The second episode featured Ace comedian, Julius Agwu and his Mum Versus star singer, Olu Maintain&his mother.For the third episode which will be beamed across some TV stations this week, the 'face off' will be between 'My Car' chanter, Tony Tetuila&his mum Vs Gospel singer, Kefee and her mother.PRESS RELEASEBorn into an impoverished polygamous family with an enormous lump on his chest, a bad health condition, no doubt; and crippled as a child, Anthony Olanrewaju Awotoye, popularly known as Tony Tetuila, is proof that a man's beginning does not necessarily determine his future.
This Oro, Kwara State born recording artiste and song writer is widely regarded as one of Nigeria's living Hip-Hop legends and in his own words, owes his success and life to God and his mother's love, bravery, selflessness and prayers. On this week's celebrity edition of the reality show 'Supermom', Mrs Cecilia Awotoye, Tetuila's mother, tells the heart-wrenching and mind-boggling story of how she succeeded in raising her children, especially the precocious Tetuila, against all odds. According to her, nothing can aptly describe the pain a mother feels just watching helplessly as her son dies slowly because she can't afford to pay his medical bills. Although things had been tough generally for the family, the worst of her ordeals started when she noticed a lump growing on Tetuila's chest. "I cried every time I looked at him. I prayed endlessly to God to spare his life and I didn't give up hope." As any caring mother would, she took him to the places she could afford but no remedy came through until she visited the General Hospital in Ojuelegba, Lagos. There, he was operated on and grew up to be a strong child despite the pain and suffering he had to endure.
Months later, just when she was beginning to rejoice at his speedy recovery, she realised the kid who would later become Africa's music golden son couldn't walk. "We started visiting hospitals again and every time a doctor said my son would never walk, I prayed and cried to God. I never stopped telling them that my son would walk again!
There was one day I was returning to the hospital and I had to trek all the way with him on my back because there was no means of transportation; (Former Head of State, Mohammed) Murtala had just died and there was a bit of unrest in the country then." Months after, her miracle came. Tetuila started walking again! "I couldn't stop thanking God when I saw my son stand up and walk. Till today, I still thank God for him," she recalls in an emotion-laden voice on this week's episode of the Supermom Celebrity edition which airs this weekend on the AIT Networks, Galaxy, MITV and other terrestrial television stations across Nigeria.Raising children in a polygamous home with a husband who cared little about the welfare of his family and also suffering series of domestic violence, Mrs Awotoye had to take responsibility for the upkeep of her children and family. "I was his (Tetuila's father) first wife but it didn't matter to him. He beat me so hard one day neighbours came advising me to pack and leave him but to where? He will always be the father of my children and I didn't want to raise them as a single mother so I stayed and endured the pain." There was nothing Tetuila's mother didn't sell to make ends meet and put food on the table for her kids. From slippers to cigarette, groundnut, sugarcane and even cooking pots, she hawked and sold them all for their sake.
She continues, "I promised myself never to let them suffer or turn bad and wayward because of suffering. There was no point begging people for money when I have my hands and legs intact so I worked…I worked very hard. I did not look at the shame and insults from people around us. I knew things would get better one day". When Tetuila became old enough and was ready to bring his passion for singing to reality, he made his intentions known to his mom who gave him all the support she could muster. According to the Platinum-Haired-Bombshell as he is also known, his mom is the perfect description of a good and ideal woman and mother.
There has never been a time she wasn't there for him and nothing would quantify the worth of her ever encouraging words of advice. "I remember her always saying that God has ordained me for greatness and so He will keep me even from death. I am everything I am today because of my mom.
After God, my mom is next in my thoughts", he adds. "She has been through a lot for me especially considering the fact that there were so many children in the house yet, she took care of me like I was her only child. My mom has always been there for me."
Also on this week's celebrity edition of Super mom is the delectable Mrs Ejirooghene Rachael Obareki, the 59-year-old mother of Branama Queen, Erikefee Don Momoh popularly known as Kefee. Mrs Obareki recounts the story of how she lost a child and almost lost another and Kefee too, due to severe sufferings while raising them. Life had never been harder for her. Born to a reasonably comfortable family and being the only child of her mother, she had a few treasures passed on to her; treasures which she sold to feed and educate her children. When things got even tougher, she started a petty trade of fresh corn and firewood just to make ends meet. According to Kefee, her mom has always been a big part of her music career. It won't be far fetched to say she fanned the flame of success in her right from a very early age when she made her join the church choir and teach them songs as they went for different competitions and won. Even when the scandal of her broken marriage seemed to literally end her career as a gospel singer, her mother who had predicted the sad event never criticized her. Instead, she showered her with more love and supported her every step of the way. Kefee and Tetuila's mother's stories are the focal point in the episode three of the celebrity edition of Supermom sponsored by Procter and Gamble.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: SPIRITUAL PRICE LIST
He or she would have capped it with a nice and simple motto. So if I was to suggest one 'twould be.
"Pay us to fight your battle"
By the way, hope you can see the 'Mastercard and ATM available' part.
Nonsense person!lol
NIGERIA STRIKER YAKUBU AIYEGBENI TO MOVE TO CHINESE CLUB
Chinese Super League club Guangzhou R&F I heard would pay him an annual sum of $7.6m.
The deal which began about two months ago is almost completed. "The job is 99 percent done. If nothing goes wrong with the final one percent, Yakubu will arrive at Guangzhou this week." Lu Yi, the club's Vice President revealed.
Its all about the cash too. Players who have been lured to China with big pay packets include French striker Nicolas Anelka who joined Shanghai Shenhua, and Ivory Coast's Didier Drogba who is yet to move.
TW MAGAZINE FEATURES ACE PRODUCER, COBHAMS ASUQUO ON ITS JUNE COVER
He talks on fatherhood, nationhood&fulfilling destiny.
MUSIC: TAVIAN SONGS – LIKE DIS WE DEY FEAT. BOSSTA & NIGERIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM
Signed to Polydor Records as a member of the rock band "Hysteria", he used to be a back up singer for English model/singer "Twiggy" and also worked with the legendary Steve Mac. He also opened for Keisha White during her regional tour just to mention a few.
In "Like Dis We Dey" featuring rapper Boosta, Travian Songs addresses the situation of the country accompanied with a spine-tingling cover of the Nigerian National Anthem. Soothing vocals, ace productions, melodious harmonies, engaging rap verses are some of the features packaged in the songs.
DOWNLOAD +STREAM:
Like Dis We Dey feat. Boosta : http://www.hulkshare.comdl/7d38rimwdqv5/01_Like_Dis_We_Dey.mp3?d=1
Nigerian National Anthem: http://www.hulkshare.com/dl/crjskncjb73r/Nigerian_National_Anthem.mp3?d=1
UEFA BANS&FINES NICKLAS BENDTNER
A statement from UEFA reads, "Following the opening of disciplinary proceedings concerning the improper conduct of Denmark's Nicklas Bendtner at the Uefa Euro 2012 Group B match against Portugal in Lviv on Wednesday 13 June, the Uefa control and disciplinary body has decided to suspend the player for one competitive fixture.
This suspension applies to the next 2014 Fifa World Cup match, including the qualifying competition, for which Bendtner is eligible. The player has also been fined €100,000."
Before the verdict, the player who has three days to lodge an appeal stated that he had no idea he had broken the rules.
"It is just a pair of lucky boxer shorts that I used in the first game as well and have used before the tournament. I didn't know I was breaking any rules but I am aware of that now."
MASKED MUSICIAN, LAGBAJA BEREAVED
The cleric passed on few days ago, last saturday to be precise, at the age of 83 in Ilorin, Kwara State.
May his soul find repose!
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Tottenham Hotspur v West Bromwich AlbionSaturday 1 September 2012Chelsea v Reading
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Wigan Athletic v Norwich CitySaturday 6 April 2013Chelsea v Sunderland
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West Bromwich Albion v ArsenalSaturday 13 April 2013Arsenal v Norwich City
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West Ham United v Wigan AthleticSaturday 27 April 2013Arsenal v Manchester United
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West Ham United v Newcastle UnitedSunday 12 May 2013Arsenal v Wigan Athletic
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RADIO HIT SHOW: SASHA MAKES AN UPCOMING IMPRESSION
In my opinion upcoming artistes make the best music, there is something about the hunger they experience that reflects deeply in the music, it's a shame what the
comfort & the feeling of mediocre achievement does in a few years….anyway to the business if the day.
The following songs were reviewed this week;
1) Burna Boy – Like To Party
2) DJ Jimmy Jatt featuring Vector & Tenim – Spin
3) K-Switch featuring D'Banj – Sister Caro
4) Black Magic featuring Sasha. – Confam 5) Tupengo
feat. Zee, Ms.Chief, Krystal, Tipsy & Romeo – Show Dem Colour
We found an easy and stress-free link to the latest episode.
Download Now! : http://hu.lk/5d6qnavncuq8
PHOTO OF THE DAY: COLOUR BLOCKING OR INTERRUPTION?
Hey Man, I know its ok to try new things but this?? We'll be right back after a short break