Big Brother housemate, Geraldine iheme book launch -Disfigured Emotions

Big Brother Housemate Geraldine Iheme officially launched her first novel ‘Disfigured Emotions’ held at the Oriental Victoria Island,29th December 2010 amidst a lively sizeable audience. Basket Mouth was on hand to compere the event. The book was preceded by a Red Carpet session in a cool breezy evening. Jacqueline Iheme was well grounded with the synopsis, a brief story and process of the book and the writer. A happy mother, Mrs. Iheme took her turn to praise her loving daughter ‘ she reminds me of her late father’ asking for support from all for the book, as she was the first to launch the book on the night. It was followed by review of the book by Mrs. Obasi. The launch continued with support from Chief Emeka Etiaba, Chief Mrs. Nina Ekechi,Mrs. Ify Anasomu Akerele- DG Chamber of Shipping, as several support was welcome from the audience. Mrs. Fisayo, Principal Christ the Cornerstone International School ( CTC), also rained praises on her former student, as well support the book launch. Just to make the audience feel the grips of the book, as several short verses were read by Doyin Fisayo, Odunayo Balogun and Mitchell Udeze. It was the turn of Geraldine Iheme to speak about her book, according to her it took her three years to write the book. She decided to write it, because a lot of issues are not been talked about and it is hurting in every sense. In her words “it is a fiction novel, it’s in a world that exists only in my head”, as she invites everyone to come experience that world. To her her it’s a captivating and intriguing story of unspoken truth and a definite ‘must read’. Fellow housemates from South Africa and Mozambique were present to give their own support. The night was blended with comedy by Basket Mouth and Fx and musical performances by super vocalist Bez and sensational Modele and chike. It was indeed a memorable evening, and a book launch experience that has never been experienced before.