Tag: stephanie linus

  • A Typical Day In Your Life

    Sometimes I wish I had a typical daily routine to stick with everyday, or at least every week day, but nope – my schedule is more random than that.

    There are however some things that are usually a part of my daily routine:

    My morning prayers: I’ve got to give thanks to God and commit each day into His hands. I am absolutely nothing without God.

    Breakfast: Yup! Sometimes when I’m on the move, I forget what time lunch is and may even skip that entirely, so I like to start my day with some food in my stomach.

    School runs: Moms, Dads and wonderful guardians know just how hectic but fulfilling this can be!

    Screen time: This comprises of a bunch of things I do on my computer or phone such as sending and responding to emails, writing business plans and proposals, writing stories, checking out scripts, scheduling meetings, blogging, updating social media, responding to social media messages, training, mentoring, and much more.

    Meetings: From project planning to just making good connections, attending meetings take a good chunk of my time on weekdays. This could be physical one-on-one meetings, long phone conversations or Skype calls.

    Rest: If you don’t rest, you’ll burn out. And that’s the truth! Rest for me could be reading a book, watching a movie, talking with friends and family or actually sleeping.

    Like I mentioned earlier, my schedule is not consistent every day so things change quite a lot!

    How about you? Do you have a typical daily schedule? What’s a typical day in your life like?

  • Taking Fistula Advocacy To The Grassroots

    The vision for me is to end the suffering of girls and women who are left incontinent as a result of fistula in Nigeria.

    This gained some momentum recently when I took this campaign to the nooks and crannies of Sokoto state in northern Nigeria in my capacity as the UNFPA Ambassador for Maternal Health in West & Central Africa and an advocate for girls and women’s rights. 

    This campaign was particularly important as it not only took place in a region with the highest prevalence rate of fistula but also included meetings with traditional rulers, religious leaders, policymakers, women leaders and other stakeholders who are tasked with creating policies and encouraging lifestyles that directly affect their communities.

    To deliver my advocacy message even better, I screened the award-winning movie, Dry, a masterpiece that connects the dots between underage marriage, poor maternal health and fistula.

    The movie which has now been translated into Hausa appealed to the local audience.

    The awareness campaign also included visits to fistula hospitals where I had discussions with various doctors, nurses, fistula patients, and health workers.

    Obstetric fistula is a preventable condition which is prevalent in Nigeria and most poor resource countries of the world.

    An estimated 50,000- 100,000 new cases occur annually in Nigeria, hence it is a major public health problem.

    The UNFPA has been at the forefront in tackling this issue, spearheading several outreach programs and putting its full weight behind campaigns such as this.

    The organization is also credited with ensuring the message of the movie gets to every relevant community.

    Dry has taken on a life of its own and continues to take me around the world.

    The education and awareness it delivers to everyone who watches it inspires me to do more.

    Dry is more than just a movie. It is a movement, and the plight of the girl child is a cause I must continue fighting for. I’m not slowing down anytime soon.

     

  • Pastor Paul Adefarasin Hosts Faculty Of The Del-York Creative Academy

    On Sunday 2nd June 2019, the founder of the Del-York Creative Academy (DCA), Africa’s premier filmmaking and media training hub M. Linus Idahosa and his wife, Actress Stephanie Linus alongside DCA Lecturers, DCA-US Representatives and the local Del-York Team were hosted by the Metropolitan Senior Pastor (MSP) of the House on the Rock (HOTR) Church, Pastor Paul Adefarasin and his First Lady (FL) Pastor Ifeanyi Adefarasin.

    During the meeting at the HOTR Sitting Conference Room, MSP Paul Adefarasin appreciated the unrivaled and noble efforts of the academy in training African creative talents. The Lecturers expressed delight at meeting MSP Paul Adefarasin and his wife Ifeanyi Adefarasin. They revealed that the month-long training has been impactful; DCA students are eager and committed to changing the African narrative through storytelling and they were honoured to be in Nigeria building the African Creative Industry in partnership with the Del-York Creative Academy.

    While commending the founder of the academy, Mr. Linus Idahosa, for his world-class investment in African talents, MSP Paul Adefarasin celebrated the prolific DCA Lecturers for “sacrificing their time in a bid to better invest in the Nigerian Media and Filmmaking Industry.” He made the remark while assuring the founder of the academy and the DCA team that the academy’s training will greatly impact the African creative industry and improve the African storytelling culture.

    The visit was not concluded until MSP Paul Adefarasin and his wife FL Ifeanyi Adefarasin explained the significance of names and proceeded to give all the DCA lecturers native names.

    Pastor Paul Adefarasin and his First Lady (FL) Pastor Ifeanyi Adefarasin. presented them with several tomes on our Nigerian heritage and history (including the rich Benin culture and the notable Benin Wall), which he said he hopes will fuel their desire for knowledge of the motherland and influence their artistry about this vast and rich Nation and the African Continent as a whole.

    Pastor Paul said he believes unequivocally that their visit will greatly impact and strengthen the creative industry in Nollywood, improve our storytelling culture and birth many productive partnerships.

  • Girls’ Hang Out!

    Hanging out with my girlfriends is always so much fun!

    Recently, I had the opportunity to do this with some very good friends, some of whom I’ve known for a really long time. We’ve worked together on several projects over the years and it was great seeing them all.

    We laughed, we played, we ate, we partied and of course, we had such a great time!!

    PHOTOS

  • Photos From Dry Screening At The Pan African Film & Arts Festival

    Hi lovelies,

    We just completed three awesome screenings of the movie DRY at the Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF) and I am totally overwhelmed by the positive feedback and support from everyone who was a part of this.

    In 2016, Dry won the Best Narrative Feature at the PAFF. I’m so honored that we were called again this year for another screening. This goes a long way to show that the message of speaking out for girls and women never gets old and should always be at the forefront. Going by the immense positive impact Dry has made across the world in changing the narrative concerning child marriage and other forms of social injustice, we are not relenting anytime soon.

    Meanwhile, Some notable guests who were present at the screening were Darwin Shaw (Dr. Alex in DRY), veteran actress Sheila Frazier, veteran actor Danny Glover, co-producer and editor of Dry Jane Lawalata and many more. My darling husband Linus Idahosa was by my side during this event and I’m immensely grateful for his love and support. 

    Big thanks to everyone who showed up or supported this screening in one way or the other. I’m so grateful!

    Here are some photos from Day 2 of the screening:

  • Introducing Nollycasting – The Number 1 Casting Site In Africa For Film/TV, Music Video, Commercials, Comedy & More!

    It’s a new dawn in the African Entertainment Industry and I’m very glad to be a part of this!

    I’m happy to endorse Nollycasting as the site that authentically connects you with industry professionals, helping you to navigate your way in the Entertainment Industry. I’ve also been named the ambassador of Nollycasting – the number 1 casting site in Africa for Film/TV, Music Videos, Commercials, Comedy and more!

    This much needed online platform was created to connect both new and seasoned talents with the right people seeking to hire them. The website is currently accepting registrations from individuals with interest in acting, music videos, commercials, voice overs, modeling, comedy and much more. This is a sure way to put your skills and profile in front of several casting directors and producers who may be interested in hiring you.

    The website is very simple to use. Simply visit www.nollycasting.com and sign up. Within a few minutes, users can create a profile, upload their headshots, reels, resume and put their name in front of thousands of casting directors. Profiles can be created for aspiring and seasoned actors, actresses, movie set extras, music video vixens, back-up singers, models, voice-over artists and much more.

    With a pool of thousands of jobs available in the movie and music industry, content creators often have the problem of finding the right people to hire for certain jobs. This challenge also applies to talented people who find it difficult in finding the kind of jobs that helps them utilize and develop their creative talents. Nollycasting is here to make that process easier.

    Nollycasting is a timely initiative which would eliminate the huge costs and difficulties associated with finding the right people to fill certain roles. People often ask me questions about how to get roles in acting and other jobs in the entertainment industry. I’m glad I can now tell them about Nollycasting where they can connect with the right people who need their skills. It also saves time and money for producers and casting directors as they can now get all the talents they need in one place.

    This platform has been endorsed by several veterans in the film and music industry who are eagerly looking for the best talent to cast in their next projects. Find endless opportunities for roles in: Acting, Commercials, Music videos, Modelling, Voice-overs, Reality TV and more! Make that move towards achieving your dreams now by signing up today!

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  • “The owner of my heart” Precious & Akachukwu’s Heartfelt Vow Renewal Ceremony

    Straight from the heart…

    Precious and Akachukwu moved us to tears with their sweet words during their Vow Renewal Ceremony. Here is a short clip and some photos from the lovely event:

     

     
     
     
     
     
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    PHOTOS
    The lovely decor by The Itsy Bitsy Company

    Beautiful Precious!

    The Ceremony

    CREDITS
    Decor: The Itsy Bitsy Company
    Photography: Mofebamuyiwa
    Location: PWC Hotels
    Stephanie’s Dress: Toju Foyeh
    Precious’ Dress: Toju Foyeh
    Akachukwu’s Outfit: Pro7ven
    Fabric: Vlisco
    Hair: Ferdinandshair
    Makeup: Sitprettymaverick

  • Stephanie Linus Visits The Rescue Ship “Aquarius” in Italy as she advocates against Human Trafficking

    It’s another day of Stephanie Linus’ visit to Italy where she is advocating against human trafficking.

    In partnership with international medical humanitarian organization – Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and European Organization for the Rescue of Lives in the Mediterranean – SOS Mediterranee, she visited the rescue ship “Aquarius” today.

    Her visit was a very productive one. Mrs Linus and her team were given a tour of the ship, and afterwards, discussions on the overall need to educate people on the dangers of being trafficked and integrating the rescued victims back into the society followed.

    She also had a press conference with several members of the international media where she spoke about measures that can be used to curb human trafficking.

    -Stephanie Linus PR

  • Stephanie Linus Arrives Italy To Advocate Against Human Trafficking in Partnership with Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontières)

    In the wake of the increased rate of human trafficking being experienced by Nigerians trying to migrate to Europe via Libya, Actress and Producer Stephanie Linus has recently arrived in Italy to give support to rescued people and raise her voice against such human rights violations.

    This timely intervention is in partnership with the world-renowned international medical humanitarian organisation “Doctors Without Borders” (MSF). Over the next few days, Mrs Linus will visit the rescue ship “Aquarius” to witness their activities and operations. Later she will have meetings with some of these vulnerable women; participate in rehabilitation exercises for the rescued women, media parleys and stakeholder meetings with the aim of alleviating their sufferings and preventing more girls and women from falling prey.

    Doctors Without Borders is one of the most impactful humanitarian organisation that rescues thousands of people who faced hazardous conditions trying to enter Europe through the sea yearly. In 2017, the Aquarius (a rescue ship) has rescued 15,078 people.

    Mrs Linus has been at the forefront of advocacy over sensitive issues that affect the rights of women and girls. She has done this through several channels such as her advocacy movie – DRY, her role as UNFPA Ambassador; her charity organisation Extended Hands Foundation and many more.

    An increasing number of women, mainly from Nigeria, are being trafficked to Europe for sexual exploitation. According to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), there has been an almost 600% increase in the number of potential sex trafficking victims arriving in Italy by Sea since 2014. Many of these women were kidnapped against their will or lured with the promise of greener pastures.

    – Stephanie Linus PR

  • Stephanie in that breathtaking dress!

    Ah! Stephanie owned the night on Saturday at the #MBGN event that held in Lagos. She was a judge for the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria pageant, but just looking at her strut in that red carpet… oh wow… she was so deserving of the crown herself!

    From head to toe, it was perfection. It was a mix of Monroe-glam, Beyonce-fierce, and Cinderella-esque charm.

    We totally loved it! And we are super proud of our s uper star!

    You go, Stephie!