Maisie Williams is currently one of the most popular and loved actors in the world. She plays Arya Stark, in HBO‘s hit show Game of Thrones where she made her professional debut in 2011.
She’s also an entrepreneur, and an activist. Yet to this day, she has no formal qualifications to her name. Her career has been built upon a symphony of seemingly normal opportunities that evolved into extraordinary, life changing events.
At TEDxManchester earlier this year, Maisie tells the story of working on what ended up becoming the biggest television show of all time from the age of 12.
She spoke about how, at age 10, she told her mum she wanted to stop schooling, how she got into stage school, how dancing was what she wanted to become, and how she got the GOT role.
She discusses why she thinks right now is the perfect time to build tools for communities and how her platform, Daisie, will redefine creative collaboration.
Daisie is a social media platform aimed at creative people in the world of arts, fashion, tv, film, photography, music, and literature. The aim of the app is to bring individuals from across industries together, to help foster collaborations with other artists and provide an alternative route into creative industries.
Don’t strive to be famous, strive to be talented, she advises.
KieKie takes viewers through the season finale of “Shopaholic”, Lagos edition. In this episode, she looks back at Season 1’s Lagos Edition highlights. Specifically, she explores her top shopping destinations across the city.
Throughout the episode, KieKie shares her exciting discoveries, highlighting her best purchases. Moreover, she shows standout fashion moments from the season.
The show takes viewers to various shopping spots. Initially, KieKie visits luxury boutiques. Then, she reveals hidden shopping gems in Lagos. As a result, viewers get expert shopping advice.
Earlier in the season, KieKie led viewers through Lagos’s vibrant shopping scene. She explored numerous stores during her adventures. Subsequently, she uncovered unique local treasures.
On her shopping sprees, KieKie discovered various items. For instance, she found fashionable clothing. Additionally, she explored interesting gadgets. Meanwhile, she provided detailed insights about each location.
Throughout the series, KieKie acted as a knowledgeable guide. She helped viewers understand Lagos’s shopping culture. Finally, she offered valuable tips for finding the best deals.
KieKie’s charismatic personality enhanced the show. She made shopping adventures exciting for viewers. Ultimately, she created an engaging insider’s guide to Lagos shopping.
“Shopaholic” shows KieKie’s honest reactions to the city’s different shopping places and the costs of living a city life. She takes viewers with her on a shopping trip in each episode and shows them what she bought.
Season 1 was about shopping in Lagos. Expect season 2 to be about shopping in Abuja. Then, season 3 will be about shopping in your country, city, or town. Tell KieKie about the best places to shop in your area. Watch new episodes every Friday on Lady Laide Media’s YouTube channel.
Subscribe to the series and turn on notifications so you won’t miss an episode! Get ready to go shopping with us and discover the best places to shop in Nigeria. New episodes are available every week, and you can also watch them in French.
Nigerian comedian Basketmouth has openly expressed his frustrations with the state of Nigeria’s economy and its leadership.
During his appearance at the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA), Basketmouth addressed two major concerns in his interview. First, he emphasized the continuous rise in inflation. Then, he highlighted the rapid devaluation of the naira. He went on to explain how both issues are severely affecting the lives of everyday Nigerians.
He said,
“There’s nothing that can happen, quote me anywhere. Think about it, in 1970, the year I was born, it was one naira to a dollar and this year it’s one dollar to 1600 naira. There was never a time from that time to date that the dollar crashed and went back to what it was and stayed there. It has never happened; think about it.”
Basketmouth criticized Nigerians who say ‘E go better.’
“Every time it changes, all the conversations you’d be hearing is ‘E go better, E go better.’ it’s getting worse, bro. What are the policies? And what have they done? Now 100 pages for a passport is 100,000 naira; they just increased it,” he explained.
” ‘E go better. E go better’… It’s getting worse bro”
First, Basketmouth thinks the government deliberately created economic problems. As a result, he believes government leaders want citizens to leave Nigeria. Additionally, he pointed out that Nigerians use the term ‘japa’ for this situation. Specifically, ‘japa’ refers to when people leave the country to find better opportunities elsewhere.
“I suspect that our government planned this thing to make the Nigerian population suffer. So that when they suffer they can now want to japa, then they will increase the price of the passport and they’d make money,” said the actor.
Sarcastically, he added, “It’s not like I’ve given up hope; I’m hopeful. Maybe one day, the country will be better. Let’s all believe in that pipe dream. It’s done, it’s over.”
The Lagos Fringe Festival is back for its seventh edition! The festival will kick off on November 19th and run until November 24th, 2024, at the iconic Freedom Park Lagos.
The team has packed this week with exciting workshops and a pop-up market. As the organisers revealed in a post, the event will feature talented artisans and creators. Interestingly, this year’s festival promises to be bigger and better than ever before, with something for everyone to enjoy.
“We are getting closer to #LF2024, and we can’t wait to bring you another unforgettable festival experience! From mind-blowing performances to hands-on workshops that will sharpen your creative edge, and a pop-up market showcasing the best of local and global talent, there’s something for everyone! Whether you are into theatre, music, dance, or film, or looking to level up your skills in one of our exciting workshops, the anticipation is real! Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of the Lagos Fringe Festival, where creativity comes to life!” the post said.
Lagos fringe festival organizers invite the public to showcase their work at the event.
“Lagos Fringe Festival is an open-access multidisciplinary art festival that offers producers, culture advocates, exhibitors, and performers the platform to showcase their existing or new work to a diverse audience, including local and international attendees, venue owners, curators, and art buyers,” the post added.
The Lagos Fringe Festival was launched in 2018. It has since experienced significant growth in the number of performances, participants, and audience engagement both locally and internationally. This growth has solidified its position as “one of the largest outdoor festivals in West Africa.”
According to a statement on their official site, “Over the last 7 years, Lagos Fringe has Impacted – over 5,000 young creatives, Produced – 500 + projects and events Entertained, 21,000+ people, Hosted 50+ international guests and employed over 70 personnel each year.”