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  • Mother’s Day: 10 songs that celebrate Mothers

    Mother’s Day: 10 songs that celebrate Mothers

    As Nigerians celebrate Mother’s Day today, we’re reminded of the profound impact our mothers have on our lives.

    Their unwavering support, unconditional love, and selfless sacrifices shape us into the individuals we become.

    To celebrate these incredible women, The Nation has curated below, a playlist of 10 songs that capture the essence of motherhood, from heartfelt ballads to uplifting tributes.

    1. Prince Nico Mbarga – “Sweet Mother”: This classic hit is a timeless tribute to mothers everywhere, acknowledging their selfless role in our lives.

    2. Asa – “So Beautiful”: Asa’s soulful voice serenades mothers, highlighting their beauty, kindness, and generosity.

    3. Buga – “Mummy”: This upbeat track is a fun way to celebrate mothers, guaranteed to get you moving and grooving.

    4. D’banj – “Iya Mi O”: D’banj’s soulful track celebrates the guidance and support of mothers, acknowledging their invaluable role in shaping our lives.

    5. Wizkid – “Mummy Mi”: Wizkid’s heartfelt song is a loving tribute to his mother, acknowledging her unwavering support and guidance.

    6. Davido – “Wonder Woman”: Davido’s uplifting track celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of Nigerian women, inspiring and empowering them to reach new heights.

    7. Tekno – “Woman”: Tekno’s Highlife-infused track promotes gender equality and social justice, recognizing the vital role women play in shaping society.

    8. Adekunle Gold – “Mama”: Adekunle Gold’s emotional song is a poignant tribute to his mother, thanking her for her selfless love and sacrifices.

    9.  Simi – “Woman”: Simi’s powerful vocals pay tribute to the strength, resilience, and beauty of women everywhere.

    10. Flavour feat Chidinma – “Mama”: This folk-inspired duet is a beautiful tribute to mothers, extolling their virtues and selflessness in Igbo and Yoruba.

  • First Lady celebrates women on Mother’s Day

    First Lady celebrates women on Mother’s Day

    In a heartfelt message marking Mother’s Day, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has extended warm wishes to mothers across the nation, recognizing their invaluable role in shaping society.

    The First Lady described mothers as “the heart of families, the nurturers of children, and the pillars of society.” 

    She highlighted the sacrifices, dedication, and unwavering commitment of Nigerian mothers in raising the next generation despite the challenges they face.

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    “I honour every mother across Nigeria—those who care tirelessly for their families, who balance work and home, and those who, despite challenges, continue to give their best. You are the unsung heroes, and your impact resonates far beyond what words can describe”, she stated.

    Emphasising the significance of maternal influence, Senator Tinubu noted that the future of Nigeria and the world depends on the values, wisdom, and love imparted by mothers to their children. 

    She urged mothers to continue playing their crucial role in building a better society through nurturing responsible and well-rounded individuals.

    The First Lady concluded her message with a prayerful wish, saying, “God bless our dear Mothers. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

  • Yeye Cabaret celebrates womanhood on Mother’s Day

    The 6th annual Mother’s Day Cultural showcase of Yeye Cabaret tagged “To love a woman” holds on Sunday 31st March.

    The Curator, Yeye Cabaret, Ayodele Ogundipe, announced this ay a media briefing in Lagos.

    According to him, the event is an intimate evening of jazz, theatre, spoken word, poetry and fine dining designed to be the highlights of Mother’s Day.

    Line up of activities include: The preview; Red Carpet, Photo book “where you and your mum can take pictures together: The mini shopping experience where you can buy gift for your mum as there will be vendors at the venue to showcase made in Nigeria products and Entertainment; the performing art comprising of music theatre, poetry, among others.”

    Speaking about what inspired Yeye Cabaret, Ogundipe said: “It was put together to showcase where you can take your mum on Mother’s Day.

    “Over the years, we’ve grown from just having activities for that day to making it a brand, not only that but making it a number one mother’s Day brand in Africa such that we have the slogan ‘Think Mother’s Day think Yeye Cabaret’.”

    Highlight of the cabaret is the “Iya Ni Wura” meaning Mother is gold segment, where a surprise tribute is paid to an unsuspecting mum by her child/children in form of an eulogy, song or even a poem.

    “Every year, there is a mother who is celebrated. We have the celebration process to make the event accessible to everyone. What also make it unique is that it’s not just for mothers; we know husbands will also attend such event, so it is meant for everyone, this also makes it unique,” he said.

    “Yeye Cabaret has grown over the years from an audience of 60 to 400 people and we have also grown in terms of our content and production,” said the Producer, Yeye Cabaret, Alaba Adesokun.

    Venue is Havilah Event Centre, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos and the dress code is African attire.

    Time is 5-8pm.

  • Mother’s Day: A Celebration in Million Times

    A mother is someone who supports and motivates us throughout our life. Mothers can replace anybody in our life but nobody can replace our mother. She never expects anything from us except love.

    A mother is a person in our life who gives us birth, who teaches us how to live this life, who enlightens us on the good and bad times. No matter how much we get successful in life, no other thing can give us peace as the  mother’s lap

    No matter how hard we try, we cannot pay her debts in our entire life. She sacrifices many things for her children. She deserves to be honored. For honoring the mother, motherhood, maternal bonds and her influence in society, we celebrate Mother’s Day also known as Mothering Sunday every year. This is a global day usually celebrated on second Sunday of May every year in Nigeria except in some instances where people misconceived this day with the International Women’s Day in March.

    The origins of this celebration date back to the Ancient Greek times, but the way which it is celebrated today began in America in 1908.

    The ancient Greeks dedicated an annual spring festival to maternal goddesses, and ancient Romans also celebrated a spring festival called Hilaria which was for a mother goddess called Cybele.

    Other stories say that this date was to honour mothers. A prayer service was also held in church for the Virgin Mary and children would bring gifts and flowers to pay tribute to their mothers.

    This day had almost died out completely by the 19th century.

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    After this, in America the idea of an official celebration for all mothers came in 1872 from Julia Ward Howe, an activist, writer and poet.

    She became famous for her Civil War song “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and suggested that June 2 should be annually celebrated as Mother’s Day and should be a day dedicated to peace.

    Julia also delivered a passionate appeal to women in 1870 in Boston and urged them to rise against war, and she initiated a Mothers’ Peace Day service on the second Sunday in June and annually held the meeting for a couple of years.

    The writer worked hard to have Mother’s Day declared as an official holiday, but it was later replaced by the holiday now celebrated in May in America.

    Anna Jarvis is recognised as the woman who invented Mother’s Day in America after she held a memorial for her mother in West Virginia in 1908.

    Having established a clear background of the celebration, there is a need to know its significance in the 21st century and understanding the actual essence of the celebration.

    On this note, the writer bring to the knowledge of the reader the amazing ways to celebrate this great that can be best described as “A Celebration in Million Times”

    The celebration of Mother’s Day is now done by people all over the world by presenting gifts to mother and every motherly figure. Today celebration of Mother’s Day is all about gifting flowers, cards, jewellery and visiting restaurants or giving a holiday surprise to mother.

    These are the ways people choose to express their gratitude of making mother feel special on the Mother’s Day and to pay thanks to mother for all her contributions for shaping the society.

    Today, the celebration of Mother’s Day is done in a way that pleases us and not the celebrants, our mothers. Many at times fail to understand the deep meaning of Mother’s Day and this leads them abusing the essence of the celebration.

    However, you can best celebrate this day by recompensing the love of motherhood in your special way. It is a day you must sacrifice to stay with your mother and make her feel important. Don’t forget that your mother is the greatest asset that you can ever have and you must make do with this day to celebrate her unfailing love in your life.

    In summary, every year, a theme is dedicated to the celebration of mother’s day. The theme of celebration of Mother’s Day 2018 is “There is nothing like the love of a mother”. Theme for the Mother’s Day in the year 2017 is “Every Mother knows”. The theme for the Mother’s Day in the year 2016 was “Hands of the Mother”.

    The writer wishes to dedicate this piece to all mothers who have lost their lives to the ongoing killings across the federation and also to all mothers in the world at large.

  • Mother’s Day: Cleric calls for increased sensitisation on safe motherhood

    A cleric, Rev. Fr. Damian Alozie, has called on governments at all levels to increase sensitisation to breast feeding, maternity and population growth, especially for the rural women.

    Alozie, who the Parish Priest, Sacred Heart Catholic Church Odogunyan, Ikorodu, Lagos, made the call in an interview with the our reporters on Sunday in Lagos.

    He spoke against the backdrop of Mother’s Day celebration.

    “Today is auspicious for our governments to do more for the rural women by way of mass communication and education on everything about good parenting, child spacing and on how to control our population.’’

    “Nigeria still needs to do more in the area of maternity and child upbringing because many of the societal malaise we are experiencing today are rooted in poor motherhood.

    “Even challenges to good governance are as a result of the roles mothers and wives play at home,’’ the cleric said.

    Alozie also urged wives of political leaders at all levels of government to play advisory role to their husbands and offer constructive criticisms to them to enhance good governance.

    He said that mothers held the key to future leadership of the country, saying that the quality of leadership had so much to do with the kind upbringing mothers gave to their children.

    March 11, Mother’s Day celebration, is more associated with the UK while many countries such as the U.S. celebrate Mother’s Day on May 13.

    Mother’s Day is globally acclaimed to be a special day dedicated to celebrating everything related with maternal issues.

    NAN

     

  • Still celebrating Mother’s Day

    Still celebrating Mother’s Day

    “orisa bi iya kosi” the yorubas would say, meaning “there is none like a mother”. A mother is the whisper of leaves as you walk down the streets, she is the smell of certain foods you remember, flowers you pick and the fragrance of life itself. She is the cool hand on your brow when you’re not feeling well, she’s the sound of the rain that lulls you to sleep and the colours of a rainbow you see on the sky. A mother lives inside your laughter, she is the place you came from, your first home and the map you follow with every step you take. She is your first love, your first friend and even your first enemy and nothing on earth can separate you from your mother; not time, not space and not even death. Why then shouldn’t they be celebrated?

    World mother’s day is an international day set aside for the commemoration of mothers and their virtuous deeds in the home, community and society at large. The love of a mother is undeniably the strongest emotion in the human soul and being a mother is undoubtedly a hard task because if it were easy, then fathers would do it but mothers are just like demi-gods; empowered with the strength to make impossibilities seem possible. Believers in Islam are of a belief that the paradise of a person lies beneath the mother’s feet thereby emphasizing the importance of a mother.

    I am very much in agreement with Rudyard Kipling who said “God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers”. Mothers are the sweetest gift from God to us. Like nurses, they take care of what hurts; like a map, they help us find our way; like a shepherd, they save the day; like a library, they educate us and provide knowledge; like a therapist, they always listen; like a tissue, they dry our tears and like no one else, they love us.

    It is every little girls dream to be a mother and every guy wishes to have a wife with the qualities of a good mother because a mother can readily play a lot of roles and fit into a sundry of places, howbeit, her place can never be replaced by anyone. A mother understands what a child does not say, “she is aMazing, lOving, sTrong, Happy, sElfless, and gRaceful.”

    Therefore, a mother should be celebrated and honoured every single day because mothers are not rare to find but a good mother is the major condiment for a happy and successful home, community, and overall, the nation.

     

     

     

  • International Mothers Day: Celebrating mothers

    International Mothers Day: Celebrating mothers

    “Who sat and watch my infant head, when sleeping on my cradle bed, and tears and sweet affection shed, my mother; When pains and sickness makes me cry, who gaze upon my heavy eyes, when pain is much that I should die, MY MOTHER.”

    This popular rhyme is one a lot of us can relate with, especially one that we sang with so much emotion for our mothers when we were yay high. It lays credence to the dedication, care, and even pains that a mother goes through all because of her child. A classic soul song by the legendary Asa goes like this, “nitori omo, o jiya nile oko…”; meaning “…because of her child, a mother suffers and stays in her husband’s house”.

    The dream of every girl is to transit conveniently from a single lady to being a mother with children. However, this enviable dream is one that comes with its own challenges and personal sacrifice. Without these responsibilities, the toga of “mother” becomes a mere nomenclature with no substance.

    Today we celebrate all the virtuous women in this teraqueous globe we call earth; women that would literally starve themselves just to feed their children, women that would garb themselves in cheap apparels just to ensure that their children are dressed in the best of clothing; women that would engage in businesses and petty trades to afford decent meals for their family. In fact, apart from being a mother, she assumes the role of chef, stylist, disciplinarian, doctor, fashion designer, teacher, etc., to her family.

    According to Bala an undergraduate of Kogi state university, “my mother is a perfect example of a virtuous woman. She is a great disciplinarian, who does not spoil the child by sparing the rod. She gives out a healthy blend of the carrot and stick. Since my father’s demise, she has been the breadwinner for I and my siblings.”

    Tijesunimi, a student of Computer Science, Yaba College of Technology, “My role model is my mom; I know that she is flawed with her personal foibles, however, I love her perfect imperfections. Being a single mother with so many burdens on her shoulders with little funds to get by each day, she somehow finds a way to ensure that education for me remains a priority. As a family, we have had our share of ups and downs, however, somehow with God and her dogged spirit, we scaled through,”

    Taking a cue from the inspiring story of Olajumoke “the bread seller” whose meteoric rise to fame and stardom became the buzzword on the street, we see the latent story of a mother hustling to make ends meet in order to cater for her child. In the process, she serendipitously met with good luck. At the time, she was not well-educated, howbeit, she made conscious efforts to see that her children get an education.

    As we come to the crux of this article, it is important that we stress the fact that the girl child should be treated with respect, kindness, and equity because the little girl of yesterday will someday become a wife and mother. Therefore, she should be protected and valued; even in times when she seeming go rusty, we should polish her until she gleams like new; she becomes special because we made her so.

    Finally, it is pertinent we realize that “behind every successful and peaceful home, community, and nation is a virtuous mother”.  With confidence I can proudly say that the loveliest master piece of God’s creation is the heart of a mother.

    God bless Nigeria!

  • My Mum, my heart

    My Mum, my heart

    There are women everywhere, but mothers are rare to find. Mothers are a bundle of emotions that sometimes defy reason. A mother is the best friend anyone could ever ask for. When everyone else turns away, she will always turn towards you. When you fall, she’s the one that helps you up and when your heart is filled with despair, she’s the one that gives you a glimpse of hope.

    At a time when society urges women to seek their worth and personal fulfilment in things that take them away from their families, real mothers stick to their children.My mum has been there from my first breath to my first broken heart. She sees right through me and always knows what’s wrong. Then reassures everything will be alright even when she doesn’t know what went wrong.

    My mum has been there from my first breath to my first broken heart. She sees right through me and always knows what’s wrong. Then reassures everything will be alright even when she doesn’t know what went wrong.One thing we always forget to do is tell our mothers how thankful we are for everything. On Mothers’ Day, the world sets aside one day to do what we should do every single day; tell our

    One thing we always forget to do is tell our mothers how thankful we are for everything. On Mothers’ Day, the world sets aside one day to do what we should do every single day; tell our mums that we love them and that that will never change.

    Thank you mum for teaching me how to read even before I got into school. Thank you for being always proud of me when I read to people so early in age and they marvel. Thank you for your heartache and worries to watch me disappear down the street, walking to school alone for the very first time.

    9. ABACHAThank you for crying silently when I seemed to have gone astray. Thank you for bringing me back to my senses through your love and understanding. Thank you for staying awake all night whenever I fell sick and constantly uttering those compassionate and reassuring words, “Mommy’s here.”

    Thank you for making me who I am today.You were there for my first breath, I promise to be there for your last, and we will be together for everything in between.

    You were there for my first breath, I promise to be there for your last, and we will be together for everything in between.As a token of appreciation, I will be home on Mothers’ Day to give mum a pecadomo treat. Hmmm, Pecadomo again?!

    As a token of appreciation, I will be home on Mothers’ Day to give mum a pecadomo treat. Hmmm, Pecadomo again?!

    Well, pecadomo is a twist to the turn. Traditionally, Peak Milk has been associated with bread and tea time but through the ingenuity and creativity of Peak brand, it has gone beyond that. Peak Milk is now used in in the preparation of everyday meals like eba, semo, amala, pounded yam, fufu, etal. Wow!

    Traditionally, Peak Milk has been associated with bread and tea time but through the ingenuity and creativity of Peak brand, it has gone beyond that. Peak Milk is now used in in the preparation of everyday meals like eba, semo, amala, pounded yam, fufu, et al. Wow!

    That means right from our everyday meals, we can get super-nourished and access the ‘sharper mind and stronger body’ which Peak Milk offers. Peak is an iconic brand nurturing generations since 1954; and produced under strict hygiene. Peak is nutritious, and enhances the mental and physical performances of consumers.

    So as I prepare mum a delicious pecadomo Pounded Yam and Egusi Soup on Mothers’ Day, we will gist about the past and recount the beautiful story of our friendship. As I wish you happy Mothers’ Day Mum, always remember that Peak Can Do More. #pecadomo.

  • Mother’s Day: Cleric advise mothers to train their children properly

    Emmanuel Adeniyi of the Banner of
    Christ Church, Adegbayi-Ibadan, has
    advised mothers to bring up their
    children in proper way to check decay
    in moral values of the society.
    Adeniyi made the advice on Sunday in
    his sermon in Ibadan to mark the 2017
    Mother’s Day.
    According to him, the decay in moral
    values among some children in the
    society is as a result of improper
    upbringing.
    He said that mothers had great roles to
    play if a nation must ensure crime-free
    society, adding that children looked up
    to their mothers at early stage of their
    life.
    “Mothers are the first mentors and
    children look up to; therefore, mothers
    should play their role responsibly.
    “Instil moral values in the children; let
    them know that crime is evil and that
    hard work, perseverance and prayer
    will lead someone to greatness,” he
    said.
    Adeniyi also called on husbands to give
    necessary support to their wives,
    adding that husbands that used to
    maltreat their wives should desist,
    because the children were watching.
    He further urged people to take care of
    their aged parents, especially mothers,
    rather than waiting till their demise “to
    celebrate mothers in death”.
    “Some children do waste money in
    burying their late mothers instead of
    caring for them when alive,” he said.
    The cleric later congratulated mothers
    and female folks in general for
    witnessing another Mother’s Day in
    2017.
    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
    reports that Mother’s Day is celebrated
    on the fourth Sunday of Lent annually.
    It is a day set aside to appreciate and
    celebrate mothers for helping husbands
    in building good, peaceful and healthy
    home.
    The day is also marked with gifts such
    as flowers, cards and other presents by
    children to their mothers in
    appreciation of the maternal bond
    between child and mother.

  • Dunes and Chioma Akpotha to fete fans and mothers on Mothers’ Day

    Dunes and Chioma Akpotha to fete fans and mothers on Mothers’ Day

    To celebrate Mothers Day this year, fans of Nollywood actress Chioma Akpotha have an opportunity to win two hundred and fifty thousand shopping voucher.
    The gesture which is courtesy of Dunes Abuja, requests fans to celebrate their mum ahead of Mothers’ Day which holds on Sunday and was shared by Akpotha on her Instagram page.
    “Those who know me well know my mother was my everything, my friend and my backbone,” said Akpotha who reminisced about her mother.
    “Referring to her in the past is the most painful thing ever so if you still have your mum here with you, treasure and treat her like the Queen she is.
    “So in the spirit of this, Dunes Abuja is doing a special give away for your mum.
    “In 25 words Describe Your Mother and post a picture of yourself and your mother either grown or as a kid follow and tag @dunesabuja and @chiomakpotha stand the chance to win 250, 000 Naira shopping voucher for your mum courtesy of Dunes Abuja”
    To qualify to win, entries must also add the hashtag, #Dunesmothersdaygiveaway. Entries close by 4pm on Thursday, March 23, 2017.
    Akpotha disclosed that the winner will travel with her to Abuja with his/her mother for a ‘full makeover and pick up the voucher on Mothers Day’ which holds on March 26, 2017.