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Meet Winifred Emmanuel, Founder of Zeelicious Foods

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6 years ago

September 19, 2020

A few people have the tenacity to diligently pursue their passion to create a business empire. Anambra State born Winfred Emmanuel is one of them. She is the brain behind the culinary brand known as Zeelicious Foods. From making dishes which she used to post online, Zeelicious, has in 3 years become one of the most recognisable food brands out of West Africa.

Like other mates of hers, Winifred had grown under normal parents, determined to study to earn a degree and get a job that will avail the comforts of life. With an Economics degree from the University of Lagos, and very few job opportunities available, her career options, would change, when she was taking part in the National Youth Service Corps.

While a lot of her colleagues were learning such skills as hair-dressing, interior décor and the likes, Winifred decided to follow her age-long passion-cooking. “Like everyone, I wanted to graduate from school, get a 9 to 5 job, and make money. I went to school, got out of school and I had to serve. During my first three weeks at the NYSC camp, there was this programme called SAED. It’s about entrepreneurship; we were to choose a particular skill and learn. My friends went into hair-making, and make-up, but I wasn’t interested. Something in me just said I should go into the catering class, so I went there and I was interested in what I learnt. I had always loved to cook before camp, but after camp, I got a motivation to go into it fully. I would post some food online and I found out that people would ask me for the recipe, the ingredients, so I decided to run a food blog,” she says.

That food blog has metamorphosed into a TV channel which started on YouTube but has today grown with a soaring subscriber base into a conventional TV series with audiences around the world.

She says: “I started as a blog, I wanted to move up to the next level, my plan was to have a TV show because it was difficult, I haven’t really proven myself and no one was willing to give me that opportunity. YouTube was a platform that was free, it is still free for anyone to join. When I discovered YouTube, I felt that was the platform I have been waiting for since TVs are not coming for me because they don’t believe in me. I created a channel on YouTube and created contents that have to do with culinary art. I put out tutorials, and amazingly when I started, the goal I set for myself was to get 5,000 subscribers. But in 6 month, we got 50,000 subscribers and in one year, we were in 100,000.”

With this relative success, Winfred is not done yet. She intends creating other platforms that will further entrench her culinary skills amongst audiences.

She has her plans. “It’s a whole new world over here; I don’t even know which one to talk about first. For me it is about creating value, we have so many things in the pipeline, I am working on a cook book which I am going to launch, and there is a major platform we are working on too.”

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Beauty Meets Glamour as Olaide Ogunyemi Opens New Studio in Mushin

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1 day ago

April 5, 2026

Sahara Weekly

Beauty Meets Glamour as Olaide Ogunyemi Opens New Studio in Mushin

Popular Nollywood actress and professional makeup artiste, Olaide Ogunyemi Oluwayemisi aka Damilola, has expanded her footprint in the beauty industry with the grand opening of her new makeup studio in Lagos.

The talented thespian, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of @Dobc_makeovers_andmore, officially unveiled the ultra-modern beauty space last Thursday, April 2, 2026, in a colourful ceremony filled with glamour, fashion, and pageantry.

Strategically located at 101 Palm Avenue, right beside FitPlus and Sparklight Hospital in Mushin area of Lagos, the new studio is designed to offer top-notch beauty services, reflecting Ogunyemi’s commitment to excellence and professionalism in the ever-growing makeup industry.

The opening ceremony attracted friends, colleagues from the Nollywood industry, beauty enthusiasts, and well-wishers who came out in large numbers to celebrate the entrepreneur’s latest milestone. Guests were treated to a vibrant atmosphere that showcased creativity, style, and the evolving standards of the beauty business in Lagos.

Speaking at the event, Ogunyemi expressed her excitement and gratitude, noting that the new studio represents years of hard work, dedication, and passion for her craft. She reaffirmed her commitment to delivering premium beauty services while empowering aspiring makeup artistes.

The launch of the studio further cements her reputation as a dynamic force, successfully blending her career in Nollywood with a thriving beauty brand.

With this latest development, Olaide Damilola Ogunyemi continues to inspire many young entrepreneurs, proving that talent, consistency, and vision remain key drivers of success in Nigeria’s creative and business landscape.

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Daniel Eromosele Eulogize Adams Oshiomole as he turns 74 years

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2 days ago

April 4, 2026

Sahara Weekly

Daniel Eromosele Eulogize Adams Oshiomole as he turns 74 years

Today, I celebrate an exceptional leader, a fearless voice for the people, and a man whose life has remained a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to justice—Distinguished Comrade Senator Adams Aliu Oshiomhole.

Your journey has been nothing short of inspiring. From your days as a vibrant labour leader to your impactful tenure as the Executive Governor of Edo State, and now as a respected Senator of the Federal Republic, you have consistently demonstrated what it means to serve with integrity, strength, and purpose. Your contributions to the growth of our nation and the development of Edo State remain indelible and deeply appreciated.

You have not only built structures and institutions but have also built people. I am personally a beneficiary of your leadership, your guidance, and your belief in empowering others. Your influence in my life has been profound, and I remain grateful for the opportunities and inspiration you have given me.

On this special day, I celebrate not just your achievements, but the man you are—resilient, principled, and ever committed to the progress of Nigeria and her people.

May this new year bring you renewed strength, greater wisdom, good health, and more remarkable accomplishments. May your legacy continue to shine brighter with each passing year.

Happy Birthday, sir. Wishing you many more fruitful and impactful years ahead.

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Accolades to Empress Genevieve Wining as she Celebrate birthday in Grand style

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2 days ago

April 4, 2026

Sahara Weekly

Accolades to Empress Genevieve Wining as she Celebrate birthday in Grand style

Emmanuel Clement

Vilnius, Lithuania – The Grand Hotel Vilnius will host a grand birthday celebration in honor of Her Majesty The Empress Genevieve Wining of the United Kingdom of Atlantis (UKA) on April 4th, 2026.

The four-day event promises to be an extravagant affair, marking the special birthday of Empress Genevieve Wining. The celebration will take place at the prestigious Grand Hotel Vilnius, Lithuania, renowned for its luxurious ambiance and exceptional service.

According to the event flyer, the birthday celebration will be a spectacular occasion, fitting for an empress. Guests can expect an elegant setting adorned with golden accents, sparkling champagne, and festive decorations, creating a regal atmosphere befitting the occasion.

The Empress Genevieve Wining of UKA is expected to grace the event, which will include various festivities and celebrations in her honor. The occasion aims to bring together dignitaries, followers, and guests to commemorate the empress’s birthday with grandeur and joy.

For media inquiries, accreditation, or further information about the birthday celebration of The Empress Genevieve Wining of UKA, please contact the event organizers.

Courtesy of His Excellency Emperor Prof. Solomon Wining. UKA