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Wisdom For Women International Honours 13 Christian Women in Nigeria

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The 6th edition of the Wise Women Awards Nigeria, which held on Sunday 4th November 2018 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, GRA, Ikeja has been described as a choice platform to celebrate those unsung heroes that have continued to pour out their lives in service to God and humanity despite all odds. Specially packaged to honour and recognize the contribution of Christian Women in the church and wider society, the unique event is organized by Wisdom For Women International with headquarters in the United Kingdom brought together Amazons from different walks of life as they celebrated one another in an atmosphere of worship, dance and merriment.

Speaking at the event, the Founder Pastor Marjorie Esomowei of Wisdom For Women International and Co- Pastor of Triumphant Church International acknowledged that many women are doing great works for God and mankind but nobody acknowledges their efforts and the huge sacrifice put into it.
She explained that the Wise Women Awards serves as a foretaste and reminder of what she described as the final Award Giving Ceremony coming up in heaven at the end of time and urged everyone to do their work faithfully and consciously, knowing that God is a Faithful Rewarder of those that seek and serve Him.

Keynote speaker at the occasion, Kemi Williams berated the fact that women have been socialized to believe they are second class citizens, hence, “we are used to being repressed, depressed and oppressed”.

“It takes a lot of courage for a woman to rise up and do great works because the society has conscripted us to believe we cannot and should not”, she noted.

She however challenged the women to be strong and very courageous because God has deposited great and precious potentials in them to bring Him glory, hence they must identify, harness and utilize their gifting.

“Courage is the ability to go forward even when you feel the fear, when you are not sure, when it seems you are taking a risk, said Williams.

Citing the example of Ruth in the Bible, she further urged the women to let go of the past and move into the new and beautiful things that God is presenting to them.

She stressed that God needs women to agree with him, rise up, take risk and seek change.

“Look into the future because there is a lot ahead of you. God is set to do a new thing. Stop wallowing in the pain of the past. It is time to receive healing and move forward. Be courageous and let go of the past. Embrace the change because God is set to do a new thing.”

Corroborating this, the second keynote speaker and Executive Director of First City Monument Bank, Bukola Smith urged the women not to allow their scares debar them from serving God but to yield themselves as vessels of honour in the hands of the Creator and to serve Him faithfully by giving back to humanity.

“God cannot do everything for you. He wants your light to shine wherever you are. You are not too young or too old to serve God and this is the right time. So don’t be ashamed of your scares. Let your scares be your light”, said Smith.

The recipient of the Inspirational Woman of the Year Award, Pastor Nomthi Odukoya added that we may not have control over our past and background but we can shape their future in tune with God’s precious promises for us as women.

Another recipient, Aramide Oikelome, Executive Director- Girls Arise Initiative/Goshen Home & Orphanage described the honour as a very humbling experience for her, especially because it is coming at a time when there is so much pressure and discouragement due to the lack of resources to meet the numerous needs of the vulnerable children and girls that she serves.
For her, this is the second award within the space of three months, the first being Humanitarian Award from D & Ksuomi Foundation, headquartered in Finland.

“Identifying and celebrating us in this manner is quite encouraging. It means that God is ever mindful of us and our labour of love and that He will never leave us alone no matter what”, she said.

While dedicating the award to the Nigerian children, especially the Girl-child, she urged fellow recipients to remain strong and focused in their service to humanity, knowing that they are great influencers and positive life-changers.

Other recipients of the Wise Women Award 2018 include:

• Iruoma Ofortube, Executive Director- Thyroidism Awareness & Support Initiative
• Amb. Unyime-Ivy King, Executive Director, Save Our Women & Girls Foundation
• Charity Lade-Babatunde, Founder RAVE Et Al Limited
• Ngozi Okonkwo, Keeping Marriage Alive Initiative
• Nonyemum Nweke, Founder- Cerebral Palsy Center
• Oyindamola Adeniyi,ounder, Foundation For Neuromuscular Disorders
• Rita Charles, Founder- RitiGreat Foundation
• Stephany Nwanmah- Founder- Tehila Women & Youth Empowerment Foundation
• Elizabeth Chris Nnawuihe, Leader De Virtue Worship Dancers
• Lyn Odapo, Founder- Deborah Movement
• Mary Katugwa, a Christian Mother & Youth Infleuncer.

Winners of the Wise Women Award are nominated by a member of the public but they are decided using very strict criteria.

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Drama as Rema walks off stage at J Cole’s Dreamville Festival over sound issues

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Rema, the Nigerian singer, on Sunday, walked off the stage during his performance at the 2024 Dreamville Festival in North Carolina.

The two-day festival took place on April 6 and 7.

Rema performed on day 2 alongside music heavyweights including J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Monica, and Muni Long.

During his performance of ‘Calm Down’, his hit track, the music star abruptly stopped the show due to sound issues.

A now-viral video captures Rema expressing his dissatisfaction with the sound quality, calling it “messed up” and stating it was hindering his performance.

He also called for equal treatment regarding sound quality for all artistes.

“Hold on, there are too many sound issues. it is messing up my whole performance I am seriously not feeling this sh*t at all,” he said

“It is too messed up. I am representing Africa, this is too messed up. If the sound cannot be perfect for every artiste that gets on this stage… Africa is in the house and you are messing sh*t up? I will walk out this stage bruh, fix it!”

Another clip shows Rema reiterating his concerns about the sound before leaving the stage.

“Too many sound issues my people, I love you goodnight,” he added.

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Moses Bliss holds traditional wedding in Ghana (Video)

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March 1, 2024 11:56 am

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Moses Bliss, the Nigerian gospel singer, and Marie Wiseborn, his wife, have held their traditional wedding in Ghana.

In now-viral videos, the couple performed their wedding rites before family members and friends.

The couple represented their different cultural backgrounds as they dressed in Ghanaian and Nigerian outfits during the ceremony.

The Wiseborn family also presented the couple with a plaque gift to appreciate the singer.

Some of the celebrities present at the ceremony include actress Juliet Ibrahim, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, the content creator, Layole Oyatogun, the OAP, and comedians Real Warri Pikin and Josh2Funny.

The couple also entertained the guests with choreographed dance steps.

In his vote of thanks, Moses described Marie as the “best bride in the whole of the universe”.

“Just before I give my vote of thanks. I want to correct an impression. When the MC was introducing my wife, he said this is the most beautiful bride in Africa. That is very wrong. She is the most beautiful bride in the whole of the universe. Just to put things in perspective,” he said.

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Controversy trails Flavour’s performance at RCCG pastor Siju’s party

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Controversy trails Flavour’s performance at RCCG pastor Siju’s party

Siju, a pastor and wife of the Idowu Iluyomade, a senior pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David, Lagos, has set tongues wagging on social media for inviting secular singer Flavour to perform at her birthday party.

Siju, who is also a lawyer, speaker and activist, turned 60 last week.

She then celebrated the occasion at the Eko Hotels in Victoria Island in a grand style on Sunday.

The colourful and glamorous birthday party was graced by some notable figures, monarchs and the crème de la crème of the entertainment industry.

The attendees included Tony Elumelu, Toke Makinwa, Ali Baba, and Kenny Saint Brown, as well as Rasaq and Shade Okoya, among others.

In viral videos, Flavour, who was one of the performing artistes, was seen entertaining the guests with hit songs from his music catalogue.

In one of the videos, the singer also serenaded the celebrant on stage while she danced along to his performance.

The footage, however, attracted heated controversy on social media. Several Nigerians on X questioned why a secular artiste like Flavour should be performing at the birthday party of a pastor.

“When you see 60th birthday celebration of PASTOR Siju Illuyomade, then you will know why some people are STILL running away from church!” a user wrote.

Another user added in a lengthy post: “RCCG Pastor Siju Iluyomade, the wife of the senior Pastor of one of the biggest RCCG Parish held her 60th birthday party this weekend and Flavour was the lead artist but no gospel musician”.

Here is what some users had to say:

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Bodex F. Hungbo, SPMIIM is a multiple award-winning Nigerian Digital Media Practitioner, Digital Strategist, PR consultant, Brand and Event Expert, Tv Presenter, Tier-A Blogger/Influencer, and a top cobbler in Nigeria.

She has widespread experiences across different professions and skills, which includes experiences in; Marketing, Media, Broadcasting, Brand and Event Management, Administration and Management with prior stints at MTN, NAPIMS-NNPC, GLOBAL FLEET OIL AND GAS, LTV, Silverbird and a host of others

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