I was born and bred in Lagos.
At least that is what I like to believe.
The truth is that I was born and raised in Lagos, but we moved to Benin when I was about fifteen years old.
Now this move came with a serious culture shock. Lagos is far from Benin, and I don't mean just geographically. The first thing I missed was the absence of cool TV and radio stations. This was in 1995 and DSTV wasn't a thing then. Satellite TV was owned by only the very rich, which we were not a part of.
So Benin didn't have fun TV stations like AIT, but they had, in addition to the state-owned EBS, a private station called ITV. It, like most of the private cool stuff, was owned by the Igbinedions. Now, the thing about this was that every year, for the one week preceding September 11th, there would be nothing aired on TV all week. It would be reserved for the celebration of their founder's birthday! The Esama of Benin, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion celebrated his birthday every year for one week. One whole week!
I used to be so frustrated at missing my favourite programs, because EBS was just a joke (at the time, I don't know about now o!) I swore that I would own a TV station just so I could celebrate myself for one full week!
Okay. That was about twenty five years ago.
I'm about to be forty on the 7th of July.
I don't have a TV station yet. But there is nothing that stops me from celebrating myself for one full week. I mean, why not? Esama did it, so why not me? Infact, I can do more than a week sef, is it your birthday?
So, starting July 6th, here is the program for my 40th birthday.
Kindly indicate which activity you would like to participate in, so you can get details.
- July 6th
- Instagram Live at 6pm - Pre birthday interview: Q & A - All you've ever wanted to ask me
- July 7th - Facebook live at 6pm - D-Day Birthday celebration: Topic- Whenever You Wake is your morning
- July 8th - Free Webinar on Instagram Live at 8pm : Topic - How to Write your first book and make money
- July 9th - Surprise gift for everyone - Facebook live at 6pm
- July 10th - Free Whatsapp Class at 6pm - Goal setting for the second half of the year
- July 11th - Zoom party to celebrate Brenda @ 40 (Indicate interest and you will get the details)
- Drive-through party for closest friends and family
- July 12th - Thanksgiving service to celebrate Brenda @ 40 (on Youtube; request for details)
-Free Webinar in Facebook Group : Topic - Before you Build (2pm)
I will be very happy if you can join me in at least one or two of the activities. It would mean the world to me. Please save the dates.
Thank you for being in my circle. I appreciate you. Please say a prayer for me.
P.S The vault is open o! I have started receiving gifts. Oya send yours.
Till I come your way again, I remain,
Your favourite girl,
Brenda Unu
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