Gloria Doyle Opens Up On Her Domestc Violence Abuse

COntroversial actress and musician  Gloria Doyle who suddenly went MIA is back in the game.

The single mother, in an interview with Sunnewsonline, opens up on career, domestic violence and her dreams.


For so long you have been off the radar. Where were you and what is new about Gloria Doyle?
I was doing a lot of travelling and concentrating on my kids. The new thing about Gloria Doyle is that I am coming out bigger and stronger. I am dropping new singles, a full album and starting a TV Program christened, Unbroken Wings. 

You were a victim of domestic violence in your previous marriage. How did you overcome?
I walked out of it with my children alive and faced the challenges, stigma and relegation of being a single mother. I took the bull by the horns for my children’s sake and never got remarried for my children’s sake as well and I am all good about it. I experienced excessive beatings for no just reason. It was very painful. I really don’t know how to explain in. I told my ex that after three years of marriage, I wanted to return to my music career and he got so mad he just couldn’t stop battering me accusing me, that I only wanted to be let loose. It was a very sad experience for me. 

What is your advice to women going through domestic violence and at what point should one leave an abusive relationship?
When a relationship gets to the point of verbal abuse, which leads to physical abuse, if care is not taken, anything could happen so I strongly advice, walk out in peace and not in pieces. I have seen many young women lose their lives because they were unable to let go their abusive husband especially when they depend on their husbands for everything. Women feel very uncomfortable walking out of such relationship because of the stigma attached to being a single mother. I am talking about things like ‘oh, she is a single mother, she separated from her husband, she is a divorcee.’ Please, if you are going through an abusive relationship, separate yourself from it for a while. If it is reconcilable, all good and if it is not reconcilable, each party should move on. 

Tell us about your music. You have released a new single, Baba Na You. What is happening?
I am actually in the studio working towards the release of my new album after a long break of about 12 years. I have dropped the first single and video entitled Baba Na You, which is currently enjoying airplay. The second single will be dropping by January 2018 and it is entitled Pray, while the full album will be dropping middle of next year and it is entitled New Level, and then there is the TV Talk show, U with Gloria Doyle, which will kick off next year as well and I might likely go back into acting. 

What has been your happiest moment as a mother and how do you balance the home front with your career?
That was watching my children graduating from schhool without falling by the way side despite the odds. For now, my kids are all independently on their own. So, I have all the time for my music career. 

Tell us about the challenges of single motherhood?
It could be quite tough and rough. The opposite sex will see you as a sex thing and people won’t take you serious and then you become both mother and father to your children, which is a very tedious task to play. In fact, It will take God’s mercy to have a good relationship because everybody wants to see you as mistress material or side chick. 

There were reports a couple of years ago that you were going to marry a younger lover. What really happened?
It didn’t work out. I am not mentally settled for marriage.

Will you give marriage another chance?
Yes, I will if I come across a guy that has peace within himself

What are your dreams?
Hmmm… the dreams plenty ooo… to be a renowned minister of the gospel and generally, to be a positive contributor to my generation. I just want to see people smile.

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I Am Not Desperate For Fame - Charles Okocha

He has come under major criticism over his videos on social media with many saying he shares them just to look for cheap fame, but, Nollywood actor Charles Okocha is not for that talk.

Speaking with Sunday Scoop, the AMO SHINE crooner made it known he is not depserate for fame.
In his words:

“Putting ‘Shove it up your a**e’ on all my Instagram posts is a way of promoting the song even before it drops, and that’s what people know me for. I don’t agree that it is boring. If it is boring, people wouldn’t be begging me to post their videos on my page with the hashtag. My fans love what I’m doing, so I cannot stop it. For the people who say that I’m desperate for attention; social media has been of such great help to this generation. People use it for different things but I decide to use it to promote my music and movie career. However, I’ve already been known before the advent of Instagram, so what attention am I seeking for? Whatever I do on my page is nobody’s business, and if you don’t like it, you don’t have to visit the page.”

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I Try Not To Meddle Too Much - Toke Makinwa

Media personality, Toke Makinwa, in a new interview with New Telegraph, has revealed how she has been able to take charge of her life despite the many challenges she has faced over the years.

"I just don’t meddle too much in what is being said or how it is being analysed. I simply keep it moving. God has been so incredible in my career and before I started, he told me. ‘You will hold your peace and I will fight for you’. He has not failed me yet. I just pray about the situation and remind him always that as a servant looks up to his master and a maid servant to her mistress; so I am" 

On plans to write more books, she said:

"We have been getting offers to adapt the book into a film; we’re just taking our time. We’re basking in all of them, the tours, the sales and all of it. Surprisingly, Nigerians read a lot, and the records are there to show for it. The feedbacks and love are beyond measures. I never imagined the book to be this successful. I am thankful to God for the vision and also, the strength to go through it, because, to whom much is given, much is expected. I will let you know if there’s going to be visuals as time goes on.

On Becoming’ is an open ending title, so it’s definitely going to be a series of many books to come. My next book could be ‘On Becoming a Media Mogul’ ‘On Becoming a Wife’ ‘On Becoming a Mother’. I am really excited at the way my career is going and the events happening around. I am putting pen to paper, so you never know what next I might be sharing with the world"

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Care Less What People Are Saying About My Music - Omotola

Veteran actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, in a new interview with The Entertainer, talked about her marriage, acting and more.


You took a rather long break from the movie industry, why?

I have been around but I have been building my businesses, film village in Badagry and some other personal international projects. I took time to creatively re-organise myself. 

How far have you gone with the film village?

So far, my husband and I have over 20 plus acres of land in Badagry. He has his for his ‘Aquatic Jungle Entertainment’ and I have mine for the film village. We have started with the first phase, which will have a cinema and other attractions. It is in its early stages, but surely, we are making progress. 

How soon would all these be ready?

That won’t be this year but maybe, next year. We are talking to some investors because the film village is quite a huge project. Buying lots of plots of land could be stressful. But at this stage, we are building gradually.

Talking about the film village in Badagry, are you in partnership with the Lagos State government?

No, not now. I had a meeting with the former governor (Babatunde Fashola); he knows about the project but I haven’t visited the new governor (Akinwunmi Ambode) yet. I also started another project in Ikeja, it is like a smaller version of what I am doing in Badagry. It is called The Double Doors Film Village. So, these are things that I have been putting together. 

How do you connect closely with your co-stars when playing sex scenes, I mean the chemistry between actors in movies?

Sometimes you can tell while watching a movie that a couple doesn’t have chemistry. It is not something you can force. Some actors are very good at acting it. But sometimes, when it has to do with love, relationship, it’ is not easy to play. When you want to act like you love the person, there are some natural acts and gesticulations that you can’t force. But if you are a well-trained actor, you would not find that difficult. There are some little tricks to these things that some actors don’t know. You can make it happen and look real too, especially in love and sex scenes. 

Talking about the film, Alter Ego, how did you come about having so much chemistry with Wole Ojo?

I have heard about him so much but the movie was the first time we got together. When we got to know we would be acting together, we spent a lot of time playing; we played very rough. I understand the power of being so close to your love interest in a movie, so we became very close even before the shooting. We ate together and spent lots of time together, and had each other’s interest at heart. It helped us to bring out our best in Alter Ego. 

In Alter Ego, lots of movie critics believe you over played the raunchy scenes, did that get at you?

When I wasn’t even that confident, I starred in a movie called The Prostitute, which was released 22 years ago. If I didn’t die then, is it now? I am ready for them. I don’t even like watching myself on screen. If I do, I will feel like burning inside and might even start crying because I criticise myself a lot. Sometimes, I pity those watching especially when I poorly do a sex scene. I would be like ‘what was that for?’ It can kill the whole movie when it’s poorly done. For me, if a sex scene is not going to be well done, then why do it in the first place? If you must kiss, you should be able to kiss well; make it professional. 


How have you succeeded to reinvent yourself? Every year you look younger and better in your role interpretation?

I think it is knowing what matters and being authentic and real. But in all, you must make sense. I am blessed that at a very tender age, I was able to find God, so my Christian values have been able to let me know what is wrong and what not to do. That way, the core me is real. I no dey form. With me, what you see is what you get. I don’t have time to live fake lifestyle. Whenever I come out, it is still about the real me. Talking about work, I never take it for granted. From the beginning of my career, I knew what I wanted. I had a vision and kept staying focused. Even now, I remain undistracted. The more you are inspired and focused, the more you are relevant. 

Any regrets marrying early?

Not, not at all! It is one of the biggest blessings of my life because I look back and ask myself ‘if I hadn’t gotten married then, would I have married now?’ It is hard nowadays. It is difficult to find someone who would love you for who you really are and not the image they see on the screen or the image they have in their minds of who you are. I understand what my unmarried colleagues are going through; it is not easy. Having said that, I also think getting married to my friend, a wonderful, confident and powerful man has really helped me. He allowed me to have that stability and still go out there and fly. 

What happened to your music career?

I want to get back to the music industry so bad. I am coming back. It is not like I care what people are saying but I will be back soon. 

Would your son produce your songs?

Well, I would like him to produce but we fight a lot. I used to complain a lot before but I have stopped because I know he takes after me. He knows what he wants and goes for it. I am always like ‘you’ve not even started yet and you are always acting so stubborn and pushing me around’. I don’t think we can ever get to work together because we are both headstrong. But on the other hand, I would love to work with him because he is a very fantastic producer. I just hope someday we can find a balance, agree and just let it happen. I want to do music in a way that I would always be at concerts. I don’t want to be like Tiwa Savage because that is her first career and I have movies as my first. I can’t compete with Tiwa. I like to express myself with music and I like to perform where people can come and watch me. So, I am planning on shaping my music career towards that end.

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I Have No Biological Kids Of My Own - Veteran Actress Ronnie Dikko

Veteran actress Ronnie Dikko, is a household name in the movie industry.
The producer, sat down for an interview with Sunday Scoop where she opned up about her life, family and more.

Acccording to Ronnie who took part in several hit Soap Operas, she has no biological kids of her.
Read interview below:



Over time, you have been described as the queen of soap operas having featured in notable ones…

We didn’t have much soaps showing at the time those programmes were being aired, so I think that probably informed that appellation. At the moment, there is so much proliferation of soaps on television which is borne out of the number of network providers that we now have and who are all jostling for relevance in the industry. Of course, we also have the cable networks which have various channels, so it’s a huge terrain. Hence, there are several television programmes and soaps on air these days. I don’t know if they’d still be able to say that about me though.

Was acting your childhood ambition?


No, it wasn’t. It was just something that I happened upon.
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Do you recall your first role in a movie/TV series?

My first movie role was in the movie, When the sun setswhich starred Kate Henshaw and Bob-Manuel Udokwu, while my first role on television was in the series, Fortunes.

Who were some of your contemporaries when you started acting?

I actually escorted Liz Benson to the audition of the movie When the sun sets, and that was how I got a role in the movie as well. My other contemporaries were Dolly Unachukwu and Kate Henshaw.

Did emerging talents in the industry make you leave acting for something else?

Not really. I had other things doing, so I really didn’t feel the impact of the newbies. It’s not a regret because as you age, you can no longer play many roles and that is the truth; you either play the role of an aunty, mother or grandmother.You find out that the need for you becomes limited and the demand for you is somewhat restricted. One other thing that I’m guilty of is not really fraternising with people in the industry. This again is probably borne out of the fact that I’m involved in other things. For instance, there was a time when I was producing – I employed people and set up a production outfit, gave some people jobs to do and assigned some responsibilities which they didn’t handle properly. I later realised that the capital required was high and I couldn’t separate myself from the other things that I was doing in order to give it my full attention.

What have you been up to?

I’ve not been so much on television but I returned to the screen when I was invited by M-Net to take part in a production as well as a few other things. I do say that I am not a professional actress but I don’t know if that’s the right word to use. What I am trying to say is that acting is not something that I get to do all the time. At a point, when the industry was not as profitable as it is right now, I had to diversify and go into other things. At the time I joined the industry, I was the general manager of a corporate security outfit. Around that time, I took part in the soap, Family Circle. I know it’s funny to say that I had a passion for acting yet I was considering the remuneration as well because when you want to diversify into something, you also want to get the attendant reward that comes with it. However, acting was taking too much of my time and the remuneration wasn’t commensurate to the time and the effort that I was putting into it. It was also affecting my job, so I had to step away from it for a while, coupled with the fact that as you get older, you become gradually irrelevant. One thing that I do mainly now is to renovate old buildings and make them new again. I’m into properties and I have the workforce to do these things. My dream is to be able to renovate and buy properties on a large scale.

Tell us a bit about your background.

I am from a polygamous home-the first of six children from my mother. I obtained my first degree from the University of Ilorin and I studied Linguistics. Thereafter, I went to the University of Lagos, where I obtained a master’s degree in Public Administration. I also attended several professional courses and seminars as well.
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What was the experience like growing up in a polygamous home?

People would tell you that it could be a complicated set-up but somehow, I didn’t feel much of it when I was growing up because my father made a lot of effort to make sure that we got all we wanted.However, as I grew older, I began to see the ugly side of things. It is not something I would advise anyone to go into.

Do you recall the movie that made you popular?

I think that would be Raging Storm, which was directed by Tade Ogidan and produced by Francis Onwuchei.

Did you at any point produce movies of your own?

Yes, I did. I produced Ojuda, a Yoruba movie in 1994.

Did you undergo any form of training to become an actor?

I didn’t train formally to become an actor but as you know, some people actually go to school to study Dramatic Arts while others get involved just because they have a passion for acting. If you have the talent and skill, you’d be able to learn as you go along in the field.

There was a time that it was rumoured that you went into politics…

That’s true and I am still a politician. Perhaps, I’d run for political office someday, you never can tell. When you fraternise a lot with them and you are all over the place, at the end of the day, you might be blessed to be given an appointment.

Do you still get called up for acting gigs?

I wasn’t such a regular face in movies and for you to be in soaps all the time, you need to fraternise with the people in the industry. You cannot say that you are an actor and you are not seen in the gathering of actors.

It’s a bit strange that you don’t fraternise with the people in the industry; why is that?

Truth be told, I don’t even like the fact that I’m like that but I guess it is because I am into other things. If acting is just solely what you do, you don’t have any excuse. When they are doing something, you are there. It won’t be good of you when your colleagues get together and you are not there; you will not be relevant or remembered but when there is a function or event and you celebrate with them, it’s a good thing. Occasionally, when I attend functions, people ask me where I have been and I tell them that it’s because I haven’t been around or I am preoccupied with other things. Even if you are old like me and you fraternise with your colleagues, no matter how bad it is, you will get a role, even if it’s not a lead one because acting is what you do full-time. For instance, I get calls occasionally when they do M-Net movies and I am invited to be part of a production. Some people are amazed that I am still around.

How would you describe your personality?

If you are a good reader of people, you would have been able to sense from our conversation the kind of person that I am. I’m a very down-to-earth individual; even my workers will tell you that. I am friendly with everybody, irrespective of class and social strata; that was how I was brought up. My late father was somebody that could relate with anyone and I am that kind of person too. I also love God because I’m beginning to see that with God, nothing is impossible so I love to work for Him. I love to have my family members around me, I don’t pretend to be what I’m not and I like to be free. I love more of the informal lifestyle and I don’t like to be in a place where there are restrictions. I also love to be around people that can tell me when I go wrong.

Don’t please me by telling me that I’m doing the right thing. I love to be criticised because from there, I can make corrections. It breaks my heart when people lie to me. No matter what it is, just tell me the truth. Don’t think that you are too important compared to other people so I avoid such characters. I don’t like to experience gloom around me and that’s the kind of person I am. My workers will tell you that whatever site that we find ourselves, when we wake up in the morning, we all gather (if it’s outside Lagos) to observe our morning devotion and we respect one another. I’ve learnt from my past mistakes. I don’t like it when people have a larger-than-life impression of themselves. The more exposed you are in life, the more humble you should be and that is the truth.

How did you coin the name, Ronnie?

My name is actually Veronica Denise Dikko. I attended Epe Girls High School, Lagos, for my post-elementary education. While I was there, a lot of people would call me ‘Vero trouser, Vero knickers’ and all what not, making fun of the name and I didn’t like that. The first four letters of my first name is Vero yet, people could not even pronounce it correctly. Thereafter, I took the three middle letters, (Ron) and coined Ronnie from there. I heard that there is a name like that. Maybe now, I probably would not have done that with my name because now, I don’t really care much about that but while I was growing up, I didn’t like the fact that people made fun of my name.

With your busy schedule, how do you relax and unwind?

One thing that I’d love to do is to read more but I’m not able to do that because it has become increasingly difficult. What I try to do early in the mornings, after my prayers is to read some passages in the Bible. I’m a member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. Relaxation for me is becoming increasingly challenging in the sense that I’m not happy with the traffic situation in Lagos-you hit the road and by the time you are making your trip back home, it’s tough. I live within the Island axis so it is not convenient. More so, I am also involved in the work of the church, even during the week as a worker. Consequently, I don’t really have much time to relax; the only time that I have on my hands is Saturday and I really want to rest on that day. If you asked me when I was young, I’d say that I love to go dancing or hang out with my friends. I think age is also a factor, I’m not sure though. Occasionally, I get invited to parties but I don’t go out like I used to and I’m beginning to lose interest in so many of these things. Even though I am back in the industry, I don’t even watch television that much; I just watch CNN and sometimes, locally produced movies which are really impressive and refreshing.

How do you handle the perks and downsides that fame thrust upon you?

The world has become a global village, so we are more informed as Nigerians. In those days, your parents wanted you to be a doctor or lawyer and if you told them that you were acting, they wondered why you decided to do that. One of the positive sides of fame is that it opens doors for you and when people see you on the streets, they exclaim, ‘‘ Is that you? Oh, I am a huge fan of yours, my wife knows you.’’ and all that. Recently, I was one of the resource persons at a youth empowerment programme and a co-resource person walked up to me and said that he was so elated that he was seeing me for the first time and that he had been a huge fan as far back as the days of Family Circle. That is part of what fame does- it opens doors if you know how to use it. The bad side of it is that people often view you through the lens of the character that you play, forgetting that it is just a role as dictated by a script. Hence, they feel that is who you are as a person and start relating with you from that perspective which is very wrong. The negative vibes that you get from some people that are not very informed about your profession is frustrating. In addition, as a celebrity, you are easily identified at gatherings and you have to behave; you have to be of good attitude so that people won’t say what kind of person is this. Some people might see it as a negative thing and be quick to say that it makes you restrictive and you cannot be yourself but I think when you have the right attitude, it is not a problem at all. In all, the benefits of fame outweigh the negatives because some people will tell you that they cannot buy boli(roasted plantain) by the side of the road. I don’t have any problem with that; I can buy boli by the roadside if I want to because I always like to be myself at all times and there are no airs around me.

How would you describe your style?

What I wear depends on where I’m going, but I always like to look good. Mondays through Fridays, I like to wear formal clothes because I like to put on suits most of the time. In the past, it used to be trouser suits but later on, I changed to skirt suits. Over the weekends, especially on Saturdays, I dress down but opt for the formal look on Sundays because I have to go to church.

Why have you yet to marry?

I knew that somewhere along the line, you would chip that question in. Some things in life are actually spiritual, depending on your background; although some people may not agree with me. I’ve had to say that before and to the glory of God, I’ve had people propose to me in the past.

So what happened?

Let me state clearly that specifications are not in terms of finance. As I speak to you, I’m involved with somebody but we have yet to consummate our relationship. I’m a born-again Christian and I’m very conscious of what I do at all times because I want things to be done properly.

Was there some sort of parental pressure over the years due to your single status?

Obviously, because when a woman gets to the age of 25 in a family, they expect her to be married- the age range varies though from culture to culture. For some people, it’s from the age of 21 and when you get to a particular age bracket in some families, you are under pressure; they want you to go and get married and have children. More so, if you are through with school, what else do you want to do as a woman? Even in some churches, they counsel young people not to commit fornication but for them to go and get married. I was one of those that was pressurised by my parents.

…and how did you handle it?

I laid the cards on the table and told them how it was. Left to them, they wanted me to marry one of their friends’ sons who is well-educated or one who speaks the same language with us, not minding how you feel and when you tell them about love, someone like my mum will say, ‘‘Look, I don’t understand you, this thing looks spiritual. You complain that one person is not tall enough or not well-dressed; this is spiritual! We have to pray because I don’t understand anymore.’’

What was your father’s position on the issue?

My father was a bit liberal and he would say, ‘‘She has to like and love the person that she wants to get married to.’’ And my mother will retort, ‘‘Once the person is okay, no problem. I wasn’t so much in love with you when we started out. When you start living with a man, you will start loving him as long as he is a responsible person.’’ She would always add that the man doesn’t have to be rich. Sometimes, when I complain that the man is not tall enough, she will ask me jokingly if my father is tall and we would laugh about it. My father is of blessed memory now. Then, another part of the challenge is when your siblings begin to get married; it’s like a curse and people begin to pray for you. Even in church, the pressure is there when people see you as one of the senior singles in the church. People just don’t understand these things.

Have you ever dated anyone in the industry?

Not at all. I have never dated anyone in the industry. Though there was a time the rumour mill was agog that I dated someone in the industry, let me say it categorically that I never dated anyone in the industry and nobody can come out and say that they dated Ronnie Dikko. I did no such thing.

Do you have kids?

I don’t have biological children but I have adopted children. However, I look forward to having biological children of my own.

Who are your role models and mentors?

My role models and mentors are those who have excelled positively in life; making something out of nothing. Anyone that is humble and has been able to excel out of nothing and go beyond boundaries clearly stands out for me.

Do you plan to return to acting full-time?

No, I don’t think so. It’s not in the works.

What is your biggest fear in life?

My biggest fear is failure. Honestly, why do we work and aspire to be successful? It is because of the fear of failure. Some people don’t want to take calculated risks because of the fear of failure. I pray that I don’t fail and that has always been my prayer because I want to make it. I am still a work in progress and I want to move from one level to the other so I get scared of situations where I cannot move onto the next level because I aspire to move on at every point in time. I also pray that I won’t do anything that would make God turn His back on me.

Do you recall any specific lesson about life that your parents passed on to you?

My parents taught me to have a good attitude, to be respectful and humble and honestly, it has worked for me. You cannot meet me in person and say that I am not respectful. In fact, when I was growing up, my mother used to tell me that if people are having an argument or rift, do not intervene, just go on your own and be respectful. Be humble and above all, love God; and these things have worked for me. Whatever I have attained today; it is because God has destined it to be so, it is not all as a result of the hard work that I have put into it. The right attitude has gotten me to where I am today.

You are now into property development, does that presuppose that you are very wealthy?

I’d be lying to you if I say that I am wealthy. I am still struggling because I am also an employer of labour. I am struggling but to God be the Glory, I know that I will get there in terms of wealth someday.

How financially rewarding has acting been for you?

For me, at the time I started, the remuneration was nothing to write home about.

What about now?

Now, it’s a bit better compared to the past and you can see that practitioners are doing very well. You know all the big names in the industry and they are doing extremely well. They don’t need to do any other thing and there are endorsements all over the place.

Why do you think veterans in the industry are not getting endorsements like their younger counterparts?

I think things are changing now in that regard. When I saw Ibidun Alison(Sisi Amebo in The New Village Headmaster) as an ambassador for a telecommunications company, I was so happy and impressed because the focus is usually on the younger ones and the raves of the moment and you cannot even blame these companies because the raves of the moment are what matter to the general public. Richard Mofe-Damijo also has an endorsement and it’s a good thing. I won’t blame any company that settles for younger talents though; it depends on the content of their products and they would want to choose people that the general public can easily identify with. Just like it is in the acting world, it also applies to the music industry; you won’t want to leave a younger artiste and employ the services of an old one.

As a veteran, what would be your advice for those who want to go into acting and what are the key things they need to survive in the industry?

First of all, they need to hone their skills and believe in themselves. Your set skills matter a great deal in whatever segment of the entertainment industry that you find yourself in and if you don’t know your onions, you would be thrown out and overtime, it will tell. In addition, you have to be passionate about what you do. If you want to act, make sure that you improve your skills and learn something. This is very important and you must also believe in yourself and give it your best. Be resilient; don’t be tired, but give it all you have and you will get there. When you are turned down in one place, don’t give up. Try again and again and be rest assured that God will make things right for you. Most importantly, work and study hard, be humble, fear God and things will fall into place.

What would you like to be remembered for?

I will like to be remembered for my good works because when you are blessed, you are not blessed for yourself alone. If you have money and you spend it solely on yourself, you have not impacted on any life. My desire in life is to be able to impact the lives of people positively and if I die, let them remember my good works that I was able to do certain things during my lifetime. That I am still struggling to attain-I want to be able to live religiously so that when I die, they’ll say , ‘‘Oh, this person did this and that and has impacted on the lives of many.’’ That would give me great joy as an individual.

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I Feared For My Life - Joselyn Dumas On Losing Weight

Voluptuous Ghanaian star, Joselyn Dumas, has opened up on her weight-loss journey. Joselyn, who use to be on the chubby side said her health made her take a decision.

Speaking with lifestyle magazine SCHICK, Joselyn said:

‘I wanted to enjoy my life and enjoy it being healthy......I felt healthier after losing weight, and I loved it. I was in tune with my body and learnt to be disciplined. My lifestyle and eating habits changed.”

“My health! Your life is meant to be lived, loved and enjoyed, and we most certainly owe that to ourselves.”

On the challenged she faced while overweight:

“I struggled with my confidence and body image, as people would stare which affected my self-esteem for a moment. I would see my love handles hanging out of my favourite pair of jeans, and I didn’t like it.
I had to take ten selfies for that one perfect shot because my double chin was being a nuisance. I couldn’t control my racing heart beat and short breaths after taking only a few steps. Those for me, are some of the challenges I faced that made me re-evaluate my life choices.”

On her brand of feminism, the TV host said:

“Self-love is the key component of this campaign. Women need to appreciate and love themselves more. A woman that loves herself knows that, regardless of her skin colour, weight or height, she is beautiful with greatness dwelling from within.
A woman that loves herself will live passionately and refuse to be held back by things that she can control. I need to reiterate that women are already empowered; we do not need to launch a campaign for that. What we need to do is teach ourselves to love ourselves more, and to work together as a unit.”
 “Our empowerment doesn’t need approval, and especially not from a man. I loved myself enough to realise that even though I’m not meant to be judged by my weight, obesity wasn’t allowing me to perform optimally; I was dying slowly. This realisation and the love I found for myself is what I want other women to discover in themselves.”

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Dating for years is not a guarantee to marriage - Uche Ebere Agu

Actress Ebere Uche Agu. has shard some needed message with fans and non-fans alike.

She took to IG to talk about relying on God and not man as only him is capable of seeing us through any situation.

In her words:

Dating for years is not a guarantee to marriage... Falling sick does not mean you are going to die... Getting rich is not the definition of prosperity... Building a nice house is not enjoying luxury... Sleeping on an expensive bed doesn't bring you sound sleep... Driving a new car is not a guarantee that you will reach where you are going... Wearing best clothes doesn't mean they are fitting you.... Owing a family doctor doesn't guarantee permanent good health... Being highly educated is not a sign of wisdom... Marrying a rich guy doesn't guarantee Happy marriage... Winning an argument does not mean that you are correct... Whatsoever is done without the merit of Heaven is fake and temporal... He who builds without God is building for nothing,, n He who watches over a city without God watches in vain... Not everything is possible with men But everything is possible with God... Involve God in Everything you do. Good morning everyone, Bless you all 🙌🙌💋💋💋👌🙌

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Joselyn Dumas Releases New Photos To Celebrate Her Day

 Actress and TV host, Joselyn Dumas is a year older.

Joselyn, in a thankful mood took to IG to sharee new photos to celebrat her day penning a lengthy post to also celebrate herself and women all over the word.

She wrote:

Dear Joselyn/woman,

You are A #QUEEN never forget that!! The Lord is your Shepherd you shall not want… He will always prepare a table before you in the presence of your enemies. You are who God says you are Don’t let the words or the opinions of others define you. You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you.
God didn’t say the weapons will not form but take comfort in knowing the weapons that are formed against you will not prosper for the Lord will always be with you. He didn’t bring you this far to leave you… your best is here!!! And even though you have moments you feel like quitting, God said to hold on for His promises to you are #yay and #Amen. It is well!!! It’s just beginning…..the nations shall call you

 

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Mercy Johnson And Husband Celebrates 6th Wedding Anniversary

Their union started amidst gossip and husband snatching allegations, but actress Mecy Johnson and her husband, Prince Odi Okojie have proved nothing else matters but love.

The couple today are celebrating their 6th wedding anniversary and Prince Odi penned a lovely message to further make it known he couldnt have made a better choice.

He wrote:

On this day six years ago, we both made pledges and commitments in pursuit of a life journey.
Today, those pledges and commitments are still alive, driving and rejuvenating in our everyday life.
I would not have made a better choice if not YOU My Dear Wife.
You have given me reasons to love and to stay in Love, I am so Happy and full of Life….No wonder the Bible says “A Merry heart does good like a Medicine” 
You are a full Package, Specially sent from God to me and there’s no doubt that our success is in Christ.
God bless and keep us together as we keep Flourishing.
Happy Wedding Anniversary to us. 

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