Segun Olusola dies at 77

A Nigerian patriarch of Arts, and creator of popular village head master drama series, Segun Olusola, died yesterday. He was aged 77.


A native of Iperu-Remo, Ogun State, he attended the Roman Catholic School Iperu- Remo in 1941, and  was also at Wesley School Iperu from 1944 to 1947, before he later proceeded to Remo Secondary School, Sagamu in 1948.


He started his broadcasting Career in 1955 at the Ibadan station of the Nigerian Broadcasting Service and later became African’s first Television producer with the WNTV now NTA Ibadan in a Television career that lasted till 1987 during which he created the longest running TV Drama series, The village Headmaster  in 1968.

Olusola also served as NTA’s director of Commercial Operations in 1986.

On retirement in 1987 he was appointed Nigeria’s Ambassador to Ethiopia & Resident Representative to the Organisation of African Unity and served till 1993 when he returned home to establish the African Refugees Foundation devoted to the management of the root causes of Refugees and internal displacement.

In 1988, he was appointed as Chairman of the OAU Commission On Refugees until 1993. H e wasalso Leader of the OAU Zambia Election Monitoring Team (1992), he has addressed international gathering on Refugees, Election Processes, Media Development, Conflict Resolution, Culture and the Arts.

Dog rescues an abandoned baby under a bridge in Ghana

A farm dog was hailed a hero after it was discovered that he protected a two-week-old baby abandoned by the mother under a bridge in Winkongo, near Bolgatanga in the Upper East regional capital of Ghana.

Officials say the dog spent the night watching over the child under the bridge. The dog had gone missing for hours and the owner sent out a search party into the forest to find him. The dog was found in the morning under a bridge, near the owner’s farm, with the newborn deriving warmth by nuzzling against its fur.

The baby himself is in relatively good health after his adventure. His umbilical cord had not been cut, and had gotten infected, but the infant was otherwise unharmed; he’s since had all his vaccinations, and is currently in the custody of a local health directorate until new, non-bridge arrangements can be made for him.

Police are investigating. (Ghana News Agency)

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Genevieve Nnaji Becomes Face Of Range Rover In Nigeria

Genevieve Nnaji has done it again. This time she has snagged a multi-million naira Range Rovers deal. The actress was approached by Coscharis to be the brand ambassador  for the car in Nigeria. According to nigeriafilms.com, the company was undecided as to who will be the brand representative and the top on their list was Genevieve Nnaji and Desmond Elliot. Genevieve got the deal as she is steadily growing to become a global brand.

The deal is rumoured to be  about  $100,000 in the first six months of the deal. Subsequent months would make the actress about $250,000 richer.

Culled from: http://pulse.com.ng

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.