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

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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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MY SERVICES – CONTACT ME TODAY FOR MORE INFO

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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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.

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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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THE AMAZING MUSICAL LEGEND, TUKU MTUKUDZI FROM ZIMBABWE, PASSES AWAY

Jazz musician Oliver Mtukudzi has passed away, according to multiple news sources in Zimbabwe.

A tweet was initially sent out by Zimbabwean publication Masvingo Mirror.

According to the tweet, the publication “has it on good authority that he died two hours ago in the ICE at Avenues Clinic in Harare”.

The musical icon’s death has since also been reported in NewsDay as well as Health Times, who reported that the death has been confirmed by a reliable family member.

His record label, Gallo Record Company, has also confirmed his passing.

The 66-year-old musician, nicknamed Tuku, had been struggling with his health for over a month.

No statement has been released yet by the family and the cause of Mtukudzi’s death is not yet known.

Tributes immediately began pouring in on social media.

As well as possibly the country’s best-known musical export, Mtukudzi was a businessman, philanthropist, human rights activist and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Southern Africa Region.

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THE CITIZEN

Free creative production and heritage skills training opportunity for 18-25 year olds from London.

Get trained. Get paid. Get noticed

Free creative production and heritage skills training opportunity for 18-25 year olds from London.

Your chance to see your creative ideas come to life at one of London’s most important arts venues – the Bernie Grant Arts Centre.

Come and explore the history of race politics in the UK from the 1980’s until the present day and re-imagine ways to move forward in today’s challenging political landscape.

Design innovative events, creative products or campaigns that explore:

What it means to be an activist/change agent today?

How to respond to contemporary discrimination based on gender, race, and background?

With nationalism on the rise, globally, how can we respond to current threats to identity in London?

What is the history of race politics in this country?

In this project we explore the life and work of Bernie Grant, one of the UK’s first Black MP’s and the first ever Black leader of a council. What was it like to be Black and fighting for change in the early 80’s in London? What are the differences between then and now? How can we be inspired by past successes for marginalised groups in 2018?

Join us on Tuesday 5th March 2019 from 6pm to 9pm or Wednesday 6th March 2019 from 6pm to 9pm at The Bernie Grant Arts Centre to find out more.

Event is free but you can book your place by visiting https://youngproducerstasterday.eventbrite.co.uk

 

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