Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

What music can do to you mentally and other benefits   Music is not just something to enjoy, it’s a powerful tool that can boost our mental health. Have you ever wondered why listening to your favourite song makes you feel so good? Or why certain music can calm you down when you’re feeling stressed? It turns out, music isn’t just a bunch of sounds; it’s like a magic potion for our minds. In this article, we’ll explore the amazing ways music affects our mental health, making it simpler to understand how those beats and melodies do their magic. •…

Unparalleled CSR Positioning: Eche Munonye, CSR Reporters bag 2024 Global Recognition Award In a momentous achievement, Mr. Eche Munonye, the visionary publisher as well as CSR Reporters, the premier CSR platform in Africa, have been honoured with the prestigious 2024 Global Recognition Award. The judging panel particularly acknowledged the CSR chief, Mr. Munonye and CSR Reporters for their unwavering commitment and pioneering efforts in reshaping the narrative of CSR and sustainability. The award highlights their outstanding impact on over 100 organizations, inspiring them towards more impactful CSR initiatives and sustainable business practices. The award body, the Global Recognition Awards, renowned…

Traditional Ruler Honours Nwabali, Super Eagles Goalkeeper,With Chieftaincy Title Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, was on Sunday conferred with a chieftaincy title by the traditional ruler of Mgbede community in Egbema Kingdom, Rivers State, Nzeobi Amida. According to a Nigerian sports website, BSN, the title, Ugo Egbema “The Pride of Egbema Kingdom”, was conferred on the goalkeeper following his performance at the recently concluded 2023 African Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire. BSN reports that Amuda, who is also the chairman ONELGA Council of Chiefs, said the title conferred on Nwabali is in recognition of the honour the goalkeeper…

First Bank ‘Win Big Promo’ rewards 930 customers with cash First Bank of Nigeria Limited has rewarded 930 customers with N100,000 each at its ongoing four-month “Win Big Promo”. The promo, which started last October, will end on February 23; during which 1,240 customers will be rewarded, and 310 of them, to win N170 million monthly promo. The Head, Personal Banking, Mr. Ikemefula Nwachukwu, said the promo was aimed at encouraging savings culture, use of the bank’s digital banking platforms and empowerment of customers through the loyalty reward. “This is the third and second to the last edition. FirstBank Win…

The forefront headlines of Spill Gate Festival in Bahamas, Burna Boy The Nigerian megastar headlined a sold-out show in the Bahamas. Burna Boy is at the forefront of the global exportation of Nigerian music as he continues to sell out record venues all around the world.  In another landmakk feat the Grammy winner recently headlined the Spill Gate Festival in Bahamas where he thrilled thousands of fans to a collection of his hit singles. Clip posted on social media captured the crowd singing along to the hit single ‘Tested, Approved, and Trusted’ off Burna Boy’s Grammy nominated seventh album ‘I…

Lupita Nyong’o, takes lead as the first black to head the Berlin International Film Festival jury in film selection The annual film showcase event, also known as the Berlinale, is one of the five largest global film festivals. The event has not had a black jury head in its 74-year history. Nyong’o will lead the jury in selecting the winning films in the two main categories, Golden and Silver Bears. The top five international film festivals – Berlin, Cannes, Venice, Sundance and Toronto – have often faced criticism for lacking diversity on their juries. The biggest and second-oldest of these,…

The Sun Awards: Zenith Bank DMD, Adaora Umeoji, Recognized As Humanitarian Services Icon Of The Year 2023 Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON, the Deputy Managing Director of Zenith Bank Plc, has emerged winner of The Humanitarian Services Icon of the Year Award 2023 at The Sun Awards 2023, which took place on Saturday, February 17th, 2023 at Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos. In the award citation, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON, was recognized not just for her outstanding banking career and contributions to the development of an effective Nigerian financial services sector, but more importantly for her many philanthropic works…

THE FOUNDER OF KADIFF AUDU KASHIM ISRAEL INAUGURATED AS VICE CHAIRMAN NFFA The founder of Kaduna international film festival Audu Kashim Israel has been Inaugurated as vice chairman of the Nigerian film festivals Association NFFA alongside other executives of the association. Members of the new executives are Uche Agbo Chairman, Victor Thompson General Secretary, Obuje Oliver Daniel Financial Secretary, Kate Ezeigbo Publicity Secretary, Musa Gambo Provost.  The event which took place at Yar’adua Centre Abuja Nigeria yesterday 16th February 2024 had so many Dignitaries in attendance to support the founder of KADIFF some of these personalities are Her Excellency Amb.…

Jennifer Lopez takes to ‘Ifunanya’ as Nigerian identity Jennifer Lopez, the American actress and singer, has embraced a Nigerian name, ‘Ifunanya.’ The suggestion came from Nigerian media personality Drea Okeke during a recent interview. Okeke, describing Lopez as a “certified lover girl,” explained that Ifunanya translates to love in the Igbo language. Inquisitive about her Nigerian name, Lopez asked during the interview, to which Okeke replied, “Because you’re a certified lover girl, this name means love. It is Ifunanya. That’s your name, love.” Delighted, Lopez embraced the name, saying, “Ifunanya! Call me Ifunanya.” The conversation continued with Okeke suggesting a…

RMD advised me to go back to school when I was a bartender – AY Popular comedian and filmmaker, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY has revealed that he was once a bartender. He said he only quit and started a degree programme after veteran actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, advised him to do so when he accosted him at the bar where he was working and told him about his passion to become an entertainer someday. The comedian disclosed this in a candid interview with Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo. He said, “I was doing all that it takes to get into…