Monthly Archives: August 2016

The Role of youths in achieving the 5th SDG of the United Nations (Gender Equality) – by Okoli Chuka(AFRICA4U AWARD WINNER )

.Gender equality also known as gender egalitarianism or equality of the genders, is of the view that everyone should receive equal treatment and not to be discriminated against based on their gender. This is one of the objectives of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which seeks to create equality in law and in social situations, such as in democratic activities and securing equal pay for equal work. In practice, the objective of gender equality is for people to acquire, if they so choose, equal treatment throughout the society, not just in politics, the workplace, or any other policy designated sphere.

World bodies have defined gender equality in terms of human rights, especially women’s rights and economic development. UNICEF describes that gender equality “means that women and men, boys and girls, enjoy the same rights, resources, opportunities and protections. It does not require that girls and boys, or women and men, be the same or that they be treated exactly alike.

While the world has achieved progress towards gender equality and women’s empowerment under the millennium development goals (including equal access to primary education between boys and girls), women and girls continue to suffer discrimination and violence in every part of the world.

Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.

Providing women and girls with equal access to education, health care, decent work, and representation in political and economic decision-making processes will fuel sustainable economies and benefit societies and humanity at large.

The youth could help in promoting gender equality by helping to:

 End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls in Africa.

 Eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation.

 Eliminate all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation.

 Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision making in all works of life.

 Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.

 Adopt and strengthen sound policies and enforceable legislation for the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls at all levels.

“On the average, women in the labour market earn 24% less than men globally.

In Conclusion

The youths, making up majority of the populace can make their voice heard in tackling this issue and curbing it totally. We have seen cases of women who are doing great things in the world and making an impact in the society, with the likes of Hillary Clinton of America, Dr, Okonjo Iweala to mention a few, we also have for the first time in the UAE a female allowed to contest for a parliament position which has never happened. Let’s join hands in achieving this goal and eradicating gender inequality in our society and continent at large.

Speech by Okoli Chukwuka Ikenna.

ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK -WINSTON GEORGE ELLIS -ACCOMPLISHED ACTOR & 3 TIME WORLD CHAMPION

About Winston

An accomplished British actor and a three-times world martial arts champion, Winston has starred alongside Johnny Depp and Kiera Knightley in the first two ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ films. Other film credits include roles in Batman: Dark Knight and Shiner (alongside Michael Caine) and – during his 10 years living in Hong Kong – appearances in many martial arts films including Jackie Chan’s Operation Condor, Black Mask starring Jet Li and The Quest, with Jean Claude Van Damme and Roger Moore.

 

Winston’s passion for working with underprivileged children led to his involvement with a number of charities carrying out educational workshops and inspirational talks to thousands of young people across the UK.

AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH ORGANISED BY T.T.F IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OXBRIDGE TUTORIAL COLLEGE ENDS IN LAGOS

 

Dear Family and Friends,

THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH ORGANISED BY TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OXBRIDGE TUTORIAL COLLEGE IKEJA, TOOK PLACE YESTERDAY IN LAGOS, NIGERIA

JOIN ME IN CONGRATULATION THE WINNERS OF THIS YEARS AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH (LISTED BELOW)

1. Abdul-Raheem Agoro-Kesington – RADIO PRESENTER FOR iGroove Radio STATION AND Top Radio 90.9 FM, LAGOS

2. IfeanyiChukwu Petwise Msp – INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER, GOSPEL ARTIST ,, CEO OF LEADERSHIP MIND AMBASSADORS ONLINE INTERNATIONAL AWARD

3. Ben Edem– DIRECTOR OF YOUTH SPEAKERS, INSTITUTE OF NIGERIA
4. NG Onyeukwu Shangalo – INSPIRATIONAL PERFORMING ARTISTS MANAGED BY Don Zubi ENTERTAINMENT AND Don Zubi Song Writter
5. Iaspire Radio STATION INSPIRED BY LADY Mercy Makinde

6. Debbie Braide – INSPIRATIONAL YOUTH AMBASSADOR AND Ambassador for Cecilia Eyo Ekpenyong Foundation

7. Agbonzikilo Franklin Osasere – INSPIRATIONAL PERFORMING ARTIST AND COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR

8. Okoli Chuka – STUDENT LEADER, ACTIVIST, ENTREPRENEUR AND INSPIRATIONAL COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR
9. ESSIET NSUDOH – MULTI – AWARD WINNING RADIO PRESENTER – RADIO AKWA IBOM 90.5 (Rockyfeller Nsudoh )
10 REBRAND NIGERIAN YOUTHS IN GHANA – MANAGED BY COMRADE Barry Ndu N

11. Oxbridge Tutorial College , IKEJA LAGOS

A BIG THANK YOU TO DR Alistair Soyode – CEO OF BEN TV, who took time out from a busy schedule to attend the event and give advice to youth, May your paths continue to be filled with great manifestations

A BIG THANK YOU ALSO TO MR Toibudeen Oduniyi – THE FOUNDER OF 9jadiaspora and Cyborg UK who was also present at the event as a KEY SPEAKER. Mr Oduniyi also shared strories from the past with the Youth. Wishing you many more years ahead of success and precious moment

A BIG THANK YOU ALSO TO LAGOS BASED Claude Obinna Opara – A Published Writer and Architect, who was also a Key speaker . Mr Opara shared his expereiebces as a Writer and reminded the Youth that peseverance was KEY in achieving greatness

SPECIAL THANKS TO Radiodiaspora Ng who were present yesterday to conduct interviews- Wishing you many more years of success

SPECIAL THANKS TO Enigmatic Olumide Bisiriyu for providing Photo Coverage on the day

SPECIAL THANKS TO OXBRIDGE TUTORIAL COLLEGE LAGOS for all the support and who partnered with me in organising yesterdays event

MY MESSAGE TO THE YOUTH – NOW AND ALWAYS

Be The Change you want to see in Society, The Gift (s) that lie within you are precious, they are filed with spirits that can build castles and can climb mountains . ALL GOOD THINGS IN LIFE ARE POSSIBLE
YOU HAVE A STORY THE WORLD IS WAITING TO ENJOY

THANK YOU TO ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS who made this years AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH A SUCCESS.
It was great to organise this event in LAGOS- The Happiest City on Earth

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WATCH THIS SPACE FOR FOR THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH 2017 taking place in Nigeria next year
For more enquires on sponsorship you can contact me on +447882809005 or drop an email to afripoet@gmail.com
We have proudly organised small scale Empowerment award initiatives in the UK, The USA, Germany, Holland and Eastern Europe

WE ALSO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

1. MC Hosting for corporate functions, business expos and network seminars
2. Customised social media services for Campaigns, Entrepreneurs, Start up businesses, and Social Events in The UK and outside The UK across various Social media channels
3. Motivational Talks for Schools, Universities and Community groups
4. Emotional Well being, Creative confidence and Bespoke educational modules as part of YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECTS/PROGRAMMES & initiatives in Africa
We go the extra mile to provide added value to our clients at very competitive prices
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AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH TAKES PLACE IN LAGOS THIS SUNDAY THE 21ST OF AUGUST- DONT MISS IT

THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH ORGANISED BY TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OXBRIDGE TUTORIAL COLLEGE TAKES PLACE IN LAGOS THIS SUNDAY- THIS IS A FREE EVENT YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MSS

Dear Family and Friends ,

THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH inspired by Tony Tokunbo Eteka Fernandez in partnership with OXBRIDGE TUTORIAL COLLEGE takes place this Sunday the 21st of August at 12 Noon on the dot at The UTC HALL, OXBRIDGE TUTORIAL COLLEGE, 49 SOBO AROBIODU STREET, GRA IKEJA, LAGOS, NIGERIA
Come and be part of a memorable day of AWARD RECOGNITION, INSPIRATIONAL TALKS, NETWORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE YOUTH and The Exhibiting of BOOKS and CDS

WE ARE PLEASED TO INFORM YOU THAT THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES WILL BE AWARDED ON THE DAY FOR THEIR SELFLESS AND PASSIONATE DRIVE IN EXCELLING BEYOND MEASURE IN THEIR VARIOUS FIELDS

1. Abdul-Raheem Agoro-Kesington – RADIO PRESENTER FOR iGroove Radio STATION AND Top Radio 90.9 FM, LAGOS

2. IfeanyiChukwu Petwise Msp – INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER, GOSPEL ARTIST ,, CEO OF LEADERSHIP MIND AMBASSADORS ONLINE INTERNATIONAL AWARD

3. Ben Edem– DIRECTOR OF YOUTH SPEAKERS, INSTITUTE OF NIGERIA
4. NG Onyeukwu – INSPIRATIONAL PERFORMING ARTISTS MANAGED BY Don Zubi ENTERTAINMENT AND Don Zubi Song Writter
5. Iaspire Radio STATION INSPIRED BY LADY Mercy Makinde

6. Debbie Braide – INSPIRATIONAL YOUTH AMBASSADOR AND Ambassador for Cecilia Eyo Ekpenyong Foundation

7. Agbonzikilo Franklin Osasere – INSPIRATIONAL PERFORMING ARTIST AND COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR

8. Okoli Chuka – STUDENT LEADER, ACTIVIST, ENTREPRENEUR AND INSPIRATIONAL COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR
9. ESSIET NSUDOH – MULTI – AWARD WINNING RADIO PRESENTER – RADIO AKWA IBOM 90.5 (Rockyfeller Nsudoh )
10 REBRAND NIGERIAN YOUTHS IN GHANA – MANAGED BY COMRADE Barry Ndu N

11. Oxbridge Tutorial College , IKEJA LAGOS

GUEST SPEAKERS ON THE DAY

MR Toibudeen Oduniyi – CEO OF 9jadiaspora
MR Claude Obinna Opara – PUBLISHED WRITER

SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR – CHIEF Okoi Obono-obla – Special Assistant on Prosecution to The President

THIS IS AN EVENT YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS, FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT ME ON +447882809005 (WHATSAPP)or drop me an email to afripoet@gmail.com

We have proudly organised small scale Empowerment award initiatives in the UK, The USA, Germany, Holland and Eastern Europe

 

AFRICA4UNIGERIA

WE ALSO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

1. MC Hosting for corporate functions, business expos and network seminars
2. Customised social media services for Campaigns, Entrepreneurs, Start up businesses, and Social Events in The UK and outside The UK across various Social media channels
3. Motivational Talks for Schools, Universities and Community groups
4. Emotional Well being, Creative confidence and Bespoke educational modules as part of YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECTS/PROGRAMMES & initiatives in Africa
We go the extra mile to provide added value to our clients at very competitive prices

CONTACT IS TODAY ON +447882809005 TO MAKE A BOOKING, OR DROP US AN EMAIL : afripoet@gmail.com

THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH TAKES PLACE IN LAGOS ON SUNDAY THE 21ST OF AUGUST INSPIRED BY T.T.F

Dear Family and Friends ,

This is to inform you that I will be organising THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH in partnership with OXBRIDGE TUTORIAL COLLEGE on Sunday the 21st of August at 12 Noon on the dot at The UTC HALL, OXBRIDGE TUTORIAL COLLEGE, 49 SOBO AROBIODU STREET, GRA IKEJA, LAGOS, NIGERIA
Come and be part of a memorable day of AWARD RECOGNITION, INSPIRATIONAL TALKS, NETWORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE YOUTH and The Exhibiting of BOOKS, CDS and inspirational products.

WE ARE PLEASED TO INFORM YOU THAT THE FOLLOWING NOMINEES WILL BE AWARDED ON THE DAY FOR THEIR SELFLESS AND PASSIONATE DRIVE IN EXCELLING BEYOND MEASURE IN THEIR VARIOUS FIELDS

1. Abdul-Raheem Agoro-Kesington – RADIO PRESENTER FOR iGroove Radio STATION AND Top Radio 89.6 FM, LAGOS

2. IfeanyiChukwu Petwise Msp – INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER, GOSPEL ARTIST ,, CEO OF LEADERSHIP MIND AMBASSADORS ONLINE INTERNATIONAL AWARD

3. Ben Edem– DIRECTOR OF YOUTH SPEAKERS, INSTITUTE OF NIGERIA
4. NG Onyeukwu – INSPIRATIONAL PERFORMING ARTISTS MANAGED BYDon Zubi ENTERTAINMENT AND Don Zubi Song Writter
5. Iaspire Radio STATION INSPIRED BY LADY Mercy Makinde

6. Debbie Braide – INSPIRATIONAL YOUTH AMBASSADOR AND Ambassador for Cecilia Eyo Ekpenyong Foundation

7. Agbonzikilo Franklin Osasere – INSPIRATIONAL PERFORMING ARTIST AND COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR

8. Okoli Chuka – STUDENT LEADER, ACTIVIST, ENTREPRENEUR AND INSPIRATIONAL COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR
9. ESSIET NSUDOH – MULTI – AWARD WINNING RADIO PRESENTER – RADIO AKWA IBOM 90.5 (Rockyfeller Nsudoh )
10 REBRAND NIGERIAN YOUTHS IN GHANA – MANAGED BY COMRADEBarry Ndu N
11. Oxbridge Tutorial College , IKEJA LAGOS

GUEST SPEAKERS ON THE DAY

MR Toibudeen Oduniyi – CEO OF 9jadiaspora
MR Claude Obinna Opara – PUBLISHED WRITER

THIS IS AN EVENT YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS, FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT ME ON +447882809005
We have proudly organised small scale Empowerment award initiatives in the UK, The USA, Germany, Holland and Eastern Europe

AFRICA4UNIGERIA

WE ALSO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

1. MC Hosting for corporate functions, business expos and network seminars
2. Customised social media services for Campaigns, Entrepreneurs, Start up businesses, and Social Events in The UK and outside The UK across various Social media channels
3. Motivational Talks for Schools, Universities and Community groups
4. Emotional Well being, Creative confidence and Bespoke educational modules as part of YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECTS/PROGRAMMES & initiatives in Africa
We go the extra mile to provide added value to our clients at very competitive prices

CONTACT IS TODAY ON +447882809005 TO MAKE A BOOKING, OR DROP US AN EMAIL : afripoet@gmail.com
www.afripoet.wordpress.com

ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK ,MR NWODI DANIEL – BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR

Nwodi Daniel is the Founder and Executive Director of Students without Borders International (2006). He was formerly Personnel and Recruitment Manager at Hensmor Nigeria Limited, an Oil and Gas downstream company (2015) and the President of Nigeria Youth Association in Republic of Benin (2009). Daniel is a graduate from Universite D’Abomey Calavi, Republic of Benin. He is member of Nigeria Institute of Training and Development (2014) and is an award winner of Rotary Leadership Award and Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) award.
Daniel have the leadership ability and can work under pressure; He is good at communication, team work, project management, decision making and report writing. He have demonstrated leadership skills in Youth Capacity Building and Mentorship activities which were the reasons why he was selected along side 104 participants. Nine thousand (9000) youths in West Africa applied for the Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) Regional Leadership Centre, Accra, Ghana in December, 2015 Cohorts II.

YALI is a signature effort of President Barrack Obama to help transform African youth especially in the area of effective leadership.

 

nwodi

AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH TAKES PLACE ON SUNDAY THE 21ST OF AUGUST IN LAGOS, INSPIRED BY T.T.F

Dear Family and Friends ,

This is to inform you that I will be organising THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH in partnership with OXBRIDGE TUTORIAL COLLEGE on Sunday the 21st of August at 12 Noon on the dot at The UTC HALL, OXBRIDGE TUTORIAL COLLEGE, 49 SOBO AROBIODU STREET, GRA IKEJA, LAGOS, NIGERIA

Come and be part of a memorable day of AWARD RECOGNITION, INSPIRATIONAL TALKS, NETWORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE YOUTH and The Exhibiting of BOOKS, CDS and inspirational products.

WE ARE PLEASED TO INFORM YOU THAT THE FOLLOWING TWELVE NOMINEES WILL BE AWARDED ON THE DAY FOR THEIR SELFLESS AND PASSIONATE DRIVE IN EXCELLING BEYOND MEASURE IN THEIR VARIOUS FIELDS

1. Abdul-Raheem Agoro-Kesington – RADIO PRESENTER FOR iGroove Radio STATION AND Top Radio 89.6 FM, LAGOS

2. IfeanyiChukwu Petwise Msp – INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER, GOSPEL ARTIST ,, CEO OF LEADERSHIP MIND AMBASSADORS ONLINE INTERNATIONAL AWARD

3. Ben Edem – DIRECTOR OF YOUTH SPEAKERS, INSTITUTE OF NIGERIA

4. NG Onyeukwu – INSPIRATIONAL PERFORMING ARTISTS MANAGED BYDon Zubi ENTERTAINMENT AND Don Zubi Song Writter

5. Iaspire Radio STATION INSPIRED BY LADY Mercy Makinde

6. Debbie Braide – INSPIRATIONAL YOUTH AMBASSADOR AND Ambassador for Cecilia Eyo Ekpenyong Foundation

7. Agbonzikilo Franklin Osasere – INSPIRATIONAL PERFORMING ARTIST AND COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR

8. Okoli Chuka – STUDENT LEADER, ACTIVIST, ENTREPRENEUR AND INSPIRATIONAL COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR

9. Rockyfeller Nsudoh – MULTI – AWARD WINNING RADIO PRESENTER – RADIO AKWA IBOM 90.5

10 Nigeria Youths Ghana – MANAGED BY COMRADE Barry Ndu N

11 Thepoetry Court – INSPIRATIONAL INITIATIVE IN NIGERIA , PROMOTING POETRY

12. Oxbridge Tutorial College , IKEJA LAGOS

THIS IS AN EVENT YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS, FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT ME ON +447882809005

We have proudly organised small scale Empowerment award initiatives in the UK, The USA, Germany, Holland and Eastern Europe

AFRICA4UNIGERIA

WE ALSO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
1. MC Hosting for corporate functions, business expos and network seminars
2. Customised social media services for Campaigns, Entrepreneurs, Start up businesses, and Social Events in The UK and outside The UK across various Social media channels
3. Motivational Talks for Schools, Universities and Community groups
4. Emotional Well being, Creative confidence and Bespoke educational modules as part of YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECTS/PROGRAMMES & initiatives in Africa
We go the extra mile to provide added value to our clients at very competitive prices
CONTACT IS TODAY ON +447882809005 TO MAKE A BOOKING, OR DROP US AN EMAIL : afripoet@gmail.com
www.afripoet.wordpress.com

KEY SPEAKERS FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT 2016 AT UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT, CONFIRMED – ORGANISED BY T.T.F

Dear Elders, Family and Friends,

With less than Three Months Away,
I am pleased to inform you that I will be organising BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS at , UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT FOR THE 4TH YEAR IN A ROW in conjunction with THE MP FOR READING WEST – MP ALOK SHARMA on Thursday the 27th of October 2016 at 1pm on the dot.
This is A SPECIAL INVITE EVENT ONLY and all 60 invited guests will be notified by email with a SPECIAL INVITATION LETTER very soon.
KEY SPEAKER FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS, UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT 2016

DR Winston George Ellis – BLACK BRITISH CELEBRITY ACTOR (PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN AND DARK KNIGHT) DR ELLIS IS ALSO A THREE TIMES WORLD MARTIAL ARTS CHAMPION
MR ARTHUR TORRINGTON – PROJECT DIRECTOR OF WINDRUSH FOUNDATION & CO-FOUNDER OF THE OLAUDAH EQUIANO SOCIETY

MR Richard Duke– SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR, HUMAN CAPITAL STRATEGIST AND COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR
Titel of Presentation by Mr Duke – AFRICAN HISTORY- A Kaleidoscope of Efik Migration to The United Kingdom

MR James Henshaw JUNIOR – FOUNDER OF THE JAMES ENE HENSHAW FOUNDATION. THE LATE DR JAMES ENE HENSHAW WAS THE FIRST AFRICAN INDIGENOUS PLAYWRIGHT TO BE PUBLISHED INTERNATIONALLY
Title of Presentation by Mr Henshaw “Bad Business- The legal battle on The abolition of slavery”

MR David Smith– DIRECTOR OF THE BRITISH AFRICAN BUSINESS ALLIANCE
Title of Presentation by Mr Smith “The importance and benefits of Africans and The British working together”

MR ARTHUR TORRINGTON- – PROJECT DIRECTOR OF WINDRUSH FOUNDATION & CO-FOUNDER OF THE OLAUDAH EQUIANO SOCIETY
Title of Presentation by Mr Torrington- Celebrating Olaudah Eqiano, The African

LADY Angie Amra Anderson– Artistic Director of AMRA Productions and PIONEER OF AFRICAN ARTS IN THE UK.
Title of Presentation by Lady Anderson- “The presentation and performance of traditional art”

PERFORMING ARTISTS

ACD ARTS FROM EAST AFRICA MANAGED BY Steven Kasamba
THE TWINING BOYS FROM WEST AFRICA

SPECIAL GUESTS SO FAR

MP FOR READING WEST – MP ALOK SHARMA – SPONSOR
MP FOR NEWCASTLE CENTRAL – MP CHI Chi Onwurah
MP FOR WINDSOR- MP ADAM AFRIYIE
MP FOR OCHIL AND SOUTH PERTHSHIRE- MP TASMINA SHEIKH
SIERRA LEONE HIGH COMMISSIONER TO UK & IRELAND – HIS EXCELLENCY SIR Edward M Turay

 

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MEDIA PARTNERS –

FOCUS AFRICA – MANAGED BY Focus Atta
AFRICAN CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT- MANAGED BY STEVE KASAMBA
9jadiaspora – MANAGED BY Mr Toibudeen Oduniyi
Pamtengo Radio Station – Streaming live on the day
OUTERGLOBE -MANAGED BY Debbie Golt
TrueAfrican Heritage– MANAGED BY Rukayat Aderewa Basaru
AFRICAN SHOW , BLAST 1383- MANAGED BY Real O’Rael
SIMBA MEDIA PRODUCTIONS- MANAGED BY Simba Smp
AFRICANA- MANAGED BY RICHARD Richard Freeman Oluyinka
Esoe Remo – MANAGED BY TOKUNBO

Limited Spaces still available for Sponsorship , For more info, contact is TODAY on +447882809005

AS PART OF ONGOING INITIATIVES FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH, I AM ALSO AVAILABLE TO GIVE TALKS AND VIDEO PRESENTATIONS ON BLACK HISTORY THEMES & WEST AFRICAN HISTORY TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES & SMALL GROUPS AT AFFORDABLE RATES ON SELECTED DATES IN SEPTEMBER AND SPECIFIC DAYS IN OCTOBER- YOU CAN BOOK EARLY BY RINGING +447882809005, ALTERNATIVELY, SEND ME AN EMAIL TO afripoet@gmail.com
Watch this space for more updates
T.T. F

“BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN SOCIETY” BY TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ

One of the fascinating secrets of Life, is that the spirit of hope and greatness is deeply rooted within each and every one of us

These spirits and refreshing energies of hope are blessed with the nutrients of purity and triumph that enables us to rise, shine, aspire, acquire and create a world of change, progress and community love

Sometimes the system might fail you, Sometimes the community leaders might fail you and sometimes even the moral institutions might fail you ,  but TODAY, i need you to answer three important questions

  1.  WHAT ARE YOU DOING TODAY TO MAKE TOMORROW FEEL RIGHT?
  2. ARE YOU INVOLVED IN THE PROCESS OF NATION BUILDING?  IF NOT, WHY NOT?
  3. HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED IN LIFE?

 

To many people are leaning on the fence in the background, pointing, fingers, blaming the system and hanging on to the vague warmth of static comfort zone

My message to you TODAY, is TO BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN SOCIETY.

The reality is …

You are the system

You are the community leader

And you are part of the moral institution

Its time to take ownership of the present moment, its time to awaken the spirits of hope and greatness that lives within you.

This is your world, seize the moment and take action

 

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By tony Tokunbo Eteka Fernandez

 

“A CALL FOR ACTION AGAINST CHILD MARRIAGE” BY AWARD WINNING ACTIVIST, INI USANGA, BASED IN IRELAND

Dear Family and friends,

720 million girls and women alive today were child brides (The International Center for Research on Women -ICRW). 23 million of these girls and women currently live in Nigeria, which according to UNICEF houses the highest number of child brides in Africa.

Child marriage violates numerous human rights; including consensual sex (which can have severe mental health and emotional consequences for young girls because they are at a formative stage of psychological development), access to reproductive and sexual health care, education, employment, freedom of movement, and the right to consensual marriage.

Child brides are also at high risk of domestic violence and sexual abuse by their husbands because they are often younger than their spouse and too afraid to speak for themselves.

Child marriage threatens the health, development, and well-being of girls because they are still in their formative years where the pelvis and birth canal are not fully developed. They can develop severe complications from pregnancy and where proper health service and medical expertise in obstetric (childbirth) is lacking as it is in most developing countries, many of the children are more likely to die from complications. Even where services are provided, children die due to lack of resources to avail of the services.

Pregnancy for young girls is a cause for developing obstetric fistula (due to their small pelvises) and fistula leaves its victims with health consequences, including bad smell, infection, pain and other urine and faecal complications. Experts say children born to other children below 18years has a 60 percent chance of dying in their first year of life than those born to a woman 19years and above.

Now we know that child marriage puts a girl at risk in every area, If we are able to raise our voices together and cry out; calling Mr. President Muhammadu Buhari to ban child and forced marriage, we could save millions of girls (children) in Nigeria from the claws and torture that comes with child marriage. Together we can help prevent avoidable child deaths from child birth, violence, poverty and infant mortality.

Muhammadu Buhari-President of Nigeria can do it. If child and forced marriage are banned in Nigeria, the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari can become the champion of the Nigerian Girl child which the Country is in desperate need of.

So please add your voice to the urgent petition (. Sign and share it. It takes less than a minute. Join the many voices and say NO to CHILD ABUSE in Nigeria. Call on the Nigerian President and Government to put a BAN on child & forced marriage. Your support is crucial. Sign the petition here https://secure.avaaz.org/en/petition/Muhammadu_BuhariPresident_of_Nigeria_Ban_Child_Marriage_in_Nigeria/

With Hope, Faith and Determination,

Ini Usanga

Founder Love and Care for People

 

 

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More information:

Child marriages: 39 000 every day http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/releases/2013/child_marriage_20130307/en/