Spotlight
11 Mar
Lilian Ikokwu’s experience in growing and optimising networks has increased the success rate of roles at the organisation she has worked in. The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of OVH Energy, speaks to Guardian Life about what it means to break the bias more than ever, the importance of mentorship and how sharing stories can help…
9 Mar
Chukwuemeka Okorie alias ‘212’ is the CEO and founder of Tuwantu music international, an indigenous record label company that originated from Eastern Nigeria in 2016. The company has managed operations from her Nigeria and London base before entering a period of hiatus some months ago.
27 Feb
Oluwabamike 'BamBam' Olawunmi and Tope' Teddy A' Adenibuyan have captured the hearts of millions of Nigeria, many of whom watched their love blossom from the Big Brother house. Finding love in the most unexpected place, BamTeddy remains BBNaija's first successful relationship since inception. The three-year relationship has since evolved into a family with a daughter,…
20 Feb
If you are a young adult in the city of Lagos or among the artistically liberated young creative crowd, the name Teezee shouldn’t be foreign to you. The Fresh Prince of Lasgidi as he is fondly called is a major player in the entertainment scene in his rights — from curating remarkable events with Nike,…
6 Feb
As e-Commerce becomes a topical conversation in Nigeria, the Okoh brothers, Nnamdi and Udochukwu Okoh are solving problems for SMEs in simple steps. Guardian Life caught up with them to discuss the ecosystem, design, and cybersecurity. “E-Commerce is not an industry. E-commerce is a tactic.” Care to explain what this means? Nnamdi: This is actually…
30 Jan
Meyi and Oiza are the soothing voices of Instagram and Twitter. Famous for their bathroom sounds, Meyi and Oiza have opened for a number of Nigerian singers including Wizkid and Asa. And to make more impact with their organic sounds, they will be dropping a single in a couple of months and subsequently an EP.…
23 Jan
Anietie Bature is a woman of many parts. A renowned professional in the energy industry with almost two decades of experience, she is also a songwriter, performing artist, conference speaker, certified marriage mentor and relationship coach, who is passionate about helping people lay solid foundations so that they can build healthy and fulfilling marriages. Using…
22 Jan
The social media space has been known to function as a tool for promoting the sharing of information and creative content worldwide. As millions continue to engage on various social media platforms; Instagram, Facebook, Whatsapp, Twitter and many more, social media has transitioned into a voice for airing strong opinions, breaking new ground in society.…
16 Jan
Every work of art that Kelechi Nwaneri puts on display has a unique feature- the use of uli, nsibidi, both ancient forms of communication to tell stories. His interest in reviving the culture has earned him the attention of international art enthusiasts including a place in Ted Lasso. Guardian Life speaks to him about his…
9 Jan
Obinna Udenwe is a co-founder of "The Village Square Journal" and the rising star of the literary world. Despite having a civil engineering background, he has made milestones one of which has earned him the pioneer awardee of the Chinua Achebe prize for literature besides his other awards. In this interview with the Guardian Life,…
20 Dec
JayPaul is an award-winning on-air personality whose life in the 2021 BBNaija “Shine Ya Eye” edition garnered attention. Now out of the house, he is one of the housemates who is making strides in the paths he has chosen for himself, especially hosting. The Guardian Life had a chat with him about his passion for…
13 Dec
A highly experienced marketing and business leader with over 17 years of vast accomplishments across Africa and Europe, Mokutima Ajileye’s appointment as the new Managing Director of Procter & Gamble Nigeria comes as no surprise. She has consistently delivered revenue, profit, and market share growth while developing the capabilities and talents within the organization. Comfortable…
Guardian Life
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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…
1 hour ago
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,…
1 hour 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…
5 hours ago
A 21-year-old budding Indian actress died after what her family says was a botched liposuction procedure, according to police on Wednesday. Liposuction, a medical procedure to remove fat, is very common and cheap in India -- but is still mostly unregulated outside big hospitals. Chethana Raj, who acted in several television series and films in…
6 hours ago
When the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York purchased "The Starry Night" from a local seller in 1941, it was a virtually unknown picture. Vincent van Gogh's masterwork has inspired everything from a hit ballad for singer Don McLean in 1971 to mass-produced scarves, umbrellas, and water bottles in the 81 years since…
Music
1 day 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…
1 day 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…
2 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…
2 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…
4 days ago
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
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…
2 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…
3 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…
4 days ago
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.
4 days ago
Although he has been touring festivals worldwide screening his first feature documentary, Bigger Than Africa, Toyin Ibrahim Adekeye’s dream was to have the cultural documentary stream on a global platform so that more people...