JOYFUL JOY FOUNDATION HOLDS ANOTHER LAUGHFEST EDITION

 

MI,CHIGUL,2FACE and and many others at Joyful Joy's LAUGHFEST – a variety show fundraiser SUCCESSFUL for a worthy cause

Lagos, Nigeria, - December 20th, 2018 - The Joyful Joy Foundation and its founder, Osas Ighodaro Ajibade, held the successful ‘LaughFest’ variety show fundraiser to an excited and supportive audience raising funds towards the fight against malaria.
 
Terra Kulture Arena provided a state of the art backdrop for the evenings fundraiser. Opening the event was singer, Precious Emmanuel, with a beautiful rendition of national anthem and a dance performance from ‘Squad 1 productions’. The host for the night, Chigul, kept the audience smiling and laughing throughout the entire show. The energy was high with comedy acts from Basketmouth, Bovi, Buchi and Kenny Blaq. The stage was then electrified with performances from 2Baba, M.I., Falz, MartinFeelz & GreyC. The audience was highly entertained with DJ Obi on the mix and the celebrity date bid featuring Don Jazzy, Falz, Dillish Mathews, Toni Tones, Sharon Ooja, Timini Egbuson, Lynxxx and Cynthia CeeC Nwadiora. It was such a successful part of the evening keeping the audience on their toes with shouting and screams of bids raising over N2 million naira collectively. The winning bidder had a date with the chosen celebrity at the Pearl Lounge in Eko Atlantic sponsored by Moet & Chandon.
 
In attendance included Shaffy Bello, Annie Idibia, Tola Odunsi, Uru Eke, Debola Williams, Dolapo Oni, Jimmy Odukoya, Michelle Dede, Alexx Ekubo, Kaylah Oniwo, Ebenezer Eno, Lilian Afegbai, Iyke & Florence Okechuckwu, Eniafè Momodu, Tiwa Works, BamBam, Ini Dima-Okojie, Mimi Onalaja, Jimmy the Entertainer, Tomi Odunsi, Kene Okwuosa, Moses Babatope, Melvin Oduah, Deyemi Okanlawon, Erica Okundaye, Regina Giwa, Rekiya Yusuf, Chinyere Adogu, Taje Prest, Olumide Oworu, Kanayo Ebi, Elizabeth Pam, Omowunmi Akinnifesi and many more.
 
Laughfest 2018 raised over 2 million naira through ticket sales, celebrity date bids and donations. The Joyful Joy Foundation is to have it set to hold the malaria outreaches throughout 2019. We are excited to prepare for ‘Laughfest 2019’ fundraiser event slated for December 19th, 2019 in Lagos, Nigeria.
 
Laugh Fest symbolizes a variety show with a heart. Guests experienced a great time while knowing that their support will have a long-term impact on saving lives. JJF has been visiting vulnerable communities in Nigeria since 2013, and has positively impacted over 30,000 lives. JJF looks forward to impacting more lives in the coming 2019 year.
 
Joyful Joy Foundation sends a big thank you to their sponsors Access Bank, Jumia Travel & Moet & Chandon.
 
Many thanks to our supporters and media partners: House of Tara, Angle Villa, MedPlus Pharmacy, Sweet Kiwi, Some Solutions, Link Deeds Company, Girl Hub Africa, Echo it Out, Byrd Lagos, Bailamos Dance Company, Squad 1 Productions, Nolly Nolly Popcorn, HipTV, Accelerate TV, Beat 99.9 FM, Bella Naija, PulseNG, FuzeNG, Ynaija, Aforevo, Africa Movie Channels
 
Connect with us: info@joyfuljoy.org  #JJFLaughFest #SpreadMoreJoy @JoyfulJoyFDN
 
Photo Credit- @rodofmoses @ajeimages
Link to video: https://youtu.be/dxy91
Link to pictures: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/l93pv6g9ba8wtmq/AADoNslv3xqvxt5bBEhWF5zaa?dl=0

VITILIGO

Vitiligo is a skin condition that allows loss of its pigmentation cells (melanocytes), which can create discolored patches in different areas of the body. It is a long term skin condition resulting to the skin or hair turning white. I have just a friend who had it, and since we became friends years ago, I thought it was a special kind of birth mark and also assumed she survived a fire outbreak in a unique way; there was also a myth that she ate something which was an abomination in their given tradition.

Many times, I wondered how that came about and she was always able to patch it up with make up as it was on a part of her face. There was one thing I found amazing, which was the fact that it never affected her self esteem.  

This condition is caused when one’s immune system mistakenly attacks some part of his or her body. Research has it that, for some it could run in their families (with children less prone to getting it); here are few key points to note about VITILIGO:

SIGNS:-

·         *White patches especially when exposed to sun

·         *It doesn’t really occur in children but once you approach your 20s’ into 30s’ and notice any change in your skin, it is important to seek medical attention.

·         *It is mostly found around the eyes, neck, elbows, hands and knees and even the genitalia amongst others.

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HOW IT’S DIAGNOSED:-

·         *Via Family history recorded, *skin reactions, *blood or skin sample tests of the affected areas and eye examination.

TREATMENT:- While considering all forms of treatments, it is important to note that it relatively differs on persons and their skins.

·         *Creams , Drugs (Ultraviolet),

·         *Color removal from other areas,

·         *Surgery, tattooing relative areas of the skin,

·         *Sunscreens , application of makeup / cosmetics,

·         *Counseling

·         *Eat right. Eating a minimum of 5 walnuts everyday is advised. This can also be applied as a paste and used on affected areas 3-4 times daily.

My friend’s condition cleared, which means that there is a possibility it does to some people as well. It can reduce one’s self esteem but with the right mindset, environment or counselors to guide the affected parties through, there is no cause for alarm and yes! It doesn’t kill or cancerous as some feared.

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KOLO: SAVING LIVES SINCE THE DAYS OF OLD

As a child with financially enlightened  parents, I understood the value of saving.  Just as we began the new year, a friend on social media made a post about her savings from the previous year in fanciful saving tin banks. In the English speaking sense, it's called a "piggybank" but in our part of the world we generally call "kolo", a word perhaps derived from the Yorubas (a major tribe in Nigeria). This simple act, with the evidence of cash staring at her online friends including me, woke many up to the thought of starting theirs. Should I call it motivation or new year resolution?

FANCY SAVING TIN BANKS

Hmmm! To be honest, in recent times, I had not been thorough and religious about it but I tried and as little as it might have yielded, it paid off.  The economy now has shifted people's mindsets and strengthened their decisions to prioritize their finances. I am sure the reason for the very tiny opening was to save coins, which was once valuable currency for us.

Just a few days ago, on an intimate group, one of us shared her testimony of how her "kolo" had enabled her purchase a new phone for her birthday and once again, the reality of "the kolo effect" set in. While some thought it was a waste of time, some thought you still have to put the minutest notes in it thereby diminishing its value. Others also thought it wise to rather invest in what would yield returns on a long run.

The truth is that the purpose these wooden wooden boxes serve cannot be over emphasized; often  times we have loose cash, and what better way can it be made use of? KOLO! It is also good to know that quite a few do understand the need for this in the long run and have started cashing out on social media for exorbitant amounts. Many fear that having the wooden box can be challenging either due to lack of self discipline (opening at any certain time), or because it can be stolen but the good news is that, there are e-platforms that guarantee security and has been recommended by many users i.e piggybank.ng: https://www.piggybank.ng/ amongst others.

Money saved up after this 'kolo' was broken

 You can also create DIY safe box from containers, cans or reusable products that can act as "kolo" if really you do not want to buy one. Alternatively, you can ask a carpenter  or furniture maker create one for you. To instill discipline, you can make an effort with a few friends to motivate yourselves; that way you are accountable. It is very safe to introduce one's children to it now as it becomes a part of them, and they grow up with that saving culture.

Always remember that nothing is too small and little drops make an ocean. Have a money-full and fulfilling year. Thank you.

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