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About TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ

Tony Tokunbo Eteka Fernandez is an International Award Winner, Published Author & Poet, Broadcast Journalist, MC and Youth Empowerment Consultant . He is also The CEO of AFRICA4U and The Founder of Africans in The Diaspora 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, Malta and Nigeria and has visited over 22 European Countries. Tony has also organised The Black History Month Celebrations at The UK House of Parliament for over five years in a row 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. 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. 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 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 into Public Speaking at Special events and Social functions and is a Mentor for young people in the UK Community. 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 online awards, he is mostly inspired by Life experience, love, music and cultural awareness. 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

BRADFORD INSPIRATIONAL AWARD FOR WOMEN – A FREE EVENT YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS

Dear Family and Friends,
We are pleased to inform you that our first event of the year will be in less than THREE WEEKS TIME.
THE BRADFORD WOMENS INSPIRATIONAL AWARDS shall be taking place at THE CITY LIBRARY IN BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE on Saturday the 1st of February st 1pm on the dot, this is a FREE EVENT you cannot afford to miss, We will also be giving out FREE BOOKS on the day to encourage the art of reading among various communities in West Yorkshire .
OUR ORGANISATION – THE AFRICA4U ASSOCIATION is here to make a difference.
Come and network with some great key speakers who include Ismael Lea SouthHamida Mbaga and Lilac Abs Grah (ALL TRAVELLING ALL THE WAY FROM MANCHESTER ) and some amazing community champions.
Our guests will be travelling all the way from London, Manchester, Liverpool, Preston and Middlesbrough
For more info, contact me on +447882809005
Also watch this space for updates on OUR BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS TAKING PLACE AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT , for the 8TH YEAR IN A ROW

BRADFORD-FLYER

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR “THE BEST OF EDO AWARDS 2020 “

THE BEST OF EDO AWARDS  is a recognition and celebration of all the best in the Edo – its People, Art and Culture, Corporations/Institutions and even its history and geography. Edo are a great people and a great nation and BOEA (Best of Edo Award) is a celebration of the best of this great people.

The Best of Edo Award Series will transverse all walks of human endeavours including; Politics, Academic, Entertainment, Business, Religion, Sports, Industry and Commerce, the Military, Culture and Arts, among others.

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR THE BEST OF EDO AWARDS 2020,  for more information contact Mr Paul Ofoni

EDO

CHRISTIAN POEMS (AS I KNEEL DOWN BEFORE THEE) BY TONY FERNANDEZ

AS I  KNEEL  DOWN BEFORE THEE

As I kneel down before thee,

My mind is filled with beautiful thoughts,

For what could be greater than the food of faith?

And the new blessings that are right before me.

 

My soul has felt a thousand rivers,

And I have walked the roads that were filled with the mysteries of many questions.

 

And even though the passage of life is filled with many secrets,

Even though the dark winds pose a challenge to the journeys of each day,

The greatest moment unfolded,

The very minute I found you.

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CHRISTIAN POEMS (IS IT JUST ME, OR WHAT COULD IT BE) BY TONY FERNANDEZ

IS IT JUST ME OR WHAT COULD IT BE ?

 Could it be ?

That your heart melts, each time you fall down the stairs,

Soaked in Lifes misery, of so many fears,

 

Could it be ?

That you have forgotten how to sing,

When there is no music,

And all your dreams have been shattered,

By the dirge of a chosen moment.

 

Or could it just be ?

That the riddles of the sober winds have taken its toil on all things beautiful,

Or has the night robbed the sea?

Turning our spirits into lonely beings.

 

Or could it simply be ?

That we have forgotten how to praise,

And cherish the profound calling of his holy name,

Have we lost faith ? Or what could it  be ?

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CHRISTIAN POEMS (OUR SOULS ARE SINGING) BY TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ

OUR SOULS ARE SINGING

Our souls are singing ,
With the profound joy from a new chapter,
And many more stories,
Embracing the music of Life.
Our souls are singing , to feed from the moment,
And cherish the songs that confide in the story of our many paths.

Our souls are singing ,
To look within,
To make a difference,
To know our calling.

For what greater gift lies before us than this present moment
Our souls are singing, with the music from the Lord

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CHRISTIAN POEMS (THIS IS OUR STORY) BY TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ

THIS IS OUR STORY

This is our story,

Breathing within the riddles beneath the gentle sun,

For only God knows,

The colours of each lane,

And the blessings that unfold when we discover new paths.

 

This is our   journey,

Filled with the magic of many more routes,

As only the strong will feed from this moment,

And what greater gift lies before us,

Than the need to prosper and be free .

 

This is the beginning,

Of a new challenge and its many stories,

For our hearts are ready for many more roads,

And our soul is ready to honour “his name”

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CHRISTIAN POEMS (WE ARE JUST CHILDREN) BY TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ

WE ARE JUST CHILDREN

We are just children,

Living through the streets of a new day,

Our pockets are filled with new encounters,

And the promise of The Lord, Drawing us close to a new salvation

 

We are just children,

Dressed in all shades and sizes,

Hoping to discover the  dream of a new life,

And fearless in our search to embrace peace,

We have climbed mountains,

And felt the presence of many roads,

For we are just children

Eager to serve the living Lord

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ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK, SANDRA AJUDUA – ACTOR, WRITER & SINGER

Sandra Isioma Lucy Ajudua, stage named Oma Softspot is an Actor, Singer, Rapper, Dancer and a Writer. She hails from Ibusa, Delta State Nigeria. Born in the 80s, the second born and first daughter of five children to Mr and Mrs Chukwukadibia and Florence Ajudua. She studied Social Development and Administration at the University of Lagos, Nigeria and later went ahead to study Media and Theatre Arts at the Centre For Media Development (CMD) Ogudu-Ojota, Lagos Nigeria.
She has been opportuned to feature at the British council Lagos Theatre Festival 2016 and 2017
Eko Theatre Festival 2019
and in T.V series such as Golden Pyramid’s Comfort Zone, Crossroads to mention but a few.
She was once the representative for Poets In Nigeria (PIN) Surulere district for a short while before she had to hand over to the current Representative due to health Issues.
In 2018 she had to undergo surgery to remove large fibroids, the aftermath of the surgery almost completely devastated her as she soon suffered partial heart failure. Having healed from these rigours, Oma Softspot is ever grateful to GOD ALMIGHTY and is even more determined to fulfill her God given destiny and make full use of all her talents and gifts.
She is the CEO and Founder of Harps, Lyres, Lines and Lyrics Production, a record label, Theatre and Television Production Outfit under which she intends to release her official debut single ‘Ekwulekwu’ on the 17th of January 2020.
 ‘EKWULEKWU’ is a song written and sung to discourage People from Over-criticizing one another.
Oma Softspot is certainly an Art, Entertainer, Brand to look out for and celebrate.
Her Instagram Account @sandraajudua(omasoftspot)
Twitter:
@Oma Softspot
Facebook
Sandra Ajudua (Omasoftspot)
For bookings please mail ; omasoftspot01@gmail.com
Or call 09067409632#
SAN

CHRISTIAN POEMS (IS OUR FAITH ENOUGH REASON) BY TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ

IS OUR FAITH ENOUGH REASON

Is our enough reason,

To smile beyond the picture of the present moment,

I have been on my knees all morning,

Embracing new thoughts and energies,

For the Lord has built a palace in my mind,

Filled with the promise of this sacred moment,

And as the dawn unfolds,

Into the brightness of a sunny day,

I am drawn to the Lord,

Able and ready to follow his ways

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CHRISTIAN POEMS (THE DAY HAS COME) BY TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ

THE DAY HAS , COME

The day has come

To embrace the gifts of the present moment,

And cherish the blessings of all that is new,

For who would have thought,

That even though our hearts had been torn by the many wars and famine,

We would make it,

To cherish the greatness of this living day,

I have pinched myself a thousand times,

As the dreams from yesterday are still raw in the mind,

Filled with the madness of a cold imagery

 

The day has come,

To open our hearts and praise,

For it took the living Lord,

To open new doors when our paths were closed

 

And even though the night might be filled with the fears of many ill secrets

The day has come,

To praise his name

And embrace the gifts of the present moment

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