ARIYIKE WEEKLY: LESSONS I LEARNT FROM PROF. JEGA & THE 2015 NIGERIAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS

On this episode of Ariyike weekly, Nigerian TV Personality, Ariyike Akinbobola @LadyAriyike talks about a few things she learnt from Professor Jega and the 2015 Presidential elections.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0Q-PkePiGE&feature=youtu.be

ARIYIKE AKINBOBOLA'S PEACE MESSAGE FOR THE NIGERIAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS.

The first leg of elections kicks off today in Nigeria. It is the Presidential elections!!! Let's all promote peace and shun violence. Watch my peace video and subscribe to my youtube channel.

Peace and love.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgMV32cPZWM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OMOLOLU OMOTOSHO

Happy birthday to this young man doing extraordinary things, He is a Barack Obama fellow and founder, Nigerian Saving Nigerians, Omololu Omotosho, the big boss!! Keeep making us proud bro.

God bless you.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY - BANKY W

Today is Banky W's birthday. Nigerian R and B artist/ songwriter, Banky W is a co-owner of music label, EME an acronym for Empire Mates Entertainment record label. Banky turned 34 today.

I remember Banky from the 90s, that was way back. He came to my secondary school (Queen's college) with his fellow Home science students to perform at one of our social events. I remember his sister, senior Dolapo Wellington was our social prefect and his voice was AMAZING so everyone in my class started crushing on Bankole Wellington. Lol!!!!

Banky has done very well for himself by starting relevant in the music industry since 2003 when he first released the EP (Extended Play) - Undeniable till date. (An extended play is a musical recording that contains more music than a single, but is usually too short to qualify as a full studio album or LP).

I used to enjoy going through Banky's blog - THE BANK STATEMENTS. I think he is a fantastic writer. He's just probably too busy with his music that he doesn't get to blog that much anymore. Thank God he posted on his blog today and it was so refreshing to read from him.

Banky is responsible for all the good music on my playlist from Strong thing to Lagos party to Low key to Yes/No to Unborn child and a host of other great songs. He keeps his music fresh and timeless by coming up with sensible lyrics and one can tell that he writes his songs by himself and he already has an idea of what he wants his video to look like because his music videos usually tell stories.

Watching Banky performing on stage is usually a great experience for me because he is an artist that gives his all on stage and he also knows how to connect with his fans. I remember when I hosted the Lagos countdown concert and Banky got on stage, the energy was great and he took out time to talk to and connect with the crowd before performing on stage.

Today, we celebrate a Nigerian artist who has not only been a king in the entertainment industry, he is also a king maker by helping young artists under his record label to achieve greatness. Happy birthday Banky. My team and I wish you many more decades of success in good health, love, peace and happiness. Banky's birthday request is for everyone to watch and share his 'Mercy' video on youtube: https://youtu.be/DKgPgwgNEto


                                          

Photo credits:
www.freenaijalyrics.com
www.olisa.tv
www.jaguda.com
www.olorisupergal.com
www.diamondbank.com
www.spyghana.com
www.phcitymusic.com
www.naij.com
www.africamagic.dstv.com
www.bhmg.com
www.thenationonline.net
www.pulse.ng
www.ireorterstv.co
www.toscanconcepts.blogspot.com
www.nairaland.com
www.naijareview.com
www.gistmania.com
www.artistdirect.com

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY - BAMIDELE VIEN OSAGIE, OAP CITY 105.1F.M LAGOS

Happy Birthday to this beautiful On Air Personality at City 105.1f.m , Bamidele Vien Osagie. With her lovely voice, she hosts 'The Weekend Lounge' every saturdays from 4 - 8p.m. Have a fun filled day.

Photo credits:
vien-smart.blogspot.com

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY - MRS BETTY IRABOR OF GENEVIEVE MAGAZINE

Even though her birthday was some days ago, it's never too late to say happy birthday to one of my role models - Aunty Betty Irabor, MD, Editor in chief of genevieve magazine/ founder, Pink ball foundation. I admire her for so many reasons, partly because of her passion and drive for humanitarian work and of course, because she is a mother and wife who knows how to balance her work life and family life. Not all women get it right in that department however, this woman scores an A*.

Happy birthday aunty betty, my team and I wish you long life in good health, prosperity and all the many blessings from God. You will experience another level of God's grace and favour upon your life. Keep shinning ma. Love you loads,
Ariyike.

SOUNDCITY'S VJ ADAMS GETS A COPY OF 'THE COST OF OUR LIVES'

I am truly humbled at the love my book has been getting. Here is a picture of VJ Adams and I on set when I did a cameo appearance in his latest music video, 'GBEMISOKE' featuring Pasuma and Reminisce. 

 Get your copy of my novella - THE COST OF OUR LIVES at all the major book stores or online on http://www.jumia.com.ng/jumia-books-the-cost-of-our-lives-190631.html and https://www.shopmagic.com/The-cost-of-our-lives-Ariyike-Akinbobola

2015 ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA!!!

It is almost time!!!!!! We are kicking off the first leg of elections in Nigeria tomorrow, let's all try and be observant of our environment in the next couple of hours and beyond. The mood should determine how you move and where you should go. Don't vote for someone simply because your friends are voting for the person. Let's vote for who we know will do the job.

Happy voting guys and stay safe!!!
Ariyike.

NEW VIDEO: DJ XCLUSIVE FT BANKY W AND NIYOLA - TONIGHT

EME is proud to present "Tonight" the banging new video featuring Superstar DJ Xclusive, Banky W & Niyola. The video was directed by Banky W & Adasa... and written & produced by Banky W once again. 

The song is the latest single from DJ Xclusive's debut album which is scheduled to be released in May of 2015; it was produced by hitmaker extraordinaire Masterkraft, features DJ Xclusive on the intro & outro, a solid vocal performance by Niyola, as well as Banky W multitasking by singing and rapping. 

The story line is a hilarious take on guys that spend a lot of money in the club, and expect something in return from the women they spend it on. Shot in Lagos at Club Quilox, "Tonight" features appearances from Shaydee, Big Mo, Uzzy Tebudiga, DNMT, and last but not least, a hilarious cameo of Banky once again appearing as Aristo W (of "Jasi" fame). 

The song is available on iTunes and all digital platforms... and We hope you enjoy watching the video as much as we enjoyed filming it.

Video link - https://youtu.be/-xY85O55M7E

For bookings or information, contact - +234-818-000-0000

PROMO SHOTS - WHY NIGERIAN CELEBS ARE DOING IT!!!!

PROMO SHOTS – WHY NIGERIAN CELEBS ARE DOING IT

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It will be erratic to state that you have never come across a promo shot released by a popular celebrity or favorite stars both home and abroad. Regardless of alternating trends of media promotion/PR across the world, (not to say that this method amidst others is equally used abroad) releasing promo shots seems to have hit the bull’s eye in the Nigerian entertainment industry.

Ever wondered why celebrities and wannabe some personalities rush to post pictures of a photo shoot as soon as possible? Well, let me take just 2 key reasons for now as well as highlight the boob that comes with it!

- BUILDING A VISIBLE BRAND

Many have pelted this trend of releasing an unnecessary photo shoot by a celebrity with stones and even gone as far as posting comments that are absolutely derogatory! Well, guess what, promo shots help celebrities build brand presence visible to the audience. How? – Just like a sign board or advert posters -  you notice them.

Effortlessly, they make you want to click and see what he or she looks like! As easy as it sounds – the audience click more often and view these released photos’s even when they are not 100% interested.

The celebrity directly registers his or her presence into your subconscious. Another surprise I got recently was to be present at a multinational company when a brand manager simply said – “please check if he or she has promo shots”!

“Mogbe, I quickly reasoned - mehn! I need to release my promo shots too!!!

Yes, brands or companies quickly check google.co.ng to see the actual looks of a certain celebrity or personality for recommendation or scrutiny purposes – to know if he looks good for the job! (I hope this will not move many to launch promo shots by next week)

- STAYING IN COMPETITION

Amidst the cluster of promo shots released regularly, many have dubbed this trend as Staying in competition. This works for personalities who are sort of not doing so much at the moment or hope to make a statement while structuring or being featured on a new project.

Nowadays, you don’t even have to call a top notch photographer or get the best locations! All you need to do is just – snap and release! Unfortunately, most celebs have taken it too far by getting naked or half naked for the promo shots which in turn gets them NO where!

If you have been around the industry, you will know that staying in competition doesn’t really mean – strife, jealousy and envy all the time, but also means – “DO SOMETHING TOO AND BE RELEVANT”!

So a celebrity might want to increase his/her competitiveness by capturing and increasing  more audience/fan base. Mostly, by simply making a statement that says – “I AM STILL HERE OR I AM STILL RELEVANT”.

-THE IRONY

Unlike abroad where promo shots are tied towards a project or gargantuan announcement – Our celebs seem to release promo shots at will even when there is nothing in the offing.

Beyonce released promo shots for her tour and we all know the colossal awareness and followers that it got – a good leverage for PEPSI who enjoyed massive return on investment (ROI).

But.... If brands use promo shots as a yardstick – let the trend continue! Someday the so called PR practitioners will have to cough out a new method to justify for the money being paid just to release that stomach churning headline – “MR B RELEASES NEW PROMO SHOTS”.But in our industry, it’s about making that name first rather than breaking the ice with something very spectacular. Everyone want’s to be relevant, instead of looking for what truly makes them relevant. Releasing promo shots is fast becoming a nag and with time would prove abortive except on the grounds of unveiling something new!

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www.fuse.com.ng
www.bellanaija.com
www.toolzo.net

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Joe Hanson- is a Media Practitioner, Event host, Sports Enthusiast, Creative thinker, broadcaster (presenter) and avid content producer/director with over a decade of entertainment/events, PR and sports experience. A content writer and currently production manager for upfront & Personal.

Twitter: @Joey_hanson
Instagram: @iamjoehanson

ARIYIKE WEEKLY: THE HUBSTER'S FRIEND

On this week's episode of Ariyike weekly, Nigerian TV Personality, Ariyike Akinbobola shares a story of a woman who is unhappy because her husband's friend just moved into their estate. Do you have a problem with your husband's friends living close to you? Share your thoughts. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeNJzh_23Yg

THE GRIND DEBUTS THE LAGOS GRILL & BBQ FESTIVAL

Food lovers!!! I'm so excited about this!!! I will be at the Lagos Grill and Barbecue festival on Easter Sunday, 5th of April at 12.p.m. venue: Muri Okunola Park by Law school, Victoria Island. Come and watch me on my grind. I'll be giving out 10 invites on my two blogs, this one and www.ariyikeweekly.blogspot.com. If you want to roll with me, then you better hit the follow button on instagram @lagosgrillfest. Come and hang out with me and have a healthy grill and barbecue experience. Well done Francis Ebie aka our Unilag social prefect and the @gringdgrillcafe fam for putting this together. Let's turn up together people, it's easter sunday. #lagosgrillfest2015 #lagosgrillfest #grillfestival #barbecuefestival #grilland barbecue festival #foodlovers #healthyliving #healthyeating #healthyfood

ARIYIKE WEEKLY: THE ABUSIVE LIVE IN LOVER!

Hi guys!!!

Watch the vlog of the week!!! THE ABUSIVE LIVE IN LOVER!!!
Why would you want to remain in an abusive relationship? Why would you accommodate a man who  beats you and rapes you after? Why would you fight your family members because they can see that you're being maltreated and they do not want to see that happen you? Why do you want to die because of a man?

Watch and share your thoughts so that the victim can learn a thing or two.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oIEv8Bp3c8

PRESS RELEASE AND PROMO PICTURES FOR ARIYIKE AKINBOBOLA'S DEBUT NOVELLA - THE COST OF OUR LIVES.

This is a Press release for my debut novella - The Cost of Our Lives.

Nigerian Lawyer turned Media Personality, Ariyike Akinbobola has released her debut novella, 'THE COST OF OUR LIVES', a must read for anyone who is successful or everyone who has been through ups and downs in life and is still striving to make the best out of their lives. The interesting novella which has a fashion angle to it highlights some social issues like cyber bullying, sexual abuse, rape, human trafficking and fraudulent lifestyle. The book has a message for everyone who reads it most especially Africans in diaspora. 

The Cost of Our Lives tells the heart warming tale of the girl next door. After almost a decade in London, young Ibidun moves back to Nigeria to forge a path in the bustling Lagos society. As she struggles to swim through her new life, sharks of bad friends and her past threaten to gobble her up.

The novella which was published by Bookvine has been read and endorsed by Bloggers, Authors, Social entrepreneurs, Filmmakers, Media Personalities and Celebrities like Funke Akindele, Chibundu Onuzo, Latasha Ngwube, VJ Adams of Soundcity, Sharon Ojong, Pauline Long, Yinka Obebe, Ayodeji Osowobi of Stand to End Rape Foundation and many others. It is on sale at all the major bookshops and online stores. You can buy it immediately on http://www.jumia.com.ng/jumia-books-the-cost-of-our-lives-190631.html and   https://www.shopmagic.com/The-cost-of-our-lives-Ariyike-Akinbobola. The e-book will be out next month.

Ariyike started her writing career on her widely read 'Ariyike writes' segment on www.bellanaija.com. She is a TV Presenter/ Associate Producer with Spice TV Africa, a Humanitarian and a Vlogger on her youtube channel called 'Ariyike Weekly'. She is married with Children.

Ariyike's book tour which kicked off last month has seen her being hosted at Alex Osho's night out at Freedom Park, also at Bogobiri where she had a book signing, she also attended the social media week with her book. She will also do some stop overs at the STAND TO END RAPE office in Lagos, Media houses, Lounges, Bookshops, Fashion houses, the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce head office and Book clubs in different African countries. If you want Ariyike to visit your country or book club, send a mail to ariyikeweekly@gmail.com. You can follow the book journey of THE COST OF OUR LIVES with these hash tags #Thecostofourlives #Thecoolnovella #BuyNigerian.

Ariyike presented two signed copies of her book to Nigerian/British actor, David Oyelowo for himself and Oprah when he came to Lagos for the movie screening of Selma. She is giving two lucky aspiring African authors the opportunity of going on tour with her where she will teach them the modalities involved in getting their books published. If you want to be a part of this, upload a short video of yourself reading from THE COST OF OUR LIVES novella on Instagram with the hash tags:  #Thecostofourlives #Thecoolnovella #Mybookjourney. 

Author's message: ''Procrastination is the thief of time, stop postponing your day of joy, whatever it is you want to do, start now.''

Check out all the fun promo pictures of Ariyike, VJ Adams, Sharon Ojong, Reminisce, Gabriel Afolayan and others for THE COST OF OUR LIVES. 

Photo credits: Avalon Okpe Photography and Philips Okwy Photography.

Make up: Blessing Abdullahi

MY BOOK JOURNEY: VISIT TO THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION CENTRE (UNIC), LAGOS.

As part of my book journey, my team and i paid a courtesy visit to the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Lagos. We were given a warm reception and we proceeded to their conference room where we had a meeting.  After the meeting, we proceeded to the library where I donated a few copies of my book.. you'd be able to read as i discovered the UN library is free for anyone who wanted to use it. This was indeed a great discovery for my team and I.  i'm hoping to work with the UN to help them promote their activities so the public can know what they do. Here some pictures from the visit.

ARIYIKEWEEKLY: ARE YOU A HASHTAG #BOO?

In this hilarious episode of ARIYIKE WEEKLY, Nigerian TV Personality Ariyike Akinbobola talks about social media relationships. She shared an interesting instagram love story and goes ahead to talk about how guys flaunt pictures of babes on social media and then they end up marrying a babe who is not even on instagram and vice versa. She highlights two different categories of boyfriends/girlfriends - The real life ones and the social media boos. Where do you belong? Are you a hash tag boo?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwVom1mYDQw

ARIYIKE WEEKLY: ARIYIKE SAYS.

When God decides to bless you, he doesn't do it small, he does it BIG! My novella is a true testimony to this!!! THE COST OF OUR LIVES was officially released in February and I must say it has been a great journey. In the space of a month, I have sold plenty copies, I've done some great interviews and a documentary by some powerful people has been done about me, my book and my charity work which you will all get to watch once it's out. Now I need a book manager because my team and I cannot keep up with sales and demands. Get your copies of my novella - THE COST OF OUR LIVES from jumia.com. shopmagic.com. Terrakulture. Petabah, Glendora or you can call Tamara on 07053871133 or Shola on 08185550036. The Lord is good!