Inside the underground hotel in Africa that took a man 11 years to dig

If you suffer from claustrophobia and have a fear of the dark, then this kooky underground hotel in Africa might not be for you.  

Travel blogger Drew Goldberg, 27, from Arizona, visited a rural part of Malawi, where he discovered the unusual inn. 

In a video he explains that it took a man named Chifundu 11 years to dig the guesthouse out of the clay-like mud, and now he charges anywhere from 68 cents to $2 for people to stay.  

Travel blogger Drew Goldberg, 27, from Arizona, visited a rural part of Malawi, where he discovered an unusual underground hotel 

In a video he explains that it took a man named Chifundu 11 years to dig the guesthouse out of the clay-like mud, and now he charges anywhere from 68 cents to $2 for people to stay 

Venturing into the hotel, Goldberg explains that a main staircase leading off the entrance 'just keeps going down and down'.

As there is no electricity, it makes filming a little difficult but Goldberg manages to shed some light on the interiors.

He explains that there are a total of ten rooms at the hotel. 

The beds appear to be pretty simple, with mats placed on top of rectangular mounds of mud.  

There are ten rooms in total but no electricity or mattresses

As there is no electricity, it makes filming a little difficult but Goldberg manages to shed some light on the interiors

Goldberg points out that 'at least there are pillows' as he gives one of the beds a test

Goldberg points out that 'at least there are pillows' as he gives one of the beds a test.

'Not bad for $2 a night. I could sleep here easily,' he exclaims.

Venturing back to daylight, Goldberg discovers the kitchen in the backyard, with a stove fashioned out of bricks. 

Apparently Chifundu started digging the hotel in 1974 and finished his project in 1985. 

Goldberg says there is no electricity or internet in the area.  

While it might not make for the most comfortable of stays, Goldberg concludes: 'Chifundu is an amazing person who is as happy as I’ve ever seen a human being.

'It's worth coming here just to meet him.' 

Goldberg, who has been to more than 130 countries since 2012 making videos via his blog 'Drew Binsky' and Facebook, plans to hit Bhutan for his next adventure.

Apparently Chifundu started digging the hotel in 1974 and finished his project in 1985

Venturing back to daylight, Goldberg discovers the kitchen in the backyard, with a stove fashioned out of bricks

While it might not make for the most comfortable of stays, Goldberg concludes: 'Chifundu is an amazing person who is as happy as I’ve ever seen a human being. It's worth coming here just to meet him'

The seven wonders of the mysterious town in Oyo

This small town is home to a fascinating history and tourist attractions.

The seven wonders of Ado-Awaye in Oyo  (Naijatreks)

Ado-Awaye has been gaining media attention for a while now, after it was found to house the only other suspended lake in the world.

Rich in history and culture, Ado-Awaye is quickly becoming the tourist's paradise. From its formation to its mountains and plains, everything about the small town in Oyo state is a wonder.

Ado-Awaye started in 15000 AD. The Alaafin of Oyo's crown prince, Koyi, who was supposed to become the Alaafin was denied and his younger brother, Onigbogi, took over. In anger, he left Oyo with one of his father’s crowns and decided to go and settle in Otta, his mother’s town. However, he went through plain grounds until he got foot of the Ado Hill, where he saw a smoke. He climbed the mountain and there, he met some escapees from the Dahomey war. Having agreed and discussed with them, they decided to make him King of Ado.

In this article, we highlight the tourist attractions that make Ado-Awaye a wonder.

1. Iyake Lake

The seven wonders of Ado-Awaye in Oyo  (African Travels)

Iyake Lake is the only recognized suspended/hanging lake in Africa – one of the only two in the world after the Hanging Lake in Colorado. It has been named as one of the fascinating sites to visit in Nigeria as well as one of the seven wonders of Nigeria. is said to be bottomless and have swallowed those who have tried to measure its depth. Till today, whoever enters the lake never comes out of it. It is said to be the main god of fertility of the Mountain. The villagers believe that beneath the lake exists another world that looks like the earth, and whoever transits into that world by diving into the lake will never be able to return to our own world again.

2. Agbómofúnyàké

Agbómofúnyàké literally means "collects child and gives to iyake". This little hole is located just beside the iyake lake. It is believed that, whenever the hole has water in it, whoever puts his leg into it gets dragged to the bottom of iyake lake.

3. Ìyá-Aláró Lake

It is also one of the numerous lakes on the mountain. The lake was named after an old woman in the Ado-Awaye village, who specializes in dying of clothes. It is said that the old woman, known as “Iya Alaro”, worships the lakes and sacrifices to it at specific times during the year. The lake is characterized by a gloomy depth which underscores its association with Iya Alaro and its surface and surrounding is bedecked with a lush overgrowth of colourful vegetation.

4. Oke Ishage (Ishage Rock)

Ishage Rock is the bringer of rain for the Ado-Awaye people. It is a large elongated boulder of rock, balanced and standing upright on one of its small edges. The fact that this boulder has not fallen off the steep mountain side on which it rests remains a mystery to the Ado-Awaye people and tourists visiting the mountain.

Whenever it doesn’t rain and rain is needed, the chief priest goes to the rock, covers the "waist" of the rock with a white cloth, then rain falls for 3-4 days straight.

5. Esè àwon Àgbà

The seven wonders of Ado-Awaye in Oyo  (Naijatreks)

Esè àwon Àgbà translates to “the footprint of the elders”. It is a cluster of large “footprints” found all over the mountain. It is believed that the gods once walked over the mountain to protect the locals during the time the locals stayed up the mountain.

6. The Elephant Tree

The seven wonders of Ado-Awaye in Oyo  (Eat tech travel)

This is composed of the tangled trunk or root of a fallen tree which dramatically takes the form of the head and trunk of an elephant. The eyes of the elephant are also well represented on the formation. Hikers on the mountain are often tempted to climb the formation and sit on the ‘elephant’s head’ while posing for photos.

7. Esè kan Aiyé Esè kan Òrun

This is a wide and deep chasm on the mountain which separates one part of the mountain from the other part which hosts the peak of the mountain. Only brave mountain climbers dare cross this valley as the rock slopes steeply along the valley walls. Only a narrow, very steep and slippery path across the valley, links the two parts of the mountain.

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde cries out after her photo gets edited

Veteran actress, philanthropist and former model, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has taken to social media to cry out after she spotted an outrageously edited photo of herself online

The beautiful mother and wife of a pilot who was evidently not finding it funny, shared the hilarious photo which she captioned;

“’ I mean , Who did this? What’s wrong with you people? “

In a push to boost diversity, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is among the new members invited to join the group behind the Oscars film awards.

The reports had been received by many Nigerians with shock and excitement as though the actress has never received the award up until now, she is going to be one of those who would decide which entertainer deserves to be nominated

The curvy actress appears to be stopping at nothing to attain success of her own, as well as balance her home front to keep her marriage

Some of the names invited alongside Ekeinde and Odugbemi include Daniel Kaluuya, Mindy Kaling, Tiffany Haddish, Kumail Nanjiani, Blake Lively, Amy Schumer, Olivia Munn, Kal Penn, Pedro Pascal, Amber Tamblyn, Damon Wayans, Gina Rodriguez, Sarah Silverman, Jada Pinkett Smith and Evan Rachel Wood.

In 1995, at the age of 16, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde started the journey to becoming a Nollywood legend with the movie, “Venom of Justice.”

But it was her portrayal of a sickle-cell patient in the 1995 movie “Mortal Inheritance” that placed her as a potential star. A widely acknowledged classic, “Mortal Inheritance” has remained relatable over time and is arguably one of the actress’ best works yet.

She followed up her remarkable breakout role with the 1998 movie “Scores to Settle,” which starred her as the demon-possessed Sade, alongside Richard Mofe Damijo and Liz Benson.

Ever since then, her career has been nothing but diverse with household movies such as “Blood Sister,” “Lost Kingdom,” “Games Women Play,” “The Tribunal,” “Alter Ego” and “I Belong.”

Cristiano Ronaldo set to give the Kardashians a run for their money as he’s ‘in talks for new $10MILLION reality show’

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly in talks for his own reality show. 

The Real Madrid player, 33, is set to give Kim Kardashian a run for her money as he is currently in the midst of shopping a new 13 episode series to Facebook Watch - which could earn him $10 million - according to Variety. 

Ronaldo's life could make for sensational viewing pleasure, with the athlete igniting engagement rumours to girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez, as well as being a doting dad to four children amidst his glittering football career. 

Next Kim Kardashian? Cristiano Ronaldo, 33, is reportedly in talks for his own reality show and is currently said to be shopping a new 13 episode series to Facebook Watch

The show is reportedly set to be produced by Tom Brady's Religion of Sports media company, which is behind the Tom vs. Time for Facebook Watch.

As well as the reality show in the works, the sports star is also launching a superhero series Striker Force 7 and a scripted football TV drama series based on a diverse high-school girls soccer team.

MailOnline has contacted representatives for Cristiano for further comment.  

Late last month, Ronaldo's stunning other half Georgina added weight to growing rumours of an engagement by revealing a sparking ring on her wedding finger at the World Cup in Moscow.

Move over! The Real Madrid player is set to give Kim Kardashian and her sisters a run for their money as the new venture could earn him $10 million

Viewing pleasure: Ronaldo has ignited engagement rumours to girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez, and is a doting dad to four children amidst his glittering football career

The former Gucci store employee gave birth to her first child with Ronaldo in November of last year. 

The star is also father to eight-year-old Cristiano Jr. His birth mum has never been identified and like Cristiano’s one-year-old twins Eva and Mateo, he is reported to be the result of an arrangement with a surrogate mum.   

Speaking two months after the birth of daughter Alana Martina, Georgina admitted their baby girl had strengthened her relationship with the Real Madrid footballer.

Media: The show is reportedly set to be produced by Tom Brady's Religion of Sports media company, which is behind the Tom vs. Time for Facebook Watch

Busy: The sports star is also launching a superhero series Striker Force 7 and a scripted football TV drama series based on a diverse high-school girls soccer team

'It has definitely brought us closer. We're happier together than ever.' she told Hello.

She added that Ronaldo had even arranged a special meal with her family after the birth - making her feel more 'loved and cared for' than ever.

The brunette explained: 'When we got home from hospital, he'd organised a surprise dinner, with all our nearest and dearest. I felt like the luckiest woman in the world.

'I have found love. We complement each other very well. We have a beautiful relationship and when I have him beside me, I have everything. I feel loved and cared for. Love conquers all.'

Love: Late last month, Ronaldo's other half Georgina added weight to growing rumours of an engagement by revealing a sparking ring on her wedding finger at the World Cup in Moscow

Sweet: The former Gucci store employee gave birth to her first child with Ronaldo in November

Just days before the World Cup, Ronaldo's mother Maria Dolores sounded wedding bells for footballer by describing Georgina as her future 'daughter-in-law' in an interview with Cristina magazine.

The Madeira-born matriarch, who is said to have had a difficult relationship with some of Cristiano’s ex-lovers including Russian model Irina Shayk, told the Portuguese publication that she 'likes' Georgina, before branding her a 'future daughter-in-law and a 'very calm person'.

The grandmother added: 'She is the mother of my grand-daughter. She is a future daughter-in-law. She’s not my daughter-in-law yet [but] she's a future daughter-in-law.'

Happy family: The star is also father to Cristiano Jr, 8. His birth mum has never been identified and like Cristiano¿s one-year-old twins Eva and Mateo, he is reported to be the result of an arrangement with a surrogate mum

 

Samsung phones are spontaneously texting users’ photos to random contacts without their permission

Protect the nudes

Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge

Bad news for Samsung phone owners: some devices are randomly sending your camera roll photos to your contacts without permission. As first spotted by Gizmodo, users are complaining about the issue on Reddit and the company’s official forums. One user says his phone sent all his photos to his girlfriend. The messages are being sent through Samsung’s default texting app Samsung Messages. According to reports, the Messages app does not even show users that files have been sent; many just find out after they get a response from the recipient of the random photos sent to them.

A Samsung spokesperson tells The Vergeit’s “aware of the reports” and that its technical teams are “looking into it.” The forums indicate that Galaxy S9 and S9+ devices are affected, but may not be the only ones afflicted with the bug. Samsung is encouraging those experiencing this issue to call the company directly at 1-800-SAMSUNG.

Some users are speculating that this issue has to do with the push of RCS messaging updates, including T-Mobile, which is the carrier for at least one of the affected phones. T-Mobile just issued its RCS update this week, starting with the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. The messaging standard is supposed to make texting look more like chatting in a modern messaging app, complete with read receipts and typing indicators. When reached for comment, a T-Mobile spokesperson told The Verge to “check in with Samsung on this, it’s not a T-Mobile issue.”

For now, Samsung owners can revoke Samsung Message’s permissions to access storage to avoid the bug from sending their files out in the wild.

Cristiano Ronaldo signs for Juventus after passing medical

Former Bianconeri CEO, Luciano Moggi has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo has signed for Serie A champions Juventus after passing a medical in Munich.

This is coming after Juventus made a bid of €100 million (£88m/$116m) for Cristiano Ronaldo, who is Madrid’s all-time leading goalscorer after nine seasons at Santiago Bernabeu.

The 80-year-old told Italian TV network Tele7Gold : “In my opinion, he has already signed and passed the medical examination with Juventus in Munich.

“This is what I think after talking to important people.”

Moggi recalled his attempts to make Ronaldo a Juventus player in 2002, when he was emerging from the Sporting CP youth ranks and becoming one of the Primeira Liga’s hottest talents.

A proposed transfer involving Chilean striker Marcelo Salas moving in the opposite direction never transpired, according to Moggi, and Ronaldo joined Manchester United in 2003.

“I received an alert,” said the former Juve chief. “I sent an observer to look at him, he was an 18-year-old boy, but he impressed me with his maturity and his choices.

“In the middle of the day I made the contract. Unfortunately, Marcelo Salas refused to sign for Sporting Lisbon because he wanted to return to River Plate.

“Don’t Drag Me Into Your Negativity” — Nina Blasts Alex, After She Did This Ridiculous Thing [See Full Gist]

It seems all is not well former Big Brother Naija housemates Alex and Nina as both seemed to have subtly shade each other in different post on Instagram.

This all started when Alex shared a photo of herself rocking a Henna hand dye on her timeline which is quite similar to a style Nina previous rocked and shared on her page.

One of Nina’s fans who didn’t seem to be fine with the design on Alex’s body called her out and asked if she has to copy everything that Nina does.

Collins wrote:

“Must you copy? Copying nina tattoo will not make you fine, smh”.

Then Alex fired back at the fan:

“Bla ewu ah, first off it’s not a tattoo. Second of all, it wasn’t made for anybody in particular as many people have done it before and will still do it, third of all, lunatics are not allowed to comment here, I can hear your doctor call. It’s time for your medication. Now run along and play with sand.”

“You will tell me when nina invented henna. (bia did I spell it well biko?) Anumpam.”

One of Nina’s fans must have notified her on the mention or she spotted it herself. So in her response she took to her InstaStory and requested that no one should mention her name in their problems.

See her post below;

We are patiently waiting for where this Instagram war between two beauty queens will lead to.

 

OMG! Bobrisky Has Finally Done It! What We Found In His New Pictures Will Shock You Big Time! [Photos Inside]

Bobrisky flaunts his eye-popping curves in black body-hugging dress.

Nigerian self-acclaimed male barbie, Bobrisky, has been serving his fans with major hotness for over a week now.

He just took to Instagram page to share these photos of himself wearing a black body-hugging dress that flaunted his eye-popping figure.

Bob completed his look with a pair of gold pointed heels.

See photos below;

Fans Blast Peter Okoye, Tonto Dikeh Over Their Condolence Message To D’Banj

Social media was set ablaze last week with the news of the death of Danie III, the son of Nigerian singer, D’Banj. Following Daniel’s death, many celebrities sent in their condolence messages to the music star amongst which was Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh and singer, Peter Okoye

However, some fans have taken it upon themselves to call out Tonto and Peter over their condolence message when D’Banj this morning thanked everyone for their support during the tragedy. Tonto and Peter slid into the comment section to console him by saying their sons are his as well, but this did not fly with some fans.

See the exchange below:

Prince Harry Rejects Meghan Markle's Attempt To Hold His Hand At A Royal Event

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle showed plenty of PDA during their engagement. Now that they're married though, it looks like the newest royal couple might be taking a turn for the more traditional 

In a video posted by The Sun, Harry is seen appearing to reject Meghan's attempt to hold his hand during the Young Leaders Reception at Buckingham Palace. In the clip, Meghan appears to reach for Harry's hand, but he pulls away quickly. This probably isn't a sign of any trouble in paradise—just an old habit dying hard for Meghan and Harry trying to be mindful of royal etiquette. 

While royal PDA isn't explicitly banned, it's an unwritten rule that royal couples keep their hands off each other at public events.

Harry's brother and sister-in-law, Prince William and Kate Middleton, also adhere to the unspoken rule. 

"It is very clear that William and Kate are emotionally close, however, they do not seem to feel the need to prove their love—particularly when on official state business," Kermodetold explained.  

If this clip is any indication, Harry and Meghan might be taking a cue from Will and Kate and holding back on the public displays of affection. 
From elle 

*hmmmmmm Meghan trying to prove a point with PDA or not?

These are the Nigerians that featured in the “Black Panther” Movie (Photos)

These are the Nigerians that featured in the “Black Panther” Movie (Photos)

Black Panther is a 2018 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. It seems the movie will take major awards in the year 2018 and also break records. Apart from the fact it is an all-black heroes’ cast movie, it is also interesting to know that some actors of Nigerian descent were also featured in the movie.

According to report, there are about five Nigerian actors the featured in the Black Panther movie and this will surely bring excitement to Nigerian movie lover and may also increase the revenue the movies will like accrue in the country at the cinemas.

These are just a brief bio of the Nigerian casts in the Black Panther movie.

Tunde Laleye

Tunde Laleye is a Nigerian and indigene of Lagos state. He moved to the United States with his family in 1997 where he completed his secondary school education. He is a registered nurse and studied the Eric Morris Process of Acting. He has acted in several films and television series including Zoo and MacGyver. He is a Border Tribesman (uncredited) in the Black Panther.

Sope Aluko

Sola Aluko was part of the cast in the popular movie Pitch Perfect 2. The Nigerian-born mother of two speaks four languages including her native language, Yoruba. She has two degrees in marketing and engineering and also studied Drama education at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) and has performed at the National Arts Theatre in Lagos, Nigeria.

She has acted in The Good Lie, 96 minutes and Identity Thief. She plays the role of Shaman.

Tari Omoro Jr.

Tari is an American of Nigerian descent. He fell in love with acting while studying computer science at the Tyler Junior College. He was a member of the crew of the box office film, Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle. Black Panther will be his first film. He is a Jabari Drummer (uncredited).

David Opegbemi

Not much is known about Opegbemi. He played the role of a Club Patron in the TV series, Empire, in 2017. He is a Jabari Warrior in Black Panther.

Amechi Okocha

Okocha is an American-born Nigerian. He has featured in so many movies, even way back in 2012. His best performance in any movie seemed to be in the 2013 film, Speechless. He plays the role of Bueze in the Black Panther.

These Photos Of Davido As He Visits Ooni of Ife Proves He Is A True Yoruba Man

Multiple awards winning Nigerian singer, Davido, may be one of the biggest music stars in Africa and arguably in the world but one thing is for sure, he hasn’t forgotten his roots. The Osun state indigene over the weekend paid a courtesy visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. As a true Yoruba man that he is, Davido prostrated as he paid homage to the monarch.

See another photo below:

So Singer Simi shared a photo of herself last Night, and her fans are worried, They Think She’s pregnant, In the photo she’s without makeup.

That could be the Cause tho, and besides this won’t be the first fans have asked her this.. Anyways if she’s truly pregnant there’s nothing there…

Remember few days ago she was videod kissing Adekunle Gold, While they performed on stage together at his Concert, That past, See reactions below!

Khloe khardasian breaks silence on Tristan Thompson cheating scandal by saying shes's proud she had the strenght by staying with him

Khloe Kardashian has spoken out for the first time about sticking with her baby daddy Tristan Thompson even though he cheated on her with multiple women while she was pregnant with their child.

 

The 33-year-old reality star found out about his cheating right before she went into labor and fans expressed their disappointment at Khloe's choice to stand by her man. But Khloe defended herself on Twitter on Monday.

One fan with the username Queen Persia tweeted at Khloe, saying: "I love, adore & root for @khloekardashian but I’m so disappointed she stayed with that wasteman Tristan. She preaches about women knowing their self worth and when to walk away but when it’s time to walk the walk, she's a hypocrite."

 

Khloe, who is mother to two-month-old daughter True with the NBA player Tristan, was quick to respond to the comment.

She wrote back: "Not exactly Queen Persia, you have no knowledge of what goes on in our household or the enormous rebuilding this takes to even coexist. I’m proud of my strength. I appreciate your opinion and I hope you hold that same opinion to everyone else who has stayed in situations."

 

 

The conversation continued between both women as can be seen below, and they eventually made peace.