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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

INSPIRATIONAL LYDIA, CEO OF KENYA IN THE PARK, WINS AN AWARD IN NETHERLANDS

ITS COMING HOME:
From Netherlands to London.

Thank you a million, a trillion, a thousand for all the people who nominated and voted for me. I will never be where l am or receive any Award without all of you my true friends and family who see and appreciate the work l do in the community.

To all those who have nominated me, l want to say God bless you a trillion times, for every vote God supper bless you and fulfil all the desires of your hearts. Am nothing without you all.

To all Netherlands friends and family thanks a million for the warm welcome and treatment.
Another massive congratulations to the AWE Joy Awe organisers for such a wonderful, successful Event and for appreciating and acknowleging other Women. God bless you.

And with the same spirit lets keep the support up and meet on the 27th and 28th July 2019 at Kenya and friends in the park.

We are stronger together.
www.kenyainthepark.com

LOTS OF LOVE, HUGS AND KISSES TO ALL OF YOU.

IT CAN ONLY BE GOD.
#itcanonlybeGod
#Kenyainthepark
#Support
#festival.

BBB

INSPIRATIONAL ADVOCATE – BINTA FATTY FROM GAMBIA (BASED IN GERMANY) WINS AN AWARD IN THE NETHERLANDS

I am grateful to everyone who has always been a part of my journey, from my family to friends, from boss to my team and everyone. It is a pleasure to witness this beautiful moment in the presence of you all.

My strength always increased on dealing with the challenges and overcoming them.

I cannot thank god enough for making my existence fruitful and ensuring that my focus drives through dedication throughout the deeds that I do for myself and the people related to me.

This award is a symbol of the blessings that I have received during my journey till now. I am grateful of having held this award as a return towards my attempt towards my tasks with utmost purity and dedication.

Many challenges and problem appeared in the journey but with time and dedicated efforts each of them got solved and hence it is today that you all can see how blissful smile is accompanying me.

 

BINTA

I am glad to clear all the scrutiny levels and have the privilege of selected amongst all for this award. I cannot thank my Mother enough for the education privilege that she has given me; without this it would have never been possible to reach such heights and stand in front of such skilled and well qualified people.

This award is surely a reward for the past tasks successfully done by me and my team. But on the other hand, this reward will be a big time motivation for the projects coming our way. This will be the encouragement and rise in our enthusiasm for doing the best and reaching more great heights that make us eligible for receiving award every time at this huge platform of recognition.

My sincere gratitude to all for the tremendous ongoing encouragements that have throughout enabled me to put in the efforts and all time dedication for attainment of wonderful things. Collated team achievements much more mesmerizing than the partial achievements achieved through alone efforts.

Thank you team for every time that you have held my hand to take everything together from all ends and make our deeds capable of reaching this huge stage.

Thank You everyone

BINTA FATTY

AFRICAN UNION DAY TO TAKE PLACE IN DORTMUND, GERMANY THIS MONTH

The objective of the AUD 2019 conference
The challenge for Africa’s future is to provide the skilled labor force for digitized future markets, to participate in global competition and to accelerate the implementation of the Agenda 2063.
The aim of this conference is, therefore, to contribute towards solutions for the development of a successful African continent by Africans and Diaspora, to establish new markets and build up human resources to secure Africa’s future and combat causes of flight from the grassroots.

WWW

 

Our main topics

24.05.2019
Diaspora Impact Investments for Resilient Economies

Digital Economy as a Key factor to Development

Development of Human Resources as Key Factors for Economic Growth

Structural Foundation for Funding Economic Integration

Podium Discussion: African-Asian-European economic relations – dependence or equal Partnership?

 

Women Forum 25.05.2019 – discuss different topics and workshop

African women and girls are the groups most affected by poverty. Lack of access to education, health care, technology, political
participation, country and economic opportunities and the experience of gender-based exploitation and discrimination is
structural stumbling blocks. Although they account for 61.9% economically produced goods, only 8.5% of African wage earners in the non-agricultural sector are women. At the same time, according to UNESCO, two-thirds of the global population are uneducated female.
However, only if the chances of women’s participation in education, economy, society, and policy can be improved, the overall
situation in Africa will improve. Because the first teacher, supervisor, and boss in every man’s life is a woman.

Young Leaders Forum 25.05.2019 – discuss different topics and workshop

This conference unit was developed with the aim of bringing future executives of the Diaspora and Africa to enable them to address cultural identity problems and to overcome structural disadvantages, to become innovative global actors and active players and to become co-designers of Agenda 2063.

Guest registration

About the AUD 2019 conference

Special Events:

A Business Dinner – B2B to network and connect with business partners and meet new ones

A Fashion Show by Soli Production Management

Get Runway ready with international Model Coach Solitha Shortte out of Canada.

The runway workshop will give you the confidence to master the catwalk and the tools you’ll need to command a strong presence in the fashion industry. It will take place on 22nd and 23rd May 2019 and will lead to the runway show on the 25th of May 2019.

 

ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK, JAMAICAN BORN LINFORD SWEENEY -BLACK HISTORIAN & PUBLISHED AUTHOR

My name is Linford Sweeney and I live in Manchester, United Kingdom.

I am Jamaican-born of West African descent, and I am a self-employed Community Black Historian, Caribbean Genealogist, Spirituality-Life Coach, Numerologist, Poet and Published Author of two books. I seek to educate, empower and promote all aspects of African-centred self-knowledge, personal development and spiritual wellbeing.

For many years, I worked in community development and engagement within my local authority, the NHS, community enterprises, and as a civil servant. Furthermore, I taught marketing and management in a local Manchester college.

I can be reached at inspiredhistories@gmail.com

LLL

AMAZING JOHN SINGLETON (BOYZ N THE HOOD DIRECTOR) DIES AT 51

Less than two weeks after John Singleton suffered a massive stroke, the trailblazing filmmaker has died in Los Angeles at the age of 51. The director, who made history with 1991’s Boyz n the Hood as the youngest person and first African American ever nominated for a best director Oscar, died Monday at Cedars-Sinai Hospital after his family took him off life support.

“This was an agonizing decision, one that our family made, over a number of days, with the careful counsel of John’s doctors,” the family said in a statement released to NPR, adding that he “passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends.”

“John Singleton is a prolific, ground-breaking director,” they said, “who changed the game and opened doors in Hollywood, a world that was just a few miles away, yet worlds away, from the neighborhood in which he grew up.”

Singleton wasted little time leaving his mark on the film industry. At just 23 years old, fresh out of the University of Southern California’s film school, the young filmmaker launched into the project that would become his signature achievement: Boyz n the Hood.

JJJ

 

SOURCE – NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO USA

HUMBLED TO ORGANIZE BLACK HISTORY AT UK PARLIAMENT FOR 7TH YEAR IN A ROW

Dear Family and Friends,

I am pleased to inform you that we shall be organizing THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT FOR THE 7TH YEAR IN A ROW on FRIDAY THE 25TH OF OCTOBER 2019 AT 1PM ON THE DOT – KEY SPEAKERS AND PERFORMING ARTIST WILL BE CONFIRMED SOON

MORE COPIES OF OUR NEW BOOKLET ON THE JOURNEY OF ORGANIZING BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT FOR 6 YEARS IN A ROW IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE UK MINISTER FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR JUST 3 POUNDS PLUS FREE DELIVERY IN THE UK.
GET A COPY FOR YOURSELF OR FOR A FRIEND TODAY (FOR JUST 3 POUNDS) AS A WAY OF SUPPORTING OUR JOURNEY VIA PAYPAL TO afripoet@hotmail.com

MY POSTER

“INTENSIVE EFIK PHONETICS/MORPHOLOGY TRAINING ” INSPIRED BY BEN OKON

Hey there!

Are you an Efik Language native speaker or learner? Are you looking for an Efik tutor for yourself, friends, school or kids? Then look no further…

We offer a 2month intensive scientific training on Efik Phonetics and Morphology. You will learn how Efik words are correctly pronounced, the use of its basic tonal system, how Efik words are formed, structured and patterned.

So much to learn. You can’t miss such opportunity.. You’re a DM away.

Best.

BEN

AFRICAN UNION DAY TO TAKE PLACE IN DORTMUND, GERMANY IN MAY

 The objective of the AUD 2019 conference
The challenge for Africa’s future is to provide the skilled labor force for digitized future markets, to participate in global competition and to accelerate the implementation of the Agenda 2063.
The aim of this conference is, therefore, to contribute towards solutions for the development of a successful African continent by Africans and Diaspora, to establish new markets and build up human resources to secure Africa’s future and combat causes of flight from the grassroots.

DDD

 

Our main topics

24.05.2019
Diaspora Impact Investments for Resilient Economies

Digital Economy as a Key factor to Development

Development of Human Resources as Key Factors for Economic Growth

Structural Foundation for Funding Economic Integration

Podium Discussion: African-Asian-European economic relations – dependence or equal Partnership?

 

Women Forum 25.05.2019 – discuss different topics and workshop

African women and girls are the groups most affected by poverty. Lack of access to education, health care, technology, political
participation, country and economic opportunities and the experience of gender-based exploitation and discrimination is
structural stumbling blocks. Although they account for 61.9% economically produced goods, only 8.5% of African wage earners in the non-agricultural sector are women. At the same time, according to UNESCO, two-thirds of the global population are uneducated female.
However, only if the chances of women’s participation in education, economy, society, and policy can be improved, the overall
situation in Africa will improve. Because the first teacher, supervisor, and boss in every man’s life is a woman.

Young Leaders Forum 25.05.2019 – discuss different topics and workshop

This conference unit was developed with the aim of bringing future executives of the Diaspora and Africa to enable them to address cultural identity problems and to overcome structural disadvantages, to become innovative global actors and active players and to become co-designers of Agenda 2063.

Guest registration

About the AUD 2019 conference

Special Events:

A Business Dinner – B2B to network and connect with business partners and meet new ones

A Fashion Show by Soli Production Management

Get Runway ready with international Model Coach Solitha Shortte out of Canada.

The runway workshop will give you the confidence to master the catwalk and the tools you’ll need to command a strong presence in the fashion industry. It will take place on 22nd and 23rd May 2019 and will lead to the runway show on the 25th of May 2019.