WEST AFRICA’S YOUNGEST FEMALE WRITER-PHILANTHROPIST EXPOSED!
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number Nigerian youths have obviously decided to make the nation proud. Though the
nation is facing her most trying time with the nation’s currency losing its
value geometrically, hunger preying on all citizens, terrorism, militancy,
abduction and forceful/child marriage and many other similar ill vices making banner
headlines every other day. Some young citizens have taken up the challenge of
standing out and toeing the right paths.
Ms.
Precious Amarachi Nwankwo is among the numerous young positive minded, having
become an author and established an NGO at a young age. In today’s interview, our
crew kissed her.
Come
join us…
KamReports: Good Evening Lady
and Gentlemen, You are welcome to the Interview session with Realhart and KamReports. My name is Mr. Kanu Augustine
and with me is Mr. Ekeledo Kelechi Hart.
Miss Amarachi: Thank you
RealHart: Can
we know you?
Miss Amarachi: I'm Amarachi
Nwankwo, indigene of Isialangwa South in Abia State, a graduate of
Communication and Language Arts, University of Ibadan and the author of a
collection of poems titled “The Baobab Tree and other poems”.
KamReports: It is
obviously worthy to note that you are a writer. What other things do you do
apart from writing?
Miss Amarachi: I love to
reach out to the less privileged, visit places...especially historic places. I
also love news reporting
RealHart: How
are you achieving or intend to achieve this reaching out to less privileged
ones?
Miss Amarachi: One
of my strongest belief is that with God, the right attitude n the right people,
nothing is impossible. For this, I will work closely with people who share this
same passion and together, we will make it possible.
KamReports: You
are the Poet who authored “The Baobab Tree and Other Poems”. Can you tell us
about the poetry book and what prompted you into writing poetry amidst other
genres of literature?
Miss Amarachi: The book contains
collection of inspiring poems with themes on discipline, love, talent, hard-work,
dedication, to work, patriotism and many
more all targeted towards educating people on the right virtues that can
guarantee a life of fulfilment. I chose poetry out of the other genres because
I believe it is the only genre that allows me speak my mind as it is. Poetry is
a form of discourse where emphasis is more on the writer. Everyone loves to
hear 'from the horses mouth' because they probably believe the horse never
lies. (Laughs) No other genre could have provided me the opportunity
to pour out my heart straight to my audience.
RealHart: What
is all about this baobab tree that you centered your book on it?
Miss Amarachi: The Baobab Tree is
'legendary' it symbolizes so many things such as beauty, long life, fulfilment,
strength and wealth. There's something unusual about its physical appearance
yet it lives a very long life providing shelter, food, clothing, wealth and many
more to humans. There are so many lessons human beings can learn from the life
of the baobab. I gave the book this title to create expose my readers to the
virtues they can learn from this tree that can help them lead fulfilling lives.
RealHart: How
can one get a copy of the book?
Miss Amarachi: You can contact me on +2347069189290
for your hardcopy or soft copy; according to your preference.
KamReports:
There is what appears to be a chasm, a great gap between music and written
literature. People tend to listen to music as against reading. What is your
take on this?
Miss Amarachi: Both music and
written literature equally have a way of sending strong messages to the human
mind. Both are good and important. They can both be educating, informative and
entertaining. However, reading (written literature) helps you dwell more on
words and meaning. No wonder the popular saying, 'leaders are readers'.
Inasmuch as I encourage people to pay attention to what works for them (whether
reading or listening to music), I also think everyone should imbibe a reading
culture. It has a way of increasing our knowledge on so many aspects of life
that music alone may not provide.
RealHart: At
what mood (s) do you usually get inspiration to write poem?
Miss Amarachi: I write when I'm happy and
when I'm sad. I write about peopleandexperiences. I love to put everything down
in writing
RealHart: Ms. Nwankwo, who do you have as your role
model?
Miss Amarachi: I have lots of them... Mr.
Onyekachi Nwankwo, Joyce Meyer and Amarachi Ubani of channels television
RealHart: Tell us about the Noble Hearts' Foundation
which you founded.
Miss Amarachi: Noble Hearts Foundation
is a non profit charity organization founded to cater to the needs of less
privileged children.
KamReports: Tell us, when was Noble hearts Foundation
founded and what will you tag as its greatest achievement?
Miss Amarachi: It was founded
September, 2015. We are just coming up but there is hope. Our best is yet to
come. Watch out for NBHF!
KamReports: What are the prospects and challenges of
the organization?
Miss Amarachi: We wish to
touch the lives of less privileged children especially in the areas of their
feeding and clothing. The major challenge we are facing now is lack of funds to
get registered and carry out build a strong foundation.
KamReports: What prompted the foundation of Noble
Hearts Foundation?
Miss Amarachi: The need to
touch lives in a 'big' way.
KamReports: Before we draw the curtain, what do you
think should be the solution to the ever rising poverty rate of Nigeria's
citizens?
Miss Amarachi: Nigeria
citizens should stop expecting the government to provide solution. We must
begin to think and bring up ideas to create wealth through every legal means
available. This is a time for people to use their strengths and talents to make
their lives better. This is no longer the time to depend on oil money or white collar
jobs. We all must sit up and face the truth that lies before us- HARDWORK is
key!
RealHart: What is your own definition of life?
Miss Amarachi: Life is a gift. It is a
privilege. Cherish it, make the best use of it while it lasts
KamReports: You look quite young and a little 'too'
enterprising for your age when compared to so many other youths around. What
will you say about youths' misplacement of values and what advice would you
leave for them?
Miss Amarachi: Youths! It's
time to wake up to your potentials. We need to stop depending on the older ones
and do what we need to do. This is our generation and we have to make it the
best that has ever been. Youths are the future and the future is now here! The
earlier we realize this and stop living in the past, the better for us.
KamReports: What words will you leave for the
government, individuals and the society at large?
Miss Amarachi: Government should do
their best to redeem the trust the people had for them. Citizens should help
government to revive the society by doing their little bits of good, thereby
making themselves governable. Together, impossible is nothing!
RealHart: That said, we match the brakes on this
week’s interview Session with you Ms. Precious Amarachi Nwankwo. Thank you
immensely for investing your time with us. We do hope you will oblige us next
time we call on you, Ms.
Miss Amarachi: Thank you
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