Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Plans For New Mega Retail & Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spark Investment Opportunity In Nigeria For U.S. Brands

NEW YORK, March 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- This is not the Africa often written about, the Africa of poverty, the Africa of HIV/AIDS, the Africa of conflict. There is an Africa not spoken of enough, that is the Africa that is changing, the Africa of opportunity, where people are looking for major partnerships, and investors.

In recent years Nigeria has made efforts to privatize many of their industries. This has created an overwhelming level of economic growth. This growth has spurred a demand for new consumer industries to supply their population of the 140+ million. Industries like telecommunications, real estate and construction, financial services, and retail merchandising all are wide open with a hungry consumer base for the taking.
Reports from McKinsey & Co project Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos, along with four other of Africa's largest cities will have consumer spending of $25 billion or more by 2020. Comparable to spending in India's business hub of Mumbai, expansion of Nigeria's middle class has also expanded Nigerians appetite for foreign brands.

This kind of purchasing power is starting to draw new brands into Nigeria. Those include LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, one of the world's largest luxury brand groups; Amrapali Jewels Pvt. Ltd., and Porsche AG. These businesses often work with partners already established in Nigeria's businesses environment, since there are no dedicated luxury shopping areas... until now.

This week Sirius Africa LLC launches their #GetSirius Global Campaign with the unveiling of their plan to construct Africa's first mega retail & entrepreneurial ecosystem. The construction of this $35 Million project rises from the belief in young African entrepreneurship, and the growth in investment opportunities for large brands. The center will pair high-end shopping retailers alongside native African brands to allow African businesses the opportunity to present their products on a global scale.

African business owners can purchase annual memberships to use the facilities over 12,000 sqft of collaborative workspace. Providing amenities for executive services, the arts, and retail merchandising, the center is the first of its kind. The center will boast a media center, 10 conference rooms, and a world-class theater seating 800+ people. This entrepreneurial ecosystem will finally deliver proper accommodations for local and global brands to conduct business. After construction the center is projected to create approximately 1,500 jobs in Nigeria's "Lekki free trade zone" a tax-free haven within Lagos.

Sirius Africa now aims to spark investments from major brands, and form partnerships with those companies seeking to break into the market of West Africa.

About Sirius Africa:
Their mission is to provide an outlet for youth creativity and also to connect young entrepreneurs with national and global investors. They will provide a much-needed infrastructure for these professional liaisons to occur. Sirius Africa hopes to create what they have termed Nigeria's first entrepreneurial ecosystem.
For more information visit: SiriusAfrica.com
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Contact:Daniel Lee Hue, 407.401.0697, New York, NY
Daniel@DMilesMedia.com
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Transerve Disc Technologies: Nigeria's Leading Manufacturer of Audio and Video CDs and DVDs

Transerve Disc Technologies Limited is Nigeria's number 1 manufacturer of audio and video CDs and DVDs with the best anti-piracy methods and is a registered plant of Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Federation of intellectual Property Organizations (FIPO), and so is in the forefront of the fight against piracy. Zero Tolerance for piracy is one of our Corporate Governance policies.

Products and Services CD/VCD/DVD Replication

Products & Services

CD/VCD/DVD Replication:

This is the main thrust of the company’s business services. Musicians (audio and video) Movies, Books ... >>

This is the main thrust of the company’s business services. Music (audio and video), Movies (Film), Books, Data(s), softwares e.t.c are replicated into CD’s and DVD’s with full colour screen and offset printing. The processes involve:

Premastering of customers inputs or masters which could be in either analogue (tapes) or digital (cd) formats.

-- Glass mastering called Stampers
-- Replication into CD’s, VCD’s or DVD’s
-- Full colour screen or offset printing -- Packaging in 50pcs or 100pcs spindles.

With our New ERP software, our customers can monitor all these manufacturing stages online from the comfort of their offices.

CD ROM Printing

This is a full color (screen or offset) printing process on blank CD-R or DVD-R media. It is the favorite of many corporate, social and religions organizations who duplicate their CD’s or DVD’s in-house but wants to finish them with high quality waterproof, offset printing instead of costly inkjet printings. Screen/offset printing cost 50% less than inkjet printing and it is water resistant.

Special Shaped CD

Do you know that CD or DVD need not have the conventional round shape? At Transerve, we can give your CD or DVD any shape to suit your individuality, corporate identity and taste. It (special shape CD/DVD) can also be used to curb the scourge of piracy and intellectual property theft.

Mastering

The content, Audio or Video from the client's master are uploaded to our mastering system. Files are then recorded on a glass master substrate using a laser beam recorder. The recorded glass master is developed and metallized forming physical structures representing original data. These structures are called 'Pits & Land'. The metallized glass master is electroformed to make a Nickel disc called a 'Father Stamper'.

Glass Master family

If multiple stampers are required, a further process called 'Family Making' is necessary where a Mother stamper is produced from the Father Stamper. Then it is this mother stamper that is used to make multiple Son Stampers. Stampers are polished and punched according to the Replication mold requirements. Physical and electronic tests are conducted to ascertain quality of different parameters. A quality passed stamper is handed over to PPC for processing mass production of CD or DVD.

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About Transerve Disc Technologies Limited

Transerve Disc technologies Limited started small with the importation and sales of bulk Video and audiotapes and then progressed to films duplication for producers and marketers. The company later diversified into the importation and sales of library and jewel boxes, kingdom word audiotapes, Blank CDR and Bulk audiotapes, thus creating a “one stop shop” for audio, video and CD products. Duplication of CD’s and VCD’s with sales of CD duplicators was added to the growing basket of the company’s products and services.

With the paradigm shift in demand and technology of films and in line with the company’s vision of “Adapting Technology to customers needs with TRANSCENDING EXCELLENT SERVICES ”, the company veered into CD, VCD and DVD replication with full color screen printing. We combine class, quality and speed to meet customers’ peculiar needs.

Transerve as a pacesetting organization has a web site with Optical Disc Business Software to enable her customers monitor the progress of their job orders on line from the comfort of their homes and offices.

Transerve Disc Technologies Limited has branches in major cities of the nation to ensure that the products are readily available to her numerous customers. A company that offers excellent services to its numerous customers nationwide. With nationwide coverage and network to maintain prompt delivery of products. Plus a customer care line that is second to none. Why not give us a try and decipher optimum satisfaction.

Monday, March 3, 2014

Golden Girl of Kenya Lupita Nyong'o Wins First Oscar for Kenya

The Vanity Fair Oscar Party - The Winners Tell Us Where They're Going to Put Their Oscars These stars won’t be going home empty-handed. We caught up with the night’s winners to find out how where they're planning to put their Oscars.

Lupita Nyong'o celebrates her Oscar win in Fred Leighton gold jewelry. (PRNewsFoto/LoveGold) "When I look down at this golden statue may it remind me, and every little child, that no matter where you are from your dreams are valid," she said. Lupita Nyong'o made history by becoming the first Kenyan to win an Oscar.

Gold Glimmers At The 86Th Academy Awards Hollywood icons and ingenues glowed in gold at this year's Oscars

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Gold jewelry in both classic and innovative designs made an impact on the Oscar red carpet this year. Highlights ranged from gold and gem earrings and gold dome rings to statements like a gold and diamond headband. And in a progression of hues, rose gold cast a soft glow on Oscar beauties.

All eyes were on Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o who stole the show in her 18k yellow gold and rose cut diamond spike earrings, 18k yellow gold and diamond headband, 19^th Century yellow gold and diamond coiled snake ring and multiple gold rings including a 18k yellow gold frog ring for good luck- all complementing her "Nairobi blue" Prada gown.
Standout gold earrings and rings sprinkled Oscar frocks with golden glamour. Amy Adams chose dramatic Tiffany & Co. Blue Book Collection 18k yellow gold, rodochrosite, lapis and turquoise earrings with diamonds and 18k yellow gold ring with fire opal, pink sapphire, yellow diamond and spesserite beads. Meanwhile, Angelina Jolie chose gold bezel set 42 carat round diamond drop earrings from Robert Procop Exceptional Jewels. Coco Rocha donned bold Azva 22k gold floral earrings to complement her Zac Posen gown.
Rose gold proved a flexible jewelry complement to both feminine and modern looks on the red carpet. Camilla Alves accented her blush colored gown with rose gold and pink diamond earrings and a rose gold and diamond ring from Lorraine Schwartz. Lady Gaga accessorized her Versace with rose gold 20 carat diamond studs.
Celebrities who wore gold jewelry to the 86^th Academy Awards this year include:
LUPITA NYONG'O* – Fred Leighton 19^th Century yellow gold and diamond coiled snake bracelet, 18k yellow gold Frog ring, 19^th Century yellow gold, pearl and diamond ring, 19^th Century yellow gold and opal ring, 1960's 18k gold, turquoise, and diamond ring, 18k yellow gold and rose-cut diamond spiked crescent earrings, and 18k yellow gold and diamond headband.
AMY ADAMS* – Tiffany & Co. Blue Book Collection 18k yellow gold rhodochrosite, lapis and turquoise earrings with diamonds, Blue Book Collection 18k yellow gold square modified brilliant yellow diamond bracelet, Blue Book Collection 18k yellow gold ring with fire opal, pink sapphire, yellow diamond and spessertite beads and gold Tiffany Metro diamond band rings.
ANGELINA JOLIE* – Robert Procop Exceptional Jewels Collection yellow gold round diamond drop earrings.
CAMILLA ALVES* - Lorraine Schwartz rose gold and pink diamond earrings with rose gold and diamond ring.
LADY GAGA* – Lorraine Schwartz rose gold and 20 carat diamond studs, rose gold and diamond bracelet, and a rose gold and fancy grey diamond ring surrounded by pink diamonds.
KELLY OSBOURNE* – Solange Azagury-Partridge 18k yellow gold and diamond Crinoline earrings, 18k yellow gold and diamond Spaghetti Bombe ring, 18k yellow gold Skeleton square ring, and 18k yellow gold and diamond Offering ring.
COCO ROCHA – Azva 22k yellow gold earrings and 22k yellow gold vine cuff.
BRAD PITT – Robert Procop yellow gold and diamond tuxedo buttons and cufflinks.
PHARRELL – Lorraine Schwartz gold and yellow diamond studs and Be Happy gold bracelets with Ofira Jewels gold ball bracelets with multi color diamonds.
GOLDIE HAWN – Lorraine Schwartz rose gold 14 carat rose cut diamond ring, rose gold and diamond chandelier earrings, and rose gold diamond briolette drop necklace.
SALLY HAWKINS – Fred Leighton antique diamond double drop earrings in gold and old mine diamond ring set in gold.
KRISTIN CHENOWETH – Neil Lane yellow gold and diamond pin wheel earrings, yellow gold chain bracelet, and yellow gold and diamond ring.
LOUISE ROE – Chopard 18k rose gold diamond bangle, champagne brown diamond briolette chandelier earrings set in 18k rose gold, and brown bear Animal World Collection 18k rose gold ring with brown diamonds, onyx, and blue sapphires.
JOHN LEGEND – Gentleman by David Thomas and Jason of Beverly Hills yellow gold and white diamond button cufflinks and yellow gold and white diamond lapel buttonhole.
IRELAND BALDWIN – H.Stern Iris 18k noble gold with diamond earrings and Iris 18k noble gold with diamonds ring.
RYAN SEACREST – Gentleman by David Thomas and Jason of Beverly Hills white gold with onyx button cufflinks.
MICHAEL B. JORDAN – Gentleman Collection by David Thomas and Jason of Beverly Hills white gold star collar.
Celebrities who wore gold jewelry to 2014 Oscar parties include:
ALISON BRIE – Dana Rebecca gold jewelry.
AMY POEHLER – Paolo Costagli Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140303/NY7517418k gold Brillante earrings with L Frank 18k diamond wrap bangles and 18k gold and aquamarine Kings ring.
HELENA CHRISTENSEN – Pamela Love Fine 18k gold and diamond Arch ring, 18k gold and diamond Arch cuff, and 18k gold and diamond five spike earrings.
JAIME KING - Shaun Leane 18k yellow gold and white diamond hook earrings.
PATRICIA CLARKSON – Lana gold Lumos drop earrings.
*Photos available upon request.

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Actor in a Leading Role

Christian Bale in “American Hustle”
Bruce Dern in “Nebraska”
Leonardo DiCaprio in “The Wolf of Wall Street”
Chiwetel Ejiofor in “12 Years a Slave”
Matthew McConaughey in “Dallas Buyers Club”-WINNER

Actor in a Supporting Role

Barkhad Abdi in “Captain Phillips”
Bradley Cooper in “American Hustle”
Michael Fassbender in “12 Years a Slave”
Jonah Hill in “The Wolf of Wall Street”
Jared Leto in “Dallas Buyers Club”-WINNER

Actress in a Leading Role

Amy Adams in “American Hustle”
Cate Blanchett in “Blue Jasmine”-WINNER
Sandra Bullock in “Gravity”
Judi Dench in “Philomena”
Meryl Streep in “August: Osage County”

Actress in a Supporting Role

Sally Hawkins in “Blue Jasmine”
Jennifer Lawrence in “American Hustle”
Lupita Nyong’o in “12 Years a Slave”-WINNER
Julia Roberts in “August: Osage County”
June Squibb in “Nebraska”

Click here to read more with all the winners' speeches and backstage interviews

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Emmanuel Mensah, the Liberian Born Star of “When Dreams Fall Apart”

Emmanuel V. Mensah is the stuff Hollywood hunks are made of with his charming good looks and designer suits. The Liberian born international actor is also a successful entrepreneur who is based in the United States of America and has also found a comfort zone in Nollywood. And one of the leading stars in “When Dreams Fall Apart”, the must see new thriller by Chico Ejiro, the most prolific filmmaker in Nollywood. Emmanuel plays the challenging role of Barrister Williams, a very intelligent, handsome and good hearted lawyer hired by Kelvin (Vincent Opurum) for his girlfriend "Nonye", (Uche Jombo) who had been arrested and accused of murder.

Working with the award winning Nollywood diva Uche Jombo
“I recall my first encounter with her on the set of "When Dreams Fall Apart" I can't quit saying I expected a different behavior or attitude since I've heard from other actors and crew members of her down to earth mannerisms. I didn't have to wait long when she exhibited her sweet nature to me during our scene together. It was hot and I was sweating up a storm and she selflessly took her portable fan and shared it with me so that we could go forward with the production,” Emmanuel said with glints in his starry eyes.
“What I found fascinating about her was her down to earth interactions with the crew and actors, including my humble self. Work wise, she is a walking talent and her ability to bring her character alive is remarkable. Since then, I've had the opportunity to work with her again and it was just as fun.”

Working with Chico Ejiro
“Working with Producer/Director Chico Ejiro was a very wonderful experience. Chico maintains a very relaxed environment for both crew and actors alike, which enables every member regardless of your position on set to excel; and you are able to work effectively. Despite your reading and understanding of the script, Chico directs you in a way that allows you to visualize the character vividly, which makes it easy for one to embody and portray the best for the viewers. I once read somewhere that a person thinks, reacts, and responds effectively when the heartbeat is functioning at a normal rhythm; as opposed to a fast and out of norm rhythm which causes lack of focus and slow responses. I have worked with a lot of directors over the years and I've come to realize that Chico style of directing or instructing is more subtle and productive. It allows you as a artist to bring out the best in you. Once again, working under the instructions of Director Chico Ejiro was a well learned experience and I look forward to working with him again.”

Emmanuel has an impressive resume from being educated in the US with a Masters in Social Science from Ashford and that really helped as the CEO of Mensah Delivery Service out of Leesburg in Virginia and currently the CEO of Kanneh-Mensah International Nigeria Limited with head office in Abuja. His acting career started in the United States and Canada in 2009, where he first appeared in the movie "Games of the Heart" and "Missing Link". Since then he has featured in other international productions from around the world, including in Sierra Leon, the Congo, Ghana, Canada and a popular face in Nigerian movies working with the famous Nollywood stars; Patience Ozokwor, Olu Jacobs, Desmon Elliott, Ramsey Noah, Jim Ike and others and with Ghanaian stars Kofi Ajololo, Juliet Ibrahim and Nadia Buari. If you do not find Emmanuel V. Mensah in front of the cameras, you can find him in the hustle and bustle of Abuja business world.

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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Journalism is Not Terrorism: Free AJ Staff Now!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

• Global Day of Action called in support of journalists detained in Egypt

• Stands of solidarity, vigils and events planned in 30 cities across the world

Events supporting Al Jazeera’s detained journalists in Egypt are planned in over 30 countries for this Thursday, 27 February 2014.

Al Jazeera hopes that, through the attention of the world’s media and partners, pressure can be brought to bear on the Egyptian authorities to hasten the release of Peter Greste, Mohammed Fahmy, Baher Mohamed and Abdullah El Shamy.

Al Jazeera English's Mohamed, Fahmy and Greste have been detained since 29 December 2013. Al Jazeera Arabic’s El Shamy has been detained without charge since 14 August 2013 and has been on hunger strike in protest since 23 January 2014.

“We truly appreciate the solidarity from everybody right around the world," says Dr. Mostefa Souag, general director of Al Jazeera Media Network. "The pressure, support and calls for our colleagues to be released have continued to keep the story in the news. The Global Day of Action is about the freedom of the press; it is about objective reporting and ensuring journalists cannot be gagged or silenced. We ask everyone to contribute to the Global Day of Action on Thursday. Journalism is not a crime.”

The hashtag #FreeAJStaff has gone viral worldwide, with quarter of a billion impressions on Twitter alone since 1 February 2014. The campaign has already had an outpouring of popular and political support worldwide, with institutions including the White House, European Union and the United Nations calling for the release of the journalists and for press freedoms to be upheld.

The campaign looks set to ramp up further with public events taking place in Nairobi, Sydney, Manila, Islamabad, Doha, Amman, Ankara, Berlin, London, Rio, Montreal, Washington DC and San Francisco on Thursday. Every continent of the world will see action.

Al Jazeera is urging people from all backgrounds to join in by supporting the rallies and amplifying the social media campaign using the hashtag #FreeAJstaff.

To build on the online #FreeAJstaff campaign, Al Jazeera will be using Thunderclap, which will allow people to pledge a Tweet, Facebook post, or Tumblr post containing the same message that’s unleashed, all at the same time, throughout the world.

For more information on the Global Day of Action, visit www.aljazeera.com/Freeajstaff.

For more details on Thunderclap:

1. Visit http://thndr.it/1nTMx5Z and click on a red “Support with” button for Twitter, Facebook, or Tumblr.

2. Click “Add My Support”

3. You’ll be prompted to authorize your account so Thunderclap can post a message for you; agree.

4. Spread the word and get other people to do it.

What happens: At 14:00 GMT on Thursday, 27 February 2014, Thunderclap will post simultaneously to the hundreds of Twitter and Facebook accounts supporting the campaign in a truly global action.

For interviews, please email pressoffice@aljazeera.net.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Uche Jombo is Full of Fun – Vincent Nnamdi Opurum

Vincent Opurum is one of the fastest rising Nollywood stars and known for his outstanding lead roles in ”Shameless Romance”, “Helpless Kingdom|” and “Never Love a Prince” And his lead role as Kelvin in Chico Ejiro’s new award winning thriller "When Dreams Fall Apart" gave him an unforgettable time acting alongside famous Nollywood diva Uche Jombo.

“She is endowed of a lady to work with at all times. I learned a whole lot working with her and at the same time full of fun,” he said. Nnamdi Opurum fondly called ”Sexy Vincent” is also a model who is always in demand for his attractive physique and unique face.

“When Dreams Fall Apart” also stars popular U.S based actor Emmanuel Mensah, Maureen Okpoko and Nonso Odogwu.

When dreams fall apart is a story about a girl on the run, to save her life. When her uncle whom she's living with died, the death was framed on her so she ran away to stay with a group of friends who are into big time runs. One night they set out to hustle and she meets a rich expatriate guy who pays to sleep with her. In the process of their love making the guy had a heart attack and died instantly. The girl takes off again, a fugitive running from the law. She gets knocked down by a moving car and she's rushed to a nearby hospital. The rich young man who hit her falls in love with her and her romance kicks off against the will of the guy's parents who have a rich and influential background. They begin to dig into the girls past and expose her dirty secrets but the guy is blinded by love still goes ahead with the wedding plans On the wedding day as they were about to be joined as husband and wife, we see a band of policemen who surrounds the venue and arrest the bride to be. When dreams fall apart is an intriguing story of love, betrayal, murder and pain.

"When Dreams Fall Apart" opens at the cinemas in Nigeria and Ghana from March 14. 2014

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Is President Goodluck Jonathan Still the Most Criticized President in the World?

I don’t know who lied to President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria that he was the most criticized or hated President in the world? And I don’t know why he accepted that lie without any public opinion poll?
Being criticized does not translate into being hated.
His aides and publicists must have used that fabrication as a ploy to increase their budget for his public relations and I am afraid they got away with it smiling to the bank.

Yes, President Jonathan has made mistakes and he has his imperfections. But name anyone who has not made mistakes and without imperfections?

The liars who told him that he is the most hated leader in the world only jumped to that erroneous conclusion during the nationwide protests following the removal of fuel subsidy on January 1, 2012. It was one of the worst New Year presents Nigerians have received. But on December 13, 2011, the announcement of the 2012 fiscal year's budget removed any provisions for the existing fuel subsidy even though opinion polls showed that 80% of Nigerians opposed the plan to remove the fuel subsidy. So, when on January 1, 2012, President Goodluck Jonathan announced the end of fuel subsidies, the masses trooped to the streets in the popular “OCCUPY NIGERIA” protests and with some violent riots claiming some innocent lives in different parts of the country. But if the masses hated him for the hardship caused by the removal of the fuel subsidy, their hatred was not enough to make him the most hated leader in the world when he is not even the most hated in the history of Nigeria or Africa.

“I think I am the most criticized President in the whole world, but I want to tell this audience that before I leave I will be the most praised President,” he said at the opening of the 52nd Annual General of the Nigerian Bar Association at the International Conference Centre in Abuja.
~ The Punch of Nigeria, August 28, 2012.
http://www.punchng.com/news/i-am-the-worlds-most-criticised-president-jonathan/

I have been one of the critics of President Jonathan, but mostly harmless criticisms meant to bring out the best in him and not the worst.
The fact is, your worst critics may mean well than your best sycophants. And from the brouhaha of political defections of many party stalwarts from the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) of President Jonathan to the main opposition party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), he now knows the bitter truth. That his best buddies and supporters are not his bread and butter sycophants who are mostly political contractors and jobbers who are only paying him lip service and doing eye service just for their own selfish interests and not for patriotic reasons.

The advantage of President Goodluck Jonathan in his bid to secure a second term in office is not even the power of incumbency as most political pundits assume, but his popularity among the majority of Nigerians who prefer him to his political opponents in the APC, because the opposition is yet to present a more popular presidential candidate. And until the opposition can show Nigerians that they have a better presidential aspirant, President Goodluck Jonathan can continue with his transformation agenda for the nation building of a New Nigeria.

~ By Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima, February 19, 2014.

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Afrinolly Awards - Lions Rising On Saturday February 22, 2014

On 22nd February, 2014 Afrinolly Awards holds.
We will celebrating the Generation of Digital Film Makers in Africa; awarding winners in the Afrinolly Short Film Competition Season 2 and recognizing some individuals.

Follow the highlights and join the conversation on Google+, Twitter and Facebook using the hash tag #AfrinollyAwards

Lions Rising is a reminder to all that there is an emerging new generation of digital filmmakers across Africa.
Like Lions they will dominate the Africa movie ecosystem.
Lions Rising signifies that the future is here.
Like Lions they are spread across different parts of Africa. This is not just Nollywood.
Like Lions they move in groups and collaborate in more ways than others.
This is an era of specialization and division of labor.
Like Lions they know their strength.
This is time for Africans to tell the African story for a global audience.

~ Chike Maduegbuna, CEO, FansConnectOnline, makers of Afrinolly apps for African movies on mobile devices.

Femi Oke of Al Jazeera’s The Stream in Town for SocialMediaWeek Lagos Day

Our own proudly Nigerian Femi Oke of Al Jazeera’s award-winning social media show The Stream is in town for the 2014 SocialMediaWeek Lagos.
Meet her now on Victoria Island, Lagos.

Africans In The Stream Keynote With Femi Oke
Venue: #SMWhq @ Volkswagen 179 Akin Adesola Street Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM
Twitter Conversation Hash Tag: #smwAJStream
Hosted By: Al Jazeera

Femi discusses why Al Jazeera’s award-winning social media show The Stream is such a great format for connecting Africans in debate.
Featuring some of the most dramatic moments, contentious and passionate The Stream clips from all over the continent as well as some behind-the-scenes revelations about how the show is put together, ending with an impromptu Stream debate live on stage. If you’re in the audience for Femi’s keynote you could be in the SMW Lagos edition of The Stream.
The Stream is a phenomenon begun by Al Jazeera – a web community with its own daily TV show. This award-winning programme taps into the extraordinary potential of individuals, through social networks, to disseminate news and information. The viral nature of social media allows for news and information to spread and advance rapidly. While these developments have the potential to generate more heat than light, to a broadcaster like Al Jazeera they are also an opportunity to reach news and voices in places and levels previously impossible – expanding and enhancing Al Jazeera’s mission of giving voice to the voiceless.

Later in the evening from 8:00pm - 9:15pm, She will host a Tuesday special edition of Al Jazeera Presents: The Stream live screening and tweet-in with Femi Oke... #SMWexperience Hub @ Four Points Got opinions? Like to Tweet? Join Al Jazeera live on the Tuesday edition of The Stream with host Femi Oke. We’ll bring the snacks, you bring something to tweet on.

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Like Naija NewsTrack on Facebook

The new free for all Naija NewsTrack on Facebook is for tracking news and information in Nigeria and in the world about Nigeria and Nigerians.

Just launched hours ago, Naija NewsTrack already has the most comprehensive news updates on Nigeria from local and international news media channels tracking news on Nigeria on the internet.
Check it out!

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