So Nkiru Sylvanus never got married to Oge Okoye's ex-husband or what?

We all saw how it was all over the media earlier this January on how Nollywood actress, Nkiru Sylvanus had a traditional wedding with fellow actress, Oge Okoye's ex-husband, Stanley Duru. Well, in this exclusive interview posted on Linda Ikeji's blog a few days ago entitled "LIB Exclusive: Nkiru Sylvanus denies marrying Oge Okoye's ex in new interview", it seems it was only a fake rumour. She says it's all a lie. Seems the interview was conducted before the so-called wedding. Excerpts...

Would Nollywood, Nigerian Music, Fashion, Comedy industries be where they are today if run by political leaders?

 

Our entertainment industry has grown from nothing to something over the years and it still waxes stronger and stronger. In that regard, Nigeria is getting to world class level that it competes with the bests in the World. That Nollywood is ranked number two in the world today is not a joke. That most of our music artistes and comedians are globally recognized today is not by accident. Our entertainment industry has been able to achieve this feat because talented young Nigerians stood up and took the bull by the horn and worked hard and persevered until success was achieved. They sure have carved a niche for themselves and for the country as a whole. Isn’t this example a good enough reason to tell us that nothing is unachievable provided we put hard work, determination, perseverance, focus and of course God (I mean, we’ve got to be alive to work) into it? Now, I’ve asked myself questions as to why the Nigerian economy seems not to be working if this simple logic applies. I came to the conclusion that it is because the people in charge (politicians) are either doing little or doing nothing. And I asked myself again, if the entertainment industry were run by the government, would it be where it is today? Without fear or favour, the answer is a big NO! I mean, the entertainers started with little or no money, in most cases (at least, I’ve been privileged to hear from some of the founding fathers of Nollywood on how some government stakeholders refused their requests for sponsorship then), yet they grew drastically within a short space of time WHEREAS our political leaders had all the money yet did so visibly little for the economy.

Me in a nutshell

I searched myself out using these apps. And guess what? It gave me who I really am! But it says I do crazy things all the time. That one is not entirely true. I do crazy things not always. I just have time for everything. 'creative' would have been the word. I am a creative person. I create atmospheres. Now how about that? Lol! Another version says I have exceptional ability to turn theories into realities. Hmmm... that's really me. To think I never thought about it until now. Check this...

What is change? Linda Ikeji shows change

Linda Ikeji

It seems the word 'change' is the trending word in Nigeria now. Everyone singing the change song everywhere. And I ask myself what this change is really about. What is change? Change is not words. Change is actions. You don't have change by mere words. Promises are not change. It's not what you will do but what you have done or started doing. Hey, don't get it twisted. This write-up is not politics based but was inspired by political campaigners. LOL! I had to think deep and ask myself what change really is. Change is kindness. Change is selflessness. Change is compassion. Change is generosity. Change is consideration. Again, change is ACTION not words or promises. Now, I found someone who is doing 'change'. Yes, Linda Ikeji is doing her bit. Apart from rewarding ten of her fans every month N25,000, she just started another project to financially support some of her female fans who have business ideas. This is what I call change. If half of all the wealthy people in this country could do this, this country would be greater. Corruption, which is the bane of the society would be reduced to the minimal. You know why? Because lack of money is the root of all evil... Read about Linda Ikeji's "I'd Rather be Self-made" project below. She shared that on Monday, 19th January, 2015 on her blog...

Photos: Jim Iyke, Gideon Okeke, Gbenro Ajibade, Tayo Faniran, others, made INEC Youth Ambassadors

Entertainers including Jim Iyke, Gideon Okeke, Gbenro Ajibade, Mr Kool, BBA Tayo Faniran and others were made INEC youth ambassadors at the INEC Youth Summit held in Abuja Monday morning 19th January, 2015.

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