To ascertain whether having a godfather is right or bad, we need to understand what it means to have a godfather, and who's a godfather.

I've heard lots of Christians speak against the idea of having godfathers.

The irony is, as I watched those people's lives closely, I realized they're people who even abuse the concept and practice of godfather. 

For instance, it's a common practice among us that when people get into position of leadership, they often do things to favor people they consider their "boys" within the organization.

These are godfathers, but in an abusive way. 

You see, a godfather is close to a mentor. But I feel a mentor plays a broader and bigger role than a godfather.

Isaac Newton is reputed to have said that if he ever succeeded, that's because he had people upon whose shoulders he stood.

A godfather is that person upon whose shoulders we stand tall.

We may go farther than them in life. We may achieve more. We may succeed better than them. But that's because they've given us their shoulders so we could stand on. 

In a work organization, a godfather is that senior or superior officer who shows you the ropes, teaches you the politics of the organization, shares his experiences with you so you may learn, corrects or rebukes you when you're treading the wrong path, cautions you against bad association, shows you the right track, guides you with the right counsel, creates opportunities for you to put your skills and potentials into use, recommends you for tasks he knows you can do, deters you from taking up tasks that you may not be good at, and lots more.

Generally in life, godfathers are experienced people who allow others to learn and grow from their experiences.

I may say more about this subsequently. But let me pause here for now.

Let me point you to Christine Ishanpepe Vihishima. She does a good job at this.

She's a godmother to many. She too has godfathers. When you get close to her, you understand this better.

With my whole heart, I can boldly tell you that I have godfathers. And I'm glad that God has given me the right godfathers who are genuinely interested in my growth and progress in life. 

I'm learning and growing under them.

Please, get yourself at least, a godfather. And commit yourself to being one to others. 

Thank you.

To God be the glory the Nigerian Nollywood actor also known as a legend, Mr. Ibu is back home from the medical treatment healthy and strong. 

Recall sometimes ago, Ibu news was circulating social media concerning his health challenge. Some reports claims one of his leg was cut off while others said nothing happened to his leg. 

Well, his back home has proven some of the media fake news. On a photo and video posted by another Nollywood actor, Ken Erics on Facebook shows Mr. Ibu is strong and sound. His two legs are okay. 

Ken wrote' “Mr. Ibu is back home”. The Nollywood actor also expresses excitement as he shares a video from his visit to the veteran actor.

May the name of the Lord be praise. I pray for me health and long life as we look forward to have him in the Nollywood industry. 

Kindly share this good news to others.