Author Archives: TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ

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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

ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK ,MIC DOLLARS – AFROBEAT GOSPEL ARTIST

Who is Mic-D aka Mic_divine ?

His down-to-earth person and had-won gospel achievements; whether through
experience or practical, has helped him to achieve climbing the ladder of success. His always-positive, yet still no-nonsense approach to his music is worth studying and emulating, regardless of his chosen field of genre music to pursue.

 Born to parents, Mr & Mrs Wilson Akpovwovwo, Mic-D is the second born child of six siblings. He has been able to perform to audiences that has varied and has amounted in the thousands in capacity. His musical influences are Pastor Chris, Frank Edwards, Tyribet and Kirk Franklin and he aspires to be able to tour the world preaching the gospel through music .

As a Nigerian Afrobeat/Afro Pop Gospel vocalist and songwriter, he comes highly recommended and is a member of the African diaspora forum. In early 2018, the Loveworld Music and Arts Ministry (LMAM) Benin Zone 1 Awards recognized Mic-D as one of the top Recording Artist that contributed to Gospel music in his host city, Benin His most-recent Single release song titled, Billionaire have earned him exceptional  credits as the song have gained massive airplay globally and in rotation.

Mic-D has garnished reputable fans in different countries across the African region such as, Nigeria, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, Gambia, Ghana liberia and some other European countries and American countries like Jamaica,Costa Rica, Trinidad Tobago, Namibia, Canada, Belize and the United States of America. His musical works have been endorsed by some of the best within the  industry and he has been featured on various radio programs; such as the Global Music News & Entertainment report in the USA, being recognized by Star FM and Bolton FM in the UK, Soul Kitchen Radio in Canada, Denzil Anderson Promotions in South Africa and the Web online Mixtape in France. His eclectic musical Afrobeat/Afro-Pop style and captivating voice has won over A lists audiences all around the world.

Follow him on IG @mic_divine
Twitter @Mic_divine
FB @M-entz 

 

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HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT BLACK MEDIA GROUP, GERMANY ?

Black Media Group Germany (BMGG) is a multimedia platform of African and African-descend history, including speeches, interviews, archival video, movies, music and more. And it has existed for educational and cultural exploration as a central resource of black history in multimedia formats.

FOR MORE INFO, CALL Call +49 176 61831412 OR VISIT https://blackmediagroupgermany.com/

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OUR BLACK HISTORY EVENT AT BRADFORD LIBRARY, WEST YORKSHIRE ON THE 5TH OF OCTOBER, DO NOT MISS IT

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR OUR BLACK HISTORY EVENT COMING TO BRADFORD LIBRARY IN WEST YORKSHIRE ON SATURDAY THE 5TH OF OCTOBER AT 2PM, FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT ME ON +447882809005

ALSO WATCH THIS SPACE FOR OUR BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT TAKING PLACE FOR THE 7TH YEAR IN A ROW ON FRIDAY THE 25TH OF OCTOBER

www.tonyfernandez.co.uk

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LONDON AFRICAN CULTURAL CELEBRATION DAY ON THE 8TH OF JUNE

Friends, family and Colleagues, you are invited to this great networking event, the London African cultural celebration day on 08/06/19 at the Lee Valley Leisure Centre in London, Edmonton

Come engage with different entrepreneurs, mentors, artists, and many more service providers on the day

A fun family filled day packed  with entertainment and live music, drumming and and dancing workshops, variety of African  food and snacks, drinks, nyama Choma (BBQ meat),  bouncy castle, face paint, rope skipping, ball dodging and many more.
Please keep time to enjoy all activities.

Entrance is 5 pounds adults and children are free

Stalls available from 35 pounds

Thank you for your support
Tel: 07466729443
07970 505607

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ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK , LETICIA NAMIREMBE FROM UGANDA

Am Leticia Namirembe, a Ugandan female based in the U.K, cofounder of TLS community, i studied community psychology and also have a Masters in Finance from university of wales.

I’m currently working for the Nhs Trust at Royal Free Hospital. My passion is more into community service and that’s the reason for engaging in community events.

We organise the London African cultural celebration day as a group with Specioza Naluwujjo and Dorothy Namutebi, a one day event that takes place every year in June. It’s a networking event that enables businesses, services and the community to interact and share knowledge and ideas, showcase different African products and services, promote upcoming African businesses and help the community with access to information on different products and services in the community. It also involves our children playing African games, African performances to celebrate our rich cultural, African songs and family fun day all under one roof.

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TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ- AT YOUR SERVICE TODAY

OUR SERVICES AT COMPETITIVE RATES- CONTACT US TODAY ON +447882809005

MC Hosting for Corporate functions, Business expos and Weddings (EUROPE AND AFRICA)

Social media promotion for Entrepreneurs, Start up businesses, social events and campaigns

Inspirational Talks for Educational Institutions, Community groups and Churches (EUROPE AND AFRICA)

Talks and Video Presentations on themes related to West African History and Black History (EUROPE AND THE STATES)

CONTACT US TODAY ON +447882809005 TO MAKE A BOOKING, OR DROP US AN EMAIL : afripoet@gmail.com
www.tonyfernandez.co.uk

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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.

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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.

 

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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