NEW MUSIC - SPLOOFIC BY BUTAFLY

Emerging strongly in the Nigerian music scene is an amazing Hip-hop artiste and song writer, Butafly, who is gradually gaining recognition among her counterparts. The outstanding rapper who recently featured alongside Weird MC and Sasha at the just concluded April edition of Str8 Up Hip-hop tagged ‘Ladies First’, is said to be one of the most lyrically gifted female acts to grace the Nigerian entertainment industry in a long while. Little wonder why her last released song ‘Started From The Bottom’ (Drake’s cover) keeps receiving great reviews and commendations since its premiere online till date. Butafly is currently rounding up recording one of the most anticipated material from a female artist, Butafly Rap Trap Mixtape 1 (BRT1) whose release date was previously postponed, giving her the space and time to try new ideas and stretch her imagination.
‘Sploofic’ is the second single off the #BRT1 Mixtape and was produced by Panda record’s producer/artiste, Prolishey. Expect a couple of internet videos from the energetic performer in the weeks to follow before the release of BRT1 Mixtape.

Where is the Sunborn Yacht Hotel?

 

Have you noticed that the first African luxury hotel on water, The Sunborn Yacht Hotel, is no longer around?
Yes, it has ‘disappeared’, after more than four years of occupying Lagos waters in Marina and no one knows the whereabouts.
I could remember the former commissioner for tourism, Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi, defended the mooring of the N4.5bn luxury yacht with 102 elegantly furnished suites in Lagos Marina. He came up with excuses of repairs and some other ones I can’t recollect now for the ship ‘wasting’ away.
It has disappeared and Lagos State Government is washing its hands off it.
Commissioner for tourism, Oladisun Holloway, allegedly said, “As citizens of the state can’t find it, so is the state government also. The government can’t say precisely where the yacht is berthed at present.
“The state government doesn’t have any commitment in the yacht. And I don’t know why the residents of the state should be interested in whereabouts of the Sunborn yacht”.
Does this means that Afikuyomi worked alone on this? Who actually own that yacht? I rest my case.

World Malaria Day: Lagos promises to sustain malaria control activities

As we mark World Malaria Day, Lagos State Government has promised to continue to sustain and improve upon all activities geared towards malaria control.

This was stated in a press release signed by the state health ministry’s PRO, Jide Lawal. The release listed some of the activities embarked on by the state as the diagnosis of malaria cases and treatment with effective medicines, distribution of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) to achieve full coverage of populations at risk of malaria, and the Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) exercise.

The ministry stated that Lagos State is currently the only state implementing the integrated vector management project which consists of three components; Long Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs), Indoor Residual spraying (IRS) and Larviciding.

Larviciding operation primarily attacks the mosquito larva and its ability to breed and has been implemented in Agboyi Ketu and Ikosi Isheri in Kosofe local government area.  Five rounds of larviciding spraying were carried out on over 544 hectares of land and 934,614 estimated numbers of people have been protected. 

It would be recalled that in 2011, the state government distributed 4.2 million LLINs with a target of two nets per household in mind through a mass campaign exercise.

The state has continued to implement the Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) exercise in the last three years with the six local government areas of Ojo, Ikorodu, Badagry, Amuwo-Odofin, Kosofe and Ibeju-Lekki and their adjoining local council development areas benefiting from the intervention.

No fewer than 334,769 rooms have been sprayed in these local governments areas with an estimated population of 3,570,113 being protected.

“In collaboration with our partners, microscopes and Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) kits have been pushed into the system while Artemisinin Combination Therapy (ACTs) anti-malarias are provided free for treatment in all our facilities”, the release stated.

In line with this year’s world malaria theme: ‘invest in the future: defeat malaria’ and the slogan ‘Time is now’, a series of activities which include LLINs hanging-and-utilization campaign has been lined up to emphasize the role of all stakeholders.

Don’t marry him, if he is any of the following:

The "help me until I'm ready" guy. He is insecure and only talks about his own problems (never yours) but he wants a lady by his side because it makes him feel worthy. He will never be ready. So, forget him.

The "dare to discuss marriage" guy. He dares to talk about marriage and future plans with you, knowing it's what you want to hear. But that's all he'll do; no further action is ever taken.

The "be my guest and discuss marriage" guy. This guy lets you do all the talking about marriage you like. He knows you dream about it; he listens to you discuss it in great detail. Ask him about dreams, he says, "Whatever you want, honey."

The "bear with me" guy. He finds nice, logical excuses that seem acceptable. You know, he can't take action now because he's busy with his career, or his weight loss, or his parents' needs. You name it, and the statement is "Bear with me."

The "let's have fun first" guy. He sticks around for the thrill of the game. When the fun is out, he's onto a new adventure and a new thrill. He's not here for future plans or kids or family. He wants and talks about fun and about sex.

Tantalising and (of course) delicious cakes from SEE Creamy Cakes (SCC) (PHOTOS)

It's Art Cafe with Oluseyi

Come and enjoy the richness in African music at this month's Art Cafe with Oluseyi.

Seyi Solagbade and his Black Face band will thrill with his type of music.

It is on April 28, 2013 at Ikeja LGA Primary School premises behind Arch Bishop Vining Memorial Church, Oba Akinjobi Street, Ikeja.

 

Str8 Up Hip Hop to celebrate hip hop first ladies

Every edition of Str8 up Hip hop has definitive message for the hip hop culture thus the April edition of the Now Muzik En.Core production, is aimed at celebrating the brightness and beauty hip hop fly sisters have brought to the game.
Themed Ladies First, it will recognise the contribution of the rappatainer, Weird MC who was the first Nigerian artiste to release a video-single; First Lady of Nigerian hip hop, Sasha P who is also the first ever Nigerian female artist to perform at the
20th anniversary of the World Music Awards in October 2008 and the late DJ Lokshai, the first Nigerian female DJ.
The delectable spoken word artiste and entrepreneur, Toni Payne, will host the ladies and other hip hop enthusiasts at the venue, The Place, Isaac John Street, GRA, Ikeja on Thursday April 25, 2013.
The admission ticket of N5000 will enable guests enjoy performances from Dolapo, Splash, Butafly and DJ Lambo even as red carpet will start at 5pm.
The night will also feature breath-taking B-boy and emcee battle sessions as well as graffiti art.
The April edition is proudly supported by Dansa with Kally and Mowa water brands.
Str8 Up Hip-hop! Celebrate the art form, live the culture!

What do you think of this stylish resignation letter?

List Of Illegal Degree Awarding Institutions Operating In Nigeria

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has announced that the following ‘universities’ have no licences, so beware.

Professor Julius A. Okojie, executive secretary of NUC, said certificates obtained from these sources will not be recognised for the purposes of NYSC, employment, and further studies. He also revealed in the statement that the list of illegal institutions is not exhaustive.

They are:

1) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
2) Christians of Charity American University of Science & Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State or any of its other campuses.
3) University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos or any of its other campuses
4) University of Applied Sciences & Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
5) Blacksmith University, Awka or any of its other campuses.
6) Volta University College, Ho, Volta Region, Ghana or any of its other campuses in Nigeria.
7) Royal University Izhia, P.O. Box 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State or any of its other campuses.
8) Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State or any of its other campuses.
9) Sunday Adokpela University, Otada Adoka, Otukpo, Benue State or any of its other campuses.
10) United Christian University, Macotis Campus, Imo State or any of its other campuses.
11) United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State or any of its other campuses.
12) Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State or any of its other campuses.
13) UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State or any of its other campuses.
14) Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State or any of its other campuses.
15) The International University, Missouri, USA, Kano and Lagos Study Centres, or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
16) Collumbus University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
17) Tiu International University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
18) Pebbles University, UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
19) London External Studies UK operating anywhere in Nigeria.
20) Pilgrims University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
21) Lobi Business School Makurdi, Benue State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
22) West African Christian University operating anywhere in Nigeria.
23) Bolta University College Aba or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
24) JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University) Kaduna Illegal Campus.
25) Westlan University, Esie, Kwara State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
26) St. Andrews University College, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
27) EC-Council University, USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre.
28) Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo Akwa Ibom State or any of its campuses in
Nigeria
29) Concept College/Universities (London) Ilorin or any of its campuses in Nigeria
30) Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja or any of its campuses in Nigeria
31) Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja or any of its campuses in Nigeria
32) Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
33) Fifom University, Mbaise, Imo State or any of its campuses in Nigeria.
34) Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria.
35) Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State.
36) Open International University, Akure.
37) Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo.
38) Leadway University, Ughelli, Delta State.
39) Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja.
40) Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam) Ndoki, Rivers State.
41) Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State.
42) Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja.
43) Temple University, Abuja.
44) Irish University Business School London, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
45) National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State.
46) University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos - Ibadan. Expressway and its Annex at 41, Ikorodu Road, Lagos.
47) University of Education, Winneba Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
48) Cape Coast University, Ghana, operating anywhere in Nigeria.
49) African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, Benin Republic. operating anywhere in Nigeria.

These ones are currently undergoing further investigations and/or ongoing court actions. The purpose of these actions is to prosecute the proprietors and recover illegal fees and charges on subscribers.

1) National University of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State

2) North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State
3) Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University, Enugu
4) Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State.
5) West Coast University, Umuahia.
6) Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State
7) Volta University College, Aba, Abia State.
Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University.

It's Ladies First @ Str8 up Hip Hop

Educational shame: Nine best pupils cannot write their names in Akwa Ibom.

When in 2011 Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State directed all heads of schools in the state to select the best pupils from First School Leaving Certificate examinations, one in each of the 31 local government areas of the state, to a designated school to be re-examined, people were  waiting for the best to emerge.

Unfortunately, the reverse was the case.  The State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Eunice Thomas, revealed that nine of the selected pupils could not even write their own names.

Speaking through the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr. Chrisantus Asuka, she said “We conducted a pre-test and say let’s introduce subjective questions, and not objective questions that one person will stand in the exam hall and just call out A or B to the candidates and they all will shade or tick the correct answer.

“At the end you realise that the child that scores 100 per cent cannot, if tested properly score 5 per cent.”

Fashola, pls open up this part of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

 

I think the Lagos State Government should pull down the gate erected by Bi Courtney and allow the effective and efficient use of that road.

In 2009, Chief Wale Babalakin’s Bi Courtney Highway Services Limited was made the concessionaire of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Although they had not really done anything on the road, they informed motorists that they may collect between N100 and N200 as tolls after they might have finished their job there.

In additional, they fenced off a portion of the road at the Lagos end of the toll gate thus creating a bit of bottleneck while they were still contemplating on which equipment to import for their job.

Unfortunately, the Federal Government kicked them off the contract last year. They moved their equipment from the area but the gate is still there and that portion of the road is still not being used.

Volunteer to Kick out Malaria!

 

This canal, clogged with all manner of waste, is in Bariga. This is where team members of Kick out Malaria 2013 would be cleaning up as much as they can on Sat 4th May 2013.

Volunteers are still needed, though.

A CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR THE CATE GREEN POSTER & SHORT STORY CONTEST FOR CHILDREN

 

Children And The Environment [CATE], a Non-Governmental Organization [NGO] dedicated to reducing environmental hazards to children and young people’s health using the creative arts is marking International Children's Book Day [April 2] and Earth Day [April 22] with a poster and short story contest for children on the environment.

 The CATE GREEN Poster and Short Story Contest for children aged 9 to 16 is now open. Entry date is April 2 – Closing date is April 30, 2013.

 WHAT TO DO - Draw a Poster on A4 size paper or Write a short story of no more than 1,000 words with the title: LET’S CLEANUP & GREENUP OUR NEIGHBOURHOOD

The winning short story will be turned into a short Green Comic whilst the winning artwork would be used as the cover. The comic will form part of promotional materials at the 2013 CATE cleanup event. The event is part of “Let’s Do It World” – a global cleanup project started in 2008 in the Nordic country of Estonia with ambition to clean up the whole world of illegal garbage!

 Entries should be sent via email to categreencontest@gmail.com or in person and addressed to The Co-ordinator, CATE GREEN CONTEST, 1st Floor, 95, Bode Thomas Street, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria.

LYRICISM 101 :DJ JIMMY JATT AND MODENINE 'WOWED' AT STR8 UP HIP-HOP B.I.G TRIBUTE

The March edition of Str8 Up, Hip-hop was indeed a major gathering of Hip-hop heads and intellectuals who sought to experience firsthand the place of lyrics in that music genre and they were not disappointed.

The niche urban monthly event, which held last Thursday at Koga Studios, Oregun, Ikeja, witnessed the veteran DJ, Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt and Modenine at their best as they treated the crowd to the lyrics in hip hop.

Themed Lyricism 101, the edition was aimed at appreciating the importance of lyrics in Hip-hop and remembering the works and immense contributions of Christopher Wallace also known as Notorious B.I.G.

Thus, DJ Jatt slammed classics of the late rapper which brought back cherished memories. Many were seen bopping their heads to the beat, moving on their seats and rapping along.

The event was hosted by brilliant orator and Hip-hop enthusiast, Andre Blaze who fed the hip-hop hungry crowd to an amazing Notorious B.I.G history and gradually took them into the world of lyricism.

In the same vein, there was a previewed session from Modenine’s latest album, Alphabetical Order. The multi award winning rapper’s performance was no doubt the best of the night, almost all in attendance got on their feet and rapped along with the veteran as he performed some of his timeless hits and his new single, ‘Let It Go’.

The crowd was also treated to almost all the Hip-hop elements which includes mesmerizing B-boy stunts, captivating spoken word by Dolapo, live graffiti by Uprizn, energetic performances by Butafly and Five Mics and superb DJ’ing by DJ OZ.

Now Muzik En.Core is planning yet another Str8 Up, Hip-hop edition for April. The theme will be announced soon.