With the return of the biggest survival reality TV show, Gulder Ultimate Search, there is palpable excitement in the air as fans wait to see the contestants in the jungle.

Gulder Ultimate Search began in 2004 and ran for 11 consecutive seasons before taking a break in 2014. The show is back after a 7-year hiatus with season 12 themed ‘Age of Craftsmanship’.

With the unveiling of the 18 Gulder Ultimate Search contestants headed to the jungle, many Nigerians are excited to see how they tackle the challenges they will face and who will be the ultimate champion. From past seasons, contestants were given tasks that tested their physical and intellectual abilities and teamwork.

The best part? MultiChoice, the owners of DStv, has confirmed that GUS will show on three channels! Following the successful conclusion of Big Brother Nigeria Shine Ya Eye, all eyes will now be on Gulder Ultimate Search as it begins on Saturday, October 16, 2021.

Tope Oshunkeye, Executive Head of Marketing, MultiChoice Nigeria, said, “The show will air on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv channel 151), Africa Magic Urban (DStv channel 153) and Africa Magic Family (DStv channel 154 & GOtv channel 2) from October 16, 2021, and will continue to air every Saturday and Sunday night till December 19, 2021, from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm.”

The chosen 18 will be spending nine weeks in the jungle as they compete to become the ultimate champion and go home with over 50 million worth of prizes.

May the ultimate man/woman win!

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As they say, when life gives you lemons, make lemonades. Well, former BBNaija reality TV star, Mercy Eke is sure turning her lemons into a cocktail party. After a long hiatus on the ‘Mercy and Ike’ reality show, which eventually went south due to relationship issues. The sought-after media personality is back on our screens with a bang! 

Making a comeback is one of the most difficult things to do. On the ‘Mercy What Next’ show, she explains why she broke up with Ike and the aftermath of that experience. She also gives an insight into her new business, endorsements, and life as a single lady. 

Mercy Eke is here to tell you that she has a lot more to offer as this will be conveyed via the new reality show. The former reality star has proven to be unstoppable in her quest for success, and we’re here for all of it. 

If you’ve been itching to know what your fave has been out and about, then don’t miss exciting episodes from the ‘Mercy What Next’ show airing every Sunday on Africa Magic Showcase, channel 151 and also on Showmax at 18:00.

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The much anticipated reality show, Mercy What Next returned on Sunday, October 10, 2021 with so much excitement from fans and viewers. The former BBNaija reality star has decided to let us in on the recent developments in her life since the fall out with ex-lover, Ike Onyeoma. She has also made it a point of duty to share detailed and unfiltered aspects of her life in order to keep viewers entertained.

Here are some interesting things you should expect from Mercy Eke on this new show.

Her Past Relationship

If you’ve been wondering what went wrong with the ‘Mercy and Ike’ show, then this is for you. The first episode of the show started off with a mini story regarding her breakup with ex-BBNaija housemate and ex-lover, Ike Onyeoma. The reality star, Mercy Eke considered the relationship a failed one with zero efforts from her partner. Tune in to listen to everything she had to say about the relationship. 

Her Businesses

As we all know, when it comes to making cool cash, Mercy Eke takes the front seat. She recently launched an offline fashion store called M & M Luxury. She runs an oil and gas company as well as a real estate company named Lambo Homes. This and many more of her day-to-day business activities will be unveiled on the show.

The Mercy Brand

After winning the Big Brother Naija show in 2018, it’s no surprise to see the reality TV star leverage the stardom to build a successful brand for herself with ardent support from her fans called the ‘Mercenaries’. She disclosed on the show that she’s venturing into Nollywood to pursue an acting career. Mercy Eke is ready to hold us by our hands to show us what she’s been up to with her brand. Baby girl is not relenting on ‘em endorsement deals too. *winks*

Her Relationship Status

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Mercy Eke has finally revealed her new relationship status – and guess what, she’s engaged! You didn’t see that coming, yeah? The good news is that she’ll be spilling more tea on the show regarding ‘Mr H’. Who else can’t wait to see the lucky man?

Her luxurious lifestyle

We can’t deny that Mercy Eke lives a fairytale lifestyle. From acquiring exotic cars to gracing elite parties, we’re itching to enjoy this luxury ride with her. On the first episode of the show, she made it clear that she’s all about the luxury life, and this will go beyond acquiring assets to taking on more trips. Well, say hello to ‘Mercy the Explorer’.

There you have it, Mercy Eke is back on our screen to serve us more juicy content as we tour through her world of living, and we certainly can’t wait to see what she has in store for us. 

Don’t miss exciting episodes from the ‘Mercy What Next’ show airing every Sunday on Africa Magic Showcase, channel 151 and also on Showmax at 18:00.

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Gulder Ultimate Search Season 12 has kicked off, and our 18 brave contestants are already facing challenges as they make their way to the jungle.

Every season, Gulder Ultimate Search takes us on a journey through time to seek out a treasure that many say are mere tales of legends. This season, The Age of Craftsmanship, takes us back to a small town called Ijuka, which existed many centuries ago.

A mysterious craftsman named Akolo appeared in the town one day and settled down amongst the blacksmiths and woodcarvers. He soon began to teach the best among the people because his skills were superior to theirs. His name spread beyond the town, but what drew the attention of many was his special brew.

Akolo’s brew was nothing like any that existed in the town. He used ingredients which no one had ever seen before that he got from trading his great works with European merchants. The king soon heard of his fame and appointed Akolo to be a member of his advisory council.

Although Akolo formed a close bond with the king, he never revealed the recipe of his brew. That was a secret Akolo guarded jealously. As the fame of his brew grew, trading routes began to pass through Ijuka, and many sought to taste his brew. Ijuka became a prosperous town, and soon enemies began to gather.

They were jealous of Akolo’s wisdom and his close bond with the king and wanted the secret of his brew for themselves. They tried several times to kill to no avail. Fearing for his life, Akolo left the town for the mangrove forest with his secret brew recipe and all his knowledge, never to be seen again. Ijuka, a once prosperous town, suffered Akolo’s absence and was soon laid to waste by foreign invaders.

Now, the council of elders has chosen 18 brave warriors to go back in time to The Age of Craftsmanship to search for the iron chest containing Akolo’s secrets. These 18 warriors have endured several challenges to prove they are worthy of retrieving the iron chest of the wise craftsman Akolo.

Which of them would find the chest and open it to reveal the secret of the craftsman?

Find out as Gulder Ultimate Search airs every Saturday and Sunday at 8 pm on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv channel 151), Africa Magic Urban (DStv channel 153) and Africa Magic Family (DStv channel 154 & GOtv channel 2).

May the best warrior win!

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On October 9, 2021, MTN subscribers in many parts of the country experienced a service outage on the network. For some hours, some subscribers were unable to complete transactions through the MTN network. 

While the situation was resolved in about five hours, MTN has apologised and compensated customers for the inconvenience. In addition to extending time-bound subscriptions for customers who were affected by the outage, the telecom giant has gone further to refund every customer for the data and airtime they used between 12pm and 7pm on Saturday, 16th October 2021. 

Here’s the transcript of the CEO’s message to all MTN customers:

Y’ello,  

My name is Olutokun Toriola. I’m the CEO of MTN. 

Last Saturday, we had an outage that left our customers without a connection for several hours. On behalf of the entire MTN team, I want to start with a heartfelt apology. We are truly sorry for the disruption this caused for so many in our MTN family.  

We know that millions of people rely on us to stay connected to their loved ones, to manage their businesses, to coordinate their lives. We take that responsibility, and privilege, very seriously. That’s why we are putting new measures in place to make sure we never experience anything like last Saturday again.  

Our technical teams have traced the cause of the problem to an error that shifted all our 4G customers onto the 3G band. This overloaded the 3G band, causing a domino effect that impacted the whole network. Our engineers were able to resolve the problem. 

I know that recently other technology companies have suffered outages. I want to reassure you that last Saturday’s event is in no way connected to those. This wasn’t sabotage, it was a regrettable error.  

 While we work to strengthen our network to prevent further disruptions of any kind, we wanted to find a way to say sorry. Something more than extending the validity of all time-bound plans by 24 hours, which we did as soon as service was restored.  

So, while we can’t give you back the time you lost last Saturday, we can give you back what you spent yesterday. Every customer on the MTN network has received a refund for the data and airtime that they used between 12 noon and7 pm yesterday. We hope it shows how much we value our customers. You truly are our most important focus.  

We all have challenges, each and everyone of us – young or old, personally or professionally. What matters is how we respond. With you by our side, we will continue to improve and grow.  

 Thank you for all your support.  

Thank you for walking with us over the last 20 years.  

We look forward to the next 20 and more with you.  

We move!

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Mercy Eke has always loved the reputation of being a ‘hot girl’, so you can imagine that everything about her screams HOTNESS. This translates not just to her looks or social media account but also to her partnerships and content. 

The BBNaija Season 4 winner has taken all of that fiery energy and placed it in the brand new season of her show, Mercy What Next. After letting fans into her chaotic relationship with Ike in the first season of the show and subsequently calling it quits, Lambo is back with more. And as always, she starts the first episode with explosive comments about her relationships, mistakes, future plans, business and more. Here are seven outrageous things she said during the premiere of her show:

1. The matter of her relationship with Ike: She called the relationship a disaster and blamed Ike’s age for the major reason why things didn’t work out between them. She also said 80% of their relationship drama was on him. In her words, “Before I jump into another relationship, I have to be very careful and to know if what I’m getting into is worth it because the last one was a disaster. I tried and he can say that. Even when everybody thought we were not dating or I didn’t love him. He knew that I loved him. He didn’t try. I don’t blame him, I think it’s his age”.

2. The low-down of everything happening in her life: In case you missed it, Mercy is more than just a pretty face – she’s a CEO. Her breakdown of everything happening in her life will have you wondering how she juggles it all. She shared, “The Mercy brand is taking over the world. I’m venturing into acting. Did I tell you guys that I’m also into oil and gas? I supply diesel to companies now. My Lambo Homes is doing amazingly good. M&M Luxury – I have my offline store launching soon. I’m doing a lot of things that I hardly have time for myself. I mean since last year guys, I haven’t even left the country because I’ve been working back to back. It’s not easy trying to move this brand to my permanent site.”

3. Mercy revealed that her move to acting hasn’t been so smooth: She was dropped from a couple of movies. She said, “I’ve had a lot of scripts and I’m beginning to think that movies are something I should do more of. And I’ve had a lot of scripts that I did not really put effort and energy into. Some I was dropped and replaced, but that won’t stop me. So welcome me, all the actors and actresses in the building. I’m ready for that movie, I’m ready for that script. Just hit me up. I’m a bit expensive, but you know what you’re getting.”

4. Mercy has so many clothes and shoes now, her wardrobe can’t even contain them: She shared that she’s had to redo her entire space because she needed something new for the new season. “So talking about new things; you know, new things, new season. I just bagged season 2 and I’m all ready for it. So I changed my interiors, I changed my furniture in the house, cos I got tired of them. I wanted something modern and cute. I had to change everything in my walk-in closet because my shoes were getting plenty and I started putting them on the floor. My clothes could not fit in my closet and I just needed to walk around my house again and change everything.” 

5. What Mercy Eke wants you to expect in season 2: If you thought Mercy’s lifestyle was flamboyant before now, she wants you to expect even more. “This season 2, I’m hoping for the best. I’m hoping for a lifestyle show. I want to do more trips, maybe another car – I need a Lambo.” 

6. She’s planning to trick her mom into moving permanently to Lagos: Mercy announced on the show that she wants her mom to come to visit, and if possible stay in Lagos with her forever. “What is she even doing in Owerri sef. She can actually visit and spend some months here before going back to Owerri. That’s if I will let her go back.” 

7. The Mr H situation: Mercy finally put the rumours to rest. She has a new man and that’s that about that, but everyone’s gonna have to wait for a while to finally see him. “Mr H is someone, he’s there. He’s a man. But like I said, this is too early to expose him, because he’s been warning me. But hopefully, I can show you guys my Mr H. He’s handsome, cool, loving, caring. Soon, you’ll get to know who Mr H is.”

Mercy Eke didn’t say this – but it’s perhaps the most outrageous thing about the premiere. Her idea of a workout session includes a few cardio workouts and a ton of twerking. It’s the most hilarious thing you’ll hopefully get to see more of on the show.

If there’s anything this first episode tells us, it’s that there is bound to be an abundance of hot tea this season with special appearances from Mercy’s team, family, friends and Mr H. Catch the second episode this Sunday at 6 pm on Africa Magic Showcase.

From October, DStv viewers should expect a lineup of new and thrilling content on DStv as the festive season approaches. As always, the show will also be showing on Showmax and will be available to Premium subscribers free of charge. For more information on these and other Africa Magic programming, visit www.africamagic.tv or follow the verified social media pages of DStv and Africa Magic.

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The return of the Gulder Ultimate Search Season 12 themed Age of Craftsmanship has been greeted with positive reviews and commendation on its first weekend.

The reality show returned to screens and aired on Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17.  The first weekend focused on showing the transparent and rigorous selection process of applicants from over a thousand to the final 18 that made it to the jungle.

As part of the selection process, those who made the longlist had to undergo a two-day rigorous adventure at the Sea School before the final contenders were selected.

Many Nigerians took to social media to express their joy for the return of the much-anticipated survival show.

One Kofoworola wrote: “Whoever wins the Gulder Ultimate Search deserves it o, the audition no be beans o.”

“Gulder Ultimate Search is part of my childhood”, another person wrote,” “Seeing it back on screen is wonderful. The first and second episodes are already gripping.”

Many commended Nigerian Breweries for yielding to the request of Nigerians and bringing back what is arguably Nigeria’s best reality TV show.

The show airs on DSTV and GOTV on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 pm to 9 pm with repeat episodes aired during the week.

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Gulder Ultimate Search Season 12 began on Saturday, October 16, and 18 adventurers have made their way back to the Age of Craftsmanship to start their search for the hidden treasure.

The 18 contestants will compete for the ₦50 million prize, the secret to the craftsman’s special brew and the glory of being the ultimate champion. 

Initially, sixteen of them made the final selection, while four wildcards were selected for the public to secure their spots. Nigerians chose the last two to join the others in the jungle. 

Gulder Ultimate Search Season 12 airs on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv channel 151), Africa Magic Urban (DStv channel 153) and Africa Magic Family (DStv channel 154 & GOtv channel 2) on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 pm till 9 pm.

Here are the contestants:

1. Adedamola Adewale Johnson

Damola is a 26-year-old film director and writer. He studied Zoology at the University of Lagos but didn’t practice it and chased his passion for art. For Damola, what drives him is the need to become a better person and pursue his dreams. And he believes that is what Gulder Ultimate Search is all about.

Damola also works as a business developer within the tech industry. He considers himself to be unique with his combination of brains and precision. He owns a motion picture company and hopes his movie will be on the big screen one day.

2. Chidimma Veronica Okeibe

Chidimma is a 29-year-old Human Resources manager and a project assistant. She hails from the umuonyeukwu autonomous community in Ikeduru LGA in Imo State. Having participated in student politics at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Chidimma believes she has the leadership qualities to win the ultimate prize. She’s a teacher and has a passion for teaching the younger generation how to make the right career choice.

Gulder Ultimate Search gives her a platform to vocalise her passions and has already given her some training experience that has changed her outlook on life. She says she is on the show for the adventure and to achieve a better life.

3. Damilola Opeoluwa Odedina

Damilola is a 25-year-old cinematographer and a video editor who hails from Ogun State. He has a first degree in Economics and a postgraduate degree in Journalism. He values honesty and accountability and is a firm believer in God. His passion for sports and activities led him to audition for Gulder Ultimate Search.

He also has a passion for sports development and hopes to be a catalyst to transform the Nigerian sports sector. He believes that “service to humanity is the best work of life” and that every gift and talent one possesses should be for the good of people around them.

4. Emmanuel Ifeanyi Nnebe

Emmanuel is a 29-year-old paralegal and a model hailing from Anambra State. He was the face of Sapphire 2020. Emmanuel has always wanted to be a part of something bigger and step out of his comfort zone, and part of that was applying for ulcer Ultimate Search. According to him, he’s on the show because of the money and his love for adventure.

He is self-motivated with a desire to be a lawyer someday. He plans to start a fashion school if he wins Gulder Ultimate Search. He is writing a book and looks forward to publishing it soon.

5. Esitima Francis Edem

Esitima Edem is a 24-year-old graduate of accounting from the University of Port Harcourt. She is also a model and a caterer. The aspiring model hopes to become the first female winner of Gulder Ultimate Search.

She runs an NGO which takes care of the needy by providing their basic needs (clothes, food, etc.) and hopes to use the prize money to enlarge her efforts and grow her catering business. She plans to model for a major brand. She thinks she has all it takes to beat the world and come out tops.

6. Gerald Oghenemeka Odeka

Gerald Odeka, known as Speedstar, is a 35-year-old professional athlete. He won Gold, Silver and Bronze at the 2012 edition of the National Sports Festival and was at the World Athletics Championship in Russia in 2013. He also works with the paramilitary.

As a father of five, Gerald has a soft heart towards children and works with an orphanage which he hopes to expand if he wins the prize money. He plans to run a sporting bar, return to school and set up a business for his wife if he wins the ₦50 million prize. He also hopes to bring good content to the show and create a platform for himself that he plans to build on after the show.

7. Iniabasi Eme Umoren

Iniabasi is a 26-year old computer technology graduate. Following his passion for music, he is a singer and a music producer. He won the ‘Kill Ma Beat’ competition in 2018 and goes by the stage name “Saint Bond”. According to him, he has a production credit on DJ Cuppy’s album. 

Ini has a black belt (Shotokan karate), and he plans to entertain the viewers and says he will be the “life of the party” during the show. If he wins the ₦50 million prize, Iniabasi plans to give back to his community through charity and promote his music career.

8. Jennifer Goodness Okorie

Jennifer is a 22-year-old student of philosophy at Delta State University. Knowing she wanted to compete on Gulder Ultimate Search, Jennifer learnt how to swim ahead of the competition as that would have been her major hurdle. 

She is an athlete, runs a small fashion business, and loves listening to different genres of music. She plans to be a broadcaster at graduation. In its 11-season run, no lady has won the reality show, but the 22-year-old athlete wants to be the first ultimate woman.

9. Mfon Mikel Esin

Mfon Esin is a 27-year-old freelance writer, model. He’s passionate about entertainment, enjoys the game of soccer and is an ardent supporter of Arsenal FC. He likes adventure, writing and reading. In 2013, he made it to the final selection stage of GUS but was not selected as a contestant, and now he is determined to make the most of it.

He says he is a Casanova and considers himself uniquely charming. He dislikes injustice and would go to any length to ensure people are treated right. He aims to be the Ultimate man and wants to rewrite the history of Gulder Ultimate Search with his story.

10. Odudu Ime Otu

Odudu is a 22-year-old student of business and an athlete. He enjoys playing basketball and sees Lebron James as his role model. Odudu decided to go for Gulder Ultimate Search to help his mom take care of the family. 

He wants to be a model and owns his Not-For-Profit Organisation. His dream is to play basketball at a professional level and also be a business consultant.

11. Olayinka Gabriel Omoya

Olayinka is a 26-year-old graduate of Bowen University who is an artiste, a writer and a content creator. He considers himself to be pleasant and down to earth and has a great sense of humour. He hopes to be an A-list musician and redefine the afro-pop genre.

He is very determined to win the Gulder Ultimate Search Season 12. He hopes to be an A-list musician, redefine pop music, and use the prize money to boost his music career.

12. Omokhafe Racheal Bello

Omokhafe is a 34-year-old realtor and entrepreneur from Edo State. She is a microbiology graduate from Ahmadu Bello University and owns a soap brand.

Racheal is a good cook and likes to sing. In her spare time, she indulges in her part-time passion for tie-dye. She hopes to establish her cosmetic business and poultry farm if she emerges as the Ultimate Woman.

13. Opeyemi Samuel Ishmael

Samuel is a 35-year-old IT expert with a multinational company in Nigeria. He is working towards becoming a Scrum Master in the next year. He plays basketball for leisure and also loves mountain climbing. Already, he has climbed three mountains and has a target to climb four mountains before the middle of 2022.

He had made five attempts in the past to be on the GUS show but failed. Now that he is here after several years of trial, Samuel hopes to be a brand ambassador for Gulder, and he believes we should ‘never give up on things you find achievable.’

14. Orevaoghene Godswill Oboh

Oreva is a 25-year-old businessman and a graduate of Electrical Electronics. He is an MC and runs his own event lighting company, which he founded in 2019. 

He plays the bass guitar and is also a model. His dream is to grow his business and offer unique services. Oreva plans to set up a standard fitness centre and standardise his event lighting business if he wins the GUS ₦50 million prize.

15. Osasere Agbonile JNR

Osas is a 32-year-old fitness instructor, a model who plays football in the state amateur league. He is the third child in a family of five. He grew up in a military family seeing his dad give back to the country, which inspired the same selflessness. He applied for the Nigerian Defense Academy 11 times but couldn’t get in. 

Osas dreams of owning his own NGO to cater to the less privileged, with a desire to give them hope for a better future. He likes to enjoy life behind the camera as a part-time actor. He is a personal fitness trainer and also has an online fitness platform. He hopes to use the prize money to help the community.

16. Solomon Yankari

Solomon is a 26-year-old fitness instructor, a personal trainer and owns a gym in Bauchi. He loves to explore and is the reason why he hikes and organises boot camps for fitness enthusiasts. He is working towards building a fitness and music community. He aspires to be successful in the fitness industry and to build a gym franchise. He also sees fitness as a way of helping people build a healthier life and to be better versions of themselves.

17. Tobechukwu Okoye

Tobechukwu is a 26-year-old technician, car tracker installer and part-time student. He enjoys watching football and is a fan of Real Madrid. He’s intelligent, creative and wouldn’t shy away from any challenge that comes his way. He plans to change his career and family’s current situation if he wins the GUS Season 12.

18. Tosin Michael Emiola

Tosin is 33-year-old and works as an air traffic control simulator officer at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Kaduna. He has mastered the art of multitasking and can read, write, speak, and talk simultaneously without losing concentration, and he has a flair for MCing and being a talk show host.

He is married and has a daughter. Tosin is a good cook and has a fresh, organic and undiluted tomato paste business which he hopes to turn into one of the biggest brands in the country. This is Tosin’s 5th attempt, and he has finally made it to the Jungle. Tosin doesn’t plan to play second fiddle, but be the Ultimate man. 

Which of these men and women will become the ultimate champion? We’ll watch to find out.

Gulder Ultimate Search airs every Saturday and Sunday at 8 pm on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv channel 151), Africa Magic Urban (DStv channel 153) and Africa Magic Family (DStv channel 154 & GOtv channel 2).

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The biggest survival reality TV show, Gulder Ultimate Search, is back, and Season 12 kicked off with a bang.

As with previous seasons, Gulder Ultimate Search seeks the strongest and fittest Nigerian who will spend weeks in the jungle to prove themselves the ultimate champion. With over 20,000 applications in the space of eight days, regional screenings in Lagos, Enugu and Abuja were tough to weed out those who wouldn’t survive the jungle’s harshness.

38 participants made it through to the next stage and had to face the rigours of boot camp to prove their strength. Remember the Man O’ War training from NYSC? This was ten times more grilling. The 38 men and women ran through several training courses that challenged their speed, endurance, eye to hand coordination and ability to swim.

Some dropped off immediately, while others seemed to shine amidst the complex tasks as the day progressed. We saw some faces stand out during the challenges. Chidimma Okeibe was one of them as she breezed through the regional screening with the ease of a ranger. Iniabasi Umoren also caught eyes from the onset as he didn’t let the intensity of the challenges faze him.

After the final selection, 18 contestants were chosen to face each other in the jungle. With the new season, themed ‘Age of Craftsmanship’, we can’t wait to see how they will conquer the challenging quests to become the ultimate champion.

Who will it be? Find out as Gulder Ultimate Search airs every Saturday and Sunday at 8 pm on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv channel 151), Africa Magic Urban (DStv channel 153) and Africa Magic Family (DStv channel 154 & GOtv channel 2).

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Traditionally, a 70th anniversary is referred to as a platinum anniversary as the gemstone symbolises true love, rarity and strength. This can very well describe Coca-Cola’s relationship with Nigeria since its introduction in 1951. 

To celebrate Coca-Cola’s 70 magical years of operations in Nigeria, a slew of activities have been mapped out as the company seeks to tell its story, emphasise its Nigerian roots, and engage fans and consumers with exciting activities at all touchpoints. If Coca-Cola’s previous events are anything to go by, you’d know they create the grandest and most memorable experiences. 

Interested in following and participating in this journey? Here are four interesting activities to look out for!

Nigerians of Coca-Cola

The real magic of Coca-Cola is evident in its ability to be recognisable in virtually every country in the world. Additionally, the company has an extensive track record of sustainability initiatives that have served to improve the lives of hundreds of millions across the world, especially in Nigeria. It is with this insight that the company seeks to tell the stories of Nigerians that have been impacted by the company’s initiatives and its value chain, in a series aptly titled ‘Nigerians of Coca-Cola’. The testimonial series will lead up to the d-day of Coca-Cola’s 70th anniversary and will focus on select people of diverse tribes narrating their unique stories and how Coca-Cola has made a difference in their lives.

My Coke Moments

If you look long and hard enough, there are huge chances you are likely to come across an old picture of you or a loved one with a bottle of Coca-Cola, at a past celebration or a meetup with friends. Such is the magic of Coca-Cola; its pedigree of being present even in the micro-moments and memories of its consumers transcends generations. As part of Coca-Cola Nigeria’s 70th-anniversary celebrations, the company encourages consumers to share memories and photos of younger versions of themselves with a Coca-Cola in hand. Participants of #MyCokeMoments are also set to be rewarded with amazing items for sharing these wonderful memories with the world. 

Share A Trip With Coke

Between the parties, shopping, cooking, and travelling, this time of the year can be pretty chaotic. To help ease some of this discomfort and share some of that magic, Coca-Cola hopes to create memorable experiences with its consumers, right before we swing fully into the holiday season. Nigerians plying popular bus routes in major cities such as Lagos, Port-Harcourt, Kano, and Ibadan will be provided free rides alongside gift items as part of the company’s anniversary celebrations.

Magical Anniversary Event

The campaign activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Coca-Cola in Nigeria will culminate in a grand event set for a later date this year. The event will feature the best of Nigerian entertainment and other attractions celebrating the rich, unique and diverse culture of Nigeria. 

The celebration of Coca-Cola at 70 coincides with the launch of Coca-Cola’s new global philosophy, Real Magic – a new platform built from lessons of the last 18 months: that we can find the magic all around us when we come together in unexpected moments that elevate every day into the extraordinary. The past seven decades have been a celebration of love and a passion to refresh Nigerians one bottle at a time. With decades of stories, Coca-Cola is an indispensable part of Nigeria’s history and this celebration emphasizes its enchanting love story with the country in the most magical way.

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On October 8, 2020, only seven days after the 60th independence of Nigeria, the youth began a powerful movement. For the first time in a while, they came together as a united front to demand an end to police brutality. 

The End SARS movement began as an online agitation against a corrupt arm of the Nigerian Police Force, ‘Special Armed Robbery Squad’. But it soon became a fight against all forms of police brutality and moved from the streets of Twitter to the actual streets of Nigeria. The youths, assisted by forward-thinking Nigerians created a system that worked without any visible leaders or authority figures.

They figured out financing, legal, clean-up, health, security, and even tech-support. Within two weeks, the protest had become a well-oiled machine of young people tired of the nation’s state, coming together to speak in one voice. They needed a way to be heard. They wanted to speak so loudly, that the ruling class, made up of quinquagenarians and older, would have no reason to turn deaf hears to their request.

This need gave birth to what is perhaps the most iconic phrase from the entire movement – ‘Soro soke!’. It’s a phrase in Yoruba that simply means, ‘speak up’, but figuratively means ‘speak without fear or cowardice’. You can also simply say ‘Soro soke werey’, meaning ‘speak up mad person’ in Yoruba.

This phrase is a chant of encouragement for protesters, where whoever is leading the chants would say ‘soro soke!’, and the protesters will reply, ‘end SARS!’. It gave them a way to uniquely encourage each other to continue to fight and hold on to their common goal. It is a battle cry, a tone of rebellion, and a chant of unification against police brutality and terrible governance.

It has also become a word of warning laced with disrespect and contempt at anybody who has insensitive words about the movement. On Wednesday, October 14, 2020, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwoolu got to feel some of this contempt as he attempted to address protesters. Many of them believe that his decision to stay on the fence about issues affecting the lives of young people in Lagos is disrespectful and insensitive. Hence, he felt the full force of ‘Soro Soke Werey’ as protesters chanted at him while he tried to beg them to retreat.

Yet, the word that is seemingly harsh and condescending can also be a form of endearment among friends. Used sarcastically or humorously, it can unite comrades in arms fighting for the same cause. It has become firmly rooted in the sands of pop culture and socio-political times in Nigeria.

‘Soro soke Werey’ or ‘soro soke’, just like the movement that made it a consequential part of pop culture, is going nowhere anytime soon. The supposed ‘lazy’ Nigerian youths have now found their voices, and nothing is going to take it away from them. As long as they have their voices, they’ll continue to chant, ‘Soro soke Werey!’ And the whole world will just have to stop and listen.

This story was first published on October 29, 2020.

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The events of October 2020 in Nigeria shows clearly that no one is insulated from the activities of the rogue unit of the police, Special Anti Robbery Squad – SARS.

From celebrities to religious leaders, everyone seems to have an unpleasant tale to tell of their SARS experiences. The #EndSARS protest’s call for the disbandment of this rogue police unit released an avalanche of these SARS stories.

The sight and sound of SARS leave a bad taste in the mouth of many Nigerians. Read some of these experiences below. #EndSARS.

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ALAT by Wema, Nigeria’s first fully digital bank, will host the third session of its Talk Series on Thursday, October 28, 2021, via teleconferencing application, Zoom.

Akah and Claire Nnani, actor, and artist; Hannah Jonathan, Sex Therapist and Funmilayo Falola, Head, Marketing Communications and Investor Relations, Wema Bank, have been confirmed as speakers for this session. The event will also be moderated by multi-talented media personality and co-host of hit YouTube show, OffAir, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi.

Akah Nnani, a Nollywood Actor and Youtube content creator, has starred in Nollywood favourites such as The Royal Hibiscus Hotel, Tinsel, Jenifa’s Diaries and Omo Ghetto The Saga. He is currently starring in a new ShowMax series, ‘Ghana Jollof’ alongside comedian, Basketmouth.

Claire Idera Nnani runs an independent design workshop in Lagos and teaches students. She has previously worked as a freelance fashion designer and illustrator and boasts of a robust portfolio with clients like Lisa Folawiyo, Zashadu, Refashion Africa, Grey Velvet, Hugo Boss amongst many others.

Hannah Jonathan is a certified life and sex coach whose goal is to help singles and couples find joy in sexuality and sensuality.

Funmilayo Falola currently heads the Marketing Communications and Investor Relations function in Wema Bank. She has over 16 years of experience in the marketing and communications sector and has held various managerial positions in different companies within and outside the sector.

The Nnanis will share more details about their partnership and speak about “Relationship and Work: Lines Not to Cross,” while Hannah Jonathan will discuss “Managing Sexual Depression and Embracing a Healthy Sexual Lifestyle.” Funmilayo Falola, will share insights from her personal and professional experience on “Juggling Finance and Relationship Decisions”.

Healthy work-life balance, especially during the pandemic, has been one of the biggest issues for young professionals across the world. The audience will have the opportunity to send in questions before the event using #ALATTalkSeries on social media or via the live chat option during the session.

The Talk Series is a virtual session for young Nigerians to exchange ideas and insights about life, relationships, technology, and finance, offering them informed opinions from experts and other experienced young professionals who are knowledgeable in various areas.

This edition, themed ‘Relationship, Love and Work: How To Juggle It All‘, will provide young Nigerians with the skills and information that will assist with combining a hectic work lifestyle with a healthy sex/love life.

According to a statement by Mrs Falola, “We are fully committed to encouraging young Nigerians to build meaningful partnerships while maintaining financial independence and developing their business skills. With the Talk Series, we are encouraging young professionals and other young Nigerians to discuss critical issues in a safe environment and find solutions with peers and other experienced minds.”

ALAT by Wema has continually shown support for young Nigerians across the country through various youth-friendly initiatives, including a partnership with SociaLiga and other initiatives tailored towards the youths.

The company has also won numerous awards, such as the Best Digital Bank and Best Mobile App in Nigeria at the 2017 World Finance Awards, Best Digital Bank in Africa at the 2018 Asian Banker Awards, amongst many others.

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The Playlist Shuffle Season Two kicked off with a bang, and Njideka Akabogu, Lead PR & Comms Adviser at ID Africa, shares some of the songs that connect her to home.

Njideka may not be a morning person, but her playlist is the perfect start to her day. From Burna Boy to Ciara, Njideka’s playlist has enough pop and r&b songs to put you in the right mood. We didn’t know Njideka was such a daddy’s girl until we heard her talk about how ‘Find Your Way Back’ by Beyonce makes her think of her father and how much she misses home.

When she’s not missing her dad’s hug, Njideka is off being a boss chick. As a communications professional, Njideka has worked as a content strategist, content creator, fashion editor and communications consultant. And to put her in boss mode, she cites Rihanna as her source of inspiration.

With songs to guide the way, we see a sneak-peek into Njideka’s life and work on Netng Playlist, and it’s filled with love for her work, life and laughter. Watch her episode on thenet.ng/playlist and catch up on Season 2 as more episodes air every day at 6 pm.

The Playlist Season Two features 15 young Nigerians who work in the exciting world of Public Relations (PR) and technology, as they show us how music helps them balance their work-life experience.

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Thinking of what to do this weekend? Relax! Showmax is ready to feed us sizzling entertainment.  

Today, October 22, 2021, the video streaming platform will release its first original comedy series shot in Lagos and Accra, ‘Ghana Jollof’, and we can confidently say that this is the moment that we’ve all been waiting for. 

Do you want to know what it’s like to sample two different cultures? Good news: Ghana Jollof is here to serve up exceptional content that gives us a glimpse into the cultures of Nigeria and Ghana. 

The comedy series which was filmed in Lagos and Accra stars multi-award-winning comedian Basketmouth, who also doubles as Executive Producer, comedian/actor Buchi, AMVCA-winning comedian, Funnybone, actor Uzor Arukwe, who starred as the dreaded crime boss, Knight, in Sugar Rush and popular YouTuber, Akah Nnani.

Joselyn Dumas, a nominee for the Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA), heartthrobs Mawuli Gavor and James Gardiner bring in the Ghanaian touch to the series alongside the ‘Queen of Ghana comedy’, Jacinta Ocansey, popular reality star Portia Freelove, model and actress Brihanna Kinte, veteran actor Jackson Albert Davies, actress Korkor Oyeba Mensah, and multiple-award-winning comedian/actor, Kalybos. 

You won’t want to miss out on the show’s hot episodes, which will serve everything from humour to cultural fusion.

Ghana Jollof arrives on Showmax on October 22, with new episodes weekly. Sign up at www.showmax.com and start watching from as little as N1,200 p/m.

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As a content video producer at ID Africa, Seyi Adeyemi has his pulse on the best of Nigerian music, and he’s happy to share it with us all.

To start his day, Seyi likes to listen to Christain music from the likes of Nathaniel Bassey, but when he wants a bit of ginger, he prefers songs like ‘‘Anjade Loni Eledumare’’ by Ebenezer Obey. He’s a big fan of the jùjú musician as he cites the song ‘‘The Horse, The Man and The Son’ as advice for young people to avoid sycophancy.

To make great videos like Seyi does, you need to be in a ‘‘creative zone’’, and to get there, Seyi highly recommends Lo-fi music, which he says helps him concentrate. When he’s not listening to Lo-fi music, Seyi is jamming up Wizkid’sWizkid’s Made In Lagos Album, which he says has no bad songs.

Seyi is a true Yoruba boy, so don’t be surprised to find him listening to songs like ‘Amorawa’ by Wande Coal ft Burna boy or ‘Le Fenu So’ by Lord of Ajasa ft 9ice. If you’re looking for the best party music, look no further than Seyi’s music. None of that slow sitting down stuff, in his words, “if it doesn’t have shepketeri vibes, don’t call me.”

With songs to guide the way, we see a sneak-peek into Seyi’s life and work on Netng Playlist, and it’s nothing but fun vibes all the way. Watch his episode on thenet.ng/playlist and catch up on Season 2 as more episodes air every day at 6 pm.

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Confusion was the order of the day for Gulder Ultimate Search contestants as they spent their first day in the jungle.

The contestants met this season’s host, Toke Makinwa and the taskmaster, Kunle Remi, as they arrived at the jungle entrance. Both were there to guide the new warriors on the beginning of their quest to become the ultimate champion.

The first sign of confusion was when they were instructed to take only the food items they could carry. The contestants scrambled for food items in a rush, which made the host and taskmaster angry for the disorganization. We’re yet to see if the council of elders will punish them for that, but in a way, they already were. Having to eat their yam dinner without salt should be punishment enough.

Then one of the contestants, Omoya of Clan Amo (Blue team), couldn’t find a leg of his sandals. We don’t know if there will be a punishment for that, so we’ll wait and see. On the way to camp, the three clans almost got lost as they tried to find their way to the camp area, following the landmarks left for them. When they eventually got to the camp, Toke and Kunle were already waiting for them.

Then they had to build their home. Even though the taskmaster provided them with all the items they needed, it seemed like a difficult task for our warriors. There was so much confusion about what goes where that Kunlre Remi had to step in thrice to call them to order and give them clues about setting up their camp. Thankfully, they were able to set it up just as dusk fell.

We hope they don’t continue to be this disorganized because, for the challenges ahead, they would need their wits and work together as a team.

Don’t miss any episode of Gulder Ultimate Search Season 12 as it airs every Saturday and Sunday at 8 pm on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv channel 151), Africa Magic Urban (DStv channel 153) and Africa Magic Family (DStv channel 154 & GOtv channel 2).

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What started as a rocky first day in the jungle escalated into an equally shaky first night for the Gulder Ultimate Search contestants as they got into a heated argument.

As the warriors settled down for the night, after a saltless yam and palm oil meal, a heated argument ensued at one corner of the camp between Chidimma, Jennifer, Omokhafe and Omoya. The ladies accused Omoya of peeping at them while they were bathing. As the arguments heated up, the rest of the contestants stepped in to try and resolve the situation.

Jennifer said while the ladies were bathing, they had put their lantern a little distance from them so the light wouldn’t reflect on them, but they would still be able to see. Jennifer stated that Omoya had passed by them, knowing fully well that they were bathing, and he also took their lantern to go and fetch water.

As she explained what happened, Omoya began to shout and trade insults with Chidimma, calling her illiterate, while she said he didn’t have home training. Chidimma shed more light on the situation as she told the rest of the camp that when Omoya approached where they were, she told him to turn back as they were bathing. She said Omoya insisted that he wouldn’t look at them and still went ahead to take the lantern. She also questioned Omoya’s decision to fetch water when they went to bathe, saying why was it then he realised he wanted to get water.

Omoya’s defence was that the ladies were bathing on the roadside, which led to where he could get water and should have gone farther in. He also said that he assured them that he wasn’t facing their direction when they alerted him to their presence. This statement got Chidimma upset, and Mikel and Opeyemi had to step in to calm her down. The rest of the clan didn’t seem too inclined to involve themselves in the situation.

Eventually, they simmered down as they needed to get some rest for the day ahead of them. Who do you think was in the wrong, Omoya or the ladies? We wonder if the council of elders will have anything to say about what happened tonight.

Find out more as Gulder Ultimate Search Season 12 airs every Saturday and Sunday at 8 pm on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv channel 151), Africa Magic Urban (DStv channel 153) and Africa Magic Family (DStv channel 154 & GOtv channel 2).

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After the tasking day that the Gulder Ultimate Search Contestants had to overcome, they meet at the place of talking drum to decide the fate of the losing team – Clan Irin.

The three clans had their first task, the slippery slope, where Clan Iroko came first, then Clan Amo. Sadly, Clan Irin came last, and all six members – Mikel, Damilola, Chidimma, Ishmael, Omokhafe and Godswill, were at risk of going home.

The taskmaster, Kunle Remi, inquired from the team why they failed, and Chidmma suggested that the male-female ratio of their team left them with less manpower to help them complete the task. To that, Kunle said, “what a man can do, a woman can do better”, citing that having fewer men was not an excuse for them to lose.

At the place of the talking drum, there is a black calabash filled with black stones and one white stone. Whoever picks the white stone goes home. One after the other, Clan Irin members blindly picked stones from the pot. In the order they took

As fate would have it, they all had black stones when the clan members revealed their stones. The council of elders had decided to give them another chance to prove their worth as warriors worthy of becoming the ultimate craftsman. All the clans went back to the camp with joy in their hearts to prepare for another day.

Don’t miss any of the action on Gulder Ultimate Search Season 12 as it airs every Saturday and Sunday at 8 pm on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv channel 151), Africa Magic Urban (DStv channel 153) and Africa Magic Family (DStv channel 154 & GOtv channel 2).

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Clan Iroko set the pace for team winnings as they were declared victors of the slippery slope task.

The challenging course was in a muddy field that saw the clans crawl through a muddy barrel tunnel, climb over a steep A-board, climb across a monkey bar to a box containing puzzle pieces. They had to use their ropes to drag the box back to the starting point and assemble the puzzle pieces correctly.

Clan Iroko set a quick pace throughout the task as they were the first to crawl through the barrel tunnel with their rope. They quickly scaled the steep A-board using their rope to pull each other across to the other side. They made climbing across the monkey bars look easy with how fast they did it.

Using the rope, they tied the box and pulled it back to the start together. Once back at the beginning, Kunle Remi, the taskmaster, gave everyone a clue about the puzzle, “only one colour should face a side.” This clue didn’t take them too long to figure out, and they put the wooden puzzle pieces together to reveal the Gulder brand logo 

Clan Amo came in second as they were able to finish their puzzle, while Clan Irin came in third, and their puzzle was not looking too good. The taskmaster declared Clan Iroko the winner and told Clan Irin to prepare to be at the place of the talking drum as one of them would be going home. Our warriors made their way back to the camp.

Don’t miss any of the action on Gulder Ultimate Search Season 12 as it airs every Saturday and Sunday at 8 pm on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv channel 151), Africa Magic Urban (DStv channel 153) and Africa Magic Family (DStv channel 154 & GOtv channel 2).

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