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Hawa Diallo, Desiree Frieson, Roxanne Stewart, Adrian Ogans to speak at Inaugural Celebrating Women Extraordinary X’ Series – Wakanda Forever Summit hosted by Cinergy Entertainment and Sanicle
Themed’ Celebrating Women Extraordinary X’, the event is a gathering of 100 of the most powerful women to connect and discuss how to build the next generation of Extraordinary Women.
The event also underscores the need to intensify efforts to eliminate the strains of inequality and gender bias in society.
“It is only with women and girls at the center of our efforts that we have the best chance to succeed in addressing our current and pressing global challenges; from the climate emergency to gender-based violence, political divisions and to a sustainable recovery from this global pandemic,” said Hawa Diallo, Chief Civil Society Unit, United Nations.
“The SDGs reflect the commitment made by member states in this region over the past forty years thanks to the efforts and sacrifices of women activists and feminist movements.
“On November 11 2022, declare for the celebration of the Women of Wakanda Virtual Summit and Special Screening under the framework of Wakanda Forever let’s recommit our energies to achieving true and irreversible gender inequality because we all benefit when women have the opportunity to lead and to rise for all by showcasing women innovation like Period Genie,” Chaste Inegbedion, Principal Product Manager,Sanicle. Sanicle’s innovative initiatives and campaigns, such as The Period Passport Book, Period Genie game, Period Genie Animated Short film, sets out to educate, raise awareness, and, most importantly, generate opportunities for dignified conversations about a young girl’s journey from menarche to menopause.
Re-emphasising how gender parity is essential to create a sustainable future, Adrian Ogan, Sales Manager, Cinergy, said, “Achieving all-round, sustained development in society requires achieving parity in every stratum of every organization – be it in government or private.
Women and men both have invaluable contributions to make that bear the unique imprints coloured by gender characteristics and tendencies. Without these imprints, society is bound to be lopsided.”
“Sometime in 1984, Wonder Woman appeared on our television. I had never seen anyone like her; in my proper suburban Brooklyn neighborhood, women were mostly wives and moms who stayed home, wore appropriate clothing and deferred to their husbands.
But there she was: Tall and strong, with piercing blue eyes and a gold eagle on her chest, bare legs in bright red boots and bracelets with the magical power to stop bullets.
A lasso that forced the truth out of all the men she caught. And she never looked afraid.
Sharing a compendium of stories of sheroes,”aims at recognizing and celebrating the contribution and those sacrifices of women and girls who are leading efforts for women’s right for a more sustainable and climate-resilient feature for our plant based organic period box, A Plant-based Organic Period box, curated by Sanicle, is an excellent solution for that time of the month that is kind to the planet and people and includes items that help with symptoms girls and women experience during menstruation.
In addition, this care box helps girls understand the benefits of plant-based period products and addresses specific period-related concerns such as painful, heavy, or irregular periods and self-care techniques.” – Roxanne Stewart, CEO Sanicle “One panel is about the longevity of legacy through storytelling, another panel focuses on building relationships that last, a different panel discusses awakening the warrior within and dealing with adversity head on, and there is a panel highlighting the importance of using technology to create bridges within the Black community to accelerate healing”.- Zaakirah Muhammad, CEO Phocused Media Group, one of the Media panelists.
Other panels like Entrepreneurship, Impact Investment, HeForShe and Tech Jobs/Remote Working boast speakers from Apple, Thomas Reuters, Deloitte, Northrop Grumman, TanTV and US Department of State.
Desiree Frieson to virtually present a closing Keynote Presentation on Funding Femtech Innovations that chronicles the stories of Build in Tulsa Women who have shaped societies.
The virtual event is hosted by Anitra Parish of National Women’s Political Caucus.
There is a HeforShe panel with goodwill remarks from Atento Capital Lawrence Watkins with support from Phocused Media Group and produced by Alarinka TV.Ryan Coogler will direct from his screenplay and from the original film includes Danai Gurira, Letitia Wright, Daniel Kaluuya, Winston Duke, Lupita Nyong’o, Florence Kasumba, and Angela Bassett will also feature in the sequel, except lead star Chadwick Boseman, who passed in 2020 after battling with colon cancer for four years, The Special Screening of Wakanda Forever will happen with a Black Carpet Reception all dressed in white in honor of late star, Chadwick Boseman after the summit in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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About Sanicle Sanicle is a Social Enterprise dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty by fostering better understanding and trusting environments between girls and their dads towards building strong parent-to-child relationships through public education to promote period knowledge.
Sanicle’s core values, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contribute to Goal 1 – to end poverty in all its manifestations by 2030.
Sanicle, therefore, strives to ensure that all people understand the impact of menstruation on the lives of girls and women.
In addition, Sanicles focuses on empowering girls and equipping them with period knowledge to end period poverty. www.sanicle.us For media inquiries Roxanne Stewartsaniclebooks@gmail.com
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Drama as Rema walks off stage at J Cole’s Dreamville Festival over sound issues
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.
The moment Rema walked off stage at DreamvilleFest because of production issues.pic.twitter.com/FQLmnxS5BR
— 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) April 8, 2024
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.
Events
Moses Bliss holds traditional wedding in Ghana (Video)
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.
Moses Bliss gets a gift from the Marie Wiseborn family pic.twitter.com/i5elsfUZWI
— Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) March 1, 2024
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.
Moses Bliss reaction when he saw his gorgeous wife was quite a drama…The guy is in love. If you missed their Trad, I'm all about it today. #SanctionsLifted Opay Morgan Freeman Enugu Mercy pic.twitter.com/PjBafJ69bb
— Lord Pero (@mcpero_) March 1, 2024
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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:
I just saw a video of pastor Siju illuyomade and Flavour performing at her party. Should eyebrows be raised?
— ANU OF LAGOS ⚡️🌻 (@Anuoflagos_) February 19, 2024
A pastor?
Sometimes, you find it difficult to avoid writing about some abnormalities in the Christendom. Dr. Siju Iluyomade, the celebrity Pastor's wife of the City of David RCCG(Redeemed Christian Church of God) Parish in Victoria Island, Lagos had a big birthday bash few days ago. And… pic.twitter.com/dmzkkIrWmu
— Pastor Okezie J. Atañi… (@ONsogbu) February 20, 2024
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.
— A Letter From JAGABAN (@UyScutti) February 20, 2024
The Wigwe's were not ordinary members. The late Hebert few months ago gave a whooping… pic.twitter.com/r53HR0lqJS
When you see 60th birthday celebration of PASTOR Siju Illuyomade, then you will know why some people are STILL running away from church! 😑
— Adetutu Balogun, MBA (@Tutsy22) February 19, 2024
Pastor Mrs Iluyomade, is the wife of the pastor of one the biggest rccg branch. Her husband is the pastor of late Herbert wigwe who was a benefactor to that rccg branch. Look at her throwing a lavish party when are son in the lord is still in the morgue.
— Obidient-Optician (@MercyEgbai) February 20, 2024
Ikotun protest pic.twitter.com/1J4Xp57kSW
Pastor Siju Iluyomade, the wife of the senior Pastor of one of the biggest RCCG Parish held her 60th birthday party over the weekend, there was no assemblage of gospel artists, it was sexy Flavour who is the lead performer and a few other artists, it was a lavish party and quite… pic.twitter.com/EUXEpivFQu
— Eleyi of Edinburgh 🇳🇬 🏴 (@Ayoappeal) February 19, 2024
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