Wednesday, 25 May 2011

* YOU BEEN SNAP * YAWALETEENI HABARI MOTO MOTO NA PICHA ZA OPRAH WINFREY SURPRISE"

'I love you for making the difference in my life': Stedman Graham pays heartfelt tribute to partner Oprah Winfrey

*MKILETEWA HAPA NA FLORA LYIMO DESIGNER*
There were more cheers and tears today as the second and final part of the Oprah Winfrey Surprise Spectacular aired in the U.S.
Viewers were treated to performances from the likes of Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin and Usher while Oprah's long-term partner Stedman Graham paid a heartfelt tribute to her towards the end of the broadcast.
Taking to the stage at the United Center in Chicago, 60-year-old Stedman said: 'You are so special. I'm so proud of you.

From the heart: Stedman Graham says some kind words about his

long-term partner Oprah Winfrey in the final part of the Surprise Spectacular which aired today"

Moved to tears: The talkshow queen welled up as she was praised for all her hard work and the help she has given people over the years"

'It really amazes me that I got to be around a woman who changes people's lives every day and who also takes her own lunch to work.'
Graham, who has been in a relationship with Oprah since 1986, went on: 'I can't believe that a coloured girl from the back woods of Mississippi has done all that you have done.

Special person: Stedman told Oprah he loved her for the difference she has made in his life. The couple have been together since 1986, but have never married"

Celebration: Oprah hugs Usher next to actor Tom Cruise and Aretha Franklin as the show draws to a close"

'But what is really amazing is that you have done this... through God's amazing grace.
'I love you for making the difference in my life.'

R.E.S.P.E.C.T: Aretha Franklin shows how much Oprah means to her with a song"

The Surprise Spectacular was filmed last week and has been broadcast over two days.
It comes ahead of Wednesday's final Oprah Winfrey Show, which was taped today.

A song for you: Usher serenades Oprah during the star-studded recording, which was taped last week and aired in two parts on Monday and Tuesday"

Here's looking at you: Will Smith and wife Jada spot another guest about to pay tribute to Oprah"

For the final episode, the 57-year-old talk show queen appeared alone on her Chicago stage, talking to viewers about what they've meant to her during the show's 25-year run.
Fans leaving Tuesday's taping say Winfrey had tears in her eyes as the television icon described what she's learned from viewers and what she hopes they've learned from her.