Brand new female only open mic, “Bard of Bradford” first of it’s kind. Led by Bradford’s poet Sheena Hussain. The very first open mic saw renowned poet Shamim Azad join females via zoom for a very powerful evening of story telling through poetry. All females are welcome to be part of a unique open mic, in a safe supportive environment. Young girls must be accompanied by a female parent/guardian. Bard of Bradford is going face to face in accordance with government guidelines and is going from Zoom to the City Centre of Bradford. Remember last Wednesday of every month
To book a slot or any enquiries for the open mic please email sheena4076@live.com or call 07935177562.
WATCH THIS SPACE as Getrude Matshe-Kanicki will be a guest on THE TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ SHOW. Getrude is orginally from Zimbabwe. She is based in New Zealand.
She is an Inspirational Speaker, Published Author and inspirational African community ambassador.
Our show is all about promoting the true life and success stories of African and Caribbean achievers around the world.
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Getrude Matshe-Kanicki is an inspirational speaker who has been described as a vibrant bundle of African energy whose zest and passion for life inspires everyone she meets. She is passionate about helping people achieve their full potential and find their individual life purpose. She is passionate about individuals’ success. This makes her an energetic, inspirational and enlightening speaker. Getrude has written several books and is launching her new book “Ubuntu Leadership” in 2020.
About Getrude Matshe-Kanicki
Her speaking career started in Norway 1989 and for 12 years she has worked in the IT industry as a Systems Analyst, Systems Support Manager and Project Manager. Getrude immigrated to New Zealand in 2001 with nothing and founded four successful companies.
Founder and Global Curator of the HerStory Circle and HerStory Women’s Global Empowerment Conference 2019
Founded Medical Recruiters of New Zealand Ltd 2002
Founded GM Global Investments Ltd 2003
Founded Simzisani, a talent agency catering for the film and advertising industry. Instrumental in supplying ethnic extras for prominent movies such as Peter Jackson’s “King Kong” and James Cameron’s Avatar
Founder and CEO of the Africa Thrive Foundation, which supports HIV orphans in Zimbabwe 2001
Founded Walk on the Wild Side Tours – a symbiotic tourism company that takes tourist to Zimbabwe to work with Aids orphans 2007
Rooney International Scholar 2012; worked at Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Mother of three children; a well-known African Storyteller, poet, artist and published author.
She a script writer and an Independent Film Maker
She writes for CNN iReport, Blogs for the Huffington Post
Actress in the movie “Cry Freedom” with Denzel Washington in 1987
Speaker at the UN Annual Summit on the Status of Women, 2014 and 2017
Vanessa Boateng is General Secretary and Trustee responsible for the general organisation of the LCA and community engagement.
Her role is to oversee the day to day activities within the organisation and act as a representative of the LCA at events, meetings and activities within and outside the city region in collaboration with other trustees portfolios.
She’s an accomplished Data Analyst, Philanthropist and Policy maker.
In 2018 she was invited by HM the Queen to a reception at Buckingham Palace in recognition of individuals who have made a significant contribution to the UK’s Commonwealth diaspora communities.
She’s a member of the Knowsley Metropolitan Borough’s children’s scrutiny committee.
She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and is the founder of New Era Initiative a charity based in Liverpool, CEO of Creations by Viva an event management company, director of UNOF Environmental solutions Limited and director of Omega Recruitment Services Limited.
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Ngozi Okwuosa is an early childhood educator with over 20 years of experience. She has worked with different kindergarten groups, including integrative groups for children with special needs, with an emphasis on second language acquisition and art.
She’s also the founder of Rainbow Stars Media, a platform dedicated to the production of high quality children friendly content.
Ngozi is a german-nigerian who feels perfectly at home in both cultures.
In her free time she loves to hang out with friends or make artistic cakes.
She lives in the beautiful city of Frankfurt in germany with her daughter Leona.
Kenyan scholar, Prof Washington Yotto Ochieng, the man who solved the London transport crisis, has been promoted to serve as a faculty head at United Kingdom’s Imperial College.
Kenyan High Commissioner to UK Manoah Esipisu made the announcement on the evening of Saturday, May 15, that Yotto had been appointed the Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the world-famous college.
Prior to the promotion, the professor served as the Head of the Centre for Transport Studies at the same university.
“A very warm congratulations to Kenyan Prof Washington Yotto Ochieng, Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, on being appointed Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the famous Imperial College,” stated Esipisu.
Yotto is credited with solving the London transport crisis through his research interests in the design of positioning and navigation systems for land, sea and air applications; Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS).
WE ARE ONPLEASE BRING YOUR DIARIES OUTVENUE: CHECKED Celebrating 7 years since inception AND still growing stronger, bigger and better._ *THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WALKING THIS JOURNEY WITH US AND MAKING KENYA AND FRIENDS IN THE PARK A HUGE SUCCESS.* PLEASE SHARE WITH THE WORLDIT CAN ONLY BE GOD
Getrude Matshe-Kanicki is an inspirational speaker who has been described as a vibrant bundle of African energy whose zest and passion for life inspires everyone she meets. She is passionate about helping people achieve their full potential and find their individual life purpose. She is passionate about individuals’ success. This makes her an energetic, inspirational and enlightening speaker. Getrude has written several books and is launching her new book “Ubuntu Leadership” in 2020.
About Getrude Matshe-Kanicki
Her speaking career started in Norway 1989 and for 12 years she has worked in the IT industry as a Systems Analyst, Systems Support Manager and Project Manager. Getrude immigrated to New Zealand in 2001 with nothing and founded four successful companies.
Founder and Global Curator of the HerStory Circle and HerStory Women’s Global Empowerment Conference 2019
Founded Medical Recruiters of New Zealand Ltd 2002
Founded GM Global Investments Ltd 2003
Founded Simzisani, a talent agency catering for the film and advertising industry. Instrumental in supplying ethnic extras for prominent movies such as Peter Jackson’s “King Kong” and James Cameron’s Avatar
Founder and CEO of the Africa Thrive Foundation, which supports HIV orphans in Zimbabwe 2001
Founded Walk on the Wild Side Tours – a symbiotic tourism company that takes tourist to Zimbabwe to work with Aids orphans 2007
Rooney International Scholar 2012; worked at Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Mother of three children; a well-known African Storyteller, poet, artist and published author.
She a script writer and an Independent Film Maker
She writes for CNN iReport, Blogs for the Huffington Post
Actress in the movie “Cry Freedom” with Denzel Washington in 1987
Speaker at the UN Annual Summit on the Status of Women, 2014 and 2017
Bradford For Everyone are working with partners in Fresno, California and Bradford, England to host an interfaith learning webinar. Following six months of collaboration between the Interfaith Alliance of Central California, Bradford For Everyone, Bradford Foundation Trust, Fresno State University, University of Bradford and Clovis Community College the co-designed webinar has been set up to share learning. The outcome will be an increased understanding about how faith can help improve cohesion and integration.
The event will take place on Saturday May 29th 2021 9am-12pm California or 5pm-8pm Bradford.