Stella DAMASUS
WOMEN STEPPING OUT!
Jacqueline Ani, Editor-in-Chief of Women Empowering Women Magazine interviews Stella Damasus, Nollywood Actress, Presenter and Gospel Artist. Stella Damasus is a Nigerian born entertainer based in the United States of America. She was born on the 24th of April 1978 in Benin City and is most notable for her work as an actress. She has been in the Entertainment Industry for over two decades and has since been considered to be one of the most popular film actresses in Africa. A devoted Christian, Stella is a woman with many talents; she is an Actress, Dancer, Singer, Radio & TV Host, Acting Coach, Advocate, Event Host, Mentor, Writer, Vlogger, Blogger, Educator, Presenter, Producer, Business woman, World Changer, Mind Re-inventor, Emotional Intelligence Coach and Humanitarian. Her role as a widow in the movie “Widow” made me cry, to show you the kind of talent she had. It was so convincing and brought home the plight of many women in Africa who in the midst of grieving their husband’s face abuse by their own communities. This interview gives us a glimpse into Ms Damasus life and how she has harnessed her talents and the basis of her faith in God. We hope to invite her as one of our speakers at Woman You Are Called Conference 2017. This season’s Women Stepping Out! is the lovely Stella Damasus. WEW: Who was the girl, Stella Damasus? Tell us about your early life as a young growing girl? SD: Stella was born and raised in Benin City, Edo state to SAM and MARIA DAMASUS. I was born into a catholic home with four older sisters and an amazing brother who passed away in 1991. My dream finally came through after a short visit with my grandpa at an annual Christmas party , he used to organise. He asked me to sing for his guests and when I was done he told me
that I was a shining star, and he knew in his heart that I will be known all over the world because of my gift. After that prophecy I never looked back in my pursuit of the creative side of life. I attended secondary school in Benin before I moved to Lagos for University. WEW: When did it occur to you that you had an artistic flair to life? SD: I knew from the time I could talk that I was attracted to the arts. I remember being so little
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