There is a Yoruba adage that says ‘a river that forgets its source will surely dry’ probably that was what Nollywood actress, Collette Orji realised that have continued to spur her to give back to the society, which made her what she is today.
On Saturday, January 11, 2014, the delectable make-believe star went to her root in Anambra State to spoil the children and mothers in the community with lots of gifts, foods and drinks.
Not minding the local government elections that took place that day, Collette attracted her people, who came to partake in her New Year blessing. Shortly after the elections, she started giving the villagers five-star treatments and she received their blessings in return.
To start with, she repainted her late father’s grave with the assistance of her Coco Medicare ushers, who were with her.
At exactly 4pm, the children stormed the venue of the event to catch fun with the movie star. The oldest man in the community, who happens to be from Orji family, opened the event with prayers.
The children were handed school materials, foods and drinks, while the mothers, apart from getting foods and drinks, went home with wrappers. They were also attended to by the Coco Medicare team.
According to the movie icon, “the experience was beautiful, I felt joy in my heart, I don’t even have money, but I felt fulfilled to put smiles on peoples’ faces.”
Explaining the rationale behind the gesture, Collette said, “2013 was an amazing year for me, I didn’t even have to do 50 movies, but God chose and screened each job I did last year and I won an award as the Best Upcoming Lead Actress in 2013.
“In the same year, I launched Coco House, Coco Medicare Foundation, signed deals and business arrangements worth more than I’ve done in five years. I also took business and pleasure trips all around the world. I have every reason to thank God for all these.
“God stood by me and blessed my family with good health. I had every reason to use this little to invest in the lives of kids through education with the support of my foundation. I am happy to start my year this way.
“I wish I can do much more than this, but I am happy, I can’t stop. I’ve learnt that you can always do your part, so yes, I am going to do my part with every opportunity I get.”
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