Monthly Archives: October 2024

ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK , BRADFORD BASED TOMIWA DADA – FOUNDER OF BABES OF THE MOST HIGH

Tomiwa Dada is a multifaceted entrepreneur and leader. She is the founder of Babes of the Most High and the convener of the Made Women Conference, both initiatives aimed at empowering women in various aspects of life, including business, leadership, and personal development. Her annual Made Women Conference brings women together to discuss business, leadership, and personal development, with a focus on mentorship and skill-building across various industries.

In addition to her work in women’s empowerment, Tomiwa is the CEO of The Ayaba Collections, a fashion business for which she has been recognized, including being nominated for ‘Fashionpreneur’ of the year at the FOYA Africa Founder Awards and The Entrepreneur Africa Award for Fashion Business. She is known for her passion for inspiring women to step into leadership roles and break barriers in their respective fields. She recently received an award of excellence for her exceptional leadership role at the Babes of the Most High Made Women Conference, 2024. 

She is also the co-founder of the Temitope Tomiwa Dada Foundation (Tetod Foundation) along side her husband Tope Dada, which focuses on community development and charity work, further solidifying her commitment to creating positive societal change. 

The vision propelling Tomiwa Dada stems from her deep desire to uplift and transform women’s lives by integrating faith with practical skills. Central to her work is the belief that women can thrive spiritually, emotionally, and professionally if they are empowered with the right tools, networks, and guidance. Through platforms like Babes of the Most High, Tomiwa encourages women to embrace their spirituality while building resilience and leadership in their careers and personal lives.

Tomiwa Dada is currently pursuing a certification in project management and she is happily married to her dear husband Tope Dada and blessed with three great generations.

#bradford #bradford2025 #nigeria #faith #womenempowerment #annualconference #awardwinner

ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK – BRADFORD BASED ARTIST, ZAIRE

I go by Zaire, an artist / Musician who’s slowly breaking through and has been on this journey for 6 yrs now , Hailing from Bradford !

Ide describe my Sound as soulful and very Afro infused , & raw I see myself as a strong African so that’ll always be expressed in my music . I just recently released my single Gangstafari last month on all streaming platforms , go check that for me , the dream only comes to life when people tap in to the sound.

https://www.instagram.com/zaireartist/profilecard

ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK, BRADFORD BASED AFRICA4U AWARD WINNER – WALE AROY (NEO 21)

Wale Aroy (Neo 21) is a rising talent in the world of music and content creation, merging his unique sound with an engaging digital presence. Based in Bradford, Neo 21 is deeply invested in the regional Arts and Culture sector working in the Production Team at Bradford 2025, while hosting a popular biweekly Afrobeats show on Bradford Community Broadcasting (BCB) Radio, called Gbedu Blvd. With a musical style rooted in Afrobeats, HipHop, and Melodic Rap, Neo 21’s sound is a captivating blend of smooth melodies and sharp lyricism. Drawing inspiration from industry icons like Wizkid, Kendrick Lamar, and Gunna, Neo 21 delivers music that is both relatable and aspirational. His songs are crafted to inspire, with messages of hope, growth, and resilience—perfect for fans who seek meaningful, yet catchy tracks.

#afrobeat #bradford2025 #africansinthediaspora #bradfordcity #bcbradio #africanachievers #universityofbradford

A SUCCESSFUL AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN WEST YORKSHIRE AT CITY HALL IN BRADFORD

AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN WEST YORKSHIRE AT CITY HALL, BRADFORD – FRIDAY THE 18TH OF OCTOBER 2024

Dear Family and Friends ,

It was a pleasure to organize THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN WEST YORKSHIRE at THE BANQUETTING HALL, CITY HALL IN BRADFORD as part of BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2024

CONGRATULATIONS ONCE AGAIN TO THE AMAZING WINNERS BELOW

Tope Dada – BRADFORD BASED AMAZING GOSPEL ARTIST

Joseph Enoch Annabella – AMAZING BRADFORD BASED ARTIST

Sabah Achhide — FOUNDER OF MEMEC – BASED IN LEEDS

JUNE ABBOTT – BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR BASED IN HUDDERRSFIELD

JOHN SHANGWA – CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF EXHIBIT 54 – BASED IN LEEDS

L AND G AFRICAN RESTAURANT

MRS Dorcas Amusan Fagborun Mbe – CEO OF PEACEMAKERS INTERNATIONAL

THE BRADFORD MALAWIAN COMMUNITY GROUP WITH MR STEVE & Katola Harzel Mercy

Wale Aroy – BRADFORD BASED CREATIVE ARTIST

RUTH AGBOLADE – BRAND PHOTOGRAPHER

WE ARE PROUD OF YOU ALL .

THANK YOU ALSO TO ALL OUR KEY SPEAKERS OF THE EVENING – Gogo Anyanwu Jr.Jane ThewlisRotimi Richardson OlorunfemiShahid Islam AND Ndidi Nkwopara – YOU WERE SIMPLY AMAZING

A BIG THANK YOU ALSO TO THE AMAZING DR Sohail Abraham Ahmed FOR ALL HIS SUPPORT AND THE AMAZING Jerry Red Dred Crawford

Thank you also to Joy JosephineVie OliviaJohn Smith and so many others for always being there

The Soul of any community lives within the heart of its people

#bradford2025 #bradford #cityofculture #africansinthediaspora #africansinbradford #universityofbradford #westyorkshire

THE CALABAR UNION CHRISTMAS PARTY , SATURDAY THE 30TH OF NOVEMBER 2004 – DO NOT MISS IT

Dear Family and Friends

We are pleased to inform you that this years CALABAR UNION CHRISTMAS AND END OF YEAR PARTY shall be taking place on Saturday the 30th of November 2024 from 5pm to 11pm at THE HABERDASHERS HATCHEM COLLEGE, 135 PEPYS ROAD LONDON, SE14 5SF

COME AND BE PART OF THIS AMAZING EVENING AND EXPERIAENCE THE BEST OF A CALABAR CELEBRATION AND ITS AMAZING PEOPLE

R.S.V.P – ANITA PASCAL – – 07958516658 ROWLAND NAKANDA – 07956594471

#calabar #calabarunion #efik #blackachievers #crossriverstate #africanachievers #nigeria #southsouthnigeria

ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK, OFFIONG EKPENYONG – LAWYER, AUTHOR AND CONTENT CREATOR FROM CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA

Offiong Ekpenyong is a Nigerian lawyer, author and content creator from Creek Town, Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. She’s a mother of two, happily married to an Efik man from Eniong Abatim, also in Odukpani Local Government Area.

Offiong runs a YouTube Channel and Facebook page with the name, The Human Project With Fifi, where she shares knowledge on law and Efik culture. 

In less than one year, The Human Project has shared almost a hundred long form videos both on Facebook and YouTube. The goal is to continue to simplify and share knowledge on the laws of our land, put Efik on the global stage, stamp out the lies and propaganda that are currently ongoing on social media, encourage the younger generation to appreciate and celebrate our rich heritage, and ensure that our culture is not adulterated.

The Human Project is looking forward to growth, a wider reach and collaborations that will help achieve it’s goals.

Warm regards,

Offiong Ekpenyong Esq.

ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK, CHINELO OLISAKWE – CONTENT CREATOR BASED IN IKORODU LAGOS

OLISAKWE CHINELO A.

My name is Chinelo Olisakwe and I am a graduate of Biological Sciences from Nigeria.

I have always been passionate about making a difference in various Nigerian communities and using my platforms to promote and interview every day Nigerian people.

I am passionate about people, places, digital marketing, content creation and community cohesion. I have been an entrepreneur with a health and wellness company where I worked as a Sale executive. I have been involved in a volunteer work with U.S. Agency for International Development for Health Waste Management and Society For Family Health for Malaria Prevention and Treatment both in Nigeria. During the period of my entrepreneurship, I acquired a skill in graphic design using Corel Draw and Adobe Illustrator. Teamwork is something I have passion for and always anticipate learning new things in every environment I find myself.

Watch this space for my upcoming initiatives

#nigeriancontentcreator #ikorodu #inspirationalwomen #africanachievers

COLLECTIVE IMPACT PRESENTS “RECLAIMING NARRATIVES” AS PART OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN BRADFORD

Dear Family and Friends ,

COLLECTIVE IMPACT PRESENTS “RECLAIMING NARRATIVES” AS PART OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN BRADFORD

Come and be part of an amazing evening as part of BLACK HISTORY MONTH taking place on FRIDAY THE 25TH OF OCTOBER AT 5PM at SORM STUDIOS IN BRADFORD.

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