Food
15 Jul 2017
This fantastic "egg burger" is a healthy treat for you and your family. It is easy to make and tastes delicious. The recipe below prepares one egg burger, but you can modify it depending on the number you need to serve. Things you will need: 1 Egg Pinch of salt Pinch of black pepper 1…
13 Jul 2017
Fried fish just got a little more interesting with this recipe I found from Martha Stewart. Try it out and tell me what you think. Ingredients 8 cups safflower or other neutral-flavored oil 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour 3/4 cup cornstarch Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder…
13 Jul 2017
African breadfruit – or Ukwa in Igbo – is an edible traditional fruit. Belonging to the Moraceae family, it is related to other exotic fruits like breadnut, jackfruit, figs and mulberries. It is consumed, for example in Nigeria, where it is eaten as a main dish. The seeds are of particular interest because of their…
12 Jul 2017
Do you love to make risotto, but never have the time? Here is something quicker and easier. This simple orzo takes half the time. Rich cheese and cream are infused with tangy Greek yoghurt and goat cheese for equally satisfying creaminess. This dish is a year-round classic, sweet green peas with fresh tarragon and basil…
12 Jul 2017
We all love ice-cream. Ice-cream on a hot day. Ice-cream on a warm day. Ice-cream even on a cold day. Today, we are choosing a favourite from some of our top ice-cream spots in Lagos. Coldstone: The special thing about Coldstone is that you can mix flavours of ice-cream and "create" your own ice-cream flavour.…
11 Jul 2017
If you've been to England, I assume you know what Nandos is or Barcelos in Lagos or Accra and you definitely know how addictive these semi-fast food chains are. In the three years that I went to school there, Nandos saved my life during my lonely train rides from Euston Station to Shrewsbury and Birmingham.…
10 Jul 2017
Over the past few years, Lekki Phase 1 has become the sort of Hollywood Hills of Lagos. It's not quite as upscale as Ikoyi or as international as VI but its chi-chi and buzzy and you can expect to see a lot of pampered housewives stepping down from their Range Rovers for some pre-school run…
7 Jul 2017
In celebration of World Chocolate Day, you may be tempted to over-indulge in rich, calorie-packed chocolate cakes or a triple delight chocolate ice-cream. But we have a few delicious treats for you that will help keep you, and your fit body, in check. The best thing about these treats is that they are super healthy.…
3 Jul 2017
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you coconut jasmine jollof rice. The combination of flavours is deliciously unique. The natural flavour of jasmine rice, the occasional taste and crunch of the coconut, and the jollof flavour all complement each other in a way never imagined possible. No one taste completely overwhelms the other. The meal…
28 Jun 2017
A friend introduced me to a Filipino recipe called Turon, which is a sweet plantain spring roll treat. As soon as I saw the recipe, I knew what my version would taste like. And in line with my (somewhat) healthy resolutions, I baked them instead of frying so they are still crispy without the greasiness…
28 Jun 2017
Most people are looking to eat some good comfort food after a long, strenuous day of work. After about 6pm on a Tuesday evening, takeaway food accompanied with a 30-45 minute series or film is the perfect company for the infamous Lagos traffic. Sometimes all you need is some old fashioned cheesy pizza to give…
12 Jun 2017
The name Frejon was derived from the Portuguese word feijao, meaning beans, so you already have an idea of what Frejon dish might comprise. It is a coconut bean soup eaten especially during Holy Week. Growing up, Frejon was always eaten on Good Friday, which made Easter the season to look forward to. It is…
Guardian Life
52 mins ago
Stranger Things, the enormously popular Netflix series, is back for a fourth season. Gaten Matarazzo, Maya Hawke, Natalia Dyer, Sadie Sink, Joe Keery, Joseph Quinn, Caleb McLaughlin, and Priah Ferguson spoke in an interview about the show, and when the cast where asked to rename the series, suggestions where made but they agreed on one…
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A writer who penned a piece titled "How To Murder Your Husband" is on trial in the United States for killing her husband. It is a case that has all the hallmarks of classic detective fiction a huge insurance payout, an impecunious suspect who claims to have amnesia, a missing weapon, and surveillance footage that…
2 hours ago
Chris Brown has unveiled the details of his forthcoming album Breezy which includes a feature of Made In Lagos superstar Wizkid. The artist shared the release date and cover art for his forthcoming Breezy album in a post on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BREEZY (@chrisbrownofficial) The album's cover art is a black and…
1 day ago
Taylor Swift on Wednesday received an honorary degree from New York University. The singer received a Doctor of Fine Arts, honoris causa, and delivered the commencement speech to the 2022 graduates at the Yankee Stadium. NYU awarded the Red singer the degree after Rolling Stone magazine writer Brittany Spanos gave a course on Swift's musical legacy. The…
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Disney+ has released the trailer for Marvel's She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. The new Marvel series stars as She-Hulk/Jennifer Walters, a lawyer specialising in superhuman-oriented legal cases. At The Walt Disney Company's 2022 Upfront presentation in New York on Tuesday, the show's executive producer Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios and chief creative officer of Marvel,…
Music
2 days ago
Sarz Academy has collaborated with YouTube Music to train emerging producers and songwriters in Nigeria in the 2022 Future Insiders program. The three-day training series included in YouTube's Future Insiders programme will help up-and-coming producers and songwriters build their skills and abilities through hands-on training from famous music and industry leaders. Sarz, real name Osabuohien…
2 days ago
Many talents have continued to be inspired by the enthralling stories of successful figures who dropped out of college to pursue their passion and are today of unquantifiable impact to humanity. Similarly, Junefe Fresh Kingsley (JFK), popular known as Rich Episode, did not betray his great potential despite dropping out of the University of Port…
3 days ago
Upcoming artiste, Jhello (real name: Chukwudubem Agbo), releases his debut single “Say Something”. The song which promises to take you on a ride with its stellar production reveals one thing: Jhello is ready to take on the music industry. In “Say Something,” Jhello expresses his desire for the woman of his dreams. She makes him…
3 days ago
Travis Scott made his first live televised performance since the 2021 Astroworld tragedy at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday. The rapper performed his songs Mafia and Lost Forever in his first televised performance since the Astroworld festival tragedy last November that left 10 dead and hundreds injured. Scott was introduced by BMA hosts Sean "Diddy" Combs and French…
14 May
When you hear the word ‘Outlaw’, it literally translates to someone who is a fugitive of the law. However, for Victor Anthony, professionally known as Victony, this rather outdated word represents something deeper. For the young maverick, it represents an audacious outlook on life itself; an endless mission of sacrificing societal standards on the altar…
Film
1 day ago
Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, has hinted that the show's second season maybe even more dramatic than its first. The creator speaking to Variety revealed that the second season of the famed Korean series would question whether humanity can conquer all as a united front. He said, "Humanity is going to be put to a test…
2 days ago
Bridgerton lovers will watch the love story between Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton unfold in the show's third season. The new plot for season three takes a different turn from the book series. The book's third novel focuses on Benedict Bridgerton and the surprising love he finds. The film's new plot was confirmed by Penelope actress…
3 days ago
Johnny Depp will not make a return as Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise. This news comes at the peak of Depp's defamation suit against ex Amber Heard. Confirming Depp's removal from the franchise, producer Jerry Bruckheimer affirmed that Depp would not be included in the scripts for the new addition to…
4 days ago
"Stupid Finder" has attracted a lot of buzz since its premiere at the EbonyLife Creative Academy graduation in 2022 where it was awarded best picture, best screenplay, best director, best male lead actor, best editing, best costume design, best art director, and best final mix and music is now available to watch for free. Story…
14 May
After weeks of impressive performances, Nigerian Idol Season 7 top three contestants finally emerged at last live show. The evening opened with Zadok and Jordan’s electrifying performance of Fireboy DML’s Peru remix with Ed Sheeran.