VANGUARD SPARK MAGAZINE Jan. 2014 | Page 4

INTUNE SPARK DISH: THE NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW FUN for LESS, Vol. 1 Five Fun Dates Under 1k Here are some cool things to do in Lagos for fun without breaking the bank and putting a deep hole in your pockets. The list is endless! 1 T here's so much exciting news! From Tiwa Savage's grand traditional wedding, to the Donjazzy vs Wande Coal twitter charade, Mariah Carey's sneak-visit to Lagos for Access Bank party and of course, the sad news of the South Africa Legend Nelson Mandela passing away. Phew! A little bird tells me Donjazzy and D'banj are getting back together. Toke Makinwa is single again! It's so sad to hear her 12-year old relationship with Maje Ayida hit the rocks. But I thought she said they were already engaged? Confused? Us too. Then, of course, there's the latest Open letter charade supposedly sent from Iyabo Obasanjo to her father, exposing his misdeeds. On the positive side, did you know our very own novelist Chimamanda Adichie got featured in Beyonce's newly released surprise album? Now you know! Go on an Ice Cream date alone or with friends. It is inexpensive and relaxing. You could get some really nice tasty ice creams for less than N1000 and also get one of the finest personalized ice cream experiences. Give it a try. 2 Buy or rent a DVD, get coke and popcorn and watch it at home. It's fun and saves you the whooping sum of money you shell out towards buying tickets for a movie at cinemas. The Curious Case of Emmy Collins Some months ago, designer Emmy Collins launched his blog “Diary by Emmy“. Anyone who follows Emmy on twitter or has read his previous interviews knows that Emmy embraces the “no-holds-barred” approach! Since his blog launched, he has criticized and analyzed many of Nigeria's top stars as well as red carpet stylistas. Via his blog – www.diarybyemmy.com, Emmy has gained a new legion of fans who appreciate the witty criticism and also another faction of followers who have labelled him “a hater”. Recent trending topics on his blog include “Compilation of Annie Idibia Macaulay's many fashion atrocities“, “Story of Nigeria and the Karaoke Singer named Tiwa Savage” and “Toni Tones wannabes invade Lagos with the same UTTERLY HIDEOUS costume…NO JOKES”. It is refreshing that there is now honest criticism and analysis on the blog scene but if you're a regular reader of his blog, you would have pondered over this question, what is eating Emmy Collins? SPARK 6 3 Go window shopping at your favourite mall. A lot of malls in the country can serve this purpose.Who knows? You might even bump into a friend. 4 Spend time at the Library. Skim through fun novels comic books or whatever interests you. 5 Hang out at the beach. To save money, bring a cooler of your own food. Prepare some sandwiches, throw in some fruit or other snacks, some drinks, a bag of ice, and you're good to go!