ENTERTAINMENT

Ayodele Aminu replaces Funke Egbemode as New Telegraph MD

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3 weeks ago

September 25, 2019

Top journalist, Ayodele Aminu, has succeeded Funke Egbemode as the new Managing Director/Editor in Chief of Daily Telegraph Publishing Company Limited, publishers of New Telegraph Newspaper.

Mrs. Egbemode, it would be recalled, was recently nominated as a Commissioner in Osun State.

Prior to Mr. Aminu’s appointment, he was the Deputy Managing Director of the company as well as former Editor, Business.

He had also worked for THISDAY and The Nation before pitching his journalism tent with the New Telegraph. Well experienced in finance, capital market, industry, energy et al, he is also widely connected and respected in his terrain.

Married and blessed with children, he holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from The Polytechnic, Ibadan (Upper Credit) and has attended many international trainings, both locally and internationally, including the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring and Annual General Meetings.

Source: THEYES.NG

ENTERTAINMENT

Nigeria to host 2019 African Netpreneurs conference

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1 week ago

October 7, 2019

Felix Onajite

Nigeria will host the 2019 African Netpreneurs Conference between Tuesday, October 22, and Thursday, October 24.

The African Netpreneurs Conference is a gathering of elite digital business professionals hosted by the American Internet Business School.

Themed “Maximizing Business Profits In The Global Marketplace”, the three-day conference will hold at the prestigious Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Business executives and digital business experts from the USA, Europe, and Africa confirmed to train at the workshop include Victory Akpomedaye, Founder/CEO, Supreme Web Solutions. Akpomedaye is also a specialist in Affiliate Marketing and Product Creation. He is also acknowledged as one of the Top Affiliate Marketers and Digital Product Launchers out of Africa, with multiple 6-figure launches already to his credit in 2019.

Also storming the conference is Ifiok Nkem, President/CEO, Snapilabs Limited. Nkem is also a reputed web consultant, author, and prolific digital product creator. As one of the most sought after web consultants in Africa, Nkem has been involved in over 700 projects and has consulted for high net worth individuals, businesses and corporations including the governments of Nigeria and Angola.

Another seasoned professional who will also be training at the event is Mayowa Owolabi, the CEO of GTEXT Media Group and Investment Limited, an organisation reputed for Digital Marketing Consultancy. GTEXT Media Group and Investment Limited is one of the leading firms in Nigeria with a record of excellence in areas of digital marketing, website design, bulk SMS, e-commerce, and real estate.

Segun Ogundele, President/CEO, FastPlus Innovation is one of Nigeria’s Finest Top Internet Marketers with over 10years of experience in online marketing. He will also be at the conference. A highly respected Internet Marketer, Speaker, Author, and I.T Consultant he has empowered over 20,000 Africans within nine years.

Ogunlede also takes credit for also being a software creator, a product launcher and Affiliate Marketer with over 10 Software launches including OmniEngine, FB Engagr, Shoplez, RankFlux, EzyAgency, EzyStore & EcomSuite to mention a few.

Other trainers who will storm the event are Adetunji Gbolagade, Stephen Akintayo, Mrs. Bisi Akintayo, and Patrick Enyum.

The 2019 African Netpreneurs Conference though open to all is purpose-built for Entrepreneurs, Business Consultants, Internet Marketers, Corporate Executives, Brand Managers, Professional Freelancers, Advertising Agencies, Politicians and Government Agencies, Churches and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO).

Training focus areas include Winning Strategies For Maximizing The Internet For Your Business, Achieving Your Financial Dreams in E-commerce and Mini-Importation, Leveraging The Power Of Affiliate Networks To Multiply Your Sales And Increase Profits, Proximity Marketing Dor Local Businesses In The New Digital Economy among others.

The American Internet Business School, host of the conference is an online learning school that specializes in providing training and education for people on how to do business on the internet.

Dr. Ope Banwo, founder of the school has organized many Internet Business Empowerment Workshops, Digital Works Initiatives, Bootcamps and Training Programs for thousands of youths all over the world in the last seven years.

He is currently the Chief Executive, Netpreneur Success Academy, and CEO at American Internet Business School where people are taught how to set up their internet business for profit.

For more information visit: www.NetpreneursConference.com

ENTERTAINMENT

Ex-BBNaija star, Efe to release new single ‘campaign’

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4 weeks ago

September 20, 2019

Felix Onajite

Nigerian rapper and winner of the 2017 edition of Big Brother Naija reality television show, Efe is set to release a new music single featuring Nigerian hip hop king, Ice Prince and popular singer, Bolaji Ojudokan also known as BOJ.

The song titled “Campaign” will be officially released on Friday September 20th, 2019 on all music platforms.

The song is produced by versatile WXLA.

The song which is already being tipped as one of Efe greatest hits since winning the BBNaija show is already trending on social media platforms including Instagram and twitter.

Efe said his new song will be the new hit on Nigeria’s airwaves.

The singer, who has previously worked with some A-list singers including Olamide, disclosed that BOJ took the chorus for the much anticipated song.

Ahead of the release date for “Campaign”, Efe whose latest song “Scammer” is still banging on radio and television stations has released a one minute rap video teaser titled “Before the Campaign.”

According to Warri crooner, the new single is an afro hip hop vibe that will leave every speaker banging. He added that the song is relatable.

“It’s a hip hop feel good vibe. BOJ did the chorus and Ice Prince took some verses. It’s a mad jam I can assure you. People will testify of what they will hear”, the ex-BBNaija added.

ENTERTAINMENT

All set as Lagos awaits Zenith Bank’s Aspire Music Festival

Published

4 weeks ago

September 17, 2019

Felix Onajite

All is now set for the “Zenith Bank Aspire Music Festival” holding on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the Harbour Point Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos by 5pm.

Dubbed as the most anticipated entertainment event of the year, the
breathtaking festival promises to be a night to remember, as it will feature captivating and thrilling musical performances by some of Nigeria’s biggest artistes including Olamide, Flavour, Phyno, Niniola, Mayorkun and Rema.

Also on hand to anchor the event and trill the audience with rib-cracking jokes is Kenny Black, while celebrity hypeman, Do2dtun, will be revving up the crowd throughout the night.

The Festival, which is a must attend event for music lovers, tourists and fun seekers, is one of a series of events lined up by Zenith Bank to usher in “Style by Zenith 2.0”, the bank’s annual lifestyle fair which will take place towards the end of the year.

Attendance at the music festival is exclusively reserved for Zenith Bank customers. However, non-Zenith customers can still participate by simply opening a Zenith Bank account and registering to attend at www.zenithbank.com/style.

Zenith Bank Plc is recognized as one of the most innovative financial institutions in Nigeria and was voted the most customer-focused bank in Nigeria for the Retail and SME segments in the 2018 KPMG Annual Banking Industry Customer Satisfaction Survey (BICSS).