Laju Iren, a pastor at Celebration Chuch International (CCI), has revealed how she manages her multifaceted life as a minister, wife, and filmmaker.

In a recent interview on the WithChude podcast, Laju, the wife of Emmanuel Iren, the founder of CCI, credited her ability to balance her roles to early self-awareness and the support of people around her, including her husband.

She also emphasized the importance of defining herself based on her relationship with Christ, rather than her various roles.

“Because I am a girl with many places, what I learnt very early is to first define myself based on who I am in Christ. Because there are going to be seasons in my life maybe I am not preaching as much or making films. I have a beautiful marriage which is amazing, but the thing is, if you keep defining yourself by roles, once any of those roles are not in their perfect positions, it becomes very difficult to find yourself,” she said.

“There have been seasons in my life where I was just a pregnant woman being on bed rest and raising a child.

“One great gift I have is self-awareness. If I am working on anything apart from ministry or family, it is most likely a three to four-month project. One thing that has really helped me is to realize that all the things I do do not define me. I am defined by Christ. Many people are called to be pastor’s wives. Of all the things I do, that one is a lot. I think it is a grace thing. I am also surrounded by incredible people. My husband is a lot of things. He is also a creative guy.”

Laju has written movies such as ‘Mistakenly Yours’ and ‘Loving Amanda’, which feature notable stars like Blossom Chukwujekwu and Teniola Aladese.

Kudirat Ogunro, the Nigerian actress, has built a house for her mum.

The actress, who is popular in the Yoruba film industry, took to her Instagram page on Monday to share a video from the housewarming ceremony.

Ogunro showcased the interior of the stunning property. She expressed joy and pride in being able to build her mum the house, describing it as an “incredible milestone”.

She also took the opportunity to pray for her fans, wishing them the grace to celebrate similar milestones.

“A special piece of my heart, built just for my mom. I did my best and God did the rest. Congratulations to her on her beautiful new home,” she wrote.

“This moment is so precious to me as I celebrate this incredible milestone with her. There is truly no greater joy than bringing happiness to your loved ones and seeing their dreams come true.

“As I share this joy, I pray God in his infinite mercy bless every one of you. May he provide for all your needs, make your dreams come true and grant you the grace to celebrate beautiful milestones like this with your loved ones.

“May your hinds be filled with love, peace and divine blessings. Here is to new beginnings, endless joy and countless reasons to celebrate for us all. Cheers to love, family and blessings.”

Ogunro, who learnt acting under the tutelage of Iyabo Ojo, has featured in several films, including ‘Okan Dudu’ and ‘Abomination’.

Aside from being an actress and producer, she also sells herbs and herbal medicine.

Princess Chineke, the Nigerian actress, has joined the United States army.

The film star shared photos of herself in uniform on Instagram, reciting the soldiers’ creed and seeking divine guidance as she embarks on the new journey.

“I’m an American soldier. I’m member of a team. We are the army and proud of our name, we are the army and proudly proclaim,” she wrote.

“I answered the call of service to my country, to serve the people of United States. This I will defend, so help me God. God bless America. What God cannot do doesn’t exist.”