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Naija Social Networking Sites

Happy Easter in Arrears people. One of the things I'm focusing on in this post is our Naija versions of facebook.

I don't know if any of you remember the post I had on Naija5? As the name states, it is Nigeria's version of Hi5 - or, well, supposed to be.

As I pondered over this url for a minute, I thought whether they had an actual version of facebook i.e. Nigbook. I typed the url very slowly into my address bar - hoping, praying that this was not the case. I almost jumped for joy when I got this back - Nigbook result.

Sheesh must there be Nig everything? Nigbay (as in Ebay), Nig this, Nig that....

Anyway back to the social networking sites, I have recently discovered the following:


Central Station NG - Celtel's own version of facebook (dont ask!) but like every other money making sensible business, they've added a few extras like downloading music and ringtones, winning free tickets, etc.

Legwork.com.ng - Another meeting place for Nigerians (looks more like a shopping/dating/forum site) is expanding fast and was started by a young entrepreneur.



naNaija - An interesting one, I think its brand new, worth checking out.

Speaking of Facebook, a major vulnerability in the Facebook web security caused pictures of Paris Hilton to be leaked as well as private pictures posted by Mark Zuckerberg (Fbk creater) - more on the story here.

URLs for your perusal:

http://www.naija5.com/

http://www.centralstationng.net/

http://www.legwork.com.ng/

http://www.nanaija.com/

http://www.nigeria-friends.com/


More Naija stuff - What's On?

Dragon's Den Nigeria

Click on the image to visit the site.

Burma Boy Book Reading Tour

Click image below to see details and info of tour:

Apprentice Africa

Click on the image to visit the site.


Naija - What's Been On?

Leila Fowler Lagos Store Opens

The store opened yesterday and will consist of concessions from Peridot & Ruby, GLAM Indian Virgin Remi, Frenzii, Sweetface and Kimora Lee Simmons collection.

Check out the Leila Fowler website

Nayo's Album Release

The album was released in the UK on the 10th of March and can be ordered on the following websites:

WEBSITE -> http://www.nayomusic.com/

HMV -> http://www.hmv.co.uk/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;-1;-1;-1&sku=776187

AMAZON -> http://www.amazon.co.uk/African-Girl-Nayo/dp/B0013PJGCO/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1204209002&sr=8-1

INTERVIEW ON CELEBRITY CORNER -> http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=1437286070&channel=495713462

EXCLUSIVE DOWNLOADS: TIMES ONLINE -> http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article3461978.ece

FACEBOOK GROUP -> http://www.facebook.com/pages/NAYO/12423665655?ref=s

The V- Monologues



Directed by Wole Oguntokun aka laspapi (fellow blogger), the V-monologues was held in and around Lagos and Abuja. Featuring the very best of actresses and Funmi Iyanda, Check out a review on it here.

Speaking of actresses, I found this Essence Magazine article on our favourite Black Hollywood actresses - check it out




Naija - What's To Come

MBGN - coming soon...

More soon.....watch this space

Friday's Videobytes and a Freebie

It's Friday (yippee) and I have a couple of videos.

The first is Donell Jones's This Luv (one of my fav's). Enjoy:

Second video is a Naija group - Fullhouse Crew. Song sounds nice anyway and speaking of Naija groups, here is your free download. It's a surprise. Enjoy:

Third vid is quite an interesting one. It's from "The Beyonce Experience" live show. Check out the link here if you don't know about the dvd. Anyway this is a Jailhouse Skit with some ladies dancing (kinda raunchy), I don't think Beyonce was in the vid though but it's an interesting skit. Watch here:

The last video is a lil' youngin, Bentley Green on the Ellen DeGeneres show. I blogged about him before - or well I put a video up here. Check him out on the show and watch till the end for the surprise lol. Enjoy..

Have a good weekend and enjoy the free song!

Youngins, Careers in Europe and NNPC Floating Station

LOL a very random title I agree.

I didn't realise the deadline for applying for the careers in Europe event is tomorrow! My apologies! It is being held in Brussels (13th - 14th Dec). Details below:

INTERVIEWS WITH TOP EMPLOYERS AT OUR UNIQUE CAREERS IN EUROPE RECRUITMENT EVENT

Brussels, 13-14 December 2007

If you want to boost your career and are looking for the best international jobs, apply now for this prestigious Event.

30 blue-chip companies represented by more than 200 recruiters will be recruiting for positions throughout Europe over the two-day event, consisting of pre-scheduled interviews, spontaneous interviews and company presentations. It provides a unique opportunity for you to meet with leading HR Directors and Senior Business Representatives from various organisations.

Application deadline: October 31st 2007
Apply online at: www.careersineurope.com/event
Find more details attached and on our website www.careersineurope.com

I had some videos I wanted to share a while back but didn't find time to. Look at what our younger yougins are up to!

A Very Young Kanye (lol)

This is a response to Kanye's - We Don't Care

A Younger Awilo (not really) lol

A Very Young Erykah Badu (with all the attitude you can get!)

A Cute Baby Tupac! LOL

A little Beyonce

LOLOL What do you guys think?

Anyway, back to Naij.....as always :o) I got this from a friend and decided to share with those who weren't aware LOL

Introducing - The NNPC Floating Filling Station Project

Before you ask any questions, click on the image below for a link to the website.

Happy Reading :o)