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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

“READY?” POEM BY HIWOT SCHULTE FROM ETHIOPIA, LIVING IN GERMANY

Ready ?

see ,know and hear it everyday
when I get the News from the Birds
while listening to the information from the Water 
while talking to the ants about the underground,
and they are referring to the universe,
I go to hug the next tree ,as long they are still around.
Arms tight around the tree trunk & tribe ,our veins connect,roots to Her .
United with Mother Earth ,she tells me what to do
,how to stay strong and recharges me with love and creativity,
to make sure I do my pArt and support the family .
The Brothers and Sisters that can not find the way home
look the same way,
like those,
who did not come from this Place .
I have to go,
to do my pArt and work for those,
that are in deep connection and in Love
with Mother eARTh .

Poem By Ab Elfe

Merci Beaucoup to Handmade Coat from Senegal
DesignerNdoye Laye and Photographer Olivier Hennebert from Brussels .

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EFIK LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION PRESENTS “EFIK INSPIRATIONAL TALKS” ON 29TH OF DECEMBER IN CALABAR

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The Efik Leadership   Foundation presents “EFIKS INSPIRATIONAL TALKS” –  an inspirational event taking place on the 29th of December at 520 Kolanut Conference Centre, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria from 1pm

The first series of this great initiative will focus on “Restoring the spirit of educational excellence, entrepreneurship and leadership within the Efik Community”

 

THIS IS AN EVENT YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS

 

 

ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK, DEMOLA SANYAOLU -BROADCAST JOURNALIST, ACTOR & SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST

A bit  about our Role Model for this week can be found below

Demola SANYAOLU (Peace Ambassador)

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* Actor, Broadcast Journalist, Publicist, Online Reputation Manager, Social media strategist, IT /Media Consultant

 

* International Press Federation, New York (Registered member)

 

* Nollywood Radio France, France (Partner/Content Provider/Producer)

 

* BackstageStoryTV

(Producer/Content Developer)

 

* World TV, Canada (Partner)

 

* Soulful Minds Media, USA (Partner)

 

* Lumazio Global Aid Mission International (Africa PRO)

 

* Foundation for Integrity in Governance in Africa, FIGA, Canada (Peace Ambassador)

 

* Publicist/Online Reputation Manager (Victor Olaotan, Jude Orhorha etc)

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* Cambridge International College, Jersey, London (Computers & IT in Business and Management)

 

* Google Nigeria (Digital Strategy/marketing)

 

* Journalism Clinic/Dan Mason, UK (Online/Multimedia/Social Media Journalism)

 

* Electronic Media Content Owners Association of Nigeria (Production Management /Editing)

 

* Certified Ethical Hacking

Cybersecurity (In view)

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BackstageStoryTV is an online broadcasting channel with a 3-pronged scope of entertainment, education & information.

 

Gathering authentic news content and exclusive interview beyond and above fake news propaganda cutting across Nollywood, politics and human angle stories.

 

Our vision and mission revolve around using technological tools (no matter how small and feeblet they appear to be) to make broadcasting a worthy online adventure.

 

Website:

www.backstagestory.tv

 

Facebook:

Demola Sanyaolu

@BackstageStoryTV

 

Twitter:

@demola Sanyaolu

@BackstageStoryTV

 

Instagram:

@demolaSanyaolu

@BackstageStoryTV

 

LinkedIn:

Demola Sanyaolu

 

WhatsApp:

+234-899-872-6926

 

Call:

+234-806-255-3971

+234-809-872-6926

 

Emails:

demola.sanyaolu@gmail.com

producer@backstagestory.TV

info@backstagestory.tv

DEMOLA

 

NEXT YEAR, KENYA IN THE PARK CELEBRATES 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY ON SAT 27TH AND SUN 28TH JULY 2019, DO NOT MISS IT

#Kenyaandfriendsinthepark NEXT YEAR WE ARE CELEBRATING OUR 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY AND TO SHOW OUR APPRECIATION @kenyaintheparkuk KENYA & FRIENDS IN THE PARK WILL BE HELD ON 2 DAYS SAT 27TH AND SUN 28TH JULY 2019 Date to Save.! #Kenya#Africa #eastafrica #westafrica #northafrica#southafrica

 

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THE GATHERING OF MENTORS FOUNDERS CONFERENCE TAKES PLACE IN ASABA , NIGERIA IN FEBRUARY 2019

I CAN HELP YOU BLEND, NURTURE, PLAN, WRITE AND BUILD YOUR 2019 GOALS AND PLANS. Inbox me and let’s make it happen.

Set your goals within the realistic realms of humanity. Your thinking about your goal must be abnormal before you can witness the extraordinary. You are expected to think beyond what you see, and beyond your environment. Be sure about your goal, find a mentor, discover your purpose, feed your mind with adequate information about your goal and lastly, TAKE ACTION.

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

Gathering of mentors is the only place to be 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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NIDO Worldwide Leadership Communique on the status of Diaspora Commission

Recall that the NIDO Worldwide Leadership commended the 8th National Assembly (NASS) under the leadership of Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (Senate President) and Honorable Dogara Yakubu (Speaker of the House of Representatives), on the passage of the Nigeria Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) Bill, in March 30, 2017. It was a promise made and kept. We specially recognized the tremendous groundwork done by Senator Rose Oko (Chairperson of the Senate Committee for Diaspora and Civil Societies and Honourable Rita Orji (Chairperson of the House Committee for Diaspora and Foreign Affairs), and indeed also all members of NASS both past and present for championing the passage of the bill. Recall further that on Thursday 06 July 2017, in our appreciation letter to the Presidency, we expressed profound gratitude to His Excellency Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, then the Acting President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for graciously assenting to Nigerians in Diaspora Commission Establishment Bill 2017. It was therefore my pleasure to handover a copy of NIDOWW communique on the status of Diaspora Commission to His Excellency Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on behalf of NIDOWW Leadership during his visit to Germany.

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LETS DONATE FOOD ITEMS TO AJEGUNLE, LAGOS THIS CHRISTMAS

It’s a season of giving…Let’s share love and light to those that may never be able to thank us ! Don’t let this Christmas be just about you and your family. Reach out and touch somebody else ! Join us as we go to hand out raw food Items to 3,000 families in Ajegunle on the Saturday before Christmas so they can join us in having a Merry Xmas! Kindly donate food items – Rice, Oil, Noodles , Spaghetti, Tomatoes or even Cash! You can also volunteer to join in the distribution on Saturday the 22nd of December 2018

To donate food items for The Feed Ajegunle Initiative, Ring Florence in Nigeria on 002348029224516

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DR MUKWEGE FROM THE CONGO WINS NOBEL PEACE PRIZE IN OSLO FOR TREATING VICTIMS OF WAR RAPE

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO DR DENIS MUKWEGE FROM THE CONGO WHO HAS PICKED UP THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE  IN OSLO FOR TREATING VICTIMS OF WAR RAPE

ABOUT DR DENIS MUKWEGE

 

Dr Denis Mukwege is a world-renowned gynaecologist, human rights activist and Nobel Peace laureate from east Congo. He has become the world’s leading specialist in the treatment of wartime sexual violence and a global campaigner against the use of rape as a weapon of war.

As a child Denis Mukwege accompanied his father, a pastor, to visit the sick in Bukavu, a city in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on the shore of Lake Kivu. One day, they went to see a terminally-ill boy. They prayed for him but were unable to do more.

Mukwege was eight years old at that time and decided after this experience that he would become a doctor. He told his father: “You can pray, but I will give medicines.”

Today Denis Mukwege is a world-renowned gynaecologist. Due to the high level of sexual violence in the region and a war that has been shaking east Congo for more than two decades, he specialised in the treatment of women raped during the conflict.

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO DR DENIS MUKWEGE FROM THE CONGO WHO HAS PICKED UP THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE  IN OSLO FOR TREATING VICTIMS OF WAR RAPE

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ABOUT DR DENIS MUKWEGE

 

Dr Denis Mukwege is a world-renowned gynaecologist, human rights activist and Nobel Peace laureate from east Congo. He has become the world’s leading specialist in the treatment of wartime sexual violence and a global campaigner against the use of rape as a weapon of war.

As a child Denis Mukwege accompanied his father, a pastor, to visit the sick in Bukavu, a city in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on the shore of Lake Kivu. One day, they went to see a terminally-ill boy. They prayed for him but were unable to do more.

Mukwege was eight years old at that time and decided after this experience that he would become a doctor. He told his father: “You can pray, but I will give medicines.”

Today Denis Mukwege is a world-renowned gynaecologist. Due to the high level of sexual violence in the region and a war that has been shaking east Congo for more than two decades, he specialised in the treatment of women raped during the conflict.

 

NIDOE (NIGERIANS IN THE DIASPORA ORGANISATION EUROPE) TO MONITOR 2019 ELECTION

NIDOE to monitor 2019 Election; Sets up Command & Situation Rooms across Europe with HQ in UK: Nigerians In Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Europe in collaboration with several pro-democratic organisations globally will on 16 February 2019 participate in the Nigeria Presidential Elections from the Diaspora and will set up a command and controlled Centre in London to co-ordinate several activities in Diaspora Centers and on the ground using advanced technology, the social media and our teeming observers on ground in Nigeria: Our objectives will include:-
• To deter fraud and rigging;
• To expose problems and irregularities;
• To engage all Nigerians at home or in the Diaspora in the election process;
• To promote confidence in the process and its outcome;
• To provide an accurate measure of the quality of the election;
• To provide recommendations for improving the process for the next election;
• To petitioning the international community to support democracy in Nigeria;
• To provide evidence in court should need arise;
• To ensure electoral integrity;
• To encourage participation of Nigerians at home and abroad
• To advocate for government accountability even after the election.
As we strive to promote democratic process and good governance. Kindly contact us to register your interest to partner with us or contact any NIDO Europe Chapter Chairperson for further information. We are also recruiting more credible volunteers to be present as observers on that day and to supply us with up to date progress of the election via secure NIDO Europe online situation room channels. We are determined to get it right in Nigeria. Join us.

 

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