11.11.11: LETS STAND TALL

Hey people, it’s good to be back here. I’ve actually missed writing on my blog. Thanks to the never ending preparation of Divas’ Dynasty program tagged “Lets Stand Tall”. Finally it has come and gone. It was held on the 11.11.11. And it was indeed a success.

At the early stage, it seemed very easy to achieve. But at the eleventh hour, it became very impossible and stressful. I almost gave up, but God stepped in, He turned the table around and impossible became possible.

Now what is the program all about? “Lets Stand Tall” is our yearly empowerment and educative seminar designed to promote sexual integrity and character development among teenagers. And our focus is to invite students from secondary schools to be educated by women of substance who are successful at what they do and are good examples of women with dignity.

This year Lets Stand Tall program kicked off at exactly 11am at Terra Kulture on Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island. Female students from Methodist Girls High school, Eko Akete Secondary School, Aunty Ayo International School, Ikeja Senior High School and other notable faces from the business and entertainment industry graced the event.

The first speaker, Josephine Effah-Chukwuma (CEO of Project Alert), spoke on how to speak against domestic violence and abuse. The second speaker, Pastor Eno-Abasi Unogu (GM of African Insurance Brokers), spoke on teenage sexual integrity. The third speaker, Bridget Elesin (CEO of Grace Perspective Limited), spoke on the dignity of womanhood. And the last speaker, Dr Queen Elumaro (CEO of Dental Plus Limited), spoke on personal hygiene. The peak of the event was when star actress, Uche Jombo, gave the closing remark by encouraging the students to aspire for greatness.

On the faces of the students, I saw an expression of fulfillment and excitement as they posed for pictures and expressed their gratitude in front of the camera in a short interview with Divas’ Dynasty TV Crew.

11.11.11. As memorable as that date was to the entire world, it would forever remain a day to be remembered by Divas Dynasty crew and organizing committee. If you missed out, don’t worry as we are already planning the next one, which is coming up in April 2012 and we intend to invite from Austria the CEO of NGO EXIT, Joana Adesuwa Reiterer, as one of our speakers. Keep a date with us as you don’t want to miss out on this one as Joana will be revealing the untold truth behind human trafficking.

Before then, we are taking this opportunity to say thank you to our partners: NGO EXIT, Zamar Entertainment, Wisdom Ways, BusinessIQ magazine, High Society soft sell magazine, 2Much Music Entertainment Record, PPBF Concept, LEAP Africa, Vircot Infantil Montessori, Dental Plus. Our special thanks goes to Wale Reflector who performed a dance, Femi Jubal (a guest artiste who performed a song), Sammie Okposo (who couldn’t get a flight to Lagos to be there in person), Uche Jombo (left behind her busy schedule), Julia Odia (CEO, Wow Magazine) Princess Bibiana Nwankwo (part of the mastermind team from inception), Yinka Almona, Virginia Charles O’Tudor, Pastor George Unogu, Martins Ogunsakin (CEO of Cornerstone), Bobhope Iregbu, Emma Okilo, Emmmanuel George, Ojei (LEAP Africa), Sandra Balarabe, Uduak Umoren and Gloria Erumegbe (EcoBank, Ghana). Oh, I will not forget to mention Ini-Abasi Inyang and Omolara Olawale you guys are the bomb. Thanks once again.

Jospehine Effah-Chukwuma

Pst. Eno-Abasi Unogu

Femi Jubal performing

Bridget Elesin

Uche Jombo and Julia Odia of Wow Magazine

Dr. Queen Elumero

Ngozi Ijimakinwa, Chief Host

Princess Bibiana, Julie Odia, Ngozi Ijimakinwa and Uche Jombo



Ngozi, Uche and Aunty Ayo Intl. Sec. School



State Senior Secondary School, Ikeja

Eko Akate Senior Secondary School, Lagos Island



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Martin Ogunsakin, CEO Cornerstone Youth Dev. Center

Alfred Ade-Ijimakinwa, Editor-in-Chief, BusinessIQ

Gloria Erumegbe, EcoBank

Ricahrd, NGO EXIT representative

 

Divas’ Dynasty: Lets Stand Tall

With the Western civilization gaining ground in our society, the teenagers are gradually loosing their values and dignity. That is why Divas’ Dynasty is bringing together 300 female students from different government secondary schools to be part of a life-changing program tagged LETS STAND TALL.

Divas Dynasty is an organization known for her trademark thirty minutes edutainment / inspirational TV show created to inspire its viewers through successful women’s stories. As part of her corporate social responsibility, Divas Dynasty goes beyond TV to FREELY educate teenagers through this life transforming seminar, LETS STAND TALL.

LETS STAND TALL is an empowerment and educative seminar to promote sexual integrity and character development among teenagers. The speakers include women of substance who are successful at what they do and are good examples of women with dignity. And to grace the occasion as special guest of honor is her Excellency, Mrs. Abimbola Fashola. Date: 11th November, 2011. Time: 10am – 2pm. Venue: Terra Kulture @ Plot 1376, Tiamiyu Salvage Street, Victoria Island, Lagos

More partnership or sponsorship, contact Ngozi on 01-8540542; 08035181897 or email: divasdynasty@hotmail.com

Damage by Ngozi Kalu Ijimakinwa

Domestic violence can happen to anyone, anytime and anywhere, regardless of your size, strength and gender. Domestic violence most times occurs when a party (either husband or wife) in a relationship or marriage wants to control or dominate the other party. In most cases, one person is always the victim. But in the case of Damage, the movie produced by A-list Actress Uche Jombo and directed by Moses Inwang, we were further enlightened that domestic violence can take another turn. The victim can also be the abuser.  

Damage, is a must watch advocacy movie that deals with the issues of domestic violence and its psychological effects on the victims and their children. It tells the story of a couple who are truly in love with each other. But they lived like cat and dog on a daily basis. This movie has been premiered across Nigeria, United Kingdom and soon to be in United States. Two thumbs up to Uche for the brilliant master piece. We should, like Uche, speak out against all forms of abuse to save lives for recently in Lagos, Nigeria a man killed and mutilated the body of his wife who he claimed to have loved so very much. Was she truly loved? Does love abuse?  I don’t think so.

Signs of domestic abuse

There are many signs of domestic abuse that you need to watch out for in a relationship, but fear of your partner is what you shouldn’t take for granted.  If you have to walk on eggshells around your partner or constantly considering what you say and do in order to avoid blow-ups, chances are your relationship is unhealthy and would become abusive in the future. Other signs that you may need to watch out for are when your partner belittles you or tries to control you, feeling of self-loathing, helplessness, and desperation.

Speak out against domestic abuse and get help

If you noticed any of these signs in your relationship, try talking to your partner, letting him or her know what bothers you. Point out the signs you have noticed. Let your partner know you will always be there to talk about any issues that is relating or leading to abuse. Reassure your partner that you will keep whatever is said or discussed secret and that you are willing to help in whatever way you can.

Remember, abusers are very good at controlling and manipulating their victims. People who have been emotionally abused or battered are depressed, drained, scared, ashamed, and confused. They are most times isolated from extended family and friends.  Such person needs help to get out. Endeavor to speak out against it.