How Nneka made the most of her talent
I used to spend most of my spare time gisting with my friends, singing alone or playing with my baby sister.
One day, I made a joke with my friends about starting a singing group. At first, they laughed. Then they saw I was serious. So some of them joined.
We chose two days in the week to practice, with plans to sing in front of my house every Saturday evening to entertain passersby.
One day, we noticed the children from the compound listening to us practice some of our local songs. They cheered when we finished.
Soon some adults noticed us. Aunty Chidinma who was in the crowd invited us to sing at her church. They clapped for us when we sang there. They even gave us money.
From there, Mrs Madu a matron at our community health centre invited us to sing at the health centre.
When we sang at the health centre, I saw how happy the patients were when we sang in our own language. They didn’t want us to stop.
Now most girls in my area want to join our singing group. I even heard some boys have formed their own singing club.
I have made new friends from the singing group. We are like sisters in the group. Through the group we have been able to help each other with some of our challenges both at home and at school.
I am happy I can bring smiles to people’s faces in my free time.
What’s your passion? Like Nneka it can turn into a fun activity or way to build your confidence or even make new friends! You could learn a new skill or you could be like Nneka and start a group it doesn’t have to be singing it could be a book club, sewing club or dancing club.
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Wow so cool.I wish I was there because I do sing in my church and school
March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.
Wow my name sake I love that how will I join
March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.
that gd
March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.
Dat is gud.
March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.
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i day gret all
wonderful
March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.
My Free Time Is Useless Becos I Can't Settle Down And Something Tangible
March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.
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Hey Loveth6! You have the power to control what you do with your free time. You can start by doing something you love doing when you have time. This way you get to make productive use of your time always. Anything that is not productive or that will not make you feel satisfied should be cut off. This should be done slowly. Like they say, slow and steady wins the race. We hope this helps.
I luv 2 sing and i can compose tonicsopha of songs wit recorder bt i dnt knw hw 2 compose songs
March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.
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Hey Love! You can be a music director if you can compose with tonic sol-fa. All you need to do is look for a good composer/translator to help you compose them into songs. This should be someone you trust. We hope this helps.
I Love To Play Football Whenever Am Free And Sometimes I Dance Or Listen To Radio.
March 20, 2022, 8:04 p.m.
I love to read whenever am free..Some times i sing and dance..
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
I love writings and reading stories at my leisure time and I have written two stories so far,buh my elder sis is also writing a very nice story and I think it is better than mine.I want to just leave my own and allow her to continue,so that it will not look like I'm trying to copy her.Ireally want to publish my book. Please wat should I do?
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey 5432! Let me tell you a secret. When you look at what others are doing, you will get distracted. So express yourself and let your sister express herself. Every writer has their own style of writing and so your audience may just be different from hers. You can start by participating in our Your words competition where you stand a chance of winning airtime worth N500 naira. You can also participate in other writing competitions to gain confidence and also to reach a large audience. We hope this helps.
Hello big sis, I love acting alot. I feel better when acting. I featured in a lot of dramas in school but now I don't know how to go about making a career out of it. I really don't know where to start from. Please help me
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey Blezswit! Your career has already started. This is how the acting career of so many great actors started… in school dramas. Keep up the good work and keep developing your talent. You can also try joining other drama groups (just be sure you get the approval of your parents/guardians). We see a great actor in the making. All the best girl. We hope this helps.
Am a guy am i welcom or to go?
am good in comedy, dancing and singing
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
Hey..Am A Guy Here,am I Welcome
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey girl! Welcome to GEM Nigeria. We hope you like the stories. You can also invite your friends here.
i am gud in dancing
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
I'm gud in singing and dancing but am shy
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey Ejiro! You need to overcome your shyness and start showcasing your talent because the earlier the better. You can start by performing in front of small crowds (family members, friends and neighbors). From there, you move to fairly large crowds in your community and place of worship. This is just to boost your confidence. Once you overcome this, you can overcome anything. We hope this helps.
I'm gud in dancing and acting but very shy
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey Angel! You need to overcome your shyness and start showcasing your talent because the earlier the better. You can start by performing in front of small crowds (family members, friends and neighbors). From there, you move to fairly large crowds in your community and place of worship. This is just to boost your confidence. Once you overcome this, you can overcome anything. We hope this helps.
As for me I love dancing especially breakdance and I also write song,like gospel songs I love all those things when I have free time.
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
Am good in acting but know connection
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
Am very gud at dancing, but dont knw how to explore it
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey Petty! You can join or form a dance group in your religious organisation and also in your school/community. Practice! Practice!! Practice!!! Also, do not forget to carry a trusted adult along. It is very important. We hope this helps.
I am a make-up artist
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
I like drawing
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
I love acting
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
am very good at drawing,dancing and singing when my teacher call me to come and sing i will be shy my classmate will laught at me
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
I love writing, novels and poems
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
love dancing but I'm very shy....wish I would conquer my low self-esteem some day
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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If you love what you do, you jusf need to keep doing what you love even if its admist people
Teaching
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
i love to tell joke but i feel shy went telling it.
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
Am new here am welcome
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
I luv gisting, singing nd smetimes preachinh.
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hello am a guy am my welcum...
Nelking,can we be friendz am a female sexy
I love singing in the CHURCH,SCHOOL,HOME.ETC I spend my free time to write down song,crack joke. I hope one day I will be on top.
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
i luv dancing,singing etc.
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
SExy guy can we be Friendz,cute Boy
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
I think i prefer acting on my free time
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
I love dancing and singing
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
I love singing nd also a choir
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
i love writing
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
I am a Musician.
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
i spend my free time sowing
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
I SPEND MY TIME READING NOVEL
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hi can we be friends I need a friend
I'd luv reading any article at all...Big sister how can i form a club cox people who like reading aren't easy to comeby at my area! i'd perform @ church,school and i see their cheer.I mean i speak the inspiration words i've learnt of heart!
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey Grachi! This is very interesting. Yes, it is hard to see people that love to read in the society. Springster gives not only stories but also provide answers to questions that girls ask. So you can gather a few friends, read stories and also question and answers to them. Tell them to bring more friends. Share ideas together, encourage one another and share Springster stories together. You can come back here to share your experience with other girls here. We look forward to you building an offline Springster community wherever you are.
grachi we were close to each other it would hv been vivasiouse n great bu belive u just hv to keep serching like am doin n gonna get dem someday
i lv reading n writting histories,addventures,inspirative facts of life n many more, at tyms too i sing while playing ma guiter, bu hw can i push ahead? I just dont get it allllllllll
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
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Hey Jacksonbeltspark! First of all, we think you are putting so much pressure on yourself. You need to calm down. Secondly, you have really great talents already. You can either choose to explore them all or focus on the one you have the most passion for. We hope this helps.
Datz nice @Jacketpot
I 2 Luv Readin Nd Writin Nd I've Got A Niz Voice 2 Nd Rily Want 2 Sing Bt I Cnt Face D Crowd,dy Wear My Courage Down. Otukeyo?(wot Do I Do?)
Now we're getting closer,Jackson
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
I love reading so i listen to people to inspire for me to Write articles Later.I do more of Humanity!
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
How can i share a story like this
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
Hi.....am new here,am i welcumed
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
I luv singing nd dancing,listining de gv me joy.whenever am alone i do sing...hip popz,gosple,bongo,most especially western songs
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
I Am A Writer With Abt 10 Bulky Unpublished Books Stacked In My Drawer, I Want 2 B An Optrician Bt Den I Want 2 Publish My Buks Nd No Money. Wot Do I Do Big Sis
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
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Hey Lohap! That's great to hear! You can start by participating in writing competitions like our Your Words competition for free publicity and also gifts. Also, we advise that you submit your articles to media houses to publish. Most of them are open to accepting good articles. You do not always have to start with publishing a book, start with getting your work out and who knows who you get to meet. We wish you the very best!
I am so greadful its so nice
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
I am very good and autonamites
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
It so nice
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
I love the story
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
I love dancing too
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
That very nice of her keep it up
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
Lol
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
Luv writing stories
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
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Same
Me too
Singing and write songs
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
Hey Big Sis! when will the winner of the story competition be announced? I really want to know if I won.
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
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Hey Itxqueenannie! The winners are usually not announced but rather, we contact the winners to inform them they have won the competition. Winners have not been announced yet. We hope this helps.
So I didn't win? Sad face and Big Sis why is the competition still on? How many winners Big Sis?
At free time,i write songs
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
Hey gurlies,am new here.nice room
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
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Ur welcome to Springster
I spend my free time by writting novels
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
If u believe in urself u can make it
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
i lv dancing and singing
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
wonderful sinero I love that thank
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
Inspiring and aspiring
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
Love dancing but I need more efforts
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Smiles u can just keep trying viv
passionate in singing, dancing and teaching
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
I love singing even when am alone an also around ma friends day laugh me but I believe someday I will turn it to real life
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
i spend my free time playing my guitar and singing to the rhythms
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Awwn macsmith5...ur lucky u know how to play guitar....i wish i knew how...but i can sing but no very well.still working on my vocals
Funny mari-b good luck
I love to be acting buh i do perform it myself in the front of our mirror,bcus most of my friends dnt like it .
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Love! Keep doing it. You are practising and getting better at your talent. This is the way to go!
tanx u
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
I luv 2 dance,sing,plaintin of hair n alxo i cn act bt d problem is am alway indoor,no goin out n xo on cus of who am stayin wit.I always tink of usin al dis talent of mind 2 add value 2 ma lyf bt i dnt kw wr n hw 2 start 4rm.Ma aunty tink dt if u go out,u r goin 2 a man or a gal's house dtz y am indoor.i rili need ur hlp tanks
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Nella! See this as an opportunity to perfect your plaiting hair, singing and dancing skills. The fact that you cannot go out does not mean that you cannot still do these things. This is a phase that probably needs you to train more. So sing in the shower, dance in front of the mirror and plait family member's hair. Also, try to gain the trust of your aunty and also let her know that your going out is not for bad intentions. We hope this helps.
Yea,i do plaitin ma cousin's hair al d tym n i do sing n dance evrydy at home n alxo in chur especialy wen we hv youth week in church.bt i rili wan 2 join group dance atside 4rm chur
I love singing and when ever i sing our neighbors admire the problem is how to start
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hello dear that's a nice stuff you know???? My suggestion would be that whenever you want to sing,use your headphones,play songs and you'll realise that it would become part of you to be singing always...I hope this helps.
Hey Remedy16! Dopeman has said it all. You can always start from there. Also, look for opportunities in your school, place of worship, environment where you can showcase your talents. This can be done for money or just publicity. You do not have to wait anymore. Start now! We hope this helps
I like singing to nd i wil love to build it up
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
SINGING
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
i luv dancing but dnt have d courage coz wen i c odas dancing i feel discourage
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
EVRY TIME IS MY FREE TIME
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
I love to sing too
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
i lv 2 sing, dance, & bake but wen i see other dance i feel discourage becoz i can't dance very wel
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
Wat can a person do when he/she has free time
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
i am an up coming music musician,so i have nothing to worry about.
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
wow interesting! I'll never give up i'm a rapper too
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
It is good
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
it's courageous,and inspiring.
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
I spend my free time on creating new songs
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
I write a lot ,I also help my class mates at higher institution to do their assignment.
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
My free time is spent alone, thinking of what the future holds.....
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
I spend my free time singing nd sometimes writing
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
i rarely have time for fun cause am the eldest with 3 younger ones however my dad dosent encourage friends so most times i see fun as singing, reading nd sleeping.
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
.I.AM.17.YEAR.OLD.ILEV.IN.GBOKO
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
bigsister i do not use to have fun time i alway stay at home,& i do not use to feel like going any were, even if i feel like going to a friend's house my parent will not let me to go pls help me bigsis.
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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Hey chioma! Thanks for the comment. We are so sorry about what you are going through. We understand that some parents do not allow their kids to go out but you can have fun at home. Another thing is that you can invite your friends over (if your parents are okay with it). Also, you may want to talk to your parents about this and also try to gain their trust. We hope this helps
Thanks big sister
Wow!!!! It's intresting
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
I didn't have my time in my self
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
I Make Use Of My Free Time Either Reading Or Singing But I Also Want To Be Like Nneka I Want To Create Mindblowing Things So Dat I Would Also Be Noticed By People But Dont Know Hw Yet
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
How do I tell my parents that I need to go out in order to have personal time n reflection moment
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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Hey Springster! Thanks for the comment. You know your parents better than we do so you know when they are in a good mood or in a bad mood. You need to choose the right time and also know that your parents need to trust you so that they can be free to let you go out. So try not to be cunning or tricky with them so that it can be easy for them to trust you and your decisions. We hope this helps
writing short poems and stories,singing and reading
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
i can sing other people's music perfectly but i cant compose my own. does that make me a good singer? can i become a musician with just my voice?
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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Hey oberdblake! Thanks for the comment. Yes, you can. There are so many successful musicians that pay people to write their songs for them. You do not necessarily need to know how to compose songs to be a successful musician. We hope this helps
can i put smiles on peoples by posting topics 4rm d textbook on d social media?
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey Lola! Thanks for the comment. Everyone has what makes them smile so this is different for everyone. Feel free to post what you are comfortable with on your social media (as long as it is not mean and unhealthy for others). Remember that whatever you post will be tied to your account and you will be accountable for it. We hope this helps
Big sis pls l need ur advice, l dont want to write post utme because after writing jamb my aunties and uncles told me that they dont have money to sponsor me further so l don't know what to do.
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey EMMANS! Thanks for the comment. You can raise money for your post utme exams. There are so many businesses you can start that do not require huge capital. Sometimes, they do not require any capital at all. Do you like children? You can babysit babies in your neighborhood for a price. Do you like to do laundry? You can wash people's clothes and cars for a price. Do you know how to make hair? You can do that for your friends and for girls in your neighborhood and charge them for it. This and more are ways for you to make money without spending money. We hope this helps
Hi bigsis,in my compound there are lot of children but am de oldest,when ever i want 2 play with dem,my mum do say i should go and read my book.Wat should i do?
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
Nice of that . Am a comedian and also and actor lukin for the oppotunity to perform
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
I can write can i form a literary group at school
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
big sister I want to be medical doctor (a dentist and a dietary doctor) then after that I would like to go into the music industry then into movie is it cool big sister?
March 20, 2022, 7:56 p.m.
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Hey jbaby005! Thanks for sharing this with us. It is cool as long as it is what you want.
big sis I like dancing I wanted to join a dance group but my parents wont allow me they do not all
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
big sis I like dancing I wanted to join a dance group but my parents wont allow me they do not allow me to go to the market alone, buy clothes with our money and others pls what should i do
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.
i love cooking,baking,decorating and so on and i wanted to join a catering institute and my parent allowed me
March 20, 2022, 7:54 p.m.