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,his counterparts in Oyo and Osun states,Senator Abiola Ajimobi and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola today wednesday made case for huge economic empowerment for women and eradication of female genital mutilation.The Governors,who spoke in Ibadan at the opening ceremony of National Women Conference of the Oyo State officials Wives Association with the theme: ''The Ultimate Woman At A Time Like This,'' Said there was great need for women to be supported more than ever before especially at this current time of economic recession.While alluding to the aptness of the theme of the conference,Governor Ambode said the current economic situation had no doubt caused serious challenge on the managerial acumen of women,but that the men and the society must give them the necessary support to mitigate the impact of the economic realities of the moment.He said ''A time like this does not know the difference between men and women but women are known to be more resilient,more spiritual,more ready to face and succeed in difficult situations.Women are like magicians because they always make something out of nothing,.Even when there is no increase in the money for family upkeep,women are expected to do something'' notwithstanding the inflationary trend that has jerked prices above and beyond the level that we could have all imagined,'' he said.More photos below.

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