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FOOD : HOW TO COOK Nigerian Beef Stew

  nigerian beef stew (african stew) Today’s recipe is one of Nigeria’s classic dishes, one of the tomato stew recipes that must be in every Nigerian household.  Beef stew  is made with tomatoes, red bell pepper, scotch bonnet (ata-rodo), onions and of course beef. In Nigeria, we use soup and stew interchangeably so excuse me if I get carried away. Nigerian Beef Stew (African Stew) Beef stew is a versatile tomato stew popularly eaten in Nigeria. This stew is not peculiar to Nigerians alone, it is popular in other parts of Africa as well. This is one stew recipe you want to add to your recipe tin. A versatile tomato stew that can be eaten with anything and everything Prep Time 40   mins Cook Time 25   mins Course:  Main Course, Stew Cuisine:  African, Nigerian Keyword:  African Stew, beef stew, Nigerian Beef Stew, Tomato stew   Servings:  8   Author:  Ajoke Equipment saucepan Ingredients 3   red bell peppers 400   g ...

SPORT : Southampton vs Arsenal Why I celebrated my goal against Gunners at Emirates – Walcott

  Southampton winger, Theo Walcott, has explained why he celebrated after scoring a goal against Arsenal during his side’s Premier League 1-1 draw at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night. Walcott, who spent 12 years with Arsenal after leaving Southampton back in 2006, couldn’t hide his happiness after scoring in the 18th minute against the Gunners. His celebration against his former club infuriated many Arsenal fans on Twitter. However, the 31-year-old has now defended his decision to celebrate, insisting that scoring for boyhood club Southampton was always a “massive thing” for him personally. Asked about his controversial celebration, Walcott told Amazon Prime Video: “I always feel like scoring a goal, no matter who you play for, is one of the best feelings. “Yeah, I scored many goals here, but I am in a Southampton shirt right now and playing for Southampton is a massive thing for me, personally, and to score a goal… why not? Why wouldn’t I celebrate? “It was a really good goal.”...

FOOD : The Nigerian Afang Soup,

  The Nigerian Afang Soup, like the   Edikang Ikong soup , is native to the Efiks, people of Akwa Ibom and Cross River states of Nigeria but enjoyed by all Nigerians. It is also very nutritious as the soup consists mainly of vegetables. Afang Soup is prepared with a generous quantity of Water leaves and the wild herbal Okazi leaves. The Nigerian Afang Soup should not be confused with the Okazi Soup native to the people of Imo and Abia States of Nigeria. While Afang soup is prepared with basically vegetables, Okazi Soup is simply the Nigerian Egusi Soup cooked with thinly sliced Okazi leaves. Ingredients 400g sliced Okazi/Afang leaves | about 4 handfuls 250g Water leaves 20 to 25 cl red palm oil (about 1 drink glass) Beef, Kanda and Dry fish 2 tablespoons ground crayfish Pepper and salt (to taste) 2 stock cubes Great alternative to water leaves is Lamb's Lettuce, known as Canonigos in Spanish. Directions Wash, drain and slice the water leaves into tiny pieces. Grind o...

ENTERTAINMENT : Hollywood filmmaker, Tyler Perry reveals he’s going through midlife crisis

  Popular Hollywood filmmaker, Tyler Perry has revealed that he’s going through midlife crisis. The father-of-one took to his Instagram account Thursday to reveal that he’s 51, single, and unsure what the next chapter in his life will look like. He said that being in such position is exactly what a midlife crisis looks like, adding that he has decided to rather walk with God no matter what the situation might be. “This is what a midlife crisis looks like. I’m 51, single and wondering what the next chapter in my life will look like. “Whatever it looks like I’m going to walk with God, be the best father and man I can be, hold my head up high, and try to look my best doing it!! “In a world with so much sadness, please try and stay in the good! “Merry Christmas and let’s look forward to 2021 bringing us peace,” he wrote.

Entertainment : Social media is not real, feeds us our own thoughts

  Noted standup comedian Vir Das says that the social media is ‘not real’ as it ‘feeds’ one his or her own ideas. “There is nothing real about social media as the algorithms at play feed us our own ideas, functioning like a feedback system. It is, however, a great marketing tool,” he tells DH. Vir is gearing up for the release of his standup special  Vir Das: O... We shot it in a single room in Mumbai. The special explores the dreams of people during the Covid-19 lockdown,” adds the Hasmukh star. The digital medium emerged as an alternative to theatres during the lockdown. Streaming platforms kept fans hooked ... “People want experimental content and are slowly weaning away from the star system. The rise of OTT is an evolution, not a revolution,” he says. Vir, who was brought up in Nigeria, says that he is as Indian as they come as he had a desi upbringing. ...

Entertainment : Here’s Every New Movie Coming To Netflix This Week

  Here’s Every New Movie Coming To Netflix This Week LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 28: Jake Gyllenhaal and Amy Adams attend the photo call for Focus  ... [+]   WIREIMAGE Each week, Netflix  NFLX   +1%  adds several movies to its digital database. And this week is no different, as the world’s most popular streaming service will introduce nine new titles to its library. Here’s every one of those movies and when they’ll be available. A California Christmas (Available Dec. 14) Yet another holiday offering from Netflix,  A California Christmas  centers on a wealthy charmers who poses as a ranch hand to get a hardworking farmer to sell her family’s land. PROMOTED Civic Nation  BRANDVOICE  | Paid Program The Next 5 Years UNICEF USA  BRANDVOICE  | Paid Program Listen To Young Voices On World Children’s Day Grads of Life  BRANDVOICE  | Paid Program Young People We Should Be Betting On The Grizzlies (Available Dec. 15) This Canadia...

ENTERTAINMENT : What I would have done if I wasn’t making music – Wizkid

  Nigerian singer, Ayo Balogun, also known as Wizkid has said he would have been a street hustler if he wasn’t making music. Speaking during an interview with the English model, Noami Campbell, the 30-year-old revealed that he feels God used music to change his life knowing that he wasn’t born with a silver spoon. “If I wasn’t blessed to be doing music I would have probably been on the streets. “I am not from a rich family and I wasn’t raised with a silver spoon so I feel I was blessed so I can be a blessing to my family and to those around me. “I believe if I wasn’t making music I would have been on the streets hustling like every other kid. ”God blessed me with music and it’s safe to say music changed my life. It also changed the life of those I love and care about,” he said.

ENTERTAINMENT : Kylie Jenner tops Forbes’ list of world’s highest paid celebrities in 2020

  Kylie Jenner has topped the Forbes’ list of World’s Highest Paid Celebrities for the year 2020. According to Forbes, the 23-year-old earned $590 million following the massive earnings from the sale of her Kylie Cosmetics line to Coty. Also, her brother-in-law, Kanye West, made the second position after earning $170 million due to his Yeezy clothing and sneakers deal with Adidas. Tennis legend, Roger Federer took the third spot overall with $106.3 million in earnings, largely from endorsement deals, Cristiano Ronaldo took fourth place with $105 million, Lionel Messi came in at fifth position with $104 million, Filmmaker, Tyler Perry took the sixth place on the list with $97 million, while Neymar took the seventh place with $95.5 million. See the full list below. 1. Kylie Jenner — $590 million 2. Kanye West — $170 million 3. Roger Federer — $106.3 million 4. Cristiano Ronaldo — $105 million 5. Lionel Messi — $104 million 6. Tyler Perry — $97 million 7. Neymar — $95.5 million 8. How...