Monthly Archives: March 2017

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE MOST INFLUENTIAL AFRICANS IN GERMANY 2016/2017.

Call for Nominations for 100 Most Influential Africans in Germany 2016/2017”

The editorial focus of this year´s annual prestigious 100 list will be dedicated to Africans in Germany who´s activities and projects are geared towards realizing the goals of the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent (Recognition, Justice, Development) in Germany. This is in addition to Africans in Germany active in social advocacy, development cooperation, politics, business, sports, show biz and entertainment industry for the visibility of Africans in Germany. One of the 100 persons will emerge as the Man or Woman of the Year.  Also from these 100 lists, 20-30 will be shortlisted for the bi-annual African -European Diaspora Living Legend Award Germany 2018

Kindly send your nomination to: info@africanheritagemagazine.de, info@agic-hamburg.de or follow us on social media Please indicate, where possible the email or contact address of the nominee (s).

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GHANA NIGERIA YOUTH SUMMIT 2017 – UNITING GHANAIAN & NIGERIAN YOUTH FOR THE TOTAL DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA

GHANA NIGERIA YOUTH SUMMIT 2017

Uniting Ghanaian and Nigerian Youths for the total Development of the African Continent.

Join us at the British Council Event Auditorium,Accra on Friday 7th April,2017.Time is 3pm…

If you love Ghana or Nigeria,you need to support this event.You would also have an opportunity to market your brand during the event..

Call Barry +233541293499,Nancy +233549870862,Alex +2348144984731 or email ghananigeriayouthsummit@gmail.com or info@africafuture.com

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NEW SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE AFRICANS IN THE DIASPORA ONLINE NETWORK, WATCH THIS SPACE

 

Dear Family and Friends,

 We are pleased to inform you that for the first time, A new business listing is now available that promotes a wide range of services on offer to many black communities and networks.

 The AFRICANS IN THE DIASPORA ONLINE NETWORK  is made up of over 200 African Professionals from at least 19 African countries living in many countries around the world.

We have members living in The UK, The U.S.A, Germany, Czech Republic, Belgium, Netherlands, Malta, Estonia ,Finland,  Ghana, Ivory Coast, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Kenya,  Jamaica, The Equatorial Guinea and many other places .

TIME  after TIME,  we get to hear about the importance of spending our money in the Black community, developing our resource  and buying products and services from Black businesses

 YOU and I can make that difference TODAY  by showing more support to BLACK BUSINESSES and keeping our money within the community.

WATCH THIS SPACE  in the next fortnight as we inform you of the wide range of professional service by some of the members of THE AFRICANS IN THE DIASPORA ONLINE NETWORK

The best is yet to come

Tony Tokunbo Eteka Fernandez  

Founder of AFRICA4U and Founder of The Africans in the Diaspora Online Network 

http://www.tonyfernandez.co.uk

 

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HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AFRICAN HERITAGE ON RADIO FM 96.0, HAMBURG GERMANY ?

African Heritage on Radio is a dual terrestial (FM) and online Radio as well as a multilingual program.The media model we practice is designed to bring African leaders, African friends and business opportunities before the European society and to promote Africa as the destination for financial investment, culture, entertainment and new goals. For this media model we were awarded Best African Media in Germany in 2006/2007, Fink TV Special Award for African Heritage TV format “Afrika Outlook,” 2013 and Best print media promoting the African Diaspora Cultural Heritage and Tourism “Oscars of Black Culture & Heritage Tourism Award” 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia USA. African Heritage on Radio co-operate with FM, 96.0 Tide Hamburg, Germany

To tune in to African Heritage Radio FM < Hamburg, Germany, log on to http://tunein.com/radio/African-Heritage-on-Radio-s221589/

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ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK, JAME’SCENE TARI – MULTI-TALENTED MAINSTREAM ARTIST, MUSIC CHOIR INSTRUCTOR & MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER

King James Blessing Tari, popularly known as Jame’scene Tari, is a multi-talented mainstream artist, born in Lagos state, Nigeria. Being the 5th of a family of 6, he started his music training right from childhood, always found amongst the adult choir because of his excellence in music.

For over a decade, he has served as a Music Instructor in various recognised choirs/groups. He is a professional song writer, vocal instructor and motivational speaker amongst many other things,also
known for his unpredictable approach on stage, his energy and excellence.

He is not restricted to a genre of music and he is highly spirited. He transcends normal lyrics into paintings of images via his music..

 

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TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ – AT YOUR SERVICE IN 2017 AND BEYOND

MY SERVICES IN 2017- CONTACT ME TODAY

MC Hosting for corporate functions, business expos and network seminars
Customised social media promotion for Entrepreneurs, Start up businesses, and Social Events across various Social media channels
Emotional Well being, Creative confidence and Bespoke educational modules as part of Youth Empowerment projects/programmes & initiatives in Africa (We are also taking bookings for 2017)
Inspirational Talks for Educational Institutions and Community groups
Talks and Video Presentations on themes related to West African History and Black History (We are also taking bookings for 2017)
CONTACT US TODAY ON +447882809005 TO MAKE A BOOKING, OR DROP US AN EMAIL : afripoet@gmail.com
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IF YOU WOULD ALSO LIKE US TO ORGANIZE AN AFRICA4U AWARDS TO RECOGNIZE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF AFRICAN ACHIEVERS IN YOUR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE, GET IN TOUCH TODAY ON +447882809005
WE HAVE ORGANISED SMALL SCALE EMPOWERMENT AFRICAN AWARD INITIATIVES IN THE UK, THE U.S.A, HOLLAND, GERMANY, NIGERIA AND MALTA

 

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KENYA IN THE PARK, 29TH OF JULY 2017 – AN EVENT YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS, WATCH THIS SPACE FOR MORE UPDATES

Date of event: 29th July 2017
Event Name: Kenya and friends in the Park.
Theme: Celebrating African/Kenyan Culture, Diversity, Investment, Pride and Networking.
Venue: PLAISTOW PARK
Time: 11am – 10.00pm.
Due to our previous successful events, this events aims to attract more than 7500 individuals and to provide a platform for Kenyans and friends of Kenya to network professionally, Spiritually, Economically and Socially. We will strive to be in line with the role of Ministry of Tourism as a promotional organization to increase foreign tourist arrivals and stimulate the growth of local trade and tourism. We will also provide a platform for our youths to showcase their talents in sports, beauty, Arts, culture, fashion design and entrepreneurship in line with government’s manifesto.

 

 

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ISRAEL ONORIODE ORGANIZES “BLACK FUTURE”, THIS SATURDAY THE 25TH OF MARCH IN READING, DO NOT MISS IT

The amazing town of Reading in Berkshire comes to LIFE this Saturday the 25th of March as Mr Israel Onoriode takes centre stage to organize an amazing initiative called “BLACK FUTURE”

The event is aimed at bringing BLACK PEOPLE together from different social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds to create more inspirational narratives and success stories for the future.

BLACK FUTURE is a FREE EVENT and shall be taking place at THE WAREHOUSE, 1A CUMBERLAND ROAD, OFF LONDON ROAD, NEW TOWN, READING BERKSHIRE , RG1 3LB

 

FOR MORE INFO, RING 07551286885 or EMAIL blackposterity@gmail.com

ALSO VISIT THE BLOG @ www.blackposterityforum.blogspot.co.uk

 

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 ABOUT ISRAEL ONORIODE

 

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

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

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

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

 

ON POETRY CORNER THIS WEEK – THE AMAZING GIFT AMUKOYO

On every purr it bellows
The sky comes stiffer to plunder
There’s a storm to weather
Whether it brews thunder
Or flickers lightening fair

The rain won’t wither
Until it feeds the earth with its seeds
It’s its desire to pelt with socks or sucks
Since the soil isn’t shy of its thrusts
Your seal is to shove or shelve it floods

On flicker
My heart pit-a-pat for you
All I crave is
To part your bosom and
Feather kisses to your heart

To wet your soul body
And put your beats on flipper
To warm my cold with your fire
For this warmth you give to me
Has left this throbbing softness

(c) AGFgift

HISTORY CORNER -AN INSIGHT INTO SLAVERY IN OLD CALABAR, BY MR RICHARD DUKE

An insight into Slavery in Old Calabar By Richard Duke

•”According to Rev Hope Waddell, slaves came from several sources, and scholars of African slavery agree that “there were numerous ways to enslave people”. In Old Calabar, as in other regions, individuals sold themselves into slavery to escape famine , to seek protection, or to improve their circumstances, since a well-placed slave might prosper more than an impoverished free man. Individuals could be enslaved for debts, and entire families could fall into slavery by that means.

•James Morley, a sailor on board slave ships at Old Calabar in the 1770’s, reported that he knew of persons who were sold because they committed adultery or theft.

•Among those sold for adultery was one of the wives of Duke Ephraim, though the woman, who spoke very good English, told Morley that she was innocent of the crimes, and since Ephraim treated her “with the greatest civility” when he brought her on board, Morley believed the charge to be false.

•It has been observed that although men might also be enslaved as punishment for crimes or taken as prisoners of war, but those enslaved in these ways were generally in a worse position than other slaves; their lives were considered forfeit and they might be subject to sacrifice or sale, unlike those enslaved by other means.

•Unlike in the America’s, slaves in Calabar could not buy their own freedom or redeem themselves. The slave could only improve his social standing by purchasing for themselves other slaves ( down the food chain) who would help to reduce the amount of hard work he had to do.

•In the event of serendipity where the slave master in Calabar happened to set a slave free; the slave was often seen as a disgrace and had to seek the protection of another slave master. The life of a slave was tough. However, where a slave maid gave birth to children for her master, according to Waddell “both she and the children became free”.

Sources:
•The Two Princes of Old Calabar by Prof Randy Sparks
•Twenty Nine Years in the West Indies and Central Africa by Rev Hope Waddell.
•The Slave Kings of Old Calabar (unpublished) by Richard Duke
•Letters of the Old Calabar Slave Trade by Lovejoy and Richardsonduke