VALENTINE: The African who Died For Love

valentine, it is the celebration of love they say. Whenever sacrificial love is being talked about, they make it seem like Africans do not have the capacity to pay the ultimate price for love. They talk about how Jack died for the girl in Titanic, they talk about how Romeo died for Juliet, they talk about how St. Valentine died for a babe. You want to know the truth, they are all LIES! The Love story in Titanic was fabricated, Romeo was just a product of Shakespeare's imagination, and there was no St. Valentine death anywhere. Please confirm for yourself.

On the other hand, in Africa, we have some real genuine cases where guys died for the sake of their lovers. Guys who lived amongst us in flesh and blood, not some made up Jack Dawson, Romeo or St. valentine. Let me tell you the story of one of such people who gave his all for his love, here in Africa.

The Oyo empire was a very big empire in West Africa back in the days, it was situated largely in the country called Nigeria today. it formed one of the four major empires of Africa. To rise to become the king of the Oyo empire, a group of people called Oyo mesi (kingmakers) have to give their blessings. It so happened that at one time, the head of those King makers was a man named Gaa, his chieftancy title was "Bashorun", so he was called Bashorun Gaa!

Ha! Gaa was wicked! he was feared! Just the mention of his name made quite a lot of people develop weak knees. You think the biblical Pharoah was wicked? compared to

Top 10 Places You Can Have Fun This Valentine

Wherever you are in Nigeria, the following are some of the places you can consider for a fascinating Valentine’s Day experience with your lover, spouse, and other loved ones:

1. Whispering Palms Resort in Badagry: If you are looking forward to a day out in a natural setting of beaches and palm trees, then the Whispering Palms Resort in Badagry is the place to be on or before Valentine’s Day. Here you can enjoy local cuisines made with natural ingredients and as well as explore the resort hand-in-hand with your lover and spouse.

2. Cinemas in Lekki, Yaba and Ikeja: Lovers can enjoy a different bite of Valentine’s Day by going to the cinemas if they are in Lagos, and the Genesis Deluxe Cinemas in Palms, Lekki, the Silverbird Cinemas in Victoria Island and Ikeja, and the Ozone Cinemas in Yaba, Lagos readily come to mind here. Here you enjoy quality cinema movies, film premieres and even shop in surrounding malls.

3. Picnics at exotic gardens everywhere: Botanical gardens are great places to explore the wonders of nature with your loved ones on Valentine’s Day. The Agodi Gardens in

HOW TO CELEBRATE VALENTINE WITHOUT MONEY

It's Valentine's day and your lover is patiently awaiting your love offering but you know the Nigerian economy is not smiling.(RECESSION)
See simple ways you can say 'i love you' on Valentine's day without spending anymore

1. Treat your lover to a movie and dinner at home (use already prepared food and old movie)

FG REMOVES SALLY MBANEFO AS DG OF NTDC

The Federal Government on Wednesday removed the Director General of the Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), Mrs. Sally Mbanefo.

The Director General has been asked to handover the affairs of NTDC to the next most senior officer.

The removal of the Chief Executive was contained in a November 27, 2016 letter which was signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Engr. Babachir David Lawal.

The letter was titled “Notification of de-secondment from the Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC).

The letter reads:

Mr Tourism Nigeria 2016 Finalists

After auditioning in 8 Cities in Nigeria, Zanzy Entertainment the Producers of Mr Tourism Nigeria Pageant has released photos of the 24 s3xiest Men in Nigeria who will make It to the ACHIEVERS Camp this year. 

Mr Tourism Nigeria Pageant is currently in its 6 season this year with the theme "The Achievers Quest" the finalist will be arriving camp November 28,while the The grand Finale is billed for December 4th at Bespoke Event Center,4th round about Lekki Lagos.
It's going to be a night of fun, Glitz, Glamour and Award presentation to deserving Personalities in the Country. Green Carpet starts 5pm with Melvin Oduah, while the event proper is 6pm prompt.

Voting is currently on going @zanzentertainment Instagram page,you can help your favourite Finalist get into Top 10 by Liking their pic.

Oyo Governments confirms Amala Festival

In an effort to promote Yoruba cultural tourism, Oyo State Government, in collaboration with some notable associations, has concluded arrangements to organize Amala Fiesta.

Mr Toye Arulogun, the state Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism on Tuesday in Ibadan publicly presented the Amala Fiesta Logo and Brand Ambassador.

At the event held at the Western Hall, Agodi Secretariat, Mr. Gboyega Olatunji, a former aide to Gov. Abiola Ajimobi, was presented as the Amala Fiesta Ambassador.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ‘Amala’ is the Number One food brand of the Yoruba race.

‘Amala’ and its complements, ‘Ewedu’ and ‘Gbegiri’ are a delicacy for occasions of any magnitude associated with Yoruba race.

Arulogun said that the food festival would open opportunities, create employment and promote cultural tourism.

Nigerian Artists Dominate MTV Africa Music Awards

The 2016 MTV Africa Music Awards took place on Saturday night at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg, hosted by Bonang Matheba.

It was a big night for Nigerian musicians as Wizkid walked away with three major awards namely: Artist of the Year, Best Male and Best Collaboration, while co-host, Nigeria's Yemi Alade took home Best Female, while Tekno was named Best Breakthrough Act.

South Africa also fared quite well as Cassper Nyovest picked up Best Live Act, while Emtee was deemed Best Hip Hop and Caster Semenya got the 2016 Person of the Year as Hugh Masekela was given the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Kenya didn't disappoint either, as Sauti Sol got the award for Best Group.

Again, Patoranking featuring Nigeria's Wande Coal got the Song of the Year in partnership with Google with "My Woman, My Everything".