{"id":205823,"date":"2025-01-30T21:36:39","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T21:36:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/?p=205823"},"modified":"2025-01-30T21:36:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T21:36:39","slug":"there-will-be-ups-and-downs-laide-bakare-writes-to-self","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/2025\/01\/30\/there-will-be-ups-and-downs-laide-bakare-writes-to-self\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;There will be ups and downs\u201d \u2013 Laide Bakare writes to self"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Laide Bakare took to her Instagram page to share photos from the first edition of an event she hosted in Osun State over the weekend.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>She encouraged herself with nice words, reminding herself of the passion and dedication that have brought her this far.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has shared a heartfelt letter to herself, celebrating her achievement in hosting the first edition of an event in Osun State.<\/p>\n<p>The actress shared photos from the event, known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/2024\/11\/28\/laide-bakare-celebrates-davidos-uncle-gov-adeleke-on-2nd-year-in-office\/\">Osun Comedy Fest<\/a>, and expressed her pride and gratitude for the opportunity to share her vision and talents with others.<\/p>\n<p>In the letter, Laide Bakare encouraged herself to remember the passion and dedication that have brought her to this point in her career.<\/p>\n<p>She also acknowledged the support of those around her, stating that every person in attendance was a testament to the impact she has made in their lives.<\/p>\n<p>She wrote:<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<strong><em>From @laide.bakarehub To @laidebakare on Sunday at the first Edition of osun comedy fest Hello my dear Laide;<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>I want you to know that \u201cToday is a day that shines as brightly as your beautiful spirit! As you step into your event, I want you to know how much you are loved and cherished. Your hard work, passion, and dedication have brought you to this moment, and I couldn\u2019t be more proud of you!<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Remember, every single person there today is a testament to the impact you\u2019ve made in their lives. Your kindness and enthusiasm are infectious, and it\u2019s those qualities that have drawn so many to support you.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>As you share your vision and talents today, know that I am cheering you on with my whole heart. Let your emotions flow, embrace the connections around you, and soak in every beautiful moment. You\u2019ve poured so much of yourself into this, and it will shine through.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>There will be ups and downs, but through it all, you are surrounded by love and support. Everyone there believes in you, just as I do. You\u2019ve got this, and I cannot wait to see what you\u2019ll achieve today and beyond!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Sending you all my love and hugs!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Wishing you a successful event today Laide. 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