Onyiisville Blog: 2019

7 Amazing Benefits Of Tigernuts

Tiger Nuts

Tiger nut, also known as "Aya", "Imumu", “Aki Hausa" and "ofio" in various parts of Nigeria, is an unexploited rich snack in the country. It can be eaten as a snack and also processed and taken as a drink.

The benefits of Tiger nut include:

1. It serves as a substitute for animal milk

Tiger nut is the best substitute for cow milk because of its healthy fats.

2. It is a source of magnesium

Magnesium helps to provide energy to the body and also helps to develop muscles. If you want muscular development and great energy, consume a lot of tiger nuts in your diet.

3. It helps to control diabetes

Because of its high nutritional value, tiger nut can help to control diabetes.

4. Tiger nut has a high nutritional value

It is rich in Vitamins C and E, Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Protein, Phosphorus and Iron.

5. Improves digestion

It helps to improve digestion because of its high fiber content.

6. It helps to control blood pressure

Tiger nut has a high content of amino acid arginine which helps to maintain a normal flow of blood.

7. It can be used as a laxative

It can also be a roughage or laxative for easy bowel movement in a case of constipation.

Top 6 Interesting Cultural Festivals Celebrated in Nigeria

Participating in the colourful celebrations of cultural festivals in Nigeria is the best way to experience the richness of her cultural heritage. There are various cultural festivals in Nigeria and most of them are celebrated annually. Some states like Lagos, Osun, and more have their own special cultural festivals. These are a few of the many cultural festivals usually celebrated in Nigeria.

1. Eyo Festival

This festival is one of the most unique in Nigeria. It takes place in Lagos State and it attracts tourists from all over the world with masquerades dressed in white ( also called Eyo ) dancing and performing.

2. Osun Festival

This festival is one of the most prestigious in Nigeria. It holds annually in the month of July and August. This festival lasts a week and is celebrated to respect the river goddess, Osun.

3. Argungu Festival

This is a fishing festival. There are competitors who jump into the river to search for big fishes and spectators who watch and hail them. The festival is indeed an interesting one.

4. Egungun Festival

This festival is common among the South Western states of Nigeria. It is mostly held to mark the demise of an important person. It is seen as one of the major cultural festivals in Nigeria.

5. New Yam Festival

This is another prestigious cultural festival in Nigeria and it is usually celebrated in various tribes, especially among the Igbos. It symbolizes the abundance of produce and it is also a way of showing gratitude to the creator for providence.

6. Calabar Carnival

This festival or carnival is celebrated every year in Nigeria from the 1st to the 31st of December. It has been tagged “Africa's Biggest Street Party". It was created by former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, as a vision to make the state the number one tourist destination in Nigeria and globally to both Nigerians and tourists. This carnival has greatly helped to boost Nigeria's tourism sector, as tourists and delegates come to Nigeria every year from far and wide just to participate in the carnival.

9 Easy Ways To Reduce Stubborn Tummy Fat

A sexy flat tummy

Most people, especially women, are always battling with belly fat but have not been able to conquer it. Every lady wants to have a flat tummy to complement her shape and make her look more attractive but it takes a lot of discipline and work, as nothing good comes easy.

You can get a flat tummy if you take the following steps:

1. Have a healthy diet

For a healthy diet, it will be preferable to avoid eating for about two to three hours before going to bed.

2. Reduce the way you eat

Some people eat the wrong kinds of food while some eat too much. Be certain that you are eating just the right amount of food at the right time.

3. Eat less sugar

Sugar is made of starch which stores up in the tummy to form a potbelly. Since you are trying to get rid of belly fat, it is best to avoid sugar as much as you can.

4. Drink plenty water

Water helps to detoxify and cleanse your system. When you drink plenty water, you are sure of getting rid of that stubborn belly fat.

5. Reduce the way you consume alcohol

Alcohol causes potbelly. So, try to reduce your consumption of alcohol.

6. Do exercises daily

Exercising is a great way to get rid of belly fat. Get used to aerobics preferably and abdominal exercises. No pain no gain.

7. Don't starve yourself

It is the belief of most people that starving is the most effective way to have a flat tummy. Instead, of starving yourself, choose your diet wisely.

8. Be patient

Learn to be patient as you work towards your goal of having a flat tummy, because you cannot achieve this overnight.

9. Invest in a waist trainer or waist belt

Finally, you can get a waist trainer or waist belt and wear it regularly to help cinch your waist and tummy.

The Top 6 Richest Young People In Nigeria

There are some young people in Nigeria that earn even more than adults. Some of them earn their money through their talents while some have wealthy parents. These are the top 6 richest young people in Nigeria.

1. Regina Daniels

Born on October 10, 2000, in Asaba, Regina Daniels is currently the highest paid teenager as a Nollywood actress. She started acting at the age of seven where she earned ten thousand naira from her first movie. Now, she is earning big and her net worth is believed to be about $350,000.

2. Emmanuella

Born July 22, 2010, Emmanuella Samuel is a talented comedienne and has her name on the lips of almost everybody in Nigeria. She shot into limelight when she featured in Mark Angel's comedy. The comedy skit that made her famous was titled "This is not my real face o." Her current net worth is 25 million naira.

3. Ahmed Starboy

Without any doubt, Ahmed is a starboy indeed. He is talented and that is why Nigeria's Starboy, Wizkid, came out to sign him to his record label. Ahmed is 12 years old and is popular in Nigeria.

4. Afeez Adeshina

Popularly known as destiny boy, Afeez Adeshina is a thirteen-year-old Fuji pop singer. His conversion of Davido's ‘IF’ from hip-hop to Fuji made him famous and earned him wealth. He confessed in an interview that his music style is influenced by Fuji music which is a popular music style where he grew up.

5. Marylove Edwards

She is not an entertainer but a 13-year-old tennis champion. She is focused on emulating the great Serena Williams and many have referred to her as the "Nigerian Serena." She is currently the number one tennis superstar in Africa in her age category.

6. Michelle Aigbe-Gentry

This teen model, who is the daughter of Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, was born in July 2001 and is probably the next big thing in the Nigerian fashion industry. She is a talented model, fashionista, teen influencer with over 500k followers on Instagram and runs her own makeup business. She has also been referred to as the Kylie Jenner of Nigeria.

Tuesday, 13 August 2019

7 Amazing Benefits Of Tigernuts

Top 6 Interesting Cultural Festivals Celebrated in Nigeria

9 Easy Ways To Reduce Stubborn Tummy Fat

The Top 6 Richest Young People In Nigeria