By Benjamin Njoku

Empress Njama brought the city of Abuja to a standstill last Sunday, as she marked her birthday in grand style at The Druz Garden, Maitama, with over 1000 less-privileged children.

Njamah Empress

In her welcome address, the CEO, House of Empress (HOE), said, what inspired the move was her desire to reach out to the less-privileged, a feeling she has nursed from childhood.

“It all comes from the love I have for kids; this is something I like to do and my mum is not surprised that I am doing it today. I have always had a passion for kids. It’s like we are a big family; my mum is the mother of us all and I am their aunty and big sister,” says Empress, who also, revealed that it all started when she was a baby after she told her mum she wanted to spend her birthday with kids and the family ended up having a lavish Christmas party.

Advising her colleagues to learn to give back to the society, Empress said, “ You have not given until you give to someone who can’t repay you. A lot of us don’t understand what charity is all about but with very little we can put smiles on the faces of these kids; we need to make these kids know that we need and love them.”

Present at the event, were actors and musicians including Fred Amata, Charles Inogie, Oghenekaro, Benson Okonkwo and Cynthia among others. Also, Empress’ mum, Mrs. Njama was visibly present at the event.