Comrade Frank Ikegwuonu is a Nigerian publisher, editor, filmmaker, social affairs analyst, PR and events management guru.

In 2003 he established the Nollywood Excellence and Leadership Awards (a.k.a The Nelas Academy Awards) as part of his annual publication titled “Nigerian Entertainment Who is who Encyclopedia” at the Artist Village, National Theatre Lagos in collaboration with the Actors Guild of Nigeria under the leadership of AGN president Ejike Asiegbu, Directors Guild of Nigeria under the leadership of the then DGN president Fidelis Duker, and the Association of Movie producers under the leadership of AMP president Madu Chikwendu..

He is also the president and founder of the Queen of Nollywood Academy where young talented women are given the platform to showcase their creative talents n films and Tv series, and the annual Queen of Nollywood Reality Tv Show. In 2016 the Queen of Nollywood Germany was established with the Nigerian Ambassador and other diplomats and dignitaries in attendance…

Comrade Frank Ikegwuonu has produced 13 feature movies, and 52 episodes of the Queen of Nollywood Tv series… His Magazine publication, The Nelas Top 100 Most Influential Personalities, the “Nigerian Entertainment Who is who Encyclopedia”, and the “Top 100 Nollywood Celebrities & filmmakers” has been in worldwide circulation since 2003 promoting and educating the public with exclusive information about Nollywood and the Nigerian creative industry practitioners, ensuring that the rich and diverse experiences of their everyday lives are well documented for posterity.

The purpose of the Nelas Top 100 Most Influential Personalities, the “Nigerian Entertainment Who is who Encyclopedia”, and the “Top 100 Nollywood Celebrities & filmmaker” is to collect, preserve, interpret, and display articles of artistic and cultural significance for the education of the general public especially fans, critics and researchers of the Pan-African socio-cultural events, personalities and achievements.

For the Nollywood Excellence and Leadership Awards (a.k.a The Nelas Academy Awards) Mr. Ikegwuonu seek to award personalities who have distinguished themselves in their areas of expertise and position of leadership, also people whose ideas, whose contribution, example and talent noted to have transformed and impacted humanity positively.

Mr. Ikegwuonu has received numerous awards and official commendations from the Minister of Information of Nigeria, Federal House of Representatives, Federal Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Nigerian Television Authority, National Film and Video Censors Board, and National Library of Nigeria. Others include the, the Voice of Nigeria, Actors Guild of Nigeria, Directors Guild of Nigeria, Association of Movie Producers, Creative Designers Guild of Nigeria, and the Nigerian Society of Cinematographers.

In 2018 he went into broadcast partnership with NTA-Startimes Network for the broadcast of the Queen of Nollywood Reality Tv Show at the Yankari Game Reserve Bauchi, and the Nollywood Excellence and Leadership Awards (a.k.a The Nelas Academy Awards) in Abuja Nigeria.

Comrade Frank Ikegwuonu is a Nigerian publisher, editor, filmmaker, social affairs analyst, PR and events management guru.

In 2003 he established the Nollywood Excellence and Leadership Awards (a.k.a The Nelas Academy Awards) as part of his annual publication titled “Nigerian Entertainment Who is who Encyclopedia” at the Artist Village, National Theatre Lagos in collaboration with the Actors Guild of Nigeria under the leadership of AGN president Ejike Asiegbu, Directors Guild of Nigeria under the leadership of the then DGN president Fidelis Duker, and the Association of Movie producers under the leadership of AMP president Madu Chikwendu..

He is also the president and founder of the Queen of Nollywood Academy where young talented women are given the platform to showcase their creative talents n films and Tv series, and the annual Queen of Nollywood Reality Tv Show. In 2016 the Queen of Nollywood Germany was established with the Nigerian Ambassador and other diplomats and dignitaries in attendance…

Comrade Frank Ikegwuonu has produced 13 feature movies, and 52 episodes of the Queen of Nollywood Tv series… His Magazine publication, The Nelas Top 100 Most Influential Personalities, the “Nigerian Entertainment Who is who Encyclopedia”, and the “Top 100 Nollywood Celebrities & filmmakers” has been in worldwide circulation since 2003 promoting and educating the public with exclusive information about Nollywood and the Nigerian creative industry practitioners, ensuring that the rich and diverse experiences of their everyday lives are well documented for posterity.

The purpose of the Nelas Top 100 Most Influential Personalities, the “Nigerian Entertainment Who is who Encyclopedia”, and the “Top 100 Nollywood Celebrities & filmmaker” is to collect, preserve, interpret, and display articles of artistic and cultural significance for the education of the general public especially fans, critics and researchers of the Pan-African socio-cultural events, personalities and achievements.

For the Nollywood Excellence and Leadership Awards (a.k.a The Nelas Academy Awards) Mr. Ikegwuonu seek to award personalities who have distinguished themselves in their areas of expertise and position of leadership, also people whose ideas, whose contribution, example and talent noted to have transformed and impacted humanity positively.

Mr. Ikegwuonu has received numerous awards and official commendations from the Minister of Information of Nigeria, Federal House of Representatives, Federal Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Nigerian Television Authority, National Film and Video Censors Board, and National Library of Nigeria. Others include the, the Voice of Nigeria, Actors Guild of Nigeria, Directors Guild of Nigeria, Association of Movie Producers, Creative Designers Guild of Nigeria, and the Nigerian Society of Cinematographers.

In 2018 he went into broadcast partnership with NTA-Startimes Network for the broadcast of the Queen of Nollywood Reality Tv Show at the Yankari Game Reserve Bauchi, and the Nollywood Excellence and Leadership Awards (a.k.a The Nelas Academy Awards) in Abuja Nigeria.

Dear Family and Friends,

We are pleased to inform you that the first ever AFRICA4U ACHIEVERS AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN BRADFORD shall be taking place on Saturday the 5th of October at the Bradford Library, West Yorkshire at 1pm on the dot as part of Black History Month Celebrations

KEY SPEAKERS AT THIS YEARS EVENT INCLUDE

Matilda Chongwa popularly known as AC matilda Matilda Chongwa is a multi-award-wining Social Advocate. A Diversity and Inclusion Coach.

She holds two postgraduate degrees in Social Enterprise and Leadership and Management from AIT Ireland. People’s Management certificate from University of Reading, UK. Certificate in Diabetes Pandemic from University of Dundee, Scotland. BA in Business Enterprise and Community Development A.I.T. She works with the Archdiocese of Dublin. She is the Director of AC Matilda Enterprise. The Founder and Director of Global Diabetes Initiatives which bring Irish Doctors and volunteers to Nigeria and other African countries on an International Diabetes Project that provides free education, awareness and screening on Diabetes. Matilda is the Founder and organiser of the World Diabetes Fashion Show. The Mr and Miss Valentine’s pageant and Fashion Show which raised significant funds for charities in Ireland.

She is the former Director of Miss European Team Ireland and the brain behind the International Runway Achievers and Recognition Awards, an annual event in Ireland that recognises people in Pageantry, Fashion, Entertainment, Community and Business. She is the Founder and Director of the Multicultural fashion Show. Promoting Diversity and Social Inclusion in Ireland. She has been offered position as chief judge in many Beauty Pageants across Europe.

In 2016, at a prestigious ceremony that was held in Germany, she was awarded the title of African Living Legend for Diaspora Integration. She is a Global Goodwill Ambassador for Ireland. tegration. She is a Global Goodwill Ambassador for Ireland.

Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, on Wednesday, said that she would no longer be performing at a festival scheduled to hold in Johannesburg, South Africa, later this month.

Taking to her verified Twitter handle, Savage said the attacks on Nigerians and other nationals in South Africa were “sick” and said that was the reason, she would not be participating in the festival sponsored by South Africa-owned firm, DSTV.

She tweeted, “I refuse to watch the barbaric butchering of my people in SA. This is SICK. For this reason, I will NOT be performing at the upcoming DSTV delicious Festival in Johannesburg on the 21st of September. My prayers are with all the victims and families affected by this.”

SOURCE – THE PUNCH NEWSPAPER

Domestic carrier, Air Peace, says it is willing to evacuate Nigerians to complement efforts of the Federal Government to check the death of Nigerians residing in South Africa.

The Airline’s Chief Operating Officer, Mrs Oluwatoyin Olajide, in a letter addressed to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, on Wednesday, urged the Federal Government to facilitate the rescue of stranded Nigerians in South Africa.

Olajide described the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa as an unfortunate event.

She said, “We cannot fold our hands and watch our fellow Nigerians being killed by South Africans.

SOURCE – PUNCH NEWSPAPERS

Dear Family and Friends,

We are pleased to inform you that the first ever AFRICA4U ACHIEVERS AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN BRADFORD shall be taking place on Saturday the 5th of October at the Bradford Library, West Yorkshire at 1pm on the dot as part of Black History Month Celebrations

KEY SPEAKERS AT THIS YEARS EVENT INCLUDE

ANTHONY JIBUNOR OKONJI
Mr. Okonji holds a Master and Bachelor of Arts degree in English & Literature from the University of Lagos. He is an Associate Member of the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria, APCON. A seasoned journalist and writer, Tony has worked in various capacities in the print and electronic media. His career in journalism started with True Tales Publications, Publishers of Hints Magazine. He later joined Minaj Broadcast International, MBI, as news reporter. He worked here in various capacities as Presenter and Producer/Editor. He joined Mortgages PHB Limited in August, 2006 as Head, Corporate Services. He also served in the bank as Head, Consumer Banking and Business Development. Tony is currently the Manager, Marketing & Operations with Belanova Industries Nig. Limited-dealers in Italian Kitchens and Appliances
Tony is a writer and has two published works – a novel and a quit smoke research work: Sacred Violation (a novel was published in 1996) while Quit Smoking with Ease, was published with the Nigerian Hearts Foundation in 2002. He has attended several internal and external training in Corporate Communication; Consumer Banking; Business Development other skill enhancements programs such as Brand Management through Effective Customer Service and Managing Customers Relationship for High Performa

OUR BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT FOR THE 7TH YEAR IN A ROW – FRIDAY THE 25TH OF OCTOBER 2019

Dear Family and Friends, We are pleased to inform you that all the Key Speakers for our Our Black history month celebration taking place at the UK House of Parliament for the 7th year in a row on Friday the 25th of October at 1pm on the dot have now been officially confirmed.

The speakers for this year’s Black History month celebration at The UK Houseof Parliament are