Do not be caught dosing off on a bicycle. The second edition of the Lagos City Info magazine comes out today, the 12th of September, 2017! After the premiere edition in May 2017, your favorite city guide is back with a compass on places to explore for leisure, shopping, fine dining, art, nightlife and lots more, even while still being a reminder of the culture and heritage of the city of Lagos.

City Info Africa has its core in showcasing the fullness of Africa one city at a time, and has over the past couple of years, provided solutions of tourism guidance in Nigerian cities, from Ibadan to Abuja and now, Lagos. Welcome to the second edition of the Lagos City Info magazine!

This edition is dabbed in the luxury lifestyle of Lagos, with a throwback on the events that characterized the celebrations of Lagos at 50. It also pays tribute to the King of Afro-beats, Fela Kuti and also brings to the fore, the media personalities behind Cool Fm, Wazobia Fm, and Nigeria Info.

Wondering how best to travel in style, within or out of Lagos? Then, subscribe and find out even more on our social media platforms, and never have to miss our subsequent editions!

Digital copy: HERE

Hard copies of the magazine will be available at local venues such as airports, restaurants, malls, hotels and cultural institutions across the city.

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The second edition of the Abuja City Info magazine is out! The Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, is notable for its wide highways, its districts, high-class living, and its colourful palette of garden-fresh vegetables. But, here’s more!

Abuja City Info is a city guide magazine that torches the nooks and crannies of the city, bringing you so much more of the happenings of her insides– from places to explore for leisure, shopping, fine dining, art, nightlife, and lots more. This edition also portrays the good people of Abuja as a charity-loving lot, and the city as a hub of its own fueling the entertainment industry, especially through music.

Abuja City Info is a subsidiary of City Info Africa, which has its core in showcasing the fullness of Africa one city at a time. It has, over the past couple of years, provided solutions of tour guidance in Nigerian cities, from Ibadan to Abuja and Lagos.

Welcome to the second edition of the Abuja City Info magazine!

Subscribe for all this and find out even more on our social media platforms, and never miss our subsequent editions.

Digital copy: https://issuu.com/cityinfoafrica/docs/abuja_city_info_issuu_copy

Hard copies of the magazine will be available at local venues such as airports, restaurants, malls, hotels and cultural institutions across the city.

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The Aquafina Elite Model Look Nigeria team is excited to unveil the 24 Finalist for the 2017 competition.

The National Casting for the 2017 Aquafina Elite Model Look Nigeria took place in Lagos on the 26th of August 2017 at the Eko Hotel And Suites with over 1000 young aspiring models in attendance. A total of 100 contestants were pre-selected and had their images sent to the Elite Management in Paris for final selection.

 These young models will compete for the opportunity to live their dreams while following in the footsteps of international supermodels like Cindy Crawford & Gisele Bundchen, as well as Nigerian supermodels like Mayowa Nicholas, Victor Ndigwe & Davidson Obennebo whose journeys started with Aquafina Elite Model Look Nigeria.

Mayowa Nicholas went on to be the first Nigerian in a Dolce & Gabanna campaign. Victor Ndigwe was the finest Nigerian model to take part in the Paris, Milan & London fashion weeks.

Last year’s winner Davidson Obennebo, went on to win the Elite Model Look World Finale and is the first African to win in 33 years.

 The semi-finals will have the 24 selected models undergo a unique experience supervised by a team of professionals at the Aquafina Elite Model Look boot camp. The models will be accommodated at the boot camp for 7 days up to the date of the final event. 4 contestants will be eliminated at the boot camp.

The 20 models who will go on to the final event will be selected based on their natural beauty, photogenic quality, poise, personality, attitude & character.

Aquafina Elite Model Look Nigeria is unique in providing a launching pad for young boys & girls to enter the fashion world and build fabulous modelling careers.

According to the Senior Brand Manager Seven-Up Bottling Company, Segun Ogunleye, “Aquafina Premium Drinking Water from the makers of Pepsi has partnered with Elite Model Look Nigeria over the years and we are proud of the success past winners and contestants have been able to achieve because of their participation in Elite Model Look Nigeria.”

Aquafina premium drinking water from the makers of Pepsi in partnership with Elite Model Look Nigeria has consistently discovered the hottest stars in the modelling industry and had helped launch the careers of young models at the most prestigious modelling agency in the world.

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AQUAFINA ELITE MODEL LOOK NIGERIA IS SPONSORED BY AQUAFINA PREMIUM DRINKING WATER, FROM THE MAKERS OF PEPSI.

SUPPORTED BY VEUVE CLICQUOT, MAYBELLINE, SARI’S SIGNATURE, DARK AND LOVELY, BELLA NAIJA, AND PULSE NG

Organized by BETH Model Management Limited in conjunction with Upfront & Personal Global Management Consultants

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If you haven’t been following up with TECNO Mobile on their latest initiative to support SMEs – the TECNO LightUpYourDream promo then I wonder what you’ve been up to lately.

Upon the successful launch of the brand’s newest smartphone series, TECNO Spark and Spark Plus, the Africa’s leading smartphone company had rolled out an empowerment project to reward 2 aspiring Nigerian entrepreneurs who had successfully moved their businesses from ideation stage to the real world.

The activity attracted entries from young entrepreneurs across different business sectors with each entrepreneur sharing insights about their businesses and their long-term goals. After a series of reviews and assessments, 10 budding entrepreneurs were selected to pitch their ideas to a panel of business experts and investors where 2 lucky winners will cart away with N1million each to help scale their business to the next level.

Here is a list of the Top 10 LightUpYourDream finalists

Olushola Adebayo

Shola runs http://YesWebsites.com, a creative website design agency committed to helping small and medium businesses in Nigeria grow.

Chinenye Ojei

Chinenye loves food and is on mission to be recognized globally as a professional chef. Some of her works can be seen on Instagram @aquilas_delite

Nnwogu Adaeze Ruth 

Ruth is a makeup artiste who prides in helping to restore people’s self-esteem with her works. Her works can be seen on @dazeey_makeovers on Instagram.

 Kikelomo Badmus

Kike is a self-taught fashion stylist and designer whose knack for creating viral African designs has earned her a lot of recognition. Some of her works are sampled on @chicinvogue on Instagram.

Bolatito Bashiru

Tito as she is fondly called is a fashionista who prides in creating custom-made designs to fit each client. She also drives a platform where people get fashion tips. Catch her on Instagram @houseoftito.

Abiola Adesina

 Abiola is a fish farmer whose long-term interest in farming is to help decongest the labour market and empower young people with lucrative means of livelihood. His works are showcased on Twitter @scarycuteface.

Iyanu Oluwa

 Iyanu is the CEO of Lamodabyiyanuoluwa fashion outfit and she is on a run to establish Africa’s most successful fashion brand. On Twitter she is available @nukasi_iyanu.

Adebiyi Bambo Charles

Biyi is a rare breed. He took advantage of the famous ASUU strike 5 years ago to setup what will grow to become a leading fashion line. From cutting his bed sheets to practice and training fellow corps members in Kogi, Biyi wants to change the fashion game. See his works on Facebook.

 Adeleye Adenike Adeola

Deola is a high school graduate who took to hair styling and makeup in a bid to fend for herself, boost her self-confidence and restore the self-esteem of ladies. She’s carving a niche for herself in this cutthroat world of ours; check her out on Facebook.

Martha Ocholi Turner

Martha started a poultry farm about a year ago with her husband and today, the number of birds in her farm has more than doubled. She is on a run to position her farm amongst the Top 5 farms in the country. She is now an employer of labour and can be found trading on her Facebook page.

Which two folks are going to scoop the N1million grand investment opportunity? The battle line is drawn and TECNO Mobile is ready to splash the cash to support Nigeria’s next big entrepreneurs.

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TECNO Mobile, a brand known for her continuous efforts in positively impacting local communities fulfilled her promise to empower budding individuals across the country and help them Spark up their businesses at the just concluded #LightUpYourDream activity. A total of Four Million Naira (N4,000,000) was awarded to 4 winners in a tight contest that saw 2 winners each emerge from a Business Pitch contest and a raffle draw.

Within weeks of the commencement of the activity, hordes of young entrepreneurs across various business sectors including Food, Tech, Fashion and Agriculture went all out to share their business dreams and long-term goals, with the hope of landing A Million Naira to infuse into their business.

Having gone through strict reviews and assessments, the 43-day long activity saw 10 promising entrepreneurs shortlisted to pitch their ideas to a panel of Judges well vast within the digital and Business space. After what seemed like many hours of pitching and drilling of these young entrepreneurs, 2 lucky winners emerged based on their creativity, business sense and ability to communicate their goals effectively, smiling to the bank with the sum of N1million each to help scale their business to the next level. Abiola Adesina, a fish farmer and Bolatito Bashiru, a fashion designer emerged winners from the lot after convincingly proving to the judges they were worth the cash prize.

One of the winners, Miss. Bolatito Bashiru, who couldn’t hide her excitement stated how elated she was and would forever be grateful to TECNO Mobile for helping make her dream a reality. In her words, “I am very happy to have won this cash prize because it will not only help scale my business,  but also allow me make a statement in the fashion industry and this feat wouldn’t have been possible if not for TECNO Mobile, a brand I will always be grateful to”.

In similar fashion, Mr. Chukwuemeka from Abuja and Mr. Eberechi from Lagos also won themselves a million naira each via a raffle draw for buying the new TECNO SPARK devices.

Also, all the top 10 finalists were given the TECNO Spark as reward for making it to the final of the #LightUpyourDream Challenge.

TECNO Mobile, having grown to becoming Africa’s frontier mobile brand, went in search of young, creative and promising individuals to mark the launch of its new smartphone series, the TECNO SPARK and SPARK PLUS.

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Leading shaving brand in Nigeria, BIC 1 Shaver, has rewarded its customers with two Mitsubishi Space Star Cars, generators and other consolation prizes in the just concluded ‘BIC 1 Shave & Realize Your Dream Promo’.

The grand finale of the three-month promo was held at Ikeja, Lagos where Miss Blessing Ogwuzu and Mr. Bassey Effiong emerged as the grand prize winners of the two Mitsubishi Space Star Cars; while television sets, refridgerators, mobile phones were among other consolation prizes won.

The promo, which started in July, was aimed at rewarding BIC’s numerous customers across Nigeria for their loyalty and patronage over the years.

The pan Nigeria consumer promo saw winners emerged after each coupon based draw in various parts of the country with the grand finale which was held in Lagos.

While presenting the car’s key to Effiong, Country Business Development Manager, BIC World, Mr. Adeyemi Ojo, said the brand was delivering on the promises made to its customers.

According to him, “We are delivering on our promises on this occasion. This is the proof of our integrity and commitment to whatever we are doing; we say hearty congratulations to all our winners”.

Ojo added that “the essence of this promo is to give back to the society that has been supporting our business in the past 40 years and in the process, we want to bring excitement, we want to make our consumers to realize their dreams and that is the essence of the promo which is centered on our consumers”.

“We have given out 15,000 airtime, we have given out two cars, we have given several televisions, we have given several generators, we have given several fridges, and a lot of other prizes; and all these things are household items which will enhance the lifestyle and the standard of living of our consumers”, Ojo further explained.

Expressing his appreciation, Effiong said the gesture was a crowning of his loyal patronage of the brand for over 30 years.

“I feel very happy and I give glory to God for what has happened. It is a dream come through. I have been using this product for more than 30 years and that perhaps was the reason God has made me to win the grand prize. Other consumers should keep trying because this promo will be coming from time to time”, he stressed.

Asked how he won the car, Effiong said: “I asked my daughter to buy the BIC shaver and she realized that there was a promo going on, so she sent a text and after one day they replied her and informed her that she had won a car. That was how it all happened”.

BIC is a leading international brand, a manufacturer of stationeries, lighters and shavers across the world.

Check out pictures from the event.

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CATCH.ER is the brand-new crime drama by Walter ‘Waltbanger’ Taylaur (director of Gbomo Gbomo Express) currently showing in Nigerian cinemas.

The cast includes new Nollywood – O.C. Ukeje, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Beverly Naya, Alexx Ekubo, Kiki Omeili, Gbenro Ajibade, Omowunmi Dada, Wofai Fada & Tope Tedela.

O.C Ukeje plays Detective Komolafe of the New Police Division, Ikoyi, who successfully leads an investigation into the murder of Abby Bello, a 30yr old newlywed and ambitious career woman slain in her home.

CATCH.ER world premiered as the closing film at NollywoodWeek Paris Film Festival and was honoured with the ‘Best Actor’, ‘Best Director’ & ‘Best Film’ awards at 2017 Nollywood Travel Film Festival, Toronto.

Watch #CatcherMovie At A Cinema Near You anywhere in Nigeria

GENESIS CINEMAS

Genesis Palms
Friday, Monday and Thursday: 2:50pm
Sunday and Thursday: 5:00pm
Friday to Thursday: 12:00pm

Genesis Maryland
Friday to Thursday: 4:40pm, 6:40pm
Friday and Saturday: 9:15pm

Genesis Novare
Friday to Thursday: 12:55pm. 4:40pm

Genesis Abuja
Monday and Tuesday: 4:05pm

Genesis Owerri
Friday to Thursday: 12:15pm, 7:00pm

Genesis Warri
Friday to Thursday: 11:15pm

Genesis Port Harcourt
Friday to Thursday: 2:10pm

FILMHOUSE CINEMAS:

Filmhouse Cinema

Imax
Friday to Thursday: 4:10pm
Friday/Monday to Thursday: 2:10pm
Friday-Saturday/ Monday – Thursday: 8:30pm

Dugbe
Friday to Thursday: 12:20pm, 3:30pm, 7:00pm, 7:40pm

Kano
Friday to Thursday: 10:30am, 1:55pm, 5:00pm, 7:05pm, 8:30pm

PH
Friday to Thursday: 10:20am, 12:15pm, 7:15pm, 9:00pm
Friday/Monday to Thursday: 4:10pm

Surulere
Friday to Thursday: 10:40am, 12:25pm 2:10pm, 4:00pm, 5:50pm, 7:40pm, 9:30pm, 11:30pm

Calabar
Friday to Thursday: 2:00pm, 5:20pm, 7:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 12:10pm

Samonda
Friday to Thursday: 10:00am, 3:10pm, 5:00pm, 6:50pm

Akure
Friday to Thursday: 12:10pm, 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 7:00pm, 8:40pm

SILVERBIRD CINEMAS

Silverbird Festac
Friday to Thursday: 12:45pm

Silverbird Galleria
Friday to Thursday: 2:00pm, 4:25pm, 8:40pm

Silverbird Jabi
Friday to Thursday: 12:00pm, 2:40pm

Silverbird Abuja
Friday to Thursday: 12:00pm, 2:05pm, 5:45pm

Silverbird Uyo
Friday to Thursday: 1:15pm, 5:05pm, 8:30pm

Silverbird Ikeja
Friday to Thursday: 12:20pm, 4:40pm

Cartege Cinema
Friday to Thursday: 12:00pm, 5:25pm, 8:55pm

Ozone Cinema
Friday to Thursday: 2:50pm, 6:25pm, 9:00pm

Click to see the official trailer of Catch.er

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The yet to be launched Phantom 8 can probably wear the crown as one of the most talked about smartphones of 2017, possibly even surpassing the Samsung Galaxy S8 and iPhone 8 in Nigeria with the amount of gossip, rumours, leaks, and general feverish anticipation around the smartphone.

Bearing the theme “Capture Your Legend”, the Phantom 8 is expected to hold its own as the best TECNO Phantom yet -surpassing the sales feat recorded by the Phantom 6 and 6 plus.

PHANTOM 8 LAUNCH: WHERE & WHEN?

For every device launched, TECNO loves to make a bold statement. It’s quite obvious the Phantom 8 launch event will match the standard set by the Phantom 6 and even surpass it. And since they have done a launch at the tallest building in the world, where will it be this time? Could it be the biggest arena? However, from the information available on TECNO’s official Facebook page, we already know the launch will take place in Dubai on October 22, 2017.

It’s interesting to see how TECNO Mobile is stepping up to the big stage, having made giant strides with the global launch of the Phantom 6 and 6 Plus in 2016, which also doubled as its 10 Years anniversary.

The Perception of TECNO has also greatly improved in the last few years, completely moving away from the low-level brand image it used to be associated only a while back. This can be clearly attributed to the brand’s bullish approach and continuous quest in reinventing itself, delivering products that level up with the biggest mobile brands, while standing the test of time. Well done TECNO Mobile

While we are yet to get the official specs of the device as at the time of writing this post, in just few hours from now, the new Phantom will be unveiled. Save the date 22nd October, 2017.

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The new TECNO Phantom 8 was launched some weeks ago and a lot of things have been said about the device. After the launch of the Phantom 6&6 Plus, I was among the set of people looking forward to the next Phantom because the Phantom 6 for me, remains the best smartphone to grace the market last season.

So, the question was “what else would TECNO do that would wow their fans? Well, I guess they just answered the question with this “super” new Phantom 8.

OK, without wasting much time let’s dig into this device.

The amazing device comes in a stylish black box with the inscription of the number 8 written with a juicy, glossy gold paint at the front while the word “Phantom 8” is engraved at the side of the box.

And yea, I finally opened the box. Believe me when I tell you, this is one of the most attractive android smartphones from TECNO.

The device comes in a fashionable package, TECNO deserves a thumbs up for this, they sure know how to package.

I must keep this box away from my wife, because if she sets her eyes on it, she wouldn’t have a need to get a new jewellery box <<chuckling>>. The Phantom 8 is so well packaged, that you smell “classy” by just opening the box.

The first thing you see when you open the box is the phone itself as a black foil paper (with details of some Phantom 8 spec written on it) covering the screen.

Not trying to be too dramatic, but the new TECNO Super 8 (that’s how I like to call it) is a feast for the eyes and what makes it so special is this: its tall, narrow shape that fits snugly in the palm and curved sides that scream “PREMIUM.”

One thing I like about the Phantom 8’s design is the positioning of the back camera- although this isn’t new from TECNO, but the smooth positioning of the back camera, makes it amazing and different. Although, the phone’s glossy and glass finishing are still a bit too slippery for total comfort but the size and edges help you get a better grip on the handset.

Will there be a Plus version? Well, that’s for TECNO to decide but with what I am seeing already, I don’t think there is a need because this got me all in love.

Back to the Unboxing

I take the foil off and start up the phone, but while we wait, let’s look at what is inside the box…

When you open the black sophisticated box, there is plenty to be had, including a TECNO adaptive fast charger, a pair of earphones, a free pouch, SIM ejector tool, user manuals

Let me give you some refreshing detail about the specs of the new TECNO Phantom 8:

• 5.7-inch FHD with 2.5D glass display
• 6GB of RAM
• 64GB of internal storage (expandable by up to 128 GB via microSD)
• 12MP + 13MP cameras with TRI-TONE Flash.
• 20MP smart selfie camera with dual LED flash
• 3,500 mAh battery
• Fingerprint scanner

I would concentrate on the features of the device in my next article. For now, lets just savour the beauty of this technology. Below are some of the TECNO Phantom 8 Unboxing Pictures.

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Calling all superhero fans. The time has come for our favourite DC superheroes to join forces to save the world. We have decided to bring you an exclusive pre-screening of JUSTICE LEAGUE with M-Net Movies Night Out and DStv.

Stand a chance to be one of the first to see JUSTICE LEAGUE in cinemas and prepare yourself for a night of high-packed action and adventure.

You can win a pair of tickets to this exclusive pre-screening by simply following @DStvNigeria on instagram, repost the Justice League poster on the page and tag a friend you want to come with to the Cinemas. It’s that easy. You can also join the trivia and competition on the DStv social media pages to win.

JUSTICE LEAGUE famed lineup of DC superheroes are: Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Raymond Fisher as Cyborg, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, and Ezra Miller as The Flash.

Fuelled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy.  Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against a newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes—Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash—it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.

So, whether you’re Team Superman or Team Wonder Woman, be one of the first to see JUSTICE LEAGUE with M-Net Movies Night Out on Wednesday 15 November at Genesis Deluxe Cinemas @ The Palms, Lekki Lagos.

Winners will be selected on a random basis and will be notified on social media and via e-mail confirmation.

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YES! It is a season of mega reward and there are lots of luxurious gifts to be won for every TECNO Spark phone you buy.

The TECNO Spark has been TECNO’s best seller for a while now, and the mobile brand has thought of a way to appreciate her customers by giving out super amazing prizes for those who will buy the TECNO Spark [ 1GB RAM ] starting from November 1^st-30^th Nov. 2017.

This is line with its tradition of giving back to its customers and helping them savour every moment. Last month, October 2017, 2 million Naira was given to two lucky buyers of the Spark device and another 2 million Naira to two winners of the Spark LightUpYourDream competition.

In a similar manner, TECNO is set to reward its loyal customers this November. The activity which is tagged Spark Mega reward will enable every Spark buyer to win any of the gifts mentioned below.

The good news is; it is not for only Lagos based customers, it runs across the country and every customer who buy the TECNO Spark 1GB RAM get an instant gift item and a chance to smile home with these luxurious items.

1. 3 LG Double Draw Refrigerator to be won
2. 10 55-inch television sets
3. 20 sets of washing machines
4. Cash will be given out to 200 people
5. Electric kettles will be given out to 1000 people
6. Spark gift boxes will be given to 55,000 people.

All of these things are quite unbelievable, but is there ever a time that the mobile phone brand has failed to deliver on their promises? None that I know of.

How to participate in the TECNO Spark Mega Reward Promotion:

• Walk into a TECNO selected retail store nearest to you.
• Buy the TECNO Spark [1GB RAM Variant].
• You will be given a raffle ticket which qualifies you for a chance to win one of the items listed above.
• The more TECNO Spark device you buy, the better your chances of winning.
• The promotion runs from the 1^st of November to 30^th of November 2017.
• Winners will be selected via a raffle draw on the 5^th of December. The process of the selection will be recorded online, and results will be published on Nigeria’s TECNO official Facebook page.
• All winners should go to the outlet they purchased their TECNO Spark to claim their gifts starting from 6^th to 12^th of December, 2017.
• Transsion Staff, Partners and Suppliers are not qualified to participate in this promo.
• Terms and Conditions apply.

The recently launched TECNO Spark has been in a high demand, no wonder TECNO has been rewarding her customers with amazing prizes and gift items. So what are you still waiting for? Go get yourself the new TECNO Spark

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Infinix is the brand that is well loved among young folks – it is the way the brand is being communicated and perceived. Out of every 10-university student you’ll run into 7 of them are using Infinix. The remaining 3 are on iPhone, TECNO, Samsung, Nokia and the other brands.

The Infinix Hot 5 is called the Mobile Cinema. It sports a 5.5 HD screen and it is a 2 GB RAM device. As a rule of thumb, anything below 2 GB of RAM on an Android device is a total entry level device that will struggle to do multitasking–social media, emails, photography, gaming and movies without lagging behind. Kudos to Infinix for delivering a 2 GB RAM Hot 5.

First, let’s quickly run through the specs that make the phone stand out:

Fingerprint Scanner — for extra layer of security, 16 GB + 2 GB of RAM, a 4000 mAh battery (that’s enough power to last you more than a day on full charge), 8 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera (I know you are already asking how good is the front and back camera. More on that later), and it runs Android 7.0 covered with Infinix XOS UI–customised.

What do we have in the box?

The Infinix Hot 5, a charger, micro USB cable that works with the charger, earphones, and a style ring that will beautify your device and can act as a stand for the device when watching movies.

Let’s forget about rhetoric and dive straight in.

First look at the Hot 5
On opening the phone, the XOS has a pretty UI that I love. The icons are not huge, the neat UI beats that of TECNO’s HiOS hands down. Infinix did not just build monstrous battery, but took care to ensure it is laced with a pretty user interface.

I know people who swear by the physical screen function keys. That is missing here. You only have on screen function keys. The advantage of the onscreen functional keys is that you won’t accidentally hit on the function keys when watching movies or playing games while using the phone in landscape mode.

The volume rocker and the power key is on the same side, while the left-hand side of the phone has nothing. However, the 3.5mm audio jack is at the awkward position where music lovers won’t find it the easiest–the base of the phone is the best place to have it.

A device for movie lovers
I downloaded a video and cranked the volume all the way up and it delivered. Loud enough when using the loudspeaker during a movie and crispy clear as well. One question I know you might have is, how clear will the screen be when you are watching movie outdoor when the sun is shining? Very clear and sharp.

I will recommend you download VLC, the number one movie app on Android phone (by me).

How does the phone camera stack up?
The two things people value the most in a phone is the battery and the camera. The Hot 5 delivers with its 4000 mAh battery. How about the camera?

Students will normally use the camera of their phone to capture note or take a picture of what is written on the board. The Hot 5 delivers on all these fronts. Close up images comes out very sharp and images take from afar do not lose details when zoomed. However, you will not get optical image stabilization (OIS) here. You need to ensure your hands are very stable when shooting images to prevent them from being blurry.

Here are examples of some images captured with the Hot 5.

[Close-up image of the smoothie and images from the roof of the building]

One app I will recommend you download is Office Lens and it is FREE. With it, you can push the boundaries of the camera as a scanning device.

Battery Capacity and Network
The battery of the Hot 5 will carry you for a whole day with a single charge and you will have some juice left. This is possible on moderate use. But if you are watching movie and using social media 8/10 hours in a day, don’t expect this to happen. You are however assured of a smooth experience with the battery and no need for panic charging of phone or carry your charger everywhere you go. Ensure you are using the charger that comes with the box to enjoy the fast charge feature and improve the battery life of your phone.

You can get up to 42Mbps speed on the Hot 5. But it is only supports up to 3G. You will not get LTE or 4G here. But not to worry, you can connect to 4G via Wi-Fi and enjoy optimal speed.

Extra Layer of Security; Finger print Scanner
No two people have the same fingerprint. You can secure your phone with the fingerprint to improve the security of your phone. The fingerprint scanner is comfortably placed and the back of the phone and reachable with ease even if your hands are as small as mine.

Price
At 37,500 NGN, the Infinix Hot 5 is a good buy any day. But if what you are looking for is a phone that is pretty, this might not be your choice. The phone is however not ugly, and it delivers as a good camera, retains a lot of power through the day and an awesome entertainment device. I recommend you buy the phone.

Review submitted by: Danjuma Okoro

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DStv in partnership with Nickelodeon is giving kids and parents an opportunity of a lifetime. DStv subscribers will be treated to an amazing weekend of music and family fun, packed with lots of entertaining events and experiences

With a matchless blend of live music from A- List Artistes and appearances from Nickelodeon characters like SpongeBob SquarePants, Paw Patrol, Shimmer Shine and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

The event will be held at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos on the 18^th and 19^th November 2017 and will be hosted by IK Osakioduwa and Emmanuela of Mark Angel Comedy.

Simply visit and follow us @DStvNigeria on Instagram and @DStvNg on Twitter to participate in a competition where you get to answer Trivia questions on Nickelodeon Channel and Characters to win a ticket to NickFest 2017.

What are you waiting for? Visit @DStvNigeria on Instagram and @DStvNg on twitter to participate in the competition and stand a chance to win tickets to NickFest 2017.

Ts & Cs apply.

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It appears there is no stopping Pepsi as they are in a back to back give away mood, and fans are absolutely loving it. Only recently did they reward 10 fans with a VVIP treatment to the One Africa Music Fest, Dubai after hundreds of fans jostled creatively for the grand prize. And when you thought that was it, they are giving the rest of us the opportunity to experience the One Africa Music Fest, Dubai live and win amazing goodies while at it.

All you need do is download the One Africa Global App, stream the One Africa Music Fest which is scheduled to hold on 16th, November 2017, 7pm Nigerian Time. Still wondering where the amazing prizes come in? Well, Pepsi is keeping her cards to her chest on that and you will only know when you stream the One Africa Music Fest.

The One Africa Music Fest is the biggest musical export out of Africa that showcases the best and the brightest musical talents in the continent, with the sole aim of solidifying Africa’s position within the entertainment industry on a global level.

The festival has gone to some of the biggest cities around the world including Houston and New York and the November edition will feature the biggest African music stars plus your favorite refreshment, Pepsi in the magic city of Dubai. ..

Click the link below to download the One Africa Global app 

bit.ly/oneafricaapp

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DStv has unveiled a brand new campaign for its decoder, the DStv Explora 2 which features its latest brand ambassador, AMVCA 2017 Trailblazer award winner, Somkele Iyamah-Idhalama.

The 60 second video highlights the features of the all new sleeker decoder model, which Somkele animatedly discloses through different scenes; revealing that with the instant replay, pause and record features; the Explora gives her more flexibility and the ultimate home entertainment control.

With other features such as the BoxOffice and Catch Up Plus, customers can conveniently rent and watch latest blockbuster movies on their Explora decoders. They can get instant access and double the number of amazing lineup of the latest and greatest shows and movies once their Explora is connected to the internet.

Follow the conversation #ExploraMadeForMe on DStv social media platforms on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or visit www.dstv.com

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Planking and squatting may seem like an easy fitness routine to most of us, well, if you share this same school of thought, you can put your mouth where your strength is, as there is an opportunity for you to partake in the super zoom and dual camera challenge, organised by Africa’s number one mobile brand – TECNO Mobile.

The competition gives fans the opportunity to capture their legend and win the latest TECNO Phantom 8 while doing so. Weekly winners have already been announced for last week and who knows, you could be among the winners for this week.

READ: See Last Week Winners from the Super Zoom and Dual Camera Challenge: Enter to be Among the Winners for this Week

Screenshots from last week participants

Week 2 Winners
In the first week of the Super Zoom and Dual camera challenge, these are the 5 record breakers as announced on TECNO Facebook page. So if you think you can break these people records, participate this week for a chance to be among the winners for next week.

HOW DOES IT WORK? 
You will show how long you can plank or squat, also challenge your friends to beat or zoom your record. So, if you think you have what it takes to plank or squat for the highest number of minutes, you might be the one to take home the Phantom 8 device -which by the way has been crowned by many tech analysts as the best smartphone this year.

How do I enter the competition ONLINE?

STEP 1 – Shoot a video of yourself either planking or squatting.

STEP 2 – Challenge your friends to beat your record.

STEP 3 – Upload on TECNO Facebook page under the activity pinned post or on Instagram and Twitter with the hashtag #CaptureYourLegend. Tag and follow TECNOMobileNG on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter to make your entry valid.

 How do I enter the competition OFFLINE?

STEP 1 – Walk into any authorized TECNO outlet

STEP 2– Tell a Sales Rep/Promoter you want to participate in the SuperZoom #CaptureYourLegend challenge.

STEP3 – Plank or Squat for as long as you can; the promoter will monitor this to see the actual time and Capture Your Legend

STEP 4– Upload a picture/video of you holding a placard with your record time under the activity pinned post on TECNO Facebook page or on Instagram and Twitter using the hashtag #CaptureYourLegend. Tag and follow TECNOMobileNG on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter to make your entry valid.

 And yes! there is something for everyone.  If you can’t plank or squat you can still win.

When you see a person participating offline as described above, take a selfie picture of the activity in the STORE and upload online.

Upload the picture under the activity pinned post on Facebook or on Instagram and Twitter with the hashtag #CaptureYourLegend stating that you captured the activity mentioning the location. Tag and follow TECNOMobileNG on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter to make your entry valid.

Every week, 5 top record breakers will be rewarded with goody bags from both the online and offline activity. At the end of the competition, 8 people will win TECNO Phantom 8 each. [4 winners from the online competition and 4 from offline]

This activity will run from the 2^nd to the 30^th Nov. 2017.

TERMS AND CONDITION APPLY

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There are two Alain Gomises that show up in Felicite, the fourth feature length by the French-Senegalese auteur.

Scratch that. On second thought, Felicite is actually two separate films helmed by one person. Mr Gomis’ hand held, documentary, gritty-with-a-touch-of-realism camera work is present throughout the film’s extended running time. The first part has a linear enough narrative and plays out with some conviction. The titlular character, Felicite is a single mother struggling to get by in the tough streets of Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Felicite (Vero Tshanda Beya Mputu) ekes out a living as a bar singer, performing with a band, the Kasai All-stars at night and taking care of mundane domestic duties, like attempting to light up her second hand refrigerator during the day. She fends off advances from the neighborhood handyman, Tabu (Papi Mpaka) who spends his nights, drunk and in love, emboldened by the raw power of Felicite’s music.

The scenes of Felicite performing are some of the film’s strongest and Beya Mputu is a strong, almost visceral presence as she evokes as many primal emotions dancing and swinging her waist, as she does while passive and at rest. Gomis is on to something with her casting and she gives generously as much as her director demands of her.

Felicite receives news that her son has been involved in a motorbike accident and the first half of the film calls to mind the Dardenne brothers’ Marion Cotillard vehicle, Two Days, One Night. In one instructive scene that reflects the strength and circumstances of countless African women, hours after receiving this tragic news, Felicite goes to work, singing and dancing like her life depends on it.

Beyond speaking to the maxim that the show must goes on, this singular act demonstrates the fierce resolve that women on the continent must live through. Their personal lives may be in shambles, relationships a mess, but they suck it all up, hold it in and get the job done. Because that is what they have to do.

In any case, Gomis isn’t particularly interested in this predicament even though for a while, he makes viewers accompany Felicite as she struggles to raise the money that will help her son get better. She stands up to a debtor, soaks in insults from her mother and endures the humiliation of going back to the boy’s father to ask for help. In the face of tragedy, Felicite is consumed with a righteous resolve and her pride shines through a near-violent and degrading experience with a local mob boss.

In the hands of a less capable actress, Felicite would have dissolved into a blubbering pool at this point, playing on emotions and tugging on heartstrings. But Ms Beya Mputu’s steely gaze and passive aggressive control makes it quite clear that her Felicite isn’t here for your pity. She knows what is at stake, recognizes the hand that life has dealt her, and immediately goes about seeking ways to balance the order.

Another director would (wisely) have followed this story till its logical conclusion- she saves the day, or comes in seconds too late. But Gomis is preoccupied with other matters that range from the realistic to the whimsical. He wraps up this story arc quickly. Felicite brings her son home and then the second part of the films, shot in a loose documentary style follows the heroine as she merely exists, dealing with her own feelings. She sinks into depression, loses her voice for a spell and considers the imperfect affections of Tabu. She also disappears into the woods at night to meditate by herself with only water bodies as companion, and there are segments devoted to the Kinshasa Symphonic Orchestra performing somber classic tunes. At this point nothing seems to make narrative sense and audiences are urged to task themselves mentally to at least keep up with Gomis.

His direction is unhurried and the pacing of the film is quite laborious. Gomis proves to be self-indulgent as his film proceeds to run around in circles, arriving nowhere and lacking any cohesion, diluting what could have been a solid outing. Felicite may win all the awards, but good luck finding anyone that actually warms up to the film.

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Just when you thought nothing good could ever come out of Gollywood- the Ghanaian film industry- as hijacked by amateur posers and trend hoppers, along comes Keteke (Train), the debut feature length by Peter Sedufia, chugging along with the intensity, awkwardness and clumsiness of the giant locomotive that borrows the film its title.

The timing is unspecified but judging from the lead actor’s male super afro wig and his love for funky highlife music generated from recorded cassette tapes played on an ancient record player, it is sometime in the seventies. Those good old days, when men were men, and women were dependent.

The opening sequence is quite preppy, instantly snatching attention with effective use of music, colors and pictures. This opening deftly coalesces into the film’s two principal characters, a young couple, Boi and Atwei, played charmingly by Adjetey Anang and Lydia Forson.

Atwei is heavily pregnant and the couple is making their way to her mother’s village, Akete. They hope to arrive just in time for the delivery but discover at the station that they have missed their train. Instead of standing around waiting for another one to arrive, they decide to make the long trek to the next train stop.

Clutching their heavy luggage and under the monstrous tropical heat, Atwei and Boi trade barbs and bicker at each other while Sedufia takes the opportunity to stage his own low rent, battle of the sexes.

Plot wise, Keteke is quite thin and on the surface, there is really nothing much in terms of action that is going on. But that doesn’t mean that Sedufia’s film is less than arresting; visually or cinematically. The chemistry between Anang and Forson is the oil that keeps the locomotive zooming along credibly.

The screenplay is engaging with moments where it is laugh out loud funny and there is even an added subversive element of magical realism infused as the couple make a detour into the lair of an elderly wizard who eats babies for breakfast. It may make little sense on first watch but when the entire movie is imagined as a parable of Africa, then it is easier to understand why this segment exists.

Keteke is open to various interpretations depending on how far one is willing to reach or stretch the limits of imagination. It works quite well on a primary level as a quirky comedy of manners and the performance of the central leads, especially by Lydia Forson helps gives the film plenty of its bite. But because cinema has to be seen to be representing something politically, Keteke can be read as the narration of Africa’s chronic post-colonial underdeveloped state.

The missed train could be stand-ins for how the continent has missed the mark at every turn, from the industrial age to the present domination of data and industrial technology. The constant bickering between Atwei and Boi could represent elements like tribalism and religion that stand in the way of true greatness.

Anang’s Boi may not be the 21^st century, woke gentleman, but for all his weaknesses, he is willing to take the lead when push comes to shove to protect his family from harm. While this may be a redeeming quality, gender scholars will study the film’s masculine posturing as a demonstration of the continent’s obsession with sustaining patriarchal societies. Boi is always in the lead with Atwei following a few steps behind. But she is no shrinking Violet and is quite willing to give as good as she gets.

Filled with beautiful, stark nature shots, and layers of meaning Keteke is a fine outing for everyone involved and proof that Gollywood is a yet durable system.

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In Nigeria, Pentecostalism is a big as it has ever been. The preachers who are at the forefront of the mission have become so huge, casting such massive influence on the culture. It is a surprise they do not all have biopics fixing their stories in perspective. There is the Charles Novia helmed, The Covenant Church released circa 2006, that attempted to trace the origins of the biggest Daddy G.O. of them all, Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. But despite initial excitement, the project did not quite catch on beyond certain circles.

Director and cinematographer, Stanlee Ohikhuare (Behind the Wheels) stages an intervention with Idahosa Trails, a not quite conventional biopic about the life and legacy of Pa Benson Idahosa, the charismatic preacher and founder of the Benin based, Church of God Mission International.

Idahosa may give the film its title, but the unconventional nature of the storytelling ensures that even in his own film, the man who is regarded as the father of Pentecostalism in Nigeria isn’t quite the star.

A young Idahosa is portrayed in some flash back scenes, receiving his calling and bringing back a child from the dead. But the bulk of the adult Idahosa’s – he was fondly called Papa- appearance in Idahosa Trails is an extended dream sequence where the late preacher, played by Charles Okafor is under a tree praying and eliciting pure reverence from his increasing congregation. Other appearances come in snatches.

Idahosa Trails is still about Papa, but as seen through the eyes of Thomas Book (David Schifter,) a troubled freelance journalist who arrives Benin City on an assignment, but finds himself increasingly drawn to the man of God, following the curious case of a fellow who came out of an eight year coma and gave credit fo his healing to Idahosa.

It is the oldest trick in Hollywood, telling black stories through the gaze of non-threatening Caucasian protagonists and it is surprising why Ohikhuare would choose to go with this narrative for his infinitely Nigerian film.

In any case, Thomas Books’ career isn’t going so hot and while the film teases out a personal tragedy to explain his moodiness, it should also be said that he isn’t a particularly adept journalist. Since learning about the miracle, Books has been consumed with meeting the man of God. A single Google search or inquiry from a next door neighbor and he would have found out that Idahosa has been dead for almost twenty years now. Instead Books goes through the incredibly long process of meeting up with a young pastor and Idahosa mentee, Osas (Kunle Idowu, unnecessarily overwrought) who acts as both stringer and tour guide.

The bulk of the film is composed of the two men, bonding, arguing and learning to trust the other. This is intercut with flash back scenes tracing the origins of Idahosa’s call to service. Then to interviews of real life persons affected by Idahosa’s ministry. Idahosa’s wife, heiress and expander of the ministry, Archbishop Margaret shows up at some point.

Idahosa Trails is a big bore. Nothing much happens and the pacing moves at a snail’s pace. The premise is fair enough but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. Liz Benson and Patrick Doyle are cast as parents of baby Idahosa but their roles seem to have slashed beyond recognition, leaving a single early scene that does nothing for the film.

Osas Ajibade is introduced at some point, perhaps to spice up proceedings while serving as the love interest to Mr Books who has the personality of wet bread. But this gambit backfires immediately. She is given nothing to do, doesn’t even bother to phone in a performance and genuinely doesn’t appear interested in the material. Can’t blame her though.

Kunle Idowu is the only person mustering any excitement, but he goes about it all wrong, playing a hit-and-miss slight variation on his star making Frank Donga character.

The primary disappointment with Idahosa Trails may be that it ultimately fails to inspire any sort of emotion whatsoever, beyond basic blandness. Not awe, not reverence, not even fondness. Anyone who is aware of the fiery brand of Pentecostalism that Archbishop Idahosa pioneered must recognize and be disappointed in the conclusion that this film doesn’t even begin to do him justice.

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria were, on Friday, drawn in Group D to play against Iceland, Croatia and Argentina in the group stage of the 2018 World Cup

Nigeria will play its first game of the world most prestigious competition against Croatia.

Hosts Russia play Saudi Arabia in the World Cup’s opening game in Moscow on 14 June

Holders Germany are in Group F with Mexico, Sweden and South Korea while five-times winners Brazil are in Group E alongside Switzerland, Costa Rica and Serbia.

England meanwhile have been drawn with Belgium, Tunisia and Panama in World Cup Group G

Group B has Spain and Portugal along with Morocco and Iran

The 2018 tournament takes place in 12 stadiums across Russia between 14 June and 15 July.

The complete World Cup draw!

Group A

Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Uruguay

Group B

Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Iran

Group C

France, Australia, Peru, Denmark

Group D

Argentina, Iceland, Croatia, Nigeria

Group E

Brazil, Switzerland, Costa Rica, Serbia

Group F

Germany, Mexico, Sweden, South Korea

Group G

Belgium, Panama, Tunisia, England

Group H

Poland, Senegal, Colombia, Japan

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