We are pleased to inform you that Hekima from Tanzania shall be performing at our AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN EAST YORKSHIRE TAKES PLACE AT MARY SEACOLE LECTURE THEATRE, UNIVERSITY OF HULL ON TUESDAY 21ST OF APRIL 2026

INFORMATION ABOUT HEKIMA CAN BE FOUND BELOW

Hekima
Hekima is a Tanzanian musician, songwriter, and community development worker
based in Kingston Upon Hull, UK. His musical roots run deep in the heritage of the
Ngoni tribe, originally from Southern Africa before settling in Northern Tanzania—a
culture renowned for its rich musical traditions.
He was the founder and lead singer of “Hekima and the Bongoflava”, a band that
enjoyed a successful run and released a well-received debut album titled “Sonrise”,
which was also showcased on BBC Radio Humberside.
Hekima musical style blends the tribal sounds of his childhood with influences from
reggae and hip hop, drawing inspiration from artists such as Bob Marley, Fela Kuti,
and KRS-One.
In recent years, Hekima stepped back from performing to focus on honing his craft
and dedicating himself to community development work. Now, he is ready to return
to the stage as a solo artist, performing with his acoustic guitar and the occasional
djembe drum, bringing a raw, soulful energy to every performance.
His future aspirations include forming a new band to showcase his evolved sound
and make an even greater impact through music and message.

AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN EAST YORKSHIRE TAKES PLACE AT MARY SEACOLE LECTURE THEATRE, UNIVERSITY OF HULL ON TUESDAY 21ST OF APRIL

AFRICA4U AND FRIENDS CIC will be organising THE VERY FIRST EVER Africa4u Awards for Africans in EAST YORKSHIRE taking place at The MARY SEACOLE LECTURE THEATRE, WILBERFORCE BUILDING, THE UNIVERSITY OF HULL, HULL , EAST YORKSHIRE

WE WILL BE WELCOMING ALL OUR ATTENDEES FROM 4.30P.M ON THE DOT AS YOU GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK WITH COMMUNITY ACHIEVERS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS

COME AND BE PART OF THIS AMAZING EVENT

Iit will be an amazing evening of Award Recognitions (AS WE HONOUR COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS IN HULL), inspirational talks, Netwroking, performances and collaborations

GET YOUR FREE TICKETS USING THE LINK BELOW

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/africa4-awards-for-africans-in-east-yorkshire-at-university-of-hull-tickets-1985098220214?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Attention: African Community of Bradford

Attention: African Community of Bradford

Working together for fairer care at the end of life for ethnic minority communities

Attention: African Community of Bradford

What are we trying to do?

We are doing a research study to develop ways to tackle unfairness such as racism in the care provided at the end of life faced by ethnic minority communities.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for people who have experience of supporting someone at the end of life, live in, and are from the Bradford Black-African communities and have an interest in addressing unfairness at the end of life.

What does it involve?

You can take part in a series of four, relaxed and friendly workshops with other members of your community. We will talk about what and who matters most at the end of life, experiences of unfair treatment and how to improve things.

You will be paid £20 per hour for attending the workshops. Travel costs will be covered up to £10 per visit each way.

Saidu has lived in Hull for decades and has played a key role in building relationships and initiatives between Hull and Freetown. He has campaigned tirelessly, alongside his 13-year-old daughter Sarah Koroma, to raise funds and resources to support a school breakfast club in Freetown.

Saidu is very passionate about this work and has a strong personal connection to Wilberforce School in Freetown. He is keen to see the school develop a meaningful partnership with Hull. The school is currently in need of repairs, which Saidu believes could become a collaborative project bringing together communities from both Freetown and Hull.

Happy Mothers Day Mother – Mrs P Fernandez 

We shall feed from the cradle that has fed nations ,

And nurtured our footprints before the storm,

Warm shields dressed in mantles of hope,

Blessed in the robes of an ageless song

We shall drink from the lakes that have bathed many sons,

And painted our dreams with a new tomorrow .

The story unfolded before we were born 

The glory was crawling – creating a song .

We are the living children of The African Mother , 

Breaking through the secrets of many new nations , 

For our home is best with the best of secrets ,

We are the reason behind old stories and mysteries, 

And the ancient cradle of a loving mother .

Happy Mothers Day Mum .

Lots of love 

Tony, Nicky and Steve 

TEDxHeaton – Save the Date

We’re excited to announce that Bradford will be hosting its very own TEDx event — TEDxHeaton.

 Saturday 20th June 2026

 10:00am – 4:00pm

 Bradford Grammar School

This will be a powerful day of ideas, inspiration, and thought-provoking talks, bringing together visionaries, storytellers and changemakers from Bradford and beyond.
Expect big ideas, meaningful conversations, and voices that challenge, inspire and spark new possibilities.
For now, please save the date — tickets and full event details will be released soon.

If you would like to volunteer or be involved in helping bring TEDxHeaton to life, please email:

tedxheaton@gmail.com

Contact Inayah Sher on 07969357670

We’re proud to bring the TEDx spirit of “Ideas Worth Spreading” to Heaton and Bradford.

 More updates coming soon. Stay tuned. 

Vortex of delusions  

Light, dark, and colour

Strength, weakness, power 

What do they pursue? 

People are byproducts

Tools to be used!

Chaos and Confusion

A maelstrom of delusion  

The higher they climb,

The darker they rot in time.

Ordinary masses bleed

Children’s innocence, the cost we heed.

Who decides, 

Whose lives matter more? 

Greed, gluttony, lurking below,

Or is it darker still? 

Satanic, Devilish,

Desires that feast on will.

We have been waiting for this harvest ,

Long before the morning had opened its eyes, 

New riddles breathing through the palace of golden doors , 

Embraced by the  customs of a new celebration 

We have  been waiting for this moment since the crack of dawn,

Before new stories began to unfold 

Raw seasons dancing to the music of our past

More reasons to live and discover new paths 

We are living through the testimony of a new celebration, 

And your global footprints which have touched new lives ,

For today is the day to bring out the glasses 

A new party feeling , that is warm and loud 

Lots of love

Tony.  Fernandez – 1st Son

You should have led

If you had played your role and led,

I wouldn’t be the one winning bread. 

You wear thobes, bow in prayer,

But faith is action, not words in air. 

It’s character.

It’s duty.

It’s what you live. 

Prayers at the mosque, yet still you’re lost;

Prestige takes hold, accountability comes at cost. 

No care for your legacy,

Oh, what a tragedy. 

Your logic defies faith,

Yet you hide behind its grace. 

To be a man is to lead,

A gardener, planting seed.

How can you expect a woman to win bread,

Then feel foiled when she rises ahead?

Working together for fairer care at the end of life for ethnic minority communities

Attention: Bradford African-Caribbean community

What are we trying to do?

We are doing a research study to develop ways to tackle unfairness such as racism in the care provided at the end of life faced by ethnic minority communities.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for people who have experience of supporting someone at the end of life, live in, and are from the Bradford African-Caribbean communities and have an interest in addressing unfairness at the end of life.

What does it involve?

You can take part in a series of four, relaxed and friendly workshops with other members of your community. We will talk about what and who matters most at the end of life, experiences of unfair treatment and how to improve things.

You will be paid £20 per hour for attending the workshops. Travel costs will be covered up to £10 per visit each way.

Where will the workshops take place?

Mary Seacole Court

89 Park Road

Bradford

BD5 0SW

Dates

2nd March – Workshop 2

9th March – Workshop 3

23rd March – Workshop 4

Time: 11.00-1.00pm

Please contact:

• Sandra Brown, Email:sandra@blackhealthforum.org.uk

Phone: 07949869497

• Jamilla Hussain

Email: jamilla.hussain@bthft.nhs.uk

• Zuneera Khurshid

Email: zuneera.khurshid@bthft.nhs.uk