25th September, 2013
Recently, celebrities from the Nigerian entertainment industry came together to support one of their own, Kate Henshaw, as she launched her long awaited autobiography.
The public presentation of the autobiography titled ‘The World of an Actress: My Story‘ introduces readers to Kate’s world, from her childhood to the present day, through pictures, was held at the Agip Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan Lagos .
“I intend to raise the much needed funds to support the charities with the proceeds from the sale of this book. Nollywood has lost many lives since we started, because I am somebody who loves to keep things, I hope with this book, I will take you down from where we are going,” said the actress who has been involved in various charities like Project Women, National Cervical Cancer Protection Council and most recently, The Global Initiative for Peace, Love and Care.
Special guests include Erelu Bisi Fayemi, wife of Ekiti State governor; Mr. Keith Richards, Managing Director, Promasidor Nigeria; Ifie Sekibo, Managing Director/CEO, Heritage Bank; as well as representatives from Samsung Nigeria, which she represents as an ambassador.
Erelu Fayemi praised the actress for being committed to her career right from when she first met her in 2006. She noted that Kate is a natural woman who possesses the most important kind of beauty which is inner beauty.
She also used the occasion to praise Nollywood for doing Nigeria proud.
Star comedian, Basorge Tariah Jnr, who was the anchor of the event also described her as consistent, persistent, good interpreter and a bundle of talent.
Other dignitaries present at the occasion included Mr. Ken Calebs-Olumese, Guv’nor, Niteshift Coliseum, Ibinabo Fiberesima, President, Actors’ Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Joke Silva, Funke Akindele, Ali Baba and Julius Agwu.
The talented actress studied Medical Biology at the University of Calabar. She has starred in over a 100 movies.