Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Africa's Young Entrepreneurs release N150m to fund Nigerian Entrepreneurs this year
Africa's Young Entrepreneurs is back in Nigeria, bringing you AYEEN 2015, Africa's young entrepreneurs empowerment Nigeria. Last year hundreds of entrepreneurs were funded & empowered
This year do not be left behind. Young Entrepreneurs in need of smart business skills or capital to start their own business,will be meeting with experts from United states, Canada and South Africa.
The most innovative and viable business ideas will benefit from direct funding to start up or boost their businesses plus an all expense paid trip for this group of selected entrepreneurs to Ottawa Canada for a 2 week business skills training program.
Below are many other benefits to everyone that attends the program:
-All participants will benefit from an opportunity to be placed on
thier Web Business Campaign (WBC), an online platform to showcase your
business to thousands of investors across the globe.
- All participants will receive a free business skills training and
mentoring by A.Y.E which will include business plan and proposal
coaching.
- All participants will get a free webinar session with one of
America's finest social media expert (Mandi Susman).
-A.Y.E will give support to participants requiring international business
expansion through their respective embassies
-Free Associate membership for all attendees.
-All participant will receive the A.Y.E business recognition certificate
which will serve as endorsement to enhance and facilitate intra-trade
amongst other members.
-Free business websites for all participants
-Business make-overs for existing start up businesses
-Selected entrepreneurs will be receive full funding for their business
-Businesses that have shown innovation and profitability will benefit
from an all-expense paid trip to Ottawa Canada on a two-weeks business
skills training program.
-Networking opportunity and pictures with the business giants and speakers
from all over Africa.
Don't miss out on this opportunity click here to register : www.ayeen2015.org , limited application space available
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Study, Work and Live in Canada
Do you wish to obtain an international certificate in a reputable & highly rated institution in Canada? Maple Education Canada Inc. is inviting you to a free education seminar for Secondary School Leavers and Graduate.
Maple Education Canada Inc. is affiliated to over 35 Canadian Institutions (High schools, Colleges and Universities) such as University of Alberta, Carleton University, University of Manitoba, Vancouver Island University, Thompson Rivers University, Columbia International College,
Centennial College, Algonquin College, International College of Manitoba, Fraser International College, Lambton College, Peace River North School District 60, Golden Hills Secondary School, Bodwell School, amongst others.
There are lots of programs available for both Secondary School Leavers and University/Polytechnic graduates seeking post graduate admission in Canada. Come and meet with our admissions experts to get an easy placement into any of our affiliate institutions.
Secondary School Leavers can come along with their WAEC/NECO result and scratch card or SS1-SS3 Transcript and International Passport.
Graduate Students should come with the following;
*University Transcript
*Degree Certificate or Statement of result
*WAEC/NECO Result
*CV
*International Passport
Seminar Dates and Time:
March 14th (10am-4pm)
April 18th (10am-4pm)
May 2nd (10am-4pm)
May 16th (10am-4pm)
May 30th (12noon-4pm)
June 13th (10am-4pm)
June 27th (12noon-4pm)
Admission ongoing for September 2015 and January 2016 start dates
Do not miss out of this opportunity…Attendance at the seminar is absolutely free!!!
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Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Regular use of Paracetamol can lead to heart attack, stomach ulcer - NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said that the regular use of painkillers especially, paracetamols could lead to heart attacks, stroke and early death, According to a study published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases journal, patients prescribed high doses of the painkiller for long periods were 63% more likely to die unexpectedly. There is also a 68% higher chance of having a heart attack or stroke and an almost 50% greater chance of having a stomach ulcer or bleed.
Generally, Paracetamol is considered by doctors to be safer than Aspirin, which can cause stomach bleeds, and ibuprofen, which has also been linked to heart attacks and strokes. But in 2013, NAFDAC and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had alerted Nigerians that Paracetamol had been associated with risk of rare but serious skin reactions known as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN), and Acute Generalised Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP) which can be fatal. To this end, NAFDAC encouraged patients to report such cases to their health care provider, who will channel the complaint to the National Pharmacovigilance Centre, even as British researchers say the risks may have been underestimated and are calling for a major review to be conducted into the drug’s safety. Meanwhile, Philip Conaghan who led an extensive research conducted on patients who took Paracetamol daily observing its effects advised that patients being prescribed the drugs for long periods for arthritis or muscle and joint pain should talk to their doctors about alternative treatments, such as exercise.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Annual salaries of 12 world leaders: Obama, Zuma, Angela Merkel, Putin, others
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Can you Guarantee that Your Child is Fully Prepared For His/Her Exams?
A lot of exams are around the corner; Common Entrance, Junior Waec, Senior Waec, Jamb, even your child’s school exams are this month!
We askedPrepClass,Lagos most reputable education consultancy and home tutoring agency to tell us thesecret of success in some of these upcoming exams and how parents can help.
Here is what they said
How can I prepare my child for their school exams or Waec
For exams, we have found that the ultimate key is for the parent to hold a prepclass with his or her child 2 hours a day at least 3 times a week. A prep class is a 1hour 3minutes to 3 hours session where you get your 8 – 17 year old to sit with, answer different questions, go through their assignments with them and carefully work through the solutions. During these intensive prepclasses you can learn their strengths and weaknesses in their academics.
As the biggest academics consultancy in Lagos, We have spoken almost 500 parents and found that parents with the best performing kids hold these classes secretly at home, but not every parent can actually afford to do this 3 times a week or so and this is where we come in.
At Prepclasswe recruit and train tutors so we can guarantee parents of getting the best tutors in Lagos
Is PrepClasswithin my budget?
We have price ranges that fit different budgets. See below
Classic Package
For Parents Paying N20,000 to N39,000.
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Required Upfront Payment (Fully refundable)
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N3,000 registration fee as a PrepClass client to be collected upon visitation
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N3,000 registration fee as a PrepClass client to be collected upon visitation
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On-boarding Process
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We visit your home or office at your desired time to fully document your academic goalsfor your child. After which we send a qualified teacher that meets your specifications.
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We visit your home or office at your desired time to document your academic goals for your child. After which we send a suitable individual who would have gone through our series of tests and validations and who we are certain can create the necessary impact in your child.
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Follow – Up
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Monthly reviews and analytics of the kid’s academic performance
Very regular follow ups with clients
Follow ups with tutors to ensure that teaching is done according to standard practice
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We follow up periodically to ensure that the client is happy with the tutor’s impact on the child
Follow ups with tutors to ensure that teaching is done according to standard practice
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Experience of Teacher
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Practicing or former teachers who have years of experience teaching kid who are within your child’s age bracket at reputable schools. We go a step further to test them to ensure they can deliver your desired result
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Brilliant graduates who have gone through extensive tests and orientation sessions from Prepclass and who we have ascertained can teach your child and deliver results
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Monthly Payment
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PrepClass receives all payment and remits to teacher
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PrepClass only receives the first month payment afterwards you pay the tutor directly
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How can I get a tutor?
You can click here to get a tutor or call us on 01-2913970 or on 08150676900 or email us atinfo@prepclass.com.ng. Once you contact us, we will fulfill your request within 3 – 10 days of your request to give us enough time to select and vet the very best tutor to fulfill your request.Alternatively parents can visit our website at prepclass.com.ng or check out our frequently asked questions.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Very graphic photos: Woman cuts off husband's penis, kills him for allegedly cheating on her
Handsome and rich DJ Xclusive poses with his Bentley...
Yeah, he's rich! Remember that article where they said he has houses in the UK? Balling! And then he's handsome. The super star DJ shared a photo of himself posing with a Bentley while talking about how hard work pays. It sure does!
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
80 children rescued from a BH camp in Cameroon can't remember their names
According to Christopher Fomunyoh, a director for the US-based National Democratic Institute, the children range from 5-18 years of age and do not speak English, French or any local language.
Mr Fomunyoh in an interview with BBC's Randy Joe Sa'ah in Yaounde, Cameroon said the children had spent so long with their captors and have been indoctrinated into jihadist ideology that they had lost track of who they were.
"They've lost touch with their parents. They've lost touch with people in their villages, they're not able to articulate, to help trace their relationships, they can't even tell you what their names are."he said He said they are now in an orphanage where they are being rehabilitated.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Build a dream in Lekki! Own a plot with N1million deposit
What do you feel like building? How does your dream home come to Life? We provide the prime plots of land in lekki for you to make your dream home come true. Starting early means starting now!
Located in an upcoming prime area Lekki Southern Villa 1 is just 12 minutes drive from VGC. The Estate is at strategic proximity with major Developments and Estates like Emperor Estate, The New Shoprite, Fountain Spring-Ville, Diamond Estate, Pearl Garden, and the Monastery.
Lekki Southern Villa 2 is 10minutes drive from phase 1.
It comes with excellent Title, ideal as home for a contemporary family or as a very
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Why should you invest in this project?
•It's a serene environment ideal for a contemporary family
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PEN Gardens is located near the LFTZ in Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos on a Peninsula bordered on the south by the Atlantic Ocean and on the North by Lekki Lagoon.
Why PEN Gardens?
The LFTZ is a model project for inter-governmental corporation between China and Nigeria attracting preferential policies and incentives in the zone.The area is planned to thrive in production, manufacturing, oil & gas, import & export trade, trans-shipment, tourism and real estate.
Lekki Free Trade Zone is the new investment, business & tourism haven of Lagos State, particularly in line with the Mega-City status of Lagos.
Lekki Free Trade Zone is the new investment, business & tourism haven of Lagos State, particularly in line with the Mega-City status of Lagos.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Graphic photo: Unsterilised needle used by tattoo artist on a lady affects her skin
According to twitter user, @Nanojefe, his/her sister went to get a tattoo done sometime ago and the tattoo artist didn't clean/sterilize the needle before using it on her. Now unfortunately, the bacteria in the unsterilized needle is now 'eating' up her skin. Must be a nightmare! See the graphic photo after the cut.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Instagram user comes for OAP N6 after he used her pic for smash or pass...lol
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Most Beautiful Face in Nigeria Miss Amity dazzle in new photos
Most Beautiful Face in Nigeria Amity, 21 year old Sandra Muna Okerie dazzle in new photos. The Imo state born beauty queen is a student of Nnamdi Azikiwe university. See more photo after the cut..
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Vacancies Nationwide at ShapeYou
1. Job Title: Field Marketers
Location: Every Part of Nigeria
Job Description
· With the aim of expanding our business to serve the growing demand for our products we require the services of young, vibrant and energetic individuals to bring this into fruition.
· Your job would be getting us fashion stores and boutiques closer to you to be a part of our offline retail stores.
· We would pay you a basic salary and a healthy commission!
Requirement
· Good Communication and interpersonal skill
· Goal oriented
· Own a phone with a camera
· A graduate from a university/polytechnic or college of education
2. Graphic Artist
Job description
- Design all corporate digital and print material for marketing, events, and daily operations;
- Provide creative input throughout campaigns and corporate events;
- Research creative ideas as they are needed and be in tune with competitive market landscape;
- Use creative thinking and initiative to analyze site performance metrics and make recommendations on content, site design or features to improve effectiveness of web content
- Ensure that all visual communication is in line with the organization’s guidelines;
- Other duties as assigned.
Desired Skills and Experience
Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, 3DMax, Photoshop and In Design; Ability to create catchy, exciting and on-point designs in a fast paced and time sensitive environment Imaginative, innovative and creative; Attention to detail; Open to feedback, both internally and externally from different sources Ability to work individually and collaboratively.
3. Job Title: Creative Director
Primary Responsibilities
· Responsible for the creative execution of strategic marketing plans to achieve company’s objectives for building brand awareness, product and service sales, public relations support and internal client projects.
· Leads creative sessions for project kick-offs.
· Manages multiple projects from concept through completion.
· Establishes creative direction for the entire line of True Rebel Fashion Company services.
· Supervises and inspires the creative team and vendor partners; generates multiple concepts for a campaign or project.
· Collaborates with the marketing team to develop concepts and presents to internal clients and senior management.
· Leads internal teams to generate ideas for marketing campaigns.
· Manages creative team members.
· Provides quality control over concepts and projects and is accountable for project deadlines.
· Manages external creative vendor relationships (print/mail/video).
Requirements
· A good bachelor’s degree in business administration or any related course from a reputable institution.
· Must have a minimum of 3 years Experience
· Must possess a good command of English
· Good communication and interpersonal skills
· Good Reporting Skills.
· Attention to Detail
· Deadline-oriented
Method of Application
Interested persons should send their cvs with the job title to shapeyoucareers@gmail.com
Senate Confirms Musiliu Obanikoro’s Nomination as Minister
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday confirmed Musiliu Obanikoro‘s nomination as minister after repeated deferments.
His nomination has sparked a bit of controversy as he was appointed by President Goodluck Jonathan despite allegations that Obanikoro played a key role in the purported election fraud in Ekiti, Premium Times reports.
The report also states that because Obanikoro is a former senator himself, “the Senate allowed him to ‘take a bow and go,’ without answering questions, a privilege reserved for former federal lawmakers.”
APC lawmakers are said to have responded by walking out of the session in protest.
Obanikoro recently took to Twitter to express his thoughts on his nomination:
Pastor Faith Abiola Oyedepo Shares Charming Family Photo on Facebook
Pastor Faith Abiola Oyedepo, who is the wife of founder and presiding Bishop ofWinners Chapel, David Oyedepo, recently shared a photo of her family onFacebook.
She captioned the photo: “The way you help heal the world is you start with your own family.”- Mother Theresa
Hey, Listen Up! Sunlight Detergent’s ‘Alarambara’ Brings Drama to you on Radio!
Money! Power! Friendship! Men! The laughter! The tears! Tips on laundry and cleaning! And the five beautiful, young women who live through it all!
Sounds like the plot for a TV show, right?
Well, Unilever’s Sunlight, the 2-in- 1 detergent that delivers sensational cleaning and all-day fragrance to your laundry, brings you all this and more on a sensational radio drama series.
A Yoruba language production, ‘Alarambara’ shines the spotlight on 5 friends; young, fun-loving women who face the modern challenge of balancing the demands of the home front and all aspects of their lives.
Nollywood star, Mosun Filani is Sisi Oge, the lead character whose advice and great tips help to keep her friends together – flighty Anike, the slightly naïveIyawo, aspiring flirt, Bisi and Iya Alaje, whose avowed love of money will soon get her into hot water with her husband.
Nollywood star, Mosun Filani is Sisi Oge, the lead character whose advice and great tips help to keep her friends together – flighty Anike, the slightly naïveIyawo, aspiring flirt, Bisi and Iya Alaje, whose avowed love of money will soon get her into hot water with her husband.
Because it is true-to-life, Alarambara from the get-go, shows how an action as seemingly minor as choosing a detergent for one’s laundry needs can have wide-reaching consequences as Anike and Iyawo discover in the maiden episode, Laws of Attraction.
Meanwhile, Iya Alaje whose prior announcement of money being her new paramour and her pursuit of it, rocks the boat of her marriage in episode two,Birds of a Feather which is a crisis that reaches its crescendo with the Baba of the house announcing his own plans to bring in a second Iyawo. But guess who comes to the rescue?
In Aso Ebi Palava, the trouble for our ladies now wears a different colour and has moved from the home scene to a wedding setting as the title suggests.
Already airing on select radio stations across the western parts of Nigeria and with thirteen five-minute episodes in all, Alarambara is set to become the ratings sensation of the current season of Yoruba radio.
So, keep your ears open and let Sunlight in.
So, keep your ears open and let Sunlight in.
Catch up with Alarambara radio drama series on the following stations:
Voice of Ekiti 91.5 FM: Fridays at 9 AM
Adaba 88.9 FM Ondo: Thursdays at 9 AM
OGBC 2 90.5FM Abeokuta: Wednesdays at 8:15 AM
Splash 105.5FM Ibadan: Mondays at 12:30 PM
Royal 95.1 FM Ilorin: Wednesdays at 9 AM
Adaba 88.9 FM Ondo: Thursdays at 9 AM
OGBC 2 90.5FM Abeokuta: Wednesdays at 8:15 AM
Splash 105.5FM Ibadan: Mondays at 12:30 PM
Royal 95.1 FM Ilorin: Wednesdays at 9 AM
You can also visit www.facebook/SunlightNigeria to catch up on past episodes.
Are You Between the Ages of 18-45 with a New & Amazing Business Idea? Then Take Part in This Year’s Edition of ‘YouWin!’ Now!
The Youth Enterprise with Innovation in Nigeria (YouWiN!) programme is a product of President Goodluck Jonathan’s commitment to creating jobs by harnessing the power of the country’s large and growing youth population to grow the economy.
YouWiN! is an initiative of the Federal Government to create jobs by encouraging the Nigerian youth to employ others through innovation and enterprise. Launched by President Goodluck Jonathan in October 2011, YouWiN!, now in its 4th edition is an annual business plan competition which culminates in the selection of 1,500 award winners (1200 in the 1st and 2nd editions) spread across the country to receive grants to either start new businesses or grow existing ones. In addition to financial support, the programme provides entrepreneurship training, business mentoring and monitoring.
The YouWiN! Programme is being implemented by the Federal Ministry of Finance headed by Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala with support from the Federal Ministries for Communication Technology, Women Affairs and Youth Development. In addition, the programme also partners with the World Bank, the UK Department for International Development and Nigeria’s organized private sector.
The 4th edition of the program tagged ‘YouWiN! 4′ was launched on 17 November,2014 with the application window open for prospective beneficiaries to submit their concept notes through the YouWiN! program website-www.youwin.org.ng. The programme is open to Nigerian citizens aged 18-45 years with promising new business ideas or expansion plans for an existing business, which primarily should result in the creation of jobs. The application window for the 4th edition (YouWiN!4) is open until Sunday, 15 March 2015.
Testimonial:
Bimlack Jimon- CEO Delight Oil, Taraba State Sector: Agriculture,YouWIN! 1 Awardee
Bimlack Jimon- CEO Delight Oil, Taraba State Sector: Agriculture,YouWIN! 1 Awardee
“Farming on a commercial scale was really a mirage for me, it was something I could only dream about.
One of the difficulties I faced was the lack of funds to make my dreams come true, however YouWIN! has changed my perspective of doing business as a result of the funding, monitoring and mentoring. I am now developing over 100 hectares of oil palm plantation and have installed a 20-ton vegetable oil processing plant with 18 permanent staff on the job. YouWIN! has really shaped my business as an agro-entrepreneur. Today I can say with certainty that the mirage and dreams I had before YouWiN! have now become reality. The YouWiN programme has helped me create employment, generate wealth and contribute to the GDP of this great country – Nigeria”.
One of the difficulties I faced was the lack of funds to make my dreams come true, however YouWIN! has changed my perspective of doing business as a result of the funding, monitoring and mentoring. I am now developing over 100 hectares of oil palm plantation and have installed a 20-ton vegetable oil processing plant with 18 permanent staff on the job. YouWIN! has really shaped my business as an agro-entrepreneur. Today I can say with certainty that the mirage and dreams I had before YouWiN! have now become reality. The YouWiN programme has helped me create employment, generate wealth and contribute to the GDP of this great country – Nigeria”.
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Munir Bello: Why Do Men Lie About Their Jobs?
At some point a large number of men have either spiced up their job titles/descriptions or lied about what they do for a living in order to get a female interested in them. The first time I noticed this was when I was out with a friend of mine and we got chatting to some girls. When they asked us what we did for a living he said that he was a lawyer for Sony, I was a music producer and we had just concluded a business meeting (bear in mind that it was 11pm in a student bar). This conversation was not pre prepared and as an innocent wingman I had to play along with the illusion whilst trying my hardest not to burst out laughing at the absurdity of this situation. They asked a lot of questions and he even got a number. I was thinking too much about the consequences to lie about what I did for a living and I also wondered what would happen if I lied to girl who happened to be in the field of work that I was claiming for my own.
It’s clearly not the first time that something like this has happened, I have seen many men chat up girls and spice up their role at work and I always wondered if it really mattered to women. I started with my own experiences. Once upon a time I was a banker and if I went out with my colleagues we never struggled to engage in conversations with women that carried on for a long period of time. Perhaps they were just interested in the mechanics of our day to day as opposed to what could have been in our wallets.
I asked a few ladies about their thoughts on the occupation of a potential love interest. Most said that they weren’t too bothered and a few in the minority did say that they’d only date someone who earned above a certain threshold. The main thing they all agreed upon was that they wanted someone who was ambitious although their definitions of ambition ranged from someone who wanted to progress in their career and earn a six figure salary to someone who wanted to keep improving themselves. The ladies said that they were aware that many men had lied about their jobs and incomes on first meeting. Things became apparent the longer they got to know them and they didn’t have a problem with it. Some said that had they known from the beginning that it was a façade, then they wouldn’t have given the guy a chance whilst others said they knew all along and it didn’t bother them. 99% would not date someone who was unemployed. They didn’t want to be the sole earner in a relationship, neither did they want to end up resenting their partner.
I gathered the men round and all of them said that at some point they had exaggerated their job roles, salaries and even lied about what they did for a living in order to impress a women. Their reasons for doing so varied from simply trying to get someone into bed to being unhappy with their current role and therefore lying about it. They all felt that women would be more impressed with them if they earned more money or had jobs that carried more responsibility and importance. They said this was based on the pressure society placed on them to be successful and also how movies portray the expected roles of a man as being anything and everything.
There are some truths in what all the people had to say. Women do want to feel secure and men want to feel like they are able to provide. There are a minority of women who will only go with men who can provide for them in the material sense and there are plenty of men who are willing to lie about what they do for a living to get a woman interested in them. Times are changing and more women are doing it for themselves and men are becoming increasingly reliant on their charm and personality to find a partner with the hope of building something solid together. I wonder what you guys think?
Transcend Limitations! #TakeTomorrow with Access Bank
“There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them” – Bruce Lee.
One thing all great inventors, achievers, billionaires, and revolutionists have in common is the ability to predict the future and make it happen. They keep the world spinning with wonderful inventions and ideas that touch everyday lives, and this is a fact.
The power of predicting the future belongs to those who control their today. They craft their tomorrow the same way master goldsmiths create incredible pieces of art. They see it; they own it; they take it!
Michael Jordan, the Basketball legend once said: “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen”. Those who make it happen run the world. They are the doers, the achievers, the ones who call the shots!
Failed Marriages in Nollywood: Stakeholders Share Their Perspectives on How Fame Affects Family Life
Some movie producers have attributed most failed marriages among Nollywood actresses to their inability to draw the line between the professional demands and family responsibilities.
The producers, who made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews in Abuja on Tuesday, said that societal pressures were also responsible for their inability to enjoy stable marriages.
Benson Akindeju, producer of television drama series Family Ties said most failed marriages among Nollywood actresses were due to their inability to draw the line between the profession and family.
Akindeju stated that although Nollywood actresses had used some of their movies to mend the cracks in the unions of some viewers, many of their own marriages had been characterised with heartbreaks, separations and divorces.
“I think the problem starts with their inability to manage stardom and professional success. They could be humble at the initial stage of their careers, but the moment fame comes they tend to lose everything.
They forget that no matter the situation, an African man will always want to command respect from his wife.
They always forget that nothing lasts forever. No matter her fame or achievements, a woman without a husband may not be regarded as a successful person in the African context,’’ he said.
Bisi Bada, a Nollywood producer, in a telephone interview with NAN said the way the society regards actors and actresses as semi-gods affects them in the home front.
She said that people do have issues in their marriages but the public usually do not know about them because they are not popular like actresses or actors.
“The way and manner our young people take our actresses as role models has given them undue publicity and they are not living within reality. So, marital problems that lead to divorce happen in our society daily and are not restricted to Nollywood.
I am using this opportunity to call on all our actors and actresses in the industry to see themselves as having roles toplay toward encouraging the marriage institution. This they can do by making their individual marriages work no matter the challenges they are facing,’’ she said.
Tosin Abikoye, a civil servant said that actresses had desecrated the marriage institution with their serial divorce predilections in recent times.
“Marriage is an institution ordained by God but Nigerian celebrities do not tend to believe in it with their different breakups. I implore them to have a change of attitudes toward marriage and begin to tolerate the ups and down it presents to them.
The list of Nollywood actresses facing marital challenges seems to be endless, while some have tasted broken marriages, others have continued over the years to be eligible sprinters.”
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