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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

HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL IN BURKINA FASO ?

FESPACO 50 years of history …

The Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) is the largest African film festival. It takes place every two years in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. 

The objective of the festival is to: 

– promote the dissemination of all works of African cinema, 
– allow contacts and exchanges between film and audiovisual professionals, 
– contribute to the development, development and safeguarding African cinema as a means of expression, education and awareness.

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ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK, ADEBISI ADEWALE – CEO OF ADEUNIQUE VENTURES

Adebisi Adewale is the first son among his four siblings of the Adebisi  family of Iwo in Osun State Nigeria.

Adewale is still single  maritally, and an enthusiastic youth majors his profession on Graphics Design, Video and Photography, Web  and Printing being the CEO of AdeUnique Ventures.

As part of his talents, Adewale is not  only vast in the use of some professional software applications such as Corel Draw, Corel Video, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, In-design, Adobe Illustrator, Pinnacle, Aurora 3d and Microsoft Office Suite packages,  but also skilled in  problem solving, creative thinking as well awesome in his communication skill and attention to detail.

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TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ – AT YOUR SERVICE IN THE MONTH OF MARCH

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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HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOLS

This organisation was set up to address the constant complaining about the under achievement of Black children in the UK. Supplementary education is severely under used within the Black community although there are several organisations and institutions dotted around the UK offering help.NABSS seeks to marry up Black parents and their children with this organisations to make a difference with the education of Black children rather than just sit and complain. NABSS will seek to give advice on different aspects of a young Black child’s life which includes Nutrition, Mental Health,Positive Media Entertainment, Cultural Information and more.

info@nabss.org.uk

 

http://www.nabss.org.uk

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HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT SUNBRIDGE WELLS IN BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE

WELCOME TO SUNBRIDGE WELLS – THE UNDERGROUND QUARTER

We created Bradford’s first underground retail complex right in the heart of Bradford’s historic trading quarter. With easy access from City Park and Sunbridge Road – Sunbridgewells has become a shopping and leisure area right in the center of Bradford linking the area from the new City Park to the Arndale Mall. Bradford’s own Victorian quarter incorporating restaurants and bars in a setting in keeping with the history and ambience of Bradford.

There are Victorian style units running the length of the tunnels and it has become an internal street with a large glass area above. A rear courtyard has been created together with open plan glass / steel staircase leading to Upper Miller Gate. This creates light to the tunnel system and has been covered by an atrium entrance and exit to the shopping area below.

The main entrance to the tunnel is behind the City Park development fronting the new City Park lake fountain and below the staircase leading to Sunbridge Road. With City Hall, Lloyd’s Bar, Starbucks, Nando’s, Bradford Councils Art Gallery Number One, Jury’s Hotel, The Alhambra and Provident are in the direct vicinity – which is an ideal area for new and existing business to trade.

We are here to promote both independent retailers young and seasoned entrepreneurs in the Bradford area – with easy in and out flexible trading terms making Sunbridgewells an ideal area for new and existing businesses to trade in the heart of the city centre.

We opened Sunbridgewells for business on 09 December 2016 and by Royal Appointment HRH Princess Anne on 28 June 2017.

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NIGERIAN EUROPEAN DIASPORA SUMMIT 2019, WATCH THIS SPACE

BREAKING NEWS!!!!!!: We will not postpone the “Great Nigerian European Diaspora Summit 2019” scheduled for April 2019: The Great Nigerian European Diaspora Summit 2019 (Great Nigeria Diaspora Global Development Conference 2019) is loading fast!

Focus: “A United Nigerian Global Diaspora stakeholder´s summit for a better synergy of Diaspora Groups and mobilizing the Diaspora Human Capital for effective contributions to homeland development.

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR MORE UPDATES

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ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK, CHIEF KOMOLAFE OMOTUNDE – AFRICAN CULTURAL AMBASSADOR

Chief Komolafe Omotunde is  a passionate Cultural ambassador who has been promoting  traditional African music, the arts and a wide range of cultural initiatives for very many years.

He has travelled to very many countries around the world with the aim of promoting initiatives inspired by passionate African achievers.

He has also organized very many African festivals and events and continues to be a selfless African cultural ambassador

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THE GREAT NIGERIAN EUROPEAN DIASPORA SUMMIT 2019- WATCH THIS SPACE

BREAKING NEWS!!!!!!: We will not postpone the “Great Nigerian European Diaspora Summit 2019” scheduled for April 2019: The Great Nigerian European Diaspora Summit 2019 (Great Nigeria Diaspora Global Development Conference 2019) is loading fast! Focus: “A United Nigerian Global Diaspora stakeholder´s summit for a better synergy of Diaspora Groups and mobilizing the Diaspora Human Capital for effective contributions to homeland development.

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7 YEAR OLD RUDOLPH INGRAM NAMED “FASTEST KID IN THE WORLD”

A seven-year-old boy from the US, named Rudolph Ingram has been dubbed the ‘fastest kid in the world’ after a video of him completing 100m in 13:48 seconds.

The 100m star, who goes by the name ‘Blaze’ won the USA track and field records for his age group last weekend, and has since clocked up over 397,000 followers on Instagram.

 

In an interview with ABC news, Ingram’s father, Rudolph Ingram Senior, said he was four when he started running, after being inspired by the Olympics.

“I can give him all the tools to be great, but his drive and work ethic and competitive mentality, it sets the bar so much higher,” he said.

His father described Ingram as humble yet competitive.

 

SOURCE –  runnersworld.com

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HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT INDIGO ON DEMAND ?

WHAT IS INDIGO OD?

Indigo On Demand is a youth TV platform that is a pull, rather than push format. We cover music, comedy, sport, news and live events on demand. We aggregate the best of youth entertainment with producers who have proven track records and existing sizable followings. Indigo offers young people the ability to view all of their favourite entertainment in one place with improved quality in formats designed to suit them.

Young people have created their own sub cultures and need to be acknowledged and for their voices to be heard. They are speaking, but we aren’t listening. Now they are demanding to be heard and this is why we have responded with a platform of expression aimed squarely at them with premium content to capture their imaginations and effectively communicate their issues.

We know that the UK market alone is worth millions of youth eye balls and as soon as the platform launches, it will be virally adopted by young people who share what they enjoy and converse on various social media that leads others back to the source of the content. Indigo On Demand will stream many pre existing shows, offering revenue share to the producers and raising production values to compete with mainstream broadcast channels.

Polished and easily accessible entertainment is what young people desire, that they can relate to and represents exactly who they are. Indigo bring all of these elements together and work directly with young people (by partnering with Access UK and the Road CEO programme) to train them in all positions, from technical and production through to executive roles. The training will lead to a BTEC qualification and then graduates will be groomed for entry into digital employment.

Indigo On Demand uses sophisticated analytics to identify viewers by territory, sex, engagement and age. This intelligence is used to gain mainstream advertising clients who seek to align their brands with our viewing audience. Our relationships with brands will combine sponsorships, advertising and competitions, based on how the companies want to enter our market place. There will also be specials in the form of pay per view live concert streaming with sponsorship opportunities.

We have established a strong board of expertise to coherently cement all of these elements together in order to offer young people a seamless experience with a channel that offers premium content for free with high production values that represents their entertainment requirements. Indigo will work with youth influencers who will act as brand ambassadors to amass early adoption of the platform.

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