Nigerian screenwriter and author of children’s books. Nnaemeka Charles Eze. Populalrly known as Nani Boi, has called on young people to discover their purpose early and take up leadership roles with integrity, saying the future belongs to those who prepare for it today.

The celebrated author, entrepreneur, delivered inspiring message to students during a leadership summitat the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Agbani, where he emphasized the importance of self-discovery, and active participation in societal development.

Speaking at the event, Nani Boi revealed that although he had not prepared extensively due to tight schedules, the warm reception from students motivated him to address them with sincerity. “When I saw the crowd that waited for me, I was inspired to speak to them,” he said.

He reflected on the failures of past leadership structures, stressing that many of today’s societal challenges stem from opportunities denied to younger generations. Using former Governor Chimaroke Nnamani as an example of early leadership achievement, he urged students to nurture their talents and potentials from a young age. “If we begin now to nurture our talents, there is nothing we cannot achieve,” he noted.

The multi-talented creative also lamented what he described as a decline in student activism, saying many student bodies have become compromised. “During their time, we had student activists. What we have now is ‘cash-vists,’” he remarked, He challenged students to stand for their peers and uphold the values of true representation.

Nani Boi expressed joy in participating in the program, adding that his greatest fulfillment came from impacting young listeners. He encouraged them to remain focused despite current challenges. “No matter what you are facing today, if you stay strong, you’ll overcome,” he assured.

Offering life advice, he told students not to worry excessively about problems. “If you cannot solve a problem, don’t worry about it. If you can solve it, don’t worry about it. Just make sure you are doing your best,” he said.

He also urged young people to seek the purpose behind their existence, reminding them that impact does not require wealth. “You don’t have to wait till you become a billionaire before you begin to impact people’s lives. You can start now,” he said, emphasizing that leadership works best when followers also play their roles responsibly.

Nani Boi is a Nigerian screenwriter, author, filmmaker, musician, and radio presenter, famous for writing over 100 popular children’s books, including the nostalgic series enjoyed by Nigerian students. He’s a versatile talent from Enugu, known for adapting his books into films, producing movies, and being a key figure in the local entertainment scene, often called the “voice of the east”. 

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Veteran Nollywood Actor and musician, Onyeka Onwenu is dead

The late music icon slumped and died in Lagos on Tuesday night at the age of 72. She hailed from Arondizuogu, in Ideato North, Imo State,

The late One One singer died at the Reddington Hospital in Lagos after slumping at the birthday party of Mrs Stella Okoli.

“It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli today (Tuesday, July 30, 2024), and after performing, she slumped,.”

As at press time, however, her family is yet to make official statement over her death.

Onwenu will be remembered for her music albums such as In The Morning Light and Dancing In The Sun.

She also featured in the Half of a Yellow Sun and Lions Heart, among others.

Onyeka Onwenu born 31 January 1952, was a Nigerian singer/songwriter, actress, human rights and social activist, journalist, politician, and former X Factor series judge.

Onwenu hailed from Arondizuogu, in Ideato North, Imo State, but was raised in Port Harcourt. Her father was the Nigerian educationist and politician D. K. Onwenu, who died when she was four years old in an autocrash a week before his appointment as Minister for Education. She was the youngest of five children.

Onwenu had a bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Communication at Wellesley College, Massachusetts, and an MA in Media Studies from The New School for Social Research, New York.

Dubbed the “Elegant Stallion” by the Nigerian press, she was a former chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture. In 2013 she was appointed the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Women Development

She is a mother of two children.

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