Mc Olivia Events

My Rii, Thank you for so many years of unparalleled friendship. No one has come as close as you. You have taught me the true meaning of sisterhood. We have learnt so much together and there is no adventure that you have not been a part of. It happened so fast. One moment, we’re enjoying curry noodles and egg in that tiny room we happily shared for a whole year in the University and the next I’m getting married. It all really happened so fast, the days we would come back tired from fellowship and set alarms to wake and read in the middle of the night, oh how you were such a pest those nights, relentlessly calling till I joined you. But I finally learnt to wake up and do what must be done. Oh, Ray’s definitely a big wake-up! I’m writing this, right now, in the quiet of the night. This night, I want to tell you how much I’ve looked forward to having you with me on my wedding day. We often joked about it in our single days but it’s really happening and a part of me ...

Hello lovelies, Over the past few weeks, I've had the pleasure of proposing to all of my bridesmaids. I wanted it to be special for each of them.  (Check out proposals on previous posts  www.mcoliviaevents.blogspot.com  ). It's been such an adventure and seeing the beautiful smiles on their faces, and the surprise on some, has made it totally worth it. I was truly terrified that someone might say no for some reason but it's been all good so far. From my African friends who have never been to Nigeria before to those who are not even in the continent. Issa Intercontinental Wedding Parry! 💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃. The funny thing is, I've never had the privilege of being part of any bridal train because no girlfriend of mine ever asked me. I was always asked to be the MC on their special days, downside of being a great Wedding MC. While it is 💯 fun, I can't help the 😬😬😬😬😬😬 feeling that now I'd never know what it feels like to be a bridesmaid, EVER! So, ...

B nwa, I have loved you since before you were born. And our friendship began while you were still a foot stamped against mummy's womb and I would try to grab you and trace out your entire figure. You came into my life and took all the attention, but you gave it all back with so much affection. Watching you grow has been one of my greatest joys in life. From being your guardian in primary/secondary schools and University to being your agent when you chose modeling. And that's the crazy thing, you managed to grow beyond the very little girl you once were to this tall shapely queen that I can't even conveniently knock again. Sigh. You've come out way better than I could ever have imagined. Exceptionally creative, Godly, smart and just plain awesome! And you finished that course and even got your own job. My astronomer baby that will take me to the moon. I'm so proud of you and what you've accomplished in your young life. I will miss you. But I'm so gl...

My dear Utchay, In these weeks that we've discussed locations and dresses, and you've been very particular about finding a theme that reflects my relationship perfectly, I realize I want you for keeps.You know what love is because you know God. My fiancé is Uche, so there must be something special about you too. I've felt it over the years, every time you have shared in my success online. And every time you have pushed forward in your career or reached out to help humanity stand tall. What you must know is that while some friendships are by chance, my best friendships are by choice. And I choose you. You are dedicated, kind and smart. My kind of woman! You've eluded me for so long, and although we were next door neighbors for an entire school year, we didn't maximize our friendship. Finally, here's an excellent opportunity for us to start over again. You already know I'm getting married and every bride needs something new for her wedding day, I w...

Dera, My fair sister. It is still a mystery how our sisterhood started. All I remember is how classmates started calling you my sister in FGCE, more than ten years ago. It was a joke, at first, till you made me proud by passing Jamb and joining me in the University of Nigeria. When our roommates concluded we were sisters, there was no going back. We became sisters for life. Our friendship has grown through the years, from the days you were my emergency stylist, to the time we shot skits together. You've always been there for me. It's funny how even now that we've become adults, I am still just as fond of you as I've always been. You'll always be the first girl that ever got through to me, from being neighbors, to friends and now sisters. You're my favorite childhood friend, my only childhood friend actually. The most caring and generous one. And I'm so proud of the lady that you are now. My Physiotherapist. 😘😘😘. Dera, remember when I used to blu...

Hey pretty girl, Everybody needs a Peppy in their life, I'm glad you're in mine, and oh so miraculously. I guess you never knew how we became friends. I'll tell you. One day, a certain medical doctor visited me at the TV Station where I worked in Enugu state. At the end of his visit, he recommended you. He said 'Olivia, you'd really like Peppy, you guys are so alike and have similar interests, and you post about nearly the same stuff on Facebook, I wonder how you were never friends all these years'. He was so sure we'd hit it off and it's been a few years since his visit and he has never been more right about anything. Your friendship is golden. It took a mutual friend to wake me up to what had been right before me for ten whole years. We went to Federal Government College Enugu for 6 years, we were too distracted to notice each other. Then destiny tried her match making skills on us for 4 years in the University of Nigeria, and we totally ignored ...

Esi, I did not know why I was drawn to you at first. Then came our creative night at the President Obama Young African Leaders Initiative at GIMPA. That night, as you shook the entire room with war cries and led our great army of men, delivering us into great victory, my eyes were opened. In directing the story of Nana Yaa Asantewaa of the Ashanti Empire, it was clear to me that we needed a unique character. You appeared an unlikely choice for a Warrior Queen Mother because you were the smallest in our Rokel River group, but I dare say you are the bravest. It was on that day while thunderous ovation rent the air after our performance that I really took interest in you. And in following the work you fearlessly do for the true freedom of Young African Girls, I have come to know that you are indeed the Nana Yaa Asantewaa of our time, hero of the Girl Child. It's exactly one year since I met you in your beautiful home country, Ghana. In that time, I have seen you take on contro...

Dearest Azonto, You and I have been through so much together, we've laughed and prayed and fought battles together. We've even been cats and dogs sometimes, and that's the true flavor of sweet friendships. Our story is one that you and I know better than anyone else. But there's a part of that story I'm guessing even you do not know. It is the story of the day we met, or rather the day I met you. We were in the same car coming from town after a Church Program. You were in your first year, I believe. I was drawn by the tiny sobs that came while you told another friend in the car a story. As I listened to your selfless tale (more like eaves-dropped), I knew I wanted to be a part of your life. That moment, I said a prayer for you. And many more as the years went by. In the beginning I never quite understood you. One moment you were such a drama queen and the next, you were the sweetest girl ever. And then there were days when you lifted up your voice in worship...

My dear Bube, Lady with the magic brush. You were the First Lady to beat my face into perfection. 😉😉😉. While writing this, I pictured you feeling quietly alarmed and trying to be courageous that night we had a shoot that lasted well into the night, three years ago. You stayed on set with me on that cold night, devoted and fearless till we couldn't shoot any more. It didn't stop you from coming out again and again whenever I needed you. You're an amazing friend. Fine girl, no pimple. Worshipper of the most high God. And driven entrepreneur. I really appreciate you, my dear. As my sister from the same Amokwe gan gan, I know you won't let me carry last on my special day.  It is your excellent spirit that I need to ensure that everything goes right. I need you by my side, because someone has to teach all my 'breakdancing' bridesmaids our original 'Achikolo' dance. I've seen you do it once, I'd love to see you do it in my honor. And after a...

Nwii of life, You're an exceptional friend. With you, I realize how true it is that we must never judge a book by its covers. And I wonder whose idea it was to make first impressions so important. Girl, I would have missed out on so much if God didn't step in to open our eyes when he did. Looking back, I can't believe we spent an entire year as next door neighbors in the University of Nigeria and never got beyond fellowships mates. Sigh. I nearly missed you, but thank God nearly doesn't kill a bird. This past one year, I've enjoyed your sarcasm and wit, and your friendly snooping that uncovers the best gists. 😂😂😂😂😂 It is that relentlessly inquisitive nature of yours that has pulled me out of the dark time and again. You fascinate me Chinwe, how you are always so graciously quick mouthed on social media but appear to be quiet in person. I've never been able to figure it out. And I hope I never do. Because I want to be perpetually in awe of y...

Lucy, I miss you. And I don't like that you're not in Lagos. Lol. I know that's an odd way to start a proposal but girl, a lot has happened that I wish you were around for. All the while you were in the UK for your masters, I wondered who was bothering you. I mean, it was such a pleasure to bother you back in the university. You're such a sweetheart and your accommodating spirit is enormous. I spent over two years in the Lion's den before I discovered you, or was it you who discovered me. I wonder why it took so long. You were my first real friend in the Economics department, the one person who really looked out for me there. I'm grateful that our friendship went far beyond midnight reading, discussion classes and the University of Nigeria. I miss your noodles, o reluctant cook. And I'll surely have it again soon. And yea, there's this guy that's been asking a million questions about you. All I could tell him is how sweet and caring and charm...

Chika darling, The long nights are over. I have been found by the One. I see your excited giggles when I close my eyes sometimes. Smiles from the first time I told you I have a man now. And the day I told you I was engaged, you looked like I had finally announced Maranatha! There's a thankfulness in my heart as I write this. It stems from the nights we discussed the issues of purpose, and romance over large heaps of laundry. You were there for me through one of the deciding moments in my life. Those nights we had long talks in Akpabio, my resolve was born. I decided to wait earnestly for the man God has designed for me. The one who is my destiny. In those nights, it didn't matter how long it would take, having a sister that also understood the struggles of the Single Christian Lady but is completely committed to God made it easier to wait for the promise. A promise of love, two thousand and seventeen Rays of love. Thank you Chika, you are a true friend. And while many m...