Stephanie Linus Daily

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  • Happy New Month of August!

    Happy New Month to my lovely readers… MUAH!!

    I am excited for this month, WHY? You might ask. Well it is always good to enter each month expecting the best for yourself “‘cos anything can happen if you believe it will”

    As you step into the month of August, remember that fear is what kills even before evil actually comes. Have the strength of God within you and know that no evil can come to your abode. Let the joy of the Lord be your strength because no matter what may be going on around you, it shall not come near you!

    May this month bring you satisfaction, peace and joy. May all the desires of your heart be granted. May this be the beginning of new things in your life. Stay strong, be positive and fulfill your dreams.

    May you find many reasons to smile this August.

    Happy new month SL Fabz!

    Stay blessed and remember that I love you….

  • DRY Will Be Showing In Nigerian Cinemas Nationwide from August 14th!

    After a successful screening debut in Wales, UK, the critically acclaimed movie ‘DRY’ will premiere nationwide in Nigeria beginning August 14th, 2015.

    Produced, directed, and starring my humble self, the film is an inspired true story that follows a trail of Zara’s (played by me) trip to Africa, her constant turmoil as a result of inexplicable horrors from her child hood, her experiences and heartaches while working with young girls suffering from complications from early child birth as child brides, against the backdrop of a rich African culture. It is full of intrigue, suspense, unbelievable surprises, the joy of reconciliation and the power of the human spirit that is guaranteed to captivate and engage moviegoers.

    The film stars: Darwin Shaw as Dr. Alex, the legendary Liz Benson Ameye as the Matron, Bill McNamara as Dr. Brown, and Introducing Zubaida Ibrahim Fagge as Halima the teenager who had to endure a life not designed for a child: to be married to a man who was more than four times her age. Produced by Next Page Productions, this film was supported by the Office of the special adviser to the president on MDGs Nigeria, Aberystwyth University Wales, Diamond Bank, Ford Foundation, Project Act Nollywood, USAID Acquired fistula, Vlisco and more.

    Also starring in the film are Olu Jacobs, Tijjani Faraga, Hauwa Maina, Rahama Hassan, Rekiya Attah, Hakeem Hassan and Afamefuna Klint Igwemba (aka Klint da drunk). The production’s creative team includes director of photography, Angel Barroeta, executive producer, Linus Idahosa, co-produced by Jane Lawalata with Akanimo Odon and Murtza Ali Ghaznavi as line producers and Chinedu Omorie as first assistant.

    “Dry journeys into heart-wrenching details of a culture not too many films dare to explore. The issue might seem controversial, but if it will set one girl free and open the minds of the people, and encourage us all to take action, then the movie would have served its purpose.” – Stephanie Linus, Writer, Director & Producer.

    So SL Fabz, save the date. From Friday August 14th 2015, you can head over to the Cinema near you and watch DRY!

    xoxo

    SL

  • Serena Williams Wins Wimbledon Title For The 6th Time ~ What An Inspiration!

    “Luck has nothing to do with it, because I have spent many, many hours, countless hours, on the court working for my one moment in time, not knowing when it would come.” – Serena Williams

    I love strong women; I love determined women; I love go-getters; I love people who do not limit their thoughts; I love people who dream big, work hard and stay focused; I love Serena Williams…. her story inspires me so much.

    Yesterday, she won Wimbledon (a tennis championship) for the sixth time!

    The win means Williams holds all four Grand Slam titles at once — completing the second “Serena Slam” of her career. What’s more, she secured the third leg of a calendar-year Grand Slam and, if she wins the U.S. Open, will become the first player to sweep all four majors in the same season since Steffi Graf in 1988.

    At 33, Williams is also the oldest woman to win a Grand Slam title in the Open era. She has now won eight major championships in her 30s, including her first Wimbledon title since 2012.

    She has worked very hard to achieve this feat, and her success is definitely worth celebrating. Well done!

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    “Everyone’s dream can come true if you just stick to it and work hard“. – Serena Williams

  • It’s July!!! Happy New Month

    May this new month become one of the most blessed and happy months for you.

    New month, new challenges, new hopes, new goals…I hope you beat every challenge and achieve your goals this month successfully.

    May you be highly favoured this month.

    Open your mind to possibilities. You’ll be amazed by what you are capable of achieving. We are powerful beyond measure!

    May the Almighty God balance the equation for you this new month. As the sun shines and it is visible for all to see, so shall the Glory of God be in your life always.

    Happy New Month!

  • #QueensYoungLeaders: Photos from My Visit to the Buckingham Palace

    So I finally met the Queen of England! I guess I can add this to my list of achievements… lol! On a more serious note, I had a wonderful time yesterday at the Queens Young Leaders Award in Buckingham Palace where 60 young people across Commonwealth Nations were being honoured.

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    It was such an honor! She looked so fresh… It was like seeing history in motion 🙂

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    Hubby & I were elated.

    The awards ceremony, initiated in 2014 by Prince William and Prince Harry was hosted by Queen Elizabeth. Also in attendance were ace footballer David Beckham, Sir John Major, Fearne Cotton and more. You bet I got a picture with David!

    Selfie with hubby & David Beckham
    Selfie with hubby & David Beckham

    I felt so proud of all the 60 young and inspiring leaders aged 18-29 who were honoured yesterday. But I felt even more proud of the 4 Nigerians Isaiah Owolabi, Kelvin Ogholi, Nkechi Azinge and Oladipupo Ajiroba who received their awards as well. These are exceptional young people doing amazing work in their communities and with support from such a platform, I’m sure they will go on to do even more inspiring works.

    Nkechi Azinge & David Beckham
    Nkechi Azinge & David Beckham
    With some of the young people honoured at the awards
    With some of the young people honoured at the awards
    With Isaiah Owolabi & Nkechi Azinge
    With Isaiah Owolabi & Nkechi Azinge

    I couldn’t resist taking some pictures within the Palace grounds. Such a historical place.queensyoungleaders Stephanie Daily011

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    During my stay in the UK, I was lodged at Le Meridien Picadilly. Their warmth and hospitality was truly exceptional.

    A big thanks to the kind staff at the hotel who made my stay there very memorable.
    A big thanks to Le Meridien Picadilly Hotel for making my stay very memorable.

    For the event, I was styled by Yummie Ogbebor.queensyoungleaders Stephanie Daily001

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    And yes, the little one was kicking softly inside too most of the time. Thank you for all your love and prayers. Hubby and I are truly grateful.

  • Guess Who’ll Be Attending The Queens Young Leaders Award Ceremony at Buckingham Palace Tonight?!

    Hi lovelies,

    Welcome to another brand new week!

    Yesterday was Father’s Day and you bet it was awesome. Congratulations again to all the wonderful Dad’s out there.

    I’m so excited about this week, especially about today.

    You will recall that a few months ago, I was promoting the Queens Young Leaders Award on this blog while encouraging young Nigerians who are partaking in worthy leadership and charity causes in their communities to register. I’m so glad that four young Nigerian leaders were selected to receive this award. They are Isaiah Owolabi of HACEY Health Initiative; Kelvin Ogholi of UNFIRE; Nkechikwu Azinge of The Sickle Cell Aid Foundation and Oladipupo Ajiroba of The Environmental Advocacy and Management Initiative.

    So today, I will be attending the award ceremony with my hubby at the Buckingham Palace on a special invitation from the Queen! Now you know why I’m excited.

    Here's a copy of my invite!
    Here’s a copy of my invite! Yay!!! 

    These four Nigerians are among 60 inspirational young people aged 18-29 across the Commonwealth who will receive their award from Her Majesty the Queen later today and will be rewarded with a bespoke package of mentoring, training and networking, which will help them realize their full potential. With this they can go on to inspire other young people to help shape the future of the Commonwealth.

    I promise to bring you more gist and photos from the event later.

    Log on to www.queensyoungleaders.com to get full details on the event. The social media hashtag for this campaign is #TheSearchIsOn.

    Have a fab week everyone!

  • My Movie ‘DRY’ wins Best Protagonist Award at the Bentonville Film Festival, USA!

    Hi SL Fabz!

    I’m so excited to tell you that my new film “DRY” won an award at the Geena Davis and ARC Entertainment’s inaugural Bentonville Film Festival (BFF) in Arkansas, U.S. for “Best Protagonist”. Yay!!!

    This came as a complete surprise. I am excited and honored that the Bentonville Film Festival picked my film for a screening, let alone an award. I am looking forward to this film touching the hearts of many more and helping people take action to save the child bride.

    I am also hopeful that there will be more awards to come.

    The Bentonville Film Festival (BFF) founded by Academy Award Winner Geena Davis and Trevor Drinkwater, was a star-studded event. Here's Geena Davis at the event.
    The Bentonville Film Festival (BFF) is founded by Academy Award Winner Geena Davis and Trevor Drinkwater, was a star-studded event. Here’s Geena Davis at the event.
    It was hosted by Nick Cannon
    It was hosted by Nick Cannon
    I couldn't get to attend, but glady, the film's co-producer/editor Jane Lawalata picked up the award.
    I couldn’t get to attend, but glady, the film’s co-producer/editor Jane Lawalata picked up the award.

    I know you’re all itching to watch this movie, but don’t worry, it is scheduled for a summer release here in Nigeria! Meanwhile, here is the trailer:

  • Happy Mother’s Day 2015

    A mother’s love is a wonderful love packaged from heaven with special care.
    A mother’s love is like no other love in which you can compare.
    A mother’s love is purified by Angels and flows directly from her soul.
    A mother’s love is justified by God and by his hands he created the mold.
    This mold that was shaped and fashioned by God has endured the test of time.
    This mold that was taped and recorded by women rang out like a heavenly chime.
    A mother’s love is unconditional, and from her heart this can be told.
    A mother’s love is nutritional; it is the fruit that feeds our soul.
    A mother’s love ‘IS’ true love, and from her heart she cannot lie.
    A mother’s love is eternal, the kind that wont’ ever die.
    A mother’s love is the tie that binds, and her bond can never be broken.
    A mother’s love is branded in our hearts, even when her words aren’t spoken…

    – by Leotha Brown

    Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful moms reading this. You are truly special.

    How would you describe a mother’s love?

  • Who I Will ALWAYS Respect and Who I Will NEVER Respect

    I will always respect the person who says, “I believe I am right. And you may also be right.”

    I will never respect the person who says, “I am always right. And you are definitely wrong.”

    I will always respect the person who says, “I know something, but I admit that what I know could be wrong.”

    I will never respect the person who says, “I know one thing: and it is the only possibility.”

    I will always respect the person who says, “there is more than one right way to do almost everything.”

    I will never respect the person who says, “my way is always the right way.”

    I will always respect the person who says, “how I measure my own intelligence is vastly different than how I should measure the intelligence of every other person.”

    I will never respect the person who says, “I am more intelligent that everyone else.”

    SL Fabz, what kind of person would you always respect and what kind of person would you never respect?

  • What Does Your Name Mean?

    I know you know my name, but do you know what my name means?

    According to wikipedia, Stephanie is a female name that comes from the Greek name (Stefanos) meaning “Crown.” In French the meaning of the name Stephanie is: Crowned in victory. So, yeah, you can call me a queen too… lol!

    Today, I had an interesting time doing a research on other renowned people that bear/bore the same name as me. I came up with this list:

    Saint Stephanie – virgin and martyr in Amalfi, Italy, honoured September 18
    Stephanie Beacham (born 1947)- British actress
    Stepahine Beard (born 1980) – Canadian actress, voice actress and radio personality
    Stephanie Cole (born 1941) British actress
    Stephanie J.Block – American actress and singer.

    There are also an interesting number of songs about Stephanie 🙂

    A Long Way Down From Stephanie – Al Stewart
    Stephanie – Buckingham/Nicks
    Stephanie – The Syrens
    Stephanie Knows Who – Love iTunes
    Stephanie Says – The Velvet Underground – iTunes
    Stephanie’s Room – Joan Baez iTunes

    So now you know my name, tell me yours. What is the meaning of your name and which interesting person(s) do you share a name with?