Action Or Reaction by Comedian Forever

Newton's third law of motion states that "for every action, there is an equal but opposite reaction". This seems to be very correct in the world of science but a lot of people have brought the things that govern the world of science into every part of life and most times, the results are detrimental to them.

In our relationships, different set of rules apply here. Most times, for every action, there is not always an equal or opposite reaction. Sometimes, there is no reaction at all, at other times, the reaction is slow to come hence most actions have taken place and this makes the heart grow weak if actually you were expecting an equal reaction from your partner.

Every time you begin to act according to the newton's law of motion by always expecting an equal reaction when you do something, it means you are not in love rather you are playing a game of hearts because love is not meant to give back, LOVE IS JUST ACTUALLY MEANT TO GIVE.

So for instance, you do something for your partner on his/her birthday, don't expect that they would do exactly the same for you on your birthday. Also if your partner does something for you, don't equate it be that he/she is reciprocating a previous kind gesture of yours, if you operate that way, then your love is questionable.

When he/she does something for you, don't think in your heart that you must do back for him/her, just decide to always be the giver. What if they haven't given at a particular time, does it means you would wait for them to give something first or you wouldn't do anything for them?

Finally, to enjoy your relationship, always appreciate whatever your partner does for you. Be the one taking the actions always. ALWAYS DO THE LITTLE THINGS THAT YOUR PARTNER LIKES THAT REALLY COSTS NOTHING. Remember to always love unconditionally, don't make your action a reaction. Remember LOVE IS NOT MEANT TO GIVE BACK, LOVE IS ACTUALLY JUST MEANT TO GIVE.

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My new project...

I'm excited about a new project. It felt like hard nut to crack last year but everything is gradually taking its shape. Indeed, God has a perfect timing. Lots of heartaches, emotional pain, movement here and there but in all I thank God. I'm certain this project would be a success, oh yes it will. Right timing indeed. Plus I have one other project mid this year *tongue out*, that, has to work, it MUST work by His grace.

Okay, so i left my comfort zone and decided to try out this new project which was introduced to me by a close "sombori". It's an interesting project that should pave way to other projects. I am putting my all to this, they say, "what is worth doing, is worth doing well", as challenging as it may seem, I have put on the garment of "hustle" and no "weakness". My exercise routine is helping a lot, despite the late night meetings, I still get home energised.

I have always preached the Gospel of leave your comfort zone, I get to push others but it's my turn to do same for myself. Putting "Me" first isn't much of a bad idea, it's an innocent selfish act to bring good results.

I can't wait to share the outcome here, a lot of people who know me, will be excited about this move. ‎

You can also take up challenges, try and leave your comfort zone and try something new.

Thanks to YOU supporting me a 100 percent. God bless you now and always. ‎

Well, if you dont want to loose her...

I saw this picture and I totally loved it, it says if you don't want to loose her, show her something different, give her something she's never had before....Give her loyalty, commitment, respect, your undivided attention, that forever type of love and be faithful.

Bikonu, umu boys, is this so much to ask for??? Though I know a few ones who can do this or rather who do this, lol.  *sips bitterleaf juice*

Just for laughs...

Friendship Friday!

We have some friends in our lives that make us feel loved, wanted and give you reasons to stand and face challenges. Friends who stay true. Friends who despite your faults, give you another opportunity. Friends turned family. Friends who are willing to stick their heads and legs. Friends who won't betray you. We have that one friend or have those kind of friends, if you are lucky to have one, appreciate him/her/them.

The ordinary woman...

Let us celebrate the ordinary woman who takes her time to cater for the house. A woman who stays under the sun to sell, to fend for her children and her husband who probably lost his job or has very little to offer.

A woman who can sacrifice all she has for her family, a woman who knows the essence of a family. The woman who is not ashamed to sell her wrappers and old accessories to see her children in school. A woman who has to wake very early to get to the market, pay tax, or pay market council to secure a space just to sell and bring joy to the home. A woman who sometimes run after cars just to sell her little commodity. A woman who gives up her happiness just to see her children happy. A woman who holds on to God. A woman who believes everyday that the sun and rain that meets her during her daily struggle will turn in her favour. 

She is that ordinary woman who has no car, no savings, no social activity, who hustles and struggles in joy. ‎

Incase you havent heard guys....

Hi guys, incase you haven't heard, all roads lead to Eritrea. Won't be a bad idea for our African guys to explore.

Jisinu ike ooo

LEARN TO BE A GREAT ACTOR By Ogbeh Ifeanyi

We have many talented people who want to be great actors in the movie industry. This reminds me of Konstantin Stanislavki System of training of actors.

According to Stanislavski, "an actor needs a soldier's discipline" to be great.

He said that it is the actor that breathes life into a written Script.  The actor makes the Script tangible, alive, valid, and exciting. 

Stanislavski believed that an actor without ethics is only a craftman, and without a technique he is a "dilettante". 

Every actor must have a wide range of inspiration. When an actor is inspired he lives the character, this is done by experiencing the emotions of the character.  

If an actor feels the emotion of the character he plays, the audience minds and feelings tend to be affected too.

Every actor should watch against: overacting, cliches and over use of mannerisms.

According to Stanislavski, an actor should never lose the feeling of real life and forget how to do the normal things he does everyday. 

He said that actors:

 1. Should learn to see, not pretend to see.

2. Should learn to hear, not pretend to listen.

3. Should talk to his fellow actors, not just read lines to them. 

4. He should feel and think.

With the above, an actor would create a real human each time he is before a camera.

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Stanislavski demands that every actor that wants to be great should constantly work on himself. It is a wrong notion to think that talented actors never work on themselves. Biogeaphies of a range of great actors proves the contrary. Every art demands regular practise and training.

So you do not sit at home or await a production to try to showcase what you have been known for, seek within yourself and fish out that which make you different and which will wow your fans, directors and colleagues each time you are before the camera. 

What makes great actors is not too far from train, learn and creativity. 

My wedding story by Sophire...

My wedding I must say was a success, a big success. There were temptations here and there to make me angry even on my big day . First I want to say a big thank you to all my bridesmaids especially my chief for making my day special. Also to all the groomsmen, a big shout out to you all, I love you guys. Let me share a few angry moments apart from the occasional quarrels with my husband…..hehehehehe (worth it) and also a few happy ones.

Let’s start with the rings: would love to mention the culprit’s name but my husband says I should please not destroy their business, so let’s call them the “ring people”. I saw a ring that I liked on the ring people’s  Instagram page, mum checked it out by going to their store, I paid more than half of the cost and when it was time for them to deliver my ring, the ring people said my ring had been ‘mistakenly sold’. Like seriously!! To say I was upset is an understatement.  And because the time I had to order a new set of ring was too close to the wedding, I had to settle for an alternate ring (from the ring people) to be used on the D Day pending when I had time to buy the ring I so desire.

Meanwhile, for the record, when I tried selling the alternate ring I got from the ring people’s store,  I got a shocker, the value of the ring sold was ridiculously less than the amount it was sold to me, apparently, the ring people multiplied the original cost by almost 7. Let’s leave that…
And my hair: the lady came in 30mins to when my wedding mass was supposed to start. I literally screamed her outta my room. *smiles*… let’s leave the bad to the good.

From when I stepped outta my hotel room to church till after the after party I was full of smiles. And right now I am filled with joy. The honeymoon……whew!! Oh the HONEYMOON was our honeymoon and it was romantic, amazing and adventurous as we went to two different continents. One of the luxury hotels had all things required in an apartment so I was able to cook delicious meals for my husband though I bin wan use pepper wound am…*lolzz but he ate it smiling and the other hotel was just wonderful, like they were literally waiting for us. Shout out to Folasade, for the amazing honeymoon package. Ohhh… we met one badt a** guy at the airport and he was putting on a jalamia with nothing inside but pant (yellow pant). Yes I said it, pant not boxers.

I would love to write more, infact I just gave a summary but I have to stop so as not to consume too much of my bestie blog space. But I must say…’marriage is a beautiful thing’.

Ps: my name is Sophie an I married a wonderful man Mr Femi Awopetu and I love him so very much . May God bless us and bless you. Amen.

OUR WCW, Sonia Ebhota

• Let's meet you

My name is Sonia Ebhota and I am from Edo state, Benin city in Nigeria. 

•  Let's start from the very beginning? How was growing up?‎

Growing up for me, was bittersweet. I am the seventh child of nine and I've got five brothers and three sisters. So it was impossible for me to escape being a tomboy. And yes! I say bittersweet because there were times where even though I was my brothers' sweetheart, I couldn't have friends especially boys say hi or come over to our home. 

But every bittersweet story has a bit of sweetness on the side. And that's the part where my brothers had every invitation to every party in the neighborhood cos there were the cutest. I wore their T-shirts, had dreadlocks and baggies. 

One of my brothers would turn on the CD player just before it's 9pm and it could play up until 9am the next day with reggae music and blues. We were known to cause neighbors insomnia for music sake. Lol... 

• Educational background?‎

I Had my primary and secondary education in Delta state at St Charles group of Schools, 2008. And went on to college to get a diploma in music at Tenstrings musicians institute, 2012. Got a certification in Journalism at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, 2014.

• When did you start music?

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I started music professionally in 2010.

•  What inspired you?‎

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For some reason, I can't say exactly what inspired me. But the only thing I remember is, everyone who were my friends at the time, had one thing or the other to do with the art. I had singers, musicians, writers, poets and the list can go on. So basically, I would like to say my environment and the people in my life.

• What musical instrument do you play?‎

I play the guitar. Looking forward to starting a new journey with another instrument. Maybe a wind instrument this time. 

• What inspires your music?

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Firstly, my life as a person, as a woman. My family. My environment. It's funny when I say this, but it's true. The songs and life of some of my mentors. For example, India Arie, Lauryn Hill, Etta James, Mike Okri, Fela Anikulapokuti and the list can extend. 

• How well would you rate the music industry in Nigeria?‎

How well? *Scratches head* The Nigerian music industry has in time experienced revolution no doubt. And I would like to start by saying I'm a huge fan of change. But, when change begin to journey backward, I am thinking questions should be raised. Rating the industry is me giving it a 5 out of 10. 

There is more room to expand to explore and to develop. But I just think the industry now is rigid. Unlike what we had in the old-school Nigerian music. And that's why you can pick up a CD of any of the musicians from way back, and get the message still while you enjoy the rhythm. 

• What do you think about live band music?‎

I grew up playing live music. And I think it's the best way of expression. And that for example, that comes from the connection with the pianist, the percussionist, the guitarist, the background singers and the whole band. I think is beautiful! It's where the soul lies.

• Any collaboration with anyone yet?‎

No.

• Future collaboration?‎

Honey! Who wouldn't like a collaboration?  I would like some with Ty Bello, Nneka, Asa and 2Face now 2Baba. I adore and have great respect for them and their works.  And of course some very exceptional up and coming artists. 

• Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

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I see myself in the empire built by music currency. I see myself still feeding the world ageless music. In 5years, I want to be Nigeria's biggest thing, Africa's Toughest thing and World's greatest thing musically. 

• What's your philosophy?‎ 

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My philosophy is be happy but, get "ANGRY" It doesn't just take you being tired of a situation to change the situation. It takes you getting angry with the situation, not settling for less, not compromising and not feeling sorry to change a situation. My philosophy is Love, Live Lead. You should Love what you Live for and Lead in the path you've chosen. 

• If wasn't music, what would it have been?‎

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It would be music! 

• Have you been a part of any music reality show?‎ 

Yes I have. Star The Winner Is.... 2014 edition 

• How do you relax?‎

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I love it at the beach with my strings anytime. 

• What do we expect from you in the new year?‎

Newness! I think is sour to recycle. 

• Advice to the young talents...

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I would say, stick to your guns! That is... you should first know you have a gun. And a gun needs a bullet for firing... Simply put, find yourself, know yourself and put yourself out there. The sky is where you begin!‎

By Maya Angelou, Still I Rise!

You may write me down in history
With your bitter, twisted lies,
You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I'll rise.

Does my sassiness upset you?
Why are you beset with gloom?
'Cause I walk like I've got oil wells
Pumping in my living room.

Just like moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I'll rise.

Did you want to see me broken?
Bowed head and lowered eyes?
Shoulders falling down like teardrops.
 Weakened by my soulful cries.

 Does my haughtiness offend you?
 Don't you take it awful hard
 'Cause I laugh like I've got gold mines
Diggin' in my own back yard.

 You may shoot me with your words,
You may cut me with your eyes,
You may kill me with your hatefulness,
But still, like air, I'll rise.

Does my sexiness upset you?
Does it come as a surprise
That I dance like I've got diamonds
At the meeting of my thighs?

 Out of the huts of history's shame
I rise Up from a past that's rooted in pain
I rise I'm a black ocean, leaping and wide,
Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.

 Does my sexiness upset you?
Does it come as a surprise
That I dance like I've got diamonds
At the meeting of my thighs?

 Out of the huts of history's shame
 I rise Up from a past that's rooted in pain
 I rise I'm a black ocean, leaping and wide,
Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.

 Leaving behind nights of terror and fear I
 rise Into a daybreak that's wondrously clear
I rise Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,
I am the dream and the hope of the slave.

I rise
I rise
I rise.‎

OGBEH's cake

My name is Ogbeh.

 Like many persons, i never believed that acting can be taught. 

Yet we all have a clumsy beginning. I had mine and i believe you may have had yours. All through my long stage and movie career, i cannot deny the advantage of teaching, provided it can be followed up by hard personal experience. 

Let nobody think that that he/she can learn acting by mere reading books, no matter how intelligent they may be.

Acting is a practical art.

All creative art can be studied. When we were young, we immitate the people we admired, just as artists copy pictures. 

Acting is an immitation of life, in a way that music, painting and literature are not.

One should never copy acting, but rather one should experience and discover one's own way of expression for oneself. Never copy the style you see by another.

It is true that experience is the best coach. 

But there are many lessons to learn in acting:

1. Application

2. Concentration

3. Self-discipline

4. The use of the voice and body

5. Imagination

6. Observation

7. Simplification

8. Self-criticism

Every character should be moulded by the actors.

The actor is not the creator of the character, rather, the instrument of delivery. 

So, acting is an act that can be mastered.

With a few tips and a few work-out one can improve a great deal.

24 Hours without complaining

Good morning Fam, we thank God for a new day which promises to be fruitful. Drop the pain of yesterday and focus on today. We live for now.

This may be difficult, but i'd love us to go 24 hours without complaining and just thank God for life. I want to see how this works for me today and I hope you take up the challenge.

God bless us.

Beautiful day ahead.

Try something new today

Hello from my side. Well spent weekend I believe, time to MOVE again. This time let's try something, I urge us to develop courage and embrace our vulnerability, it might seem really difficult but trust this to be achievable once you put your mind to it. I was hugged and caressed with fear some weeks ago, I must have cried and acted like a fish for few hours, but the moment I got back to reality, I had an eye contact with the problems, I got the courage to make a life changing decision and have since been stronger. 

It will be a fruitful week for us.

IG: @clarebellz 

A lil health tip

I hope this gets to you well, I am aware a lot of people especially ladies, starve themselves all in the name of shedding some fat. A little talk with a doctor should assist you. Never settle for a drastic weight loss. Exercising should be part of your daily routine.

Meet our MCM, Sobe Charles Umeh

1. What's your name? 

 Sobe Charles Umeh

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2. Let's start from the very beginning, how was growing up? 

Growing up I would say was relatively okay,  both parents were Teachers so apparently I grew up in a home with  strict disciplinary environment. I had basically all I needed to grow up as a child but then in my family you can only have what you need and not what

 you want.

3. Educational background? ‎

I attended Christ the King College Onitsha where I sat for my WAEC, I then went to Madonna University to study medicine, but realised that wasn't  where I should be, by my second year I transferred to Imo State University Owerri where I had my BSC in Biochemistry, Finally I bagged my Msc International Operations and Supply Chain Management from Glasgow Caledonia University Scotland UK.

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4. When did you consider this path? 

I have always had passion for acting right from my primary school, but I professionally started considering film making in 2002 when I joined Association of Movie Practitioners at Onitsha then, headed by Ifeanyi Azodo. 

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5. How's the movie industry been? 

As far as I am concerned, the movie industry has been evolving and we are getting better by the day. ‎

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6. What was the first movie you directed?

A short film Tale of Sorrow

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7. Did you attend school of directing?

 Yes

8. Any awards yet? 

Yes, my first feature length film Bad Drop won Most Outstanding Comic film of the year  2015 at Abuja International Film Festival  and also Best Supporting Actor English 2015 at Best Of Nollywood Awards (BON)

9. Do you feel anyway different now compared to when you were not in the industry?

Well I won’t say so, just that my creativity has improved a lot with time and of course my circle of friends changed too, but I still make sure I keep in touch with old true friends.

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10. Who would you love to work with?

Frankly speaking I love working with any talented actor that knows his/her trade well and is very professional. I wouldn’t say I have favourites but Tyler Perry and Angelina Jolie won’t be a bad Idea *smiles*

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11. As a director, how would you rate the movie industry in Nigeria? 

Getting better over time.

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12. What makes you fulfilled as a director?: Being able to tell my story in a way that my audience can relate well with and of course getting international recognition.

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13. What would you rather do if it wasn't directing?

Music *Rapping*

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14. How do you relax? ‎

 I watch Movies or Listen to Music

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15. What do we expect from you this new year?

 Expect to see great movies, first is *How Not To Fall In Love* which I did last year ending but will be released this year, I already also have some scripts that I am to direct for people…so a lot of good stuff will be coming your way this year so keep your fingers crossed and your eyes open. *laughs*

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16. We have seen Stan Nze in your movies, is he your best actor *winks*?

* LOL* I do get this a lot!! Well Stan Nze is a great method actor who has great passion for his job. He is a delight to work with and of course he is a brother. If I don’t promote my own, whose own will I promote?? So yes expect him in most of my works .

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17. Describe yourself in one word 

Passionate

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18. What made your 2015 amazing? : 

The Success I achieved, too many to mention. 

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19. What would you love to change about the industry?‎

Our Distribution structure, but I believe we will get there soon.

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20. A word for the upcoming actors

Stay true to your dream, read and improve yourself always and most importantly pray and trust in God

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