Why Are People Moving to Africa?
Africa is a large continent with around a total of 1.216 billion, according to 2016 data by Worldometer. The continent is often overlooked despite all it has to offer. Many believe that it is a...
African Entrepreneurs: Inspiring Stories”
African Entrepreneurs have inspired us by overcoming odds and putting the continent in the forefront =t of development and sustainability. At BeeTeeLife, we understand the significance of shining a...
6 Essential Ways To Ensure You Achieve More Working From Home
A few years ago, working from home was frowned upon. It was seen as something only briefcase consultants — in other words, the unemployed, or struggling startup entrepreneurs did. You were...
Chief Daddy 1, & 2
Ah Ah,! They brought all my favourite Nollywood actors in these 2 movies. I first watched Chief Daddy in 2019 and didn't think much of it except that I liked... scratch that, loved the actors. The...
Alex Murimi of Capital FM Commits Suicide In Offices
Just a few days ago I did a post on how two Kenyan Spaces presenters were cruel to other men who felt they need empathy in a relationship and the rise in male suicides worldwide. A few hours ago we...
6 Resources To Help You Earn Passive & Multiple Streams Of Income
In this Covid season how does one make passive and multiple streams of income? We need to be entrepreneurial and we must grow. Now these are important all the time but now even more crucial. Your...
Mercy Eke
In a world where entertainment and media rule, it has become much easier to become a celebrity than it was in the 80s and 70s. Many new faces who would have not been celebrities are made famous...
Hosts of Spaces Attack Their Audience :O (Who does that????!!!)
Yea, that happened! The title of the Twitter Space session was 'What Do You Bring To The Table & What Do You Expect', meaning what you brought to a love relationship. I attended the Space...
Benjamin Fernandes
So who is Benjamin Fernandes? Benjamin Fernandes is a Tanzanian entrepreneur and the founder of NALA; a money Transfer service that reduces the costs of sending money from abroad to East Africa...
Fare Thee Well Charles Njonjo
So Charles Njonjo left us this morning at age 101. He was cremated fast and that hardly gave us the time to mourn him but given his last years have been quiet, I suppose it was the right thing...
Long Walk To Freedom by Nelson Mandela
A Brief synopsis:
“Long Walk to Freedom ‘’ is the 1994 collection of periodicals of Nelson Mandela. It recognizes his rising from an adversary of politically supported, racial segregation and...
Lagos & Eko Atlantic
Some cities are so etched into the psychosocial milieu of a certain region that the city itself becomes an approximation of the views, culture and influence of an entire subcontinent. In Asia it is...
Youth Unemployment And The Rise Of Entrepreneurship
There is a reason for the popular saying “the youths are the leaders of tomorrow”. Our youths represent the future and are a great asset to our nation. A country working towards a sustainable...
African Music Giants: Angelique Kidjo and Burna Boy
African Music Giants, Angelique, and Burna Boy have impacted the African music scene locally and internationally. We came from when the rest of the world thought all African music sounded like the...
Jay-Jay Okocha
The year is 1993, sometime in August. Eintracht Frankfurt is playing Karlsruher SC in German top-flight premiership league, Bundesliga. Frankfurt is leading by a mere 2-1 and in comes a quick...
Us- horror with a side of reflection?
Are you fascinated by the topic of doppelgängers? Jordan Peele gives you that in Us a most bone-chilling manner. Once again justifying why he is among the best and deserving of an Oscar. The first...
Chimamanda Ngozi’s – Half of a Yellow Sun
“There are two answers to the things they will teach you about our land: the real answer and the answer you give in school to pass...They will teach you that a white man called Mungo Park...
3 of the best fish recipes from Africa
To understand a culture, the best approach is by learning how people relate to food. Africa is a unique continent, diverse in culture and varied cuisine that brings delicious meals to your table....
Jollof: A Tale of Two Nations
Have you eve wondered where Jollof originates from, who made Jollof first? Who won the jollof wars? Grab a seat, get the full dossier of the meal that goes back over 400 years! It is said that...
Where To Buy Bitcoins For Africans
Bitcoins is at it's most affordable in recent years and this is a great opportunity to buy Bitcoin and invest in businesses that use this alt-currency. So where can you get your...
Where To…
While there are many ways to make money, various sources of information, and a few places you can get everything you need to make things work for you. The links on this post are my go-to for stuff...
Everything You Need To Know About Smart Hela & Similar Platforms Before You Register
Join using this link: So the latest money making platform is SmartHela. Is it worth paying attention to> It may not be a full time occupation but it definitely will help contribute to your...
Gabriel Muli on Values, Systems and Focus In Your Startup Business
Elex products is the brain child of Gabriel Muli. He started it 19 years back and while he enjoys its success now, the first 10 years of starting the company were packed with lessons and he is...
More Free African Series To Binge On This Easter
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Today, I decided to mix up a the series review a little: We look at A short story and movie alongside the series, why? Is see you asking – the message its always about the message with...
African series to binge on this Easter – and they are FREE!
Transcript Lately web series are increasingly popular; especially with lockdowns still going on and an upsurge of corona cases in a number of countries, entertaining yourself at home is a good idea...
Joyce Owaga’s Story on Finding Your Purpose
Despite losing important people through her life's journey, Joyce's entrepreneurial mind has not only helped her do well in a new career but thrive and support her family in a foreign land....
Sincerely Daisy
My propensity for tolerating boring movies is quite high - for writing purposes. When I actually forward after 20mins .... nikubaya! Really Sincerely Daisy?? doesn't know what went on after the...
Tips For Financial Intelligence After 50
They say money makes the world go round and this is not any less true as you approach your sunset years. Your financial strategy at this age should be one that gives you peace of mind and this means...
Healthy Aging -50+
If you're concerned about issues of aging like weight gain, sex drive, or chronic diseases, the key to healthy aging is to live a healthy lifestyle but what does that really mean? Different people...
Cheque Mate
This short film highlights the issues Kenyan talent goes through in the hands of greedy producers. I was expecting much more, however, the movie does deliver its message clearly and I hope it...
14 Factors To Consider When Picking An Insurance Company
Picking an insurance company means you are trusting them with your hard-earned money. This, when you are at your most vulnerable. Understanding that should keep you wary of smooth-talking insurance...
Happy Women and Family Day, Tunisia!
Women and Family Day is celebrated every year on 13 August in Tunisia, and at first glance, you may wonder what makes it so unique. But its significance becomes crystal clear when you look at its...
On Wellness, Nutrition and Mood Swings
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Wellness – an introduction
So I finally got started on the wellness series. Any thing that could have gone wrong went wrong, however thank God for technology we can erase and edit!!! - unlike real life things. So below is the...
Couple of Days
Issues in Couple of Days are those that often face couples and individuals. I think the purpose of the movie was rally to market the venue rather than really tell a story. As with many of scripts...
House Keepers
Now in its second season this series is well worth watching. Quite a thriller it is full of numerous twists and turns you never know what to expect. Scenes can be graphic. This is binge worthy...
Starting a Butchery Business
Providing Africa with its favorite cuts Meat is a favorite in most African countries and dependent on where you live the type of meat can be varied. Options range from beef, goat, lamb and...
You Again
You Again is not to be mistaken with the American 2010 movie, though this movie is equally comical, if not more so. It features Kenyan and Tanzanian actors, and Nick Mutuma directs it. I think...
Your Business Idea – Will It Fly?
This is the question that keeps many entrepreneurs up at night. People may praise your business idea, encourage you, and assure you that it’s “brilliant”… yet they won’t buy, won’t...
Keteke
Comic story on the backdrop of the Ghanaian railroad system in the 80s. At the time the train was the only mode of travel between different cities. It was still the error of Afros, bell-bottoms...
Getting It Right First Time – The Kenya National Construction Authority
For those not in an industry, the intricacies of the industry may seem complex. However, joining a business association or registering with a Government Authority charged to support the industry can...
The CEO
I get it, though Kenyans are not the best dressers, and neither is Nairobi a fashion capital by any standard, for other Africans to have Kenyan men documented in their badly fitting suits and pot...
Turning Your Dreams Into Reality
Getting into the multi-billion dollar entertainment industry can, and often does require the best of you. Learn how to do it from someone who does it... We talk to Ken Smart a seven-time...
Cook Off
First time watching a Zimbabwean film. It is interesting to see the slight variances in African habits without everything really not being different. Many parents who have had a child have a...
Six Ways To Get Your Curiosity Back
Remaining curious is crucial for the advancement of humanity and innovation. Children are said to ask an average of 300 question a day however by the time we turn eighteen this number has...
The Royal Hibiscus Hotel
When I saw the face of Charles Inojie I was a bit apprehensive about the quality of this movie but just went along when I saw the rest of the cast like Kenneth Okolie, O.C. Ukeje and Zainab...
9 Ways To Develop Self Mastery
The Path to Self-Mastery: 9 Ways to Take Control of Your Thoughts, Habits, and Success
Self-mastery is a broad concept, often interpreted in different ways. Some define it as taking full control of...
Road to Yesterday
Think this is one of those movies that can be classical. Created in the lines of 'A beautiful mind' it's almost impossible to tell at what point the mind is transformed till at the end of the movie...
Moving Your Dreams From Your Head To Reality
If you have not started working on this years resolutions, probably this articles is for you. At the beginning of each year, many of us make resolutions that we believe will transform and make us...
Aisha
This is one of my favorite Kenyan productions. With a limited budget, it communicates a lot. Nothing goes as you expect or want it to. There's a failed attempt to bring in humor - and thank God it...
The Bling Lagosians
As the name suggests there is a lot of bling. As with most Nigerian 'high budget' productions, the storyline seems to go nowhere and the writing is basic.There is an effortless attempt at comedy and...
10+ Ways To Stop Self Sabotaging Habits
Most people genuinely want to succeed. When asked, almost everyone has good intentions for themselves. Yet not everyone becomes successful — not because we don’t know what to do, but because we...
Maskandi Queen
The story started off pretty cool but somehow I got bored after the school scenes. The script is simple, with very little happening. The acting is basic but the message is very solid and clear - do...
Has The Reality Of 2020 Kicked In For You?
So, has the reality that 2020 is half way through and that nothing is going back to 'normal' set in? or are you still ... waiting ...?? Waiting on government to 'open...
inumber Number Series
Coming up with a series following this was natural not necessarily ingenious. The possibilities of where the character Chili can be taken are numerous given how he delivered the movie.In the series,...
The Protégé
Sometimes when we are getting the support we need we assume we can just sit back and let the person supporting us do all the work, favors and open all the doors while we relax and bask in the...
inumber Number
This is so far the best African action movie I have watched. From beginning to end it is fast-paced, enchanting, and totally relatable It definitely deserved the Golden Horn Award it got in 2016.I...
Turning A Hobby To Business
Most hobbies remain just that - great pass times. However, a few have managed to turn them into great business opportunities and moved from full-time employment to be great business owners. Hear...
Getting Unstuck
Did you set goals for the year? If not, is it because you never get to achieve them anyway?or is it because of Covid? You are not alone, many of us get tired of trying when we have not been...
Freedom
After watching this, old slim men look very disgusting. The script gives a different angle on human trafficking issues. But, all said and done this production was very poorly executed. More effort...
Be The Entrepreneur On The Fast Track
This is the key to Africa's development, actually most economies' growth is dependent on small and medium enterprises. With the high unemployment rates in Africa, it is evident that our...
Hustle
This sophomoric comedy will definitely cheer a youthful soul. If you tend to find most things funny then this comedy series will give you enough to more than smile it. I can't say this was an easy...
Fast Track To Wealth; What You Do After Work
In the pursuance of better standards of living, more and more people have gotten their degrees by attending evening and online degree programs offered by both public and private universities. Most...
Saints and Sinners
Going for four seasons, each with 13 episodes this is one of the shortest South African series I have come across. The beauty of it is you can binge on it over a long weekend. The story is rich and...
Fast Track To Success 11; Ways To Lead
People follow their leaders' actions. There is nothing like 'do what I say and not what I do' in leadership; you show what to do. To be a successful entrepreneurial leader you must develop success...
New Money
This is beautiful light entertainment. Released in early 2018 it is one of my favorite African productions from that year. The storyline is not complex and neither is it emotionally draining despite...
Fast Track To Success 10; The Continually Proven Formulae To Success
Everyone wants to be a success and even those who say they do not care, blossom when you congratulate them on an achievement.
Our natural tendency is to want to be good at one thing or another....
My Wife and I
I didn't realize how many movies go by this title or the number of body swap movies that have been created since the beginning of the talking cinema.Released in 2017 this movie was rightly a...
You So Black!
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Fast Track To Success 9; Do Something To Grow Your Business Every Day
Whether large or small a business cannot grow if it is only in maintenance mode or shut. Maintenance activities may keep you in the game but will not make you a winner.
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Potatoe Potahto
A reasonably funny comedy though since Joselyn does not do funny so well I struggled to totally appreciate the funny bits of this production if any. The storyline is interesting however the...
Fast Track To Success 8: Treat Your Business Like A Business – Not A Hobby!
To be successful as an entrepreneur, always treat your business like a business or you have no business. Maybe you don't take yourself seriously and this may make for a bearable workday on those...
Castle & Castle
I consider this the African version of suits or some other legal drama close to it.If you looking for a relatable legal series then this is it. The stories are not only relatable - traditions that...
Fast Track To Success 7; Create A Beautiful Blog/ Vlog / Social Page
The fastest way to get popular in business is to move online - create a blog. Content is King. We are in the information age, and the information is got online. Credibility is established almost...
The Queen
The Queen, available on Showmax, DSTV, and Viu, is a series that goes on for over 600 episodes in 4 seasons. I definitely recommend the first 3 seasons and most of season 4 so far. Starting...
Fast Track To Success 6; Do Not Quit!
That is kinda obvious…. If you are not in the game how can you possibly win? However, my thinking is more around the view that 'a winner knows what to quit'. We quit every day because we are the...
Shadow
This is an easy watch, has enough action to keep you glued for each episode but does not hold you hostage. Each episode is whole on its own, with storylines not flowing on in the next episode....
Fast Track To Success 5; The Perfect Mentor
They need to be mentored when working on a new skill or area of your life you would like to improve in cannot be overemphasized. A mentor can make a whole lot of difference in a protégé's...
4th Republic
Intriguing political drama with the story of almost every African country election period. While the story seems over-familiar to many of us in the continent, the characters give this plot a unique...
Living in Bondage: Breaking Free
Arguably one of the best products from Nollywood in 2019, Living in Bondage 2019 is a sequel to Living in Bondage from 1992. I was captured right from the first scene and the scene still remains one...
Fast Track To Success 4; Your Dreams – That’s What Keeps You Alive!
Stories told in religious books always end up with a person dying after they have fulfilled their purpose; the reason they were here in the first place. Often when people retire, they die, it seems...
Fifty – The Series
In fifty the series, the stories of the four women in the movie; the strained relationships with family and friends continue months later. If you are anxious to find out what happens to...
Fifty – The Movie
Love the easy pace of Fifty - the movie, however, there's nothing easy about the characters. Each one is more than just passionate about something they are on the verge of fanatical. This makes...
Fast Track To Success 3; Keep On Walking!
I once formed a WhatsApp group for my marketing team and I must say what I consider most disturbing was the lack of focus for the group. Often it felt like I was on my own. Despite all the agreed...
Fast Track To Success 2; Focus – Helps You Achieve
One of the key principles of successful companies and individuals is focus. Focus is a concerted effort in one area, aspect, thing, or region. To be successful, you need to learn to focus your...
Merry Men 2 – Another Mission
I enjoyed Merry Men 2 more than the first. Out in December last year in Nigerian Cinemas, watching this on Netflix after all the promotions is excellent. It is more engaging than Merry Men 1, and...
Fast Track To Success 1; Chart Your Flight Plan
Before a plane takes off the pilot has to submit his flight plan. They not only know where they are going to but everyone around them knows where they are headed. At their destination, all concerned...
Gomora
Gomora has the most twists and turns I have seen in the first two episodes of a series than I ever!It has a very varied pace, sometimes fast-moving sometimes scenes and messages can take forever to...
Monica
The series has been running on Showmax for several years now. The script may not be exciting however, the cast is star-studded.Available on Maisha Magic and ShowmaxWatch Monica Trailer The...
Merry Men 1: Yoruba Demons
Lives of the party. Based in Abuja, Nigeria, this is a typical Robinhood type movie. Four friends use business as a front to rob corrupt businessmen and government officials. Typically the guys...
Pete – The Greed Influence Power In The Ring
Pete, now in its second year, this Swahili drama may be slow, but I often come back to it because it's an easy watch, can get you hooked if you are a lover of the language. Since it is...
Africa Day Benefit Concert with Idris Elba
Last night's Africa Day Benefit Concert was lit! - but short. African Artists from 25 countries came together to raise funds for African communities that will be affected by Covid-19. We were...
Blood & Water
This series is a little controversial. adults acting, teen story, adult content but the plot is based on students. It is available on Netflix. Its cover seems like a typical school drama however the...
Baby Mamas
The message is there obviously but this was a far cry from the high expectations I have of S.A. movies especially when there is a young talent. It's meant to be a comedy but I did not manage a...
Agent
I had high expectations of this one after seeing Kay Sibiya on the cover of this movie especially after his stellar performance in the series The Queen. Though not what I expected I liked this...
The Wild
Eight years later, The Wild is still one of my favorites. This series will take you through the extremes of emotions, joy, fear, apprehension, pain, and much more. The themes covered include...
9 Ways To Motivate Yourself
As entrepreneurs one of the things that we continuously need a good portion of is self-motivation. The willingness and ability to keep going when things are not going as I would like them to can be...
6 Factors To Consider When Lining Up Suppliers & Service Providers
Suppliers and service providers can make your business successful or fail. The source of your inputs can determine whether you get to be a market leader in your sector or not. If you have the right...
The River
The River is set in Pretoria against the backdrop of the province's mining sector. Each episode is a rush of adrenaline. I would say do not watch if you have high blood pressure because these series...
RockVille
This series is well worth watching - A story of frustrated love at different levels; with parents, siblings, spouses, workmates and even GodIt has taken me over 5 years to watch this...