Nigerian Heroes

This blog provides a worldwide audience with daily glimpses into the lives of Nigerian Heroes.

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PART IV “I advise people to always try to help others because If you do, your own helper will come in a due time. There is a time for everyone, if you keep pushing, the time may not be now, but I will happen in your time zone. My advice to Nigerian youth is to stop expecting help where there is no help. Our help will come from God who made heaven and earth. Yes, God will definitely help us through people, but we should look inward and discover God's purpose, start it, then, God will send destiny helper to assist us . Also, understand that there is only one You in the whole world meaning, there is what God gave only to you in the whole world and the world needs you to give it to them. They should stop depending on politicians for their future because... They are leaders of today.” My name is Emeka Victor Paulinus Anaeto, a native of Aguluezechukwu in Aguata LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria. An Artist, founder of Trinicon Arts and also Fountain of Freshness Ministries, River State. #nigerianheroes #nigeria #africa #africanblog #nigerianblog #portrait #dreambig #nevergiveup #workhard #inspiration #pictureoftheday #art

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PART II “After my primary and secondary education, I went to Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State, where I obtained National Diploma in Fine and Applied Arts and Higher National Diploma in painting from Fine and Applied Arts Department. But it wasn’t an even path. For example, there was a time I left my studies during my secondary school days to go and start apprenticeship because as a little boy, I thought trading is an automatic means to riches and great future, but I was wrong. Even in the shop, I found myself making many drawing to show that my call is to be an artist not a trader. What made me proudest is that I have discovered myself, I mean purpose because self-discovery is the greatest discovery in life. I can begin to develop them one after another. “ My name is Emeka Victor Paulinus Anaeto, a native of Aguluezechukwu in Aguata LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria. An Artist, founder of Trinicon Arts and also Fountain of Freshness Ministries, River State. #nigerianheroes #nigeria #africa #africanblog #nigerianblog #portrait #dreambig #nevergiveup #workhard #inspiration #pictureoftheday #art #talent

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PART I “I grew up in an average Anambra community. My parents are Christians, especially my mom who is a member of Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement, I was brought up in the presence of God. The knowledge I got became helpful to me when I was growing up. Then, I learned that every good and perfect gift comes from above, and God created everything including us and expect us to continue His works of creation through His Spirit in us. That belief of mine gave birth to "Trinicon " Arts which is a combination of Trinity and Concept. Because I believe that the creative abilities is a result of the light of Holy Spirit in me. My favorite job so far is a painting I titled "Crucifixion " because the work is meant to settle disagreements on how Jesus Christ was crucified. Some group of people believe that He was crucified on the cross, while others believe He was crucified on the stake. When I started to work on it, I learned that the Greek word “starous” was translated to cross and at the same time stake, making both parties of believers right and wrong at the same time. I made the painting focusing not necessarily on how He was crucified, but what we benefited from His death, crucifixion and ascension. Also, I painted Jesus as a black man and all its attributes, from the physic to color and attire. I intentionally did that, because every art work must represents the style and origin of the artist. That's why you see different images of one Jesus, because different artist did it. “ My name is Emeka Victor Paulinus Anaeto, a native of Aguluezechukwu in Aguata LGA, Anambra State, Nigeria. An Artist, founder of Trinicon Arts and also Fountain of Freshness Ministries, River State. #nigerianheroes #nigeria #africa #africanblog #nigerianblog #portrait #dreambig #nevergiveup #workhard #inspiration #pictureoftheday #art #painting

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PART IV "I see everything that I have passed through in life to get to where I am today as a big lesson. From suffering to earn a living as a child to living with and aunty, serving someone in his business as what Igbo people call "boy-boy", to working with a boring fitness firm back in Port Harcourt for 3 years after serving my Oga for 8 years. So many issues, I could remember being denied visa for 3 good times at the American Embassy in Nigeria. But I never gave up. My advice to the youth -hold God almighty as your shield and backbone. don't allow anyone, circumstances or anything to stop you from chasing your goals and visions. Give deaf ears to the doubters and naysayers." I am Ifesinachi Friday Ibenne, Mr. Universe Africa Champ 2014, Mr. Flex Nigeria Champ 2015x and 2016. I am 6ft tall, chocolate in complexion, 28 years old, and originally from Nara Unateze Nkanu east LGA Enugu State. But more popularly known in my maternal home "Amiyi Ahaba Imenyi in Isukwuato LGA Abia State.#

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Part III "When I finished my secondary school in Umuahia, I returned to my Mum. But I was really stubborn back then and I couldn’t concentrate on school. The fact that I knew that nobody would go and train me in University didn’t make things easier for me. It was then I had to serve my master at a bookshop in Port Harcourt. I lived with him in his house with his big family and I wanted to start evening classes to brush up my brain and further my education. But I couldn't, because I was managing the entire business including the finance and since I didn’t want him or anyone to think that I was training myself in school with the business money, I gave up on education and put all my efforts into chasing my childhood dream of becoming a "bodybuilding". I started doing little push-ups and cardiovascular exercises at home very early in the morning before going to the bookshop, and in the evening as well. After a short time of training at home in the year 2011, I noticed some changes in my body. My best friend "Emmanuel Igbo" who was then financially more buoyant than me took me to Sie-Smart Gym Port Harcourt and paid for my membership. 7 months later, my former coach and manager told me that I had good genetics and lean muscle for competitions. He encouraged me to try competing, which I did. In my first competition I took 3rd in the light weight class. That was how my journey of bodybuilding and fitness modeling started. I abandoned the book business and started chasing my dream. Today I am very proud to be the Mr. Universe Africa in 2014, winning Mr. Flex Nigeria back to back, and still being the defending champion. I am the first and the youngest to ever win these titles from the South-east /South-south of Nigeria and the first to win "Mr. Flex Nigeria" back to back. And breaking into the international platform this year is like a dream come true for me." I am Ifesinachi Friday Ibenne, Mr. Universe Africa Champ 2014, Mr. Flex Nigeria Champ 2015x and 2016. I am 6ft tall, chocolate in complexion, 28 years old, and originally from Nara Unateze Nkanu east LGA Enugu State. But more popularly known in my maternal home "Amiyi Ahaba Imenyi in Isukwuato LGA Abia State. Ifesfitworld #Nigeria #nigerianblogger #pictureoftheday #nigerianheroesblog #dreambig #workhard #nevergiveup

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PART II "I was just a year plus and my only sister "Eberechi lusty Ibenne" was still in my Mum’s womb when my Dad abandoned us back in Enugu City in 1990 after my parents got divorced. We came back to my maternal home "Amiyi Ahaba Imenyi in Isukwuato LGA Abia state" and I have to say that my childhood was crazy and horrible. I was pre-raised by my mum under hard and difficult conditions. We struggled with Mum doing various kinds of hard and difficult jobs, like working for people in their farm lands to survive. Eating two square meals a day was hell. I could remember a day we ate boiled rice with palm oil and salt. We hardly ate meat or fish until my Mum started a BBQ Fish Business. But after 5 months, her business got crashed and my sister and I had to hawk squeezed bitter leave, firewood and other goods to raise our school- and tuition fees. But through all this hardship our Mum alwaysshowed us her love. She refused all the men coming after her for marriage just for our sake. She is very intelligent and intellectually inclined. So she started another diploma "Teachers Training Institute" just to get a teaching job in the government schools. But since running the diploma program and at the same time training her children in primary school was hell, I left for Umuahia to live with my aunty and her family while my sister left to stay with another Aunty that lives at Aba. This way my Mum could concentrate on her studies. And she passed successfully. Today she is a proud teacher with many years of working experience." I am Ifesinachi Friday Ibenne, Mr. Universe Africa Champ 2014, Mr. Flex Nigeria Champ 2015x and 2016. I am 6ft tall, chocolate in complexion, 28 years old, and originally from Nara Unateze Nkanu east LGA Enugu State. But more popularly known in my maternal home "Amiyi Ahaba Imenyi in Isukwuato LGA Abia State. @Ifesfitworld #nigerian #nigerianheroesblog #workhard #believe #dreaming #mum #inspiration

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PART I "I fell in love with hunk looks / bodybuilding when I was five years old after watching my mentor Arnold Schwarzenegger in his limelight movie "Conan the barbarian". I fell in love with his body structure and character and started craving for a body like that. When I was 10 years old, I started watching WWE and I was really impressed to see all those hunky dudes. So I told myself that I would be muscular and strong like them when I grow up. But it was a long journey." I am Ifesinachi Friday Ibenne, Mr. Universe Africa Champ 2014, Mr. Flex Nigeria Champ 2015x and 2016. I am 6ft tall, chocolate in complexion, 28 years old, and originally from Nara Unateze Nkanu east LGA Enugu State. But more popularly known in my maternal home "Amiyi Ahaba Imenyi in Isukwuato LGA Abia State. @Ifesfitworld #nigeria #nigerianheroesblog #workhard #dreaming #nevergiveup #bodybuilding

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Part II/II Every one’s timing in life is different - so don't go comparing yours with others. If you keep doing what you love and keep being good at it, you must certainly succeed. In 2014 I almost lost track of my vision. But my belief in a God helped me through because it gave me hope. I kept telling myself that God had a plan for my life and there was a reason why things were going the way they were. But not only God, Music too kept me going. I would plug my earphones whenever I started getting negative vibes on my condition. In my difficult times Music was a constant reminder of who I really am – I am a star! Hard work and responsibility are my watch words for Nigerian youths. I want them to stay off illegal means of making wealth. After all, opportunities only work well for those who are ready." Samuel Udochukwu Anozie, Imo State Musicvideo Naked: https://youtu.be/Y0JnadqgyGA More tracks are available online! IG: @Superbrandgravano Twitter: @Sammiegravano Facebook: Sammiegravano Anozie

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Part I/II "My Childhood was amazing! I had a lot of friends growing up all from different tribes in Nigeria and that really helped me see people for who they are not being sentimental of their tribe or religion. Being the last born of 7 kids I was a little pampered most of the time. My dad was however very strict as I had time for everything from playing with friends to reading or doing my homework and I must say this really shaped the man I have come to be. I started making music professionally during my university days in Jos Plateau State and I must say it has been a wonderful experience for me as my pursuit to make it big in the music industry has shaped my whole adulthood to this point. But I had to learn that not all that glitters is gold. I met this man who kept promising me a lot of things he would do for me. He showed me a couple of people he had helped before saying that I could be like them. But when I realized he didn’t have good intentions for me, I moved on. Not knowing what the future will hold for me. But thank God that was just the beginning for me. My best job so far was working with a big artist in Nigeria called BankyW. At the time (two years ago) he employed me as he's sound engineer because he really liked me but his label (he and he's partners has a popular music label called EME where Wizkid was first signed) wasn't signing artists at the time. But he really needed a sound engineer and wanted me around so he took me. Working with that guy was great! He thought me a lot of things from music to personal presentation. He moved into Nigeria from the US so his orientation was different and really inspiring. I had the best days with him as a staff but I had to leave eventually because what I really wanted was to sing and not to be a sound engineer. He understood, and we are still in good terms even today. Two years ago, my song was nominated on the Headies Awards under the "rookie" category as one of the artists to look out for in the coming year. That got me a lot of gigs. Also, three months ago I wrote and recorded a music advert for a big telecommunications company called 9mobile, one of the biggest in Nigeria, and they still use the ad until date. This helped me get my voice all over the country. In fact, if you use a phone in Nigeria, you must have heard my voice before." Samuel Udochukwu Anozie, Imo State Musicvideo Naked: https://youtu.be/Y0JnadqgyGA More tracks are available online! IG: @Superbrandgravano Twitter: @Sammiegravano Facebook: Sammiegravano Anozie

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Part II/II

"I grew up to understand that patience is not just a virtue, but a weapon. When you miss that part, you get to lose a lot in Life. No force on earth can stop the resolve of a determined soul. And where there is no vision, the people perish. There must be a vision beyond where you see yourself. And wisdom must also come into the picture. Not by might nor by power.

The youths sometimes go about it the wrong way and that’s when desperateness comes in. Be patient, be calculated, be true to yourself and always follow your instincts. Be proud of who you are and aspire greater heights. With diligence, hard work and consistency. Discover and master your God given talent and make it a selling point. Be real, rise above that and be your own champ. Remember where you came from and where you are headed. Always learn to be supportive and never forget you have to give back to society. It’s about what you can do for yourself and the society and not folding arms and waiting on the Government to do that for you. Everyone can add value to the society in his very own way.

A life of service to humanity, a voice for the voiceless. I have dedicated my life to it. I have been through oppressions and fights I witnessed with my own eyes and shed tears at times when I couldn’t hold it back. But I will always keep it simple and say: Hey my name is JAY3. And the day you get to hear my record, study my life, you might realize who I really am and understand why I carry a crying tattoo."

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“I hate it when people call me a cinematographer. Yes, I get paid for concept development, directing and editing. But I am much more than that. I have dedicated my life to Music.

I was born and brought up in Abuja, in a neighborhood where everybody knew everybody. I still remember the times me and my friends used to do drive Rollerblades, Skateboards and ride mountain bikes. Sometimes we would even make our own Tennis court by drawing lines on the floor in our backyard to map out the net and use wooden bats to play the ball. It was fun growing up in the hood. But you know 20 men can’t play on the same team for 20 years. So there came a time when everybody had to go their own way in pursuit of different life plans, careers and fate.

First I worked as a laundry boy. I can’t remember the exact year, but I was the most experienced client’s clothes packager working from 8am to 10pm every day. I made the deliveries myself. Fixing huge curtains for homes and also documenting corrections if needed. But deep in my heart, I dreamed of doing something different. I wanted to be a musician. So, I decided to quit my job and concentrate on what makes me happy. Music. Each time I feel pain, I would jump on record and express myself. To me it feels like that is the only avenue that I got to get my message across. It gladdens my heart and my spirit is at peace whenever my voice is being heard by the masses. And I am still here pumping out more music.

My debut album #ASOULJAZSTORY (the tribulations) a 16 tracker platinum with a bonus is due for release in early 2018. I got two official videos rotating the airwaves. As a creative head, I feel like I should be able to provide magnificent visuals and also depict whatever I say on record on my videos. That is why I shoot my own projects, direct them and develop my unique concepts and contents.

There are up’s and down’s. But no pressure, no diamonds. In life, you get to see the ups and downs. But I believe these struggles are inevitable. They must come your way. And when they do, you have two choices. You retreat and run back settling for less, or you keep your head up and keep moving forward regardless the difficulties.”

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Part II/II

“I believe that with God’s help, anything is possible! Times are rough but I am not giving up. I just passed my WAEC and JAMB examination and I know I will accomplish much more. I want to finish my studies in health education to create a better life for me and my mum. 

 My name is Abuchi Favour Jnr. I am from Isiala Mbano L.G.A in Imo State.”

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“I lost my Dad when I was just five years old. But my mum made sure that I stayed in school. She wants me to have a brighter future because we are from a poor background. And I try to support her in any way I can. Although as a student I have not done any official job yet, I engage myself in hard works to contribute at home, especially since my mum’s business has collapsed just recently.”

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"Growing up was a bitter sweet experience. I was fostered by my uncle when I was about 8 years old. He was a very strict disciplinarian and a sadist. But in all I am grateful to God that despite the travails of childhood, I grew up a very decent and hardworking gentle man. I have done many different jobs, and even though some of them might have been easier than others, I believe that every moment is divinely orchestrated and has its peculiar significance and lesson. Life is not all that it seems for all we got to do is be truthful to ourselves, to be able to achieve and manifest purpose. This has been my watch word overtime. And as long as you keep it real and lean on the good Lord to guide and guard your every moves and decisions, your dreams can become true. "

Charles Idonije RICHAFRICA (FOUNDER)

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Part I /II "I am very passionate about an aggressively developed Africa and I invest a lot of energy to contribute my own part. So far, I have created two major media platforms. One that promotes Africa’s natural resources and businesses (www.cobai.com.ng) and a network platform that connects Africa to the world (www.richafricatv.com).

But it has been challenging building up these platforms around my company in a world like Nigeria where there is no Government/Financial institution support, let alone having people support your passion. Nobody believed in my concepts in the beginning. People thought I will fail because entrepreneurship at that time wasn’t seen as a lucrative venture. But what kept me going was my passion and my drive. And I am not saying I have achieved all my goals yet, but I am very grateful to the good Lord that I am a manifestation of what was once a dream. It is so overwhelming seeing that my passion is causing me to meet the right people to work with and also successfully increasing my sphere of influence. But the best part of it: I am impacting life’s daily."

Charles Idonije COBAI/RICHAFRICA (FOUNDER)

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"My name is Akinola Samuel Okusote and I am passionate about life, nature and existence. I grew up in Sabon Gari Zaria, Kaduna State at a time when tribe and religion didn’t matter. In my community, we all lived together with laughter and life and my childhood was filled with love and innocence. As a content developer and event manager I get to do many different jobs. Writing articles for magazines and journals or managing events from conception to planning stage. I am very passionate about all my projects. Especially when I am able to base my content on giving back hope to the hopeless and creating an avenue where mankind can restore back its dignity and trueness. My primary aim is to bring smiles and happiness to the faces of people and I am proud to do so with my work. When things get hard, I persevere by looking up to the vision and aim of my existence. I am inspired by the rising of the sun and its falling down for ages. The sun never gives up its shine no matter how ugly and dirty our actions can be, the sun still comes up every blessed day. That for me is a symbol of Hope; I fix my eyes on the goal and know that I will still shine again." Akinola Samuel Okusote @word_inn on Twitter #nigeria #nigrian #nigerianhero #nigerianheroesblog #africa #african #passion #givebackhope #persevere #inspiredbythesun #inspiration #motivation #zaria #kadunastate #contentdeveloper #eventmanager #passionate #dreambig #nevergiveup #nigeriarising #africarising

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Dear friends. The aim of Nigerianheroes.com is to inspire Nigerians from all over the world to believe in themselves. I want to put Nigeria and its people in a more positive medial spotlight and I try my best to focus on the positive side of life. But sometimes there is not much positivity in someone's story. Still I feel it is absolutely necessary to snap the whole picture. So today's portrait is about a young man from Lagos who has tried to make it against all odds. But sometimes in life, will power alone is not enough. Christmas is around the corner and maybe some of you will feel entouched and maybe, who knows, some of you will be able to help him through this difficult time. It is the portrait of Babatunde Azeez Lawal: "I had a gunshot spine injury in an arm robbery on a commercial bus in July 2013. I was just on my way home from work when it happened. Ever since that day, I am dependent on a wheelchair. My body is a mess and nothing is like it used to be. And even though the pain is unbearable at times and that the wheelchair restricts my freedom, I thank God that there is nothing wrong with my two hands. And instead of giving myself up to misery I just woke up one day and decided to start my handwork again. I was making shoes and honestly I think I was quite good at it. But right now, I am lacking money to get new materials. I am not trying to complain, that’s just the truth. I pray every day to be able to work again - it is what keeps me a life. And one day I dream I will go back to school and live a life without pain. Babatune Lawal, No 1 Asaye Street Obawole Ifako ijaye, Local Government Area, Lagos state