Team of Celebrities Host Orphans at the Second Edition of Uti Leads the Stars [PHOTOS]

The second edition of Uti Leads the Stars took place on the 20th of December 2013 at Calabar Hall, Surulere in Lagos.

Uti Leads the Stars was created in 2011 by Actor/TV Presenter/Model Uti Nwachukwu and the Fan Club execs with a mission to use celebrities to encourage their supporters, friends and fans to come out and cater for the needy by providing them with food, clothes and household items. Photos & more below:

This year's edition was a huge success, as young celebrities, fans, supporters and friends of Uti turned out in impressively high numbers bearing amazing gifts in high quantities to aid the needy.

The event was hosted by the larger than life Denrele Edun and a Redeemed Pastor: Pastor (Dr) Ayotunde Alao who made sure the widows, orphans, blind, deaf and dumb and others, enjoyed every minute of the event held in their honour.

Some of the entertainers who were there are: BBA's Melvin Oduah & Beverly Osu, Frank Oshodi, MORACHI, ACE, Chuddy K, Gulder Ultimate men- Michael Nwachukwu, Chris Okagbue and Dennis, Ik Ogbonna, Ogechi Asiegbu, Mr Anambra - Francis, Mr Nigeria Kenneth Okolie, Miss Nigeria Ezinne Akudo, Yolanda Okereke and Yomi Casual.

Morachi performing

Ace, Morachi and Chuddy K all performed their hit songs, putting laughter and joy in the hearts of children, as the vibrant crowd danced happily to their music.

Chuddy K performing 

Some notable brand sponsors were Davida who provided Ankara for the widows, 234givers who's mission is to promote charitable acts, Stand Up who's mission is to encourage and sponsor education in kids in makoko, Golden penny who supported with a huge number of edibles, 2jays who served all meals and De-Chef for the small Chops, Hisgrace Networks For The Drinks, Semils Magazine, Patricia Emordi (uniquemoore), Mrs Bimbo Bawa, Sandra Badaiki, Elizabeth Adelore, Tolu Adepoju, Mind Vision Pictures, Efe Lopez photography, Ariyawa Group, Redeemers University Team(RUN) and a whole lot More.

So many things were raised for the homes including bags of rice, clothes, shoes and food in abundance as 15 Homes were gifted that day. The homes felt so much love and happiness as they enjoyed the celebrity performances and wonderful food, drinks and charitable donations.

The children from different homes all took turns in showing off impressive talents in dancing and choreography by also entertaining/performing at the event.

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It was truly emotional, heart warming and deep. One fan was quoted saying : "God is here right now, there's so much love and blessing going on now and I do not regret being a part of this.May God bless and reward Uti and all who took part in this"

Some of the homes who attended and were celebrated are :God Wives International, Ajoke Group Of Widows, Amuwo Odofin Widows Association, Less privileged children Yaba, Sari-Iganmu Special School, Amuwo Odofin Orphan Comitee, God's Mind children Ijegun, Ile-Aanuolu School, Wesley School, Wesley school for deaf and dumb, Down syndrome foundation, central primary school, Makoko community Children, Modupe Cole and Bethesda Home. Scroll down for more photos:

Beverly Osu

Morachi 

Ik Ogbonna

Beverly Osu & Melvin Oduah

Ace

Ace

When Uti Nwachukwu was asked how he felt, he was short of words but managed to say a few words. Read below:

"I feel so so blessed! I'm so happy that God has used me as a platform to continue to care for victims of the society. It is Christmas time and it's a season to be thankful, sacrificial and generous!" He said

He continued, "This is my own way so saying thank you to God for such a wonderfully successful year! 2013 has been the best career year thus far and also a year of personal emancipation. I'm so grateful to God for his Grace and Mercies.
Hence Uti Leads the stars was revisited I feel really honoured that some of my friends came through for me. The ones I least expected to. Melvin and Ace really touched me with their redeemed pledges. 

The major surprise of the day was Chris Okagbue who dumb founded me with his donations and Ezinne who also left us feeling speechless. Thank you so much guys. To all the people who gave us food drinks and amenities for free or with massive discounts, May God refill and multiply all you have supported with. 
Normally I would not allow press in or let this out because I fear God and I don't not want to be hypocritical, but people need to see and hear so that next year more people will come out and support this cause  and be encouraged to redeem their pledges also. That being said a big thanks to Daviva, Golden Penny 2jays cooking, Semils and others who surprised me that day with unannounced donations. 

To my mentor in South Africa who supported us financially. Thank you. To my brother from my Village Hon Friday who also supported God bless you. To all my friends who gave their own portions, Ovie, David, Awele, the students who sent their widows mite.  

Words cannot express my gratitude. I am totally honored and I pray that you all harvest in 100 folds the seeds you have all sown. I'm still short of words.  
Finally to the wonderful women that run the Uti Fan Club (UFC) Mrs Pat, Mrs Oby, Ify and Joy. You are all angels sent by God to make sure we execute his will. Thank you Ladies. I count you all as part of my blessings! There's so much to say but I'll stop here by asking all out there to Pray for God to empower this initiate so we can reach out to more.  

Thank you and God bless. merry Christmas"

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