Food
15 Sep 2017
Here's a cocktail recipe to spice your weekend up. "Appletini" is the short form for Apple martini. It is a cocktail that contains vodka and one or more of apple juice, apple cider, apple liqueur, or apple brandy. They are mostly green in colour, depending on the drink brands you use. Typically, you mix two…
15 Sep 2017
"Asaro", as it is called in Yoruba, is a yam porridge. The yam is cooked with ingredients, resulting in a thick or soupy dish. Some people also like adding vegetables to it. Ingredients 1kg yam Palm oil (to colour) 1 smoked/dry fish of your choice 1 tablespoon ground crayfish 1 medium onion Fresh green vegetable…
12 Sep 2017
These are the perfect little dish for a quick delicious brunch. Tender-but-crispy potato baskets topped with a luscious baked egg and sausages in the middle. They go perfectly with toast for a more substantial brunch, or they’re great for a casual breakfast with a piece of bacon. Recipe yields 12 egg muffins. Ingredients 10 breakfast sausages 6…
12 Sep 2017
The newest elite dining spot in VI is Backyard Grill. It's a little out of the way as its name suggests - tucked away on Musa Yar'adua. In a modern villa look, it has a lush 'backyard' - with comfortable and generous seating. During the day it is the housewives’ favourite (especially for expats) for…
11 Sep 2017
As with most recipes that turn out bomb.com, this grilled fish recipe doesn't need much. The key to the best tasting meat/fish is to have the right combination of spices soaking in the raw meat/fish for the right amount of time. Ingredients For fish 1/2 tbsp salt 1 tsp Cameroon pepper 1 tsp garlic powder…
8 Sep 2017
It is easy to overlook the simplest drinks, like this one. Rum and Coke is one cocktail that is easy to make and deliciously satisfying. It is obvious from the name that it is an easy-to-make, two-ingredient drink. However, the simplest things normally deserve a littl ebit more attention than you would expect. Rum is…
7 Sep 2017
In as much as rice and stew can be very plenty, tomatoes are not cheap, and sometimes you may just want to use another type of sauce on your meals. Stir-fry can be eaten with rice, especially basmati rice, and other things. The ingredients are relatively easy to find, so it is easy for this…
4 Sep 2017
This is one of those meals that brings back really fond memories of my childhood. Saturdays, right after ogi and akara in boarding school, students would fight tooth and nail to take as much egg as possible because nobody really believed sharing was caring. People would actually engage in trade by barter or bullying just…
3 Sep 2017
Efo riro is a rich vegetable soup. It is native to the Yorubas of Western Nigeria. The vegetables used to cook this soup are Efo shoko or efo tete, which you can substitute for spinach. **Recipe serves 5 or 6 people. Ingredients for Efo Riro 500g Efo shoko or Efo tete (spinach leaves) 1/2 cup…
3 Sep 2017
When Lagos life gets a bit overwhelming, I find that eating some home (Southern) food, once in a while even if I have to scout out some bole and fish can be quite therapeutic. So, this time, I decided to check out Delta Pot, which is located at 18b Fola Osibo Rd, Lekki Phase I,…
2 Sep 2017
Zobo is a drink made using Zobo leaves. It is a nutritious drink that Nigerians know and love. However, you may want to spice this lovely drink up some more, and add a little "sparkle" to it. And so here are three easy and awesome ways to make a zobo cocktail that bartenders will envy.…
31 Aug 2017
Zobo drink is a familiar beverage loved by Nigerians. It is produced from dried roselle or sorrel leaves (Hibiscus Sabdariffa). This bright red drink is loved both for every day and as a refreshment drink in parties. This drink has many advantages: available, affordable, tasty, refreshing and have a lot healthy benefits. Zobo is not…
Guardian Life
1 day ago
Pastor Tunde Bakare, the General Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, shared his thoughts on the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Pastor Bakare expressed concerns about Mohbad's choices in life. During his speech, Bakare mentioned that Mohbad had associated with what he referred to as "evil people" and had indulged in…
1 day ago
In recent news, popular actress Moyo Lawal has raised her voice regarding the calls for justice in the wake of MohBad's passing. She expressed her feelings of frustration, calling out those who she believes are being hypocritical and insincere in their support for the late artist. Moyo Lawal, who recently faced her own share of…
1 day ago
As the Big Brother Naija All Stars continues to get to it's end stages, we waved goodbye to three more housemates last night. Angel, Soma, and Venita says goodbye to the house, leaving us with the final six contestants: Adekunle, Ceec, Cross, Ilebaye, Mercy Eke, and Pere. Host Ebuka kept things lively during the eviction…
2 days ago
It is no news that social media directly affects our state of mind. Vinton Cerf and Robert Khan who are credited with inventing the Internet probably never considered the psychological impact of their invention. Martin Cooper, who developed the first hand-held phone, also played a part in this by making phones portable, so that we…
2 days ago
In the heart of Nigeria, among the rolling hills and vibrant communities of the Igbo people, lies a treasure trove of textile artistry that has woven its way through generations, preserving culture, history and creativity. Igbo textile works stand as a testament to the indomitable spirit of a people deeply rooted in tradition yet open…
Music
3 days ago
It’s very rare to find a 19-year-old today, as musically gifted as Nathan Otekelu-Aje, professionally known as Azanti. With three evergreen compilation records in his arsenal, he confronts the status of an emerging act.
3 days ago
For Oluwarotimi Samuel, growing up in an Anglican family and watching the church choir treat worshippers from different backgrounds and denominations with their hymnals, discipline, regality, and coordination fuel his love with music.....
3 days ago
As a way to encourage and foster cross-cultural creative exchange between Nigeria and the United States of America through hip-hop music and dance, the maiden Next Level programme, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State, has graduated its first set of 46 participants.
4 days ago
It was another rewarding night for talents last weekend, at the glamorous 10th edition of the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) in Dallas, Texas, United States, where artists like Fally Ipupa, Spyro, and Kcee topped the awards chart. While Congolese singer/songwriter, Fally Ipupa bagged two diadems, including Lifetime Achievement Award and Best Francophone Award, his…
19 Sep
Just before performing his famous moonwalk dance for the first time, Michael Jackson tossed his hat to the side of the stage. Four decades later, it's up for auction in Paris. The sale at the Hotel Drouot in Paris takes place on September 26. The black fedora is expected to fetch between 60,000 and 100,000…
Film
4 days ago
Fans of the popular British teen dramedy "Sex Education" are in for a treat as the show returns to Netflix with its fourth and final season. This time, the students of Moordale Secondary School find themselves in a whole new place: Cavendish College. Cavendish College: Where Amsterdam Meets Space Cavendish College, the new setting for…
9 Sep
Critically acclaimed drama series, Shaka Ilembe has returned to the screen following the resounding success of its first season, which garnered a devoted fan base and widespread accolades.
9 Sep
BAP Productions has released the biopic on Nigerian heroine, ‘Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti’ at the Silverbird Cinema,Victoria Island, Lagos. The cinema run started yesterday. This landmark film marks a new era in the company’s illustrious journey and showcases its passion for creating captivating movies for global audiences.
5 Sep
Discover the Top 7 Must-See Korean films that redefined Korean cinema history. Korean cinema has evolved tremendously, with these 7 films playing a pivotal role in shaping its rich history. Here's for the fans of K-Drama, the top seven films that changed the cinema world forever, and if you haven't seen any of them, now…
3 Sep
Multiple award-winning art director Tunji Afolayan has revealed the secrets to his success in the film industry. Afolayan, the CEO of Telegenic Media, a production design outfit, said that his success is due to his commitment to quality and his ability to tell stories through art. "I always strive to create visually stunning worlds that…