On July 18th 2018, the world commemorated Mandela Day. It would have been Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday had he been alive. The UN General Assembly declared Mandela Day in November 2009 in recognition of Mandela’s contribution to the culture of peace and freedom. When he was alive, Nelson Mandela walked the talk, and it was a long hard road to freedom. We leave you with one of his wise quotes to reflect on, and hope that you continue to remain encouraged and brave as we walk this path of accountability into the future that we crave for our country, Nigeria.…
Author: Pride Team
Pride Magazine Nigeria (PNG) interviews one of the founders and Chief Technical Officer of Skika Afrika Chukwudi Anyiam-Osigwe (CAO). Skika Afrika is a career development platform where creatives on the African continent can collaborate with one another, showcase their art, and get booked to display their art. It serves to increase connectivity and cohesion in the creative industry and empower creatives to build and sustain their creative careers. PNG: What does the name Skika mean and why did you and your team choose the name Skika Afrika? CAO: Skika Afrika is loosely translated to mean ‘Be heard Africa’. Skika is…
Some few weeks ago, Facebook Inc., the owner of Instagram announced the launch of IGTV, a video streaming platform on Instagram. Despite the fact that Instagram was created for picture-sharing, it has morphed into a multimedia social network. Facebook said in its launch statement that its idea of IGTV was borne out of the explosive growth in the consumption of video content on the mobile Internet. “By 2021, mobile video will account for 78% of total mobile data traffic.” “We’ve also learned that younger audiences are spending more time with amateur content creators and less time with professionals.” The truth…
There are many things that can make a man to be here and there dying breathing air, dying inside what he loved the most or the things that makes a man to be burning inside water. Thomas Edison was sent 999 rejection letters by his dreams before he got an induction letter by biting his idea again. One is a number you must dig like tubers of yam; it’s not bad to break the heart of the wind that cannot carry tears away from your mind, to break the heart of everything bringing you pain, to break the heart of…
The second part of a four part series by Father Gerard Beigel, S.T.D. Genesis 1 — “In the Divine Image He Created Them” The creation of man and woman is described in the first chapter of the Bible. God’s creation of man and woman is presented as a unique moment in God’s creative work. First of all, using figurative language, Genesis 1:26 presents God as pausing and deliberating before He creates man and woman. “Let us make man in our image, after out likeness.” These words indicate that, in distinction to all the other creatures, man and woman will have…
HOLY HUMOUR During an impassioned sermon about death and final judgement, the pastor said forcefully, “Each member of this church is going to die and face judgement.” Glancing down at the front pew, he noticed a man with a big smile on his face. The minister repeated his point louder. “Each member of this church is going to die and face judgement!” The man nodded and smiled even more. This really got the preacher wound up. He pounded the pulpit emphatically when he came to the ultimatum: “Each member of this church is going to die and face judgement!!!” Though…
LAUGH QUOTE People have become the tools of their tools.- Henry David Thoreau WISE GUYS ANSWER TO STUPID QUESTION QUESTION: Why did the picture go to jail? WISE GUY: Because it was framed. CUTTING COMMENT “Love: a temporary insanity, curable by marriage.” – Ambrose Bierce MARRIED LIFE JUST KIDDING Wife: “How would you describe me?” Husband: “ABCDEFGHIJK.” Wife: “What does that mean?” Husband: “Adorable, beautiful, cute, delightful, elegant, fashionable, gorgeous, and hot.” Wife: “Aw, thank you, but what about IJK?” Husband: “I’m just kidding SPARE CHANGE A man was driving and saw a truck stalled on the side of the…
HANGING OUT WITH TEE Titi Oyemade has a degree in Russian Language from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. During the day, Titi works as an Executive Assistant. She is also the convener of Hangoutwithtee, a free to attend four hours ladies’ hangout that brings women together to network and have fun in a safe space. A platform for women, single or married, working or not, to get together, learn, get inspired, laugh, network and chill out with other smart ladies in a relaxed environment. In this interview with Pride Magazine Nigeria (PNG), Titi Oyemade (TO) tells us what her day…
In Nigeria, music has long been used by individuals and movements seeking social change. In the 1950s and ’60s, this was particularly true, as successful musicians openly addressed issues of the day. The most remarkable is the late Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Fela’s music was a movement of social consciousness and justice against oppression, the late legend made the world sit up and take notice of the energy of African art and music. Before the World Cup euphoria, Nigeria’s albeit the world was trending ‘This Is Nigeria’, a satirical but blunt music video by Falz (whose real name is Folarin Falana).…
Nigeria’s youth population face huge challenges finding gainful employment. While the country’s official unemployment rate is now 18.8%, the most affected group are young people under the age of 35. A staggering 53.3% of youth are currently unemployed. Against the backdrop of an ailing economy, finding creative and innovative solutions to high unemployment among the youth is an urgent concern to every well-meaning Nigerian citizen who has the welfare of youths at heart. The Pride Lagos Creative Enterprise Week (PLCEW) proffers how our unemployed youth can get the necessary skills to economical empower themselves through the gig economy. The gig…