Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okogie, has been appointed Senior Special Assistant on entertainment, arts and culture by Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State.
The 32-year-old actress was appointed alongside 53 other Senior Special Assistants and nine Special Assistants to the Governor as Federal Constituency Supervisors for the GYB Connect Programme on Tuesday.
Secretary to the State Government, Ayoade Arike, said the appointments which will be effective from April 1, are to “plug identified gaps in service delivery, fill key positions with the right people and to broaden inclusiveness in governance by bringing people from more communities on board.”
Confirming the appointment, the mother of 3 said, “I am gratified with the official notification reaching me on my Appointment as the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor of Kogi State on Entertainment ,Art and Culture.
I am humbled, as i duely acknowledge this attending responsibility to serve my great state with the modest experience I have gathered over the years.
With depth of gratitude, I want to thank the Governor of Kogi State; His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello and his wife, the first lady of Kogi state Her Excellency Mrs Rashida Bello for this unparallel opportunity to serve.
My endless gratitude goes to my husband, Prince Odianosen Okojie for giving me his concent, knowing fully the sacrifices and adaptations he will have to put up with.
To all my family, friends, colleagues and fans, thank you for all your prayers and well wishes, I am eternally greatful to Almighty God, to him be all the glory.”
Another surprise birthday party for Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
The surprise party which is the second in the month was arranged by her hubby; Capt. Matthew Ekeinde, her manager, Michael Djaba and her friends, Steve and Penny Mawuenyega. A-list actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde who turned 36 on February 7, 2014 was treated to a birthday gig by her workers, last week.
The UN ambassador was in Ghana this week for the launch of Ghandour cosmetics, you would recall she signed an endorsement deal with the company three weeks ago. She had absolutely no inkling her hubby flew in for the second party. How sweet!!!
“#steve feeling very accomplished by their stunts. I usually try to decode everything They’re so glad about this achievement! After a hard day’s work, Hungry and Tired,I’m asked to stop for a quick drink and chat with #Penny and her hussy #steve… Then I saw people.. #confused, #dressed #down, I tried to escape !… but it was too late! They got me…they got me good!”. She narrated.
"I HAVE FINALLY ACHIEVED WHAT I WANT" ACTRESS NGOZI EZEONU SPEAKS ON HER DRASTIC WEIGHT LOSS
"I have been battling with my weight
for ten years and I have finally achieved what I want. I am not sick, it is my choice to lose some weight and I pulled it off. I feel good losing weight, it takes a lot of discipline."
It would be recalled that tongues started wagging when the once plump thespian appeared trim and beautiful at the Odeon Cinema, London, venue of the premiere of new flick, Briefcase.
"I cut off eating a lot of things, I was addicted to coca cola, juice and I cut off all that, I also stopped eating banana altogether, it took a lot of discipline. I stopped eating too much carbohydrates and I eat more of proteins and a lot of veggies” She added.
Source: Movie Moments
URU EKE NAMED AFRICA YOUTH PANEL AMBASSADOR, REPRESENTS NIGERIA IN GAMBIA
As part of celebrations of International Youth Day 2013, the African Youth Panel organised the Africa Youth Charter Ambassador program- an extensive training platform aimed to duly equip its Ambassadors for the crucial youth activity ahead, and grooming "young voices" that would be heard and respected all over the world.
With notable African figures of diverse backgrounds including academicians, civil society experts, entrepreneurs, art managers and politicians in attendance, the 4-day meeting was organised in collaboration with the Children and Community Initiative for Development (CAID), with support funds from the Roskilde Charity Society of Denmark.
Youth leaders, musicians, actors, celebrities and the media participated in the training along with relevant partners like the African Union Commission Youth Division, Pan African Youth Union, Ministry of Youth and Sports of The Gambia, Gambia National Youth Council and the Mandingmorry Foundation for Performing Arts (MANFOPA).
AYP is dedicated to working closely with its Ambassadors to develop follow-up mechanisms and activities to make sure that the Ambassadors are actively engaged in the national, regional and continental themes affecting the continent.
Ms. Eke is pleased to have been selected as a representative of Nigeria and from one of the most vibrant industries in Africa, Nollywood. "Just like the moment I was called by CNN to speak about Nollywood, I feel elated, yet again, having this kind of platform to represent one of the best things to come out of Africa."
PHOTO OF THE DAY: GENEVIEVE NNAJI POSES WITH DAUGHTER
PHOTOS: FUNKE AKINDELE THE VILLAGE CHAMPION
The Vita foam ambassador is playing the role of village girl in a new movie called Village Champion. These are some of the location pictures.
ACCLAIMED ACTRESS, STEPHANIE OKEREKE-LINUS RECEIVES MONTAGE AFRICA WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
The MAWEA is an award presentation designed to celebrate & recognise a select group of special Nigerian women for their exceptional accomplishments & contributions to the society in different endeavours of life.
The Kankelon hair ambassador, announced the news yesterday via her website; Stephaniedaily.com.
PHOTO: ACTRESS FOLUKE DARAMOLA REMARRIES
Talented actress, Foluke Daramola got married today to a socialite cum business associate, Kayode Salako. The low-key traditional wedding which coincides with her birthday took place today at Ifako-Ijaiye, Lagos.
Foluke’s first whirlwind marriage to a politician produced two kids, Kayode on the other hand also used to be married. His estranged wife moved out of their matrimonial home some months ago.
ACTRESS, STEPHANIE OKEREKE'S PROJECT FEATURED IN LOS ANGELES NEWSPAPER
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| Stephanie Okereke-Linus |
Stephanie Okereke’s upcoming movie, ‘Dry’ aims to address the issue of Vesico Vaginal Fistula, a disease which always occur during child birth amongst women in the Northern part of Nigeria.
she was once quoted thus, “I have decided to share their stories through ‘DRY’. It journeys into the heart-wrenching details of a culture not too many films dare to explore. The issue might seem controversial, but if it will set one girl free and open the minds of the people, and also instruct different bodies and individuals to take action, then the movie would have served its purpose.” she
This project however got a mention in a Los Angeles newspaper, ”The LA Sentinel’ published on the 24th of January, 2013. It was captioned ‘Nigerian star, Stephanie Okereke-Linus tackles VVF‘.
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