AFDA Alumni Documentary Daughters of Lost Fathers Wins Best Documentary Short at Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards 🎞

AFDA is proud to announce the short documentary film Daughters of Lost Fathers, created by AFDA alumni, won Best Short Form Documentary at the Simon Sabela Awards.

The film also received a nomination in the category of Best Micro Budget Film.
Daughters of Lost Fathers tells a deeply personal and emotional story of two young women who open up about the absence of their fathers during their upbringing, and how this absence shaped their lives into adulthood. The documentary explores the psychological and emotional impact of growing up without a father, especially in the context of their father being a public figure, a man who had the strength to fight for his country, but sadly, not for his daughters.

The story follows the girls from childhood through to the death of their father, ending with his final request to one of his daughters: to include him in one of her productions, a request that inspired the making of this film.

The team behind the documentary includes the following AFDA alumni:
Elihle September – Producer
NIHSS Executive Producer in association with uKZN
Sesiphiwe Zwane – Director, Writer, Editor, VFX, Voice-over, Casting Director
Lindokuhle Mthimkhulu – Assistant Director, Script Supervisor, Editor
Andiswa Zama – Cinematographer
Andile Ntuli – Cinematographer
Nqobile Cele – Marketing
Sibahle Zulu – Participant (whose story is featured in the documentary)

Daughters of Lost Fathers has opened a vital conversation around fatherlessness in the public sphere, and this accolade not only honours that courage, but sets the stage for an expanded life: the film will be submitted to international festivals later this year, with broadcast and outreach plans in development. AFDA extends its warmest congratulations to the entire team and applauds their contribution to storytelling that heals, empowers, and inspires.

#StartYourCareerAtAFDA #AFDA #SimonSabelaAwards #AFDAalumni #Trailblazer #AFDAAlumni #SouthAfricanFilm #SupportLocalFilm #FilmFestivalSeason #ProudlyAFDA #HumansOfAFDA

AFDA Alumni Documentary Daughters of Lost Fathers Wins Best Documentary Short at Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards 🎞

AFDA is proud to announce the short documentary film Daughters of Lost Fathers, created by AFDA alumni, won Best Short Form Documentary at the Simon Sabela Awards.

The film also received a nomination in the category of Best Micro Budget Film.
Daughters of Lost Fathers tells a deeply personal and emotional story of two young women who open up about the absence of their fathers during their upbringing, and how this absence shaped their lives into adulthood. The documentary explores the psychological and emotional impact of growing up without a father, especially in the context of their father being a public figure, a man who had the strength to fight for his country, but sadly, not for his daughters.

The story follows the girls from childhood through to the death of their father, ending with his final request to one of his daughters: to include him in one of her productions, a request that inspired the making of this film.

The team behind the documentary includes the following AFDA alumni:
Elihle September – Producer
NIHSS Executive Producer in association with uKZN
Sesiphiwe Zwane – Director, Writer, Editor, VFX, Voice-over, Casting Director
Lindokuhle Mthimkhulu – Assistant Director, Script Supervisor, Editor
Andiswa Zama – Cinematographer
Andile Ntuli – Cinematographer
Nqobile Cele – Marketing
Sibahle Zulu – Participant (whose story is featured in the documentary)

Daughters of Lost Fathers has opened a vital conversation around fatherlessness in the public sphere, and this accolade not only honours that courage, but sets the stage for an expanded life: the film will be submitted to international festivals later this year, with broadcast and outreach plans in development. AFDA extends its warmest congratulations to the entire team and applauds their contribution to storytelling that heals, empowers, and inspires.

#StartYourCareerAtAFDA #AFDA #SimonSabelaAwards #AFDAalumni #Trailblazer #AFDAAlumni #SouthAfricanFilm #SupportLocalFilm #FilmFestivalSeason #ProudlyAFDA #HumansOfAFDA

So far so good we can now declare davido MAN of the YEAR already coz he is literally smoking the YEAR already . from Tours, to streams, views and literally everything about the industry is going round in his circle.

3 TRACK'S from his 5IVE album has successfully gathered 50 million+ streams each on Spotify .

Awuke ft YG Marley — 50 Million streams
Funds ft odumudublvck and chike — 61 Million streams
With you ft Omah lay — 57.4 Million streams.

All in 3 months and all song's from the album has crossed 5 million streams each .
This is the first time in his career he is achieving this in a short space of time . Davido has improved like seriously speaking .

This is Romeo Beckham, son of the legendary David Beckham, who decided to retire from professional soccer at the age of 22. Yes, really...

The reason? The young Englishman chose to dedicate himself to a modeling career and already has a contract with Safe Management, one of the largest entities in the fashion world.

The funny thing is that he barely played four minutes as a professional, in a friendly between Inter Miami and Barcelona in 2022.

Sarah Ogoke's achievement with D'Tigress and off the court is not celebrated enough.

Did you know that Ogoke is the only Nigerian to win five Women Afrobasket title in a row (2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025).

Ogoke has also been managing a medical career while proudly representing Nigeria. She is a Surgeon and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Premedicine from Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, Georgia and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) at the New York College Of Podiatric Medicine at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.

She is currently a nursing mother with a baby not even a year old yet she showed up for Nigeria at this year's Afrobasket.

That’s not just dedication, that’s heart.

Sarah Ogoke's achievement with D'Tigress and off the court is not celebrated enough.

Did you know that Ogoke is the only Nigerian to win five Women Afrobasket title in a row (2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025).

Ogoke has also been managing a medical career while proudly representing Nigeria. She is a Surgeon and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Premedicine from Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, Georgia and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) at the New York College Of Podiatric Medicine at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine.

She is currently a nursing mother with a baby not even a year old yet she showed up for Nigeria at this year's Afrobasket.

That’s not just dedication, that’s heart.

Dear Parents,

There are things that parents do that makes me wonder if they know the implications. In my teaching career, I've come to realize that children who are well brought up produce better results.

What I see these days is training the "butty" (aje butter) way which gets me scared of what will happen in the next 10-15 years.

I see eight year olds who don't bother to lay their beds.

I see 10 year olds served by the maid or "caring mum" on the table and they either don't pack the table or they just dump the plates in the kitchen for the maid or "caring mum".

Drivers carry the bags of
children above 5 years and the children call them "my driver".

Manual cloth washing is
gradually been replaced by
washing machines yet the maid or "caring mum" will be the one to do the laundry.

Children wake up and go straight to the TV and sleep late watching TV with mum and dad but mum and dad don't allow them read late.
They'll say "go and sleep".

I see parents play game for
hours on their phones yet
wonder why their children don't read and why their results are poor despite investment in expensive schools.

I see tweenagers and teenagers who can't cook common white rice because there's maid, nanny, cook, "caring mum" etc.

I see children who are addicted to cheating in exams, assignments, class work and the parents aren't taking conscious steps to correct it, instead some will bribe teachers to make their children first, teach them during external exams or take them to "miracle centres" to write their exams.

I see children who talk to their parents and other adults disrespectfully and all parents say is "children of nowadays are outspoken".

Your children's wardrobe is full of clothes but they don't have a single book.

You buy them lots of toys but you didn't buy them books.

I can go on and on.

See, when next you tell your
child not to do house chores,
study hard, etc, have it at the back of your mind that what you're saying is "don't take responsibility for your life".

I guess parents don't know that chores and morals are almost directly proportional to academic performance.

Haven't you thought of it that when our forefathers went to farm, fetched water, etc, before or after school, the world was a better place?

Haven't you thought of it that our local proverbs which have remained relevant were coined by unlettered men and women?

A Hausa proverb says, "Ka so naka, duniya ta 'ki shi..." favour your son and the world will reject him..." (vice-versa).

A Yoruba proverb also says, "eni a nwo ki wooran"... "those who make news don't watch news".

So when you're mentoring your children to be T.V. addicts you should understand what you're
grooming them to be.

There are TWO PAINS in life and everyone must suffer one; *PAIN OF DISCIPLINE* or *PAIN OF REGRET*.

When you're preventing your
children from going through *pain of discipline*, just understand that you're automatically preparing them for *pain of regret*.

Some parents feel that their
children's careers are secured because of their financial stand.

Now, let's do this analysis:
1. You get your children a job.

2. You make them take over your company.

3. You set up a business for
them.

1. If you get them a job and they have the wrong attitude at work like being late, talking rudely to clients, etc, which made the company lose a big contract, will they keep them there?

2. They take over your company and your company lost within three months an amount that you didn't make in your first five years in business due to their lack of discipline, will you pat them on the head and say I'm proud of you child?

3. They run the business shabbily and there's nothing to show for it within few years.

The earlier we stopped these
pampering the better. You will give an account to God for them.

Train your child in the way he
should go and when he is old, he won't depart from it.

Fans are now begging Naira Marley for forgiveness after the lies and their alleged involvement in Mohbad’s d£ath.

Truth always comes out. They may not have been involved, but their movement is what led them into the mèss and it affected their careers.

The b£ating, drvgs, and threats didn’t help. They were not in their best behaviour — and even that alone is enough to make people look at them differently.

We still can't judge

Good morning God's beloved. Thank God for another day. This day shall be our day of NONSTOP THANKSGIVING UNTO THE LORD FOR ALL THE GOOD THINGS HE HAS DONE FOR US. Ephesians 3:20-21(NLT) SAYS: Now all glory to God, WHO IS ABLE, through his mighty power at work within us, TO ACCOMPLISH INFINITELY MORE THAN WE MIGHT ASK OR THINK. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen. Please, throughout this day, just continue to give God praise and your earth(your marriage, finances, health, strength, business, career, ministry, etc)shall yield its increase and all those who have thought that it was over for you and your family will be amongst those you'll invite to join you in appreciating God in Jesus mighty name. Throughout today, may you receive heavenly packages, as you give God glory in Jesus mighty name. May those who think your life, or that of your husband or children or family member etc will end through that sickness, disease or prison sentence be disappointed because God has added more years as much as you desire, to your life and that of your loved ones in Jesus name. Thank God for this AUGUST HEAVENLY VISITATION WEDNESDAY.

#CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

JOIN THE FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, GIDAN MADI, SOKOTO STATE!

The Federal College of Education, Gidan Madi, Sokoto State invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions in the college:

Vacant Positions
Pharmacist (CONHESS 08)

Candidate must possess a good first degree in Pharmacy from a recognized institution, registerable with the Pharmacist Registration Board of Nigeria (PRBN), and have successfully completed the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) or obtained a certificate of exemption from NYSC.
Nursing Officer II (CONHESS 07)

Candidate must possess a good first degree in Nursing plus registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
Nursing Officer (CONHESS 08)

Candidate must possess a good first degree in Nursing plus registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) and have 6 years post-qualification cognate experience.

Medical Records Officer (CONHESS 06)

Candidate must possess a good National Diploma in Medical Records with at least 3 years post-qualification cognate experience and be fully registerable with the Institute of Medical Record Technicians of Nigeria.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (CONHESS 07).

ACADEMIC STAFF POSITIONS:
1. Lecturer I – Arts & Social Sciences

2. Lecturer I – Sciences

3. Lecturer I – Education

4. Assistant Lecturer – Arts & Social Sciences

5. Assistant Lecturer – Sciences

6. Assistant Lecturer – Education

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS:

1. Administrative Officer II

2. Accountant II

3. Librarian II

4. Higher Executive Officer

5. Executive Officer

6. Confidential Secretary

7. Technologist I

8. Technologist II

9. Senior Laboratory Technician

10. Laboratory Assistant

11. Library Assistant

12. Clerical Officer

13. ICT Officer

14. Procurement Officer

15. Store Officer

16. Driver/Mechanic

Candidate must possess a minimum of a second-class honors degree in Medical Laboratory Science with at least 1 year of cognate experience and should be fully registered with the Medical Laboratory Scientist Council of Nigeria.
Conditions of Service
As contained in the approved conditions governing the service of staff in Nigerian Colleges of Education.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and qualified candidates should forward a copy of their typed written application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, and copies of their credentials to the Registrar, Federal College of Education, Gidan Madi, Sokoto State. Applications should be submitted under confidential cover in sealed envelopes marked, 'Application for Employment - (State Category e.g., Lecturer I)' to:

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
Applications should reach the Office of the Registrar, Liaison Office of the Federal College of Education, Gidan Madi at Gobir Road, Old Airport, Sokoto, not later than six (6) weeks from the date of this advertisement, Before 4/8/2025

NOTE
Candidates should request their three (3) referees to send confidential reports on them under confidential cover directly to the Registrar at the above-mentioned address.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
For more enquiries, call: 08032684917

Signed: Garba Abubakar
Registrar/Secretary to the Council
Federal College of Education, Gidan Madi, Sokoto State

Marriage alone won’t make you happy or complete you.

Get a life.

I enjoy my marriage today not just because I have a man who loves me or lovely kids,

But I enjoy my marriage because I’m living a life of purpose and fulfilling my dreams.

Some of the women who are depressed in marriage are so because they made their whole lives about their partner or kids.

When the kids suddenly grow and get their own homes, they become unhappy, lost, and bitter.

Why? Because they never built anything for themselves.

Dear woman, marriage is a part of your life,not your entire life.

You still have dreams. You still have potential.

You were created with purpose before you became a wife or mother.

Don’t wait until you’re 50 to start asking, “Who am I outside this home?”

Develop your own passions.

Build a career, a brand, a mission, something that lights your soul up.

So that even when the house gets quiet and the kids move out, your life still feels full, because you’re not just someone’s wife or mother.

You’re you.

Build a life so rich and meaningful that marriage becomes a blessing, not a burden.

Your happiness is your responsibility.

Don’t abandon yourself in the name of love.

Immanuela Nwaigwe FIMC, CMC
Women Development Coach/Management Consultant.
I teach women personal development, financial independence and how to build wealth with their knowledge, skills, brains, experiences, expertise, and passion.