Between 1999 and 2003, Charmaine attended the University of Hertfordshire where gained a 1st class degree in Economics. During 2004-5, she studied Black History with Mr Walker. Following the birth of her daughter, she founded Black History Studies with her husband Mark Simpson.
Charmaine has 10 years experience working in both the public and voluntary sectors at both local and national levels. An experienced Youth Worker, Charmaine has worked with disaffected young people in a variety of settings for the London Borough of Brent and Crime Concern in Wembley and Harlesden.

 

Charmaine is a graduate of the Windsor Fellowship Undergraduate Management Development Programme where she attended seminars to develop management skills under the sponsorship of the Department of Health.

 

In 2008, Charmaine created the Before The Slave Trade Learning Resource to accompany the book by Mr Walker ‘Before The Slave Trade: African World History in Pictures.’

 

Passionate about Black History, she is currently working on a variety of projects to teach Black History to children. In December 2010, Charmaine created a series of free resources to accompany the new children’s book ‘The Great and Mighty Wall.’

 

Charmaine Simpson is currently a Researcher for the Institute of Black Culture, Media and Sport working on the project ‘African History of Sport’ documentary project http://www.rootsofsport.org.uk

SOME OF MY GREATEST HIGHLIGHTS IN 2017

1. ORGANIZING THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT
FOR THE 5TH YEAR IN A ROW

FOR THE LAST FOUR YEARS, WE HAVE FEATURED WELL OVER 200 AFRICAN ACHIEVERS IN THE DIASPORA AS “ROLE MODELS OF THE WEEK” (EVERY SINGLE WEEK)

Part of the vision behind our brand is to to promote the true life and success stories of Africans in the Diaspora and Africans around the world.

I have also had the privilege to organize empowerment award initiatives here in the UK, U.S.A, Germany, Netherlands, Romania, Malta, and Nigeria, It has also been an honour to visit over 22 European countries and to build positive relationships with Africans living in many of these countries –   this experience has given me a profound and broader insight into the achievements of many Africans in the Diaspora and around the world

 

 

After FOUR YEARS of bringing to you “THE ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK ”  every single week,  we are pleased to bring to you for the very first time-   THE ROLE MODEL OF THE YEAR

 

The Role Model for 2017 is a very selfless, passionate and energetic young man who spends a lot of his life , making a difference to mankind and going out of his way to add value to many communities every single day,  He is a very humble ambassador, who shy,s away from recognition on most occasions, but TODAY WE WOULD LIKE TO SAY A BIG THANK YOU TO OLAYOMI KOIKI ,  for all his hard work in making black communities proud

 

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO OLAYOMI KOIKI –  ROLE MODEL OF THE YEAR 2017

 

A BIT ABOUT YOMI

 

My name is Olayomi Olakunle Koiki and I was born 31/05/1978  in lagos Nigeria to Alhaji and Alhaja koiki From Ijebu Ode.

 

I am the Founder and CEO of Imperial Computer Centre & General Store and also The Founder of the whatzup group Agricultural International Cooperative Organisation.

 

I am The Business development Manager for 9jadiaspora – working with the community by bringing the news, events, business and various occasions within the Community via all our social media platforms.

 

I am also a presenter on the Starr Radio UK every Wednesday call 

9ja Voices and the link below shows you all my past shows and interviews 

 

https://youtu.be/wi9NWjCq2Ko

 

I worked  in the hospitality industry in UK for more than 19years with all the 5 star Hotel’s.

 

In my spare time, I am The PRO to HEN FOUNDATION and successful deliver the foundation 3 days breast cancer screening in lagos October 2017.

 

Onward Nursery and Primary School Surulere Lagos.

Attended Abeokuta Grammar School.

Did a Foundation at London Metropolitan University.

Lambeth College London

Robertann Computer College.

 

2017 Uncelebrated Nigerian Award UK for contributions to Creative / Performing Services.

 

Twitter @yomez06

Instagram olayomi koiki 

Facebook olayomi koiki 

YouTube olayomi koiki

Skype yomez2006

 

+44 7936 435365 (Whatzup Only)

070 3764 9064

Musakalam@yahoo.com

#olayomikoiki2017 #olayomikoiki #9jadiaspora #9javoices @9jadiaspora #olayomikoikilagos

 

King of Social Media

 

 

Mr Olayomi O Koiki

PRO and Founder

Agricultural International Cooperative Organisation

( AICO)

 

 

I am Nomanono Isaacs. Author of Escaping Apartheid – A Letter to My Mother. I am a Poet.

I uplift and inspire people in many varied ways to connect with who they truly are. I help them let go of anger and resentment, in order to connect with love within.

I have helped a lot of people with the Emotional Guidance System, which is based on The Law of Attraction.

There was a time in my life when I was very angry and resentful. Having learnt to forgive, this has helped me to help others who are filled with anger and resentment, for whatever reasons, to heal.

I am an Energy Healer and a Channel. I am the creator of Nomanono’s Recipe for Happiness.

For further information please visit: http://www.nomanono.com

 

 

 

About me

Tony Tokunbo Eteka  Fernandez is an International Award Winner, Published Author & Poet, Events Consultant , MC and Youth Empowerment Consultant   . He is also The CEO of AFRICA4U and The Founder of Africans in The Diaspora Online Network.

On Saturday the 20th of May 2017, Tony was named “An Ambassador for Peace” for The Universal Peace Federation and An Ambassador for Peace Award was presented to him at The Universal Peace Federation Headquarters in London. He has  won over 15 Awards

Tony has also organised The Black History Month Celebrations at The UK House of Parliament for Five years in a row (2013,2014 ,2015, 2016 and 2017 ).

The annual events he has organised at the UK House of Parliament over the last several years have attracted the attendance and the admiration from Members of Parliament of Labour, Conservative and Scotish National party, as well as Councillors, Community leaders and Role models from at least 21 Countries.   Tony has a flair for bringing people together from different cultural backgrounds to celebrate their stories and connect collectively

People also see him as a Cultural and Social entrepreneur, which means he is skilled in working with many different communities, bringing people together in successful focused events. Tony has organised many cultural events …involving both BME and mainstream communities. He is skilled in hosting events that reinforce community cohesion and bringing different kinds of people together. He has organised events in The UK, The U.S.A, Holland, Germany, Romania , Nigeria  and Malta. Tony  has visited over  20 European Countries. 

 

In February 2017, Tony  made history , by organizing The first ever awards for African Migrants in The History of Malta in conjunction with The African Media  Association, Malta.  The event was well attended, not only by Role models from African communities, but also Role models from Malta, Spain, Serbia, Norway, Holland,  the UK and other nationalities

He continues to promote the true life and success stories of Africans in Europe and Africans around the world and has organised several small scale literary and awards initiatives aimed at empowering young people and aspiring Role models

 

Today he also manages a social media online network group of over 5.800 Members and has worked with various community groups from Nigeria, Cameroon, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Malta and many other countries

Tony has also been a Keynote Speaker for several International initiatives and network summits, some of which include The International Symposium for Cultural diplomacy in the The Commonwealth  organised by The Universal Peace Federation (Part of the United Nations) in conjunction with The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, Berlin, Germany

He has also spent time as an International broadcaster and was The Producer and Presenter for AFRICA4U International Radio Talk Show at Reading4u Radio Station for nearly three years.

 

 

 

Countries that Tony has visited 

Most parts of England, Many parts of Nigeria, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, U.S.A, Canada, Jamaica, Tunisia, Morocco, France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Holland, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Poland, Hungary, Latvia, Czech Republic, Portugal, Bulgaria, Romania and Malta

 

Tony has interviewed high profile Members of Parliament, Distinguished celebrities and some of Africas best musicians including Ivonne Chaka Chaka and Kanda Bongoman.

He has also been a guest on BBC Radio on numerous occasions to discuss the community cohesion events he organises at UK House of Parliament and also to recite some of his published work in memory of Nelson Mandela,  50 Years Anniversary of The race relations act and major community issues. Tony has also a Guest on popular Radio stations in Nigeria and The States

In the last few years he has been very passionate about Youth empowerment, Community cohesion and Cultural intelligence.

Tony was born in South London and has lived in several parts of England and West, East &Northern  Nigeria . He started writing at the tender age of nine, a habit he expressed with creative enthusiasm. Tony writes Poetry, short stories and proverbs on personal development. He is currently working on his 4th book which will also be his first novel. He is also very passionate about Youth Empowerment, Community development and African History

He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at The University of Lagos, Nigeria in English and World Literature. He later went on to attain a teaching qualification at The Frances King International Training Institute, South Kensington London, it was here he studied Teaching English as a Foreign Language. He also studied Web Design at The City University in London.

He published his first book in June 1999 called “The Beauty in the Dark” (A Collection of Poetry which received critical acclamation in many circles around the world). .Tony’s aim in life is to inspire the young generation and to encourage the youth to make the very best of their dreams and aspirations,. He published a 2nd book in June 2009 called ” The Sound of Running Water” – A Family gift book of proverbs and quotations on Personal Development and Positive Thinking .

In December 2009, he published his 3rd book called “One Moment of Peace”.- A collection of Poetry inspired by personal experiences and spiritual growth.

Besides the fact that the Artist has won International  awards, he is mostly inspired by Life experience, People, Places and the will to be The Change he wants to see in society

. He was Resident Poet at the 5th London Poetry Festival in 2009 and has been a guest on BBC Radio on very many occassions including The famous Anne Diamond Show. He has also been a guest on a few SKY TV stations and several International Radio Stations around The World in The UK, U.S.A, Germany and Nigeria

 

TONY IS A MULTIPLE INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER – A LIST OF THE AWARDS HE HAS WON CAN BE FOUND BELOW

CA AWARDS -(CHUB MAGAZINE CREATIVITY AWARD)  – ICON RECOGNITION AWARD, honored at the Double Tree, Hilton Hotel, Kensington, London on Saturday the 25th of November

ENTERPRISE MINDS AWARDS 2017 –  HONORARY DIASPORA AWARD RECOGNITION-   Honored at The Hilton Hotel, Tooley Street, London Bridge on Saturday the 28th of October

AMBASSADOR FOR PEACE AWARD , UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION – MAY 2017

MOST OUTSTANDING MAN OF THE YEAR 2016  by THE HIGHFLYER ENTREPRENEURS ONLINE AWARD- This award has been given to me for mentorship, leadership and advancing the cause of entrepreneurship worldwide.

GHANA NIGERIA ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2016, HELD AT THE BRITISH COUNCIL, ACCRA, GHANA –  AWARD FOR POSITIVELY AFFECTING THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND CONSTANTLY PROJECTING THE GOOD IMAGE OF NIGERIANS IN THE DIASPORA

PEACE AMBASSADOR AWARD FOR GOODWILL, LEADERSHIP and promoting CULTURAL DIVERSITY among African Communities 2016 –   TRUE AFRICAN HERITAGE AWARDS 2016

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2016-  GATHERING OF GREAT MINDS AND ACHIEVERS BAOBAB AWARDS – LONDON

AFRICAN DIASPORA LIVING LEGEND AWARD FOR DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT – HAMBURG, GERMANY – 2016

INSPIRATIONAL MAN OF THE YEAR 2016 – MR AND MISS BLACK BEAUTY CHRIST COLLEGE UK SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT 2016 INSPIRATIONAL AWARDS – LONDON

BEFFTA AWARD WINNER 2014- SPECIAL HONORARY AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP

BRONZE AWARD WINNER- NIGERIAN MC OF THE YEAR 2014 HELD IN THE UK

AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE – PRESENTED BY AFRICAN WALKFRONT NETWORK- HELD IN LAGOS

NIGERIAN EUROPEAN AWARDS RADIO PRESENTER OF THE YEAR – HELD IN ROME

SPECIAL TRIBUTE AWARD FOR CHAMPIONING BLACK AND MINORITY ETHNIC VISIONS- PRESENTED BY EBONY BUSINESS RECOGNITION AWARDS

MALE BUSINESS COACH OF THE YEAR 2014- PRESENTED BY EBONY BUSINESS RECOGNITION AWARDS

BEST MALE PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR- LEADERSHIP AND MIND AMBASSADORS AWARDS

SPECIAL AWARDS FOR PEOPLE AND LITERARY DEVELOPMENT PRESENTED BY MARKETING MINISTERS UK

WINNER OF THE ANNE SHINE AWARDS PRESENTED BY ANNE SHINE LTD- CEREMONY TOOK PLACE AT THE NOVOTEL HOTEL IN HEATHROW

 

 

About 9JA POP ART 

An exhibition of 9Ja Pop Art creations and commissions.
Everything from book covers to commissions to custom apparel designs. A step off the beaten path

Products

Pop Art, Posters, Custom t-shirts, Logos, Brands, Graphics, Artwork, Book illustrations, Tattoo design, Original Art

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE WEBSITE AT https://www.etsy.com/shop/9JaPopArt   

Stetonic Nigeria Limited was set up in response to the yearning for innovative managerial orientation for the achievement of effective administration, and management of institutions, facilities and service efficiency based on accepted global practice.
A team of seasoned professionals and management consultants was put together to articulate workable solution to problems encountered in the workplace. These solutions would then be offered to institutions and practitioners through training, workshops, seminars and other forms of orientation.

The following services are available to potential clients, hospitals, institutions and organizations at State Government and National Government level in Nigeria

CHANGE AND STRESS MANAGEMENT

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

LEADERSHIP AND MOTIVATIONAL TEAMWORK IN HOSPITAL MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE

LIABILITIES IN HOSPITAL SERVICE

Contact STETONIC NIGERIA LTD TODAY using this email: stetonic2007@yahoo.com or drop me an email at afripoet@gmail.com

 

 

Brixton Soup Kitchen will be arranging an outreach team to assist homeless persons and families on Christmas Eve, and hosting a Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day.

Please share and go down to help out (you can call 07538419514) http://brixtonsoupkitchen.org/

There is also the Walthamstow Soup Kitchen – http://christiankitchen.org/about-us-2/

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Where you can, please pack extra blankets, flasks, gloves, and/or hot water bottles (most decent Cafes will fill up a hot water bottle for someone), and if you can, please find out where the nearest soup kitchens are near you to pass on to someone who might need it (here’s a list http://streetskitchen.co.uk/london/) and a list of winter shelters (http://www.homeless.org.uk/connect/blogs/2017/nov/06/london-winter-shelters-2017-18-list-published)

Something many of us also might not think about is the homeless women who need their basic essentials too! Pop an extra pack of sanitary pads and underwear in your shopping trolley, and where you can, give it out.

Homeless outreach teams in London:

http://www.nosecondnightout.org.uk/

https://www.mungos.org/our-services/outreach-teams/

https://streetlink.force.com/    

 

 

Emeka Anyanwu is a Nigerian born British seasoned entrepreneur, author, speaker and mentor. A Chemical Engineer, a graduate of Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria. Shortly after graduating, he quickly was appointed the senior manager at a Nigerian leading oil company in Port Harcourt – Cyber Bay, before relocating to the UK.

He later enrolled to study post graduate law at the SouthBank University London.

In 2012, along with his wife, he launched his own publishing, media and entertainment company, Faunteewrites Limited. Since then has developed several thriving brands including; C. Hub magazine – one of the most respected African magazines published in the UK and read worldwide. He also founded CA Awards (Creative African Awards), the most sought after and prestigious awards celebrating talents of Africans globally.

Emeka Anyanwu is the author of the acclaimed titles; Kalango: The Personified Story of Nigeria, and The Big R of a Successful Business. He is a motivational and keynote speaker, mentor and founder of YEP (Youth Empowerment Programme) where he holds monthly workshop which aims at helping young Black boys to find a meaning and purpose to their lives.

As a youth mentor and trainer, he focuses on;

• Leadership skills.
• Youth route to employment and career discovery and growth.
• Business startup and entrepreneurship training.
• Self awareness and Discipline.
• Life purpose discovery.
• Building confidence and self esteem.
• Learning positive attitudes to life.

As a speaker, Emeka Anyanwu speaks on:

• Effective leadership strategies.
• Talent and self discovery.
• Small business, startup and entrepreneurship
• Personal development and mindset shift.
• Strategies for motivation
• Financial and social empowerment.
• Family, love and relationship building.
• Principles of Problem solving.

Emeka Anyanwu is an avid reader, a strong believer in Christ Jesus and family values. He is happily married to his wife and is blessed with three beautiful and talented daughters, whom he lives with in London.

Awards.

Nominated creative entrepreneur of the year at British Entrepreneur Awards – 2017.

Best Magazine of the year BEFFTA UK – 2015.

Most Informative African Magazine in the US – Extra-ordinary People’s Awards USA – 2015/2016.

 

African Heritage Magazine UN Decade Edition NOV-Jan 2018 Edition: The United Nations Decade for People of African Descent Special Edition with the 100 most influential Africans in Germany 2017. Have you booked your copy? Ask us