Why Late Justus Esiri Never Used Stage Name

The late Nollywood icon, Justus Esiri might have lived by the axiom that a good name is better than silver and gold.

A performer will often take a stage name because his/her real name is considered unattractive, dull, unintentionally amusing or difficult to pronounce or spell, or because it has been used by another notable individual or because it projects an undesired image. Sometimes a performer adopts a name that is unusual or outlandish to attract attention.

30-Year-Old Reality TV Show Winner Meets Father For The First Time Ever On Stage

It’s such a stupefying story that would seem another work of creativity from a writer if not told by the person involved. This isn’t fiction. It’s an amazing story of betrayal, forgiveness and love.

Until the grand finale of Destiny Child Gospel reality TV show, 30 year-old Israel Osunsanmi had never met his father who sent his mother packing while she was two months pregnant with him. But on the day he was crowned winner of the reality show, Israel met his father for the first time ever while on stage.

Israel, an OND Business Administration graduate of the Osun State Polytechnic told showtime he has since forgiven his father, though his mother’s ordeal really affected his growing up. “I have forgiven him and the relationship is gradually picking up,” he said.

AfCON 2013: Globacom Charges Eagles On Group Stage Matches

Second National Operator, Globacom Nigeria Limited, has called on the Super Eagles to make Nigerians happy by putting up a superlative performance during the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. In a press statement issued in Lagos on Monday, Globacom advised the Eagles to tackle every match from the group stage with determination and zeal to win, adding that this will guide them progressively to the final stages of the competition.