InspiringWomen TV Show is a fun and exciting contemporary 30-minute Inspirational/Lifestyle programme that profiles the lives of women in their everyday lives, work and businesses and how they are changing the world around them, it also features Inspirational events. The aim is to inspire, enlighten, educate and empower the 21st Century woman to maximise their potentials and to become Global Leaders. The programme currently airs Sundays 4pm on Sky 591. Inspiring Women TV was recently nominated for the Best Event Coverage –Media at the NEA Awards.

Previous guests we have featured on Inspiring Women include High achievers and Role Models such as
Caroline Marsh (Property Millionaire, featured in the Channel Four ‘Secret Millionaire’ TV programme)
Tessy Ojo (CEO, Diana Awards)
Lurine Cato (MOBO Award Winner)
Eryca Freemantle (Global Beauty Ambassador, beauty consultant to L’Oreal, Vogue etc)
Pastor Marjorie Esomowei (Wise Women Awards)
Noel Robinson –(Legendary Gospel Singer)
Sam Onigbanjo (Women4Africa),
Justina Mutale (the African Woman of the Year 2012)
Dr Sina Iluyemi (Secretary General, NEPAD)
Lord Victor Adebowale

ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Akudo Amadiegwu is the founder of Inspiring Women International Network and the host of IWTV Show. Akudo is currently a participant at the University of Cambridge’s Executive Coaching programme. One of the high calibre graduates trained by the British Government in the MA New Leaders in Early Years pilot programme designed to recruit and train exceptional graduates with outstanding leadership and management skills to lead practice and ultimately make a difference in the lives of women, children and families, Akudo is an experienced consultant, coach and mentor with a passion to raise women leaders and helping women to maximize their potential. She is an advocate for positive change and women empowerment. Akudo’s passion for excellence and positive change has earned her the status of a motivational speaker and leadership consultant with the ability to inspire positive action and leadership development amongst executives, young professionals and
young people.

You woke up this morning feeling rejected, feeling low and feeling sorry for yourself, everything you do seems to go wrong and as the recession takes another dynamic U turn and approaches a new lane filled with another dull mood of economic depression, you think to yourself- things can only get worse.

You lost your job nearly a year ago and ever since then you have made 537 applications and attended 11 interviews, but its always the same story, “We are very sorry Mr Brown, we will not be taking things any further at this stage but we wish you the very best in the future”, and even on the dating scene, similar shades of Dejavu embrace the air

“I am sorry Mr Brown, you are such a nice guy, but you are not my type” or “I am sorry Mr Brown, you are too serious, I want a man that can make me laugh” or “I am sorry Mr Brown, I like a man , with a bit of swag”

This year alone- you have already received 9 sorries and last night, as you drove past the city, you came across a Big Billboard – with these words written in bright colours “THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER” and you thought to yourself “Yes Right”

Slowly but surely, this negative energy begins to creep into you like a new disease, it takes control of your spirit, your mindset and your BEING- Failure slowly becomes your new friend and invites you into a whole new world of doubt and depression.

When we feel rejected, it consumes part of our being and affects our mindset and even our body language …

Well- I have a message for you Mr Brown- THERE IS ALWAYS LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL, it is not always about what happens to us in life that makes the difference, What sometimes makes the difference is how we react and respond when we are faced with challenges and phases of rejection- this is what sometimes seperates WINNERS from those who have lost in the beautiful game of life (I refuse to call them loosers)

Every rejection, Every failire, and Every defeat is also disguised and designed with the Riddles and The Lessons that will make you stronger- It is called THE GAME OF LIFE, but the thing is Mr Brown, you have to be able to read in between the lines, you have to understand what God is trying to tell you,you have to learn from each page of Life, you have to persevere, overcome, but most importantly- you have to BELIEF and have a FAITH –  because LIFE is a beautiful journey- – and whatever your story- you are capable of greatness.

I then went to tell Mr Brown something that took him by surprise “You see Mr Brown, I have failed several times, but each time i fail, i jump up and celebrate”

He then looked at me as if I was crazy “Why” he asked

“Because each time i fail, it is a sign that God is trying to tell me and show me something new and  it is also the sign for a new season on LIFE called CHANGE”

Mr Brown still looked stunned “What do you do for a living he asked”

“What I do for a living does not really matter that much- I am just a qualified sinner trying to be a better person”, but I will tell you two things about me “I thrive on creating things out of nothing- because that defines my purpose” and I was born to change the world- no matter how little …

W stood in silence for a few minutes- for the first time in a long time, it was nice to see Mr Brown smile

“I think its time for me to step up my Game and Smile”- those were Mr Browns words

“Yes” – I said- and anytime you fall down, wipe of the dust from your back and stand up- but also try and understand- how and why you fell

Tony Tokunbo Fernandez

“As a Pastor, Robert Ntefon is not only respected but loved by his congregation. Thousands of people have found deliverance from drugs, relationships and marital problems, business failure through his ministry. His care for the people he pastors come from his heart. This with balancing discipline that he offers provides proper direction fro the many who have come under his care.

As a teacher, he is loud and clear, not given to frivolities but communicates profound truth in simple and practical way that makes for success in your daily living. His depth of revelation, anointing, boldness and his ability to connect with the heart with which he communicates endears him to any audience. He is part of God’s team that will bring the Church from the “Congregation of the dead” by feeding her with understanding.” ~ Dr. Sylvanus Ukafia, Seniour Pastor, Insight Bible Church, Nigeria

Robert Ntefon is a Qualified Relationships Coach and The Ultimate Marriage Mentor. He has a personal testimony of being married to the same wife for 23 years and they both are parents to wonderful 4 Daughters and a Son. He is a father to many and offers His Coaching, Pastoral Counselling and Marriage mentoring with a deep sense of divine assignment.

Investing into your life by reading his books, listening to his teachings or programmes or even getting his to coach or mentor you or your group would be an experience you will always treasure.

Discover 

Your Purpose  & All The Good Things In You & How You Can Be The Best.

A Proven Way To Acquire Uncommon Self-Worth And Confidence That Will Empower You To Successful Go Through Any Project.

How Know You’ve Found The Love Of Your Life.

How To Have Real Personal Connection With God Without Being Religious.

How To Love God And Be All You Want To Be.

How To Have A Lasting Love & A Happy Family Life.

How To Enjoy A Life Of Harmony & Peace.

The Heart Of The Father Towards You.

How To Know Where You Will Spend Your Eternity.

How Treat People In A Way That Feel A Sense Of Fulfillment By Supporting What You Do…& Much More

Robert founded “Be The Man” which is aimed at revealing man’s purpose, his leadership and what will allow him to unleash secrets that would make him be the man by design and not default. He is one of the Directors of Winning Relationships, a company focused on empowering people to find Authentic and Lasting Love! 

• His books, How to Step Out Of Singlehood Into A Happy Marriage,
• Your Success Companion
• The Parable You Must Know (The Parable of the Sower)
• Sex In Marriage are best readers.
• He co-authored Frankness Between Husband & Wife

He accepts invitations for well planned speaking appointments in churches, groups, schools, workshops and conferences nationally and internationally.

People also see him as a cultural and social entrepreneur, which means he is skilled in working with many different communities, bringing people together in successful focused events. Tony has organised many cultural events involving both BME and mainstream communities: Some of these include The Black History Month Celebration at The House of Parliament in October 2013 and many other community based events in London, Berkshire and outside The UK.

He also organised and compere The AFRICA4U ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS for Africans in Holland, with future Awards lined up in The UK, Germany and Nigeria

He is skilled in hosting events that reinforce community cohesion and bringing different kinds of people together.

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As a Compere and Public Speaker for special events and social functions he takes interest in various community and social projects  and is available for  motivational talks in schools and colleges on Self Esteem, Personal Goals, sharing his poetry and story and youth engagement projects in Africa.

Tony was born in South London and has lived in several parts of England and Nigeria . He started writing at the tender age of nine, a habit he expressed with creative enthusiasm. Tony writes Poetry, short stories and proverbs on personal development. He is currently working on his 4th book which will also be his first novel.

He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at The University of Lagos, Nigeria in English and World Literature. He later went on to attain a teaching qualification at The Frances King International Training Institute, South Kensington London, it was here he studied Teaching English as a Foreign Language. He also studied Web Design at The City University in London.

. He published his first book in June 1999 called “The Beauty in the Dark” (A Collection of Poetry which received critical acclamation in many circles around the world). .Tony’s aim in life is to inspire the young generation and to encourage the youth to make the very best of their dreams and aspirations,. He published a 2nd book in June 2009 called  ” The Sound of Running Water” – A Family gift book of proverbs and quotations on Personal Development and Positive Thinking .

In December 2009, he  published his 3rd book called “One Moment of Peace“.- A collection of Poetry  inspired by personal experiences and spiritual growth.

Besides the fact that the Artist has won International online awards, he is mostly inspired by Life experience, love, music and cultural awareness. He was resident poet at the 5th London Poetry Festival in 2009 and has been a guest on BBC Radio  on many occasions.

Tony has a huge appetite for Life, A profound fascination for the history and philosophy that influence people and cultures, but most importantly a natural willingness to listen, share and learn. His passion  for life and progress and the need to work with various communities has also been influenced by personal experiences and the many countries he has visited, some of these include: France, Spain, Belgium, Latvia, The Cheq Republic, Holland, Hungary, Sweden, Scotland, Wales, Tunisia, Denmark, Jamaica, The States, Poland and many other places.

In his spare time he is also the Social media planner  for Stetonic Nigeria Limited, The brainchild of AFRICA AWAKENING INTERNATIONAL and Radio/Media Presenter for AFRICA4U

He also mentors 5 young people and manages two Nigerian based performing artists

He loves travelling, cooking, networking, writing and tennis

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE of Ms. Treasure Titilope Sabs

A people oriented and results driven Careers Management & Human Resource Development Consultant and Director at iLED Consults UK, Ms Treasure Titilope Sabs has extensive project delivery experience in Learning and Development, Career Management, Coaching and Employability Skills within the public and private sectors in UK and West Africa.

With a strong passion in people’s financial empowerment and personal development, 

Treasure trains and coaches individuals to identify, develop and deploy their potentials to achieve personal and financial success through her ‘MIND YOUR G.A.P Program’ which has been a huge success with her clients. 



Treasure says: “I’m very serious when it comes to taking responsibility for my personal success, but at the same time, I am commissioned to EMPOWER other forward thinking men and women by helping them achieve success in their personal goals. I believe there’s so much more out there; FREEDOM and ABILITY to be all that they can ever be”. 



Treasure also exhibits her creative skills, turning her passion into profits at House of TreSor, London, a Fashion outfit that designs couture wears, ready to wear outfits and accessories and trains women how to sew and make money in their own fashion business.

Treasure is a Coach, a Mentor and Trainer who believes that inside each and everyone lies the ‘little jar of oil’ waiting to be activated and multiplied into streams of income. She is waiting to help you explore and activate yours.

“AFRICA4U” is all about what is happening in many African and Caribbean communities around The World from an African and Caribbean viewpoint, this also entails events taking place , success stories and people with REAL LIFE STORIES making a difference.
We aim to promote, empower, share and celebrate The Achievements of ROLE MODELS, UNSUNG HEROES, SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, UPCOMING ARTISTS, POETS, WRITERS, HUMANITARIANS and EVERY DAY PEOPLE, you do not get to hear about , who are selfless in their VISION to empower communities

We are constantly on the go, discovering GREAT MINDS and ROLE MODELS, especially at GRASS-ROOT LEVEL, if you know of such people making a HUGE and REAL DIFFERENCE within The community, we would like to hear from you or them, I can be reached on 07882809005

THE AFRICA4U BRAND, first started out as an International Radio Talk Show called “AFRICA4U RADIO SHOW” in June 2011 with Isreal Onoriode (Nollywood Actor, Highlife Musician, Videographer and Comedian) as my first guest and so every Tuesday at 6pm, I interviewed Role Models, Community Leaders, Performing Artists, Writers, Motivational Speakers, Social Entrepreneurs, Women Empowerment Ambassadors, Members of Parliament, former UK Ministers and People making a difference to Life, especially at grass-root level.
The aim of the show was to empower the youth and the mindsets of several black communities around the world through the medium of MY GUESTS and their REAL LIFE STORIES on air, this weekly practice became inspirational and thought provoking overnight, hence in just over two years, I had interviewed over 150 Guests( which was made up of LIVE and PRE-RECORDED SESSIONS), I had also organised and conducted pre-recorded interviews within that period in places as far as NIGERIA, BELGIUM AND THE CHEQ REPUBLIC.
In no time, “THE AFRICA4U RADIO TALK SHOW” had attracted a following of listeners and fans in 9 countries : THE UK, THE STATES, CANADA, NIGERIA, SOUTH AFRICA, GERMANY, SPAIN, ITALY and HOLLAND.
The show also began to attract the attention of a lot of upcoming African Artists around the world, especially when I made it a MANDATORY RULE, that 75 percent of The Music, I was going to play on air, would be by Upcoming African Artist at Grass Root level- all for FREE, as a result, I also became a MENTOR to upcoming African Artists around the world and today, I also manage TWO talented performing Artists based in Nigeria; PINTINZ and PETWISE

In October 2013, READING4U COMMUNITY RADIO STATION, closed down due to unforseen circumstances and by this time, AFRICA4U RADIO TALK SHOW had become one of the fastest growing Community Talk Shows in The Whole of Berkshire- and perhaps The Fastest.

The NEWS came as an unexpected surprise to MANY OF my loyal fans, listeners and followers and I began to receive loads of phone calls and emails from followers as to when next I was going to be back on air. It was only then, it really dawned on me – about the followers I had managed to attract in just over TWO YEARS.

In the next few weeks,I made the decision to re- brand AFRICA4U to something much bigger, practical and empowering, but I did not know how and decided to sleep on it.

The Same month READING4U COMMUNITY RADIO STATION, closed was the same month I organised and compered for the first time ever THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS AT THE HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT in conjunction with MP ALOK SHARMA.
Something strange but spiritually meaningful happened exactly three weeks before the event, I was going through my album of business cards and cracking my brain on the kind of photographer I would like for the event, but many of the photographers i knew were out of town and some i could net hold off, and then all of a sudden the phone rang and the gentleman at the other end said “Tony, you many not know me, but i have heard quite a bit about you and I understand you are organising A Black History Month Celebration at The House of Parliament, well my name is Zac, I am The Founder of A charity called Zimlink, I also do filming and photography and I would love to be the photographer at your event at The House of Parliament”, We ended up speaking on the phone for more than an hour, little did i know then, that I would end up working with Zac in partnership.
Zac ended up being The Photographer for The day at The House of Parliament and our friendship and partnership began straight afterwards

In January 2014, AFRICA4U in collaboration with ZIMLINK teamed up to conduct Video and Audio Interviews with Role Models with REAL LIFE STORIES, especially at Grass root level, The aim was to celebrate, promote and share their stories through a wide range of Social Media Platforms as a means of representing the voices of UNSUNG HEROES, NEW TALENT, UPCOMING ARTISTS, AND ROLE MODELS at grass- root level who are not always able to make it to The Mainstream
AFRICA4U in collaboration with DARK ZAC and ZIMLINK now organise and conduct Video Interviews with Role Models, Community Leaders, Upcoming Artists, Motivational Speakers, Poets, Writers, Women Empowerment Ambassadors, Humanitarians, Writers and Every day people making a difference to LIFE
These Video interviews are now organised once a month at The White Lion, 233 Streatham High Road, Streatham, South London or at an agreed London venue.
I you know of anyone making a big difference in the community who you feel the world should know about, do not hesitate to ring me on 07882809005.

THE AFRICA4U BRAND is today made up of three key divisions:

AFRICA4U MEDIA

AFRICA4U MENTORING ACADEMY

AFRICA4U ACHIEVEMENTS AWARDS for Africans around The World

On Saturday the 8th of February we organised THE AFRICA4U ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS for ARICANS IN HOLLAND at The Club Afrique in Rotterdam, in recognition of The great work our African Brothers and Sisters were doing in Holland, pcitures of the awards in Holand can be found below

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There is also going to be future AFRICA4U ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS LINED UP FOR THE UK, GERMANY AND NIGERIA

I am very proud to say that THE AFRICA4U BRAND, will be officially launched at The House of Parliament as part of Black History Month in October 2014. This will be a PRIVATE INVITATION EVENT- WATCH THIS SPACE 

I am available for Video/Audio Interviews in Europe and Africa and Event Bookings- For more info- RING ME on 07882809005

     DEAR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FANS,

ARE THERE ROLE MODELS WITHIN YOUR COMMUNITY, MAKING A BIG DIFFERENCE TO LIFE WHO YOU FEEL THE WORLD SHOULD KNOW ABOUT? 

ARE THERE UNSUNG HEROES WITHING YOUR REGION AT GRASS- ROOT LEVEL, SETTING THE PACE FOR A BETTER TOMORROW?

DO YOU KNOW OF EVERY DAY SIMPLE PEOPLE WITH REAL LIFE STORIES WHO ARE CONSTANTLY ON THE GO, CHANGING LIVES, EMPOWERING THE YOUTH AND FEEDING OUR GENERATION WITH THE FRUITS OF WORD AND ACTION

I WILL LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU AND I WILL LIKE TO HEAR FROM THEM AND I WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO PUBLISH THEIR STORIES AND PROMOTE THEIR PLATFORMS ON MY BLOG AND OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, WHICH INCLUDE-AFRICA AWAKENING INTERNATIONAL, AFRICANS IN LONDON AND AFRICANS IN BERKSHIRE AND FRIENDS, BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, Africa4U IN CONJUNCTION WITH Zimlink Zimbabwe AND Dark Zac WILL BE HAPPY TO CONDUCT VIDEO INTERVIEWS WITH THEM AND SHARE THE STORIES WITH THE WORLD
FOR MORE INFO, RING ME ON 07882809005

The artist known as Elaka™ is an award winning British singer/songwriter.This young pioneer leaves no stone unturned when it comes to the endless talent she possesses. Amongst her many talents her main love is music, it has always been Elaka’s dream to be able to write and perform her music. She says: “I feel like I come alive when I am either in the studio or holding that mic in front of an audience, it’s an exhilarating experience” With the fortunate heritage of being Zambian and the privilege of living in the UK, she gets the opportunity to experiment with her identity as a Zambian mixed with an English culture through her music.

Elaka does not like to be compared to other artists as she feels that each artist is unique in their creativity she says: “that’s what helps us maintain our individuality, I have a different vocal style, my range is vast it bridges 4 octaves but in most cases I like to keep it simple but interesting, I try not to limit myself or get pigeon holed, that just wouldn’t be me”. Her voice allows her the ability to experiment with various genres of music, and like her voice her sound is not genre specific either. She writes songs about her emotions and her life’s journey, observations from others and her own personal experiences, and lets the sound take her wherever that emotion goes.

A lot of people are probably wondering who Elaka is, and where she came from. Elaka has been around in the industry for a while, and has kept it reasonably low key in regards to her music, in order to horn her skills. She used this time to nurture her talent and to learn more about the industry. This time also allowed her the opportunity to build up on her many talents mentioned above. She is now a proud owner of a 2 time award winning branding, marketing,and record label Effycom Productions www.effycomproductions.co.uk, a 2010 two time BEFFTA nominated Beauty Pageant Queen Of Zambia UK www.queenofzambiauk.co.ukwhich aids in promoting Zambians around the world and also help various charities in particular the ones in Zambia, a clothing line Elrhy Clothing and in 2009 was a cast member of the UK independent movie Find Her Keep Her and the list goes on. 

Before 2011 Elaka had the privilege of performing on the same stage as some of UK and Zambia’s top artists such as Sway, Devlin, Fumin, Chipmunk, Bashy, Omar, Shola Ama, Ghetts, Tinchy Stryder just to name a few; and from Zambia Mozegeta, K’Million, Petersen, Danny, Angela Nyirenda, MC Wabwino, the Late Lilly T and many more. She has also had the privilege of performing with the likes of Legendary Tony Hadley (of Spandle Ballet), Brenda Edwards (of Xfactor and Chicago fame), Duncan James from Blue, Omar, Shola Ama, Ghetts and Bashy. With her promo single titled “I Can’t Let You Go” which was released in March 2011 is looking very promising for Elaka. Her producer Gary Hutchins who is a music industry veteran, has worked with even bigger legends such as Bob Marley, Liza Minnelli, Shirley Bassey, Frank Sinatra just to name a few; he has accolades of awards in sell out gigs and platinum and gold plaques. It is safe to say that our Zambian born princess of alternative music is in safe hands. Having been hard at work with redefined fresh material for 2011/12, the release of her promo single I Can’t Let You Go, which is available for digital download, with a follow up to release her debut single titled ‘My Africa’ scheduled for release mid 2012. Her promo single has already received great feedback from the UK and the rest of Europe, paving a great path for her soon to be released debut single. With a number of collaborations already in the pipeline with African and UK 

 One the Verge

Of Another Awakening

And another opening …

Into a new land of a fertile harvest

I recall the days I sat on the fence

Wondering into space

and staring at the motion of the same old pattern

Static in Stance,

And not taking that dive

Into the big blue ocean

And now …

I find myself swimming

embraced by the presence of the stormy waters

How deep is the Ocean?

What lies beyond the the surface of the Sky?

Only time will tell

Once you take that leap