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ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS
THE NIGERIAN VOICE 7
September 2013
1st of September, 2013 will always
be a day to remember for Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Amagba as they hosted
the very first birthday of their
daughter, Miss Chidera Christabel
Amagba at the Cathedral Hall of
Christ the King Catholic Church
(cathedral).
The occasion was graced by the
presence of the Nigerian
community in South Africa.
Notable personalities and friends
rallied around the couple to
celebrate with them in grand style.
Among those present were the Eze
Ndigbo South Africa, members of
Ohanaeze Ndigbo South Africa,
Imo Union, members of Ochasiato
Family Meeting, Orlu Zonal,
special guests, family and friends.
Speaking with the Nigerian Voice
Newspaper, the host, Mr. Charles
Amagba gave the reason for his
daughter's big birthday celebration;
“I threw a party for her because she
is my first child in marriage that is
why I decided to make it big”. The
Son of Mrs. Celina Amagba, the
celebrant's grandmother (also
present at the occasion), wished her
grand-daughter “long life,
prosperity and more years”. “I wish
her wisdom and success”. Mr.
Amagba who holds several
positions within associations in the
Nigerian Community in South
Africa said that “Nigerians are
supportive” here in South Africa.
Mr. Amagba is the chairman
Ochasito Family Meeting,
Treasurer Orlu Zonal Welfare,
Protocol Officer Ohaneze Ndigbo
South Africa, Treasurer Royal
Brothers Committee of Friends and
Treasurer Genius friends club.
Insisting that “Nigerians are
supportive” here in South Africa, he
appreciated all those that were
present at the occasion “I thank
everyone that came today and all
that couldn't make it. I wish them
safe journey back home. I wish them
good luck in everything they do”
In addition, his wife Mrs. Chineye
Christain Amagba speaking about
the event “this is a life changing
event; it's something we have been
looking forward to.” She expressed
that the motivation for the event was
because “it's her birthday, her first
birthday. You know what it is like
celebrating her first birthday. It is a
big day for her. She just turned one
today”. The elated mother, an
indigene of Anambra State insisted
that her daughter, the celebrant “is a
treasure to us”, which is part of why
we had to make it a super one”. She
wished her daughter “long life, a
bright future” and hopes she
becomes “an obedient and God
fearing child”.
“Nigeria is a God gifted nation and
Nigeria is blessed. I am happy to be
a Nigerian. Here in South Africa,
Nigerians are dominating. It's a
place you come to enjoy. Nigerians
here are supportive, they come here;
they make it” she stated. In her final
words she noted, “I appreciate
everyone that make up their time
here to celebrate with us. It's not
easy to come and support us. I thank
them all. I wish them good luck in all
their endeavors”.
The event was very successful, a
reflection of Mazi, Uchenna Obioha
(the event planner) planning and
organizational ingenuity. Also on
hand to add musical flavor to the
occasion was the musical band
called “Jesus Friends”. The band
made the celebration a melodious
one.
PRECIOUS LITTLE MISS CHIDERA CHRISTABEL AMAGBA CLOCK'S ONE