Mr Okoli Chukwuka Ikenna is a seasoned Entrepreneur, student leader, advocate and activist has just won Best Male youth advocate leader of the year at The Leadership Minds Ambassador awards inspired by Mr Petwise Olubogu

Only last month, Mr Chuka was one of the winners of The Africa4u Awards for the Nigerian Youth organised by UK Based Tony Tokunbo Eteka Fernandez held in Lagos.

Mr Chuka continues to be a great inspirational Role model to many youths. More information about him can be found below

About Okoli Chukwuka Ikenna

Okoli Chukwuka Ikenna is a seasoned Entrepreneur, student leader, advocate and activist. He holds a first degree in Water resource aquaculture and fisheries technology from FUT Minna, Niger stat e, Nigeria and a second degree in Human Resource Management from KAAFUniversity College, Ghana.

Ikenna has served in various position in student associations and also upheld the need for good governance, transparency and accountability.

He is the brain behind the M.A.D initiative which is a support group in helping youth in empowering them by training them in vocational skills and also empowering women to eliminate the gender discrimination and inequality through seminars, training and skill acquisition programs. He is also the head of United Africa which is an admission recruitment agency that helps students secure admission across borders.

He is passionate about Africa and the development of the continent and has been an advocate of good governance which is the only way Africa will attain the height it seeks for.

He has knack for learning and a new found love for renewable energy which he feels it’s the solution to power and also a clean source of energy.

Ikenna has a hobby of singing and writing and loves inspiring people through what he does.

He has a favourite quote ” you can’t keep doing the same thing and expect a different result, develop a new strategy”

He is quite young, energetic and hopes to touch more lives doing the things he loves doing and making the world a better place.

ITS TIME TO VOTE ONE OF MY MENTEES AND A VERY TALENTED PERFORMING ARTIST THAT I MANAGE

VOTE Agbonzikilo Franklin Osasere (INSPIRING PINTINZ) FOR BEST MUSIC VIDEO AT THIS YEARS BEFFTA AWARDS 2016

HIS MUSIC IS ENHANCED WITH A RAW FLAIR OF STYLE, SUBSTANCE AND THEMES THAT DENOTE- ALL THINGS POSITIVELY AFRICAN
PINTINZ IS HERE TO STAY, AND HIS MUSIC WILL MAKE YOUR DAY
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• Nomination Category: “20 music. Best Music Video”
• Nominee: “African Child (Inspired Pintinz)”

ABOUT PINTINZ

Pintinz kicked of his singing career at the early age of 11as a chorister at in New covenant gospel church, Calabar, South South Nigeria and later became the Music Director in Glorious light pavilion, Benin City, He also became a member of a crew called DXL group in 2008 with some hit tracks like LIGHTER’S Anthem.Years later in 2011,Pintinz got back into the studio to work on his craft and continued to develop as a Singer/Songwriter. He did a single called “My Call” produced by PPO and over the next few years, his talent became very evident.On the 22nd of April 2012, Pintinz came out with something mind blowing with a song titled “BEND DOWN LOW” (produced by Eminik UK) featurung Daklink. “BEND DOWN LOW” was premiered life on the 24th of April 2012 in The United Kingdom and France on AFRICA4U Radio Show with Tony Tokunbo Fernandez and also on Radio campus(LILLE, FRANCE) presented by HERVE DE LILLE AND TESSYTROMP.BEND DOWN LOW by Pintinz made it to many radio count down eg Grace fm 95.5,ITV radio, Bronze F.M, Rhythm 93.7, campus radio(FRANCE), Reading4u radio UK, Blast1386, TopafricFm,etc. The song is still buzzing hard and was recently played on BBC radio Berkshire.AGBONZIKILO FRANKLIN OSASERE popularly known as PINTINZ graduated from NIVERSITY OF BENIN,DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY with a second class upper division in BSCGLY. Masters in Petroleum Geology in-view.Record Label: Sounds Of Eminik UK

ABOUT PINTINZ

Pintinz kicked of his singing career at the early age of 11as a chorister at in New covenant gospel church, Calabar, South South Nigeria and later became the Music Director in Glorious light pavilion, Benin City, He also became a member of a crew called DXL group in 2008 with some hit tracks like LIGHTER’S Anthem.Years later in 2011,Pintinz got back into the studio to work on his craft and continued to develop as a Singer/Songwriter. He did a single called “My Call” produced by PPO and over the next few years, his talent became very evident.On the 22nd of April 2012, Pintinz came out with something mind blowing with a song titled “BEND DOWN LOW” (produced by Eminik UK) featurung Daklink. “BEND DOWN LOW” was premiered life on the 24th of April 2012 in The United Kingdom and France on AFRICA4U Radio Show with Tony Tokunbo Fernandez and also on Radio campus(LILLE, FRANCE) presented by HERVE DE LILLE AND TESSYTROMP.BEND DOWN LOW by Pintinz made it to many radio count down eg Grace fm 95.5,ITV radio, Bronze F.M, Rhythm 93.7, campus radio(FRANCE), Reading4u radio UK, Blast1386, TopafricFm,etc. The song is still buzzing hard and was recently played on BBC radio Berkshire.AGBONZIKILO FRANKLIN OSASERE popularly known as PINTINZ graduated from NIVERSITY OF BENIN,DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY with a second class upper division in BSCGLY. Masters in Petroleum Geology in-view.Record Label: Sounds Of Eminik UK

5 Good reasons to visit Zambia

1.The people are awesome

Zambians are some of the friendliest and most welcoming people you could ever meet. Throughout both the city and the countryside, It’s not uncommon for strangers to greet you in the street and ask “Muli Bwanji” (how are you?). People who have visited for leisure or even to do charity work in Zambia in the most rural of areas have often commented on the warm, familial embrace which Zambians extend to all visitors.

2. There’s lots to do and see

Some may be surprised to know Zambia has been providing luxurious holiday experiences for a while now! One can choose to live it up in one of the traditional, but comfortably designed lodges in Livingston and enjoy local attractions such as a bungee jump off the spectacular Victoria Falls, a boat cruise across the Zambezi river to gaze at the elephants walking across the waters, maybe even catch a crocodile swimming if your’e lucky! The Capital city; Lusaka offers a generous amount of shopping malls, for shoppers to get lost in and enjoy. Clubbers can dance the night away to local beats, as well as the latest worldwide tunes in local bars and clubs. There are also plenty of restaurants where you can choose to enjoy a traditional Zambian dish of Nshima with locally reared meat, or you can opt for one of the many “Western” options such as Nandoes, Indian, Chinese, Seafood, Burgers and tasty Pub cuisine. Over 33% of the country is designated to national parks, which means you don’t need to go anywhere else to get the whole safari experience.

3. Tons of vast, magical and unique landscapes

Liuwa Plain National Park is home to the second largest migration of wildebeest in the world. It is so exclusive and remote that there is only one permanent camp, Matamanene Camp, in over 3,600km² of glorious, African land where the local lions reside. There is plenty of countryside in rural areas of Western province, Copperbelt, Central and Luapula Provinces where one can get a taste of village life, as well as enjoy being closer to nature.

4.The Culture & History is so interesting

During Zambia’s rainy season in October, the Lozi tribe celebrate their annual Kuomboka Festival. This is a colourful and Historical affair which many will travel from all over Zambia and further to observe the Royal King of Loziland on his mighty boat, observed by his tribesmen and followers crossing the river. One can also visit the Museum of Livingstone to learn about Zambia’s Colonial past, the great rise to Independence in 1964, or buy some traditional artefacts at a weekend market or one of the trade fair events, which occur throughout the year.

5.Investment

Like a lot of countries in Africa, Zambia is steadily growing as more and more investment goes into it and there are many investment opportunities available to anybody wishing to move there. The Zambian Government welcomes investors across sectors and the laws relating to investment provide incentives aimed specifically at increased levels of investment and international trade, as well as increased domestic economic growth. With a thriving private sector and access to many markets, the are many opportunities to invest and succeed. As a member state of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and borders with 8 SADC nations; the largest number of bordering countries than any of the SADC countries. Zambia is also a member state of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)as well as being under the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) of the United States allowing for quota preference and duty-free entry to the US market and a member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

All in all, Zambia is a great place to live and work, or even just enjoy a unique holiday experience.

PICTURE OF VICTORIA FALLS, ZAMBIA

Article written by Nasilele Ailola

I am Ikhuenbor Vikram Osarumen also known as Vikram Da Ace Poet from Oredo Local Government, Benin City, Edo State. I am proudly Nigerian…..an only child between my parents and was trained solely by my mother( a single parent). I would describe myself as a visionary person whose life is motivated by a zest to be an answer to the questions of many both spiritually and physically all around the world. I am pretty emotional and usually ” fall asleep while awake,” that is to say, I experience a great dimension of God’s insight and foresight in my ministry as a spoken word poet. I hate travesty and so I always say ” The world is one big bakery, so stop all the bickering, because God the baker made us come into this world as different pastries.”

MY LIFE AS A CHILD 

As a child, I grew up living a lonely life. The only friend I had then was “myself”, hence I discovered inner energy. Soon I was admitted into Garrick Primary and Secondary School, Benin City, Edo State. One situation that held me down was that, I always had the poorest result in my class and as such, became the least entertained. I grew through those formative days crestfallen because, I couldn’t measure up with my peers academically.
I remember a situation which occurred in primary 5, how that my mathematics teacher pointed to the rest of the class saying ” I see you guys going far in life,” just after I failed a question. The worse case scenario was that I couldn’t speak English at all. However in ss2, I realised those coming out tops in class didn’t have ten heads. That was when I picked up Brighter Grammar and Queens Premier in ss2 and started to burn the mid night candle. So it went that for the first time in my life, I came second in class and a year after I got admitted into Benson Idahosa University in 2007 to study law.

MY LIFE AS A LAW STUDENT 

In 2007, I took a decision to brake academic records at both intra university and interuniversity competitions. I started studying beyond normal and in my 300 level, I carted away with an award of the overall best student; in 400 level I won the first National scholarship to the Nigerian Law School during the Comrade Adams Aliu Oshiomole’s Moot and Mock Trials, held in the Ambrose Ali University, Edo State, Nigeria.
That same year, I won another scholarship to the Nigerian Law School from the university of Benin, as having one of the best articles amongst a group of articles sent in for scrutiny.
In 2012, I was conferred the honour of the overall best graduating law student with a G.P.A of 4.45. At this time I had published my first book entitled “The Memory of World War 11 and the ICRC.” I had become the first president of the Niger Delta Student Union Government in my school.
In 2013, I had published a comprehensive English text entitled ” The Superior Insider: The Mystics of Grammar and Phonetics Unveiled.” In 2014, I was called to the Nigerian Bar as a Solicitor/Advocate of the supreme court of Nigeria.

HOW I BECAME A SPOKEN WORD ARTIST 

My success story as a spoken word poet all began in 2010 as I yearned to see world peace gain a domino effect in the comity of nations. I am a very emotional person and a deep thinker as well. Overtime, I developed a writing spirit, which propelled me to start spoken word poetry in a village called Ikpeshi, Akoko Edo Local Government, Edo State.
The depth of my spoken word poems snowballed out of solitary living. Hence, I have time to study, meditate, praying and hear from God. The exact words I hear are the spirit filled words I say on stage as spoken word poems. I have seen many lives transformed over the years under this ministry.
In 2014, I started a spoken word academy known as Ace Academy with the motto “Save the World.” The academy hosts the trending spoken word event call Speak Out Loud. It has been changing lives and sequel to that, other spoken word poets have come out amongst us, spreading the divine mandate as well. I took it as a ministry, but I became more serious when I heard the lord on the 30 April, 2016 at about 2:35am….” You will speak through times and seasons and through generations.”
From that day,  the anointing on my ministry as a spoken word poet has increased.
Finally, I became a spoken word poet due to an undying vision to bring answers to the questions of many. This is what I live for and if need be I hope to die for. The world must become a better place.

My most challenging moment

This was the day I defeated “self.”

Mission

To take the divine mandate to the ends of the earth.

HUMBLED TO RECEIVE MY 14TH AWARD RECOGNITION

Dear Elders, Family and Friends,

Only yesterday, The TrueAfrican Heritage Awards took place in Barking, East London inspired by the amazing Rukayat Aderewa Basaru

WASH ME
wash me
in river water
on the high hills of ancient Ikpoba

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1 Be Transformed by The Magic of Tanzania, A Country Of Amazing Beauty & Matchless Wonders

Tanzania has seven official World Heritage Sites. Teeming with diverse wildlife and a spectacular sight, Ngorongoro is the largest unbroken and unflooded volcanic caldera in the world.

Serengeti is the breathtaking outback venue of the annual migration of millions of wildebeest combined with an evolutionary trip to Olduvai Gorge, Laetoli and the Kondoa Rock Art Cave Sites takes you back to your human origins. Selous, Ruaha and Katavi are unspoiled remote wildernesses, home to thousands of elephants and bovines, and packs of rare African wild dogs and other diverse predators. Lake Tanganyika is among the most beautiful lakes in the world. Lake Manyara was a personal favorite of Ernest Hemingway. Climb the Kilimanjaro on an uphill strenuous stroll, the highest mountain in Africa, shining in the morning sun above a pedestal of cloud. Trek past its glaciers to the highest peak, or peer into the magma pits of the Mountain of God – Ol Doinyo Lengai by Lake Natron. Silver beaches and limpid seas set off the wonderful Swahili architecture of

Stone Town in Zanzibar, important as a significant trading port, a heady blend of cultures and focus of the abolition of slavery. Combine Zanzibar with a history trip to Bagamoyo or even Kilwa to see the ruins of Kisiwani and Songo Mnara. Thereafter, head off to the private island of Fanjove or Lazy Lagoon for an unadulterated beach escape. Find all the fascination of African travel in the inimitable richness of Tanzania.

2 Experiential Ecotourism & Cultural Experience

AfricanMecca believes that ecotourism changes the way visitors interact with the wilderness and local communities whilst on an ethnic holiday in Tanzania. Guests are encouraged to experience Tanzania cultural tours of local villages, farms, and sustainable projects such as Swala Camp’s beekeeping in Tarangire.

They join in Maasai marriage rituals and celebrations, as at Gibb’s farm near Ngorongoro. They work together at schools like St Jude in Arusha and orphanages like that supported by Rhotia Lodge. Accommodation is often on tribal Maasai land, like Shu'mata Camp in western Kilimanjaro, hosted by the friendly and dignified Maasai tribe. They give a truly authentic Tanzanian experiential safari experience. Chumbe Island off Zanzibar is a private, non-profit ecotourism project to protect its staggeringly beautiful coral garden.

Accommodation is built from natural materials. Food is fresh and locally produced. Guests can snorkel on the reef. Disposable income funds environmental education and other benefits for local people. Chumbe uses progressive solar, photovoltaic and recycling technology to preserve this unique coral island from un- natural degradation so that the marine tour wonders of Tanzania are maintained authentically, so that they will still be here for future generations.

3 Enjoy A Distinct Indian Ocean Beach Vacation On Zanzibar Island or On the Coast Of Tanzania

There can be no divine setting for a barefoot African beach holiday or honeymoon than the exotic spice island of Zanzibar. Endless miles of unspoiled white, sandy beaches backed by lush tropical forests are lapped by the limpid azure waters of the tepid Indian Ocean.

Dive at the Mnemba coral atoll alive with jeweled fish, turtles and dolphins or snorkel at the pristine Chumbe Island Coral Park. Sail the sparkling deep seas of Pemba and Mafia, or pit yourself against hard-fighting game fish in the Nungwi waters. The entire seaboard coast of Tanzania is a feast for the senses. Dine on the succulent fruits of the sea or sample the rare and tasty shoki-shoki (rambutan), fenesi (jackfruit) and 22 varieties of bananas.

Refresh yourself with the clear madafu juice of young coconuts. Appreciate the lissome grace of the Zanzibaris and the liquid sounds of their Taarab Swahili music. Indulge in a luxury, private and rustic-chic retreat on the mainland south coast of Dar es Salaam, such as Ras Kutani, an ultimate spot for AfricanMecca seaside lovers who simply want to relax in an exotic Shangri-La rich with history and romance.

4  Relive Evolution & Primal History

In Olduvai Gorge near Ngorongoro, the Leakeys found primitive tools and fossilized bones

of the earliest men, and footprints over 3.5 million years old at Laetoli. 10,000 years ago,

the people of Tanzania were Khoisan hunter and gatherers, joined 5,000 years ago by Cushitic farmers. 2,000 years ago, Bantu tribes brought their iron-working abilities. Their rock paintings can be seen at Kola, southwest of Tarangire. Greek, Roman and Persian spice and ivory trading centers along the East Coast were later taken over by Arab slavers. Stone Town in Zanzibar, where slave prisons can still be seen, encapsulates all these influences.

In this heady mix, Swahili civilization flourished from Unguja to Kilwa until Portugal, Belgium, Germany and Britain negotiated colonial rights in the 1800-1900’s. Big game hunters from Frederick Selous, Richard John Cuninghame, Leslie Tarlton to Theodore Roosevelt fashioned the foundations of African expedition safaris that has evolved primarily into sustainable photo safaris, and European explorers like Livingstone, Burton and Speke searched for the source of the Nile by ending up in Lake Victoria. The missionary, David Livingstone, was also found in Ujiji near Kigoma by Lake Tanganyika by journalist Stanley, whose famous greeting,

“Dr. Livingstone, I presume”, was probably as fabricated as Queen Victoria’s supposed gift of Mount Kilimanjaro to her German nephew. Follow their Tanzania primeval adventure and review the evidence.

5  A tranquil vacation in the wilds of Tanzania offers the ultimate escape from the stress of modern life.

You can return to the simplicity of the wilderness, surrounded by the vast skies and endless plains of the Serengeti, or the seclusion of a river camp in Selous by the miombo woodlands. Sleep under the stars on fly camping treks in remote Katavi or Ruaha, or return to the opulent self-indulgence of a Hemingway-style safari with every luxury and personal service in Tarangire. Sing and dance with the joyful Maasai tribe in Ngorongoro.

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THE 4TH LMA INTERNATIONAL ONLINE AWARDS 2016. IFEANYICHUKWU PETWISE

Congratulations to all the past year awardees for embracing  this amazing leadership journey .. popularly known as Leadership Mind Ambassadors, (LMA),

it is indeed a great season having you all in this wonderful group. this will be  the 4th time we are celebrating and acknowledging icons of talents  and different personalities around the world with their profound initiatives , right values and consistent achievements.

Over 30 Awards will be given out this year, on November 12th 2016. Is greatly another year to celebrate the faces of our late heroes and Great African leaders . It is also a time to remember fallen heroes

Leadership Mind Ambassadors, is a motivational club that specialises in motivating the motivators , inspiring the inspirational  , encouraging and educating the young and emerging aspiring leaders, people making a difference and people that strives for change within their communities and  societies for the purpose of reaching out  to the world.

It is also  a motivational club where people of like minds, team spirit and right values, share and relate to each other through their achievements , areas of specialisation and their views on LEADERSHIP..

We recognise each and everyone of you because of the efforts you all are making and we urge you to continue to excel in your community.

LMA Awards  is  an awards for Entrepreneurs, leaders, emerging role models, community ambassadors, and people making a difference, touching lives through their skills and gifts.

Mission:
Unleashing and promoting leadership skills among people, creating opportunities for advancement and encouraging people that are into brand creations.

Ifeanyichukwu Petwise is a community engagement ambassador, Social Entrepreneur, Multiple Award winning Public Speaker,  Gospel Singer/ Songwriter, Founder of Gain Speed Int’l & Managing Director of Inner Wealth Source Ltd. Mr. Petwise founded LMA in February 2012, First started it on Watsap group chat and later expanded it to all social medias.  Then in April 2013 LMA was officially launched and branded to operate in all social medias. In2015 LMA was recognised as the first International Online Awards in West African, because of its recognition and has attracted numerous of attention from famous and known personalities around the world.

Ifeanyichukwu Petwise recently won an Award at The AFRICA4U Awards for the Nigerian Youth held in Lagos and organised by UK Based Tony Tokunbo Eteka Fernandez

Lmaawardsclub@gmail.com Petwyz@gmail.comLmaawards.wordPress.com. Facebook: LMA Awards . Twitter: @LMA Online Awards

(my dear Nigeria,
every night we behold a star,
it reminds us of hope.)

dear country,
i’m writing your words on my skin
like a tattoo from a bifurcated tool

where each welt is a vestige of hunger,
famine, corruption & insurgency,–
i’m healing yet dying.

did you hear the gong from the hills?
the caustic roars of hungry lions,–
the explosion in the throat of pipelines

& the excursion of souls into the messages of blasts
& the eradication of properties in the voice of booms.
did you hear, did you?

i’m the hopeless child on the streets of kano,
my ribs glow like your future, O Nigeria!
my arms & legs are as thin as your totem

but they sparkle like your tomorrow.
sit with me Nigeria, sit with me &
let’s thread the stars into the body of the moon

where a lonely god sweeps & sleeps,
& hold our fears in our hands & heads.
sit with me Nigeria, sit with me &

let’s watch how the moon agrees with the stars
& the willingness of the sky to hold them
for it’ll be our turn in the morn

to spread out over hills and mountains
to illuminate our terms and scores
the way the sun does in idanre…

my dear Nigeria,
every night we sit here to behold the stars,
it reminds us of hope in the morn.

© Nome Patrick.