Derin A.

Love American billionaires for these things they do. Constantly granting interviews, joining podcasts. The humility of sharing knowledge, experience and insights. It’s really something beautiful.

Had such an incredible time working on the costumes for this film! Thank you @EkuEdewor for trusting me again! ❤️ Save the dates guys!

Breath of Life For a Nigerian made feature film, it is very hard to nail three things: - Make all your key leads shine in equal parts with distinct characterization - Have full circle, genuine moments - Weave past, present and future seamlessly to tell a story. BB takes all the above and effortlessly charms audiences to feel joy, nostalgia, sadness, anger and most hard to achieve on screen, Purpose. Breath of Life is without a doubt, a inspirational classic title that will forever be fondly remembered. See it this December on Prime #ShockatAFRIFF

@tomiwalker_ Standard Chartered is a British Bank. Nigerians have to have a stake. Hence why it’s Standard Chartered Nigeria. Same with the IOC’s.

@nineyard They have representative offices but by law they are not allowed to operate banking in Nigeria

Restructuring is an ongoing process. But now that we’ve moved key things like power & rail off the exclusive list, we need the states and private sector to finance. Which brings us to the next major reform needed: Opening up the Nigerian banking system to global banks

@tomiwalker_ Once the pot grows big enough they will have more of a visible presence. So our govt isn’t blocking them from coming in. Out govt just needs to do more to grow our economy.

@tomiwalker_ CitiBank, JP Morgan, Deutsche Bank, etc all have a presence. They been around since the 70’s. There’s just not enough economic activity. They are pouring in venture dollars to help develop business and stimulate economic activity.

@tomiwalker_ Flutterwave, PayStack and a bunch of fintech’s are viable because of funding & support from international institutions. They are here. Just not in the consumer banking format you want to see.

Discussing Marriage through Michelle Obama's Books. Michelle comes from a close knit family while Obama is a product of generational divorces and problematic marriages.

@CNBC @CNBCMakeIt I wonder which four he considers “pretty good?” The four that I love. Big, Cast Away, Forrest Gump, Road to Perdition! #TomHanks #Greatness

2-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks says he's made 4 "pretty good" movies in his 40-year career. (via @CNBCMakeIt) cnb.cx/3ENlPOc

@tomiwalker_ We just need an excuse to be mad about something. I hope we support by subscribing :)

The reactions to this just show that Nigerians love outrage Olympics. The team behind this is African and Disney+ is going to be available in Nigeria in Q4. But even if they weren’t, we need to learn to stop operating from a zero-sum state of mind

@jadeosiberu 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

Take all the lofty ideas you have of what it takes to grow the industry, grow some balls & fucking execute. Talk is fucking easy. People are out here risking bankruptcy & homelessness for the dream of a Nollywood that works & that we (audience & filmmakers) can all be proud of.

Mehn, I need to mute many industry people's accounts ooo. A lot of arrogance in ignorance, bitterness and hypocrisy. You claim to want prosperity, better pay & working conditions but any 'growth' you're not a part of is doomed.

Amazon Prime Video Sets 3-Picture Deal With Nollywood Production House Nemsia Films variety.com/2022/film/news…

Have you all watched MARIA EBUN PATAKI?? kindly vote for Meg Otanwa @MegOtanwa Best Actress in a Drama for the AMCVA awards. Let us bring this home for her. Vote via dstv.com/africamagic/en… 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

💪💪💪@Darye

I will pay the @AltSchoolAfrica application fee for 5 mothers in Nigeria who want to become engineers! I became a developer at 38 as a mum of 2. Motherhood need not hinder you from starting a lucrative career! Reply below to be considered. Will choose randomly Thursday 12pm EST.

@tomiwalker_ @imali_pay Congrats 🙌🏿

Excited to announce that I’ve joined the Group Management Team at @imali_pay as Head of Product Imalipay which was recently announced as a member of Google's Black Founder Fund, is doing pioneering work by providing embedded financial services to workers in Africa's gig economy

A beacon of light and intention. His charismatic being,his dedication to the art and his array of talent is what will be missed. His role in ‘The Wire’ as Omar will forever be TV royalty. May you now know rest. You will be forever missed Michael K.Williams 💐