"Having access to great people is a blessing" Adesua Etomi Wellington writes


Actress and singer, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, has said it's a blessing and not a threat to surround oneself with more successful people.

 

She reposted a popular quote on her Instagram story and added: “Smarter, more accomplished, more talented, more disciplined, richer, wiser, etc = blessing.

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