The Nation Newspaper

Tag: Stephanie

  • Okotie’s ex-wife Stephanie goes calm

    Fame is often described as a vapour, which may soon fade away. But the only thing that endures is character. Stephanie Henshaw understands this more than many of her colleagues and has chosen the path of serenity and tranquility over fame. Not only has she gone calm, Stephanie has adopted a quiet way of life, choosing to embrace calmness over fame and popularity. Ever since her celebrated marriage to Pastor Chris Okotie crashed four years ago, Stephanie Henshaw has ceased to appear frequently in public. While she works very hard, the stylish entrepreneur ensures she plays hard also. And for her, relaxation time might constitute attending social events.

    But those who are familiar with the routine of the beautiful mother of three would have noticed that she likes to step out in company with her daughter, Stephanie, as well as Richard Mofe Damijo and his wife, Jumobi. Spotted at a recent event, she looked very chic in a black floor-length evening dress. As expected, she received many admiring glances from the host and invited guests.

  • Stephanie Geddes celebrates

    Stephanie Geddes celebrates

    The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is the little extra that makes a huge difference. Celebrity and hard worker Stephanie Geddes has toiled hard to ensure that she goes beyond the ordinary in all her dealings.

    Her persistence and determination have indeed paid off as she is currently celebrating her accomplishments as a shrewd business woman. Stephanies Bar and Lounge turned six today and Stephanie has spared no expense in signposting the past years of toil that has given the Apapa area of Lagos State two branches of the premium leisure brand.

    The anniversary celebration is scheduled to hold today at Flagship Point, Calcutta, Apapa, Lagos. The event is billed to play host to a variety of special performances from Oritse Femi and two other musical talents whose identities are kept under wraps in order to heighten the excitement and expectations of invited guests.

    Also scheduled for appearances are movie star Halima Abubakar and Bayo Bankole, among others. Reigning and past winners of Miss Global beauty contest are also billed to attend while crafty turntable player, D.J Humility, will dish out great tunes that will enliven the event.

    Beyond the excitement and jollification, those in the know say Geddes has initiated underground expansion moves to Victoria Island, Lagos, to landmark this period. According to a source, she believes that opening another branch in Victoria Island would remind her of her important accomplishments in six years.

  • Run for political offices, Stephanie urges women

    Run for political offices, Stephanie urges women

    Alot has been said about the issues of gender, women and the process of governance, but for Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Stephanie Okereke-Linus, the last has not been heard.

    Lending her voice to the radio progamme, Talk Your Own-Make Naija Better, the heavily pregnant actress stated that when men and women come together, beautiful things happen.

    In a short clip posted on the programme’s Facebook page, the thespian said; “When we all participate in our government, we create better lives for ourselves and our children. So women, go vote, run for political offices let your voices be heard and let us all support women in this. If we don’t participate in government, we can’t create a beautiful future. So let’s create something beautiful together.”

    Talk Your Own is a national radio magazine programme which seeks to give Nigerians a chance to discuss the issues affecting them and their country. The show is broadcast across the country on more than 100 partner stations.

    The programme is presented by BBC Media Action.

  • Stephanie Linus sends love note to hubby

    Stephanie Linus sends love note to hubby

    It was exactly two years on Monday, April 21, when Nollywood star, Stephanie Okereke-Linus played host to a number of dignitaries, including President Goodluck Jonathan, in Paris, France, as she bade goodbye to spinsterhood.

    In commemoration of the second anniversary of her wedding to Linus Idahosa, a businessman, the Nollywood screen diva took to the social media and sent a kind of billet-doux to her loving husband.

    “My soulmate- we are going to be looking into each other’s eyes for a long time. Kiss Tease!” she said.

    For the actress, her image soared higher in the industry, following the success of her soar-away movie, Through the Glass, which was written, directed and produced by her in 2008.

    Six years after, the tall and beautiful actress has produced yet another phenomenal movie, Dry, which is yet to be released. The movie, which centres on the issue of rape, has been generating a lot of buzz since she released the unofficial trailer last year in the heat of the ‘Child Not Bride’ debate.

    She is one of the few Nollywood stars that have signed some brand endorsements.