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OPEN LETTER TO BURNABOY- NO, YOU ARE NOT A MUSICAL MESSIAH COMING TO SAVE NIGERIAN AFROBEAT – Tino

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OPEN LETTER TO BURNABOY- NO, YOU ARE NOT A MUSICAL MESSIAH COMING TO SAVE NIGERIAN AFROBEAT – Tino

OPEN LETTER TO BURNABOY- NO, YOU ARE NOT A MUSICAL MESSIAH COMING TO SAVE NIGERIAN AFROBEAT

 

Dear Burna Boy ,

 

I hope this gets to you in good spirit .

 

I choose to write you this open letter because you called for it . I understand what this is all about to you – to stir up a buzz for the release of your forthcoming album,’ I told them ‘ two days from today . You want this controversy reason you decided to take a wrecking ball to the genre that made you .

 

Dear Odongwu, your antecedent in the past has proven that you take pride in putting others down to climb. Your pride knows no bound . I have defended you in most of those days, but it seems with you that a leopard truly can’t change its spot.

 

You said, ” 90% of Afrobeats’ songs lack real-life experiences and substance,” and you said this on the stage of world music . You decided to rubbish the genre that gave you life so as to be that ‘ messiah ‘ that rescues ‘Afrobeat ‘ So who said your songs have ‘substance’? What exactly have you sang that shows substance or can last generations like Fela or even Tuface ? Who gave you the audacity to be the touch bearer of Afrobeat?

 

Fine , musicians worldwide, and everywhere now chase hit songs for Tiktok without paying attention to real ‘substance’ just for number, but you are a culprit of this too. Many of your songs have no ‘substance ‘ according to you. How dare you take yourself out of the equation and throw others under the bus?

 

In perspective, sometimes Davido sings about his life experiences , struggles, etc, same as Wizkid , Olamide , Omahlay, and others . In fact , Omahlay tells his life stories in his song that they now call his song ‘ Afrodepreesion’. So what are you talking about ?

 

You are struggling so hard to fit into the American culture by putting down the African culture that made you and the other day, you once allegedly said ‘ Black Americans have no culture ‘ and yet you try to be like them . It seems to me you are now a box of paradox . A man without no identity seeking identity from the West . You trash your people and bring them down before the West so as to acclaim you are the ‘ African Giant’ …African Giant my foot!

 

 

Dear Burnaboy, you are no Odogwu . You are no messiah of Afrobeat, and in fact, Afrobeat needs no MESSIAH. It’s doing just fine. If not, you won’t be where you are today .

 

Your own don too much , it’s time to clear your craaaze!

 

Afrobeat is bigger and better, and no one has the monopoly to it but every lovers of music, especially Nigerians. It has substance, sit your ikebe down!

 

Sincerely,

 

Tino writes ✍️ from New York.

Engine Room: Kanaga Jnr and the Inspiring TKJ Apparel Brand

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Engine Room: Kanaga Jnr and the Inspiring TKJ Apparel Brand

In our revered Engine Room series, we consistently shine a luminous spotlight on the vanguards propelling brands forward, the orchestrators of behind-the-scenes magic, and the leaders who set exceptional standards. As our latest edition unfurls, we present a captivating lineup of exceptional individuals, each a shining star in their own right. Among these luminaries stands Kanaga Jnr, a dynamic force with whom we are collaborating to feature in the forthcoming September edition of the Africa Catalyst Magazine.

Kalu-Anaga Emmanuel Eme, better known by his moniker Kanaga Jnr, emerges as a central figure in this constellation of extraordinary minds. His visionary leadership is steering the ascent of the TKJ apparel brand, an entity that resonates not only in the fashion realm but as a catalyst of empowerment for countless young souls. With each stitch, each design, Kanaga Jnr is igniting the spark of self-reliance among the youth, leaving an indelible mark on their journeys.

Kanaga Junior

Kanaga Jnr’s journey is a testament to the power of dedication and creative ingenuity. His clothing brand, TKJ, stands as a testament to his relentless drive and innovative spirit. Rooted in his passion, TKJ is more than just a label; it’s a symbol of inspiration, a canvas upon which he paints aspirations of self-sufficiency for the youth he influences.

The growth trajectory of Kanaga Jnr’s brand is nothing short of remarkable. As his apparel brand blossoms, it heralds the promise of more achievements and successes, a testament to his relentless pursuit of excellence. His journey is one we eagerly follow, anticipating the transformation of his hard work into tangible and awe-inspiring realities.

In collaboration with Kanaga Jnr, the September edition of Africa Catalyst Magazine will showcase the embodiment of his spirit, journey, and impact. This partnership is a testament to the magazine’s commitment to highlighting exceptional individuals who are reshaping industries and redefining success. As we await the unveiling of Kanaga Jnr’s story, we’re poised to witness the fusion of his passion, dedication, and the growth of his TKJ apparel brand into a force of inspiration and empowerment.

Stay tuned to witness the transformation of dreams into reality, as Kanaga Jnr’s influence continues to reverberate, nurturing a new generation of self-reliant and empowered youth through the artistry of fashion.

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Engine Room: Tony Elumelu CFR, Illuminating Africa’s Path with Economic Expertise and Philanthropy

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Engine Room: Tony Elumelu CFR, Illuminating Africa’s Path with Economic Expertise and Philanthropy

In our latest Engine Room spotlight edition, we cast our gaze on the exceptional individuals propelling brands, orchestrating behind-the-scenes efforts, and shaping our world’s future. At the forefront of this illustrious lineup stands Anthony Onyemaechi Elumelu CFR, an eminent Nigerian economist and a philanthropic visionary whose influence reaches far beyond his native land. As we delve into his story, we uncover a legacy of transformation, dedication, and unwavering commitment to positive change.

As the captain of Heirs Holdings and Transcorp, Elumelu leads with a visionary perspective that transcends the ordinary. His mastery in orchestrating economic transformations turns mundane opportunities into avenues of progress. But it’s his legacy that ascends to its zenith in The Tony Elumelu Foundation – a testament to his profound commitment to nurturing entrepreneurship and fostering impactful change.

In 2020, the world recognized Elumelu’s global resonance as he clinched a coveted spot on Time magazine’s prestigious list of the 100 most influential people. Yet, his impact is far from confined to a mere listing. Beyond the accolades, Elumelu stands as an engine room propelling the African continent’s growth and development. His influence acts as a catalyst, sparking transformational change that reverberates across the vast expanse of the continent.

At the heart of his achievements lies an unwavering dedication to elevating Africa’s economic landscape. Elumelu’s role as chairman at Heirs Holdings enables him to navigate intricate financial terrains, steering investments and initiatives that sow the seeds of sustainable progress. His leadership extends to Transcorp, where he defies corporate limitations, infusing every facet of his work with a spirit of advancement.

The pinnacle of Elumelu’s philanthropic endeavors shines through The Tony Elumelu Foundation. Through this institution, he opens doors of opportunity for countless African entrepreneurs, empowering them to transform aspirations into thriving businesses. His belief in the transformative power of entrepreneurship resonates deeply, as he provides not only financial support but also mentorship and guidance, fostering a new generation of leaders poised to propel Africa’s growth.

Tony Elumelu

Elumelu’s titles as an “engine room” and a “catalyst” are fittingly earned. His influence permeates industries, economies, and societies, transcending conventional boundaries of philanthropy and business leadership. His multifaceted endeavors meld into a symphony of progress, uplifting Africa’s fortunes in ways unprecedented.

In an era teeming with both challenges and opportunities for Africa, Anthony Onyemaechi Elumelu stands as a beacon of hope, illuminating a path forward with his economic expertise, visionary leadership, and unyielding philanthropy. His impact knows no bounds, resonating beyond Africa’s confines, harmonizing with the global call for inclusive development and shared prosperity. As Africa’s engine room and an unswerving catalyst for change, Elumelu’s legacy stands as an enduring testament to the unwavering spirit of progress.

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Tinubu designates Mojoyinoluwa Dekalu-Thomas as NELMCO’s MD/CEO & Executive Director.

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Tinubu designates Mojoyinoluwa Dekalu-Thomas as NELMCO’s MD/CEO & Executive Director.

President Bola Tinubu has granted approval for the designation of Mrs. Mojoyinoluwa Dekalu-Thomas as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Electricity Liability Management Company (NELMCO), with a tenure of four years.

Mrs. Mojoyinoluwa Dekalu-Thomas, who had previously been serving as the Acting MD/CEO of NELMCO following the conclusion of Mr. Adebayo Fagbemi’s tenure on May 8th, 2023, has now been officially appointed to the role.

As a result of her transition from the interim position, a vacancy has arisen for the position of Executive Director, Liability Management, which she previously held.

Consequently, Mr. Dimla Joel Nchinney’s appointment as the substantive Executive Director, Liability Management, has received the approval of President Tinubu to fill this vacancy within NELMCO.

These appointments, in accordance with the President’s directives, will come into immediate effect.

Ajuri Ngelale
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
August 25, 2023

 

“𝐈𝐟 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐊𝐮𝐭𝐢 𝐖𝐚𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐨 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐦” – 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚 𝐁𝐨𝐲

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“𝐈𝐟 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐊𝐮𝐭𝐢 𝐖𝐚𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐨 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐦” – 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚 𝐁𝐨𝐲

“𝐈𝐟 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐊𝐮𝐭𝐢 𝐖𝐚𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐨 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐦” – 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚 𝐁𝐨𝐲

The late afrobeat pioneer, Fela Kuti, would likely face criticism and calls for his imprisonment if he were alive today, according to Grammy-winning Nigerian musician Burna Boy.

 

The grandson of Fela Kuti’s original manager, Benson Idonjie, Burna Boy, recently discussed his viewpoint in an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe in New York.

 

He emphasised that Fela Kuti’s experiences during his period were distinct from what musicians would face today, while acknowledging that the contemporary era has particular dynamics.

 

The singer expressed thanks for the circumstances of that time, which allowed Fela Kuti to use his music to transmit his profound words, as she thought back on the significance of the period in which he lived.

 

Burna Boy maintains that Fela Kuti’s influence was made possible by the unique circumstances of his time, which allowed him to express his conscious creativity, highlighting the fact that spirituality was more prevalent in earlier times.

 

He also asserted that ignorance and stupidity predominate in today’s society, although they did not at the time of Fela Kuti.

 

Burna Boy expressed gratitude that Fela Kuti lived during a time when it was possible for people to understand the true significance of his ideas, values, and the profound messages he delivered via his music.

 

He stated

 

Quote:. “𝑊ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝐼 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 𝑓𝑢𝑛𝑛𝑦. 𝐹𝑒𝑙𝑎 𝑖𝑛 ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑔𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑠 ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦, 𝑖𝑡 𝑚𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑎 𝑤ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑎 𝑤ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑒 𝑏𝑢𝑛𝑐ℎ 𝑜𝑓 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑁𝑖𝑔𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑎 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑠𝑒𝑒 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐹𝑒𝑙𝑎, 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑔𝑜 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐹𝑒𝑙𝑎 𝑖𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑇𝑤𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛.

 

“𝑆𝑜, 𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑎𝑦, 𝐼 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝐺𝑜𝑑 𝑑𝑜𝑒𝑠𝑛’𝑡 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑒𝑠. 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝐼 𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑛 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑒, 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤.

 

“𝐼𝑓 ℎ𝑒 [𝐹𝑒𝑙𝑎] 𝑤𝑎𝑠 ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦, 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑛𝑜𝑤, ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑎𝑦 𝑛𝑜𝑡 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑙𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 [ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑐𝑖𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑡𝑦] 𝑏𝑒𝑐𝑎𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑡𝑜𝑜 𝑚𝑢𝑐ℎ 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑖𝑡 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑑𝑜𝑒𝑠𝑛’𝑡 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑘 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑠. 𝑅𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑛𝑜𝑤, 𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑙𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑛𝑜𝑛-𝑒𝑥𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡.

 

“𝑁𝑜𝑤, 𝑖𝑡 [𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑡𝑦] 𝑖𝑠 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑡𝑙𝑦 𝑟𝑢𝑛 𝑏𝑦 𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑝𝑖𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒. 𝐼𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑏𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑛 [𝑑𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐹𝑒𝑙𝑎’𝑠 𝑒𝑟𝑎] 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑖𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑠𝑛’𝑡 𝑎𝑠 𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑒𝑑 𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑑 [𝑎𝑠 𝑖𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦]. 𝑁𝑜𝑤, 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑠 𝑑𝑒𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑝𝑖𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒.

 

“𝐼’𝑚 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 ℎ𝑒 [𝐹𝑒𝑙𝑎] 𝑒𝑥𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑛 ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑠𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑔𝑒𝑡 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑒 𝑜𝑟𝑔𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑐 𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑠, 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑠 ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑢𝑠.”

Omolara Dauda is meticulously preparing to launch her upcoming film titled ‘Igbekun’.

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Omolara Dauda is meticulously preparing to launch her upcoming film titled ‘Igbekun’.

Omolara Raimot Dauda stands out as a rapidly emerging figure in the Yoruba movie sector.

Over the course of five years, she has not only flourished but also ventured into movie production.

Originating from Abeokuta, she is an alumna of Lagos State Polytechnic, boasting an impressive filmography that encompasses notable titles like ‘May 3rd’, ‘HOD’, ‘Omo Ina’, ‘Asigbo’, ‘Aje Adugbo’, and more.

Displaying her versatility, Omolara has not only honed her acting skills but also mastered the intricacies of movie production, successfully spearheading six films – ‘Ipinnu’, ‘Awusa’, ‘Isura’, ‘Daramola’, ‘Ninu Ala’, and ‘Alejo Oru’.

Currently, Omolara is deeply engrossed in her latest cinematic endeavor, ‘Igbekun’, under the direction of Azeez Ijaduade and the management of Afeez Eniola.

The film showcases a stellar ensemble cast including Wunmi Toriola, Kolawole Ajeyemi, Kiki Bakare, Damilola Oni, Shonye Olamilekan, and many more.

Omolara attributes her career’s progress not only to her determination but also to her choice of role models within the industry.

She holds figures like the trendsetting actor/producer Femi Adebayo, Ibrahim Chatta, Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi, and Funke Akindele as her mentors, who have significantly influenced her journey.

Slit dresses

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Slit dresses

Embraced by women of refinement who effortlessly exude style and sophistication, slit dresses invariably grace every occasion, whether social or professional, leaving an indelible mark with their captivating and bold design.

Whether adorning a corporate skirt, an elegant gown, or a statement ‘owanmbe’ attire, the presence of a slit dress invariably announces the presence of a true lady.

Historically, the slit dress, also referred to as a vent—an incision or opening in fabric—served the utilitarian purpose of facilitating movement, particularly when fashioned from non-stretch materials.

However, in the realm of modern fashion ingenuity, slit dresses now serve as deliberate canvases to celebrate the allure of the legs, thoughtfully and artistically enhancing style choices.

Designers, irrespective of fabric constraints, ingeniously incorporate slits into dresses of diverse silhouettes, catering to audacious individuals eager to express themselves through leg-centric fashion.

This audaciousness is the key determinant in the placement of the dress slit—whether it skims the higher or lower lengths of the leg.

Originating from the hemline, the slit travels upward, tailored to reach the desired point on the leg or thigh.

Yet, it’s prudent to maintain a sense of elegance by favoring a modest knee-high slit, as true sophistication finds its embodiment in moderation.

“Nations that have achieved successful soft landings on the moon.”

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“Nations that have achieved successful soft landings on the moon.”

India’s Chandrayaan-3 has accomplished a significant feat by smoothly entering the lunar orbit, marking the most recent success in achieving a soft landing on the moon.

Launched in mid-July, the mission meticulously maneuvered through various Earth orbits, progressively attaining the necessary velocity for its upcoming lunar expedition.

Following a flawless landing on Wednesday, a rover powered by solar energy will commence an exploration of the relatively unexplored lunar south pole. Over its two-week operational span, it will transmit crucial data back to Earth.

The Indian Space Research Organisation shared this achievement earlier through a post on Facebook.

A lunar landing, often referred to as a Moon landing, entails the intricate process through which a spacecraft arrives on the lunar surface.

A “soft landing” signifies the skillful touch down of an aircraft, rocket, or spacecraft that results in minimal damage or disruption to the vehicle and its cargo, in contrast to a “hard landing.”

In addition to India, Russia, the United States of America, and China have all successfully executed soft landings on the moon.

Russia pioneered lunar landings in 1959, achieving a significant milestone.

In 1970, they successfully retrieved lunar samples through an unmanned mission.

The United States achieved its maiden soft landing in 1966.

As of 2022, the United States holds an unparalleled record, boasting a total of 11 successful soft landings globally. It remains the sole nation to accomplish manned moon landings.

China’s Chang’e 3 lander achieved a historic touchdown in 2013, marking the first moon landing since the USSR’s Luna 24 mission.

A groundbreaking moment arrived in 2019 with the success of Chang’e 4, which achieved the inaugural soft landing on the moon’s far side.

This remarkable achievement solidified China’s position as the pioneer in achieving a soft landing on the mysterious “dark” side of the moon.

Moniepoint Microfinance Bank has introduced its new application along with a debit card for improved services.

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Moniepoint Microfinance Bank has introduced its new application along with a debit card for improved services.

Moniepoint Microfinance Bank has unveiled its foray into the realm of personal banking through the introduction of a consumer app and a debit card.

According to an official statement, the newly rolled-out app will empower users to conduct transfers, settle bills, and purchase airtime, while the accompanying debit cards will have the versatility to function at ATMs, point-of-sale (POS) terminals, and online platforms.

The bank emphasized that these debit cards, facilitated by globally recognized payment processors including Mastercard and Verve, will grant users the convenience of seamless and dependable transactions within the expansive network of over 1.5 million businesses currently utilizing its platform.

Highlighting a distinctive feature of the app, Moniepoint underscored the presence of a card dispute resolution mechanism.

This mechanism allows users to register complaints for unsuccessful card transactions and track their progress until a complete reversal is achieved.

In the words of the bank, “Moniepoint Inc., operating through one of its Nigerian subsidiaries, has already achieved a prominent position in the in-person payments sector.

By introducing this personal banking solution, Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, another subsidiary of Moniepoint Inc., seeks to extend its trusted banking infrastructure from serving businesses to catering to their clientele and workforce.”

Expressing the rationale behind this strategic move, Ope Adeyemi, the Senior Vice President for Channels and Sales Tools at Moniepoint, affirmed, “The launch of a personal banking product represents a means to foster stronger connections between businesses and their customers, underpinned by our dependable infrastructure and services.

Our commitment to delivering financial well-being has guided us in this direction.

As we already collaborate with numerous businesses, extending our reliable services to their customers and employees felt like the natural progression.

Through this initiative, we are resolute in our mission to empower countless individuals across the continent.”

The bank also disclosed its intentions to introduce additional services, including salary advances, in the forthcoming months.

“Preserving Personal Privacy in the Digital Age: A Deep Dive with Aisha Lawal”

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“Preserving Personal Privacy in the Digital Age: A Deep Dive with Aisha Lawal”

Undoubtedly excelling in her career, actress Aisha Lawal sets herself apart from some peers by maintaining a low profile on social media, as she explained in an interview with Saturday Beats.

She attributed this choice to her Yoruba upbringing, valuing the prestige of keeping certain aspects private.

A product of Ibadan, Oyo State, Aisha embraced the Yoruba adage that hidden things carry greater value.

With a mother who is a no-nonsense retired principal, she strives to avoid actions that might embarrass her children in the future.

While some actors believe that controversies can elevate their careers, Aisha emphasizes the importance of a clean reputation.

She compares a clean record to a clear blackboard where anything written is visible, unlike a cluttered one.

She champions the notion that every form of publicity, positive or negative, holds value, yet a clean slate is equally advantageous.

Speaking about her role in the popular movie ‘Jagun Jagun’, Aisha Lawal shared her intuition about scripts and how she assesses them.

She looks for challenging roles and evaluates the storyline’s appeal before considering her remuneration.

Her affinity for epic movies sets her apart from many actresses her age, who often shy away due to the intricacies involved.

Aisha’s willingness to embrace challenges stems from her passion for acting.

Amidst the burgeoning quality films in the industry, Aisha expresses excitement about the positive shifts in the movie landscape.

She applauds the strength of Nollywood’s storytelling and celebrates its rise from obscurity, asserting that the industry’s growth is sustainable.

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