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My name is Sahr David Thomas-Gbatta. I am from. Sierra Leone, West Africa. I am a Chartered Engineer with the Institution of Civil engineers. I came to UK in 2002. I studied at the University of Bradford where I graduated with a first Class MEng (Hon) in Civil and Structural Engineering. I have experience in the private and public sectors working on highway structures, building design and construction. I am a co-owner of the MegaStruct Engineering Solutions set up to bridge the gap that exists within the civil engineering industry as well as the private and public sectors approach to solving the ever growing engineering challenges.
THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS AND CARIBBEANS LIVING IN WEST YORKSHIRE will be taking place on FRIDAY THE 27TH OF OCTOBER AT THE BANQUETTING HALL, CITY HALL ON BRADFORD.
Come and be part of an amazing evening of Award recognitions, Inspirational talks, African History, Caribbean History, Community cohesion, Entertainment, Networking and Refreshments.
KEY SPEAKERS INCLUDE –
BRADFORD BORN BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR AND FORMER SCHOOL HEAD TEACHER – ANTHONY PELTIER
BRADFORD BASED SHANE JOHNSON – YOUTH COMMUINTY LEADER AND ENTREPRENEUR
LEEDS BASED MOSA MPETHA – AFRICAN FILM CURATOR – BLACK CINEMA PROJECTS
LEEDS BASED JONAH ULEBOR – CEO OF LEXTRA LEARNING
BRADFORD BASED NAGBEA
AND MANY MORE
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR MORE UPDATES AND FIND OUT WHO WILL BE THIS YEARS AWARDEES AT THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS AND CARIBBEANS LIVING IN WEST YORKSHIRE
THE SOUL OF ANY COMMUNITY LIVES WITHIN THE HEART OF ITS PEOPLE.
Jonah Ulebor is a Maths Teacher with over 13 years of experience in education. He has taught in a range of schools from comprehensive to independant international schools. Jonah is passionate about education being a level playing field for every child.
Lextra Learning was founded in 2015 with a sole aim of transforming educational outcomes for children. Since 2015, Lextra Learning has taught over 1000 children in all year groups helping them achieve life long success.
I am Farid Yahiaoui but my artistic or stage name is Farid Warthilas .
I am originally from Kabylia, an area which is located in North Africa , Tiziouzou is my home town it is situated in the south east of Algiers the capital city of Algeria .
I am fond of music and I like performing local and international music as well. I can sing different styles and in different languages mainly Berber ( Kabyle ) French , English and Spanish .
I compose music for voice and guitar and regularly perform at charity events. My interest in other cultures and my languages abilities help me to build relations easily .
I have taken part in numerous events over the years in different regions such as Refugee Weeks , International Gigs, community initiatives and International Fashion Shows. I also appeared live On BBC ( Humberside Radio in 2012 and recently performed at THE HULL INTERNATIONAL CARNIVAL 2023.
Join Us in Making Bradford Better with the “Don’t Mess with Bradford” (DMWB) Campaign!
Hello all you Brilliant Bradfordians!
We are excited to extend a special invitation to you. On Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023, Bradford4Better, in collaboration with the popular TV show “Hold the Front Page,” is gearing up for an event that’s not just about cleaning up our streets, but also about making a resounding statement through our “Don’t Mess with Bradford” (DMWB) campaign.
Littering and flytipping have posed challenges to our beloved city, but our united efforts can change that narrative. We’re hosting an inspiring clean-up event at the heart of Bradford, Centenary Square, to showcase our community’s commitment to transformation.
As part of the DMWB campaign, we’ll not only clean up our streets but also demonstrate our city’s pride and determination.
This is a chance to play a vital role in history, proving that Bradford isn’t just a place – it’s a community that takes action, fosters unity, and propels positive change.
Your presence holds immense significance. By joining us, you’ll be contributing to the impact of the DMWB campaign, amplifying the message of pride for our city and inspiring others to do the same. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to be featured on “Hold the Front Page,” sharing your insights on our collective journey toward progress.
Let’s come together at Centenary Square and paint a brighter, cleaner, and prouder future for Bradford. Please register at https://bit.ly/b4b-dmwb-aug23 to confirm your attendance and we look forward to meeting you!
P.S. Don’t miss out on this unique chance to shape Bradford’s narrative and be a part of a transformative event. Your commitment matters, and together, we’ll showcase the strength of our community in making a positive impact.
Based in Leeds, and from Liverpool & South Africa, Mosa is a programmer of Black, African and Archive films in a freelance capacity for international film festivals such as Africa in Motion (Scotland) and Festival Kontoret (Oslo). At Hyde Park Picture House in Leeds, Mosa has a permanent role as Creative Engagement Officer and amongst other things at the cinema, she curates a new permanent strand of African films called ‘Cinema Africa!’
Prior to working at the Hyde Park Picture House, Mosa co-founded Black Cinema Project, a space to watch and discuss Black films with Black people, which has toured a five-film programme in 2022, ‘Women’s Stories from the Global South (& to Whom They belong)’ funded by the BFI to cinemas and festival nationally in conjunction with Cinema Rediscovered film festival.
Mosa also supports local programmers to create DIY cinema spaces in Leeds and is passionate about diversifying the film offer on the big screen and legitimizing informal cinema spaces.
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR BIRTHDAY WISHES – HOW IT FEELS TO BE 54
As each day unfolds, the birth of new opportunities , create new sign posts through the many complex routes of LIFES JOURNEY.
The new rays of hope, add value to the roads of Lifes calling and our souls are put to test through endless chapters of growth, awareness and new lessons.
This is not to say that LIFE does not come with its many challenges – FAR FROM IT, but many of the bright roads to happiness starts to unfold, when we are able to embrace the pillars of gratitude, wisdom, forgiveness, being content as well as the journey to work on our imperfections with humility but also with self love.
TODAY I AM 54, and God has opened the doors to a fresh breathe of new opportunities.
There are new lessons flowing through the energy in my veins that have travelled through moments of LOVE, ADVENTURE, TRIALS, MISTAKES, GRACE, REFLECTION AND CROSSROADS CLOSE TO DEATH.
There are living seeds which have fed me with inner strength to appreciate and value the art and science of simplicity as well to create new room for more journeys and colorful encounters of growth.
SO TODAY I AM 54 – imperfect in many ways, but passionate to feed from the knowledge and the wisdom of new roads.
Today I am driven by LOVE, INTUITION and the STUBBORN WILL to be the CHANGE I would like to see in Society.
I am grateful to be alive on my 54 Birthday . It is such a great gift and I am thankful to all those who have blessed and mentored my journey so far .
I would like to say a big thank you to my lovely Father – CHIEF S.O FERNANDEZ , for blessing my journey with a firm foundation and for instilling my spirit with the paths into manhood.
I would like to say a big thank you to my lovely Mother – MRS P.S FERNANDEZ for blessing my journey with a firm foundation and for creating new paths of faith and lessons.
SPECIAL THANKS to my lovely Sister – NICOLETTE and my lovey brother STEVEN for being the best siblings I could ever wish for.
A BIG THANK YOU to all my family and friends around the world for always being there.
Your BIRTHDAY WISHES AND PRAYERS have made me feel SO SPECIAL.
TODAY I AM 54 and it is such a great feeling . I feel so sexy in my 50s.
THERE ARE THREE VALUABLE LESSONS IN LIFE which remain very close to my heart, my well being and my personal beliefs. They also have a big influence on my personal core values in LIFE
THEY ARE :
TO CONTINUE TO BE THE CHANGE THAT I WANT TO SEE IN SOCIETY
Remember, we do not need anyone’s permission to be that example of CHANGE and LEADERSHIP in todays world.
We also do not need to hold an official post to be A LEADER or to inspire the youth and the community.
True Change starts from YOU and ME, and TRUE CHANGE has taken me places. It will continue to take me places.
2. TO ACCEPT AND EMBRACE DIFFERENCES MORE WITHOUT MAKING ASSUMPTIONS OR BEING JUDGEMENTAL .
I believe that most of us are judgmental to some degree (sometimes sub-consciously)
But it is always important to realize that we all have differences as well as imperfections . As beautiful as we are as humans, there are always things that we need to work on and improve on.
For this reason and for many reasons, its truly not our place to judge, assume or look down on others, especially when we are not in their shoes and especially when we will never truly understand the depth and the layers of their stories and their experiences.
A truly wise man never assumes or makes judgements. He accepts, embraces and tries to understand the beauty of peoples journey – and this is part of the many facets that makes LIFE so special .
3. TO EMBRACE AND TO DO WHAT I CAN AS THE DAY BREAKS – LIFE IS SHORT
In March 2023, we had our first ever lockdown here in The UK and this was a period that shook the world beyond words and imagination.
I will never forget this period, because I had just come back from a one week break in PORTUGAL (exactly four days before the lockdown). I had such am amazing time. (I have had the opportunity to visit 34 countries around the world).
I never really know how i would react during the lockdown especially with several restrictions from visiting friends and going to places , but to my surprise, this was a period which turned out to be one of the most fulfilling chapters of my life.
I was able to feed on the silence and discover more things about myself and my inner being . There is power in reflection and true growth and strength sometimes unfolds from the best of quiet moments .
I also became very productive with a structured routine and was able to complete over 8 online courses. I kept on asking myself – why do people get so bored when there is so much to do even in lockdown, but perhaps I was being judgmental.
This period also taught me a very valuable lesson . The lesson was that LIFE WAS A VERY SHORT ALBUM, and if there is anything that you wanted to achieve in business, in routine or in pleasure – THERE WAS NO BETTER MOMENT THAN THE PRESENT MOMENT .
TODAY AT 54, As each day unfolds, my spirit is awake with the need to celebrate, appreciate, be grateful and be content.
Afterall, A content and grateful heart understands the dance of happiness.
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR BIRTHDAY WISHES , I TRULY LOVE YOU .
OUR ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK IS Sabah Achhide based in LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE
This amazing role model is also the winner of The Jo Cox Award for her consistent work as a community leader. She is also a Director of MEMEC . MEMEC is a charity which supports destitute, asylum seekers, refugees and migrants from different backgrounds and religions.
Date: Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Meet-Up Location: Centenary Square
TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ 