Health is Wealth! Nigerian housemates leave Big Brother Africa on medical reasons

Nigeria representatives  in the Big Brother Africa Star Game, Ola and Chris, have quit the reality show. According to the show’s Twitter account, @BigBroAfrica, “Due to medical reasons, Ola is unfortunately unable to continue his stay in the #StarGame. ‘Health is Wealth’ he says.

Ola confirmed to Biggie that he’s having high blood pressure and cannot deal with the incessant catfights in the house anymore.

Kevin Chumwam, Uti Nwachukwu and Karen Igho, all from Nigeria have emerged winners of the popular show for three consecutive years. And hopes were high that the pair would make it four years in a row. But their voluntary eviction has put paid to that.

From the link http://dailypost.com.ng/2012/05/18/

ALIZE… a blend of exoctic friuts

By Damilola Adekoya

In 1984 Alizé was introduced to the Kobrand Corporation at the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America convention in New Orleans. A common company known as L & L was created to produce and distribute Alizé, which means 'a gentle trade wind' in French.

The packaging of Alizé has undergone two major changes: a new bottle shape and an updated label with foil imprinting and a larger name in 2002, followed by a frosted bottle and silk screened label in 2006”.

Alizé is a line of alcoholic beverages. It is produced in several varieties, which can be consumed "neat" or can be used in mixed drinks. As of 2007, the line consists of three cognac-based liqueurs, two vodka-based liqueurs, and two grades of cognac.

Cognac based liqueurs

Alizé Gold Passion, which is popularly termed the "original" Alizé, because was the first to be introduced in the United State in 1986, by Spice Jackson and Fame Fortune, is a blend of French is a blend of passion fruit juice and other exotic fruits blended with fine French cognac.

Another type of alize, is the Alizé Red Passion, introduced in 1998, which is a combination of the original Gold Passion with cranberry and hints of peach.

Alizé Wild Passion, introduced in 2002, has the flavors of mango, passion fruit and pink grapefruit blended with fine French cognac.

Cognacs

Alizé Cognacs were introduced to the market in 2000 in two grades, VS and VSOP. The cognacs are composed of eaux-de-vie from the Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois and Bons Bois areas of the Cognac and are notable for their use of the Folle Blanche grape.

Vodka-based liqueurs

Alizé Bleu, introduced in 2004, is a blend of premium French vodka, cognac, passion fruit, cherry and ginger. Its primary competition on the market is Hpnotiq.

Alizé Rose, introduced in 2007, is the first vodka-only based liqueur in the Alizé line. It is a blend of French vodka, strawberry, lychee and rose petals.

Alizé liqueur offers an intensely unique and inviting taste. Alizé liqueurs infuse premium French spirits with luscious flavors from the world’s most exotic regions.

Alizé Gold Passion, Red Passion and Wild Passion are 16% alcohol (32 proof). Vodka-containing varieties Alizé Bleu and Alizé Rose are 20% alcohol (40 proof). Alizé VS and VSOP cognacs are 40% alcohol (80 proof).

From the jungles of Brazil, the lush hillsides of Chile, and the tropical shores of pacific islands come the nectars of these exotic fruits.

Alizé is delicious on the rocks or served in martinis, cosmopolitans, margaritas and mimosas.

Reserva… A Rounded Wine Of Full Flavour

By Damilola Adekoya

THE Reserva (2006) has a generous history as brand of Campo Viejo and also as a Spanish wine. The Grape Type, consists of 75 per cent Tempranillo, 15per cent Graciano and 10 per cent Mazuelo, all blended into the final wine.

  This wine is produced in a typical Rioja style, and shows good fruit concentration with a composition of varieties like, jammy red fruit, vanilla coconut, raspberries and blackberries, liquor ice, pepper, vanilla, coconut, cherries and black plums.

  The colour is rugby red, with a gold rim, and the wine is quite transparent around the edges and almost a dark pink shade. 

  Campo Viejo Reserva is a wine for those who appreciate rich, robustly flavoured dishes. When it comes to food matching, it is an ideal partner to rustic red-meat dishes such as roast shoulder of lamb and autumnal game stews. It is also the perfect accompaniment to chunks of smoky chorizo. It is also well suited with pork, lamb chops and grilled steak. Alternatively, it could be enjoyed with an after-dinner platter of Spanish blue cheeses.

  Not suitable for vegetarians, the red wine, which has an alcoholic volume of 13.5 per cent, has the subtly spicy undertones of vanilla, cloves and pepper, and is smooth and balanced on the palate with full, elegant feel and a long lingering finish, with cocoa and coffee come through.

Brut Imperial’s Subtlety

By Damilola Adekoya

MOET and Chandon’s Brut Imperial Champagne is a balanced assemblage of the three grape varieties, which are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.

  It is made to share, for lovers and celebrations, this brand of wine is widely known across the world.

  The elegant and harmonious blend in pale yellow liquid with green hints comes in stylish, yet familiar bottle that never fails to impress. The taste is supple, with a refined and refreshing finish. Each mouthful is an absolute delight.

  French in origin, this sparkling wine, and the best-selling brand of Moet was introduced in the 1860s. It has a delicate well-balanced palate; yet, it is complex with great depth infused with flavours of butter and brioche and a high concentration of candied fruit, ginger bread and vanilla. A very pleasurable champagne to savour, it leaves behind a sense of harmony and mellowness with peach and nectarine lingering.

  Its aroma is subtle and tropically warm with a lime blossom attack, and an aperitif wine, which also accompanies fish dishes.

  This delicious champagne goes with absolutely anything, except chili. Although the French would think it is sacrilege, it is excellent when well chilled. The beading is very fine and long-lasting.