"I have always held the firm conviction that Africans has the most generous communities in the world, and our culture of local philanthropy is very strong. It is not what we acquire a result of influences from elsewhere.The very rich tradition of indigenous philanthropy therefore should be nurtured to enable us create lasting Institutions and structure for the sustainable growth and development of our communities."

"Sadly, the combination of poverty and ignorance is toxic and deadly."

"It is about squandering the commonwealth of the people, ostensibly for the benefit of the people but ultimately for the good of only a select few."

"Ekiti State became the first State in the country to domesticate the National Gender Policy."

"As women, regardless of our class, geographical location or educational status, we should be aware that we do not operate in a vacuum. We function within a context of patriarchal norms and values, which have been firmly entrenched over time, and which continue to be validated through culture, traditions and religious beliefs."

"We need to keep mentoring young women in ways that nurture them and prepare them for the harsh world of business, politics and public life. In doing this, we need to be able to set an example for them because they will practice what they see and not what they hear from us."

"Celebrity couples should stop living their lives on twitter and Instagram; it’s ok in the real world for couples to disagree."

""I believe in learning and understanding any major assignment I undertake. Directing is an art form that takes years to master, so I’m beginning with baby steps"."

""Anyone who wishes to be an entrepreneur must know that bright ideas are great, however, they are not even half of the work; execution is everything"."

""Our goal whenever we tell African stories is to be truly authentic and stay as close as possible to the original work"."

""If you can think it, you can do it"."

"“Never stop dreaming. If you are not obsessed with what you’re doing, you’re probably doing the wrong thing,”."

"”Have big ideas for yourself and for your business and if your ideas do not scare you, then they are not big enough”."

"One thing that disruptors have going for them is that they’re very passionate about the things that they do, and they have the ability to persuade, positively, and convince people around them that they’re making the right decision"

"Anything that comes out of Africa, there will always be a Western equivalent of it for people to understand"

"I believe that following your dreams and hard work are necessary ingredients to a successful career"

"Society and culture play an important part in determining gender roles, and women sometimes find it hard to break free from such norms"

"Motivation alone is not enough. You must remain determined and committed to the pursuit of your goal if you want to truly succeed"

"I have always reckoned that the vision to project Africa in a different, more positive light, needed a big platform and this was what spurred me to start thinking of establishing EbonyLifeTV"

"I knew that we had a responsibility for telling those stories and sharing our stories. With a talk show, I was able to cover a plethora of topics and engage with a variety of stakeholders across the continent"

"Scary thought at the time, but I knew instinctively that I wanted to do more. On reflection now, I understand why some friends and family were worried about my decision. I had a great job, [was] paid well, the sky was the limit and I walked away from it all"

"I believe having the right cast mix, infusing high production value, working with the right teams, marketing, and personally for me, prayer and fasting have all contributed to our success"

"There is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come’, but when that time comes, you must be prepared to bleed sweat, tears and blood to bring your ideas to life"

"I think anyone who isn't investing in Nigeria is missing out. If you look at Nigeria today, literally all of the business class cabins are full of foreigners, because these guys see opportunity."

"I also realised one thing, the reason I wasn’t sleeping was not only because I had chronic insomnia, but I was so busy thinking about not sleeping. The idea of me not sleeping engulfed me. By this time, I had stopped going to church or praying."

"He makes a way where there’s no way. He moves mountains and fills valleys. He makes the blind to see. He loves me unconditionally. His word never returns to Him void."

"Remain humble. Give back. Take care of you. Stay fab, don’t hate; hating takes too much effort."

"I have since learnt that there is a process to success and that process can break or build us depending on our beliefs and inner strength. Our thoughts can make or mar us so be careful what you’re thinking about."

"We have walked on that street called hope but having each other makes it bearable. It requires sacrifice & it takes effort & nurturing. You want a good marriage? Work at it!"

"Some people eventually die at 80 but the Truth is, they have been dead since they were in their 30s”"

"Life is too short to wear tight shoes”… so hey, come on!!"

"Sometimes you just gotta turn your back and walk away…your peace of mind counts the most."

"Life is Not a popularity contest…be your authentic self…"

"Just dance…it’s okay not to be such a hot stepper… everyone misses a beat now and again."

"Be mindful how you treat your staff, because if you treat them shabbily, they would not put their best."

"Anti-ageing should begin with de-clogging the body and the mind from years o f grime instead of covering it up with creams and makeup. Some of the bad choices we make in life can age us faster than calendar years."

"When you save the life of one woman, you save a generation who would otherwise be without a mother."

"Change begins with how we as women see, treat and fight for other women. Change truly begins when we do."

"Appreciating the moments with enthusiasm and a “can do” spirit separates the achievers from the rest."

"Don’t dwell too much on what you haven’t achieved, rather focus on how to achieve it. It’s never too late to start again even after starting again."

"I love what I am doing especially as it is impacting people. Genevieve changed my way of thinking from “what if I fail?” to “what if I succeed?”."

"No woman should be anybody’s fool. But if you say should a woman stoop to conquer, then why not."

"Personally, I don’t think any woman is ugly. Beauty is as much in character as it is in the physical."

"make no apologies for who you are. adorn your life with roses… fragrances and yes, you can stay fab at any age as long as you don’t outsource your happiness… defy all ageing sterotypes…wear your heels, swirl and strike a pose. work that body!"

"No struggle or journey in life is a piece of cake… but the icing on the cake is when our tests become testimonies."

"Be a leader with a heart… don’t take all the credit for what it took a team to build. encourage your team to have bigger goals and appreciate everyone’s contribution."

"There will be days when you feel, “why me o” but they will come and go and you will be back on your feet.."

"“We must encourage our own local manufacturers to meet the needs of their people locally as well as export to other nations to avoid recession.”"

"“The current forex situation has made our suppliers think less of us as a country and that is not good enough.”"

""It is important for young female entrepreneurs to start small”""