YouTube has released its inaugural class of African content creators set to receive a grant for the development of their channels from the global #YouTubeBlackVoices Fund. Subsequently, the 23 YouTubers from Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa will also take part in an intensive three-week incubator programme followed by bespoke training, workshops and networking programmes. These creators are part of 132 creators from across the world participating in the Class of 2021. This announcement made today comes after the October 2020 call for African creators to apply for #YouTubeBlackVoices funding as part of its global, multi-year commitment aimed at nurturing Black…
Author: Pride Team
Isn’t it interesting for husband and wife to workmates? This might just be the case for this Tanzanian couple who work together as a bus driver and conductor. The couple Athuman Hatibu and Witness Mushi made headlines after it was discovered that they have been working together for five years in the transportation business. A graduate of mass communication, Witness quit her job to support her husband after several complaints from him about lazy conductors. In a chat with The Citizen, Witness said: “It was not an easy decision to make because I led a different lifestyle before starting out…
There are three sets of people. The first make new year resolutions and work hard to achieve them. The second make new year resolutions and in the course of the journey, drop them. The last group are indifferent, they don’t make new year resolutions. So which one are you? To get ahead this year, it is expected you make goals. It is just like embarking on a journey that you are uncertain of the destination. The goal is your destination. The journey route you take are the things you are going to deliberately do to help you achieve your goals…
Taking care of your skin is your responsibility. It is the body’s largest organ and it is yours. Most health professionals suggest that the best way to take care of your skin is to limit its exposure to the sun ultraviolet rays. They add that we should wear sunscreen daily to protect and nourish our skin. Skin care is deliberate. It requires certain lifestyle that involves what we take into the body and what we apply on the body. In terms of what we consume, nothing can replace clean and healthy eating. In addition, we are also expected to take…
Let’s make some boss moves in our choice of outfit today just like our two fashionistas in ‘Who wore it better?’. We begin with fashion entrepreneur, OlarsGrace, who is all about colours. In her yellow and blue trouser suit, one message is clear- allow colour into your lives. With her pony tail swept to one shoulder, she takes a power pose, looking glamorous in her makeup and outfit. We can’t really see her shoes because her trouser is floor length. But overall, she looks great. Unlike Olarsgrace, another beauty and fashion entrepreneur, The brand_beline decided to play safe with colours.…
The federal government has suspended the enrolment of National identification number due to overcrowding. The agency was forced to shut down some of its enrolment centres on Monday, December 21 after they were overcrowded by Nigerians who were desperate to have their data captured in exchange for their NIN. The NIMC said the centres were shut down due to non-adherence to the COVID-19 pandemic prevention protocols. In response, the agency announced that it would be adopting a daily number-issuing style of admittance on a first-come-first-served basis. “This is to manage the crowd in line with established COVID-19 regulations. “We hereby regret any inconvenience…
Have you noticed that the excitement that got you at the beginning of your relationship dries out gradually if care is not taken? At the beginning of every romantic relationship, it is always ‘lovey dovey’. That is the excitement phase. Both partners are mesmerised by each other. They are hardly inseparable. But with time, after they have gotten used to each other and seen and done all there is, if they are not careful, they may lose interest completely. Romantic relationships ought to be exciting non-stop. When it becomes boring, it is because the couple have stopped being creative and…
I make sure my face is completely dry before I come out. Max finds me a few minutes later. He’s smiling. Of course, he passed. “I’ve been looking for you.” “I’ve been venting.” “How bad was it?” Like you didn’t see it for yourself. I don’t answer him, but I congratulate him. The fact that I failed doesn’t mean I have to be a shitty person. After break-time, Thunder comes to class. He’d already taught that morning, so I guess he’s here to address us. He is. “I assume you’ve all seen your results?” Half the class answer, “Yes sir!” I’m…
Every lady concerned about her skin should not neglect night time skin care. In fact, the routine works best at night because that is when she is resting and the body cells are functioning optimally. Here is a rundown of the night time routine for any lady who want a glowing skin: 1. Remove makeup Always leave no trace of your makeup before going to bed. Sleeping with makeup contributes to the build up of bacteria that clogs the skin and causes breakout. 2. Use an oil reducing cleanser Be mindful of the products you use on your skin. An…
Nobody goes to a wedding without expecting souvenirs. After the celebration, the guests need to hold on to something tangible that would remind them of the couple. This is why the choice of souvenirs can be a big deal. In worst situations, guests have fought themselves to ensure the souvenirs get to them. While this is unnecessary, it can be avoided if the couple would pay attention to the type of souvenirs and the numbers they are producing. They should have it at the back of their mind that the souvenirs should be durable and memorable, more importantly, useful. Here…