NETPod: ‘Tomorrow’ + ‘Kolo For You’ – Retta

Retta, the Port-Harcourt based singer has over the last year made quite some noise with just one single, the mid-tempo ‘Kolo for you‘. The 21-year-old’s sound is far from the norm but still has a lasting effect after listening.
I had the opportunity to watch her perform live at the finals of the recently concluded Nigerian Idol and was quite surprised to see her give a below-par performance. Her vocal strength couldn’t match up with the live band play, something a lot of Nigerian singers are struggling with.
But the soft rock singer has dashed any form of under-performance with her latest single ‘Tomorrow‘. Very reminiscent of the Cranbrerries Stars, Retta’s voice is subtle yet captivating. Retta’s style is relatively unique for a Nigerian market where every Tom, Dick and Harry tend towards more upbeat sounds, but she will do well. Thumbs up!

How to Save Money at a Pricey Restaurant

Who doesn't love to go out to a nice dinner? We all know that it can be expensive-but I want to give you some tips on how to make your money go further-and still allow you to have a nice meal out।
Instructions

• Have one drink at home before you leave. Alcohol is how restaurants make money.

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  Drink tap water at the restaurant. In many cities it contains more minerals than bottled. Plus, many restaurants fill their own fancy bottles with purified tap water and charge you more! Several brands of water are simply purified and not mineral-based. Also, most resturants have purifers. Don't feel embarrassed to order tap water-and add lemon for freshness and health.

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  Don't get fancy with ordering drinks; order house wine instead. They charge a premium for specialty drinks. Also, avoid after-dinner drinks; they're pricey!

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  Have just one piece of bread and tell the server to take it away. You don't need to fill up on the bread basket. If you like, order soup to help you fill up.

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  Order an appetizer as a starter, another as a main dish and another as a side dish. Have your friend or partner do the same and you'll be able to sample half the menu! Then you won't have to order a main dish, plus appetizers are usually smaller and will help with portion control.

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  Share a dessert. A little sweetness goes a long way, so not only will you save on the bill, but you'll save calories as well.

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  Skip the coffee and go out in search of a nice coffee house. It will be another interesting destination-and half the price!