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A study conducted by researchers at the University of South Carolina, United States has revealed that the support and accountability provided by posting tweets on Twitter can make a difference in how much weight people lost. The research was carried out using two groups ; one that tweeted and one…
Shelves are no longer the support act. They are now sculptural works of art in their own right writes FUNKE OSAE-BROWN Francis Edwards is in search of a rare shelf for his new apartment. He has just moved into a new estate in Lekki. His choice is a shelf that…
From the onset, he had made up his mind that he was going to do everything to enhance himself, improve his skill and the service he offered. He is the first to professionalise comedy. In this interview, comedian, ALI BABA tells FUNKE OSAE-BROWN how he arrived at an unusual New…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN Nigerians should expect more Box Office hits from Nollywood as it shapes up to meet its huge promise. The Nigerian film industry, popularly referred to as Nollywood has become a big money spinner for film makers and actors/actresses as it has been estimated that it generates an average…
Title: Americanah Author: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Publisher: Kachifo Limited; Lagos, Nigeria Pages: 477 Reviewer: Funke Osae-Brown Contemporary African literature has taken a new turn in this century with the kind of subject matter authors of this era are taking on. Recently, writers of contemporary Nigerian literature are very ambitious…
Emirates Executive’s new sleek and stylish uniform made its formal debut at MEBA last week in December 2014. Using the iconic Emirates uniform as a starting point for inspiration, the Emirates Executive uniform features a sleek red shift dress and a beige cropped jacket. The highly recognisable red pill-box hat…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN Famous Afrobeat musician and late Fela Kuti’s son, Femi Kuti has joined a new music company that will manage his career for the first in Nigeria. Kuti told a gathering of media men on Wednesday that he has agreed that Nigerian-owned Chocolate City should manage him locally. “When…
Famous Hip hop artiste, Burna Boy’s little sister, Nissi Ogulu, will exhibit her collection of paintings at Terra Kulture situated on Tiamiyu Savage Street, Victoria Island, from January 3rd to 9th, 2015. Nissi Ogulu is a 20-year-old 2nd year student of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Warwick, UK. Her…
Foremost auction house, Arthouse Contemporary is inviting collectors, artists and vendors to cosign works for its forthcoming auction in May 2015. In a statement issued by the auction house, Nana Sonoiki, spokesperson for Arthouse said they are asking for contemporary and older works from masters. “Our next auction of modern…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN Etihad Airways has finally launched its N4 million (£14,000) ‘penthouse in the sky’ , The Residence, by flying a Miami-based businessman and aviation enthusiast , Gino Bertuccio, as the first passenger to fly in the private three-room cabin that has been dubbed the world’s most exclusive, and expensive…
FUNKE OSAE-BROWN The courtyard of his home truly looks expansive. It speaks of the remarkable taste of a man who has been listed by Forbes as the 40th richest man in Africa. His living room is heavily decorated with paintings, sculptures and nice miniature pieces of arts. The business side…
‘Less is more’ is the new mantra of haute horlogerie as watchmakers focus on svelte silhouettes. FUNKE OSAE-BROWN says you can reward your hard work as a CEO as the year wraps up to a close with some of these limited edition pieces. Franck Mullers’s Aeternitas Mega Franck Mullers’s…
KAY OVIA is the CEO of Quantum Markets, and initiator of the Star Rising Talent Hunt for children and young people. In this interview, she tells FUNKE OSAE-BROWN about her love for young people. She spots grey skirt suits as she walks into the venue of our meeting that warm…
Yellow Chilli Yellow Chilli is a cool and classy restaurant located in a serene area of Victoria Island. The restaurant offers a range of Nigerian and continental dishes. Yellow Chilli also has a bar and it is located at 27 Oju Olobun Close off Bishop Oluwole Street, Victoria Island and…
Confident shoppers are plucking discreetly-styled and beautifully-crafted bags from the most unlikely shelves this season, writes FUNKE OSAE-BROWN. Tomi Oni was at Selfridges London recently in search of bags that are not ubiquitous. As a very discerning woman, she has an extraordinary appetite for well-crafted pieces. She knows the brands…
Audu Maikori’s name is synonymous with entertainment. In recent time, he has been at the forefront of bridging the gap between unemployed youths and prospective employers. In this interview, he tells FUNKE OSAE-BROWN how he is achieving his goals through Graduate Internship Scheme. Our meeting that Friday morning was not…
Award winning and multi talented singer, Dapo Oyebanji popularly known as “Koko Master”, or D’Banj @iamdbanj recently joined the league of Twitteratis with Highest numbers of followers in Nigeria. He had about 1,021,631 followers to his credit. The Nigerian award-winning singer, Ayo Balogun, a.k.a Wiz Kid @wizkidayo was the first Nigerian artiste to reach one million…
Many things are changing in the kind of services offered by airlines. There is a growing competition amongst top world airlines in terms of luxury travel. Today, business class passenger can shower on board and enjoy high end amenities on air. After more than a year of operation, Emirates Executive,…
In recent times, furniture designers are reuniting with nature’s willful verve by turning to trees for inspiration, while collectors are enticed by the prospect of bringing the forest indoors, writes FUNKE OSAE-BROWN. As an architect, Tunde Afonja was in London last Spring to witness the latest developments in the field…
Bespoke bed sheets and duvets are considered exquisite from their high thread counts to their exquisite one-off finishes, they are like sleeping under a cloud says FUNKE OSAE-BROWN Abioye Banire slides into her pyjamas as she prepares to go to bed but first she needs a glass of warm milk…
