New kid on the Hip-hop block who simply refers to himself as Mojo, was born with the thirst for music. It was to be an ever present phenomenon in his earlier years growing up in Lagos, as well as while pursuing higher education in Europe. Rearing to go, he has set things all up to burst loose back in Lagos:

I came from a very poor background. My father died while I was three years old . There was nobody to send me to school. I struggled to complete my secondary school education. But today, I’m a proud graduate of Tourism Management of the Imo State University.

From editing the first weekend newspaper in Nigeria, Weekend Concord, which he calls his “Baby’ to pioneering the tabloid, The Sun Newspapers and now, Entertainment Express, stylish columnist and evergreen journalist, Mike Awoyinfa has seen and done it all in the journalism profession.

Ojiako Okechukwu is a consummate film maker, consultant and script writer, who despite the ups and downs of life did not give up his dream of becoming an employer of labour. He shares his story with BENJAMIN NJOKU

If the youths are not educated, Nigeria cannot move forward, talk less of being able to fulfilling the vision 20:2020.” This was the remark of a less privileged, Adesoji Adeshina who despite his humble background studied hard to have scholarships both in College and university.

David Nnaji, a.k.a, Ifeanyi in the series ‘Dear Mother’ has featured in several soaps and movies. Dear Mother has been running for ten years and David is not just a profound actor, but he owns a record label and manages artistes already making waves in the entertainment industry.

HIS riveting story, would no doubt encourage many youths to triumph over despondency and hopelessness arising from dearth of white collar jobs.

Bishop Dr.Felix A.O Onomeregbor did not find it easy during his growing up because he lost his father, the bread winner of the family early in life. As a result, he was exposed to hard labour very early in life, rubber tapping, farming, etc. in order to get enough money to pay his school fees and as well survive in life while living with his grand mother.

Odunlade Adekola has become a household name in Yoruba home videos not only as a result of his sex symbol figure but his versatility in interpretation of different roles has more than anything won him the accolade. He belongs in the generation of next superstars who have taken over from the likes of Yinka Quadri and Taiwo Hassan.

Benson Okonkwo is not just an amazing model, but is in many regards; a consummate actor. Coming from a pretty comfortable background; he isn’t one of those artistes who chose their careers out of desperation to make quick cash. His passion, rather than a vain craze for money or effizy, has informed his dual career of modeling and acting.

Bode Adediji is the President, Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers and CEO, Bode Adediji Partnership, one of the front-line property consultants in Nigeria. Besides his professional callings, he has dedicated himself to mentoring and delivering lectures to inspire the younger ones to greatness.

Godwin Ehigiamusoe, in his humble beginning did not chose wrongly when he took the path to impact and empower humanity.

Obus Bezalee Brodoh is a multi-talented artiste whose originality cuts across music, comedy, voice-overs, wardrobe, motivational speaking, entertainment and professional freelance modeling. He started singing at an embryonic age of six and eventually attained maturity and leadership.

Like other children born into different family background, Chinedu was born into the family of late Chief Silas Iwuoha. He had his primary, secondary and university education during his growing up. But the interesting thing with Chinedu was, when he wanted to start a journey to his destiny as a man, he left his profession and became an importer.

Honourable Eze Onyeka is a young achiever with a success story to tell. Part of the story is that he did not allow his level of education to mar his dreams in life even though he stopped at primary four. He believes in self development and with God on his side his story became different.