The first edition of #MTVShugaDS was ground-breaking. We were taken through a series of emotions as our award-winning show unraveled, and we have no doubt that Season 2 will continue taking us on a rollercoaster ride thanks to the amazing storytelling of the cast, writers, and directors.
This is the beginning of a 10-episode rollercoaster ride of emotions. Buckle up, #ShugaFam!
This season, Khensani is determined to ensure that Arabeng does not make the same mistakes she and Tsholo made. For Arabeng, it may feel like Khensani is overreacting, yet we know that Khensani means well.
Imagine being promised a better life abroad, working in a profession you love and living the life of your dreams. Only for those hopes to be killed when you find out that you’ve essentially been sold into slavery.
This is the unfortunate situation that many African Women have gone through.
Via a series of monologues, TheVimbai.Com is raising awareness about modern-day slavery, by sharing the real-life stories of African women who have survived human trafficking.
The first episode in the series is narrated by star actress, Michelle Dede, who gives a heartfelt monologue detailing the harrowing story of Cameroonian survivor, Awah Francesca.
More political parties and presidential candidates have now endorsedPresident Muhammadu Buhariat the upcoming presidential polls.
A statement released by the presidential spokesman,Femi Adesinaconfirmed that 12 presidential candidates already pledged support for the incumbent president.
Some of those who endorsed Buhari are, Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance,Shittu MohammedKabiru, Independent Democrats, Hon.EdozieNnamdiMadu, Movement for Restoration and Defence of Democracy,Danjuma Mohammed, Allied Peoples Movement,Mamman Yusuf Naptali, and Save Nigeria Party,Ahmed Buhari.
Others are: Mass Movement of Nigeria,Alhaji IsabiDansaki, Advanced Congress of Democrats,IkechukwuNwokeafor, Yes Party,AlistarShoyode, Advanced Nigeria Democratic Party,CharlesUghalli, United Peoples Congress,Kenneth Ibe Kalu,Nigeria Element Progressives Party,Comrade Isiaka PaulEbiliand National Democratic Liberty Party,Robinson Apu.
Odours generally are not nice to deal with. Bad smell does not often end with just smelling bad alone; it can mess up self esteem and do even more severe damage. In this new episode of “Shebi That’s How”,Ebiyedraws comparison between body odour and mouth odour.
Two evils, yeah.
When you have to select between either of them, which one will you pick?
How do you then know you have bad mouth odour or body odour? Lol, maybe when people start to withdraw from you when you talk or draw close.
The latest episode of “Shebi That’s How” asks which of these two you’d prefer to deal with.
For 58 years, Nigerian politicians have employed wholesale rigging, thieving, destruction, and murder to silence the Nigerian masses. The centerpiece of this operation was a “godfather”, who financed the election runs of major candidates, beginning from the determination of those who emerge from corrupt party primaries. It even went beyond political parties. Entire local and state governments were deployed in a manner as to entrench these godfathers. This ready, steady access to Nigeria’s coffers only paused every 4 years, just long enough to throw bones to the next candidate who promised access to yet another cache of this “national cake”.
Omoyele Sowore, the Presidential flag bearer of the African Action Congress Omoyele Sowore (AAC) party, and his ‘Take It Back movement’ have systematically dispelled myths and fallacies perpetuated by the ruling class to hold Nigerians in a vice-like grip of corruption and fear. By running a crowd-funded presidential campaign, they have disrupted the status quo of Nigerian politics. They have also proven two things to be true, foretelling the end of “godfatherism” in Nigeria.
You do not need Godfathers to finance a true campaign.
Money is the bicycle with which any gospel is disseminated. Whomever raises the funds in a political campaign not only determines its trajectory, but also the complexion of the incoming government. This, to a large extent, is how godfathers have thrived. By injecting millions and billions of Naira – most of it stolen from government – into campaigns, they retained, and even expanded their influence. Many Nigerians acquiesced to this “reality”, thinking it impossible for ordinary Nigerians to fund a campaign.
Sowore and the AAC envisioned a campaign solely funded by the Nigerian people – a vision that was initially mocked. Their foresight has now been validated. On the eve of the 2019 elections, crowd funding for the campaign has reached an equivalent of 150 million naira! These are donations from Nigerians! Home and abroad, rich or poor, Muslim or Christian, some gave as little as 50 naira, while others gave as much as 1 million Naira. All of it to sponsor their cries for freedom from looters, thieves, and yes – Godfathers.
Nigerians will volunteer, if it is for the right cause.
Money isn’t all that a campaign needs however. A successful campaign needs strategy, policy analysis and development; grassroots engagement; communication with the electorate; logistics; security; planning, amongst others. Sowore has run a world class campaign without the financial resources other parties would have thrown at these necessities.
That is because the Sowore2019 campaign is being run by volunteers – an almost alien concept in Nigerian politics and everyday life. By pooling on the passion and expertise of remarkable Nigerians worldwide, these people have donated billions of naira’s worth of skills, resources and time. This is above and beyond their monetary donations to the campaign!
Godfathers have oppressed Nigerians by emphasizing money in politics. Bankrolling incompetent officials, sponsoring violence, vote-buying, etc. are all just pavestones on the way to situating thieving government officials to steal for them by proxy. By de-emphasizing the influence of money in politics, Omoyele Sowore and the AAC party have disrupted Nigerian politics, beginning with the ringing of the proverbial bell for the demise of the godfather.
“Empire”actor,Jussie Smolletthas been arrested after being charged with disorderly conduct for allegedly filing a false police report,The Washington Post reports.
Smollett turned himself over to custody in Chicago after police issued a felony charge against him yesterday.
According to the police, the actor’s bond hearing at the Cook County Criminal Court is scheduled for 1:30pm (Chicago time).
During a press conference today, Chicago police chief,Eddie Johnsonalleged that Smollett sent a false letter and staged the attack because of apparent dissatisfaction with his job and salary.
The actor even paid two men $3,500 to stage the attack.
A joint statement issued by 20th Century Fox Television and Fox Entertainment said they are still evaluating the matter.
“We understand the seriousness of this matter and we respect the legal process. We are evaluating the situation and we are considering our options.”
What makes a perfect wedding? Elegance and colour? A dreamy location?
Does size matter to you or is the magic of true love grand enough?
This February, DStv subscribers can begin a special journey into the lives of engaged couples, and follow their love trail from “Hello” to “Yes” to “I do”.
Tune in to DStv Channel 151 on Sunday February 24th to watch the premiere of “Our Perfect Wedding”. The show will be hosted by former Big Brother Naija housemate, Vandora, on Africa Magic Showcase.
Remember to keep your DStv subscription updated and tune in to “Our Perfect Wedding” every Sunday at 6pm WAT, on DStv Channel 151. You can’t afford to miss it.
