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Venus Williams: Starting from the bottom
Williams, 30, has won five Wimbledon and two U.S. Open women's singles titles. She and her younger sister played tennis since childhood, practicing five hours a day, the excellence of focus, coupled with unlax discipline, laid the foundation for the two sisters to dominate the tennis world.
By woodrow portie4 years ago in Humans
Why I Had to Spill Goat Blood in Front of My Father Before Becoming Actress - Mercy Aigbe
Acting and being a movie star is seen as a thing of glamour and prestige today, but that has not always been the case. Even till today, a lot of parents don't want their children going into the movie industry for a number of reasons. Some believe that the industry is corrupt and will make their children to "spoil", some believe that there is no money in the industry. There are a number of different reasons why some people don't want their children going into acting, and for Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe, her father was of this same reasoning. Now, during a new conversation with the people at the Edo State International Film Festival, Mercy opened up about her journey into the movie industry, her father's pushback against it, and how she ultimately overcame. Here's what Mercy Aigbe said.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
The 14-year-old sales champion
Marquette Andrew has sold more than $80,000 in Girl Scout cookies since she started selling them at age 7. The best salesperson in the world today doesn't care if you call her "little girl." Every day after school, she went door to door selling cookies. After a few years of training, the shy girl became an expert salesman, and at the age of 13, she found the secret to marketing. And it all started with a dream.
By orlando hanafee4 years ago in Humans
JJC Skillz Opens Up More About Funke Akindele Break Up in New Interview
Nigerian musician, movie producer, and actor JJC Skillz publicly broke up with his wife, Funke Akindele, earlier this year. Since their breakup, both parties seem to have quickly moved on with their respective careers. Funke Akindele is now in politics and running for the office of deputy governor of Lagos State with gubernatorial candidate, Olajide Adediran. JJC Skillz too has now gone ahead with the launch of his new business, an app called Afristar that is supposed to connect creatives like musicians, actors, etc with people who are willing to and interested in hiring them.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Why I Used to Insult People Who Don't Like Burna Boy - BNXN
Nigerian singer BNXN is having an amazing year. Earlier this month, the singer took home the Headies Award for Next Rated Artiste, and he has also been responsible for a number of hit songs including Finesse, Feeling, In My Mind, Kenkele, and more. One thing that BNXN, like a lot of famous people, are not new to and get a lot of is criticism and hate comments. BNXN himself is a victim of hate comments but says that because he, before becoming famous, engaged in the same fan drama, hatred, and criticism he now experiences, he cannot be too upset about it. Here's what exactly BNXN said about the issue.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Modern-Day Mix Tape
For me, I travel through time and space through music. Music is my time travelling companion. The force that opens the portal. It is and always has been music. I am able to be moved from here to there most easily through what I hear. Music is how I travel through time. Music is my first love and my last love. I have had many loves in between where it started and where it will end, but it always has been and always will be music for me. My one true. That and Jesus, which goes without saying but I should say it. Considering Jesus loves music. "Don't be a prude- not when it comes to music" is something I think I have heard him say....
By Jamie LeFebvre 4 years ago in Humans
Why I Changed My Name From 'Oyinkan' to 'Ayra' - Ayra Starr
Nigerian singer and MAVIN superstar Ayra Starr has made quite the name for herself. From recording hit songs like Bloody Samaritan, Away, Beggie Beggie, among others, to going on to perform in amazing locations all over the world, the 20 year old star is blazing a path for herself and doing an amazing job of crafting a wonderful career for herself. But, according to Ayra Starr, there was one very big thing that was mightily crucial at the beginning of her career. One thing that could have easily made or break her career if it went wrong. That thing was the decision of her name.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
Nkechi Blessing Reveals Plainly How Much Asaba Actors Make
A lot has been said and rumored about when it comes to the dealings within Nollywood and how the entertainment industry, especially the movie and TV industry works in terms of compensation for their actors. A lot of people believe that there isn't a lot of money to be made from acting, and sometimes, these claims are made by people in the industry who are actors, so it is not the kind of claim that is easy to dismiss. Still, as much as people complain, nobody ever really gives concrete numbers in terms of how much they make or how much the industry pays. But now, Nigerian actress Nkechi Blessing is pulling the veil behind this and talking about how much Asaba actors, who many people believe are the worst paid actors in the industry, actually make.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Humans
The legend of PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi
On July 17, 2009, the construction of the USA Pavilion, one of the largest pavilions at the Shanghai World Expo, began in the Pudong area of the Shanghai Expo. The US Pavilion is a total investment of US $61 million. On July 1, 2009, the organizers of the USA Pavilion announced that PepsiCo will be the global partner and exclusive soft drink and snack food sponsor of the USA Pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai Expo. Coca-Cola is arguably the oldest brand of soft drinks in the United States, but why should Pepsi be chosen as the soft drink sponsor of the U.S. Pavilion?
By Berard Jackson4 years ago in Humans
A post-80s who has experienced three entrepreneurial failures
Li Ke, a post-80s college student who failed three times to start his own business, finally found his way to wealth -- cleaning home appliances. In just three years, the company has grown from an initial investment of 20,000 yuan to millions of yuan. A few days ago, Li Ke told reporters about his business bitterness and happiness, experience, and harvest.
By Mohandas York4 years ago in Humans
