News
VENO tv: Mama's Love For Children Unveiled! The story of Mama Ekundayo, the Kogi woman who raised over 500 orphans and abandoned children.
Date: 20-04-25
In 2007, she adopted her 469th child, and by the year 2008; she had already cared for over 500 children. This act earned her the nickname “Olomo yeye”, which means someone with many children.
Mama Ekundayo has been described as the Mother Theresa of Africa, because she dedicated most of her life to take care of orphans and abandoned children in the society.
Her lifestyle projected the meaning of her name, “Ekundayo,” which is translated to mean, “tears have turned to joy” in Yoruba language.
Mama Ekundayo, who’s real name is Janet Ekundayo gave birth to five children of her own, but that did not stop her from adopting other kids because of her love for children.
She enjoyed the company of little children, therefore taking care of them came naturally to her.
In 1969, Mama Ekundayo made a decision to dedicate the rest of her life to taking care of orphans and abandoned children.
For over 50 years, Mama Janet Ekundayo ran the Ekundayo Orphanage Home in Isanlu Makutu, Kogi state. She has been described as one of the most influential Kogi Women of all time.
Among her kids is popular Nigerian Musician and Photographer TY Bello.
Credit || Kogii State Hub
#HeavenlyMandate
Date: 20-04-25
In 2007, she adopted her 469th child, and by the year 2008; she had already cared for over 500 children. This act earned her the nickname “Olomo yeye”, which means someone with many children.
Mama Ekundayo has been described as the Mother Theresa of Africa, because she dedicated most of her life to take care of orphans and abandoned children in the society.
Her lifestyle projected the meaning of her name, “Ekundayo,” which is translated to mean, “tears have turned to joy” in Yoruba language.
Mama Ekundayo, who’s real name is Janet Ekundayo gave birth to five children of her own, but that did not stop her from adopting other kids because of her love for children.
She enjoyed the company of little children, therefore taking care of them came naturally to her.
In 1969, Mama Ekundayo made a decision to dedicate the rest of her life to taking care of orphans and abandoned children.
For over 50 years, Mama Janet Ekundayo ran the Ekundayo Orphanage Home in Isanlu Makutu, Kogi state. She has been described as one of the most influential Kogi Women of all time.
Among her kids is popular Nigerian Musician and Photographer TY Bello.
Credit || Kogii State Hub
#HeavenlyMandate
LINKS
- Entertainment VENO tv: Tacha Shows Up With Her Daughter At AMVCA Red Carpet- VENO tv: CP BODE OJAJUNI RECEIVES CHINESE CONSULATE DELEGATION; REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO SECURITY OF CHINESE NATIONALS AND INVESTMENTS IN OGUN STATE
- VENO tv: Court Dismisses Omoyele Sowore’s No-Case Submission Against Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Orders Him To Enter Defence Over Alleged Cybercrime Charges × Sowore Asks Judge To Recuse Himself
- VENO tv: Politics Lagos 2027: Faleke Escorts Hamzat To Submit APC Governorship Nomination Form
- VENO tv: US vs Iran — Bishop Ojo Warns Trump Against Renewed Bombing
- VENO tv: FEATURE STORY Owamiran of Esa-Oke, Oba Adeyemi Adediran, Passes On
- VENO tv FEATURE STORY: Mahmud Sadis Buba: The Rising Political Voice Seeking to Redefine Representation in Sabon Gari
- VENO tv: Politics! 15 “Minutes of Interruption” Between Akpabio & Oshiomhole
- VENO tv: BUSINESS FEATURE J-SHALOM HOSPITAL: The Home of Complete Rehabilitation and Mental Stability
- Ogun Deputy Speaker Disowns Yewa South APC Endorsement Claim, Denies Signing Rotation Agreement
- VENO tv:"FEATURE EniOlorunopa: The Psychiatrist Who Survived Storms, Betrayal and a Decade of Silence By Bishop Dr.Sanya Ojo
- VENOtv: *ILESA HIGH COURT RULING ON OWA STOOL: PROCEDURAL IRREGULARITIES STRENGTHEN ARIMORO’S POSITION, LEGAL DEBATE CONTINUES* ?
- VENO tv: Business Access Holdings Delivers Over N1trn PBT, Signals Strategic Shift To Value Creation
- VENO tv: Appointment! FirstBank Confirms Appointment of Olayinka Ijabiyi as Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications
- CJPAN Celebrates UBA Corporate Topshot, Nasir Ramon on His Birthday
- FEATURE STORY VENO tv: My Background Led Me Into Charity — Aisha Achimugu Declares
- VENO tv SPECIAL REPORT Beware! Bishop Ojo Exposes Fraudsters’ Modus Operandi
- VENO tv: CJPAN Honours Access Bank’s Olakunle Aderinokun @ 55
- VENO tv: Popular Actor Ogogo, Olalekan Oba, Tayo Rasaq Shine at Treasure2 Residence Unveiling in Abijo GRA, Lekki
- VENO tv BIRTHDAY HONOUR: OLOTA CELEBRATES IYALODE WITH TOYOTA JEEP
Page 1 of 58 [Next] [Last Page]
