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Mama Helen: Celebrating a magnanimous Icon of Humanity

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Mama Helen

Mama Helen: Celebrating a magnanimous Icon of Humanity

Mama Helen

A well-known philanthropist and a true heroine of the people, Mrs Helen Oritsejafor, popularly known as ‘Mama Helen’ is being celebrated for her extraordinary philanthropic works towards the less privileged and children in the society.

A great woman, who has been a blessing to all, both young and old, has left her footprints in the sands of time with her generousity and understanding of human needs which has led to her good deeds over the years.

 

 

An Amazon, whose kindness has been felt towards the length and breadth of Nigeria and other African countries has committed her time to the growth and development of lives and has indeed showed her motherly love and also ensured her impact is felt wherever and whenever the need arises.

Looking back on some of her glorious deeds, Dr. Helen has exhibited great strength in giving back to the society, shown remarkable selflessness and a heart of love for others which has gained her a lot of powerful recognitions, some of which are: The global recognition by the wives of Presidents and wives of Vice Presidents in Africa as an Advocate of Ending Extreme Poverty in Africa, honored also by the Pan African Screen Actors Network as an Outstanding Humanitarian of The Year, and another from Afrikanwatch Gold Merit award (AGMA) as the Most Outstanding Philanthropist of the year with a Conferment of Afrikanwatch Grand National Patriot (AGNP) all dated back to 2018.

 

 

 

 

 

A true scholar, who is well experienced and educated has embarked on several trainings, seminars and workshops for skill acquisition as well as to bridge the knowledge gap in business.

Top business heads, managers and Chief Executive Officers (CEO) of organizations was not left out in her act of kindness as she provided free mentoring classes centered on effective strategies and ideas to ensure their business and organizations remains innovative and last for many generations. This she has done over the years and quarterly through her mentorship program, “The CEO’s Company Mentorship Class” solely birthed to aid sustainability and growth of businesses globally.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr Helen who was concerned at the alarming rate of business collapse in Africa, founded the class with a rationale that it is important for proper scrutinizing to be done with immediate effect, to enable African organizations and businesses to last for centuries, and ensure the existence of job security for the future generation.

Many small and medium scale entrepreneurs as well as business heads have been able to stand strong irrespective of the economic crunch being faced over the years all thanks to her mentorship class.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A beacon of hope, who is no stranger to selflessness has given her life to philanthropic activities which has been greatly felt through her impactful and life changing works which she has consistently done via her foundation Dr Helen, “A Hand to the Needy Foundation”.

The Foundation, whose mantra is “We Care” has produced series of memorable philanthropic acts pushing her into the limelight and bringing about her award as the African Philanthropist of the year 2021 by the organization of African Leadership Magazine (ALM), during their 10th edition of the award ceremony, at Dorchester Mayfair London, United Kingdom, early this year. During the year as well, she was also honoured by the House of Representative, State of Mississippi in the United States of America (USA) for her outstanding and philanthropic contributions to the development and growth of the society through her foundation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During the pandemic, Mama Helen became a beacon of hope to others, as she stood out to support business men and women who were greatly affected by the scourge of COVID-19. This came about after the release of one of one of her books “You Too Can Become a Success” which was released during the period of the pandemic.

The heartfelt giver, donated 50% of the proceeds of this book sale to help businesses that were almost shutting down.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

She also supported them by organizing a free business training as well as rendering financial support for startups to find a level ground in the business world, as well to avoid a business closure for those who were struggling due to the economic hardships the pandemic had caused. All of which was carried out under her foundation, ‘Dr Helen A Hand to the Needy Foundation’.

At the end of the training, she awarded them with cash donations ranging from N300,000 naira to N500,000 naira respectively. Ms. Anita Brown one of the beneficiaries from Lagos state, who had a severely difficult experience due to the pandemic, said she was immensely grateful to the author for her immeasurable support, and was looking forward to building her business under the authors tutelage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

On another phase of her never ending philanthropic journey, she lent a helping hand to over two hundred widows and three hundred market women in the society through her foundation to support them in their endeavours by providing financial and edible support worth over five million naira. This was carried out in partnership with former congresswoman Dee Dawkins-Haigler from the United States of America, who said she had family who had experienced widowhood and so was drawn to support the humanitarian course.

She ended the previous year with her open hands, as she surprisingly provided financial and edible aid to the less privileged in rural areas in a bid to put a smile on their faces and provide them an unforgettable Christmas.

 

 

 

 

 

Indeed, Dr Oritsejafor keeps outshining herself, as she continues to create giant strides in her philanthropic deeds which will be remembered for generations to come.

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Powerful dignitaries, high net worth personalities storm Omorede Osifo’s diamond jubilee celebration in Marbella Spain

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Powerful dignitaries, high net worth personalities storm Omorede Osifo’s diamond jubilee celebration in Marbella Spain

.. How she has attained so much professional, political heights at 60 

 

 

The beautiful city of Marbella in Spain was thrown into a colorful and electrifying mood when one of Nigeria’s most celebrated, iconic political Lionesses, the debonair banker turned politician, Lady Omorede Osifo was serenaded with a sumptuous and deluxe 60th birthday gig.

 

The dynamic political empress and symbol of selfless service to humanity who served diligently and faithfully as the honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports in Edo State was flabbergasted by the amazing love shown to her by friends, family and well-wishers who thronged the alluringly beautiful hall to give her an indelible birthday celebration. The event tagged @omorede_osifo is now the talk of town as high networth dignitaries, celebrities from all walks of life and different parts of the world all made their presence significant for the celebrant to ruminate over in many years to come.

 

Lady Omorede Osifo is a quintessential democrat who committed much of her time and energy in serving the people. The birthday babe whose special day fell on 8th of May has come, saw and conquered in the so-called murky waters of Nigerian politics. She served perfectly as State Commissioner, Deputy National Treasurer of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC),

Special Adviser on Women Mobilization in Edo State and as a distinguished representative of her people.

 

As the celebration of the 60th birthday of this lady of glam, glitz and panache unfolded, it became clear that this gathering was not just a personal milestone for Hon. Lady Omorede Osifo but also a reaffirmation of commitment among political leaders to work together. The convergence of these key figures in the political arena serves as a reminder of the potential for collaborative efforts to foster progress and uplift the community.

 

Her birthday celebration was a testament to the strength of unity in political engagement, highlighting the significance of personal connections in the realm of governance.

 

As Hon. Lady Omorede Osifo embarks on another year, the expressions of support and solidarity from her fellow dignitaries promise a future filled with collaborative achievements and shared goals for the betterment of their constituents.

 

Hon. Lady Omorede Osifo is a fantastic leader who wants the best for her people. She is personally committed to the transformation of women and two girl child in Edo State and she has also been at the top echelon of her political party, the APC with her selfless efforts recognized and appreciated by His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR as well as her superb democratic contributions to the growth and development of Edo State under the leadership of His Excellency Governor Monday Okpebholo who has overtime shown appreciation to her for being a dedicated and patriotic loyal daughter of Edo State. Even the Oba of Benin Kingdom bestowed on her the Prestigious Royal Beads which is given to Chiefs in recognition of her deep passion for the historical city of Benin.

 

This year, all road led to the serene city of Marbella, Spain for the celebration of her 60th birthday and a opportunity for her to appreciate her Creator, the Almighty God as well as every single individual that has played significant roles in her life.

 

Attaining the diamond age of 60 is never a child’s play, it’s a moment of sober reflection and commendation to God. We at Black Celebrity Magazine wish the indefatigable and indomitable Hon. Lady Omorede Osifo a very happy 60th birthday and many more years to live in perfect health and more success.

 

Powerful dignitaries, high net worth personalities storm Omorede Osifo's diamond jubilee celebration in Marbella Spain

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Confusion, Panic As Reports Of Alexx Ekubo’s Death Rock Nollywood

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Confusion, Panic As Reports Of Alexx Ekubo’s Death Rock Nollywood

 

The Nigerian entertainment industry was thrown into confusion and panic on Tuesday following viral reports alleging that popular Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo, had died at the age of 40.

 

 

The shocking claim, which spread rapidly across social media platforms and blogs, alleged that the actor died in Lagos after battling undisclosed health complications, sparking an outpouring of grief from stunned fans and colleagues.

 

 

As the rumours gained momentum online, several actors, movie producers and entertainment enthusiasts flooded Instagram and X with emotional reactions, describing the development as “heartbreaking,” “unbelievable” and “a dark day for Nollywood.”

 

 

Actor Godwin Nnadiekwe was among those who reacted emotionally, reportedly lamenting that the industry had lost “a rare soul” whose charisma and talent helped shape modern Nollywood.

 

 

Alexx Ekubo, widely admired for his stylish persona, romanti movie roles and strong social media influence, rose to prominence after emerging first runner-up at the 2010 Mr Nigeria competition before becoming one of Nollywood’s most sought-after actors.

 

 

The development also reignited conversations surrounding the actor’s prolonged absence from social media in recent months, which had earlier triggered concern among fans over his wellbeing.
Despite the widespread reports, confusion continued to trail the story as no official statement had been issued by the actor’s family, management or close associates confirming the alleged death as of press time.

 

 

The uncertainty surrounding the reports further fueled tension online, with many Nigerians demanding clarity while others urged the public against spreading unverified information.

 

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JOY AS SHEBABY SPARKS PREGNANCY SPECULATION YEARS AFTER MARRIAGE

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JOY AS SHEBABY SPARKS PREGNANCY SPECULATION YEARS AFTER MARRIAGE

 

Popular Nigerian actress, singer and dancer, Seyi Ariyo, popularly known as Shebaby, has stirred reactions on social media following speculations that she is expecting a child years after getting married.

 

The development has generated excitement among fans and colleagues, especially on Instagram where many have continued to flood her page with congratulatory messages and prayers.

 

While some admirers celebrated the actress and prayed that her joy would be permanent, others pointed to a viral video currently making rounds online, where several entertainers, among them Oyita, a close friend, Tawa Ajisefinni, Seyi Ẹdun, Bukky Fagbuyi, and a host of others including Olú Maintain, were seen rejoicing and congratulating her.

 

Although Shebaby is already a mother with a grown daughter, the latest development has continued to attract attention within the entertainment industry and among her followers.

 

Before now, the London-based entertainer had built a strong reputation for herself in both music and acting. She has released several songs and also worked alongside notable Fuji star Wasiu Alabi Pasuma and other respected entertainers in the industry.

 

In the movie sector, Shebaby is also regarded as a household name. Sources close to the actress revealed that she is currently working on a new project titled Father Forgive Me.

 

Fans and colleagues have continued to pray for the actress, wishing her safe delivery and more happiness in her home.

 

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JOY AS SHEBABY SPARKS PREGNANCY SPECULATION YEARS AFTER MARRIAGE

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