#BlackFriday And The Nigerian Experience. Did You Get Any "Deals"?

Black Friday is the day following Thanksgiving Day in the United States (the fourth Thursday of November), and it’s regarded as the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. On Black Friday, most major retailers open very early and offer promotional sales to kick off the holiday shopping season.

Black Friday is gradually gaining some momentum in Nigeria especially with eCommerce, and the resulting boom in online shoppers. Online retailers like Jumia, Konga and DealDey jumped into the Black Friday sales galore and dedicated shoppers and opportunistic customers rushed online to take advantage of the deals.

However, the Nigerian factor soon kicked in and the result is the mixed reactions on social media. Check out what some customers tweeted below and feel free to share your own Black Friday experience.

PHOTOS: President Jonathan Embraces His First Lady At His Official Declaration

President Jonathan officially declares his intention to contest the 2015 presidential election amidst pomp and pageantry at the eagles square  in Abuja. a day after over 45  school children were murdered and more than 70  others injured in a suicide bomb attack in Yobe State. 

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18-Year-Old Sara Blair Becomes America's Youngest Lawmaker

 At age 18, Blair is youngest state lawmaker in America after  her victory over her Democratic opponent for a seat in West Virginia's House of Delegates.

Sara Blair, who is a West Virginia University freshman, said she would take off spring semester to attend the legislature’s 60-day session in Charleston.

 She'll be deciding on measures from a fiscally conservative perspective with hopes of reducing taxes for businesses.

She reportedly contributed $4,000 to her own campaign to let voters knew she was serious.

She later took to Facebook to express her gratitude, saying that "my generation’s voice, fresh perspective and innovative ideas can help solve some of our state’s most challenging issues."

Her father, Craig Blair, is currently a state senator in the United States.

Source: Huffington Post

Ads Are Coming To Snapchat, Says CEO

According to Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel, ads are coming soon to the app.

Spiegel said the ads would be incorporated in Snapchat's "Stories" feature, which allows users stitch together videos and photos into a slideshow.

The CEO also said the ads would not be targeted and users can choose whether or not they want to view the ads.

Meanwhile, some days ago, the WSJ reported that Yahoo and Snapchat have been having talks, which might lead to SnapChat getting some funding from Yahoo. Exactly how much is however unspecified. 

Source: BusinessInsider

Getting Married Soon? Here's A Chance To Win A 15 Million Naira Wedding!

My Big Nigerian Wedding Season 2 starts at WED Expo!  Registration forms for My Big Nigerian Wedding Season 2 is FREE and can only be obtained at WED Expo – Nigeria’s Largest Wedding Exhibition from Friday October 10th to Sunday 12th! Over 100 exhibitors are waiting to give you the best deals and also WOW you.

There would be two weddings for two lucky couples this time around in Lagos & Abuja. Are you engaged or planning to get married by mid 2015? If yes, you can be the lucky winner of a N15Million Wedding. Either the bride or groom should be physically present to register. Please come along with a passport photograph.

  

Registration will be done at WED Expo Lagos & Abuja.

Lagos: October 10th -12th at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS)

Abuja: October 17th – 19th at M and M Event Center, Beside Nicon Luxury Hotel, Garki.

Time: 10AM to 6PM Daily

Shuga of Shuga Band will be entertaining guests as well as many DJ’s we have lined up to make you have a great time at the Expo. This is different from all other Expos

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The King Of Queens Is Out!

Yemi Alade ‘s debut album, “King of Queens“ is finally out and available on iTunes. It’s a 15 tracker with 3 bonus tracks. Full package! eeh?  

What are you waiting for? Go get yours!

FOR THE LOVE OF COUNTRY: A Dazzling Musical Theatre Showing This Sunday!

The city of Lagos comes alive this September, as For The Love of Country returns to Terra Kulture, courtesy of Slum2School Africa and The Creative Nigeria Project to support charity efforts to raise funds for the Mentorship Hub for urban slums in Lagos.

Music Industry's First Response To Wizkid's AYO Album

So Wizkid's album was released leaked yesterday, and twitter fans, foes and music industry watchers have been agog with the news. Pending a full review, here are some  opinions from a first listen, shared by twitter users.

There are like 2,000 bangers on Wizkid's album. #Ayo
— NotJustOk on Android (@OvieO) September 17, 2014

Wizkid's album art is very dope.
— ESE PETERS (@EsePeters) September 17, 2014

@wizkidayo 's new album is the DOPEST!!! I can't even stress it.. PURE TALENT
— Ameenu Nuhu (@Trigga_Bee) September 17, 2014

Lord! Almost everything Wizkid said in Mummy Mi is what I tell my Mother almost everyday.
— Otto Josiah (@OttoJosiah) September 17, 2014

Beyonce And Jay-Z Set To Release Joint Album

  
Bey and Jay are joining forces to put together a "huge" new album. 
Dash's DJ Skee broke the news on-air after getting word on the collaboration from sources close to the couple, adding that the album is set to be released in late 2014 or early 2015.

We’re waiting!

Source: E! online