Stephanie Linus Daily

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It’s Gonna Be A Very Special Year! Welcome to 2016!!!

Yay!!! We made it to 2016. Happy New Year everyone.

The new year has brought another chance for us to open up a new chapter in our lives.

Don’t think of the opportunities that you have missed in the last year. The New Year is an unwritten book, so choose your actions and words wisely and fill it up with pages that are worth reading by the end of the year.

Leave behind you the old chapters that were filled with pages of worries and begin the New Year with happiness, cheer and smiles.

Unlike what most people think it is never late to be what you wish to be.

In this new year may you find:
happiness, use your abilities to solve problems and challenges;
hope, may you always have it, never lose this;
goals, to keep you focus on your dreams; and,
success, by solving your problems, focusing on your goals, and always having hope, success will find you.

I wish that the New Year turns out to be a very special one for you filling each day with peak of health, abundance of happiness and sunshine, bountiful luxury and prosperity.

I wish you a very happy and prosperous New Year.

January 1, 2016
Merry Christmas To All My Fabulous Wonderful People!

A Blessed Christmas to you and to your family. May the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ bring you and your family endless prosperity, blessings and peace of mind that you truly deserve.

On this joyous day, and throughout the new year, may your life be filled with an abundance of love.

My sincere wish for you is that this Christmas will end the present year on a cheerful note and make way for a fresh and bright New Year.

Here’s wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

December 25, 2015
It’s A Boy! All Glory belongs to God!!!

October 24, 2015
Happy Eid-Mubarak To My Muslim Brothers & Sisters All Around The World

As we celebrate the Sallah fiesta, may all the joys of life be showered on you and your loved ones.

Wishing you the very best ahead in life.

All the loving wishes, joy and peace for you today to bring much happiness your way.

Lots of love to you.

Eid Greetings!

SL

September 24, 2015
Great News Canada! DRY Will Be Showing at the Montreal Black Film Festival This September!

Ever since I conceived the idea of making a world class movie about Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) and other issues faced by child brides, I dreamed that this movie would be shown in different cinemas, theaters and locations across the world. I’m so glad that dream is finally coming true.

After a private screening in Wales -UK, a screening at the Bentonville Film Festival in USA, two premieres and nationwide cinema release in Nigeria, DRY will be showing in Montreal, Canada this September!

The location is the Montreal International Black Film Festival, a dynamic, innovative and audacious festival whose ambition is to promote the development of the independent film industry and to showcase more films on the realities of Blacks from around the world.

The festival would take place from September 29th to October 4th. However, DRY will be showing on Wednesday 30th September 2015. For more information, please CLICK HERE

So, to everyone living in Canada or who will be in Canada during this period, do come out and watch this film. I want as many people around the world as possible to understand the plight faced by girls and women with VVF. This way, more and more people can demand feasible solutions, policies and practices that protects the girl child.

I hope to see you there!

September 12, 2015
DRY: Your Words, Your Tweets… What they mean to me.

A Twitter user who goes by the username @siendoAmor recently tweeted the photo above at me. This was a picture she took of the screen at the cinema where she went to watch DRY along with four of her friends on a Friday Night. In her tweet, she said the movie was ‘Educative’. I do not only appreciate her kind words, but the photo especially.

Since DRY was released in the nationwide cinemas last month, I’ve been overwhelmed by the number of responses I’ve gotten from fans on social media, and believe me, everyone of them has been encouraging.

Here are a few of them:

Hy peepz BIkO go see this ‘dry’ movie by @stephanieLinus. I got short of words afta seeing.This is not a 9jaran movie pic.twitter.com/wNgDbcaaHt — hot iys (@IYS_incredible) September 4, 2015

If there any movie dat worth spending your last KOBo on, @themovieDry is by @StephanieLinus. Mehn Stephanie u are a beast in d Game. Bless

— hot iys (@IYS_incredible) September 4, 2015

@StephanieLinus No one else can do it better#DRY — Amevi David (@Amevidavidlive) August 31, 2015

The movie #Drymovie by @StephanieLinus is very interesting..a must watch for every1!

@StephanieLinus you have always bin great in acting, now production/directing. DRY is the title, but the Content is RICH!!!!!! Keep it up!!! — BennyCapricorn (@BennyCapricorn) August 31, 2015

@stephanielinus I was just Wowed when I saw the #movie dry. #Perfect cast, gr8 movie… U inspire me a lot my mentor

— MaryAnn Eyam (@drealMaryAnn) August 29, 2015

@StephanieLinus Hello Stephanie, I appreciate your new movie #DRY , I believe its a very important movie. Thank you. — Christina O Fashanu (@OCFashanu) September 1, 2015

@segeboom @themoviedry @StephanieLinus and beyond biko.. it's undoubtedly an epic movie. Igo carry awards bam

— Patience Afful Scott (@Pamscottgh) August 25, 2015

I loved it too! DRY is an awesome movie. As entertaining as it is educating. You did GREAT @StephanieLinus 👍👍 https://t.co/ZOn0vIDZWm

— Saheed Akinloye (@Talk_Expert) August 29, 2015

@StephanieLinus 'Dry' is the movie to watch!!! It found its way down to the navel of my soul. Daalu olu!

— Obianuju (@Africanchique) August 29, 2015

@StephanieLinus After watching"Dry"my respect for you tripled.Every action&symbol was meaningful& formed a communication line.Thanks so much

— Bella (@mailbassey) August 29, 2015

I especially like it when people tell me the exact scene of the movie that touched them the most. It helps me understand the viewers better:

I like that Halima’s character wasn’t made to survive the ordeal..that’ll have been too typical of #nollywood @StephanieLinus #themovieDRY — Ify (@siendoAmor) August 29, 2015

Saw @StephanieLinus #dry at the cinema today.Amazing movie.I had teary eye when Halima was sent out into the rain and stoned in the market. — Babalola Michael T (@dmobfotography) September 1, 2015

Went to see @StephanieLinus #Dry. A good movie. Zara’s reaction on realizing Halima was her daughter on seeing Hadiza was good!🔥👏👏 👏 — Tomi Adesina (@tomi_adesina) September 1, 2015

I also love to read about the emotions it brings out in the viewers:

The movie “DRY” is a must watch @StephanieLinus kudos to you 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌and God bless you plenty 😇 I cried like a baby☺🙈 — ♠Kathryn♠ (@WennyB_3) August 30, 2015

@StephanieLinus ‘Dry’ made me cry,laugh, but most importantly,it made me resolve to STAND UP FOR A COURSE! — Goodness Kanong Paul (@GoodnesskPaul) August 30, 2015

But most importantly, it means a lot to me when the viewers get the message and it spurs them into action:

I watched #Dry today. Heartbreaking but the message was clear and well passed. Job well done @StephanieLinus . #ChildNotBride

— Uche (@uchezeakudo) August 26, 2015

U are a blessing to womanhood, DRY did not just enlightened me, it really opened my eyes. GOD bless u @StephanieLinus”

— Billy sax (@Billysax10) August 22, 2015

There are still loads of tweets and messages that I couldn’t include here, but I’m grateful for them all. DRY is still showing in cinemas nationwide. Go watch it if you haven’t and let me know what you think about the movie.

Have you watched DRY? What are your thoughts about the movie? I’d love to read them.

September 5, 2015
I’ve Been Named The ‘STOP Violence Against Women In Elections’ Ambassador

I feel so elated and honoured to be the ambassador of the STOP Violence Against Women In Elections (VAWIE) Campaign. I am glad to stand for what it represents and with everything that I do, I do it with complete passion and belief. Belief in the fact that I don’t see limitations, but see possibilities.

On Tuesday September 1st, I was unveiled as the ambassador of this project at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. The event was attended by the Acting INEC Chairman Hajiya Amina Zakari, the former Deputy Governor of Plateau state Mrs Pauline Tallen, the NDI Country Director Jasper Veen, the Team Leader of Democracy and Governance USAID Blair King, a representative of the Inspector General of Police Solomon Arase amongst others.

Stop-VAWIE (Violence Against Women In Elections) Campaign is a project that seeks to create public awareness on various forms of violence against women before, during and after elections in Nigeria, which often militates their active participation in the electoral process.

This project which is funded by the USAID is an initiative of the NDI in partnership with the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA). Ahead of the Kogi and Bayelsa gubernatorial elections, I will help in creating awareness around the project and elicit the support of different segments of society to report cases of violence against women and bring an end to this menace.

I pledge my full support, my voice and everything within my capacity to make sure that these issues are brought to light and to help educate people about this violence and see ways we can put an end to it so that we can have a better society for ourselves and the future generation.

Here are some photos from the event:

Giving my address

Unveiling the Stop VAWIE Logo

With representatives from the NDI & USAID

Chatting with a representative from the USAID

The Acting INEC Chairman Hajiya Amina Zakari giving her address

FIDA President Hauwa Shekarau, Acting INEC Chairman Hajiya Amina Zakari, my humble self & Mrs Ene Ede

Smiley!

The NDI Country Director Jasper Veen, a representative of the IG of Police Solomon Arase, my humble self, a representative from INEC, the Team Leader of Democracy and Governance USAID Blair King & the FIDA President Hauwa Shekarau

Chatting with the Acting INEC Chairman Hajiya Amina Zakari

With the FIDA President Hauwa Shekarau & the Acting INEC Chairman Hajiya Amina Zakari

With some beautiful women in the Police Force

With the Acting INEC Chairman Hajiya Amina Zakari

With the former Deputy Governor of Plateau state Mrs Pauline Tallen

September 3, 2015
DRY Is Now Showing In Cinemas Nationwide! See Movie Show Times

I’m so excited to share this news today!!! My movie ‘DRY‘ is now available in cinemas nationwide.

Making my film DRY has been a long burden placed in my heart by God! Like I always tell my Crew – this is God’s project… He gave me this burden … I have done my part and now it time for Him to finish it. We want this film to be impactful and be a catalyst for change – to change minds, laws and stereotypes or cultural practices that prevent us from moving forward as a nation.

And today, after hosting successful premieres in the UK, Lagos and Abuja, it is now open for everyone to go and watch in the cinemas.

So please go out and support this film because by watching and discussing about it, you are also contributing to helping the plights of these women who are voiceless.

You can watch it at any of the cinemas below:

SILVERBIRD CINEMAS, VICTORIA ISLAND
Dry : 12:50pm, 7:05pm, 9:00pm

SILVERBIRD CINEMAS, IKEJA
Dry : 12:50pm, 6:55pm, 9.00pm

SILVERBIRD CINEMAS, ABUJA
Dry : 12:20pm, 4:30pm, 6:40pm, 8:40pm

SILVERBIRD CINEMAS, PORT HARCOURT
Dry : 11:55am, 3:45pm

SILVERBIRD CINEMAS, WARRI
Dry : 12:15pm, 4:10pm, 8:15pm

SILVERBIRD CINEMAS, UYO
Dry : 12:00pm, 2:10pm, 4:20pm, 6:30pm, 8:40pm

GENESIS DELUXE CINEMAS LAGOS
Dry : 5:25pm, 7:35pm,

GENESIS DELUXE CINEMAS, PORT HARCOURT
Dry : 11:50am, 5:5opm,

GENESIS DELUXE CINEMAS, ENUGU
Dry : 12:45pm, 7:20pm

FILM HOUSE CINEMAS, KANO
Dry : 11:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:15pm, 8:00pm

FILM HOUSE CINEMAS, APAPA
Dry : 3:25pm, 5:20pm, 7:15pm, 9:10pm

FILM HOUSE CINEMAS, PORT HARCOURT
Dry : 12:00pm, 3:50pm, 6:00pm, 8:30pm

FILM HOUSE CINEMAS, CALABAR
Dry : 10;10am, 12:10pm, 2:10pm, 4:10pm, 6:10pm, 8:10pm

VIVA CINEMAS ILORIN
Dry : 12:00pm, 5:25pm

VIVA CINEMAS IBADAN
Dry : 12:45pm, 4:15pm

KADA CINEMAS, BENIN
Dry : 11:00am, 3:15pm, 8:00pm

OZONE CINEMAS, YABA
Dry : 5:00pm, 9:20pm

VIVA CINEMAS ILORIN
Dry : 12:00pm,5:25pm

VIVA CINEMAS IBADAN
Dry : 12:45pm, 4:15pm

Go watch it and let me know what you think about the movie in the comment section below!

Love,

xo ️SL

August 14, 2015
It’s A New Day!

When you rise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to love!

A brand new week, a bright new day
May your angels guide you every step of the way
Bring you love and happiness
Keep your life calm
And most of all, protect you from harm

Life is full of beauty, notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.

Happy Monday!

August 10, 2015
Photos From My Genevieve Magazine Cover Shoot

I woke up this morning to see more precious photos from my recent Genevieve Magazine photo shoot and it really warmed my heart.

It brought a big smile to my face and I’m so grateful to God for his faithfulness.

I’ve been getting so many wonderful messages and feedback about these photos and I just want to say a big THANK YOU!!! You’ve been too kind with your warm wishes and I am so overwhelmed and so grateful.

Go grab your copy of the August Issue of Genevieve Magazine for more interesting pics and the full interview…. Love you all for your wonderful encouraging words. Your love, support and prayers. May God meet everyone in their area of need.

Big hugs and kisses!

Many thanks to TY Bello for this amazing pictures and Yummie for the very creative styling.

I’m very grateful to the Genevieve Magazine team for the lovely feature. God bless you all!!!

August 7, 2015