GBFoods Nigeria Is Headline Sponsor For Jos Food Festival 2023 "This Is North" Edition

Renowned culinary company, Gallina Blanca, popularly known as GBFoods, is set to headline sponsorship of the Jos Food Festival #ThisIsNorth 2023 edition.

GBFoods Nigeria, in line with its goal of celebrating local flavours will headline #ThisIsNorth, the Easter edition of the bi-annual food festival which holds in the city of Jos every year.

Announcing the partnership, the Festival Director, Chef Elvis Katlong Henry, noted that the partnership with will bring a unique and exciting dimension to this year's festival. In a press release on their official pages, he wrote:

Chef Elvis Katlong, while noting the significance of the partnership, stated that, the Jos food festival is a major event that attracts a large number of visitors from within and outside the borders of Nigeria. By headlining the festival, GB Foods is helping to promote tourism to the region, which can have a positive impact on the local economy and help to showcase the cultural and culinary diversity of Plateau State, Nigeria.

He added that the partnership is GBFoods’ recognition of Plateau State’s rich culinary heritage. He said

“By headlining the festival, GB Foods is acknowledging the rich culinary heritage of Plateau State and the diversity of its cuisine. This can help to promote and preserve traditional Plateau dishes, as well as provide a platform for showcasing new and innovative culinary creations.”

GBFoods is a company with a strong commitment to promoting culinary excellence. The decision to headline the Jos food festival 2023 "This is North" edition is significant as it highlights the importance of promoting cultural diversity, tourism, and sustainable development, while also providing a platform for business development and showcasing the company's commitment to corporate social responsibly which will build its image as a socially responsible company.

#ThisIsNorth promises to be an immersive experience for food lovers and festival goers as it offers a unique opportunity to showcase the best of Jos and Northern Nigeria’s fascinating cuisines to a wider audience and draw support for the local community.

This edition of the Jos Food festival would feature mesmerizing dishes, rich foods, drinks rich, colourful and cultural display, good, fun-filled games, music and loads of entertainment.

With GBFoods' support, the festival is set to be a resounding success, celebrating the best of Jos food culture and promoting culinary excellence in the region.

The Jos Food Festival: #ThisIsNorth is scheduled to take place on Sunday the 9th of April (being Easter Sunday), at the Tamarald Event Center Opp. JIB, Old Airport Road, Jos, by 2pm prompt.

Vendors’ registration for the Jos Food Festival is now open. Click here to book a space.

Tickets are available at Tix.Africa/jff2023

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Everything You Need To Know About The Jos Food Festival 2022 Street Fest | #josfoodfest2022

Get ready for the biggest food exhibition and festival on the Plateau!

The Jos Food Festival was born with a vision to promote food tourism, celebrate and showcase the rich indigenous, cultural and agricultural heritage on the plateau. It was founded to convene people from diverse communities, ethnicities, religious and cultural groups within the state and its metropolis to provide the platform for young food entrepreneurs to connect, network, and forge synergies.

The maiden edition of the Jos Food Festival which held in 2019 hosted over three thousand (3,000) guests who graced the event. The edition tagged ‘Shawarmarathon’, offered food lovers and enthusiasts a common ground where they were taken on a food adventure, thrilling their tastebuds to a wide array of delicacies available at the event.

Subsequent editions of the Jos Food Fest have attracted sponsorships, food vendors, foodies and guests who troop in from destinations beyond the borders of the state.

The Jos Food Festival took a new dimension in July 2022 as it marked the first phase of the biannual event; attracting NASCO, Valgee Transport, Akaani, Fusion, Bricks and Roses, among others brands who were headline sponsors at the event. Also in attendance, were Plateau State Government Dignitaries, CEOs and representatives from various Brands and Companies.

Themed “South-South Relish”, the event aimed at bringing the southern Nigeria’s food experience to people on the Plateau; and it turned out a tremendous success, as people turned out en masse to savour new delicacies while networking and connecting with other food lovers.

ABOUT THE "STREET FEST" – JOS FOOD FEST 2022

The 2022 edition of the Jos Food Fest in dubbed ‘Street Fest’ will afford people a thrilling experience as it hopes to bring together people from all around Jos and its environs to come relish exciting moments with food and snacks. It would be an avenue for old-timers and newbies to street food to savour long-forgotten taste and try something new while bonding and building new networks and bridges with people.

Speaking to ACE SAID SO, the host of the biggest food exhibition on the Plateau, Chef Elvis Katlong, hinted that the December event will have a carnival-like feel to it, which will create a freely accommodating and enabling environment for people to come and share in the wonderful experience.

Chef Elvis, in a media chat stated that the event will equally be counting down to the New Year with a line of fun activities, which would include cooking competition, music and dance performances, target practice, drinking games, board and brick games, adult bouncy castle, photo booth and lots more. He added that there would be fireworks and a burnfire night, which will commence immediately after the main event.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Date: Saturday, 30th December, 2022

Time: 12:00 PM

Venue: Tamarald Event Centre, Opp. JIB, Old Airport Road, Jos

Tickets: Tix.Africa/jff2022

Food Vendors seeking to be a part of the event can register and secure a slot for the event by Clicking Here 

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MUSIC: Jeen Realer - J's

J's is the first independent Extended Playlist released by the multi-versatile rapper and songwriter, Jeen Realer. It is a compilation of sounds that are reminiscent of the sub-urban areas of J Town, and features strictly J Town based artistes; hence the title. It is a playlist by J, for J, in the name of J. It is endorsed and marketed by Ydie Planet, so you know it's a banger.

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MUSIC: Save Czay - Zobe

Czay is here with another soul piercing gospel of sensuality embedded in his new track titled 'Zobe'. The track is a contemporary R&B which embraces a fuse of English and Hausa language, soul bound by an electrifying vocalization. 

Zobe, (which means ring) was the soundtrack to the 2017 Cinema Kpatakpata motion picture film, Bangis. The track was produced by Dareng CJ, and Czay wants us to munch on this as we await the release of his EP themed Petrichor. 

Meanwhile, stream 'Zobe' below and don't forget to leave a review in the comment section below.

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MUSIC: Czay - A Song To Make Love To

Before you listen to this track, I just want to let you know that my friend Czay don spoil finish. He indeed needs a saving hence the #saveCzay

Just when we thought the guy was becoming okay, he has dropped his 'only fans' link to yet another sensual creation off of his desk. 

In this baby making music titled A Song To Make Love To, Czay did the unthinkable and I wouldn't want to be the one to tell you what it is. 

For your own good, this song is best listened to on a good headphone or bass-balanced sound system like a Sony or LG home theater. Choose a good evening or a great 04:00am for this song.

Listen and share your thoughts in the comment section below 😉

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MUSIC: Preye Fredrick - I believe

Preye Fredrick has just released a new Gospel track titled I believe. The new single is a very timely song which reassures of hope amid growing distress, toils and disappointments plaguing the world.

Preye is a gospel artist and a renowned or popular online citizen Journalist currently based in Jos. He doubles as a fashion and design instructor at Wenasami, one of the best fashion houses in Jos.

In 2013, Preye debuted his gospel music album titled Word At Work which contained popular tracks like, Power Of Tongue, Word At Work and Orubaka.

The song 'I believe' builds faith for Believers of the saving power of Jesus Christ. The track also serves to spice up your Easter celebration.

Download, listen, enjoy and share. Don't forget to leave a review of the track in the comment section below.

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MUSIC: Jeen - Mad

Jeen has turned up the heat with his first track of the year 2020 which he titles 'Mad'. The beat was produced by Benzima and was mixed and mastered by Surgeon.

This song will get you grooving on your dancing shoes. Download, listen, share and enjoy. 

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JOS: ClicKulture: The Party Yard | Event Schedule

All is now set for ClicKulture's The Party Yard by Kizzy Entertainment, organizers of The Jos Link Up

ClicKulture is a here with a mega outdoor party which will hold next Thursday, the 26th of December, at the Tamarald Event Centre, Jos (opposite Chillers Portakabin, Old Airport Road Jos). Event starts 3pm

You don't want to miss the electrifying party atmosphere with crazy games and 'adult games', giveaways, drinks and chops.

Follow Kizzy Entertainment on Instagram for the build up

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JOS: ClicKulture: The Party Yard | Everything You Need To Know

It's the parte after parte season and Kizzy Entertainment the organizer of The Jos Link Up that brought Fireboy DML to perform for the first time in Jos - are back with another mega party - the ClicKulture: The Party Yard

ClicKulture is an outdoor party which will hence hold every December. It is aimed at creating unification and promises to be electrifying with loads of fun. 

Of course there would be crazy games and 'adult games'. Be sure to be a winner during their giveaways.

For the best part, there'd be loads of drinks and chops. Also catch all your favourite DJs on deck with amazing freestyle dance performances from your favourite dance crews and that is not all.

Details of the event coming up shortly Do follow @kizzyentertainment_ on Instgram for the build up

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MUSIC: Henwilsen ft. Starsh - Ice

Check out this new track straight out of Jos city. It emanates from Henwilsen, a promising act under Nextworld Entertainment. The youngster features his label-mate Starsh, on this track he titled Ice.

Produced by Greezbeatz, this Afro-trap music describes a woman in one of the coolest ways you've ever heard. Take a listen.

Download, listen and share. Don't forget to leave us a feedback about the song and it's artwork, in the comment section below.

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CONFERENCE: Attend The 3rd Annual Education Conference, Jos | #aec2019

Attend The 3rd Annual Education Conference, Jos | #aec2019

There have been myriads of changes in the education system in Nigeria. Research and practice reveals that these changes have not achieved the desired outcome for education in the country. Indeed, if Nigeria is to reach her desired Educational objectives and goals, which is to build: a free and democratic society, a just and egalitarian society, a united, strong and self- reliant nation, a great and dynamic economy and a land full of opportunities for all citizens, any reform must be effective and needs to be embedded in the diverse culture in the country. This conference provides a place and space for stakeholder dialogue to optimize potentials for diversity and Culture in the education system.

The conference will focus on Diversity, Culture and the Education system. With closer attention to highlighting the potentials of Nigerian diversity, culture and how this can optimize the education system. That is, does diversity, culture impact on education policy, curriculum, leadership and teaching and learning? It is hoped that the inferences from this conference will advance knowledge and skills necessary to provide every Nigerian Learner with a world class standard education they need to thrive in the 21st century.

Theme
Diversity, Culture and the Education System

Sub-Themes
1. Research that improves educational practice
2. Policy that drives culture and diversity in educational system
3. Diversity and culture that drives Leadership and governance in an Educational system
4. Technology and innovations that includes culture and diversity in educational system
5. Re-thinking curriculum design and development in terms of culture and diversity
6. Culture and diversity towards Equity and equality for inclusive education system

Participants

Academics, researchers, policy makers, curriculum developers, educational practitioners, Teachers, Parents, Graduate students, research fellows, development partners, Educational stakeholder, Education administrators, and all other key stakeholders.

Registration Fees

Early Bird: N8,500 Naira (Payment made BEFORE 20th September, 2019.)
Late registration: N10,000 Naira.

Bank Details

Bank: Diamond-Access

Account Name: CLUSTER4KIDZ LTD
Account Number: 0030241812

Venue

Sarau Event Centre, Behind NTA, Jiyep, Jos

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MUSIC: Czay - Okada

Jtown's sensational music wave god Czay has just dropped this Afro/Fusion special he titled #Okada as his first single of the year 2019. #Okada, which comes off his forth coming INCREDBL album, is a sure party starter. Listen to Czay's crisp vocals on a Mr. Kleb's beat. 

Download, Listen, Share, Enjoy and be sure to leave us a review of the track on the comment section of the blog.

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EVENT: Attend 'The Link Up Jos' | Here's Everything You Need To Know

Tin City gather round! Here's a moment we have long been anticipating. Here's an opportunity to be part of something big. Attend 'The Link Up Jos' and experience entertainment on a whole new level. 

Clouded with an arena of fun, come and exploit brand promotion and connect with the big names and creatives in the Media, Arts, and Entertainment industry. Here is a great opportunity to showcase your talents and brands and who ultimately secure yourself a spot under the spotlight.

Come enjoy fun comedy, great music, theater and dance performances. Your favourite DJs would be on the deck for your thrills. You don't want to miss the dating game!!!

The Link Up Jos is powered by Mees Palace Jos (@meespalace) and proudly supported by Guinness, Hashtag Cafe among other brands.

The event will hold on the 23rd of June 2019 at the Largest event center in the heart of Jos, Mees Palace, along Rayfield Resort road, Rayfield Jos, Plateau state.

For reservations, enquiries, partnership or sponsorship call 08147796640. For vendorship call 09078624404

Please refer to flyer for tickets. Follow @kizzybukas on Instagram for more details and update.

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MUSIC: Czay - Sugar Cane | @ice_sizay

Jtown's king of RnB sensational tunes, Czay Dauda is back with a silence breaker. The soul number is titled Sugar Cane. This is the very best of baby making music and at it's finest.

Follow Czay across all social media @ice_sizay

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MUSIC: Keziz - Call Me | @fireboykeziz

Jtown is apparently taking over the music and entertainment hub. Here's a massive sting from one of Jos city's hottest, Keziz, who's back with another serial hit he titles Call Me. 

Produced by STK, the track is sure to make your playlist. You'll bet the song has a ring to it with a vibe you can't match.

Download Call Me, Listen Share, Enjoy. 

Don't forget to leave me your comments in the comment section below. Sharing is caring

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MUSIC: Czay - Perfect Mistake | @ice_sizay

Jos City's best vocalist comes through with another "Panty dropper" he titled #PerfectMistake. The song comes off his most anticipated album Joy Cums In The Moaning which is soon to be released. Listen to the silkiest of voices on tide of extreme emotions. Czay is sure to leave you dumbfounded on first listen. 

The track was produced by Love Child of INCREDBL, Mixed and mastered by Dcharlie of Studio 819.

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Popular Jos Gospel Sensation, Solomon Lange, Survives Ghastly Auto Crash

We have reports that popular Nigerian Gospel artist, Solomon Lange was involved in a ghastly motor accident along Kaduna – Abuja express way.

The Jos grown artist is ever thankful after making it out of his badly damaged vehicle to unhurt.

Solomon Lange, recounted that his car crashed into three other cars but luckily no one was hurt. 

He said the accident occurred while he was driving to Kaduna State from Abuja yesterday.

He wrote;

'blessed be the God and Father our Lord Jesus Christ who always leads us in Victory. Yesterday driving to Kaduna to minister and inspire the children at Nazareth Schools Barnawa I had a ghastly motor accident, my car collided with three other cars but I came out unhurt, the people in the other cars were also unhurt. Apart from the terrible damage to the car nothing happened to me. Victory is our Pathway. Thank you Jesus'.

Catch a glimpse of the photo below...

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MUSIC: Czay - Mr. Steal Your Girl | @ice_sizay

Jtown's King of New School Sounds has dropped yet another lit single titled #MrStealYourGirl which is a follow up to #HerSong - off his soon to be released Mixtape JOY CUMS IN THE MORNING. Listen to Acoustic RnB at it's finest. Czay delivers yet another astounding vocal performance.

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Armed Bandits Invade Jay FM Jos Radio Station, Abduct Sports Presenter

On Saturday the 24th Of March, a group of bandits were said to have invaded the Jay FM Radio Station in Jos in the evening hours and abducted a Sport Presenter, Ferdinand Mbum

Read the Stations Official Press Release below

PRESS RELEASE

Thugs Invade Jay Fm Jos Radio Station  On Saturday 24th March, 2018 in the evening around 6:25pm after a magazine sports show called "Sports Extra" from 4-6pm, some thugs led by the Chairman of Plateau United Supporters Club Mallam Audu, under the orders of the General Manager of Plateau United Football Club Mr Pius Henwan, invaded the premises of Jay 101.9 FM Jos in a black Honda Accord, and a Peugeot 406 Wagon which was branded with 4+4 and Lalong Boys, and assaulted, battered, and abducted Mr Mbum Ferdinand, a Sports Presenter/Journalist with the Radio Station to an unknown destination.

The Station Manager Mr Mangna Wamyil along with some Management Staff and eyewitnesses reported the abduction at the Motor Traffic Division (MTD) Anglo Jos of the Nigeria Police around 8pm. 

Eventually, our lawyers were able to trace Mbum Ferdinand to the A Division of the Nigeria Police Force, where he was bundled to by the thugs, and a complain of defamation of character and other undetermined allegations were instituted against him by the General Manager of the Football Club. 

As a journalist duty bound to investigate and report, Mbum Ferdinand said on the programme that a source from the Accounts department of the club confirmed to him that the money the Governor of Plateau State promised the Players when they won the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) last season in which each player was entitled to over a million naira had been redeemed since 18th February, 2018. He also reported that it is alleged that the match allowances for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League victory against Etoile Du Sahel in Kano of between N75,000 and N150,000 was not given to the players because they failed to qualify to the next round of the competition after winning the match, noting how negative such actions would impact on morale of the players if found to be true. Notwithstanding, he pledged to continue investigations to ascertain if the allegations were indeed true or not. 

Typical of the synopsis and style of the programme in view, other analysts took turns to analyse different scenarios that may have led to the allegation or actions.
Sadly, about 25 minutes after the programme, the thugs invaded the Station with Mallam Audu leading them, and the rest is history as it is commonly said.

However, through the doggedness of our lawyers, we were able to secure his bail before midnight, on the condition that we would produce him on Monday 26th March, 2018 in the morning.

As a law abiding organization, we are shocked at the actions of the General Manager of Plateau United Football Club, who not being a law enforcement agent, ordered the assault, abduction, kidnap, and arrest of our staff who was merely doing his job as a journalist, by his thugs. Certainly, such crass impunity has no place in an enlightened society like ours. Being a Media Outfit that has been in the forefront of supporting Plateau United FC and giving them publicity for free, it is very painful how they have chosen to repay our kindness. With the embarrassment and psychological discomfort Pius Henwan has caused Mbum Ferdinand and our establishment, this daring misadventure offers a rare opportunity to all sensible minds to reassess the suitability of such a man to manage a Football Club like Plateau United who are currently the reigning champions of the NPFL.

For the avoidance of doubt, we are prepared to see this case through to its logical conclusion to forestall future occurrences.

Signed.
#JAY FM Management

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BREAKING | Plateau State Govt Bans Tricycle Operations in Jos and Bukuru Metropolis

The Plateau State Government has banned the operation of tricycles within Jos and Bukuru metropolis, following a seemingly violent protest which led to the destruction of property by the protesting tricycle operators in Jos. 

The ban was contained in a Press Release signed by Mr. Cornelius Shioibal, the Permanent Secretary Cabinet and Special Services on behalf of the Secretary to the state Government. 

The Statement reads:

“Government has observed with dismay the way KEKE NAPEP operators have taken law into their hands in the Jos Metropolis.

In view of this, Government has suspended the operations of KEKE NAPEP in the Jos Bukuru Metropolis till further notice, commencing from Monday 26th February, 2018.

The general public are hereby advised to go about their lawful businesses and security agencies are to take note, please” 

 

The ban covers roads in Jos and Bukuru and takes effect immediately, Security operatives have been directed to arrest any tricycle operator caught plying the roads hence. The government’s action was to curtail further destruction of property.

Tricycle operators are protesting what they consider indiscriminate levies imposed on them by the state government.

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