The amazing town of Reading comes to life on the 25th of November  as Mr Israel Onoriode takes centre stage to organize an amazing initiative called “BLACK FUTURE” – An Exhibition of Black People

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  

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)

 Profile of Bashir Olalekan Obasekola, PhD

Dr Bashir Olalekan Obasekola is a graduate of Economics from Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (formerly Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University), Moscow. He came to USSR in 1986 as a private student on Soviet Union’s friendship scholarship. He graduated in 1992 with MSc (with distinction). He later proceeded to pursue his doctorate degree in the same University, which he successfully completed in 1995 with a PhD.

Dr Obasekola currently works as a Director of Economics at the Finance Department of a Publishing House “Independent Media”, a multinational corporation, one of the biggest and most renowned publishing houses in Russia, which publishes several women’s and men’s glossy magazines in Russia and other CIS countries.

In 1995-1997, Dr Obasekola had a brief stint as an Adjunct Lecturer at the Department of Finance and Accounting in the faculty of Economics & Law of the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia.

Besides his professional career, Dr Bashir Obasekola is very active amongst Nigerians and African communities in Russia and beyond. He is a member of a number of social and cultural organizations of Nigerians, Africans and Foreigners in Russia. Over the years he has participated and represented Nigeria in various national and international conferences in and outside Russia. He has made a number of publications in specialized or learned journals, including popular print and online magazines and newspapers. He is always a reference on issues relating to Nigerians, Africans and foreigners in Russia. Hence he is a sought after commentator, research participant and speaker on the life and living of Africans in Russia. He is a tireless promoter of Nigerian image, one of the reasons why he is fondly referred to by his Russians colleagues as the unofficial Nigerian Ambassador, who often features on Russian Television and Radio on contemporary issues on Nigeria economy and politics.

As an active community activist, Dr Obasekola had held several key posts in different non-governmental Nigerian and foreigners organizations in Russia. He has strong passion for the youth and their development. Under his tutelage, several Nigerian youth have become engaged in Nigerian community activities in Russia. He is founding member and a Board member of an organization for immigrants in Russia, a Federation of Migrants in Russia.

In 1988-1989, he was the President of the Union of Nigerian Students in Peoples’ Friendship University. Even though he was never a Nigerian government sponsored student, Dr Obasekola dedicated most of his time to gear up all students to patriotism, good citizenship and promotion of Nigeria.

From 2001 to 2008, Dr Obasekola was the President-General of the Nigerian Community Russia. His experience as former students’ leader was handy when he was chosen as the leader of the Nigerian Community to bridge the differences between all the various strata of Nigerians residing in Russia, he worked with dedication and passion to nurture the organization to a level of acceptance by many Nigerians and recognition by the local institutions and authorities.

Between 2012 to 2014 Dr Obasekola was the Chairman of the Russian Chapter of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organization Europe (NIDOE-Russia).

From February 2014 till November 2016, Dr Bashir Obasekola was the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Nigerians In Diaspora Organisation Europe (NIDOE). During his tenure, he was instrumental to the reform of the Organisation. He was also part of the team that actualized the establishment of Nigerians in Diaspora Worldwide, a collaborative special purpose vehicle for the Nigerians in Diaspora leadership.

Dr Obasekola is a dedicated volunteer and philanthropist, who has given generously of his time, expertise, and financial resources to impact on lives of students and individuals in need. He is a role model to many Nigerians for his simplicity, accessibility and exceeding humility and leadership by example.

Dr Obasekola is a recipient of several honors and appreciations from different Nigerian and Russian organizations, in recognition of his selfless service and contributions to the development and unity amongst the community of Nigerians in Russia. In 2009, he got a merit award from the Embassy of Nigeria in Russia as recognition for his numerous supports and assistance to fellow Nigerians and the Nigerian Embassy in Russia.

Dr Bashir Olalekan Obasekola hails from Emure-Ile, Owo local government area of Ondo State, Nigeria. He was born in June 1967.

The African Business Women organizes an amazing African and Caribbean business expo on Saturday 11/11/17. At Brixton Community Base, 41 Tamar Road, SW2 1AS. 6PM -9PM. This is an initiative you cannot afford to miss – BE THERE

Information about the founder can be found below

ABOUT THE FOUNDER OF AFRICAN BUSINESS WOMEN- BERNADETTE ABU

Bernadette hold BA Hons Accounting and Finance, currently studying Masters in Business Administration at the University of West London. She is a Fellow member of International Association of Bookkeepers ( IAB); member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), member Chartered  Management Institution (CMI), and member of Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) . She is an ex-service personnel of the British Army where she served 6 years.

Talented and dedicated Entrepreneur founder of African Business Women, founder and CEO of Infigures Ltd and Kommunti Ltd also the Co-founder of Combat Recruitment Ltd. Bookkeeper and Accountant Certified QuickBooks On-line Pro Advisor. Business Consultant, Trainer, Public Speaker and Business Director.  Help Businesses to reduce their Income Absorbing Activities so that they can focus on their income producing activities. Can prepare for organisation their Management Accounting , Balance sheet,  bank reconciliation, Financial Accounting and reports . Offer QuickBooks Training and set-up to company and individual, offer full range of accounting and Tax Returns, Payroll services, Business Training . She is keen in empowering Women to be financially stable and help them with their Business Strategies and Business growth. She inspire, empower and motivate women.

Super star OLAMIDE Badoo will be my guest on WHATS UP NAIJA, African Heritage Radio in Germany 23-11-17 and its CONFIRMED

Olamide Adedeji born 15 March 1989, known by his stage name Olamide but popularly called Olamide Baddo, is a Nigerian hip hop recording artist from Ijebu-ode, Ogun State. He records mostly in Yoruba, his native tongue. In 2011, he released his debut studio album Rapsodi while signed to Coded Tunes. Four solo albums have been released by him since that time, under his self-owned YBNL record Label, and another collaborative album alongside Phyno, who also raps predominantly in his mother-tongue, Igbo.

On 17 July 2013, Olamide secured an endorsement deal with Ciroc, becoming the first ever Nigerian to do so. The list of awards he has received in acknowlegement of his immense talent and hardwork include multiple Nigeria Entertainment Awards, TooXclusive Awards, Channel O Music Awards and The Headies Awards.

Born in Bariga, Lagos state, Olamide began actively pursuing music in the year 2000 when he was only 14. According to him; “I found out I was gifted in it so I had to explore it, it’s my life, my hustle, my world”. He studied at the Tai Solarin College of Education and upon graduation concentrated solely on making music.

Signed on to ID Cabasa’s Coded Tunes record label, and managed by ex-wife of artiste, 9ice, Olamide released his first album in 2011, with the hit single Eniduro drawing massive attention to the rapper’s flow, synonymous to DaGrin’s, majorly for the language in which it was presented, Yoruba.

Olamide’s debut offering led to collaborations with numerous artists, including Wizkid, ID Cabasa, 9ice, Reminisce and D’banj. After that time, he released YBNL in 2012, the album named after his record label, Baddest Guy Ever Liveth in 2013, Street OT in 2014, and Eyan Mayweather in 2015. Olamide also did a collaborative album, 2 Kings with Phyno in 2015.

At the turn of the year 2016, Olamide famously had an exchange with Boss of The Supreme Mavin Dynasty, DonJazzy, on the stage of the Headies awards which went viral and split the fanbase of both artistes. The both of them later had the beef settled for them by Aliko Dangote after the artiste had gone on a long, unbridled rant on twitter

Baddo Sneh as he calls himself, has never been married but has two children with his long-time girlfrield Adebukunmi Suleiman to whom he might never get married, according to the rapper in August, 2015.

Source-   pulse.ng

Pls join us as we discuss Mental Health and Coping with Relationship challenges on.Heritage Television London.
Date Friday 10th Nov
Time 7.00pm to 8.00pm
To be Hosted by TV Presenter Rose Peter Graham.

Chief Mrs Yemisi A. Sanusi
Former Vice President World Federation for Mental Health( African Region),
Rtd Psychiatric Liaison Nurse Specialist & Chief Psychiatric Social Worker,WHO Centre of Excellence ,Nigeria

Is our guest on “Rose on all Sides” this Friday. Live on Heritage TV

Time: 7pm to 8pm UK Time

Topic: Living in the UK , Depression, Anxiety arising from failed Relationships. How can it be managed?

Live Streaming on Facebook via www.heritagetv.online  

ABOUT CHIEF MRS YEMISI SANUSI

Chief Mrs Yemisi Agunbiade Sanusi  is a Multi -professional  Retired Psychiatric Nurse Specialist with a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a Professional Diploma in Beauty Therapy . Yemisi originally trained in Nigeria as a Nurse before she proceeded to The University of Lagos ,University of Manchester and University of Kent where she obtained a Master’s Degree in 1984.

Yemisi is a passionate and Humanitarian Social worker who pioneered the Dept of Social Services at the WHO Centre of Excellence for Training and Research in Africa
She became the First Chief Psychiatric Social Worker on top of been appointed as the 1st African Woman to serve voluntarily as the Vice President of the World Federation for Mental Health African Region in 1989. Yemisi is a member of many professional and Charitable organisations including The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) UK, United Nation’s Association, UK, International Leadership Forum , Hounslow Lease Holders Forum, Age UK among others .

Yemisi had made presentations at World Congress’s  on Mental Health in  Lusaka, Zambia, 1987, Cairo, Egypt 1988, Mexico 1991’Japan 1993Dublin 1995.London 1988, Minnesota,USA 2006 .In 2013, Yemisi received a Letter of Appreciation from The former American First Lady Mrs Rosalyn Carter.

Yemisi is a  Trainer for Engagement and Outreach Services ,British House of Parliament She is also a member of All Party  Parliamentary Group (APPG) and Ambassador for 50.50 Parliamentary Group promoting gender balance at the British House of Parliament  .Yemisi is a strong advocate of Women’s Right and a passionate crusader against Domestic abuse and all forms of gender violence . She is a powerful voice in the Nigerian communities .

In appreciation of YEMISI Sanusi humanitarian contributions   internationally,she  is a recipients of numerous Awards some of them are listed below :

Life Timé Achievement Award presented by Zenith Global Health Practitioners, UK ,Nov 2016
Nigerian High Commissioner’s Community Recognition  – 2014 Ambassador for Peace ,Universal Peace Federation -UK, Award Dec 2013
Nigerian Centenary UK ,Special  Recognition Award, June 2014NANC Appreciation for Excellence Award,Liverpool ,Nov 2014
Community Leadership Award -Abike Ade Charity Foundation oct 2014
Foundation/Member-Nigerian Humanitarian Aid Organisation -2012
Life Time Achiever’s Award for Community Services,NUBBA, UK 2013UNILAG Distinguished Alumnus Award 1992
Rotaract  Charity Club of University of AGRIC, Abeokuta ,Nigeria,Humanitarian Award- 1995
Widow’s and Children Welfare appreciation Award -2013
YEMISI also organised /hosted the World Mental Health Day Conference withUPF -UK -2015

Yemisi Sanusi serves voluntarily on many community organisations including :
Member ,Health and Welfare committee, Jesus HouseRCCG London
Member,Hounslow Business Enterprise Forum
Grand Matron SBF Educational Charity Support Organisation for Nigerian Girls
Parent’s Governor Heston School, 2001-2005
Director of Events,NIDOEurope 2008-2010
President , IDAY-UK 2009- up till date
Executive Member, Nigerian Women Leadership Forum .
Frm Chairperson Drug Abuse Control Committee ,Lioness Club District 404 1988
Fmr.National Publicity Sec. Medical Social Workers Assoc .of Nigeria.1994
Founder/Executive Director,National Mental Health Assoc of Nigeria.1986-1996

YEMISI is an Author of 60 Healthy  Tips to a Happy Long Life  and a successful mother to her three daughters who are  all British  trained  Graduate professionals – Lizzie,Diana and Meg and a Loving

Gregory Anthony Isaac, was a Jamaican singer and songwriter. He recorded an enormous amount of songs in the genres (regular) reggae, lovers rock, roots reggae. His nickname was the Cool Ruler. By the late 1970s, Isaacs was one of the biggest reggae performers, regularly touring the US and the UK. Well-known songs are Night Nurse, Mr Cop, My Only Lover, Tune In, and Love Is Overdue. He became an international star 1978 after signed to Virgin Record’s Front Line, and appeared in the movie Rockers with the song Slave Master. The two Front Line albums Cool Ruler and Soon Forward did, however, not sell as good as expected from someone regarded to be the third or fourth reggae artist in the world after Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, and maybe Jacob Miller (singer in the band Inner Circle). Drug problems with cocaine and crack cocaine in the early 80s decelerated Isaacs carrier substantially, but not completely. He released 73 studio albums with original material, and over 500 compilation or remix albums. He worked together with almost all big Jamaican music producers of the 70s, 80s and 90s.

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Gregory Isaacs (born on 15 July 1951 in Fletchers Land, Kingston, Jamaica and died on 25 October 2010 in London) was a Reggae singer and songwriter. Gregory Anthony Isaacs is known as “The Cool Ruler” for his seductive crooning vocal style. Gregory attributed his greatest musical influences to R&B greats Sam Cooke and Percy Sledge, in addition to Delroy Wilson, Alton Ellis and Ken Boothe.

In the late 1960s, Gregory first performed in a vocal trio called The Concords, after being encouraged by Byron Lee. By 1970 the group had split up. He subsequently formed his own label, African Museum.

In the late 1970s he emerged as one of the most prolific and popular recording artists in Jamaica. He released a number of self-produced singles on his own African Museum (JA) label with Errol Dunkley. Much of Isaacs’ output reflected the ‘conscious’ themes of Roots Reggae, but Isaacs was equally adept at interpreting more mainstream Lovers Rock material. Early hits include “My Only Lover”, “Sinner Man” and “Mr. Cop”, recorded at Lee Perry’s Black Ark Studio.

A period in the 1970s with the GG’s label and its producer Alvin Ranglin produced hits like “Border” and “Number One”.

Personal problems affected him, particularly battles with a cocaine addiction and a possession charge, which prevented him from touring in North America for a significant part of his career, until a pardon could eventually be secured.

Isaacs recorded with a number of producers, including the Riddim Twin’s (Sly & Robbie) Taxi Records, who gave them their first hit with 1979’s “Soon Forward” , After a series of releases with Sly & Robbie, Gregory built a strong relationship with Gussie Clarke of the Music Works label. In addition to these local Jamaican labels, The Cool Ruler had had releases on Trojan, VP, Virgin’s Front Line and English producer Tad A. Dawkin’s Tad’s Records. Isaacs would would eventually sign with Chris Blackwell’s Island Records which resulted in the international release of Night Nurse (1982) and Out Deh! (1983).

Perhaps his most popular recordings in his native Jamaica are “All I Have Is Love”, “Mr. Brown” and “Hard Drugs”, the latter being an anti-drug anthem that dominated radio in the late 1980s and was released as a hidden track on England’s Tad Records All I Have Is Love, Love Love LP.

In the 1990s Gregory’s African Museum label continued to release all of Gregory Isaacs’ music, and that of artists he produced. He continued to record and perform live in the 2000s, and it has been estimated that Isaacs has released over 500 records in his career, which includes singles and compilations.

Isaacs, who was 59 years old, died of lung cancer on 25 October 2010 at his home in London where he spent part of his time. A sad loss to the world.

SOURCE-  ALL MUSIC

Nigerians In Diaspora Organization (NIDO) Housing Investment Summit taking place in Lisbon – Portugal from November 9 – 11, 2017 at the Sana Metropolitan Hotel. This investment summit will be taking place simultaneously with the NIDO European Annual General Meeting (AGM). I hope to have the privilege to introduce “VISION 105” to the House via the AGM Committee. Even though local and foreign developers have executed and commissioned numerous construction projects across the country in recent years, the supply of affordable housing remains more than 17 million less of current demand. Just imagine 17 million Nigerians in Diaspora investing 1 Euro a month for one year! From VISION 105 perspective, remittance has a huge role to play in bolstering the real estate market in Nigeria and the time is now.

The Presidency, The NASS, past NIDOE Board members for Leadership Award in Lisbon, Portugal Nigerians in Diaspora Organization Europe (NIDOE) desirous to acknowledge Nigerians who have shown remarkable leadership qualities in their areas of service “In pursuance of National development”, has resolved to honour distinguished Nigerians at home and abroad who have performed outstandingly in their various areas of call.

NIDOE believes that none of the efforts of Nigerians in Diaspora will touch ground if our leaders and policy makers do not make our great homeland receptible for these efforts. NIDOE is conscious of the difficulties our dear country is facing at these trying times and is therefore gratified that some of our leaders have stood their ground in pursuit of national development in their areas of jurisdiction.

Aware that acknowledgement of and reward for excellence in service and commitment are key to breeding heroes of our nation, NIDO Europe has resolved to honour Nigerian Leaders in recognition of their invaluable and outstanding contributions to Nigerian and Nigerians in Diaspora especially through the passing into law the Nigerian Diaspora Commission Bill that will allow Nigerians in Diaspora to fully participate in the development of Nigeria.

Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe (NIDOE) AGM committee has therefore recommended Distinguished Nigerans to be honored during its annual general meeting (AGM) and Award Gala Night holding on 11th November 2017 at Sana Metropolitan Hotel, Lisbon- Portugal. The awardees include; Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN (Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria); Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria); Honorable Dogara Yakubu (Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Federal Republic of Nigeria); Senator Rose Okoji Oko (Chairman Senate Committee on Diaspora & Civil Societies); Honorable Barr. Rita Orji (Chairman House Committee on Diaspora Affairs), Barrister Ekpo Nta (Frm. Chairman Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC), H.E. Ngozi Ukaeje (Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Lisbon, Portugal), Amb. Hussain I. Coomassie (National Coordinator Fresh Connect Initiative), Mr. Jeffrey Efeyini (Founding Chairman NIDO Europe), Hon. Collins Nweke (Board Chairman 2011 to 2013), Dr. George Manuwuike (Board Chairman NIDOE 2014 – 2016), Dr. Bashir Obasekola (Vice Board Chairman NIDOE 2014 – 2016) and Ikenna Ugwu (General Secretary NIDO Europe 2013 – 2016).

This act of recognition is a NIDO Europe tradition to honor Nigerians and friends of Nigeria at home and abroad for distinguished service at various levels of leadership and for supporting the vision and mission of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe and NIDO in general. Former recipients of NIDOE award include; Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the current SSA to the President on Diaspora and Foreign Affairs, Dr. John C. George, Board Chairman NIDOE (2006 – 2009), Mr Alistair Soyode (Board Chairman 2009 – 2011), Ms. Lola Visser-Mabogunje, former NIDOE BOT member, and Dr. Jones O. Edobor, former Chairman NIDO Austria.

Olivia Bolah Joseph-Aluko is an inspirational writer, speaker who has contributed to a few academic journals and written a few articles in local magazines and blogs.

An author, and a grassroots social justice advocate and lawyer, with a background knowledge and experience of Migration and Ethnic Minority, Studies.
Born in Islington, North London to Professor and Mrs Olajide Aluko, Olivia returned with her parents to Nigeria where she completed her education and graduated with an LLB in law.
Following this, she, later on, returned to the UK where she continued to pursue her career in a supporting role within the justice sector. Owing to her interest in Ethnic Minorities related studies, Olivia obtained an admission at the Queen’s Mary University London, where she got her Masters in Migration and Law.
Olivia whose birth name is ‘Mobolanle’-(Bola) oscillates between writing and academia/community participation which is no doubt surprising.

Olivia is building on the family tradition of writing and advocacy considering that her father, the late, Professor Olajide Aluko, was an accomplished writer, and the first professor of international relations in the whole of Sub-Saharan, Africa.
Olivia is involved in the work of her community and had continued to work tirelessly within the Black and Minority Ethnic(BME) communities to empower and motivate her people within her community to reduce conflicts and work towards one goal as ‘Africans.

Olivia is very passionate about the Black African community and plays a very active role in encouraging the integration of the members of the community through dialogue and other proactive engagements.

To this extent, she published two articles on ‘smacking, and the law’ had observed that some African parents have had their children taken away by social services without understanding why. The articles published increased the awareness of parents about w, to inform African parents about unacceptable practices in disciplining children.
Olivia is a spokesperson for the rights of migrants and refugees and has spoken movingly
about balancing the human security of migrants and National security which has been aired on TV and radio. Olivia was selected as one of the panel speakers at the recently concluded conference for the 4 th Diaspora International Conference organised by Sudan Knowledge entitled ;Together with the world better’ in July 2017. Olivia emphasised the need for ‘Africans’ not to make a ‘pity party’ around what Europe did to Africa, but rather work towards the goal of sustainable development. Olivia has been invited to present her paper at another conference by the United Nations Joint Inspection Unit(UJI) with the Sudan Knowledge at Geneva, Switzerland in April 2018. The title of her paper is Migration and the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 Agenda, has now been published in one of the journal volumes of ‘Sudan Knowledge.’

Olivia is the Founder of two companies, REOPASS Family Navigators Ltd, a Not for Profit
organisation that exists to support families going through separation and divorce and
Reinvent Africans Diaspora Network Ltd, personal development and training consultancy outfit for the empowerment of individuals who want to learn how to become a nation builder.

Olivia is also a Non-Executive Director of the Nous organisation, an outfit that
campaigns against the negative mental health stereotypes among the Black Asian and
Minority Ethnic groups(BAME). Olivia is also the company secretary of Alphatech Energy, a company that provides solar energy to international organisations in Africa.
Likewise, she is the vice chair of the African Security Forum, an organisation that works
collaboratively for peace and security in Africa. After years of incubation, Olivia released
her first book, Africans in the UK, Migration, Integration and Significance in 2016, which she sold and distributed within the community. She is currently working on the second edition of the book titled Migration, Integration and Sustainability and she hopes to make this particular edition available to a broader audience. Olivia is an active member of the Amnesty International UK.

Olivia is also a labour activist and is an active member of her local labour party. She is currently broadening her knowledge about refugees, and she has just completed the intermediate level of the Refugees Rebuilder course under the Initiatives of Change UK. Olivia is an avid lover of jazz music, who enjoys a moderate level of serenity.
Her favourite quote is “Life becomes harder for us when we live for others, but it also
becomes more productive and happier
Campaign and Publicity
 Lobbying local authorities to provide housing for the homeless.
 Making parliamentary representations on behalf of vulnerable migrants
 As part of the Nous organisation team, regularly organise an open mic session across
designated Boroughs to raise awareness about mental health.
 ‘Participated in the social media campaign under the hashtag ‘Bring back our girls’
following the abduction of over 200 girls in 2014 in a Secondary School in Nigeria.
 Joined for demonstration at the Chatham House in London against the oppressive
government of the Nigerian government in 2015 demanding an end to corruption
and allowing a new political party to take over.
 Participated in the ‘justalittle’ sleep out the night to raise funds for the Internally
displaced people in the Borno Camp of Nigeria.
 Signed petitions and attended demonstrations organised by the Amnesty
International UK, and the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants to call for
people to take action and change policy for migrants and refugees.
 Regularly takes part in door to door canvassing for the Labour Party in preparation
for the next general election in 2019.
 Took part in a door to door campaigning for labour party during the June 8, 2017,
election.

HUMBLED TO RECEIVE THE HONORARY DIASPORA RECOGNITION AWARD at THE ENTERPRISE MINDS AWARDS EVENT 2017 which took place at The HILTON HOTEL, LONDON BRIDGE

Only last week , I was humbled and overwhelmed to receive THE HONORARY DIASPORA RECOGNITION AWARD at THE ENTERPRISE MINDS AWARDS EVENT 2017 which took place at The Hilton London Tower Bridge
As each day unfolds a new journey begins and embraces new stories and manifestations
Lets continue to open our minds and our hearts to a whole new world of purpose, patience and passion.