Monthly Archives: July 2014

THE FIRST EVER AFRO BUSINESS EXPO 2014 COMMENCES IN READING, BERKSHIRE

THE FIRST EVER AFRO BUSINESS EXPO 2014 COMMENCED TODAY AT THE ROYAL BERKSHIRE CONFERENCE CENTRE IN READING.
THIS TWO DAY EVENT IS ALL ABOUT EXPLORING BUSINESS INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN AFRICA, RANGING FROM MINING, OIL AND GAS, PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT, AGRICULTURE, IT, TOURISM AND SO MUCH MORE.
IN ATTENDANCE TODAY WAS HIS WORSHIP- THE MAYOR OF READING – COUNCILOR TONY JONES, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BRITISH AFRICAN BUSINESS ALLIANCE- MR DAVID SMITH, THE SENIOR PARTNER OF PARKERS CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS – PROFESSOR MICHAEL PARKER AND SPECIAL DELEGATES VISITING FROM NIGERIA- ENGINEER EMEKA UNACHUKWU- PRESIDENT OF THE PORT-HARCOURT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, MR ABIMBOLA OLAYINKA- THE MD OF RESORT SAVINGS AND LOANS AND THE MANAGEMENT CREW FROM THE NIGERIAN TELEVISION AUTHORITY.
THE OPENING DAY WAS A SUCCESS AND THE EXPO CONTINUES TOMORROW AT THE ROYAL BERKSHIRE CONFERENCE CENTRE IN READING.
THUMBS UP TO THE ORGANISER Ngozi Fakeye AND Cru Prod WHO HAVE BEEN WORKING ROUND THE CLOCK TO CREATE A SOLID PLATFORM THAT EMBRACES AFRICAN BUSINESSES, AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURS AND UK INVESTORS 
TO BOOK YOUR SPACE FOR TOMORROW, CONTACT NGOZI ON 07985188400 OR EMAIL info@afrobusinessexpo.com 

I WAS ALSO THE COMPERE FOR TODAY- A BIG THANK YOU ALSO TO THE TEAM Dark ZacZim Link AND E’like’m Agbeko Akpalu– WHO WERE ALL PRESENT TO TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS- 

AS ALWAYS, I AM AVAILABLE TO COMPERE CORPORATE FUNCTIONS AND SOCIAL EVENTS A AFFORDABLE RATES, FOR MORE INFO, RING ME ON 07882809005

 

ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK- RODNEY SILVER- EVENT HOST, RADIO HOST, NOLLYWOOD ACTOR AND NIGERIAN MC OF THE YEAR (UK) 2014

 

Rodney Silver (aka De Rodstar) is a Professional, Multifaceted Entertainer.

 

Biography As a bona fide Event Host, be it social, corporate or traditional events,and as a Nollywood Actor, Radio Host, live broadcast, and having worked with other well-known charities; such as Save the Children, Cancer Research UK ‘Race For Life’ with more than 8,000 participants and also has held live broadcaster for Virgin London Marathon for many years. As part of my Talk show & as a Motivational Speaker, my contribution to the community is to offer mentorship to the youths in different schools, on Stopping gangs, knife and gun crime, among the young people.

 

He takes pride in his style of execution. With my funny personality, charming looks, contagious humour and laughter, you have more than enough to light up any event.

 

With a reputation based on reliability and impressive level of satisfied clients which is also built on my ability to maintain a conducive, atmosphere for entertainment, you are bound to come back for a repeat of excellence in service delivery.

INTRODUCING LEADERSHIP MIND AMBASSADORS AND ONLINE RECOGNITION OUTSTANDING AWARDS BY ONE OF MY MENTEES- OLUBOGU PETWISE

A Big Thanks and congratulations to all the awardees for been part in this amazing leadership platform.. popularly known as leadership mind ambassadors, (LMA), it has been a great season having you all in this great group, been the first annual award, 31 outstanding and prominent male and female around the globe has been the back bone with their warm support right from the scratch. 31 Awards to be honoured, on October 10th 2014. Is greatly another year to celebrate the faces of our late heroes , great African leaders that their departure corrected and brought a change in the leadership scene today, Our 2014 L.M.A face of the year album cover is the late Dr Nelson Mandela …. Leadership Mind Ambassadors, is a motivational club for motivating the motivators , inspiring the inspirers , encouraging and educating the young and emerging aspiring leaders, people making a difference and people that strives for change within their communities and reach out to the world. This group is a motivational club where people of like minds, team spirit and right values, share and relate to each other, through their achievements , areas of specialization and their views on LEADERSHIP.. L.M.A .awards , is for the purpose of motivating individuals, communities, and organizations, for their ongoing and upcoming achievements , it is also an opportunity for advancement, and to create the Right spirit of team work in our communities and the ability to contribute and support lives! We recognized you because of the efforts you are making and we urge you to continue to excel in your community PURPOSE OF THE AWARDS.. LMA AWARDS is greatly an awards for Entrepreneurs, leaders and emerging ones, community ambassadors, and people making a difference, touching lives through their skills and gifts. ORO is Online Recognition Outstanding awards . Mission: Unleashing and promoting leadership skills among people, creating opportunities for advancement and encouraging people that are into brand creation…

 

OLUBOGU PETWISE

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AMBASSADOR, SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER AND GOSPEL ARTIST 

ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK- ISRAEL ONORIODE- HIGHLIFE & GOSPEL, MUSICIAN, RADIO ON AIR PERSONALITY, COMEDIAN AND FORMER NOLLYWOOD ICON

 

Israel Godson Onoriode also knows as Dj real O’rael is originally an actor, songwriter and a radio presenter. He also does event video and photography. Isreal is  The eighth of nine children from the family of Gabriel Onoriode Uge, his love for music entertainment and media was first noticed when he was 2 years old as he would dance and sing for anyone, he eventually started making money performing at the tender age of nine. He knew and would talk about all programs especially films on TV.

Israels  passion for creativity took him to becoming a member of Stars theatre one of the most popular dance theatres in Benin City, Nigeria around late 80s and early 90s. He also featured in a couple of episodes of the comedy variety show on Edo state broadcasting corporation EBS While an undergraduate at the University of Portharcourt, he was always chosen as one of the delegate to represent the University at the annual National University Theatre Arts Festival (NUTAF). He was also one of the actors on the Rivers state entry of the then Nigerian International Bank (NIB) Annual Production It was not until he relocated to the UK that he started giving more attention his music.

He released his first highlife CD in 2007 and  again his hunger to express his passion in images led him to start Realmultimedia originally called Realife images – a video and photography event coverage business that same year.

Realmultimedia have shot about 33 events since then. They are looking forward to doing feature films from next year. Israel Onoriode DJ real, the soul man as he is fondly know on radio is the host of Real Vibez and The African Show (from 6- 8pm every Tuesday) where they examine the music, lifestyle, culture and traditions of a particular African country every month on Blast1386 the UK, Reading based radio station. Israel Onoriode is the founder of Realpraisefestival (www.realpraisefestival.co.uk) a Christian whole day praise festival and LIVING IT an annual music and general entertainment initiative where they showcase and encourage acts especially youth groups to live their acts. Some of his works on stage • Samuel Beckett’s one man play Act Without Word, Directed by Yibo Koko (Man) 1991 • Miesoinuma H S Minima’s Odum Egege – Directed by Comish Ekiye for Nigerian International Bank (NIB) Annual Production (Ikechi) 1997 • Don Pedro Obaseki’s OBASEKI, directed by Pedro Obaseki (Igbinovia) 2001, 2002 & 2003 • Don Pedro Obaseki’s AZAGIDI, directed by Pedro Obaseki (Fool) 2003 • Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Preach directed by Chris Moran for progress theatre. Reading. UK (The Magician) 2005 Films: • Aziba (1999) directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen (Ebah) • Tara (2000) director by Don Pedro Obaseki (Anslem) • Brave Soldier (2000) directed by Don Pedro Obaseki (Policeman) • The Reverend (2001) directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen (Police Officer) • Afro (2002) directed by Charles Novia (Native Doctor) • Sinners in the House (2003) directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen (Medical Doctor) • Blood Diamond (2012) By The Film and Video Makers club Reading, UK (Diamond Dealer) • Escape (2014) The Film and Video Makers club Reading entry at the Reading Fringes Film Festival. TV Soap • ZENITH (2004) Soap Opera on African Independent Television (AIT) (John)

THE TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ NATIONAL POETRY COMPETITION FOR RESIDENTS IN THE UK- GREAT PRIZES TO BE WON

BREAKING NEWS,

DEAR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FANS,

I AM PLEASED TO INFORM YOU THAT THE FIRST EVER TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ POETRY COMPETITION IS NOW OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
THE AIM OF THE COMPETITION IS TO ENCOURAGE THE ART OF CREATIVE WRITING IN MANY COMMUNITIES AND TO PROMOTE THE WORKS OF NEW TALENT AND UPCOMING WRITERS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.
THIS IS THE VERY FIRST TIME, I WILL BE SPONSORING THIS COMPETITION

TO APPLY FOR THIS COMPETITION, SEND IN YOUR BEST POEM TO afripoet@hotmail.com
CLOSING DATE IS MIDNIGHT, MONDAY THE 1ST OF SEPTEMBER 2014

WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON MONDAY THE 8TH OF SEPTEMBER 2014 WITH THE FOLLOWING PRIZES

A. FREE TICKET TO THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS AT THE HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT IN OCTOBER AND A CHANCE TO READ YOUR WINNING POEM IN FRONT OF INVITED MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT, HIGH COMMISSIONERS AND COMMUNITY AMBASSADORS

B. TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ POET OF THE YEAR AWARD CERTIFICATE

C. FREE PROMOTION PACKAGE WORTH 125 POUNDS THAT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

1. FULL 15 MINUTES INTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY Africa4U WHICH WILL ALSO BE PROMOTED ON MY PODCAST AND MAJOR SOCIAL MEDIA INTERNATIONAL PLATFORMS

FULL PROMOTION OF YOUR BUSINESS, SERVICE OR INITIATIVE ON MY BLOG WHICH WILL ALSO BE PROMOTED ON MAJOR SOCIAL MEDIA INTERNATIONAL PLATFORMS

ONLINE PROMOTION AND MARKETING OF YOUR SERVICE OR INITIATIVE FOR ONE MONTH

D. FREE COPIES OF MY PUBLISHED BOOKS

FIRST RUNNER UP GETS THE FOLLOWING:

FREE PROMOTION PACKAGE WORTH 125 POUNDS THAT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

1. FULL 15 MINUTES INTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY Africa4U WHICH WILL ALSO BE PROMOTED ON MY PODCAST AND MAJOR SOCIAL MEDIA INTERNATIONAL PLATFORMS

FULL PROMOTION OF YOUR BUSINESS, SERVICE OR INITIATIVE ON MY BLOG WHICH WILL ALSO BE PROMOTED ON MAJOR SOCIAL MEDIA INTERNATIONAL PLATFORMS

ONLINE PROMOTION AND MARKETING OF YOUR SERVICE OR INITIATIVE FOR ONE MONTH

FREE COPIES OF MY PUBLISHED BOOKS

TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY:

1. APPLICANTS MUST BE A RESIDENT IN THE UK

2. APPLICANTS MUST BE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16- 70 AND ABOVE

3. POEMS MUST NOT CONTAIN ANY INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGE

IN ADDITION, ALL APPLICANTS WHO APPLY FOR THIS COMPETITION WILL BE ENTITLED TO HAVING THEIR POEMS PUBLISHED ON MY BLOG WHICH RECEIVES A HIGH VOLUME OF TRAFFIC AND VISITORS

 

THE AFRO-BUSINESS EXPO 2014 – BUSINESS INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN AFRICA UNDER ONE ROOF IN BERKSHIRE- JULY THE 30TH – AUGUST THE 1ST 2014

 

BREAKING NEWS

DEAR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FANS,

THE EVENT EVERYONE HAS BEEN TALKING ABOUT IS ONLY TWO WEEKS AWAY- HAVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR TICKETS?

THE AFRO BUSINESS EXPO 2014 TAKES PLACE IN READING, BERKSHIRE FROM WEDNESDAY JULY THE 30TH TO THE 1ST OF AUGUST 2014.

COME AND EXPLORE THE BUSINESS INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN AFRICA UNDER ONE ROOF, RANGING FROM MINING, OIL AND GAS, PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT, AGRICULTURE, IT, TOURISM AND SO MUCH MORE

I WILL BE A COMPERE FOR THIS EVENT ON WEDNESDAY THE 30TH OF JULY AND WILL ALSO BE CONDUCTING VIDEO INTERVIEWS IN CONJUNCTION WITH Dark Zac AND Zim Link
ZIMLINK WILL ALSO BE BRINGING PHOTOGRAPHERS ALONG ON THE DAY

THIS IS AN EVENT YOU REALLY CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS, GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY, CONTACT Ngozi Fakeye ON 07985188400 OR EMAIL info@afrobusinessexpo.com

ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK- UK BASED NIGERIAN PERFORMING ARTIST, RADIO AMBASSADOR AND DEEJAY- DEOBA AUTHENTIC

Deoba Authentic (Artiste/DJ/Radio Personality) With years of experience as a Club Deejay, Radio DJ and Presenter with a vast music library collection to his credit. He is also an events organiser, promoter and music/film critic; Deoba Authentic has been spinning on ones and twos predominantly on the modern and afropop scene in Europe for over 10 years. He was awards Best Radio Personality of the year for Nigerian Uk Based Achievers Award 2013 and also received a GAB Awards for excellence in entertainments in 2013. Deoba Authentic the Radio Personality/DJ, Deoba Authentic has thorough experience in broadcasting with over 8 years at VOAR 94fm, Where he was involved as the event manager, sponsorship negotiator, outside broadcasts co-ordinator, radio show producer, studio engineer and presenter. With Deoba Authentic on radio, you will get A light-hearted Musical and talk Radio show with lot of humour, and friendly vibes, A show that presents Music and interest from all over the world but Africa/UK being the main core points of contact. Some of the Music covered on the show are High Life, Rumba, Afro beat, Reggae, Soca, UK Urban, RnB, Hip Hop and Soul. He also DJs at many Private, Public function such as Club events, weddings, Business conferences, Charity/Gala events. Deoba Authentic the Artiste, His new vocal rendition is a fusion influences and can be describe as soulful African. It is Nigerian afropop with deep creative articulation and warm vibrant tones. Deoba Athentic is able to brings the tropical fusion of Nigerian music together with British funk, house, garage and jungles it into the Afropop beats with ease. In listening to his music, you start off hearing a sonorous soul vibe that spills into funk, rhythm and blues with jazzy backtones also with all that hiphop/reggae undertones and all of the aspects of music that make you want to move, groove, shake and sing along. Deoba Authentic the artiste is simply so,…..authentically Afropop with a touch of nothing but the best. Deoba Authentic feels music a powerful tool enjoyment and more importantly, music is a very strong medium that can carry information and also preserve it for year to come and other will be able to learn from it now in the future.

Deoba Authentic feels music a powerful tool enjoyment and more importantly, music is a very strong medium that can carry information and also preserve it for year to come and other will be able to learn from it now AND in the future.

Catch Deoba Authentic on Colourful Radio on www.colourfulradio.com 7pm – 10pm Every Tuesdays. Call Me live on 0800 999 80 Listen to Deoba Authentic’s past show on Colourful Radio at www.colourfulradio.com/Presenter/Deoba now.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT 2014 AT THE HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH MP ALOK SHARMA

BREAKING NEWS – BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT 2014

DEAR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FANS,

I AM PLEASED TO CONFIRM THAT IN THE LAST 24 HOURS, WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE GO AHEAD TO ORGANISE THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT AT THE HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH MP Alok Sharma.

THIS WILL BE THE 2ND YEAR RUNNING, WE WILL BE ORGANISING THIS EVENT AT THE HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT AND WE FEEL HONOURED TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY AND AIM TOWARDS MAKING THIS YEARS EVENT EVEN BETTER

I CAN ALSO CONFIRM THAT SPEAKERS ON THE DAY AND PERFORMING ARTISTS HAVE ALREADY BEEN CONFIRMED AND WILL BE MADE PUBLIC IN THE NEXT 6 WEEKS.

PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A SPECIAL INVITATION EVENT ONLY- MORE DETAILS WILL BE MADE PUBLIC IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS

TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ

ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK- MR ALEX OMENEYE

My name is Alex Omenye , I am an indigine of Onitsha, Anambra state..
 
I am a graduate of Electrical  Engineering from Anambra State University,and also attained a Certificate proficiency program in information system management at Aptech worldwide.
 
I am a Co-partner at Obanaija,a music tech startup business  that provides digital /mobile marketing,cyber PR,event planing, content provision, music-tour facilitation servicing the entertainment industry and local business organizations..
 
 
..We provide Social marketing promotions to The  Nigeria Health sector and  are working up more contracts with various medical practices in Lagos – Facilitated and strategized social media campaign for Wande Coal Europe tour 2012,as an booking agent and venue facilitator,booked for Fuse Odg Europe tour 2011. –
 
As a promoter, we have also promoted multiple Nigerian artist based in Nigeria and the diaspora.. Our Services in this area Range from Radio pluggin, Social media/mobile promotions Working/partnering presently on various projects., that would drop soon
 
 I grew up being fortunate to be around attentive parents and this has made a profound difference to my Life
I was born and raised in Lagos Nigeria, i challenge the wants and needs of myself and clients..and 7 years from now we will strive to become the biggest digital music distribution/marketing company in Nigeria.. – i have interests in Entertainment, Tech, Education,Health,Real estate,and Oil & gas
 
My Role Models – In the business world are Mr Dangote and Mr Richard Branson.
 
I also  look up to Niel Patel, Jason Njoku and Mark Zuckerberg
 

Love soft rock music, reading,googling, unromantic (i do my best), all-round digital enthusaist

TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ- SPECIAL AWARD FOR CHAMPIONING ETHNIC MINORITY VISIONS &BUSINESS COACH OF THE YEAR AT THE EBONY BUSINESS AWARDS

DEAR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FANS,

I AM PLEASED TO INFORM YOU THAT ONLY LAST NIGHT, I WON TWO MORE AWARDS FOR THE YEAR

THE SPECIAL AWARD FOR CHAMPIONING BLACK AND ETHNIC MINORITY VISIONS- (WHICH WAS PRESENTED TO ME BY THE MAYOR OF LAMBETH- HIS WORSHIP, COUNCILLOR ADEMOLA AMINU

MALE BUSINESS COACH OF THE YEAR – 2014 (VOTING CATEGORY, ALONGSIDE OTHER FANTASTIC NOMINEES)

TO SAY THE LEAST, I AM HUMBLED AS ALWAYS, AND THIS ONLY GIVES ME THE EXTRA TONIC TO CONTINUE TO SERVE COMMUNITIES AND AFRICAN & CARIBBEAN DIASPORAS AROUND THE WORLD

I WOULD LIKE TO SAY A BIG THANK YOU TO THE MANAGEMENT TEAM OF EBR Awards FOR HONORING ME WITH THIS SPECIAL AWARD

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL MY FAMILY, FRIENDS, Africa4U AMBASSADORS AND MENTEES FOR VOTING FOR ME – (MALE BUSINESS COACH OF THE YEAR 2014)

A BIG THANK YOU TO MY MEDIA PARTNER AND FRIEND- Dark Zac ANDZim Link – WHO WAS ALSO PRESENT AT YESTERDAYS AWARDS- (WE BOTH MET SOME LOVELY PEOPLE WITH REAL LIFE STORIES & WE WERE ABLE TO CONDUCT AT LEAST 10 VIDEO INTERVIEWS)

A BIG THANK YOU TO MY PARENTS- MR Sigismond Olayode FernandezAND MRS Pauline Fernandez

A BIG THANK YOU TO MY SISTER Nicolette Fernandez Okewole ANDSteven Fernandez

AND A BIG THANK YOU TO THE YOUTH I EMPOWER

ALL GOOD THINGS ARE POSSIBLE ONCE YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO IT, AND REMEMBER, WITH A HUNGRY MIND, A FEARLESS WILL AND A PASSIONATE EYE- LIFE CAN BE A WONDERFUL ADVENTURE

I WILL BE DEDICATING THE SPECIAL AWARD FOR CHAMPIONING BLACK AND ETHNIC MINORITY VISIONS- TO MY LATE GRANDMOTHER,, – MS HYACINTH MAY EVANS WHO ONLY RECENTLY PASSED AWAY KIN OXFORD -HE WAS A SPECIAL WOMAN AND SHE DEVELOPED THE SPIRIT OF SELF- ESTEEM IN ME- FROM A VERY EARLY AGE- MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE 

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR OTHER INITIATIVES LINED UP FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR