2Baba drops brand new single, Frenemies, ft.Waje

Just when you thiink he is finished and belongs to history, he release another classics that will take one to the dancefoor; we are talking of music icon, 2Baba, who has  premiered a  new single titled ‘Frenemies’ featuring Waje live on YouTube special event tagged “An Evening With 2Baba”…

The single is another masterpiece by 2Baba with exceptional production by young and vibrant producer and singer, Richie.

2Baba’s lyrical brilliance shines on the reggae-influenced pop track about enemies who disguise as friends.

Its ingenious music video, a Lucky Doors Production, also was premiered during the YouTube event.

This year, 2019, makes it 20 years since 2Baba scored his first hit as a member of the now-defunct Plantashun Boiz with their debut single ‘Knock Me Off’, in 1999.

To celebrate this illustrious run in music, a series of activities, projects and events for the year including a book, a documentary, an album, merchandises, fete, fundraiser, concert and parties were held.

The word ”Frenemies” was first used in the music circle by crossover star, Alariwo, in the years gone by.

Charlyboy visits inmates to mark 69th birthday celebration

Foremost Nigerian entertainer, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, widely known as
Charlyboy, has visited Ikoyi prisoner's to mark his 69th birthday celebration.

The veteran singer told Newsmen that, “it’s been quite a long time that we
were born into this prison called Nigeria.”
Charlyboy said, he is a prisoner and he has been a prisoner from birth because Nigeria, his country of birth, is a prison yard.
Born on 19 June, 1951, the singer, songwriter, television presenter, publisher,
and producer, said this when he visited those in Ikoyi Prison, Lagos State, a
place he described as hell.
Charlyboy, also known as Area Fada, stated this on the occasion of his 69th
birthday.
The music producer, widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most controversial
entertainers alive and has over time built his brand around major international,
national and local controversies said young Nigerians were yet to realise that
they are in prison.
The singer, turned activist today visited Ikoyi Prison in Lagos State
with members of Our Mumu Don Do group and Na We Be Government
Movement as part of activities lined up for his birthday.
The renowned singer made the visit alongside Solo artist, Mrs Anehita Aletor
who shares the same birthday with him, as well as Augustine Omoifo who is
the organizer of the prison tour.
Charlyboy and his Movement also used the opportunity to help in facilitating
the release of some prisoners awaiting trial for over a decade or more.
The Area Fada and his team, also fed over 200 inmates during the visit.
Speaking, the Area Fada said, ” it’s been quite a long time that we were born
into this prison called Nigeria, and the first thing that comes to mind on a day
like this is to visit those in hell. If we are in prison, then you can only imagine
where they are.
“This is the only way we can reach out, the only way we can save a life.
“Unfortunately, majority of us don’t even know we are in a dungeon. Unless we
realize this, we will continue in this eternal anguish.
“But like I have always said, the survival of our country depends solely on the
ability of our young men and women to break out of this prison by fire by
force, whether them like’am or not. Enough of this nyamanyama.”

World Music Day: France sets to hold concert in Nigeria on Friday

THE Institut français du Nigéria yesterday said it is set to hold a musical concert to celebrate this year’s World Music Day in Nigeria.

Ms Cécile Mercier, Cultural Programme officer of the Institut, said in a statement that the celebration, scheduled to hold this Friday would boost relations between France and Nigeria.

The World Music Day “Fête de la musique, in French” is an annual music celebration that takes place globally on the 21st of June, every year.

According to her, on this Day, the citizens of a city or country are allowed and urged to play music outside in their neighbourhoods or in public spaces and parks.

“Free concerts are also organized, where musicians play for fun and not for payment.

“The first all-day musical celebration on the day of the summer solstice originated by the French Minister of Culture, Jack Lang and Maurice Fleuret and was first celebrated in Paris in 1982.

“The day is now celebrated in over 120 countries around the world; this year, the Institut français du Nigéria decided to put a spotlight on electronic music, inviting the French DJ Praktika.

“He has been living in West Africa; Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and now Mali, for 5 years, which explains the breadth and originality of his music style.

“He infuses African tones into his electronic productions, and the result is definitely worth it,” she said.

She further revealed that after a two-day workshop and co-creation with local artists “talking drums and other instruments” there would be two-hour DJ set by Praktika at the Institut.

"My future plan"-Jose Mourinho

Former manager of Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid Jose

Mourinho has revealed his next plan.

The Portuguese is eyeing up a national team job for the first time in his

managerial career.

Mourinho, who also handled Inter Milan and Porto has not had a job since

leaving Man United in December 2018.

There have been many speculations about his next move but he has now

finally revealed his plans.

He told Journalits, I want to compete in new competitions.

“I think about the World Cup and the European Championships.

“For a long time I have had the desire to try out such an adventure. Right now,

I see myself more at a national team than with a new club.

“Is Portugal the right team for me? Not necessarily.”

Donald Trump officially announces 2020 presidential re-election bid [IMAGES]

United States President, Donald Trump, has officially declared for re-election
bid in 2020.

• Trump made the announcement yesterday, at a political rally in Orlando,Florida.

Trump declared that the 2020 election will be a “verdict on the un-American
conduct of those who tried to undermine our great democracy, undermine
you.”
He announced that his new slogan would be “Keep America Great,” pledging to
wage a relentless battle on behalf of his supporters.
Trump said: “Our political opponents look down with hatred on our values and
with utter disdain for the people whose lives they want to run
“The Democrat agenda of open borders is morally reprehensible, it is the
ultimate act of moral cowardice for failing to defend Immigration and Customs
Enforcement agents.

“Democratic position on immigration is the greatest betrayal of the American
middle class and, frankly, American life.
“A vote for any Democrat in 2020 is a vote for the rise of radical socialism and
the destruction of the American dream
“Imagine having a Democratic president and a Democratic Congress in
2020,They would shut down your free speech. Use the power of the law to
punish their opponents, which they’re trying to do now anyway.
“They would strip Americans of their constitutional rights while flooding the
country with illegal immigrants in the hope it will expand their political base.
“Tonight I stand before you to officially launch my campaign for a second term
as president of the United States.
“This election is a verdict on whether we want to live in a country where the
people who lose an election refuse to concede and spend the next two years
trying to shred our constitution and rip your country apart.”

Be nicer to your customers than your competitors-Omolola Onabanjo

Omolola Onabanjo, a graduate of Banking and Finance from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago- Iwoye, Ogun State, is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of LollyPop Accessories. In this interview with Pressmen, she speaks about her voyage in the world of business and e-commerce.

What inspired you to go into this line business?

I was inspired by  my love for smartphones.  Back then  in school when Blackberry was the trend and there was a high demand for the product among students, I had one and my friends had interest in it, so I saw  that as an avenue to help them get it and as well make profit. That was how one friend would tell another and gradually referral started coming and everyone would come and tell me to help them get a blackberry. When I realised my business was fast spreading and I had no money to stock up phones as it was capital-intensive, I had to focus on the weakness of Blackberry which was their weak battery and at the fact that power was bad in  our school environment so I  had to key into power banks which  started moving so  well and that was it for me. Everyone needed one either you are a blackberry user or not. You just don’t want to be with a switched off device.

What was your start-up capital?

To be candid I started my business with zero capital, the strategy I used then was to help some of my friends and my colleagues who wanted to buy or sell a new or used smartphone, laptop, and some other gadget at a commission. I used to ensure these products come with a proof of ownership to be on a safe side and I was later able to design a black and white poster which I pasted on school notice boards and strategic places where students could  easily see it and through that I got a lot of referral and those commissions as time  went  on became the capital I channelled towards my business. I then started buying flash drive in bulk, memory card, hands free and power bank to sell.

How would you say the business has grown since starting?

Thank God for social media and e-commerce platforms, my business has amplified since the invention of these platforms. They have really enhanced the growth of my business and helped me survive even without a physical outlet yet. I run my business 100 per cent online, through retweets on Twitter and shared post on Facebook,  I have been able to make sales and send my product to 30 states so far in the country.

What are some of the challenges you have faced since starting the business?

Being an entrepreneur in any society comes with different challenges depending on the product or services rendered, the major ones I have faced is trust issue, many anonymous hide behind different accounts on social media to defraud people, hence making it hard for legit imate ones like me to convince buyers to pay before delivery, so what we do is to initiate ‘pay on delivery’  if you are in Lagos and also in Ibadan, as I have representatives there as well. Another challenge is capital to further broaden my business and lastly is logistics in terms of delivery.

What can the government do to address these challenges?

The government should make access to loan for start-up easy with minimal interest and also gear up private organisations to invest in start-up business by so doing it enhances both the business and the economy at large.

 How do you source most of the gadgets you sell?

I get my products from Amazon and other International e-commerce stores.

What are some of your expansion plans?

One of my plans is to have an offline outlet very soon which is going to major in varieties of accessories to gadget, a store that will meet all your accessories need.

Also, to set up campus representatives. I will love to have students in each campus in Nigeria that sell my product. I have already done that with my alma mater but I’m working towards other universities as well. This will help with brand awareness and also help the student to make extra cash while schooling. It could be a form of side hustle while nurturing their entrepreneurship spirit

Can the tech sector diversify the country’s economy from oil?

Definitely, this is the 21st century- the conceptual age and the world is becoming more digital on a daily basis with advanced technology. So at the moment, technology at a steady rate is shifting the country attention away from oil.

Advice to other entrepreneurs?

Be nicer to your customers than your competitors.

If you are working on a product that’s going to be consumer-facing, then feedback is invaluable. You should be out there being brave and talking to people and asking for feedback as much as possible.

HID GLOBAL Partner's African Governments, Stakeholders Close African's Identity Gap

HID Global,  partners with Africa's Government, leading Stakeholders, to help close African's identity gap.

Making the announcement yesterday, in Johannesburg, Vice President and Managing Director, Citizen ID with HID Global Jessica Westerouen said, “HID Global addresses each step of the citizen identity journey and everything government agencies in Africa and other emerging markets will deploy complete solutions for issuing driver’s licenses, social security cards, passports and other national ID documents."

HID Global a worldwide leader, trusted identity solutions.The three-day conference will be hosted from yesterday 18-20 June 2019 in Johannesburg by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) of the Republic of South Africa.

The initiative builds on HID’s proven track record of enabling effortless
and worry-free identity verification for the citizens of African nations, with a
steady cadence of ongoing deployments across the continent.

 “Our initiative tackles the challenges of serving citizens living in remote, unconnected areas who are at the greatest risk of marginalization and exclusion, and aligns well with the ID4Africa organization’s ‘ID-4-All’ movement aimed at facilitating economic development and the success of humanitarian aid, government services, and other critical programs.”

HID Global will be at ID4Africa 2019 demonstrating its extensive product family
that powers the trusted identities of a government’s people, places and things.

 She stated further that,  the annual conference, HID Global will be hosting an exclusive media round table today Wednesday, 19 June 2019, offering media the opportunity to engage with the company’s spokespersons, ID4Africa’s Ambassadors and other external stakeholders.

This will help to solve the technological, infrastructure and other deployment challenges that prevent citizens from having the official identification they need to access government services and programs. Which will help solve the technological, infrastructure and other deployment challenges that prevent citizens from having the official identification they need to access government services and programs.

This Paves the way for convenient and secure mobile access to government programs and services. Tanzania is using the platform to provide e-permit and e-immigration credentials over the air to citizens’ smartphones, ensuring they can be assigned or revoked in real time and verified anywhere by an official with a smartphone.

Jessica highlighted the constitutes of the initiative as HID Mobile Biometric Solutions: This  Enables disenfranchised citizens to be enrolled into government identity programs regardless of their location. The solutions bring empowerment, freedom and connectivity to those who need it most, while
creating new capabilities including “passport-free” border crossings and fraud- resistant pension programs.

HID Secure Issuance Solutions: This have been chosen by multiple African
governments for existing and planned national ID, resident ID, driver’s license,
voter ID and refugee identification programs. HID FARGO Connect moves issuance to the cloud so governments can serve citizens anywhere, and the HID FARGO printer family was recently expanded to include world’s fastest retransfer printer for high-volume card personalization.
HID Global e-Passport: Provides the fastest path to launching an end-to-end
citizen ID program, from data capture through personalization and issuance. It is at the heart of Tanzania’s award-winning program that has made travel easier
and more secure for citizens.
HID Access Control Solution: Ensures that only authorized people can enter
government facilities using a smart card or a mobile ID carried on a smartphone.
The latest fingerprint reader speeds employees through checkpoints with
increased security and convenience of an estimated 1.1 billion people worldwide that cannot officially prove their identity, it is believed that approximately 500 million live in sub-Saharan Africa.

Problems worsened in war-torn African nations where each conflict adds to the millions of displaced people who flee without the necessary identification documents will receive basic legal, social and economic rights and opportunities.

Speaking to our correspondent about HID Global , she said HID Global powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places and things. We make it possible for people to transact safely, work productively and travel
freely. Our trusted identity solutions give people convenient access to physical
and digital places and connect things that can be identified, verified and tracked
digitally. Millions of people around the world use HID products and services to
navigate their everyday lives, and over 2 billion things are connected through HID technology. We work with governments, educational institutions, hospitals,
financial institutions, industrial businesses and some of the most innovative
companies on the planet. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, HID Global has over
3,000 employees worldwide and operates international offices that support more.

Being able to verify people’s identities is critical for a nation’s growth and
prosperity and yet nearly half of all African citizens can’t prove who they are to
vote, travel freely and receive government benefits and services.

Jessica added that, Problems worsened in war-torn African nations where each conflict adds to the millions of displaced people who flee without the necessary identification documents will receive basic legal, social and economic rights and opportunities.