LIFESTYLE

Fun Things You Should Be Doing While Stuck In Lagos Traffic

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6 years ago

May 31, 2018

If you live in Lagos then i am sure you are very familiar with traffic in this city.

I once heard someone say that Lagos is synonymous to traffic, like, you do not use Lagos and traffic in the same sentence!

But really you would agree with me that traffic in Lagos can be frustrating and If you are not careful, getting into traffic can just mar your mood and that’s not a very good thing to experience especially in the mornings.

There are various things you can do while you are stuck in traffic to help you ease the tension.

Here is a list of things you can engage in when you are stuck in traffic…

Sleep

For most people, the sleep hours during the weekdays are just never enough. You can get some really good sleep in traffic especially if you are not the one doing the driving.

Eat

Whether it is home-made food or snacks (Hello, Gala!) that are always available for sale by the road side, you can utilize the time spent in traffic for eating as most commuters do not eat before leaving the house.

Read

Readers they say are Leaders right? But most people do not have the luxury of time to sit and read, whether its self-development books, newspaper, blogs, novels or even your children’s school reports or even examination scripts. You can use the time spent in traffic to read.

Pray and prepare for the day

A lot of people rush out of the house, myself inclusive and they do not have time tomentally prepare for the day. Time spent in traffic can be used to pray, meditate, basically clear your head and prepare for the day ahead. At evening too, you can think of how your day went and keep track.

Listen to radio shows

There are loads of interesting radio shows that talk about real life issues, people’s experiences and other things that can be enlightening, educative and fun. You can tune in and follow some of these programs while in traffic. There are also traffic updates you can listen to. This can help you use an alternative route to your destination.

Movie time

For movie lovers and those that have particular love for series, you don’t have to miss out on all the wonderful episodes. You can spend time in traffic watching your movie/series. You can use a DSTV Walka or save videos on your tablet or mobile phone to while away the time.

Smile, meet people

For those that use public buses, you can meet friends, or a future business associate on the bus! So smile, be nice, meet people, build your network and do not be allow the traffic situation to make you uptight or angry.

Listen to music

This seems to be the commonest. There are a lot of people that sell latest music CDs in traffic, so you can patronize them, keep up with the latest releases and update your music library. Besides, listening to good music has a way of relaxing the human body, absolutely necessary to contain road-rage in traffic!

As much as i love to add EAT to the list, i just must caution you about what you should eat while in a public bus.

I once sat beside a man eating water melon in a bus, the sight was horrible. So if at all you have to eat, get a snack. Just get something that wouldn’t inconvenience your neighbour.

If you are the one driving, then these activities may not be for you, so please be careful not to get carried away as that can be dangerous to you and other commuters.

ENTERTAINMENT

“I’ll Pick Any Marvel Series” – Ruby Akubueze

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11 hours ago

May 15, 2024

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Ruby Akubueze, a Nollywood actress, aspires to be part of any Marvel Studios project under Disney Entertainment. She gained recognition for her role as Frances in the television series MTV Shuga. It explores the experiences of young individuals dealing with love, desire, and the complexities of maturing.

In an interview, Akubueze expressed her ambition to work on an international platform, particularly mentioning her desire to join a Marvel series. “I’ll pick any Marvel series; I have always wanted to be on a Marvel project,” she said.

Ruby Akubueze is well-known for portraying Oby in the 2023 Netflix film, Ijogbon.

Kunle Afolayan directed the movie. The movie revolves around four teenagers who stumble upon a bag of diamonds, leading to unexpected consequences. Akubueze described her role in Ijogbon as the most challenging one she has encountered in her acting career.

“It was a lot emotionally, physically, and given the time of the year we were filming, it was challenging because the sun was always scorching and we were always filming outdoors.

“We had like a few scenes indoors, and every day you wake up, we are filming outside and next thing is you would hear the director say, ‘Oh, so you guys are going to start running from here to here,’ and I am like ‘Oh my gosh, again!’

“Like we were always running, it was challenging but it was the most fun I had,” she said.

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The 26-year-old talked about the actresses who influenced her decision to become an actress. She said that she admires both Nigerian actress Ireti Doyle and American actress Angelina Jolie.

“In the Nigerian space, I will say Ireti Doyle. I watched her growing up in Fuji House of Commotion, and she was like a family fav and there is Angela Jolie in the foreign space,” she said.

ENTERTAINMENT

Stella Damasus Celebrates Second Daughter As She Graduates From Columbia University, Earns Full Scholarship To Top College

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13 hours ago

May 15, 2024

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Nollywood actress Stella Damasus is bursting with pride. On May 14, 2024, she took to Instagram to celebrate her daughter Angelica’s graduation from university. Damasus shared a heartwarming video collage featuring pictures from Angelica’s big day.

The caption brimmed with excitement, revealing that Angelica’s academic achievements were not only celebrated by her family but also landed her a prestigious Ivy League scholarship! This is a double dose of good news for the Damasus family, highlighting Angelica’s hard work and dedication.

She said,

“As my second daughter @angelicatooni graduates today from @columbia I give God all the honour and glory. I am grateful for his love, grace, mercy and favour. Angelica’s grades gave her a full scholarship in an Ivy league college. Yes! Today I have the right to brag. My last baby is done (for now 😜😜).”

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Filled with joy she continued, “Proud mama moment y’all. More videos and pictures coming. Prepare to get sick of me 🤣🤣💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽. Congratulations my princess. I love you beyond words.”

Many people filled the comment section with congratulations, and lots of people chiming in about how much Angelica looks just like her mom.

A follower commented, “For a moment I thought she was you❤️❤️❤️❤️Congratulations to her and you too ..We all pray that we experience our kids great successes.” Another said, “Congratulations, her face and yours are same sha ooo.”

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Ä dumbfounded commenter said, “This is your twinnnnnnnnn, Coach!!! Wow,” and yet another said, “Congratulations to you dear @stelladamasus this one is your twin wow . The resemblance is exact. Congratulations dear sis . She will go on to do amazing things in this world. Welldone . Good job sis.”

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FASHION

How To Protect Your Brand Like Veekee James

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15 hours ago

May 15, 2024

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Established fashion designer Veekee James recently shared some valuable wisdom with aspiring designers. In an Instagram post uploaded on May 14, 2024, she focused on the importance of brand protection. Veekee James offered key steps that up-and-coming designers can take to safeguard their creations and build a thriving fashion brand.

She wrote,

“I don’t know anything about the issue going around on social media so I can’t really speak on it! Here’s my advise as someone who has been there done that.”

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In her advice to aspiring designers, Veekee James emphasised the importance of setting clear boundaries with clients, particularly regarding payment and social media recognition.

She cautioned designers against situations where a client offers social media recognition (tagging the designer on a post) instead of proper payment for their work. This puts the designer in a difficult position, forcing them to choose between financial security and potential brand exposure.

She suggests designers establish clear terms upfront with clients.

“Once anyone comes to you with the ‘Do you want money or tag’ phrase, You better run! I’ve had so many of your faves, both in this country and abroad, use that phrase with me and that was it! Today some of these people will give anything to be in my piece! No cap. It just shows no respect or regard for your brand! Once you allow that, it confirms the fact that your brand has no value whatsoever!” she warned.

In her talk, the designer stressed the importance of clearly communicating a brand’s values to celebrity clientele.

“Be wise! Don’t let money come first before the important things! Sacrifice in business is a must! As long as you have made glaring the values of your brand, be ready to collaborate sometimes only with celebs who respect you as well! Never forget that it’s a win-win for you and the celeb! No one is doing you a favour!”

The looks from this year’s AMVCA red carpet that were designed by Veekay James

She stressed the importance of both staying true to your beliefs and not relying solely on celebrity clients for publicity.

“Don’t be desperate to be known through a person! You must know that only God is the LIFTER of Men! He will use only the people He chooses to lift you! Don’t try to do what only God can do for your brand! Don’t expect publicity from every celebrity and make desperate decisions without thinking!” she said.

The celebrity designer added,

“If you want to be a fashion designer, go and research the true meaning of being a designer! So that you don’t end up being a tailor parading him or herself as a designer! If you are a designer, do the work of a designer!”

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