Turning 40 isn’t just a milestone—it’s a mirror. And for media personality MzGee, the reflection comes with raw honesty, resilience, and lessons forged in fire.
The Gee O’clock host, who celebrated her 40th birthday in early April, used the moment to offer a heartfelt message to her listeners. Speaking from experience and hard-won wisdom, MzGee laid out four life lessons that continue to guide her steps—lessons about trust, humility, discipline, and self-worth.
1. Never put your trust in man
“People are bound to disappoint you,” she said. “Even those who’ve shown you loyalty may one day let you down—not always out of malice, but life happens. Circumstances change. People change.”
MzGee shared how placing her trust in people has, at times, led to heartbreak. But one constant has remained: her faith. “Man can fail you, but God won’t. That’s the only guarantee I’ve held on to.”
2. Live within your means
In a world where pressure to perform and portray a glamorous life is ever-present, MzGee’s approach is refreshingly grounded. “You can’t pressure me,” she said firmly. “If I don’t need it, I won’t buy it. And if I can’t afford it, I won’t chase it.”
She credits her father’s financial discipline for this mindset, recalling his saying: “He who goes borrowing, goes sorrowing.” MzGee believes peace of mind is worth more than showmanship. “I may not live luxuriously, but I sleep well. That’s the luxury.”
3. Never despise humble beginnings
MzGee’s journey hasn’t always been easy. From living comfortably in Nigeria to selling sachet water in Ghana just to afford school fees, she knows what it means to start from the bottom. And she doesn’t forget.
“Don’t look down on someone because they’re struggling today,” she cautioned. “No condition is permanent. Some of the most successful people I know didn’t look like it initially.”
4. You can’t please everyone—so stop trying
For someone in the public eye, opinions are everywhere—but MzGee has learned to drown out the noise. “There will always be someone who doesn’t like you, no matter what you do. Don’t give a hoot,” she said with a laugh. “I can’t fit into everybody’s narrative—and I’m okay with that.”
A new decade, same authentic voice
As she steps into her 40s, MzGee isn’t chasing validation. She’s owning her truth, telling her story, and hoping others will find strength in it.
“Stop waiting for someone to rescue you,” she told her audience. “Sometimes, you have to be your own rescue.”
Watch her presentation below:
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