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Aisha Buhari, Michelle Obama To Receive Special Recognition Awards At Miss Inspire Nigeria Beauty Pageant 2019 In Lagos

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Wife of the President, Dr Mrs Aisha Buhari, will lead other notable Nigerian women and world’s most powerful women like Michelle Obama and others to the grand finale of Miss Inspire Nigeria Beauty Pageant 2019 that will hold on Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 at The Hall, Oregun, Lagos.

The Miss Inspire Nigeria Beauty Pageant 2019 will be giving out special awards of recognition to prominent women around the world who have excelled in their various fields and also celebrate those who lived their lives for humanity with a Posthumous award.

Speaking with the Project Director Mrs Nkiru Stephen, she said “The Miss Inspire Nigeria beauty pageant is one that’s focused at engaging young women who can proffer solutions to Nigeria’s most pressing needs, women who are intelligent and compassionate about seeing a better Nigeria.

Continuing, she said “Miss Inspire Nigeria is looking for women who are not just beautiful but those that are concerned about Nigeria, humanity, community service and their fellow women.

” Miss Inspire Nigeria 2019 is more of a brain pageant and not just a beauty pageant.

” It will be a gathering of invisible women who will be getting the support of the Queen Mother Ngozi Bunmi Osibanjo to facilitate their projects.

“The Miss inspire Nigeria beauty pageant is designed to raise confident, elegant and inspirational women who would use the power of their inner strength and character to provide solutions to some of the challenges facing our country Nigerian”, she said.

On the awards, she said “Our special person of the year award will be going to Dr. Mrs Aisha Buhari for speaking up about her women globally and showing her motherly nature for Nigerian women while our ‘Icon of Innovation Award’ will be going to the wife of former president of USA, Michelle Obama.

There’ll also be legendary achievement award to women who have succeeded immensely in their respective fields while posthumous will also be given to our fallen heroes such as Late Stella Adadevoh for fighting Ebola, Dora Akinyili who championed the course of NAFDAC and also the Late Bimbo Odukoya for her community service and exceptional love for humanity.

In conclusion, she said ” Miss Inspire Nigeria 2019 is aimed at inspiring young girls and women to look away from fashion, vanity, prostitution, drug abuse while they explore their God-given skills and ability to better their lives for themselves and their family at large.

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Anthony Joshua suspended from boxing..

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Anthony Joshua hasn’t had the best of weeks.

 

After going in as favourite for his fight against Daniel Dubois, the former two-time unified world heavyweight champion was stopped in brutal fashion.

 

It was a stunning display by Dubois, the current IBF world heavyweight champion, as he dominated Joshua in a manner that no previous boxer has been able to.

 

In a thoroughly deserved victory, Dubois showed that he should not have been underestimated as he had been.

 

For Anthony Joshua, it asked more questions for him at this stage of his career.

 

 

Does he want to continue boxing?

 

Or should this be the end of the road for the Olympic gold medalist?

 

The latest news emerging for Joshua is likely not what he wants to hear right now.

 

 

 

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National Museum to Host GLOWFUX 2024 Charity Concert, Merging Culture and Compassion

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This December, the GLOWFUX Charity Concert will take place at the renowned National Museum Onikan, a venue change aimed at enhancing the concert experience while celebrating culture and compassion. Organized by Fanafillit Integrated Concepts, this year’s event promises an exciting blend of world-class entertainment and heartfelt initiatives to support children from orphanages and special needs homes.

 

The concert, themed “UNITING HEARTS, TRANSFORMING LIVES,” seeks to create a platform for unity through acts of love and compassion.

 

Olubode Mac Oserinde, initiator of the concert, stated, “The National Museum provides a serene and culturally rich environment that will elevate the event experience for our guests, ensuring it not only entertains but also educates and enriches.”

 

The lineup features extraordinary young talents, including Feranmi Golden Angel, Vanessa Jones, Chief Adigun Olowe, and Dom Sax, who are set to deliver inspiring performances. The event will kick off with the GLOWFUX Carpet session, offering guests a glamorous introduction from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by the main concert from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

 

In addition to entertainment, attendees can look forward to the induction of new GLOWFUX Young Ambassadors and the GLOWFUX Hall of Charity Awards, honoring contributions in various categories, including Socially Responsible Corporate Brand of the Year.

 

A motivational talk by Rotarian Femi Adenekan on the power of giving will further emphasize the concert’s message of generosity. The GLOWFUX Charity Concert is open to the public, encouraging attendees to bring gift items for the children, embodying the spirit of giving.

 

While admission to the venue is free with guaranteed free food, drinks and fun for everyone, it is strictly by invitation or registration online https://donate-ng.com/campaign/glowfux-2024 and all guests are expected to attend with gifts for the needy homes.

 

The event is backed by brands such as AkModel Properties, Courtville PLC, Fidson Healthcare, Habeeb Okunola Foundation, and Seniors Wellbeing Foundation which have been instrumental in supporting the project year after year. Also supporting the project are Elegushi Royal Stool, iCare Foundation, Hands Lifting Hearts Initiatives, Danone, Seven-Up Bottling Company, Primero Transport Ltd, Beloxxi Biscuits, KingsMead Group of Schools, MALENS Diagnostics, and 3Zs Fabrics.

 

Media support comes from a wide array of outlets including AIT, Global Excellence Magazine, PULSE NG, and Sahara Weekly, theeagleonline.com.ng, KRAKS TV, newspop.com, theelitesng.com, freedomonline.com.ng, thegazellenews.com, pmexpressng.com, freelanews.com, thecitypulsenews.com, societyreporters.com, theimpactnewspaper.com, thestatusng.blogspot.com, mockinbird.com.ng, omonaijablog.com.ng and others ensuring extensive coverage and outreach.

 

For inquiries related to participation, partnership, or sponsorship, please contact:

 

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To support this noble cause, donations can be made to:

 

Account Name: GLOWFUX Concert

Account Number: 8554972016

Bank: FCMB

 

GLOWFUX Charity Concert:

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BON 2024: Madam Saje, Kanayo O Kanayo Set To Bag Lifetime Achievement Awards

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With the Kwara State government set to host the prestigious Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards on November 24, esteemed actors, Fausat Balogun, popular as Madam Saje, and Kanayo O Kanayo are poised to recieve the Best of Nollywood Lifetime Achievement Awards for 2024.

The announcement was made by Seun Oloketuyi, founder, BON Awards, earlier in the week.

With the announcement the duo are set to join other Nollywood greats in the league of Lifetime Achievement Award winners. On this list are people like Adebayo Salami, Toyin Adegbola, Madam Kofo, and others.

While speaking about the duo, Oloketuyi explained that there was a need to start celebrating film heroes in their lifetime, when they can enjoy the accolades.

He said , “Why must we wait till our film heroes are dead to give them awards? Posthumous awards are good, but its better the recipient is alive to recieve awards.”

Also weighing in, Feranmi Olaoye, the Executive Producer BON Awards revealed that the choice of Kanayo and Madam Saje were not made lightly.

“These two are people we grew up watching. They inspired the generation we watch now, and they still maintained their stand in the industry. They deserve to be celebrated, and that’s why we have chosen them as this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award winners.

The 2024 edition of the BON Awards is billed to hold at the Sugar Factory Film Studios in Ilorin, the state’s latest hub for filmmakers.

 

Oloketuyi had earlier expressed excitement about Kwara’s role as host, promising a fulfilling experience for the expected 500 Nollywood stars attending.

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq had also highlighted the studio’s potential to elevate Nigerian cinematography and promote local talent. The event underscores Kwara’s commitment to becoming a leading destination in the creative industry, fostering growth and investment in the sector.

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