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  • Stephanie Linus visits the US Capitol to Advocate for Improved Global Health for Women & Girls

    On Thursday March 30, Stephanie Linus acclaimed actress, filmmaker, and women and girls advocate was the featured speaker at a briefing at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.

    The event, which was sponsored by Pathfinder International, Catalyst Global Strategies, What to Expect Project, UN Women, UNFPA, and Stephanie’s nonprofit organization, Extended Hands Foundation, highlighted how U.S. government- supported global health programs improve the lives of women and girls in the developing world in ways that extend beyond improving health outcomes. 

    As a UNFPA Regional Ambassador and founder of Extended Hands Foundation, Stephanie discussed her work with several gender-based awareness and intervention projects across the world.

    Stephanie led a discussion on how lack of health care access and overlapping areas of inequity keep girls out of school, limit educational opportunities, and keep them from living the lives they choose. 

    The briefing also included remarks by Lydia Murithi, Senior Global Technical and Strategy Advisor, Pathfinder International; Crystal Lander, Chief Strategic Engagement Officer, Pathfinder International; Annie Toro, President and CEO, What to Expect Project and Sarah Craven, Chief, Washington Office, UNFPA. The event was coordinated by Algene Sajery, CEO of Catalyst Global Strategies.

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  • 75 hearty cheers to DelYork!

    Yay! I am so proud of my husband, Linus Idahosa, and the entire DelYork team at the end of another glorious training!

    DelYork as 75 graduates have emerge after immense hands-on intensive training from great movie minds around the world!

    Under the tutelage of experienced professionals from Hollywood and using only the best equipment in film making, DelYork students were taught courses in editing, graphics design, directing, cinematography, special effects, production and set design, makeup and screen writing. The result of the intensive training was exhibited in the level of creativity and professionalism seen in a number of short films the students produced at the end of the workshop tagged ‘Film Made in Nigeria’.

    The training course came to a climax on Friday 15th August 2014 with a well-organised Award Ceremony. The event took place at the Muson Center, Onikan, Lagos and attracted the crème de la crème from various industries who all shared a common passion for growth of Nigeria’s creative sector.

    The night saw 75 participants graduate with certificates in their various areas of competences with awards presented to some outstanding students. Eight of the students’ short films were premiered at the Awards Night to a delighted audience who attested to their exceptional quality and impact on the future of Nigeria’s creative industry.

    Del-York Creative Academy is an initiative of Del-York International, a media, marketing/broadcast communications and technology Services Company founded by Mr. Linus Idahosa. According to Mr Idahosa, the Academy would continue to help nurture the participants’ dreams until they get a strong footing in their chosen fields.

    This year’s program was mainly supported by President Goodluck Jonathan’s Intervention Fund under the aegis of Project ACT. This fund is being managed by the Ministry of Finance headed by the co-ordinating minister of the Economy Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and His Excellency, Chief Edem Duke, Minister of Tourism. Other sponsors include Ibis Lagos Airport Hotel, the Digital Bridge Institute, Jameson and Heritage Bank.

    Collectively, their four-week investment in creative Nigerians has been immensely beneficial to the individual destinies of the participants and indeed, the country’s future.

  • Phenomenal You!

    If you are phenomenal, say “Yay!”

    We may have lost Maya Angelou, but her legacy stay with us.

    I am relishing one of her best works this morning and I thought to share.

    You may have read it before; it’s always good to read such powerful words every now and again…

    Phenomenal woman, that’s me!

    Enjoy!

    Phenomenal Woman

    Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.

     I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size

     But when I start to tell them,

     They think I’m telling lies.

     I say,

     It’s in the reach of my arms,

     The span of my hips,

     The stride of my step,

     The curl of my lips.

     I’m a woman

     Phenomenally.

     Phenomenal woman,

     That’s me.

     

     I walk into a room

     Just as cool as you please,

     And to a man,

     The fellows stand or

     Fall down on their knees.

     Then they swarm around me,

     A hive of honey bees.

     I say,

     It’s the fire in my eyes,

     And the flash of my teeth,

     The swing in my waist,

     And the joy in my feet.

     I’m a woman

     Phenomenally.

     Phenomenal woman,

     That’s me.

     

     Men themselves have wondered

     What they see in me.

     They try so much

     But they can’t touch

     My inner mystery.

     When I try to show them,

     They say they still can’t see.

     I say,

     It’s in the arch of my back,

     The sun of my smile,

     The ride of my breasts,

     The grace of my style.

     I’m a woman

     Phenomenally.

     Phenomenal woman,

     That’s me.

     

     Now you understand

     Just why my head’s not bowed.

     I don’t shout or jump about

     Or have to talk real loud.

     When you see me passing,

     It ought to make you proud.

     I say,

     It’s in the click of my heels,

     The bend of my hair,

     The palm of my hand,

     The need for my care.

     ‘Cause I’m a woman

     Phenomenally.

     Phenomenal woman,

     That’s me.

    —Maya Angelou

  • It’s Father’s Day!

    To anyone taking care of a child(ren).

    Paying tuition fees

    Building a young one’s self-esteem

    Teaching them life’s lessons through personal examples and great books

    Praying with them

    Cheering them on as they try to create their own path in life

    Giving the necessary discipline

    A nice hug and a kind word

    Being the figure of authority in a child’s life

    Protecting and providing regardless of any unfavourable circumstances

    You are a father.

    And God is proud of you!

    Happy Father’s Day!

  • Kefee is gone!

    Oh Death!

    Kefee is gone. Oh death, why?

    We lament because she was so young, so full of life.

    She had her whole life ahead of her…

    Dreams to accomplish, love to savour…

    Her music was beautiful, inspiring, sweet to hear

    She is gone now.

    Death, why oh why?

    There are just never enough words to express how cheerless this makes me feel

    She will be missed- by Nigerians and her fans, family and friends.

    Rest in Peace, dear one.

  • 5 best life decisions you can make!

     

    The decisions we make is what will determine the quality of life we live. Here a 5 life decisions that can make your life blissful!

    The one you marry: Who you choose to fall in love with can make all the difference in your life! Your joy, peace, financial stability and various life changing situations are tied to that spouse that you wish to spend the rest of your life with. That is why marriage is not a walk in the park. It should take deliberate and a conscious attempt to ensure you make the right choice- suitable for you and your goals. Your happiness in life is synonymous to the person that wakes up next to you. Choose wisely. (more…)