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Moment Taaooma’s boyfriend proposed to her in Namibia

Posted: 01 Nov 2020 11:30 PM PST

Popular Nigerian content creator, Apaokagi Adedoyin Maryam, best known as Taaooma has finally gotten engaged to the love of her life.

Rumours of the comedienne's engagement had trended a while ago across cyberspace until now that it is official confirmed in a new video detailing the beautiful moment.

The entertainer had officially introduced her fiancé to her fans on her YouTube channel and acknowledged that she was indeed engaged. However, this did not sound solid enough.


Taaooma, who is half-Namibian had had the dream of being proposed to the way a couple did and her fiance tried his best to do something similar in the Southwest African country, Namibia. He proposed to the love of his life on the rooftop of the hotel with the presence of the comedienne's friends and it was indeed a lovely moment.


Watch the video below …

3 simple ways to lighten your underarm

Posted: 01 Nov 2020 11:00 PM PST

Kitchen ingredient such as lemon works as an excellent natural underarm bleaching agent.

Aloe vera
Aloe Vera contains vitamins A, C, and E, which are antioxidants. It also contains vitamin B12. Antioxidants protect skin by limiting the production of free radicals, which can damage skin cells. It can do a lot for the health and appearance of your skin, including reducing the signs of aging.

Ingredient

An aloe vera leaf

Method

Cut open the leaf and extract fresh aloe vera gel.

Apply a layer of this gel on your underarms and let it sit for about 10-15 minutes.

Rinse with water.

Cucumber

Cucumber slices are often used to soothe eye bags and also to lighten under-eye dark circles. This is because cucumber extract has skin lightening properties. The same property can also be utilized for lightening dark armpits.

Ingredient

2 cucumber slices

Method

Rub the cucumber slices on the dark armpits for a minute or two.

Let the juice that has oozed out from the slice onto your skin stay there for another 10 minutes.

Rinse with water.

Lemon

Lemon juice has a high concentration of citric acid, which is a natural exfoliant and bleach. It works as an excellent underarm bleaching agent.

Ingredient

Lemon

Method

Cut the lemon into thick slices and scrub the underarms area with them for 2-3 minutes.

Let the lemon juice stay on there for about 10 minutes before rinsing it off.

5 foods that increase fertility and libido in women

Posted: 01 Nov 2020 10:30 PM PST

Infertility and low libido is something that is rapidly affecting young couples. There might be certain underlying medical causes to it but the fact cannot be denied that the lifestyle choices play a key role too.

Fertility and low libido issues that involve the female reproductive system are often difficult to treat, but the right lifestyle can help.

Low sex drive can be very difficult for you and your partner. It's natural to feel frustrated or sad if you aren't able to be as sexy and romantic as you want.

Let's try these remedies to help increase prevent these menace.

Beans
Beans are a lean protein and are full of iron, which helps to increase fertility and libido. Low iron levels can result in anovulation, which is when ovulation does not produce a healthy egg.

Vegetables and fruits
Eating up to three servings a day of fresh fruits and vegetables is important for any diet, but especially important when trying to conceive.

Salmon
Salmon is full of Omega-3 Fatty Acids which are proven to regulate blood flow to the reproductive organs.

Leafy greens
Dark leafy greens such as spinach, romaine, arugula, and broccoli are high in folate, a B vitamin that has been shown to improve ovulation. Leafy greens also naturally increase a woman's libido.

Oysters
Oysters have been known to increase libido, but oysters can also be a great source for fertility because they are packed with zinc, which increases the production of good-quality eggs.

5 simple tips to throw cool parties on 10k budgets

Posted: 01 Nov 2020 09:30 PM PST

I love parties. Social gathering is like a drug to me and I'm always looking out for the next hangout, bash or club turn-ups. But more than anything, I love hosting people at my place. I have done it almost every month for a long time. There are many others like me.

My partying lifestyle slowed ground to a stop recently because of the current economic downturn in the country. Everyone is slashing budgets and parties hardly make the list anymore, especially with the recent coronavirus lockdown. For many people, this meant a major dialing back on social lifestyles: no more partying, no more hanging out.

I want to feel the presence of a fun crowd around me again. The only thing stopping me is money and I know many people feel the same way. That is why I wrote this article: to help fun-lovers bring back fun TGIFs and party with friends on a budget that doesn't break the bank.

How? Here are 5 tips to get you started:

Make it a House Party.
Party spaces often cost a lot. You can avoid this if you've got space in or around your house. Simply invite your friends over. A spacious sitting room, a comfortable garden or an empty compound is great for low budget parties. Even your verandah can serve. This way, you won't have to worry about paying for space. Plus, you control everything, including your music, thanks to home theatre systems, boom boxes, and Bluetooth speakers.

Buy Beer in Bulk.
Beer is easily the go-to drink for parties. But beer can be expensive. If you're buying it, then targets beer brands that come in packs and buy in bulk. There are different brands of good beer that do not cost very much in the market. Some go for as little as N2,500 for a 24-bottles crate. That's more than enough refreshment for 10 people. If you prefer cans, buy them at malls (where they are seriously subsidized).

Make your Own Snacks (Food).
Another expensive item on party lists is refreshments. What do you feed your guests? Remember that they don't have to eat to their fill like they do at funerals and weddings. You can make snacks from party-friendly recipes that abound on the internet. You can choose between peppered meat, fish, ponmo, offals, and even gizzard. You can go all vegan and treat them to a nice spread of salad made with cabbages and mayonnaise. You could offer fried snacks like dodo, puff puff, dodo, yams, or doughnuts. And if you really want to cut costs, don't bother making them. Just buy lots of peanuts, chips, or even chin-chin! You could also buy ingredients and make cooking part of the party.

Make Fruit Punch.
Drinks are also a major item when hosting a party. They can dig really deep into your pockets. This where fruit punch comes in play. With flavoured powdered mixes like Nutri C or Eve, you can whip up your own delicious and tasty cocktail. Add slices of watermelon, pineapples, and oranges and the flavour kicks up a notch. If your guests prefer alcohol, add a bottle of gin, whiskey, brandy, rum, or vodka, and it becomes a delicious mocktail. If you have a mixture of both kinds of guests, just place the booze bottles next to the punch bowl and let them do the mixing. This option gives you and your guests opportunities to experiment while socializing. You can even go crazy with zobo!

BYOB
'BYOB' – Bring Your Own Booze – is by far, one of the most successful low budget party planning tactics on the planet. To make it work, you need to have great friends willing to split expenses. If you have friends like mine, you can have them support the party by telling them 'BYOB'. Imagine if you have 10 friends and each brings a bottle of booze, juice, or yogurt. You'd end up with more than enough drinks at a party of 25 guests. Beyond guaranteeing an infinite flow of drinks, it also helps you minimize costs and focus on providing more snacks and finger-foods.

I hope this article has shown that you don't too much to host an amazing party for you and your friends. With a plan, an optimistic spirit, and true friends, that N10,000 in your pocket is enough to host your friends and have fun the best way you can.

Pulse Contributors is an initiative to highlight diverse journalistic voices. Pulse Contributors do not represent the company Pulse and contribute on their own behalf.

Alaric Bane is a writer, web-content creator, Natural Science teacher and self-taught cook. He writes scripts, product descriptions, synopses, outlines and articles for a living. Bane is also an amateur actor and sketch artist.

Rapper Ladipoe tests positive for coronavirus

Posted: 01 Nov 2020 09:00 PM PST

Nigerian rapper Ladipoe has tested positive for coronavirus.

The rapper says his symptoms are mild and he is gradually getting better.

The music star made this known via his Instagram stories on Wednesday, October 28, 2020.

According to him, he has been in isolation since his results came back positive.

''I recently received the results for my COVID-19 test and it was positive. I have been in isolation for about 10 days now. Die to the state of affairs in the country, this Monday was the earliest I could get tested," he wrote.

"My symptoms have been mild and I'm getting better every day. Please continue to take the necessary safety precautions when you're out to protect yourself and your loved ones. Not everyone has mild symptoms. This is definitely something to be taken seriously."


The news of Ladipoe's positive status is coming after media personality, Toke Makinwa revealed that she too has contracted the dreaded virus.

According to her, the last two weeks of her life since she tested positive hasn't been great.

However, The media personality revealed that she's in the recovery phase.

Burna Boy, Tems, Terri, Skepta, Ella Mai and more feature on Wizkid's 'Made In Lagos'

Posted: 01 Nov 2020 08:00 AM PST

The album is Wizkid's fifth overall solo body of work.

Artist: Wizkid

Album Title: Made In Lagos

Genre: Afrobeats, Afrobeat, Afro-swing, Afro-fusion, Bashment

Date of Release: October 29, 2020

Producers: Kel P, Blaq Jerzee, London, Sarz, Mut4y, Juls, Dro,

Album Art:


Length: 14 tracks

Features: 9 - Burna Boy, Skepta, Damien Marley, Tay Iwar, Projexx, Tems, Ella Mai, H.E.R and Terri

Tracklist:


Label: Starboy, RCA UK

Details/Takeaway: The album is Wizkid's fifth overall solo body of work. After years of postponement, it's finally here in full flesh.

The album is out on UduX and Boomplay.

EndSARS: Burna Boy dedicates new track, '20.10.20' to Lekki toll gate massacre

Posted: 01 Nov 2020 07:00 AM PST

Like on the documented the Odi Massacre on 'Dem Mama' off his debut album, True Story, Burna Boy is documenting a grim moment in Nigerian history.

Artist: Burna Boy

Tilte: 20.10.20

Genre: Afro-pop, Afro-swing

Producer: TBA

Album: TBA

Video Director: TBA

Label: EME

Details: In the early hours of October 23, 2020, Nigerian superstar, Burna Boy teased a new song tentatively titled, '20.10.2020.'
The song is dedicated to the dark events that took place on October 20, 2020 at the Lekki toll gate when as much as 10 Nigerians were killed by suspected members of the Nigerian military.

While the Nigerian government still fumbles any semblance of responsibility for what went down, we shall never forget. Like on the documented the Odi Massacre on 'Dem Mama' off his debut album, True Story, Burna Boy is documenting a grim moment in Nigerian history.

Play the song below;




Rapper Lil Wayne backs Donald Trump after meeting

Posted: 01 Nov 2020 06:00 AM PST

American rapper Lil Wayne has backed the administration of the United States of America's president, Donald Trump.

Lil Wayne says Trump has done so much for the black communities in the country.

In a tweet shared via his Twitter page on Thursday, October 29, 2020, the rapper gave an insight into the meeting he had with the president.

"Just had a great meeting with @realdonaldtrump @potus besides what he's done so far with criminal reform, the platinum plan is going to give the community real ownership. He listened to what we had to say today and assured he will and can get it done," he tweeted.

Wayne isn't the only celebrity who has come out openly to show solidarity with the controversial president.

Rap legend, Ice Cube, helped the Trump administration develop the 'Platinum Plan' proposal, which includes expanding on economic-related initiatives in the black community, prosecuting the Ku Klux Klan and Antifa as terrorist organizations, and making Juneteenth a federal holiday.


EndSARS: Tiwa Savage and Naira Marley dedicate new video for 'Ole' to lives lost during police brutality protests

Posted: 01 Nov 2020 05:00 AM PST

The song was released off Tiwa Savage's latest album, 'Celia' and it was made with a socio-political base.

Artist: Tiwa Savage featuring Naira Marley

Song Title: Ole

Genre: Afro-pop, Satire

Album: Celia

Date of release: October 30, 2020

Label: Universal Music Group/Motown

Producer: TBA

Video Director: Clarence Peter

Details: The song was released off Tiwa Savage's latest album, 'Celia' and it was made with a socio-political base. It addressed the different facets of theft, embezzlement, deceit and dishonesty in the Nigerian society with a satirical backdrop. The video is also dedicated to all the lives lost during EndSARS protests.

Watch the video below;



Kanye West gives Kim Kardashian a hologram of her dad for her birthday

Posted: 01 Nov 2020 04:30 AM PST

Kanye West gifted his wife, Kim Kardashian a hologram of her father for her 40th birthday.

Kim Kardashian's dad, Robert died in 2003.

The reality TV star shared clips from the hologram gift via her Instagram page on Thursday, October 29, 2020.

"Hologram from Heaven For my birthday, Kanye got me the most thoughtful gift of a lifetime. A special surprise from heaven. A hologram of my dad. ✨🤍 It is so lifelike and we watched it over and over, filled with lots so tears and emotion," she captioned the video.

"I can't even describe what this meant to me and my sisters, my brother, my mom and closest friends to experience together. Thank you so much Kanye for this memory that will last a lifetime ✨"

The mother of four recently celebrated her birthday with close friends and family at a tropical getaway destination.

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40 and feeling so humbled and blessed. There is not a single day that I take for granted, especially during these times when we are all reminded of the things that truly matter. For my birthday this year, I couldn't think of a better way to spend it than with some of the people who have helped shaped me into the woman I am today. Before COVID, I don't think any of us truly appreciated what a simple luxury it was to be able to travel and be together with family and friends in a safe environment. After 2 weeks of multiple health screens and asking everyone to quarantine, I surprised my closest inner circle with a trip to a private island where we could pretend things were normal just for a brief moment in time. We danced, rode bikes, swam near whales, kayaked, watched a movie on the beach and so much more. I realize that for most people, this is something that is so far out of reach right now, so in moments like these, I am humbly reminded of how privileged my life is. #thisis40

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Wizkid – Made In Lagos Album

Posted: 01 Nov 2020 04:00 AM PST


STARBOY/RCA RECORDS GLOBALLY ADORED SUPERSTAR, WIZKID HAS FINALLY RELEASED HIS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED PROJECT, 'MADE IN LAGOS' ALBUM AFTER A VERY LONG HIATUS. 

'Made In Lagos' album features the likes of, Burna Boy, Skepta, H.E.R, Ella Mai, Damian Marley, Terri, Tems, Tay Iwar and Projexx.

Stream the lovey new project below:


Cynthia Morgan Signs New Management Deal With US Based Artist Management Firm

Posted: 01 Nov 2020 03:00 AM PST

Dancehall singer, Cynthia Morgan, has signed a management deal with a top American entertainment firm, The Facilitator Management.

This was disclosed in a statement by the firm, made available to Channels Television on Thursday.

As the world appears to be increasingly fascinated by the Afrobeat sound, Cynthia's new PR counsel, Muyiwa Babalola, says together, the firm is committed to utilizing her "raw magic" to continue to exhibit Afrobeat on the world stage and in a more organized dimension.

"The Facilitator Firm is a Full -Service Boutique Artist Management, Indie-Record Label, Artist Services and Publishing Company headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. forged by the partnership of Founder / CEO " Uncle Odis " Johnson and Co-Founder / President Tabiyah Yetunde. Both are longtime Music Industry Veterans with a combined total of 50 plus years of experience in music and entertainment.

"Cynthia resonates with a diverse fan base all over the world because of her feel-good music and vibe," Babalola said, noting that she's just as excited to join the new company.

"Odis Johnson and Tabiyah are the perfect match for me, Tabiyah has got in-depth knowledge of my type of music, she's work with notable artists across the Caribbean and to top it all, her man-management skill is special. And Odis is such a genius, so much experience in the music business, he's had great success managing some highly placed US base artists. I feel lucky to have the combination of these two wonderful individuals to work with," the German Juice crooner was quoted to have said.

"I'm also excited because I believe you meet some people for a certain reason. Being a manager is more than just about the music. It's everything that has to do with the artist's life; a 360-dimensional thing.

"Tabiyah and Odis are individuals who also care about the artist as a person and not just about the music business. It's important to be surrounded by people who actually care."

"I made the decision to sign the deal with the global market in mind," she said.

"The facilitator management firm definitely understands the global market," My New PR team headed by Muyi, did a data mining research on my music and he presented to me, then I realized how much fans I have beyond the shores of Nigeria— including places I've never been. "I'm rest assured The Facilitator management firm can help bring that to a larger scale. Doing it independently, you don't really have those teams to help worldwide. — "The facilitator" has worked with a lot of artists on the global stage, That's why I wanted to partner up with them."

About a month ago and after a long hiatus, Cynthia made a comeback with the release of a new single, 'Hustle'.

Her years-long break is a result of some hardship she went through following her fallout with her former record label boss, Jude Okoye.

A source also disclosed to Channels Television that the firm is ready to engage Okoye for her royalties, an issue that has been a subject of intense controversy.

The Lagos based dancehall star is no stranger to hit tracks and topping charts.

She has released a number of award-winning and top 10 hits like German Juice, Lead Me On, I'm Taken, and Simatiniya, Baby Mama and so on.

She's also set to make an international collaboration with Grammy award-winning artist "Snow Cone"

BBNaija Ka3na’s Next Career Move is a Reality TV Show “Keeping Up With The Jones”

Posted: 01 Nov 2020 02:00 AM PST

#BBNaija Lockdown housemate Ka3na is set to bring new content for her fans as she announces her reality show, Keeping Up With The Jones' which will cover her life's experiences as a businesswoman and a mom.

According to her, it's like nothing we've seen before!

Sharing the news on her Instagram page, she says:


It's A Lifestyle 🌟🌟🌟BOSS NATION Here Is The Content You Signed Up For😁😁

🎬 KEEP UP WITH THE JONES' REALITY SHOW
Coming Soon

From the Big Brother Naija show, you can tell my life is an open book! Sharing my life experiences with you all comes easy!
My life is a cocktail of interesting activities!
From unpredictable events to motherhood featuring my adorable little girl @lila_bossbaby to the daily struggles that go on behind the scenes right up to building a successful business @amourka3na And Of Course My Interesting Marriage! You don't know half of it! 😜

This is like nothing you have seen before.

Burna Boy and Stefflon Don unfollow each other on Instagram

Posted: 01 Nov 2020 01:30 AM PST

Nigerian singer, Burna Boy and his British rapper girlfriend, Stefflon Don, have both unfollowed each other on Instagram.

A peep through their Instagram handles show they are no longer following each other. The reason for this is not know yet as Steff was just defending Burna two weeks ago over EndSARS.

Recall that late last year, the grammy-award nominee unfollowed everyone on the popular photo-sharing app, leaving only his girlfriend, Stefflon Don.

Last year, the two were on the spotlight over claims he was still seeing his ex-girlfriend after a video of the two leaked online.

However, Stefflon Don, in response denied the breakup allegations claiming that the clip was from the past.


“Your album is wack” – Davido’s crew member, Obama DMW shades Wizkid?

Posted: 01 Nov 2020 01:00 AM PST

One of DMW boss, Davido's crew member, Prince Habeeb Uthman, popularly known as Obama-DMW, has thrown as shade on Instagram.

Shortly after Starboy Wizkid dropped his highly anticipated album "Made In Lagos", Obama threw a shade via his Instagram story, calling an album wack.

"Brother your Album is wack oo!! You fall your own hands. Smh" he wrote.


A lot of people have said that the shade is a direct one at Wizkid who they have always thrown a shade at from time to time.

Obama who has now deleted the post, was allegedly thrown out of the house by Davido last year.

Obama reportedly stormed the house around, broke a bottle and started insulting Davido. The exchange got so heated that the singer had to order him out.

Rapper and Do2dtun’s brother Pepenazi ties the knot with his girlfriend, Janine

Posted: 01 Nov 2020 01:30 AM PDT

Rapper, Pepenazi, who is also Media personality Do2dtun's brother, tied the knot with his lover, Janine, today October 30.

The couple exchanged vows at the Ikoyi registry, Lagos in the presence of their friends and family.

Pepenazi proposed to her in February 2020. Congrats to them!



Asisat Oshoala – Wizkid living rent free in a lot of peoples head

Posted: 01 Nov 2020 01:00 AM PDT

Nigerian female celebrity soccer star, Asisat Oshoala glorified the grace on Wizkid in a tweet she posted on Friday after the starboy released 'Made in Lagos' album.

She wrote on Twitter: Wizkid living rent free in a lot of peoples head sha ooo ….Han Han kilode


See her tweet below;


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