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One of the state in Nigeria with an anthem is the Abeokuta state; which has produced notable heroes of Nigerian. Names like  MKO Abiola, Funmilayo Ransom Kuti, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Olusegun Obasonjo, Awolowo etcetera are offsprings of that dear state. There again is situated a very notable rock in the heart of the Egba people the city of Abeokuta called Olumo rock. The meaning of Abeokuta in Yoruba language (one of the languages spoken by the Nigerian people), means under a rock. History has it that whenever there is a war, (guessing inter-tribal wars), It was said to be a fortress and some worship it (the rock) as Orisha (an idol). Worshippers of it told a prophecy long time ago that after the 10th king, the city would experience notable development, call it rumours or whatever you like, the city is way different from the way it used to be long ago, maybe prophecy was fulfilled or time brought the development would be a choice I'll leave you to make. The old olumo rock...

Today happens to be the 7th of December. Nigerians are ready to meet Cardi B at the Eko Atlantic city Lagos for the first annual LivespotX festival happening in Nigeria and Ghana. It starts with Nigerians social media handles trending with Cardi B. She attended a strip club with Naira Marley which was embraced guess because of the colour of her skin. We believe she is living her life. White people can get away with a lot of things while coloured their not try. Some of the Nigerian Celebrities in time past had tried it and didn't get away with it. So gossip to the white folks is good publicity while to the coloured is bad publicity. Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar   generally known by her professional name Cardi B is an America rap artist. It is a thing of note that she's not white in America, she is coloured. Everybody is black in America. She started as a stripper. Cardi B started stripping at the age of 19 after she loss her job in the supermarket. Her employer advised h...

It is another beautiful Sunday morning in the city of Ibadan Oyo state. I have already started seeing Christmas trees decorated with Christmas lights and the Christmas jingles all in preparation for the Christmas holiday. One song which is common about the Christmas songs is “Joy to the world”. In my part of the world prior before an online mall introduced Black Friday; this season is always know to be expensive. I guess it’s caused by demand pull inflation. Everyone wants new clothes, wants to buy food to entertain guest etc and the price of commodities skyrockets. When the song “Joy to the world” start playing, many start growing anxious, thinking of how they would meet up for Xmas and what people would say if they refuse to bring something worthwhile for Christmas; so birth the increase of crime. I would like to proffer three (3) tips to having a merry Christmas:  Good planning: If one really wants to have a great Christmas, it is not too early to start your Christma...

It is almost one of the most important period of the year which is the approach of one of the biggest holiday in the world and that is Christmas. Even my 6years old niece could guess I was talking about Christmas. Many offices are planning the end of the year party and are encouraging exchange of gifts  in the spirit of Christmas. The town of Calabar those years starts to party from the first of December put up lots of free event to create the fun expected during Christmas. Don’t be the “Grinch” the enemy of  the season. Everyone pride in Calabar as the best in tourism and the city that organizes the biggest street carnival in Nigeria. We always want to spend the Christmas holiday in Calabar. But one could decide to add to the excitement by visiting a neighboring state close to Calabar called Akwa Ibom state. The state was together with Cross River before the break way guess they are less than 40 years as a state. People till date still find it difficult to make a dif...

Advertising is one of the major spice or Ingredients of a hangout spot. Without advertisement, a fun spot could just taste like a meal without salt. For couple of weeks now, we had been discussing cool places to chill in Ibadan. But you might be a little disappointed if you go there when it’s a bit scanty but places like the Agodi Gardens having big brand names operating in the garden is not always scanty because folks want to go there for the names and the uninterrupted fun they provide on the regular. The amusement park lacks some level of  maintenance as at last week, even the staffs said their generator had knocked a longtime ago. Now imagine you or your children on a Mary go round depend on PHCN to go for a joy ride. For those not staying in Ibadan, you could only imagine the state of electricity to go on that ride with your children. A park (according my view) should seeks to bring out the child in someone and maybe give one an opportunity to bond with ones childr...

Good morning and welcome to another Friday morning on hangout 9ja. We are still in the city of Ibadan and the location right now is to park. If you’re a good follower of our post, you would know we already talked about OPay in Ibadan. Guess it also operate in Lagos. All you have to do is get on your mobile phone (Android or IOS device) and search for OPay. It’s a prepaid service but must of the ORide bikers are agent of the service so when you call a bike or tricycle to your destination, you’re sure you’ll get your locomotion purse refilled with to move around the city. Merry go round is one of the biggest  fun of park outside the roller coaster (my opinion). Most of the parks have attended, the merry go round are always in a bad shape but one could be lucky to enjoy the one at Ibadan. If one is looking for a thing to bring out the child  in a person, then enjoy the fun robots. Don’t every make the mistake of going to park all by yourself. Learn to go wi...

The best place to enjoy wildlife in Nigeria is in Ibadan. May not be like the east Africa safari but we have lions scattered all around the city. Though it’s the biggest city in west Africa (in Land mass). As we said in the last post about University of Ibadan zoo garden, Agodi garden also have a record of a lion killing humans. A lion killed a man who he’s know by his alias, baba olorunwa which lead to it’s shutdown. But now it’s up and running in a big way. Agodi garden also called Agodi botanical garden (city with one of the first generation university must sound academic) existed since 1967. It was first called Agodi zoology and botanical garden divided into sections for adult and children. It is a 150 acre land for picnic and tourism.  One good thing about Ibadan is the technology of OPay. When you find yourself in Ibadan, and you want to locate a place, all you need to do is get on your mobile phone. Download the app called OPay. It’s available on android and iOS...