Ayan De First is a Multi Award winner and Global Cultural Icon. He is  a versatile performing and visual Artist as well as the first recognised Talking drummer in Europe.

Our Role model for this week is also The CEO of Oduduwa Talking Drummers Limited,Cultural Heritage Showcase and ADF School of Arts and Culture.He was born to a family of Drummers and started his career as an apprentice by performing with his Dad and Uncles at the early age of five.

His ambition as a science student was  to become a medical Doctor/Pharmacist which was distorted by his talent and love for music.

An increase and demand for cultural performances prompted him to change his career from studying  Medicine  and Pharmacy related disciplines  to Arts, design & graphic studio skills course. He was brought to the UK as a cultural promoter in community & private schools and  has so far worked with up to 600 private & community schools,  the feed back has been overwhelming with so many reference letters and evaluation forms.

He also works hand in hand with different Boroughs/Councils to deliver different projects to promote community cohesion and inclusion in UK.
Besides his services in schools in Britain,he started his performances in London one day in 1993 when he was financially down,forced to perform in two underground stations.and subsequently performed for the Labour Party UK in London.  He later performed for Sir Richard Bramson(Virgin Atlantic),Lord Mayor of London,Former Nigeria president Retired,Abu Bakar, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo,Prince Charles and Camila Parker Bowles( Duchess Of Cornwall) at St Jame’s Palace,former Northern Ireland Secretary Mo Mowlam and lots of Dignitaries.

Ayan De First has also appeared on all British Television Channels & CNN, as well as in British and Nigeria national and local newspapers and Magazines.

He broke a record to be the first African Talking entertainer to perform for Her Majesty The Queen And The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace London during Golden Jubilee celebration.

He then later performed for HRH Prince Charles & Duchess of Cornwall Camila Parker Bowles at St James’s Palace & in Croydon London.
He became the first African performer to entertain guests on Channel 4 programme called ”Come Dine With Me”. He has exhibited his Artworks and performed at different recognised venues and festivals across Europe.

He also works hand in hand with Boroughs/Councils in the UK on different projects. With his relentless  passion for African Cultural Heritage he recently founded a yearly Global cultural event called ” Cultural Heritage Showcase”.And the first event was held in London in 2014.

Ayan De First has performed with different Artists globally including King Sunny Ade,Sikiru Ayinde Barrister,Adewale Ayuba,Saheed Osupa,Salawa Abeni,Yinka Ayefele, Abass Obesere and Jeff Tain Watts American Jazz musician.

He has featured on a  few famous CDs in Nigeria,”Mi o mon peju ogun laye by Micho Ade,Festival of Love,Brown Sugar by Jide Chord ,Ijo Ya by Weird MC.

He has 16 Awards with loads of certificates and medals to his name.

Contact information for Ayan de First

Moblie: 07956482148, 07960877447

Website: www.oduduwatalkingdrummers.co.uk

Also Search for Ayan de first on major Social media platforms

Stephen Machua is a Kenyan Social Entrepreneur aged 24 years. He holds a Postgraduate in Global Social and Sustainable Enterprise from Colorado State University and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from The Technical University of Kenya.

He holds a Silver Award of the President’s Award Kenya, Top 25 under 25 Entrepreneurs Award by KCA University and Best ICT innovation in Student’s Congress on Science and Technology.

He is the Founder and Managing Director for AFROM MEDIA, a digital media enterprise that offers Social Media services and trainings to businesses and organizations. Through the enterprise, he has been able to do several presentations on use of Social Media for organizations’ identity management in Kenya, South Africa and Tanzania.

Through his weekly social media training series, he is able to build capacities for individuals and organizations on digital media issues.

As a development enthusiast, he Co-hosts a weekly twitter chat dubbed #NAYDchat which aims at driving positive dialogues in the social media space while recognizing individuals and organizations that are providing solutions to pertinent issues affecting different African communities.

He is an experienced leader who sits in the boards of;

• Cheza Sports Academy; a soccer academy for children aged 3 – 17 years’ operating in South B, Nairobi (www.chezasports.co.ke )

• Change Mind Change Future (CMCF); a volunteer based mentorship organization operating in Kenya. (www.changemindchangefuture.org )

• Volunteer Involving Organizations Society; a network of organizations that engage volunteers in their day to day operations (www.viosociety.org )

Previously, he served in the communication secretariat for The First United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) in Kenya and The First African Youth Charter Summit (AYCS) in Tanzania. He also provided social media support for Umeclick Peace Campaign prior to the 2013 Kenya’s general elections.

While at The Technical University of Kenya, he served as a Rotaract Club President (2012/2013) and a Student Leader in-charge of students with special needs (2011/2012).

Stephen Machua is a servant leader and a mentor to many. He aspires to be a lead advisor to heads of states on youth matters and a world leading social entrepreneur.

THE REFRESHING SHADES OF MOROCCO

One of the most fascinating feelings about travelling is the educational eye opener into new experiences and a whole new fabulous world of of history, culture, architecture, landscapes, food, and customs.
It is also a great opportunity to listen, share and engage.

Sandra Peachy is a Model, upcoming presenter, photographer and also part of The Marketing team of The International Community based initiative- ZIMLINK. She has been working professionally as a model since 2014 and has been able to make a name for herself doing run way modelling for various fashion shows some of which include The Urban music party (UMP FESTIVAL) and several others.

She has also featured in magazines and roller banners such as The LAWLINK initiative based in Malawi

Sandra has also featured in four music video saying the four videos which gave her a profound opening into the a different side of the industry and has worked with famous media houses such as HD plus creations (Head Director is Sukez), Red ink media (Head Director is Ron CZ), and Moonlight media (lead by Hammid) 

Sandra is deeply passionate about Youth Empowerment and Youth Development, being a Youth herself, she is able to recognise the importance of self worth and knowing your talent, Sandra also recognises that the backbone and growth of developing countries are also depending on Individual talents, Collective talents and self ownership.

. She participates fully in engaging with the youth, helping them to develop mentally and also highlighting to them the importance for them to recognise their talents and gifts. She is an active and passionate Youth Ambassador for Lawlink.. She is driven by this also due to the challenges she faces in paying her University tuition fee even though she passed high school with flying colours.

But for Sandra, where there is a will there is a way, so she continues to boldly persevere . Sandra is deeply eager about making a difference to life, changing the world and becoming Internationally recognised.

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It is nearly impossible to talk about the very best African female singers without mentioning the amazing Yvonne Chaka Chaka and her profound legacy especially as she continues to set the pace in so many areas of Life.

I have been a huge fan of the artists for so many years and her music in my view has always represented the political, social and moral anthems of many African cultures, mindsets and visions.

Yvonne Chaka chaka is an internationally recognised Singer, Songwriter, Humanitarian, Teacher and Entrepreneur. she is also one of Africa,s most talented artists.

Many people know her as The Princess of Africa, She has been on the music scene for over 30 years

I met her for the very first time at the House of Lords in London in 2014 at an event themed “AFRICA RISING – THE ROLE OF THE DIASPORA AFRICAN WOMAN” organised by the amazing Justina Mutale

To find out more about Yvonne chaka Chaka , Sit back , relax and enjoy the interview below

2015 AFRICAN FINANCIAL AND INVESTMENT REVIEW

The Programme The 2015 African Financial and investment Review brings together at one business and investment environment African and British Entrepreneurs with investment interest in Oil and Gas, Real Estate and Property Development, solid mineral exploration, Agro allied industries, Telecommunication and the Financial Services.

Target Countries

The review will be targeting Nigeria, the largest population in Africa with 170 million people and growing, in specific and other countries within the West African Sub-region. London Stock Exchange will be hosting the finest of British-African Business Community in this programme organised by African Partnership Development UK and a host of other Business interest groups in both the UK and Africa.

Key Issues The Review Will Address On Nigeria And Other West African Nations:

1. The Current Economic Potentials and Government Policies on Foreign/Diaspora Investment

2. The Security of Foreign and Diaspora Investment dealing with protection of investment capital

3. Social and Environmental Security of Foreign and Diaspora Investors

4. Political and Financial Risk Analysis of Investing In Nigeria and other West African Nations.

5. Opportunities and Threats of (Nigeria’s) Business Environment

6. Tax Regime and Regulation for foreign and Diaspora Investment

7. Government Bureaucracy, Corruption and Foreign Investment

8. Accessing funding & financing for start-up businesses/Enterprises in the UK

9. Support for expanding (African) Businesses/Investment into British High Street

Expected Outcome

The Business & Africa Diaspora community, including other participants at this programme should have a clear view of the Economic plan, direction, risks, opportunities and Government policies on Investment, Entrepreneurship, Tax regimes, profit repatriation and Business legal framework in Nigeria and other West African Nations. Also accessing opportunities for start-up businesses in the UK and expanding into British High Street as an African ethnic Entrepreneur.

Expected Guests:

Business Groups from the UK, Business Groups from Nigeria & other West African Nations, Invited members of the British Parliament, Political and Business Policy makers in Nigeria and other West African nations, members of African Diaspora Community, Friends of Africa and Nigeria and other business professional organisations Venue: London Stock Exchange. 10, Paternoster Square, London, EC4M 7LS Time: 4:30PM Date: 9th Dec, 2015.

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Mr Andem Ekeng Effiom is an Investment Banker with  eight years experience, He is also an Economics graduate with an Msc  from The University of Calabar, Nigeria

Mr Ekeng has a a very deep concern for the emancipation and the importance of Africans working together.

He is very passionate about the importance of Knowing and sharing ones history and is currently working on a project to save Efik Culture.

The Efiks live in South South Nigeria and are known for coming up with some of the first inventions and institutions in the whole of Africa.

He is married with three children and lives in Nigeria

STAKEHOLDERS SUMMIT ON SECURITY: “Youth involvement in national security” Saturday 21st  November,2015…Lagos,Nigeria

In an effort to finding a lasting solution to the increasing security challenges in the nation such as terrorism,kidnapping,cultism,rape among others,the YOUTH CONNECT AFRICA has concluded plans to host the first ever STAKEHOLDERS SUMMIT ON YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN NATIONAL SECURITY”

The summit is designed to generate insights into the challenges of security as well as youth participation in tackling security challenges. The summit which is to hold under the theme: “youth involvement in national security”will feature luminaries from across different sectors of the government.

The participants are expected to brainstorm on measures towards youth involvement in the nagging security challenges which has affected so well the nation’s economy.

The summit will foster dialogue among youths and top security officials across the Nation.Moreso, the summit is envisaged within the broader framework that security is a shared responsibility and youths involvement will serve as a major tool…

Date: Saturday 21st November,2015 Venue:The Transformation hall,Gowon estate,lagos,Nigeria.

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STAKEHOLDERS SUMMIT ON SECURITY: “Youth involvement in national security” Saturday 21st  November,2015…Lagos,Nigeria

In an effort to finding a lasting solution to the increasing security challenges in the nation such as terrorism,kidnapping,cultism,rape among others,the YOUTH CONNECT AFRICA has concluded plans to host the first ever STAKEHOLDERS SUMMIT ON YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN NATIONAL SECURITY”

The summit is designed to generate insights into the challenges of security as well as youth participation in tackling security challenges. The summit which is to hold under the theme: “youth involvement in national security”will feature luminaries from across different sectors of the government.

The participants are expected to brainstorm on measures towards youth involvement in the nagging security challenges which has affected so well the nation’s economy.

The summit will foster dialogue among youths and top security officials across the Nation.Moreso, the summit is envisaged within the broader framework that security is a shared responsibility and youths involvement will serve as a major tool…

Date: Saturday 21st November,2015 Venue:The Transformation hall,Gowon estate,lagos,Nigeria.

RSVP…,+2348169877696,