Thursday, 14 February 2013

GPI on Air – I’m a famous TV celeb in Calabar!!


One of the activities GPI does is a TV programme called GPI on Air, which is a 30 minute broadcast about topics relating to the girl child and empowering women. Its hosted by a presenter and GPI staff and various guests are invited to talk about different topics. I was nominated to talk about stress management along with my colleague and neighbour Emmanuel.

We went along to the studio and saw the first programme being recorded about valentine’s day which was with two GPI graduates who did so well. Then it was our turn! I wore one of my Nigerian made dresses and even put a bit of lipstick on! I was a bit nervous but overall enjoyed the experience. Talked about how some stress is a good thing, what causes stress, the physiological aspect of stress and how to manage stress. Despite not being asked many questions Emmanuel and I did well!

The first broadcast I missed due to being ill (see my malaria post!). But thankfully it was repeated and I watched the first half of the programme in my house – then of course nepa failed so I rushed to watch the rest next door with Emmanuel and his wife! It was so weird seeing myself on screen, I sounded so posh and British! They also filmed a lot from a side view showing my large nose (thanks Dad)!! But overall I was happy with my TV debut! Now want to get hold of a copy of the broadcast so I have it as a memory of my time here with GPI.

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