modeling and dancing in musical videos before finally joining Sound City as a VJHost
Though she wasnrsquot a pioneer in the VJing sector she has successfully carved a niche for herself through her uniqueness and hard work
ldquoOne on Onerdquo is one of her shows that has come to life due to her persistence It is an interview show that focuses on all aspects on artistesrsquo lives be it the scandals their take on music or as to what their ideals are
Being a female her dress sense is sexy glamorous and chic Well that canrsquot be far-fetched as it comes along with the kind of job she does and if you are fortunate to peep into her wardrobe a lot of figure hugging clothes and shoes that depict her style would be found there
From sex-tape scandals dating scandals and posting semi-nude selfies pictures Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrity She recently stepped out with her boyfriend whom she claimed she has been dating for two years hoping to put an end to all false rumours about her
She is bold She is daing She ishellip MOET ABEBE
M
screen kings
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 41
Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
42 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
Imag
es P
ost-
Prx
by
Gra
phix
ed
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 43
LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
Powered by Amarelis
44 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 45
3
2
5
7
6
8
4
1
46 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 47
Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
48 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 49
experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
50 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 51
BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 41
Moet has also had her own share of spotlight focus being a celebrityrdquo
42 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
Imag
es P
ost-
Prx
by
Gra
phix
ed
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 43
LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
Powered by Amarelis
44 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 45
3
2
5
7
6
8
4
1
46 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 47
Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
48 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 49
experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
50 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 51
BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
42 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
Imag
es P
ost-
Prx
by
Gra
phix
ed
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 43
LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
Powered by Amarelis
44 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 45
3
2
5
7
6
8
4
1
46 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 47
Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
48 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 49
experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
50 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 51
BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 43
LEAVE IT TO THE MANNEQUINSBY CHIAMAKA EZEKWEN
People are often quite merciless in their inward scrutiny of
you trying hard in their mindrsquos eye to portray you in the worst
possible light and therefore believe to be better than you I am
well aware of this I have also come to realise that in order to
survive this scrutiny and more importantly in order to prevent
it from manifesting in the way they speak to you or behave
towards you you need to pay attention to how you present
yourself to people the most essential representation of you
being the way you dress The quality of your clothes your fashion
sense and your general carriage speak volumes But being
aware of all these and putting it to mind most of the time has
not helped me in living accordingly Yet I do not deceive myself
about who I truly am
My friends the few Irsquove got call me Nicole Irsquom the first of four
children born to unfortunate parents I am grossly underpaid
and very unhappy with my job but I know many out there will
grab what I have with both hands if given the opportunity so I
try not to complain I carry a reasonable amount of the family
responsibility on my young shoulders and therefore cannot
afford the things I like especially when there are more pressing
needs to be solved at home I would be pretty under different
circumstances but now Irsquom just plain slightly overweight and
unattractive I get up early every morning Saturdays even and
go to bed late I get little rest I have few clothes and am often
lsquoignoredrsquo by people that know me for the sake of social class and
all that nonsense Yet I still do not deceive myself about who I
am though there was a time when I used to
I walk by this route everyday on my way back from work Itrsquos not
that there isnrsquot an alternative route or a shorter one Itrsquos just
that I get to stare in at the shop windows stare at the lovely
outfits on display As I walk past the shiny glass panes I look
hard through it at the picture of elegance posed there I stare
at it and then stare at my reflection in comparison For shame I
would never dream of standing beside the elegant ones and risk
being despised by them even when I know thatrsquos hardly possible
Still it did not stop my day dreams I envied the mannequins
they have so many beautiful cloths that they hardly ever have to
repeat clothes Sometimes even I wished I were a mannequin
or had one as a friend and imagined that if she were nice shersquod
give me some of her clothes Now however I donrsquot worry about
the things I canrsquot afford I concentrate on those things that are
within my reach and Irsquom content with them no matter how little
Walking past the shops now entails staring at the new cloths on
display and working on new designs for my fashion ideas and
creating new patterns for my sewing
Have you ever wished you were taller thinner more attractive
more athletic prettier generally a whole lot different from
who you actually are only because these are the models you
see on TV and which are widely displayed on the streets Have
you spent considerable time comparing yourself to others who
in your opinion (and probably in theirs too) are better than
you are Nicole may not be a real person and she may have
exaggerated her desires and day dreams but one way or another
she represents us in our struggle to conform with trends in the
society and in our desire to live up to other peoplesrsquo ideas of
what we should own how we should dress places we should
visit how we should dress etc If we get carried away by all these
we would end up losing our identity Mannequins are all good-
looking with attractive facial and bodily features But when it
comes down to uniqueness you find none They all are more or
less the same In the same vein we all donrsquot look alike because
we are unique in our own special way There is no 100 what is
lacking in me is present in the other Therefore we complement
each other and make each other complete Understanding
simple things like this will make our lives a whole lot simpler
and will help us better appreciate ourselves for who we are and
accept others as they are
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
Powered by Amarelis
44 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 45
3
2
5
7
6
8
4
1
46 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 47
Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
48 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 49
experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
50 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 51
BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
This season is about color comfort and a friendly choice of fabric Its a year of global warming some of us might agree that your wardrobe style needs to be more friendly to accommodate the changing climate so as to keep us fashion trendy and fabulous
So letrsquos know which looks describe you Here are a few picks of mine pieces of the looks that describe my style flush
What are yoursFollow TushMag9ja and tweet at us with photos of your pick and stand a chance to win fab fashion pieces
Powered by Amarelis
44 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 45
3
2
5
7
6
8
4
1
46 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 47
Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
48 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 49
experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
50 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 51
BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
STYliST WARDROBE FluSh - GET THE LOOK
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 45
3
2
5
7
6
8
4
1
46 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 47
Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
48 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 49
experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
50 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 51
BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
46 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
FOr the lOve OF shOes by Priscilla Philips
You know fashion or style is a whole lot psychological Well a personrsquos personality can measured or read through their choice of fashion items Our focus will be
shoes for How much shoes shows who a person is and their style energy
1 Stiletto shoes show sophistication and seduction
2 Court shoes are very lady like they show the detailed personality of a person and their properness to gentle feminine approach
3 Wedge shoes are more playful relaxing and flirtishThis
goes to say how girly and warm a person is especially if they have a wardrobe full of the same design of shoes
4 Boots my favorite this shows confidence control
and sometimes adventurous of a personality
Share photos of your super hot shoes with us on twitter Tushmag9ja
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 47
Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
48 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 49
experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
50 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 51
BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 47
Social network has been the trend in
modern day internet applications Its
easy accessibity through mobile phones
laptops and desktops computers has
made it best way to connect share
and chat The rivalries among the tech
industryrsquos giant have often resembled a
ldquo Game of Thronesrdquo in which companies
such as Facebook Google Amazon and
Apple constantly try to invade one
anotherrsquos online kingdom On February
19th Facebook took a dramatic step
to defend its turf by making a move to
acquiring Whatsapp for a whooping sum
of $19 billion
Whatsapprsquos price tag is the most ever paid
for a venture-backed company and gives
start up founded in 2009 a valuation that
is greater than that of household names
such as Southwest Airlines and Sony
The deal marks the coming of age of
messaging apps which let people send
text messages and share photos and
other stuffs without incurring charges
from telecoms firms and service
providers Whatsapp is free to use for
12months and this cost a mere 99 cents
a year Plenty of other such applications
have sprung up including Viber which
a Rakuten a Japanese internet giant
recently bought for $900 million and
the inmensely popular Wechat which
belongs to Tencent an innovative Chinese
Company
Facebook which is now the leading
social network with an active member
base of 12 billion users has grown over
the years The owner Mark Zuckerberg
declared the acquisition of Whatsapp in
Barcelona Spain during the mobile world
congress The 29-year old billionaire
and founder of Facebook defended his
huge $19 billion takeover of free mobile
messaging service Whatsapp saying it
is actually worth more Announcing the
stock and cash purchase on Wednesday
27th of February a deal that marries his
social network of 12 billion active uses
with Whatsapprsquos 450 million users Asked
about the price tag during an on-stage
discussion at the February 24th-27th
mobile world congress in Barcelona
Spain Zuckerberg said Whatsapp was
attractive as a company by itself and
as a strategic fit with Facebook ldquoI just
think that by itself it is worth more than
$19 billionrdquo said Zuckerberg ldquoI mean
it is hard to exactly make the speech
today because they have so little revenue
compared to that numberrdquo he concluded
ldquo but the reality is that there are very few
services that reach a billion people in the
world They are all incredibly valuable
much more valuable than thatrdquo he added
Zuckerberg went further stressing hope
and gains that the future will bring
for the new tie between his Facebook
network and Whatsapp In as much as he
believed that there are other applications
such as kakao Talk Vine and Wechat
which are bringing in about three dollars
with just little effort then Whatsapp
could do better if well positioned The
Facebook boss said he and Whatsapp
founder Jan Koum shared a vision of
connecting everyone in the world to
internet delivering development benefits
and in the long term profits too
Zuckerberg said that Facebook plans to
leave the Whatsapp service unchanged
That there will be no interferance from
Facebook to change Whatsapp from
what itrsquos originally known for ldquo whatsapp
doesnrsquot store the content we would be
pretty silly if we get in the way of thatrdquo
said Zuckerberg
Also the Whatsapp owner had said that
the service would launch free voice
calls by mid-year putting it on a par
with key competitor Viber which already
does so He also stressed that Facebook
did not plan to change Whatsapp that
Zuckerberg really understand that for
Whatsapp to be successful it really needs
to stay independent
It has been a deal done and dusted
and Whatsapp now a Facebook property
Zuckerberg who has been successful with
Facebook after its initial public offer in
may 2012 was oumln the downside then
it literally had no mobile advertising
revenues But by the end of 2013 mobile
devices accounted for 53 of Facebookrsquos
advertising revenue bringing in $12
billion in the last quarter and more
than $3 billion over the whole year
Zuckerberg stressed to replicate same fit
with Whatsapp
The WhatsApp logo is a registered trademark
ldquoWHATSAPPrdquoA $19BILLION DOLLAR CHAT
48 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 49
experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
50 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 51
BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
48 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
PretenceThE CAuSE OF FAilED RElATiONShiPS
Heartbreaks are surely inevitable in relationships that were established for the wrong reasons Relationships where the partners involved are mere actors delivering their own scripts relationships born out of boredom relationships born out of peer or societal pressure or relationships established just for the single purpose of experimenting sexual acts
After a careful opinion poll elaborate understudy of failed relationships and commensurate observation of relationships with problems the discoveries are quite shocking and alarming It is so true to say many donrsquot know what their true motives of venturing into relationships are many are individuals living a life of pretence owing no guilt to their conscience With the thorough scrutiny and observations of failed relationships one would conclude without room for skepticism that pretense causes 90 of its failure
It is quite possible that a person can pretend to love another as long as much as his desired option is yet to be
found The day he or she finds their desired option that may mark the beginning of the failure of that relationship and breakups When the option is found little loopholes emanate to weaken the existing relationship till it has no bond to hold it The one with the new option always changes attitude fails to care fails to give attention and makes up unnecessary excuses It is also quite possible that two people in a relationship could be living in pretence pretending till they find their suitable and desired replacements
These types of people are people who venture into the relationships probably because of boredom peer or societal pressure Their partners may not be exactly what their hearts crave for you then find two unready hearts jumping into a relationship just to please the society and not their hearts
In as much as pretence contributes to unsuccessful relationships it is quite difficult to ascertain whether a partner is pretending or not Irsquom saying this because of an
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 49
experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
50 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 51
BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 49
experience a friend of mine had He believed his girlfriend was head over heels in love with him I thought so too until the four year relationship came crashing Unfortunately we found out that his girlfriend had gotten into another relationship and from our findings we gathered that she started misbehaving when the new relationship started She couldnrsquot pretend anymore amp she bluntly told my friend after our appeal that she was never in love with him
To cut the story short she eventually got married to this new guy and left my friend heartbroken My friend truly loved her and was hoping to get married to her It is without doubt that she was in the relationship pending on when shersquod find her desired dream man
Some male folks could pretend to be in love with a girl as long as their sexual desires amp appetites are satisfied They actually donrsquot love the girl yet keep her just for the single purpose of satisfying their lustful desires This type of relationship will only last as long as the man involved continues to pretend to love the woman
Another example which is common with the ladies is their ability to pretend to the core as long as they get benefits from their partners They fake their voices when answering calls and they sure know how to make a man believe they love him This type of relationship is just a timebomb waiting to explode
Many people engage into relationships just because their friends are in relationships or for the sake of satisfying their lustful desires Others are just there for the material benefits and this is common with the ladies A relationship based on any of the above reasons is a timebomb waiting to explode It might last as long as the partners involved continue to pretend depending on when they find a better substitute
In a case where a person is truly in love and their partner is pretending and acting his own script just to make believe the situation will only leave the one truly in love with severe heartbreaks amp emotional issues that can lead to depression and suicidal attempts
It is a good thing to fall in love it is a good thing to start a relationship but it will be better starting a relationship based on mutual feelings Love and love geniunely Dont pretend When you truly love someone yoursquod hardly find a reason to leave your partner because you canrsquot do without them They appear the best and perfect amidst their imperfections
Pretence The cause of failed relationships
50 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 51
BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
50 bull TUSH bull Tushmag9ja
Olu Maintain amp Eva Alordiah
GBT Judges Chris Drazor (BEAT FM) Deola (HELLO NIGERIA) amp Moet Abebe (SOUND CITY TV)
Eva Alordiah connecting with the audience
Eva Alordiah
Saeon - Full band performance
Saeon with Olu Maintain amp a guest
Guests absorbing the atmosphere
Aramide Patoranking amp Eva Alordiah
Patoranking performing
Eva Alordiah with Saeon and a guest
LOUD lsquonrsquo PROUD LIVE2nd Anniversary
i n p i c t u r e s
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 51
BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s
TUSH bull Tushmag9ja bull 51
BABCOCK UNIVERSITYAwards amp Dinner
i n p i c t u r e s