ELDee Condemns Human Trafficking in African Homes

Nigerian-American rapper turned IT Consultant Olanrewaju Dabiri, popularly known as Eldee has condemned what he describes as “other forms of slavery” that exists in Africa and beyond the continent. Following the recent news about the thriving slave trade of African migrants in Libya, eLDee has come out to air his own views on the issue, saying that we need to inspect all the ways in which we enslave others.

eLDee called out everyone for only making a statement about an issue when it is convenient.

The other forms of slavery he mentioned were child labour, underpayment of the house helps from different African countries who work like slaves from dusk until dawn only to make N10,000 a month, declaring that they must be put to a stop.

In a series of tweets he posted, he made it clear that everyone who had ever paid for a maid was just as guilty as the slave trader in Libya.

By Oghenekevwe Ogodogun

 

Internet records 900% growth over a decade

The last 17 years have been very eventful for the Internet economy, growing nearly 900 per cent from 400 million in 2000 to 3.5 billion users as at today. As such, the Internet has had an unprecedented impact on the economy and societies around the globe.
 
The Internet Society, which gave this statistics, noted that the Internet is no longer just the home of email, static webpages and discussion boards; today’s Internet is so much more. It now a dynamic space for collaboration, commerce and expression.
 
According to it, video currently accounts for more than two-thirds of all Internet traffic in the world, and people accessing the Internet via a mobile device now outnumber those connecting from a computer. The Internet has changed political systems, revolutionized business, and reshaped communities worldwide.

In spite of all this dynamism, certain properties of the Internet persist. These properties, which are called invariants, have been the foundation for the Internet since its earliest days. At the same time, it is because of these invariants that the Internet has become such a dynamic resource. These technical properties are at the heart of the Internet’s success — they provide users with the ability to fully benefit from the Internet.
 
These invariants include global reach, general purpose, accessibility, interoperability, collaboration, supports for innovation without permission, among others. Internet penetration and usage varies widely across the world. For instance, in Africa, urban areas generally have higher penetration rates than rural areas do. As of 2017, 388 million of the continent’s 1.25 billion people are online, with 160 million holding Facebook accounts. Out of the 388 million users, Nigeria accounted for 91.5 million with Kenya following with 44 million people on the Internet. The African region is still adjudged as continent with the slowest growth.
 
However, For Africans to benefit from the opportunities the Internet has provided, the Internet Society believed that there was need for governments in the region to know what these opportunities are and ensure that they remove the hurdles that stop countries and citizens from benefiting from them.
 
Africa Region Bureau Director for the Internet Society, Dawit Bekele, believes that with right policies the continent can benefit immensely from the Internet economy. Bekele said Africa needed a secure and reliable Internet infrastructure that users trust in order to bring large and small businesses online, along with governments and other social services.
  
He explained that the Internet Society in collaboration with the African Union (AU) recently introduced Internet Infrastructure Security Guidelines for Africa to help AU member states strengthen the security of their local Internet infrastructure through actions at a regional, national, ISP/operator and organizational level.
 
According to him, in Kenya, the Internet economy already represents 3.6 per cent of the country’s GDP and in other developing countries 1.3 per cent of GDP comes from the Internet economy. He said the McKinsey Global Institute predicted that in addition to contributions to GDP, the Internet will deliver productivity gains across Africa.
These productivity gains, according to him, are across six key sectors: financial services, education, health, retail, agriculture and government are projected to be valued at between $148billion and $318billion by 2025.However, he noted that a thriving Internet economy in Africa could be put at risk by the increasing number of Internet shutdowns in the region.
 
He revealed that in 2016 alone, there were at least 56 shutdowns of the Internet around the world. “These shutdowns affect individuals and organisations that depend on the Internet for their daily lives, and have negative effects on the economy.
  

By Ogodogun Oghenekevwe

To get that Hot Post Baby Body, Here's an advice...

Giving birth to a child is one of the most amazing things that could ever happen to a woman. On the other hand, getting your body back in shape after childbirth is a harrowing task many never succeed at. We see out celebrities with amazing post-baby bodies do you ever wonder how they do it.

If you do, then you are not alone. Women who have gone through the process of bringing a child into the world will quickly tell you that fighting the added weight is very difficult. The secret to how others get back in shape in no time is not so secret after all and it has only a little to do with how much care they can afford.

An average woman may not be able to pay for nannies, personal chef, nutritionist, personal trainer and the works, but there are simple things you can do that will work like magic.

Consistently doing these 4 things will help you get your body back in no time

1. Don’t be afraid to sweat

There is no escaping it, exercise is the number one secret celebrities use to get back in shape after childbirth. You might not be able to afford a personal trainer or even to register with a gym but right in your home, you can come up with a schedule for your work outs. Wait for your doctor to give you the go ahead first; usually you can start exercising 6 weeks postpartum. If you are also currently pregnant, keep moving. There are loads of exercise tutorials to this effect online; take advantage of them.

2. Always eat healthy

You don’t need a doctor or a nutritionist to tell you that fruits in place of pastry are better for your body. While you work on exercising to get your body back, the kind of food you eat will determine how much progress you will make. Drinking lots of water, cutting down on carbohydrates and opting for more protein right from your pregnancy stage till after birth will put your body in a better condition to snap back. Creating good food habits while pregnant makes it easier for you to follow through after giving birth.

3.  Take time-off for yourself

Don’t be alarmed, we are not saying you should leave your baby and take off. Taking time-off for yourself to rest and relax means you accept all the help you can get and make use of it. You might not be able to afford a nanny or housekeeper to do things in your stead but think of family members who will be willing to take care of things while you take a nap every now and then. Some of these times should be spent in the company of your significant other as well. It will help you bond better and just enjoy parenthood.

4. Dress strategically

Your outfits can cover up a lot while you try to get back that hot body. Even without a stylist, picking outfits that will flatter your post-baby body can give the illusion of a hot one. Upgrading your wardrobe a bit might be necessary here and make sure you go for pieces you feel confident in. Feeling good in what you have on will help you pay less attention to the ‘flabby bits’. Also remember that nothing looks sexier on a woman than her confidence.

By Ogodogun Oghenekevwe

 

Emem (Kush), Manager of Peter Okoye (Mr P)

Peter Okoye, now known by his stage name Mr P of the defunct group P Square, has announced Emem Ema of the rested musical girl group Kush, as his new manager.

Other members of the Kush group included celebrity photographer TY Bello and Gospel singer Lara George.

Mr P, who made the announcement on his Instagram page with two photos of himself and Emem, wrote:

“Formal introduction! Meet my manager @vzhun Welcome to the PClassic team…

Her contact details on my bio…Work Mode! #Manager#Pclassic#coolitdown#formyhead”

The group P Square finally split when Peter set social media on fire after posting a Snapchat video revealing that he was in Philadelphia, on his own for a solo show, without his twin brother, Paul. He said:

“My name is Mr P, as from today, guess what? It’s show time, I’m about to go on stage.”

He accused his twin Paul of no longer being willing to cooperate with him and even went as far as cancelling their scheduled music tour to the United States.

Peter stressed that he was tired of the “drama” and all he wanted was to opt out of the Psquare group and contract.

He also demanded a termination of the agreement as a group based on serious allegations against his twin Paul and their elder brother and manager, Jude.

By Ogodogun Oghenekevwe

‘It’s a Baby Boy’- Kevin Hart And Eniko Parrish

Comedian Kevin Hart and wife Eniko Parrish have welcomed their son.

Hart announced the news on his Twitter page on Tuesday, including the name of their baby boy.

Kevin Hart has announced the birth of his third child. He wrote:

“God is truly amazing….Kenzo Kash Hart was born at 1:45am. He is Healthy & already smiling. Thank you all for your prayers!!!! We love & appreciate ya.”

Kenzo is the first child of the couple. Hart already has two children with ex-wife Torrei Hart –a daughter, Heaven, 12, and a son, Hendrix, 10.

Hart’s children attended his lavish wedding ceremony with Parrish last year after the couple had been dating for several years.

The couple announced they were expecting a baby back in May and had the baby shower last month.

 By Ogodogun Oghenekevwe

Infinix Zero 5 model in Nigeria

Sequel to the recent unveiling of Infinix Zero 5 model in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) last week, Chinese company, Infinix Nigeria, has launched the flagship model in Lagos.
  

Speaking on the model, Global Head of Infinix, Benjamin Jiang, said: “the Zero series at large has been our flagship product globally by virtue of its innovative feature and validates our research and development (R&D) prowess. It has witnessed brilliant performance in key global market such as Africa.” Highlighting the vision of the firm, he said, “Our vision is to take Smartphone photography to a level where it bridges the gap between amateur and professional photography.

“With the innovative design of the Zero 5, incredible dual camera, 2x optical zoom and overall performance, it bridges the narrowing gap between Smartphone and tablet, and we believe this new device speaks to the middle class consumer demand in the dual-camera Smartphone segment.
  
“The Zero 5 Smartphone is Infinix most high-end technologically- advanced product to date. The Chinese company will target a new generation of customer and firmly believe that the Zero 5 innovative design and feature particularly the camera will shock the industry and offer best-in-class products in the Smartphone sector.
 
“Using android’s nougat operating platform, the Zero 5 boasts an optical loom dual camera and massive 16MP front-facing camera, rear fingerprint scanner and protective screen feature.’’
 
The Zero 5 rear dual camera uses both a 12MP wide-angle lens and a 13 mp telephoto lens, with a 2x optical zoom and 10x digital zoom, and an f/2.0 aperture. There is also a special portrait Master Mode that uses an RGBW sensor and multi-frame noise reduction technology to assist users in capturing the perfect hero shot.
  
According to Jiang, the outstanding feature of the Zero 5 is unquestionably the front camera dubbed the selfie camera. The selfie camera is a mega 16MP four-in-one camera with an LED flash to boot, “in a market where the selfie is king and Instagram reigns supreme, Infinix expects the 16 MP front camera to take things to a new level and become a must have accessory for selfie lovers.”

By Ogodogun Oghenekevwe

‘Despacito’ Wins Big at Latin Grammys

‘Despacito,’  the viral dance hit that swept past borders, won big Thursday at the Latin Grammys where singer Luis Fonsi announced a new frontier for the song — the Chinese-speaking world.

“Despacito” won four awards including Record of the Year and Song of the Year, which recognizes writing, in the year’s biggest night for Spanish- and Portuguese-language music.

The infectious reggaeton tune, which Fonsi sings with a rap assist from fellow Puerto Rican Daddy Yankee, was already a global hit when a remix featuring Justin Bieber brought it into the US mainstream.

“Despacito” became the most-watched video ever on YouTube and tied for most weeks on number one of the US singles chart — a feat all the more impressive considering how few non-English songs fare well in the world’s largest music market.

“It’s been a beautiful year. Twelve or 11 months of hard work representing our language in the entire world and enjoying a song that, thanks to Latin audiences and many beyond, has become so influential and has united the entire world and broken language barriers,” Fonsi told reporters at the gala in Las Vegas.

Fonsi is not done with “Despacito.” He announced he will launch a new version in two weeks with Singaporean singer and producer JJ Lin, a star in Mandarin-language pop.

“I sang a little bit in Mandarin. The song has become a worldwide phenomenon and singing it in Mandarin is an honour,” said Fonsi, who will tour Asia next year.
After working with Bieber, Fonsi has a collaboration ready with another North American star — “Echame La Culpa” (“Blame Me”), a new song that comes out Friday featuring Demi Lovato.

Fonsi described “Despacito” as an “ode to Puerto Rico” — ravaged in September by Hurricane Maria — and thanked Daddy Yankee, who was noticeably absent from the Latin Grammys.

 

Daddy Yankee recently told Puerto Rican newspaper, El Nuevo Dia, that he no longer wanted to perform “Despacito,” explaining, “Songs have their moment and they have to evolve.”

Fonsi denied any rift, saying both Daddy Yankee and Bieber: “They are my brothers and without them, I would not have achieved this.”

Panamanian singer Erika Ender, a co-writer of “Despacito,” found a more political meaning to the song which triumphed in the United States just after Donald Trump won the US presidential election after campaigning to get tough against immigration.

“This is a song that can break any type of barriers or walls,” she said, in a clear allusion to Trump’s pledge to build a wall on the Mexican border.

 By Ogodogun Oghenekevwe