OPRAH WINFREY: WHITNEY HOUSTON FELL OFF STAGE, BEGGED AUDIENCE NOT TO LEAK. (PHOTO).
Oprah Winfrey: Whitney Houston fell off stage, begged audience not to leak At the Cannes Lions Festival, Oprah Winfrey transformed her acceptance of the LionHeart Award into a powerful reflection on purpose, responsibility, and legacy. Speaking with festival chair Phil Thomas, she recounted her improbable journey from rural Mississippi to becoming one of the most influential figures in media. Winfrey highlighted her philanthropic work, including the school she founded in South Africa, and shared personal stories about her friendship with Maya Angelou and her childhood experiences that shaped her drive to give back. She also revisited memorable moments from The Oprah Winfrey Show, including her interview with Whitney Houston. Winfrey described how she paused filming to ask Houston about her intentions, creating one of the most impactful conversations of her career. Later, when Houston relapsed and fell off stage during a performance, Winfrey pleaded with the audie...
Lagos State Governor,Mr Akinwunmi Ambode today tuesday said the stark realities of the current economic recession could be a blessing if concerted efforts are geared towards harnessing other critical sectors such as tourism apart from the major focus on oil.Governor Ambode,who spoke at the National Tourism Conference held at Eko Atlantic City {EAC} in Lagos in commemoration of the World Tourism Day,said the current economic situation offered an opportunity for the country to re-order economic priorities and develop other revenue generating channels.He said the conference,which was organized by the Federal Ministry of Information,Culture and Tourism,was a necessary and strategic decision that would enhance the prospects of diversifying the revenue generation channels of the country for the developed and growth of national economy.Governor Ambode,who was represented by the Deputy Governor,Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule,said there are components States blessed with natural tourism sites which could be developed to harness opportunities that would generate wealth and create jobs for the people.''The potentials of this sector can only be harnessed if we create the right environment for investment to thrive.We must open up the sector through incentives,attractive policies as well as the provision of world class infrastructure,'' the Governor said.More photos below.
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