Alex Okosi talks to Business Insider about Davidos historic win at the BET Awards and MTV Base
This was a symbol of how far Nigerian music had come. But more so, it was a pointer to how powerful it had grown. And one of the men that has been most instrumental to this is Alex Okosi, Executive Vice President and Managing Director for Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa, the parent company of MTV, MTV Base, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and BET. Alex launched MTV Africa in February 2005, a move that has proved instrumental to the growth of African music.
Alex Ovechkin (NHL Star) - On This Day
Full Name: Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin, nicknamed "Ovi" and "the Great Eight"
Profession: NHL Star
Biography: Alexander Ovechkin is a Russian ice hockey player, best known as left winger and captain for the Washington Capitals. He is commonly considered one of the all-time greatest goal-scorers, coming secondly only to Wayne Gretzky for total career goals.
Ovechkin started out playing for Dynamo Moscow in the Russian Superleague before being drafted by the Capitals in 2004.
Brazils Rule 34 Drops Trailer Before Locarno Main International Competition Bow (EXCL
Credit: Bubbles Project Brazilian filmmaker Julia Murat’s provocative drama “Rule 34” (“Regra 34”) has shared its trailer exclusively with Variety before its bow at the Locarno Film Festival.
If the trailer is anything to go by, the movie will make the filmmakers behind “50 Shades of Gray” blush.
Buhari congratulates Pastor Bakare at 65
Adesina quoted the president, in a personally signed letter, addressed to Pastor Bakare; As saying: “I rejoice with you as you gracefully clock 65 years of age in good health. ”I am glad that you have remained faithful and true to your callings, particularly as a pastor and preacher, contributing to pointing people to God’s kingdom, teaching them on how to get there, and live acceptable lives before God.
Curriculum: Wonderful Wednesday | TIME
One of the biggest challenges facing undergraduate education, says Dean John Stephens of Atlanta’s Emory University, is to give students “an incentive to educate themselves.” Emory thinks it has an answer to the challenge: “Creative Wednesday,” during which there are no classes or student activities, leaving the school’s 2,187 undergraduates free to unwind, read, study, take up hobbies, or just catch up on their sleep.
Instituted last January, the midweek free day has caught on so well at Emory that both students and faculty refer to it as “Wonderful Wednesday.
DIY Recipes: Heres how to make delicious Nigerian sausage rolls
These homemade Nigerian sausage rolls would be a perfect addition to your festive celebrations. If you're looking to add some side snacks to the amala, jollof rice, and other local food on the menu to entertain loved ones during this festive season, consider opting for these delicious and easy-to-prepare homemade sausage rolls! ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7scHLrJxnppdkuaqyxKyrsqSVZLGqxYyrnJyhoJrAbrTEq5ysZZikxG7AzmakmqOVYrGmuMicoKito2K7qrPEq6Capl2orra%2FwKCcZqqfobm0e9ixpGmgqKE%3D
Donald Trump Stayed at a Holiday Inn Express and Liked It
January 25, 2016 11:08 AM EST
While campaigning in Iowa last week, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spent the night at a Holiday Inn Express—a far cry from the luxury suites the hotel magnate’s own digs boast.
But according to the New York Times, which first reported the populist development from the millionaire businessman, he quite liked his stay.
“Good mattress, staff was great, good mattress, good everything,” Trump said.“I actually enjoyed it.
Film Review: Maudie
Sally Hawkins delves past Maud Lewis' arthritis-stricken exterior to capture the inner spirit of the Canadian folk artist in this modest biopic.
Like many a North American folk artist, Maud Lewis’ oeuvre — which consists of countless paintings of fuzzy cats, crude-looking flowers, and flat country landscapes — could easily be dismissed as being no better than the work of a child.
Former Warner Bros. Exec Scott Rowe Launches Communications Company SRowe2000 Media
Former Warner Bros. marketing and communication exec Scott Rowe is unveiling his own shingle. Rowe has launched SRowe2000 Media, which will focus on strategic communication, public relations, crisis communications, and social media counsel and execution.
It is totally OK to bring along a friend on a first date
If you are being asked on a date, it means he wants to spend time with just you and not your friend[s]. To bring in an unsolicited third wheel is wrong, childish and of course, advocated against. By now, everyone pretty much gets the message in the paragraph above. It has seeped in and settled well in the consciousness of almost everyone – from the undergraduate teenager going on dates on campus and the high-power business woman going on fancy dates at ritzy locations.