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VACATION DESTINATIONS: VISA-FREE COUNTRIES NIGERIANS CAN EXPLORE (TWO)

In the previous article, 28 visa-free countries that Nigerians can visit were mentioned and we promised to curate a list of the topmost vacation spots where you can relax and enjoy breathtaking environs whether alone or with your loved ones i.e. girlfriend, boyfriend, friends, or family.

There are a lot of beautiful countries to visit, judging by the previous article, your wishlist might be filled up by now which brings us to the question that might have gone through your mind after reading the article– which of these countries guarantees a very interesting and memorable experience? Which particular visa-free country or countries can I go to enjoy a premium ‘soft life’ alongside my loved ones?

Here is a curated list and concise description of some suitable countries you can visit;

BARBADOS 🇧🇧

An island located in the eastern Caribbean, its capital is Bridgetown. This country is known for its breathtaking view of water bodies, beautiful waterside gardens, and buildings.

Barbados is a perfect place for a couple’s weekend getaway where you and your boo or bae can indulge in romantic and memorable activities away from work stress and the environments you have gotten used to. While in Barbados, you can visit Harrison’s Cave, Haute’s Gardens, Farley Hill National Park, and Barbados Wildlife Reserve amongst others.

Harrison’s cave

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Image source-wikipedia

Haute’s gardens

Farley National park

Barbados wildlife reserve

The requirements for visiting Barbados are a passport valid for at least 180days and a return ticket.

CAPE VERDE 🇨🇻

This country is one of the most developed African countries surrounded by beautiful cities like Sal, Praia, Fogo, Buracona Blue Eyes, Santo antāo, and so on that now serve as tourist attractions. It is a perfect country to travel to when taking a break from work and tourism centers for tourists. Nigerians can easily get to Cape Verde by road transportation from Lagos State and the period of stay for a Nigerian is 30 to 60 days.

FIJI 🇫🇯

Fiji is a country located in the South Pacific, its capital is Suva, a city renowned for its beautiful architectural buildings. The Fiji Museum is said to have ethnographic exhibits.

Fiji is an ideal destination for beach and water lovers. Nigerian citizens can stay in Fiji for up to 120 days with their Nigerian passport. The exciting places to visit in Fiji are;

Fiji Museum

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Coral Coast

Blue Lagoon Island.

HAITI 🇭🇹

Haiti is a Caribbean country perfect for a getaway as it is said to have several places that are pleasing to the eyes. Vacation here will not be complete without exploring the capital, Port-au-Prince which boasts beautiful beaches and historical buildings around the island, you can explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, La Citadelle. It is a mountain-top colossal fortress and one of the largest on record, the Labadee, a private port, and Sans Souci Palace was the royal residence of King Henri I of Haiti.

Haiti grants visa-free access to Nigerian passport holders for up to 90 days, there is enough time to explore all the places of interest.

La Citadelle

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Image source – wikipedia

Labadee

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Sans Souci Palace

SEYCHELLES 🇸🇨

Seychelles is a small country in Africa, another amazing destination to spend your vacation. From its scenic views of water bodies to the views of beautiful coral reefs, to a variety of delicacies, and numerous activities like water diving, you get to have a close to none thrilling experience. A visitor’s permit is granted to Nigerians visiting Seychelles for a 30-day stay. While there, you can explore exciting places like Praslin, and Mahe, a beautiful city in Seychelles. The capital, Victoria, La Digue, and also get to see rare animals like the Aldabra tortoise.

Aldabra tortoise

There are a lot more countries that promise exciting experiences. As you visit these destinations, do not forget to abstain from stress-inducing activities, forget about work and bask in that moment, and also remember to capture the moments by taking beautiful pictures and videos.

Have you ever visited any of these countries? Share your memorable experience in the comment section below.

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They Never Supported My Career Even Though I Accommodated Sydney Talker, Lord Lamba – Oluwadolarz

Oluwadolarz, a Nigerian musician and content creator, claims that some of his comedy business peers have declined to help him in his profession.

He claimed that this was how he had previously assisted and accommodated them.

Oluwadolarz said added that there is no love in the industry as some want people to believe.

The sketch creator bemoaned in a recent interview with Echoo Room that, despite reaching out to them, his peers in the content creation sector failed to promote his debut EP.

He specifically stated that Lord Lamba and Sydney Talker, who had previously shared a residence with him, had not been supportive of him either.

He claimed that his experiences inspired him to begin work on a documentary that will highlight both the dearth of assistance in the content creation sector and his personal narrative.

Oluwadolarz declared that he was engaged on a documentary. It will center on my experience and the people in the industry who I have supported but who did not materialize for me.

“Despite contacting them, not a single comedian or skit creator backed my EP that I released. Strangely enough, even after I dropped my EP and they showed no support, I still help them out when they come out to me.

“Sydney Talker resided with me for around three or four months after coming to Lagos. Sydney, then, is one of my friends. Even though we were close at the time, he wasn’t into my music. No one bought my songs. I just dropped an EP, that’s all. Bae U just shared that on his story. To promote the EP, Officer Woos and I recorded a skit, but I was unable to release it because it would be the sole promotional video available to other skit creators.

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Singer Boy Spyce claims that many in Nigeria are unaware of Simi’s talent.

Boy Spyce, a well-known artist from Nigeria, has praised Simi, a female colleague.

He said that despite the trolls’ efforts to minimize her skills, she is incredibly talented.

Remember how Simi was criticized by some fans who thought her voice was repetitive and demanded that she change it?

Boy Spyce, who seemed to be responding to the criticism, stated that Simi was an inspiration for a song he was creating and emphasized that critics were unaware of Simi’s true potential.

The Mavin Records musician posted the following on his X handle: “Writing a ballad tune right now in my car and listening to Simi’s Simisola album for inspiration. Oh my goodness, you guys are unaware of that woman’s talent!

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More Important Than Winning a Grammy Is Bringing Joy To Fans – Korede Bello

Singer Korede Bello, from Nigeria, declared that he would rather make people happy than win a Grammy.

He claims that he values making people happy more than winning any accolades.

That’s what he said in a recent interview.

The Godwin hitmaker stated in the interview that Nigerian musicians shouldn’t base their legitimacy on international accolades like the Grammys.

“There is a common pidgin saying that roughly translates to ‘one will eat where they work,'” he said. As artists, validation for our work is something we “eat” in large quantities. It is fantastic to get your great art recognized. And that has the potential to greatly inspire others to create better art.

In my view, an artist is already a winner when they make it to the nomination list for a significant prize. Everything else is arbitrary. But I think that rewards should come before awards.

Returns on investment or commercial success are two possible forms of rewards. In this manner, one is assured that the quality of their efforts will determine their results. Honors are nice, but there’s nothing greater than knowing that your work brings joy to a large number of people.

Regarding the strangest location from which he has drawn inspiration, Korede declared, “There is no place that is too weird to draw inspiration from, in my opinion.” Everything can serve as inspiration because everything is art. An exquisite “place” to make art is in pain.

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Wizkid Says, “I’m Not An Afrobeats Artiste.”

The well-known Nigerian musician Ayodeji Balogun, better known by his stage name Wizkid, is not an Afrobeats artist, as he has made clear.

The singer cautioned fans not to expect an Afrobeats version of him on the project, even as he announced via his Instagram story on Saturday that his next album was ready.

He urged fans of Afrobeats not to download his new album.

He wrote, “Album done! See you soon b*tches!

“And abeg if you like Pakurumo Wizkid, don’t download this new album. In fact, delete me from your playlist and your life!

“If you like Afrobeats, don’t download my album. I’m not a f*cking Afrobeats artiste. I am not Afro anything.”

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I’d Date DJ Cuppy If Given An Opportunity – Singer, Ruger

Nigerian singer Michael Adebayo Olayinka aka Ruger has revealed that he’s open to date billionaire heiress, Florence Otedola aka DJ Cuppy.
The singer made the revelation during an interview with Tolanibaj and Moet Abebe on their Bahd & Boujee podcast.


He further stated that he was at a point in his life when he was actively seeking for love and did not want to be toxic anymore.

He revealed that he was open to finding love and also open to nurturing it.
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Beware of Extremely Beautiful Women – Singer Spyro Warns Men

Singer Oludipe David Oluwasanmi aka Spyro has issued a warning to men.
He warned men to be wary of extremely beautiful women.

In a message shared on his Instagram, Spyro urged men to be wary, asserting that often the most dreadful women are the ones who appear stunning.
He said: “The most terrible of women often are usually the extremely beautiful ones. If you got a beautiful one with brains keep her pls there are a few of them left and vice versa.
 
“It ain’t far-fetched after all that the devil was described as the most beautiful Angel. He finds his best expression in beauty. Everything beautiful was created by God but beware, the devil is the author of corruption and deceit so this theology of the devil with horns and tails is wrong, even the Bible says in 2 Cor 11:14 “No wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an Angel of light.”
 
“My generation constantly looking for the black devil with horns and tails, expecting him. In some sort of ways like in dreams and displays in churches when in the real sense he is advanced, working behind a lot of the pretty faces we talk to, date, and commune with.
He added: “Beware, Stay Vigilant, and Stay prayed up.”
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Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun Is Dead

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, has joined his ancestors at the age of 81.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State confirmed the passing away of the monarch.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Governor Makinde said Oba Balogun died Thursday evening, March 14,  at the University College Hospital, Ibadan.

He wrote, “With total submission to the will of God, I announce the passing unto glory of our father, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland.

“A mighty Iroko has fallen; Oba Balogun has joined the ancestors.

“In Kabiyesi, Ibadanland had a cosmopolitan and well-experienced Olubadan, who made indelible marks on the sands of history and achieved greatly within a short while.

“On behalf of the government and good people of the state, I condole with the immediate family of the Oba Balogun, the Olubadan-in-Council, the state Traditional Council and the people of Ibadanland. It is my prayer that God grants repose to the soul of our late monarch.”

“The passing of Oba Dr. Balogun marks the end of an era for Ibadanland, leaving behind a profound void in its rich history and heritage,” he added.

Born in 1942, Oba Balogun, who was a Fourth Republic Senator, represented Oyo Central senatorial district between 1999 and 2003.

He ascended the throne on March 11, 2022, after the demise of Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Oguguniso III. Adetunji, 93, had died on January 2, 2022, after reigning from March 4, 2016.

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Davido: There are just three tribes in Nigeria: the Yoruba, Igbo, and Benin.

In a recent interview, Afrobeat musician Davido made a false statement.

According to him, there are just three tribes in Nigeria: the Yoruba, Igbo, and Benin.

We have three tribes in Nigeria, according to Davido, who made a mistake yesterday in Lagos while hosting well-known American content producer Kai Cenat, who is in the country for a documentary. Yoruba is one of them. He is Yoruba, my father. Furthermore, you are actually from Nigeria, wherever your father is from. That makes my father Yoruba. My wife is an Igbo woman. In addition, my mum comes from Benin. I am a member of three tribes.

The National Bureau of Statistics stated that there are 371 tribes in Nigeria, the majority of which are Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba, refuting the Timeless singer’s assertion.

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Wizkid vs Davido: Seyi Awolowo Determines Which Singer Is Better

Seyi Awolowo, a Big Brother Naija reality star, has declared Davido and Wizkid to be his favorite singers.

He recently had a chat with Hip TV.

When given the option to select between Wizkid and Davido, the reality star hesitated before finally selecting Wizkid.

“No, don’t do that to me,” he pleaded. These are the jewels of our country. Don’t force me to select one. Don’t do it to me, please [laughs].

“Whoa! Alright, I’d say Wiz [Wizkid].

When asked to select between AY and Alibaba, Seyi exclaimed, “Wow! Alibaba.”

He added that he preferred the AMVCA to the Oscars and the Headies to the Grammys.

He added that he would choose Lagos over his hometown.