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, SOLOMON OMORUYI (TUBRAIN) PERFORMING ARTIST BASED IN GERMANY

Solomon Tu Brain Omoruyi, artist name Tu Brain, was born in 1986 Omoruyi of Edo State in Nigeria.

From young age his musical talent was positively influencing and directing the royal orchestra and choir. Growing up with sweet whistling early-morning-birds and the various sounds of nature, to him the rhythm of the earth and life, deeply raise his natural talent. After graduating from  university, his life mission to become a popular musician has led him to become an afro beat singer, songwriter and performer.

In 2010 Tu Brain successfully released his first solo album titled Papa-Mama in Nigeria. In 2014 he travelled to establish his music career in Europe. Also started promoting African Culture in diaspora. In 2015 he won the title ,,The Best Male Artist Of The Year” at Diaspora Night Award, Germany. In 2018 he won the title ,,Afro Beat Artist” at Gala Night Award, Germany. You can meet and listen to him all over the world, on social media, radio, on TV, also live in concert.

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HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT JJIMP ENTERTAINMENT IN BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

JJIMP Entertainment is a leading Belfast-UK-based entertainment, event management and planning outfit founded May 2015. Our major goal is to create epoch-making events with a midas torch.

We are known as a one-stop event shop with an extensive pool and network of top event vendors across the world. JJIMP Entertainment owns a reputation for innovative concepts and designs, attention to detail, experienced and passionate staff base and good customer relations.

Our service delivery is based on passion. We take our time to understand our customers’ ideals from which we then base our operational approach. This level of customization and flexibility in the way we do business with our customers helps us to achieve customer satisfaction.

JJIMP Entertainment delivers its services through J’D Events and Ariya Promotions. It is adept in promoting both established and up-coming musical and recording artists, cultural performers and disc jockeys. JJIMP Entertainment houses a roster of producers, disc jockeys and artists and is into partnership with a lot of promoters in United State, England, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland etc.

JJIMP Entertainment passionately specialises in organising corporate dinners and awards, galas, fashion shows, parties, board retreats, conventions, seminars and grand opening celebrations. Its annual Christmas’ Winter Wonderland and Valentine’s La Saint Valentin dinners are places to be during these festive periods in Belfast. We use these corporate dinners to celebrate people and to elevate people’s social lives. It is in our tradition to award individuals, organisations and companies who have done exceedingly well in their areas of specialty.

Our social events and dinners have carved a niche for themselves and are usually Grand Ceremonies that attract the who-is-who in Belfast and its environs. Ariya Promotions (A.K.A Mr. Ariya) is an entertainment outfit which specialises in promoting cultural and indigenous music and is aimed at taking entertainment to its zenith.

We focus on bringing African cultural and indigenous musicians, who have left indelible marks in their different genre of African music, to Northern Ireland with the aim of promoting their music and this will also afford Africans and local people in Northern Ireland the opportunity to enjoy their live performances. We have brought several African indigenous musicians to Belfast. Some of them include: Wonderboy Solek, Sunny Melody, Yinka Melody Maker, Makola Mambo, Anjola King Bravo Leo, BJ Tempo, Lagosboy (Mega Michael) etc.

Our Services

  1. Event Management and Planning
  2. Dinners, Awards and Gala Nights
  3. Conferences, Seminars and Launching
  4. Birthday
  5. Graduation Party
  6. Wedding
  7. Kids’ Parties/Fun-day
  8. Celebration of life
  9. Concerts
  10. Promotions/Marketing
  11. Carnival/Festivals
  12. Fashion Show
  13. Picnics
  14. Holidays/Leisure/Picnic

 

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ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK – JENICE ZONETTE REVERS FROM JAMAICA

Jenice Zonette Revers is passionate about supporting young people to hone their inner power, in order to transform their own lives and improve their life chances.  She is both a qualified Guidance Counsellor and Social Worker.  She has over 20 years’ experience working with children and young people in educational settings in the inner city of Jamaica and within local authority social services in the UK.

According to UK Youth, ‘Evidence shows that the barriers young people face to achieving economic independence, well-being and finding the right support, are disproportionate to the population as a whole.  The effects of this marginalisation have a profound impact on the self-worth of the individual, and a negative impact on their life now and further down the line.’ (http://www.ukyouth.org/our-challenge.html)

It is Jenice’s hope that her writing, talks and workshops will support young people to develop a healthy sense of ‘self-worth’, hence to become equipped to improve their life chances and to pursue a happy and fulfilling life.

Website: www.thepowerofyouriam.com

Contact: zonette007@outlook.com or Phone: 0771 482 1295

 

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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)

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COMMONWEALTH DAY CELEBRATIONS TAKES PLACE AT TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY, MIDDLESBROUGH ON FRIDAY THE 15TH OF MARCH

Please Registration & Networking start at 2.30-3.00pm

Commonwealth Day Celebration themed “A Connected Commonwealth” at Teesside University organised by the Teesside University Students in partnership with Save The Woman.

Commonwealth Day is usually celebrated on the second Monday of March every year . As part of the programme of the day, there will be parallel session on the topic “State of African & African-Caribbean Economic Base in the United Kingdom”.

https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/Empire-Day/

We hope you will attend and help strengthen relationships, promote diversity and community cohesion.

Keynote Speaker: — Dr Sola Adesola, Visiting Associate Professor & Senior Lecturer @ Oxford Brookes University, London.

Guest of honour : 1. Andy McDonald MP , Middlesbrough

  1. Mr Barry Coppinger, Police & Crime Commissioner for Cleveland

Featuring

  1. Role Model Esther Osakwe, YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AND ARTIST, LIVING IN BRADFORD.
  2. All in Youth Dance Team

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Date And Time

Fri, March 15, 2019

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM GM

 

Location

Middlesbrough

Teesside University

Middlesbrough

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“TALL BLACK GIRLS INC” NEW POETRY COLLECTION BY ABEIKU FROM GHANA

My Prosaic-Poetry collection, ‘Tall Black Girls Inc.’ which is scheduled to be available on ReaderApp  details historical antecedents and measured perspectives into the world of the Black Woman and that of all blacks across the global space.

The major issue forerunning through this entire work is as summarized by a report by WHO. According to the statistics recently published by WHO, 77% of Nigerian women bleach, followed by Togo with 59% while South Africa with 35%; and Mali at 25%.

Writing this Prosaic-Poetry collection, I sought to look at openings and subsidiaries in our part of the world and why the surge in the hate for black skin and identity. Situations where the craze to discolorize our melanin and subscribe to the white-struck cinema appeal has risen beyond salvage. It is in circumstances of this nature and more that this book comes in to take a stand against such ills entrenching its roots in our social fabric.

We all got to speak on this. We all got to stand up for this generation and the ones that shall follow afterwards.

NB: Kindly download readerapp from Google Playstore to make purchase of this thought provoking masterpiece.

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Book cover/interior design: Derrick Tsorme

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THE GATHERING OF MENTORS – ASABA INVASION CONFERENCE , TAKES PLACE IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA

GATHERING OF MENTORS – ASABA AGAIN INVASION. 22ND OF FEBRUARY 2019. PLAN TO ATTEND.

For your personal growth, capacity building, mentorship training, coaching and social enlightenment. Be our guest. It is the 11th edition of founder’s conference/ induction of new members coming up on the 22nd of February 2019. Time: 9pm night. @ Enotel hotel, Bonsac junction by celestial avenue Ezeneyi street ASABA, Delta state.

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ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK, YEMI SOILE -PUBLIC SPEAKER, ENTREPRENEUR & YOUTH EMPOWERMENT ADVOCATE

Yemi Soile is a youth leader, public speaker, entrepreneur and youth empowerment advocate.

He is the Founder and Head Coordinator of Nigerian Students’ Union UK and Nigerian youth in diaspora organisation. He is the C.E.O of Nigerian Youth television and Assistant Project lead at the Annual Commonwealth Africa Summit in London.

Yemi organises youth events and delivers inspirational speeches that move young people to act on social problems, shake off mediocrity, turn their potentials into performance and live up to their greatness.

He holds a BSc in Politics and Business and an Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management from the Institute of Administrative Management, UK. He is currently studying for a Master’s degree in International Project Management and is a member and badge holder of the Association for Project Management, the chartered body for the project profession

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He has received several awards for his dedication and contribution towards youth development and empowerment both in the UK and in Nigeria.

In June 2014, Yemi was named and awarded as one of the 100 most outstanding Nigerians in the UK from 1914 – 2014, at the Nigerian Centenary Awards UK Celebration.

On the 6th of December 2015, Yemi won the ‘Nigerian Youth Achiever of the year award UK’ at the Inaugural ‘Central Association of Nigerians in the UK’ Awards Dinner.

 

In May 2016, Yemi was appointed by the Central Association of Nigerians in the UK as its Youth Committee Chairman, so as to implement its vision of empowering and engaging more Nigerian youth in the UK. He served in this role until May 2017.

In his spare time, Yemi enjoys playing football, reading inspirational books and listening to music.

 

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