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BABA D RETURNS ON BIRTHDAY

After a long absence, popular musician ‘BABA D’ makes a comeback with a new single released on his birthday November 11. The single entitled “Where the money” features Dance all artist ‘TERRY G.’

PLATNUM NIGHT

Foremost record company Premier Records LTD organized a musical concept tagged ‘Platnum Night’ at the ongoing Lagos International Creative Trade Fair at the Freedom Park.

The move according to the record company is to promote the potentials in the Nigerian Music Industry. It features the likes of Raskimono, Koker, Geoffrey and a host of other stars

PRESS STATEMENT

Today at the Lagos Creative Industry Fair, The Social Media Jury, a panel session master class on Social Media will hold at 11am at the Fair venue in Freedom Park, Lagos Island.

The tag for the event is ‘’Social Media: The New Global Currency’’,and will bring together creative entrepreneurs and SMEs to a platform where they can have first hand interaction with thought leaders and learn from the best case studies.

The Head of Marketing Microsoft Nigeria, Olumide Balogun, Social Media Guru and Head of Social Media Kaymu Africa, Abiola Fabio and the founder of Nigezie, Femi 'Kwame' Aderibigbe, Social Media Expert, Stephanie Obi are among the panelists.

After the Social Media Jury panel session, there will be another panel session on Harnessing technology platforms for art promotion by 2PM - 4PM. The day will be rounded up with performances from Jesse and the Villagers, music from Rock artist, Clay and live painter, Nimi.

The Lagos Creative Industry Fair which is part of the Lagos International Trade Fair holding at Tafawa Balewa Square, is targeted at the Nigerian entertainment sector, with aims to contribute to its growth.

In addition to master classes, there are also live performances, talks from top Nollywood actors, art showcases, book festivals, and so on scheduled for the 10-day event which ends on 15 November, 2015.

Attendance is free.​

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IN OTHER NEWS

Pineapple facts

 

• The word "pineapple," derived from the Spanish word piña, was first used in 1398 to refer to a pinecone. This changed about 300 years later, with the word "pinecone" being introduced so pineapple could be used exclusively for the fruit.
• Pineapples were discovered by Europeans in 1493 on the Caribbean island of Guadalupe.
• Early attempts by Europeans to cultivate the fruit failed until they realized that the fruit needs a tropical climate to flourish. By the end of the 16th century, Portuguese and Spanish explorers introduced pineapples into their Asian, African and South Pacific colonies.
• Because pineapples are very perishable, fresh pineapples were a rarity for early American colonists. Glazed, sugar-coated pineapples were a luxurious treat, and fresh pineapple itself became a symbol of prestige and social class.
• Pineapples were first cultivated in Hawaii in the 18th century. Hawaii is the only U.S. state in which they are still grown.
• Other countries that commercially grow pineapples include Thailand, the Philippines, China, Brazil and Mexico.
• It takes almost three years for a pineapple to mature.
• Pineapple canneries use every bit of the pineapple. The skins, core and end portions are used to make a variety of products, including vinegar, alcohol and animal food.