Enotie Ogbebor was born in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. A prolific award winning Fine Artist and Singer/Songwriter .He says thus’’ I seek through consistent experiments to use my Art in the quest to encourage humanity to seek for Truth through beauty and harmony. I have been influenced deeply by an intuitive style of Painting, sculpting with colours perceptions/experiences of my environment, people and imagery that come to me.
Documenting his environment the good and the ugly, he has produced works that highlight the plight of child hawkers . These series of paintings focus on children exposed to the vagaries of the streets away from school eking out a living to support their families, a reflection of values gone wrong in society.

Regarded as a foremost authority on Benin Court Art, he has painted in documentary detail in his unique style and colours all the major festivals of the Benin Royal Palace. He recently photo documented & painted the Igue festivals in December 2010 with two world acclaimed National geographic photographers Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher. His works are included in the globally acclaimed book ‘’ Benin; Kings and Rituals’’ edited by Barbara Plankensteiner, His landscapes are breathtaking and cathartic, capturing the splendour of nature . They also document old architecture, the chaos and energy of city life, the rustic lifestyle of rural life, Enotie’s use of colour and texture is unique in the expression of his impressions.
The Carpetbaggers series showing capitalism at work man ,woman, business, hustle, the grind, progress, motion, stress ,resilience, success, challenges, chaos, upheavals, triumphs, the boom/burst of banking, stock markets, economies, the loss of identity, communalism ,privacy are captured in explosive colours and strokes uniquely Enotie’s style reflecting the energy of the bustle .
The mother and child series which captures the special bond which womanhood shares with her off spring. The hope & struggle to create a good environment for her children is humanising in its selflessness. something which transcends money and power.
The bouquet series captures a glorious moment in the life of the floral arrangement and holds it before the viewers gaze, Nature celebrates beauty, we all need to celebrate beauty more in our thoughts, words and deeds and eventually only beauty will be found in all things .
Enotie is a self taught multi-talented artist who has produced short 2D/3D animation as well as music. His obvious talent at an early age made his parents employ an Art teacher for private lessons at home. He has a degree in Economics/Statistics University of Benin Nigeria and has entrepreneurial experience.

He set up Curio studios a Fine Art/digital art studio in 1995 as a 24hour studio. The studio remains home to some of the leading contemporary artists in Nigeria and also we continue to train a lot of younger artists .
He was commissioned in 1996 by the Great Benin centenary committee to produce and organise National/International Art exhibitions to commemorate the Centennial commemoration of the British Invasion of Benin Kingdom in 1897.
His clients include The Oba Of Benin, UBA Plc, Polo, The FAAN in charge of all airports in Nigera, Templars Solicitors, Vetiva, The Ethnographic Museum Vienna Austria, GTB Plc, ACCESS Bank Plc, Quintessence Gallery, Ikoyi, Lagos, Terra Kulture V.I. Lagos, Nike Art Center Lekki, Lagos, Thought Pyramid, Abuja, Ed Cross Fine Art Ltd London.
Enotie has visited various global historical Art and culture places like the Parthenon and Acropolis in Greece, the Pyramids of Giza, Statue of Ramses in Egypt, Safaris in Kenya, Ethiopia, The Louvre in Paris, Art Basel in Switzerland, Museums and Galleries all over the world.

Selected Awards/Exhibitions
F.A.C.E awards for Best visual Artist of the Year 2014 Atlanta, Georgia USA.
L.M.A awards for best visual Artist 2014 Lagos, Nigeria
2011: Promises Kept, Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos.
2010: Generational Statement, Thought Pyramid Gallery, Abuja.
2007: Eclectic Treasures, Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos.
1997; Colours of festivity, Oba Akenzua Cultural Centre Benin,Nigeria
1996; Colours of festivity, Goethe institute Victoria Island ,Lagos
Contact
GSM:+234- 08057-319415
Email: enotimages@yahoo.com / enotimages@gmail.com
Artwanted.com, Saatchiart.com / enotie Ogbebor

ABOUT IBITOLA OJOYA ADEBAYO

Ibitola Ojoye-Adebayo is a graduate of the University of Portsmouth with a BSc in Pharmacology. She is a writer of Contemporary romance with a twist. Her writing is a portal into her mind and soul.  Sparked with a passion for gothic horror, mystery and romance novels; her top writing influences include Virginia Andrews and Stephen King. In 2013 she completed her first Novella “Acceptance,” a powerful testimony of love, Loss and Betrayal. “Into the darkness” is her sequel to “Acceptance.” When Ibitola isn’t raising three children with her husband, she continues to inspire and create in various online communities through her writing and research.

Overview of story:

Acceptance is a family drama about love, loss and betrayal and is the first of a series. The novel shows the tragic consequences of secrets and lies and what happens when an ordinary girl is let down and pushed to extremes by the people she loves; her husband and family.

The main plot is about Eva and her passionate relationship with husband, Richard, with a back story about her family history and her mother’s experiences in Nigeria during the Biafran war. As the story unfolds we discover that no one is quite what they seem and Eva gradually uncovers the truth about their deception with tragic consequences.

Book blurb to Acceptance: Into the darkness

‘There is that part of me that doesn’t want to think that we need to feel pain and to go into the darkness in order to see the light and to experience the beauty of life. There is another part of me that just wants to hide in the darkness, fearing what others will think of me when they see my own shame, the part of me that I unleashed so unexpectedly.
The thought of those betrayals, those horrible blows to my trust, cracking the very core of my being, made this dark nightmare I now inhabited feel a little more welcoming. But I could still feel the cold weight of the knife in my hand, feel it sinking into Richard’s soft flesh. I had to wake. I had to know if my anger and rage had turned me into a monster. I had to know what those cracks had set free……’

Official Book Trailer for ‘ACCEPTANCE’: http://youtu.be/8H2PevOR5Yk

Official Book Trailer for ‘INTO THE DARKNESS’ by …: http://youtu.be/Tz0siTbn2F8

On behalf of Ibitola, I wish to thank you again for your kind gesture.

Thanks and God bless you

Oluseyi Ogunlana

Public Relations Manager to Ibitola Ojoye-Adebayo

Phone: 07983220648

•  Rukayat Aderewa Basaru popularly known as Adebeauty love is a Speaker, Parent Governor, Entrepreneur and Mother.

  She has three Organisations in UK that help promote  Africans  both home and abroad in different ways i.e. Education, Immigration, Family Issue, Marriage/Divorce, children Advise, Youth empowerment, Employment, Business and many more.

  She has been nominated for different awards including International Achievers Awards and Life Changers Awards, MBE Awards, NEA Awards etc. She believes in giving back to the community like she always say, inspire before you expire.

  Adebeauty is a down to earth Role Model with lots of drive, energy and a selfless vision to serve and make a difference. She is very passionate about networking, community engagement and social harmony

  
  Founder of True African Heritage,
  Founder of African Business and Entrepreneur Networking,
  Founder/Award Coordinator of True African Awards
  http://www.trueafricanheritage.co.uk/
  http://www.meetup.com/African-Business-Entrepreneur-Networking/
  Email: trueafricanheritage@gmail.com
  Obasaru@gmail.com

The official Black History Month has now passed but the world will never stop presenting

us with events to document as part of our history. Tony Tokunbo Eteka Fernandez’s

mission has always been to remind the entire community to take ownership of our stories,

and preserve our African heritage.

On the 30th October, along with Zimlink’s founder- Zac Darkes, both men used their

organisations and respected positions, within the community, to produce the second edition of this historic event at London’s Houses of Parliament.

It was an empowering and inspirational day with an array of speakers which included

Lecturers, Historians, Professors and Community Leaders who each revealed what black history personally signifies to them.

As with many traditional African ‘storytelling sessions,’ music was included to enhance the

ambience and evoke the cultural theme. These who were still sleepy from an early start were fiercely awaked, as heads and feet couldn’t resist moving in rhythm to the drums and string percussion sounds.

Performances by Mosi Conde;- an artist from Guinea, who was followed by a group of

Zimbabwean artists;- Zee Guveya and his Heritage Band.

During the course of the morning, the essence of ‘storytelling’ and celebrating history

continued, as delegates senses were further ignited by informative talks from speakers,

who revealed new discoveries and essential aspects of Black History, whilst reminding

each and every person to always carry within their hearts, the legacies created by our

great heroes.

Jacqueline Wabara’s speech revealed some personal reference to her own life in order to share how her journey towards creating her organisation; the Miss Nubian Foundation which promotes heritage and unity amongst females of colour has now become a part of history. Jacqueline intends to continue her mission to inspire many more young women to create their own history by joining her legacy.

One vital message that hit home very hard was; – ‘we must celebrate the achievements of our

great historical leaders and as we do so, we must strive to create future leaders! The youth must be encouraged to aspire to be global leaders.’ Pauline Long is appealing to every youth and encouraging them to rise up and have a say in the development of our society.

This day brought pride and reminded us all to be thankful for our knowledge, power and liberty but to never take it for granted.  When you are sitting within the politically astute, Houses of Parliament;- a place where a multitude of decisions have been made, that have influenced all of our history and will continue to, you cannot help but give thanks for being a part the unique and great legacy of Black History.

Much in the way that many group associations were formed in response to civil war, apartheid and slavery, to re-establish unity and create peace, Zac Darkes, along with Zimlink manager-

Simba Chioto, are bringing this ethos back to life. Both of their speeches were breath taking and even included a cinematic documentary screening to reveal to delegates, that this global organisation- ZImlink;  are not only striving to create unity, but also to remind us that there is more to us as a people, than the legacy of slavery. Zac Darkes also went into depth about

Zimlink’s aims for future development and the establishment of links across Africa.

This annual event is an inspiration to the entire community. By creating this event, Tony

Tokunbo Eteka Fernandez has not only raised the bar in how we celebrate Black History

Month, as a community, but he has also highlighted the distinct differences between

success and extreme success. He is well known for his positive morale and abilities in

maintaining ‘Community spirit’ and this was felt throughout his event, as each delegate

walked away having danced, laughed and celebrated a renewed sense of unity. Tony’s

annual Black History Month event, succeeds in elevating the mindsets of attendees

because it ignites the pride within everybody!

From today, when we think of those great successful leaders and what they went through

on their journey, we must not forget to give thanks for their perseverance despite

suffering extreme injustice and trauma. For if they had not endured those great levels of

horror and made the crucial choices they did, then none of us would be where we are

today!

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AUTHOR Nasilele Ailola

As well as being a gifted writer for various platforms and her own online magazine;( NVLife Mag)

Nasilele is also a Holistic Marketing, PR and Social Media Expert. This lady with a big heart is a keen advocate for great causes such as mental illness, gender abuse and many other causes which lie close to her heart. Her organisation Holistic Visions, has a mission to bring awareness and put holistic sector, health, wellness brands and charitable organisations on the map, as well promote their life changing services, products and events. To find out more about Nasilele, or read more of her written works, visit her website http://www.nasileleaiola.com.

Oscar is True African Heritage Awards nominee. As part of the management team of ZippedMultimedia, we recently won the best online TV and Educational Programs at the recent True African Heritage Awards in London.

He is a Media Persona, a professional Master of Ceremony, Inspirational Speaker and Entrepreneur.

He is currently the CEO of Train2inspire Consultancy (T2i) which is a business training firm for self employed professionals, SMEs and Corporate Organisations based in London. At the moment T2i have offices in Botswana, Ghana and Nigeria. T2i focuses on the training needs of businesses in areas of Management, Leadership, Customer Services, Change Management,

Business Coaching, Church Empowerment and Growth etc. T2i Consultancy was born out of the successful Radio and TV shows hosted by Oscar who had a great feedback and with the shows concentration on inspiration and business minded topics meant a lot of individuals,groups and organisations benefited from the discussions. Currently Train2inspire have built a wealth of Consultants that have been in the industry between 10 to 30 years experience that delivers our training programs across the Globe. For more information, you can visit

http://www.train2inspireconsultancy.com for more details.

Moreover Oscar have run successful businesses in the past. He was the CEO of Ospra Ventures which was a publishing house. He has a deep understanding of how the business world operates, how to stay competitive and differentiate your organisation from its competitors.  Ospra Consult was a subsidiary of Ospra Ventures and it was a very successful business training and development firm that dealt with the informal sector and small and medium enterprises in Ghana. It worked in partnership with the Business Advisory Centre, a Government Institution in Ghana to provide business training for the Small and Medium enterprises, the tourism industry and Corporate Ghana.

Furthermore Oscar is passionate about radio. He was the renowned Host of “THE

PLATFORM”, a Radio Talk Show on Fire Live Radio in London. ‘The Platform’ had

listeners averaging in over 50 countries at any point in time with a peak listenership of over 70 countries. Currently the concept of ‘The Platform’ is now dubbed ‘The Next Level TV Talk Show on ZIPPED TV which is shown every Sunday at 5pm Prompt UK time

http://www.zippedtv.com at Zipped TV2 and also viewers on Roku Digital Box can access it live

on their TV screens.

The TV Talk Show is about inspiring people towards achieving their dreams in today’s challenging world; creating a positive mindset capable of establishing a solid foundation forthe fulfilment of those dreams. ‘THE NEXT LEVEL’ TV Talk Show has hosted experts on various fields of endeavours and all works of life, discussing relevant topics capable of enhancing the capability of listeners in the pursuit of their dreams.

As a host, Oscar has developed insights into becoming a powerful Inspirational speaker

delivering speeches full of practical ideas specializing on YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE and

ENTREPRENEURSHIP. These insights together with his membership of Toastmasters

International, has given him the opportunity to learn and perfect his skills in Public Speaking.

He also have a powerful ministry where he empowers Christians based on Biblical principles to help them achieve their dreams and also develop training programs that help in Church Empowerment and Growth.

Oscar is a perfect Master of Ceremony for all your occasions, he understands how to mix professionalism with humour and engage your guests to leave your ceremony with a lasting memory. One of the biggest challenges as an MC is your ability to engage a multi-cultural guests and this is where Oscar and his team shines. Engage us and you will have value for money.

Oscar holds a Masters Degree from the prestigious Cardiff Metropolitan University majoring in International Marketing Management and International Business. His understanding of today’s business climate makes him a force to reckon with.

Bernadette Gaye Kerr is born in Jamaica.

She is now becoming the nation’s foremost inspirational writer. Her journey through life conveys message of hope, faith, patience and inspiration. She is a past student of the Bromley College of Further and Higher Education incorporating the University of Greenwich, London and Harrison Memorial High School a privately operated Christian School in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

In spite of her hurdles she has beat the odds by demonstrating that God has full control of her destiny and with God all things are possible. She is a qualified and experienced Business Administrator and is the Campus Manager at Global Institute of Certified Specialists, a government registered nursing institution in Jamaica. She is a member of the (AMT) American Medical Technologists, USA.

She is the Leadership Mind Ambassador Award (LMA) Best Female Author of the year 2014 and Black Entertainment Film, Fashion, Television and Arts (Beffta UK) nominee for Best Author of the year 2014.

She is well known for her contribution in motivating others especially students to rise above the hurdles or other limitations and to soar to new heights in achieving their career and personal goals. Her aim and aspiration is to enlightened the world especially the youth with her vision and inspiration that will make our world a better place.

Overcoming the Hurdles of Life is a book that will take you on an incredible journey, understanding how hurdles can affect an individual and how a solution can be made with hard work, commitment, consistency and spiritual interventions. She would love comments from readers. Please send correspondence to Bernadette Kerr email: binspirems@yahoo.com.

THE Africa4U ACHIEVEMENTS AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN GERMANY TOOK PLACE YESTERDAY FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME AT THE EXCLUSUVE CHRISTYS WEST AFRICAN RESTAURANT IN BREMEN CITY-

THIS WAS ALSO A FOLLOW UP TO THE AFRICA4U ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN HOLLAND WHICH TOOK PLACE EARLIER THIS YEAR AT Clubdafrique Rotterdam HOLLAND

6 AWARDS HAVE BEEN AWARDED TO GREAT OUTSTANDING AFRICAN ACHIEVERS IN GERMANY FOR ALL THEIR HARD WORK, PURPOSE AND VISION

I find it difficult talking about my childhood, it was one filled with hardship and bitter phases, I never thought of creating a meaningful future.
I did not really know who I was and I still believe there are so many young people like myself out there on the street.

If I can come this far, they too can and anyone can do the same, because my road has not been an easy one.

I wouldn’t say I came from poor background but most times we found it diffict to eat and went without food for long stretches and even when
we camea food, we did not eat properly

My mother, Comfort Olubogu, was a very creative hardworking woman, shewas also very patient and sacrificed a lot.

She was willing and ready to sell her clothes to make sure we went to school;and how could I forget My loving and caring Dad, Jonas Olubogu is a trader.
I Thank God for given me the perfect parents. I come from Ideoto north, L.G.A in Imo State- Eastern Nigeria. From a family of four. Three boys & girl.

AS the first son and living a dubious life was very disheartening for my parents and siblings’, Growing up on the street entailed getting into trouble,
hanging around wih the wrong crowd and geting into all kinds of mischief. . I was among those people that believed so much in the street life, I was always that gentle boy on the street with a negative mindset. I used to find it very difficult going to church then. I saw it as multi-tasking thing to do. We were beaten before we can go to church.
Getting into trouble and had no direction and vision whatsoever, yet I never knew what manifestations were ahead for the fuure.

I still feel destiny isa funny thing.
My first chosen career then was football and my football nick name then was Petit, that was how my stage name pet wise came about.

Yet at an early age with all the distractions and wild phases, there were still seeds of passion and determination which were part of my being, my drive
and my mindset- even thuogh i often used it in the wrong way.
I was passionate about football and I gave it my best. My friends then, Ebuka Terri, Edu tente, Elochukwu, okirikor, Edu Nkoyeri to mention a few of them
now, play for international clubs, Unfortunately I dropped it for another career.
I had no regrets knowing full well that finally I have found the career of my own and was no more living in another man’s dream,
presently I derive joy in what I do.
I also enjoyed writing, I started with movie scripts and a bit of novel and poems, I started writing in high school in 2003,
my best subject in high school then was literature, so it gave me more clues what writing and filming was all about.
I was really into movies and within the short period of 7 months, I wrote,
directed and produced my first film entitled “BLOODY TWINS”. Featuring the two fast identical upcoming nollywood finest twins, Elijah and Elisha shire, then again I assisted in another epic movie entitled “KETARSHI” as an assistant director and producer, directed by a good friend of mine, Chukwu moses.
In the year 2005, I embarked on my music career, and then I was a commercial secular rapper, that is where raping in clubs and bars started.
I was with a group then called “WISE UNIT” and “WIZEMEN” gotten from my name Petwise. Alongside with Money Banks, Young G and Outwize.
I left it and joined another group called “ICONS” in the year 2011, the likes of Kskills and Graysongz, though we recorded one gospel song together,
titled BABA M, but we had a lot differences, our styles weren’t in line to what we want. Then in 2012, I decided to go on solo and I fully became a gospel singer, http://tindeck.com/users/petwyzz

I am grateful to God today because I did not abuse the gifts He gave me. If I should die today I am confident that I died for something that worth dying for. Discovering another gift of speaking is a thing joy and peace of mind. My motivational speaking career is the only thing that amazed my close friends and my immediate family members. They were contemplating how possible is that.
My speaking career took them unaware; coming from the street now going back there to change the young people is a big step in transformation. Knowing full well the life I once lived.
Today I am a testimony of a life developed into creativity, am now part of the creativity of the creator, writing, singing and speaking, This is the most amazing combination, meaning that no matter who you are , or where you are from, I can always reach you and you will always hear me. You can make a change in your life, if you really want to.
I still reminiscing the community seminar hosted by one of my mentor, Omah Michael. That’s was my first speaking engagement. I was not prepared because I only planned to anchor the program and not to be among the speakers. There is still room for growth battling for self confidence in me then. I was not in my right self that day, it was a very difficult thing for me, anybody that knew me very well will know am a very timid person. Facing people is like hell to me…

That same day, my two kid siblings were around, Chinelo and Chukwunonso, our last son Obinna was in school then.

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There is something I still found very difficult to believe, that within a short time of been a motivational life changing speaker,
I have changed and inspired a lot of lives around the world and am still doing that. I don’t believe more in repetition of prayers like every other people
do. I pray less and I act more. Each time I close my eyes to pray the first thing I always ask God is GRACE, like my guidance will always say; Grace is the fastest car in the world. I could remember the day I told my mother even if I decided to be failure in life is already late. I can’t remain there. There is this word I always register at the back of my subconscious mind that becoming great in life is very easy but becoming nobody is very hard. I always knew I had a dream that is worth dying for.
One big advice that I have learnt to use and it has been awesome personally to me is to believe totally and totally on GOD not anyone. I used to wait for
other people to do before I can, I have noticed, that the people you are waiting for are also waiting for you to be the first to do,
most of them does not have what you have.
Today, I am a founder of many organizations, Empowerment speaker, Business Advisor, social entrepreneur, community ambassador, change agent, humanitarian,
Author, Song writer and Award winning Gospel artiste, I have written so many books, managing about four life transforming organizations,
gotten a lot of international recognitions, and I have embarked on so many community young empowerment programs, still aiming to achieve more in
nearby future. Working on so many upcoming projects which I will disclose later and will always keeps my fans posted.
I am also the brainchild behind Leadership and Mind Ambassadors Awards

Pamtengo Radio scoops 2014 BEFFTA Award for Best Radio

What started as a simple idea of a group of colleagues of similar ilk and interests has seen the UK Luton based online radio, Pamtengo winning this year’s Best Radio at the BEFFTA Awards held on October 25, at the Hippodrome, Golders Green in London. UK

Looking gloriously elegant, it was indeed a marvel to watch Pamtengo radio representatives march majestically to receive the 2014 Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts (BEFFTA) Awards.

Speaking exclusively in a telephone interview upon receiving the news, Pamtengo Radio CEO, Golden Tshux said the recognition showed a true reflection of the outstanding achievements and contributions that Pamtengo radio gives back to the community through radio excellence.

“This is a collective effort by everyone involved. We obviously have a responsibility to thank all our Djs, Presenters and the technical team for making this to happen,”said Tshux who fronts the exceptionally diversed and talented team hailing from Zimbabwe, Malawi, Uganda, Kenya, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Poland.

The CEO added” We are obviously indebted to all our fans and we take the responsibility to thank each and everyone who voted for us to win the prestigious award.

BEFFTA Awards is a distinctly special awards ceremony honouring the best showbiz and entertainment personalities in the black and ethnic communities in the UK, USA, Africa, the Caribbean Islands, Canada and globally.

Founded by Pauline Long , BEFFTA rewards outstanding achievements and contributions from Africans, Caribbeans and Asians in the entertainment, film, fashion, television and arts.

Pamtengo radio dates back March, 2013 and advocates for provision of news, shared knowledge and cultural perspective that connect and reflect vibrant and diverse communities according to Tshux

The award winning radio which currently boats 20 employees is also about maintaining a local/abroad focus for sharing music, arts, culture, news and opinions.

Sponsored by World Cargo International as it’s prime financier, Pamtengo radio was also blessed with two other nominations for two of its Djs namely Golden Tshux and Dj Bily for BEFFTA’s Best DJ of the Year category.

“We therefore embrace this award as a symbol for hardwork. It has otherwise proved we are indeed an ultimately collection of talented Djs and Presenters, he said

Pamtengo radio caters for a wide variety of programmes ranging from magazine programmes, gospel and musicals that mainly promotes Afro beats and Afro- fusion of Africa ‘s exceptionally traditional rhythms, dancehall, Caribbean reggae and dancehall, polish music as well entertainment, opinions and hard news featuring on Pamtengo website.

Also adding a different dimension to radio is the production of a comprehensive range of cost effective tools that Pamtengo offers from simple radio jingles to complex Beatmixers, Drycuts, Sweepers, Intros as well as Great radio commercials.