PICTURE OF THE DAY

What on earth could have caused this cruelty? Check the wife and check the hubby. Something is amiss!

Nollywood: Igbohood, Hausahood, Yorubahood?

Just last week, I came across an article online where I got to know that the Yoruba movie industry are sort of creating the Yoruba movie scene parlance, Yorubawood. I could not laugh out this unwholesome patois. For God's sake, what we know Nigeria for is Nollywood, not Yorubahood, Hausahood, Igbohood or 'anytribehood'.

I heard they (Yoruba movie makers) were of the complaint that Nollywood does not apply nor exist to their advantage.  So, it was pertinent to carve out a niche from the Nollywood base. SMH#

Wait a minute, there are more than 250 tribes in Nigeria. Does this then means that other tribes who feel unsatisfied with the benefit (where is the benefit sef) Nollywood tends to offer or is offering.

In fact, you have got to read the article here.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

If you want your life to be more valuable, you must realistically ask yourself how much you are worth, which should be calculated thus:

Deduct all the tax and government dues you pay. Divide your total take-home after tax by the total number of hours you work in a year. Whatever it results is what one's hour is worth.
                                                                                          Matthew Ashimolowo

Hannah Robertson, Age 9, Chastises McDonald's CEO Over Junkfood

Still in the mood of celebrating children, 9years old Hannah Robertson has become a celebrity owing to her unimaginable effrontery to confront the CEO of McDonalds, Don Thompson, at McDonald's annual shareholders meeting in Chicago on May 23.

- "There are things in life that aren't fair—like when your pet dies. I don't think it's fair when big companies try to trick kids into eating food."

- "It would be nice if you stopped trying to trick kids into wanting to eat your food all the time."

- "Mr. Thompson, don't you want kids to be healthy so they can live a long and healthy life?"

These are direct quotes from Hannah Robertson.

Thompson's response to Hannah?

"We don't sell junk food."

I look forward to a time like this in Nigeria when children's voices will count, when their opinions will be carefully observed and given due consideration.

PICTURE OF THE DAY

Happy children's day to all children! Wait a minute, what would you do if this boy were your child? I just can't imagine how a boy as grown up as this could not write A - Z comfortably.

OLAMIDE vs DAGRIN: WHO IS BETTER?

Olamide and Dagrin are two Yoruba lyrics phenomenon, who have definitely carved a niche for themselves. While the former is still alive, the latter has gone to the great beyond, but his memories still lingers. That is why I thought of this sort of comparison. Especially, considering the fact that Olamide is now the rave of the moment. Just like Dagrin became a household name in the Nigerian music industry, "Badoo", as Olamide is usually fondly called, has as well broken and made his way to the top of the game. "Badoo" has now become a trending slang among Nigerian youths. Even my 1year old nephew always mutter "First of all, bend down low", one of Olamide's popular songs.

Would Olamide really be the rave if Dagrin had been alive? Or would there have been a stiff competition between these two geniuses? 

While still musing these, I checked through my contacts on BBM, to check what they are up to, I saw something that got my attention...found out that someone, Whale, had actually dissed Olamide, calling him a fake Dagrin. I no fit laugh for Nigerian music industry o...Everyone seeking for cheap popularity.

Listen to the song here  

Download here

Anyway, I wouldn't want to do a lot of exposition, let's here what you have got to say. 

Who is the better Yoruba wrapper between Olamide and Dagrin?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME

Yesterday was actually my birthday, not today. That explains why I couldn't come online. I was being showered love and admiration by family members, colleagues and friends. Oh! Even corporate organisations made my day too. 

Linda Ikeji had her last year's birthday party abroad, sponsored by fans. Well, since my fans and readers were not willing to do that, Google surprised me with a cakey Google page, specially for me.

Hopefully, I would have my birthday celebrated in Dubai next year, sponsored by Ayiri...*winks* You still don't know Ayiri? The rich guy that sponsored 2face's Dubai wedding now...ehen!

JOKE OF THE DAY: BIBLE VERSE TO SUPPORT BRIBERY

On Lagos-Ibadan expressway, a pastor met a team of policemen who wanted 'somtin' from him. Since he was not prepared to play their games, they asked for his papers and having combed through everything without any offence to nail the pastor, they asked him 2 open his bonnet. Against what was written on paper, letter U was written in such a way that it resembled V. That was all the OC needed to shout: "stolen vehicle".
The Pastor sensed trouble, hence he told the OC he were a Pastor. Then the OC said, "If you be pastor true true, open your bible to Matthew 5:25-26". The Pastor opened and read thus:
"Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still with him on the way, or he may hand you over to a judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. I tell you the truth, you will not get out until you have paid d last penny."
The Pastor quietly made an "offering" of N100 to his newly found "preacher". End of service! Go in peace and argue no more, said the OC.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

I wonder how people think before they brand...It's kinda funny sha...lol

What do you think?

NIMC and Mastercard Presents new National ID Card with electronic payment feature

Nigerian National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and MasterCard have collaborated to roll-out an initial 13 million MasterCard-branded National Identity Smart Cards with electronic payment capability.

The 13 million cards will form part of a pilot program to be issued to citizens who are 16 years and older and those who have been residents in Nigeria for more than two years.

The smart ID cards are coming with immediate payment capability’s courtesy of MasterCard’s prepaid payment technology. The cards are also reported to come loaded with 12 other applications.

Let's hope this ID card does not end up to be the same story as the first which most people who registered never got to collect theirs.

VIDEO OF THE DAY: MI - Chairman

M.I returns from a 3-year self-imposed hiatus to set a new standard. “Chairman”, the first single off his next Album “The Chairman” was produced by E.Kelly, Chopstix and M.I Abaga.

WIN A SAMSUNG CHROMEBOOK

Do you live in The United States of America, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Great Britain, India, Norway, Sweden, and the European Union (EU)? Here is an opportunity for you to win a Samsung Chromebook for free courtesy Avast Antivirus. All you need do is to identify which of the given facebook posts has a virus...

To win, visit www.avast.com/game

Read instructions http://www.avast.com/giveaway-campaign-terms-and-conditions-game

PHOTO OF THE DAY

 

Who on earth would want to buy this house? Lwkmd!

Google to Allow Gmail Users Send Money via Email

Good news to all Gmail users...Google is getting better every passing year and as well locking horns with brands who had been dominating the various market that it is constantly entering. This time, it is the financial world that Google is about to delve into.

Google Wallet was launched two years ago, but it could not get wireless carriers and phone manufacturers to install Near Field Communication technology. That has now become a forgotten issue...

Now Gmail users, can attach money just the way they attach files...I can't wait to use this.

Here is another thing, if you linked the Google Wallet to your bank account, then you receive transactions for free. Those using debit or credit cards pay a 2.9% transaction fee, and transactions are limited to $10,000.

Now, Nigerians and other countries deprived by Paypal can now sing for joy...cos GOOGLE WALLET IS HERE!

Check the video below

MEET RICHARD SWANSON, THE MAN WHO PLANS TO DRIBBLE A SOCCER BALL TO BRAZIL ON FOOT

Richard Swanson hoped to create history by dribbling a soccerball through 11countries to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup. 

Well, the long and short story is that the dude is dead. Swanson got hit by a pickup truck on the Oregon Coast while walking south along US Highway 101 near the city limits.

This Sunday is his birthday. In fact, a surprise party had been planned for him. He had been between jobs before he got wind of the One World Futbal project. He was excited to have heard of the adventure. He has always wanted.

Well, life is full of futility. RIP Richard.

BBM to feature on Android and Apple products

Good news is here for all Android and iOs users. RIM is set to make BBM application available for use on Android and iOs users. This will make it achieve the company's long had vision to make BBM a multiple-interface application like other messaging applications already in the mobile market such as Whatsapp, Viber, Tango etc.

Well, don't over-rejoice, before your Android, iPhone or iPad could run BBM, make sure that the operating system run by your Android is Ice Cream Sandwich while that of your iPhone and iPad is iOs 6.

FEMISMUSE is back.

It's been a long time you heard from me...I was planning to get juicy things for you actually. You sure know that good things don't come by easily. Well, yours sincerely FEMISMUSE is about to prove the maxim old-fashioned. Watch out for great fascinating things here on FEMISMUSE...

I had actually mused and still musing about a lot of things, which you will get to hear plenty. Just keep your fingers glued to your smartphones and computers, oh! Not forgetting your eyes as well. You sure need them here. *wink*

MOST EXPENSIVE CAR IN THE WORLD, COSTS N533m

Lykan Hypersport, the first Middle East supercar is set to hit the market at the Qatar auto show with a whooping $3.4million cost.

Lykan is a product of WMotors, a Dubai based auto firm. The current model of the car lacks an interior and drivetrain, but will be powered by a midship flat-six engine from RUF, the company famous for custom Porsches. 

The engine is said to produce 750 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque, which could be enough to make the Lykan Hypersport’s claimed 242-mph top speed plausible.

The headlights will feature diamond-encrusted LEDs, while the hood will be gold-plated – the perfect complement to the rest of the car’s lightweight construction.

Can a Nigerian actually buy this kind of car when the sales commence? I wouldn't be surprised too, if bought by any. Afterall, Obat oil's Chairman, Oba Fredrick Obateru, became the first black man to acquire the 2014 Bentley.

VIDEO: Asa - Bamidele

Bamidele is one of the very good tracks of Asa's last album, Beautiful Imperfection. This video was well produced. A brilliant video I would confess. Enjoy!

VIDEO: Jaywon - This Year (Odun Yi)

Here is a lovely video from the Tinko Angel crooner. A song of hope and faith in year 2013. You would love this.

HERE IS GOOGLE'S $1500 EYE GLASS THAT DOES EVERYTHING

Google has developed a glass that does it all. The glass is billed to be able to search the Internet and also show you anything you need, right in front of your eyes, from maps of where you are to the weather forecast if you look up. You can connect the glasses to a phone via Bluetooth and use the phone's 3G or 4G connection. There's also a camera on the front that can take photos of whatever you are seeing; you can share the photos instantly.

At the end of the month Google will hold an event for software developers. The developers' version of the glasses, which cost $1,500, are expected to be available to software makers later this year.

I wouldn't mind having this glass. With all sincerity, all media persons need this glass. It's high time journalism goes techy.

SHAKIRA GIVES BIRTH TO A BOY

Shakira and Barcelona FC lovebird, Gerard Pique, have added a baby boy to their love story according to the Colombian's official website.

“We are happy to announce the birth of Milan, son of Shakira Mebarak and Gerard Piqué, born January 22nd at 9:36pm, in Barcelona, Spain,” the statement read. “The name Milan (pronounced MEE-lahn), means dear, loving and gracious in Slavic; in Ancient Roman, eager and laborious; and in Sanskrit, unification."

To you Barca fans, I learnt the baby would follow his father's footsteps to become a footballer in Barcelona. When did Barcelona start contracting babies? Na una sabi. 

Congratulations Shakira.

VIDEO: AFCON 2013 GOAL CELEBRATION

One of the things prominent with any football competition is goal celebration. Congo's goalkeeper, Muteba Kidiaba thrilled the on-looking fans in this video with a unique bum galloping celebration after seeing Dieumerci Mbokani pulled in a goal to make 2-2 against the Black Stars of Ghana.

NORWAY TOPS LIST OF WORLD'S HAPPIEST COUNTRIES

Six years ago researchers at the Legatum Institute, a London-based nonpartisan think tank, set out to rank the happiest countries in the world. But because "happy" carries too much of a touchy-feely connotation, they call it "prosperity."

So who are the happiest people in the world, as measured by Legatum? Norway takes the crown, followed by Denmark and Sweden (which leapfrogged Australia and New Zealand this year). Rounding out the Scandinavians is Finland, just a few steps behind in the seventh spot.

Luxembourg is the healthiest nation on Earth. Iceland is the safest. Switzerland has the world’s best economy and governance, according to Legatum.

The World's Happiest Countries:

1. Norway
2. Denmark
3. Sweden
4. Australia
5. New Zealand
6. Canada
7. Finland
8. The Netherlands
9. Switzerland
10. Ireland

HORRIBLE!: Meet "Gurning" World's Ugliest Face

This is by no means a pretty sight I must confess. It is very horrible. Could there really be a face uglier than this? I am looking forward to set my eyes on it.

Tang Shuquan of Chengdu, China has won himself a $10000 prize and a Guinness World Record medal for contorting his face in the most horrible way possible. He called it "Gurning".

Can you contort your face more horrible than this? You could win yourself a whooping $15000. Tang Shuquan has decided to give the above money to anyone who could contort his/her face better than him.

Meet Valeria Levitin, world's thinnest woman

Valeria Levitin, 39, weighs only 56 pounds and is currently the world’s thinnest woman. She also happens to be one of the saddest and loneliest women in the world. She is fighting for her life, but because of websites that encourage the anorexic lifestyle, she has become an unwitting idol of many teen girls -- and even gets fan mail regularly.

Presently, she is hoping to be a mother. I then got musing that is there a sane guy that would want to have her as wife? Did I say wife? I meant a girlfriend jor.

But on a serious note now, guys, would you want to have someone as thin as Valeria? And ladies, would you want to be as thin as Valeria?