When it comes to the
Nigeria movie industry, Nollywood, Eucharia Anunobi needs no
introduction as she hit limelight with the movie Glamour Girls way over
two decades ago. Perhaps what many do not know are the bold steps she
took as a woman to get to the enviable position she now occupies; as
well as her exploits in Christiandom as an Apostle of Christ.
Eucharia AnunobiEucharia Anunobi
Be it on screen or in real life and now on the pulpit, screen diva
turned preacher, Apostle Eucharia Anunobi looks tough, strong and
beautiful; qualities that have played a huge role in what she has become
today. Woman’s Own encountered her during a mentoring workshop for
youths tagged Faith & Talent Junction and she shared those bold
steps that women can learn from and also use to excel. Read on.
Impact of being an Apostle on career?
By the grace of God, I gave my life to Christ on 17th March 1997 at
Holyghost Power Ministeries Church, Adeniyi Jones. Apart from born again
being a renewal of mind, it’s also an acknowledgement of God as master
of your life. It is also the ability to recognise who you are and what
you should be. It makes you a colossus. Years ago when I gave my life to
Christ, most of my acting colleagues were laughing at me but because I
discovered who I am and who I was and still to be because I gave my life
to Christ very early, I am a movie legend. This is why I act my roles
very well.
Still acting and modeling?
“I was once a beauty queen. For a year they gave me money, a salon was
taking care of my hair, fashion houses made my clothes for that year.
I’m a fashion model and I’m still modeling in case someone needs me, I
dey there full ground. As a matter of fact, I paid my way through
university through modeling.
My colleagues were laughing at me that my mates are busy doing aristo,
seeing governors and going to clubs in VI and Ikeja, you chose going to
church. They said something is wrong with me, with all my brilliance,
but today, by the grace of God, where I go or sit they can’t.“I have a
first degree in English Language, a Masters in Social Work and I’m a
Doctor in waiting. I did my Masters in LASU.
We began as 78 students, only 48 passed. Out of the 48, only 2 people
had the aggregate to qualify for their PhD. And Eucharia Akuwa Anunobi
happens to be among the 2. The other one was a lady as well. In
everything, I make my boast in Jesus Christ. I went back to school just
about 6 years ago so it is not too late for anyone whether male or
female to go back to school. There’s need to go back to school and get
education even if you are 75 years old. “
Reason for success?“Man has nothing to do with God’s promise in your
life which means that no man has the power to stop your destiny or
talent from bursting out. So if you are a Christian deep in the Lord,
hang on to his promise because he never fails. If he has said you will
be a great dancer, caterer, preacher, actress, you will end up as such.
As long as your vision will impact lives, help the society and glorify
God, pursue it. In my case, I come from a privileged home, I’m ajebo.
We lived at no 5 Musa Yaradua Victoria Island. In fact we were the last
set at Federal School of Arts and Science. I have As in English,
Government, Literature etc, at the end, I wanted to go to University and
I’m the first born but my father said he had no interest in training
the female gender in his family after secondary school. With all his
riches and my brilliant result he refused to sponsor me to University
except the boys. He abandoned me on the way and that was how at the age
of 16, I started fighting for my destiny. This was what made me begin
seeking God at a very early stage.“
How did you pull through?“A good friend, Peter Ononiwu who knew me back
then said I have the endowment to become a model and that was how I
started modeling. I was on so many fashion shows at the time. I was
determined to show my father that I am not a mistake of creation,
there’s a reason God made me a girl. On my own I said a girl must be
somebody. After all, Christ came through a woman and when he resurrected
it was a woman that saw Him first.
There is a special grace God gave to women and that’s power of
intuition. A woman with Christ is a destiny finder and helper. So, by
the grace of God I passed Jamb and got into University of Nigeria Nsukka
and for the 4 years on campus, I paid my school fees all by myself. I
am Eucharia all by myself. There’s a reason why God allowed my father to
turn his back on me and my sisters. If I had it all perhaps, I wouldn’t
have discovered who I am and wouldn’t have been as successful as I am
today
Advice?
We are amazing creatures but sometimes people are confused about the
meaning of talent. This is what defines and distinguishes you. Naturally
it is left to you to discover. You don’t need anyone to help you
discover your gift. Unfortunately, some people don’t understand who they
are or what they should do to become relevant or make money.
Sometimes you know your talent but nobody has discovered or acknowledges
what you are; but with God on your side, with faith, helpers of destiny
will help you nurture that talent. I’ve always looked up to the God who
made sure that I come from Mbaise, because at some time I said God, why
was I born in Nigeria? But some years back, I discovered that there was
a reason that I am a Nigerian. You know there’s too much heat here and I
don’t like heat but when I go abroad I love it.
By the way that’s the only reason I like it abroad, otherwise I like it
here in Nigeria. The reason I was born here is because other places are
saturated. This is where there’s space for me. I have never craved to
live abroad. I’ve discovered that a lot of people abandoned their lives
here and travel abroad only to waste. So discover that thing you love
doing and that you do effortlessly, nurture it and see yourself
unstoppable.
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/girl-father-refused-sponsor-university-eucharia-anunobi/
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/girl-father-refused-sponsor-university-eucharia-anunobi/
“Why should it be fun?” you might ask. Well, a fun workplace has numerous benefits which include;
- Healthy Company Culture
- Employee Retention
- Increased Productivity
- Employee/Job Satisfaction
- Employee Engagement and so much more.
As a leader, you always have to think of
innovative ways of making your employees love work because they are
your biggest asset afterall.
Here are some tips on how to make your workplace fun;
Make Lunch Breaks Fun
So I remember when I was in primary school, during our break time, we would go outside to eat, play and just run around. It was really refreshing to do that especially after three long hours behind the desk listening to our teachers teach us stuff we didn’t even want to learn (but we had to).
So I remember when I was in primary school, during our break time, we would go outside to eat, play and just run around. It was really refreshing to do that especially after three long hours behind the desk listening to our teachers teach us stuff we didn’t even want to learn (but we had to).
You can encourage your staff to have
their lunch in a different environment other than their cubicles. It
could be outside on a sunny day, kind of like a picnic (imagine the
amount of fresh air they would get) or in a common/game room (if you
have any). They could watch TV or funny Youtube videos while they have
lunch or do a little aerobics/yoga, play some board games etc. The ideas
are endless, you just have to decide the best option for your
workspace.
Always Celebrate/Recognize Milestones
It is very important to recognise and celebrate milestones/achievements. That way, your employees will always feel loved and will continue to love working with you.
It is very important to recognise and celebrate milestones/achievements. That way, your employees will always feel loved and will continue to love working with you.
There are a number of ways you can do it;
- Always saying “please” and “thank you”.
- Public recognition.
- Gifts/Incentives/Benefits
- Little Parties
Extreme Makeover; Office Edition
I have seen a few Nigerian business owners revamp their office spaces and it worked out quite well for them, in terms of “a more fun workplace”.
I have seen a few Nigerian business owners revamp their office spaces and it worked out quite well for them, in terms of “a more fun workplace”.
Can you imagine how excited your employees will be when they find out their office has a new look?
It might not be within your budget to
get new office furniture and all that expensive stuff. Not to worry, you
can still give your office space a new look by simply changing the
color of the walls. You can make it even more fun by giving your office
walls simple yet creative designs.
Although, I must advise you to be
careful with the colour choice because different colors have different
meanings but that’s a blog post for another day!
When it comes to the
Nigeria movie industry, Nollywood, Eucharia Anunobi needs no
introduction as she hit limelight with the movie Glamour Girls way over
two decades ago. Perhaps what many do not know are the bold steps she
took as a woman to get to the enviable position she now occupies; as
well as her exploits in Christiandom as an Apostle of Christ.
Eucharia AnunobiEucharia Anunobi
Be it on screen or in real life and now on the pulpit, screen diva
turned preacher, Apostle Eucharia Anunobi looks tough, strong and
beautiful; qualities that have played a huge role in what she has become
today. Woman’s Own encountered her during a mentoring workshop for
youths tagged Faith & Talent Junction and she shared those bold
steps that women can learn from and also use to excel. Read on.
Impact of being an Apostle on career?
By the grace of God, I gave my life to Christ on 17th March 1997 at
Holyghost Power Ministeries Church, Adeniyi Jones. Apart from born again
being a renewal of mind, it’s also an acknowledgement of God as master
of your life. It is also the ability to recognise who you are and what
you should be. It makes you a colossus. Years ago when I gave my life to
Christ, most of my acting colleagues were laughing at me but because I
discovered who I am and who I was and still to be because I gave my life
to Christ very early, I am a movie legend. This is why I act my roles
very well.
Still acting and modeling?
“I was once a beauty queen. For a year they gave me money, a salon was
taking care of my hair, fashion houses made my clothes for that year.
I’m a fashion model and I’m still modeling in case someone needs me, I
dey there full ground. As a matter of fact, I paid my way through
university through modeling.
My colleagues were laughing at me that my mates are busy doing aristo,
seeing governors and going to clubs in VI and Ikeja, you chose going to
church. They said something is wrong with me, with all my brilliance,
but today, by the grace of God, where I go or sit they can’t.“I have a
first degree in English Language, a Masters in Social Work and I’m a
Doctor in waiting. I did my Masters in LASU.
We began as 78 students, only 48 passed. Out of the 48, only 2 people
had the aggregate to qualify for their PhD. And Eucharia Akuwa Anunobi
happens to be among the 2. The other one was a lady as well. In
everything, I make my boast in Jesus Christ. I went back to school just
about 6 years ago so it is not too late for anyone whether male or
female to go back to school. There’s need to go back to school and get
education even if you are 75 years old. “
Reason for success?“Man has nothing to do with God’s promise in your
life which means that no man has the power to stop your destiny or
talent from bursting out. So if you are a Christian deep in the Lord,
hang on to his promise because he never fails. If he has said you will
be a great dancer, caterer, preacher, actress, you will end up as such.
As long as your vision will impact lives, help the society and glorify
God, pursue it. In my case, I come from a privileged home, I’m ajebo.
We lived at no 5 Musa Yaradua Victoria Island. In fact we were the last
set at Federal School of Arts and Science. I have As in English,
Government, Literature etc, at the end, I wanted to go to University and
I’m the first born but my father said he had no interest in training
the female gender in his family after secondary school. With all his
riches and my brilliant result he refused to sponsor me to University
except the boys. He abandoned me on the way and that was how at the age
of 16, I started fighting for my destiny. This was what made me begin
seeking God at a very early stage.“
How did you pull through?“A good friend, Peter Ononiwu who knew me back
then said I have the endowment to become a model and that was how I
started modeling. I was on so many fashion shows at the time. I was
determined to show my father that I am not a mistake of creation,
there’s a reason God made me a girl. On my own I said a girl must be
somebody. After all, Christ came through a woman and when he resurrected
it was a woman that saw Him first.
There is a special grace God gave to women and that’s power of
intuition. A woman with Christ is a destiny finder and helper. So, by
the grace of God I passed Jamb and got into University of Nigeria Nsukka
and for the 4 years on campus, I paid my school fees all by myself. I
am Eucharia all by myself. There’s a reason why God allowed my father to
turn his back on me and my sisters. If I had it all perhaps, I wouldn’t
have discovered who I am and wouldn’t have been as successful as I am
today
Advice?
We are amazing creatures but sometimes people are confused about the
meaning of talent. This is what defines and distinguishes you. Naturally
it is left to you to discover. You don’t need anyone to help you
discover your gift. Unfortunately, some people don’t understand who they
are or what they should do to become relevant or make money.
Sometimes you know your talent but nobody has discovered or acknowledges
what you are; but with God on your side, with faith, helpers of destiny
will help you nurture that talent. I’ve always looked up to the God who
made sure that I come from Mbaise, because at some time I said God, why
was I born in Nigeria? But some years back, I discovered that there was
a reason that I am a Nigerian. You know there’s too much heat here and I
don’t like heat but when I go abroad I love it.
By the way that’s the only reason I like it abroad, otherwise I like it
here in Nigeria. The reason I was born here is because other places are
saturated. This is where there’s space for me. I have never craved to
live abroad. I’ve discovered that a lot of people abandoned their lives
here and travel abroad only to waste. So discover that thing you love
doing and that you do effortlessly, nurture it and see yourself
unstoppable.
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/girl-father-refused-sponsor-university-eucharia-anunobi/
Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/girl-father-refused-sponsor-university-eucharia-anunobi/
