Author Archives: TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ

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 – MR FUBARAIBI BENSTOWE – NIGERIAN BASED POET

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Fubaraibi Benstowe was born in 1991 in Bonny Kingdom, Rivers State Nigeria and attended the Niger Delta University in Bayelsa State Nigeria where he obtained a bachelor Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

His poetry works has been published in the Nigeria/South-Korea Poetry anthology, Mariner ANA Bayelsa State Literary Magazine and other publications.

In 2014, Fubara was listed as top ten finalists in the Africa-wide BN Poetry Award based in Uganda in 2014, was First runner-up Eriata Iribabhor Poetry Prize 2014 and in 2016 was longlisted for another BN Poetry Award.

I WILL BE GUEST SPEAKER AT COMMUNITY CHAMPION INITIATIVE, HOSTED BY BME MIDDLESBROUGH, THIS SATURDAY THE 7TH OF JULY

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Are you a young person who has voice that needs to be heard in your local community?

Comr Olalekan Odedeyi will be hosting a FREE EVENT with BME Middlesbrough CLP at @BarZero, 133 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 %DE on 7th of July from 1pm.

Come along and let participate in being a community champion who gets their voice heard.

I WILL ALSO BE THE GUEST SPEAKER AT THIS GREAT INITIATIVE

THIS IS AN INSPIRATIONAL EVENT YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS

CONTACT ME TODAY ON +447882809005, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANTY OF OUR SERVICES BELOW

MC FOR CORPORATE FUNCTIONS, BUSINESS EXPOS AND WEDDINGS (EUROPE, AFRICA & THE STATES)
SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTIONS FOR ENTREPRENEURS, START UP INITIATIVES AND POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS

INSPIRATIONAL TALKS FOR COMMUNITY ININTIATIVES, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS & CHURCHES

BLACK HISTORY TALKS/PRESENTATIONS (WITH REFERENCE TO WEST AFRICAN HISTORY) – EUROPE AND THE STATES

T.T.F
www.tonyfernandez.co.uk

SOME OF THE OFFICIAL PICS FROM THE 1ST EVER AFRICAN INTERRACIAL FESTIVAL, BASEL, SWITZERLAND

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THE FIRST EVER AFRICAN INTERRACIAL FESTIVAL TOOK PLACE ON FRIDAY THE 29TH OF JUNE AND SATURDAY THE 30TH OF JUNE IN BASEL SWITZERLAND
This inspirational African initiative attracted audiences from neighbouring FRANCE, neighbouring GERMANY, THE UK and different regions around the world with special live musical performances from West Africa, Jamaica and Brazil
CONGRATULATIONS ONCE AGAIN TO ALL THIS YEARS AFRICA4U AWARD WINNERS RESIDING IN BASEL SWITZERLAND (AS PART OF THE AFRICAN INTER-RACIAL FESTIVAL)
Let’s continue to embrace local and international initiatives inspired by African Achievers

BIG CONGRATULATIONS FOR MY AMAZING BROTHERS – MR Jeges Sunny AND Ismail Hassan ,AS WELL AS THEIR TEAM FOR ORGANIZING SUCH AN INSPIRATIONAL FESTIVAL
WE LOOK FORWARD TO MORE GREAT COLLABORATIONS IN THE FUTURE
A BIG THANK YOU TO MY AMAZING BROTHERS Dark Zac AND Simba SmpFOR SUPPORTING THIS GREAT INITIATIVE

HERE ARE SOME OF THE OFFICIAL PHOTOS OF THE FIRST EVER AFRICAN INTERRACIAL FESTIVAL THAT TOOK PLACE ON FRIDAY THE 29TH OF JUNE AND SATURDAY THE 30TH OF JUNE IN BASEL SWITZERLAND
THE PICTURES WERE PRODUCED BY THE AMAZING PROFESSIONAL PHOTO GRAPGER DARK ZAC

Dark Zac has provided photo coverage for high profile events at 10 Downing Street, The UK House of Parliament, O2, Commonwealth initiatives as well as initiatives in The UK, South Africa, Malawi, Namibia, Zimbabwe and many countries

He is available to provide photo coverage for Weddings, Business Expos & Seminars, Community initiatives and social events.
If you would like to book him for your next event, CALL HIM TODAY ON 07402450760 or contact me on 07882809005

COUNTDOWN TO NIGERIAN GLOBAL DIASPORA DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE – HON KENNETH GBANDI

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Countdown to Nigerian Global Diaspora Development Conference 2018:

During my inaugural address in 2016, I stated that the New Executive´s immediate objective is a holistic re-strategizing and repositioning of NIDOE to make NIDOE a self-sufficient and self-driven organization and to position it as a well ordered and dependable group that is promoting national development, business, trade & investment opportunities and providing a professional resource pool from where the Diaspora and National developmental interests could be managed in a transparent but secure, respectful but fair manner, inducing growth in the areas of economic, social, academic, political, entertainment activities where our people seek to position themselves.

We mean every single word of it! Nigerian Global Diaspora Development Conference 2018, 26th July – 28th July 2018 is only the beginning.

HONE KENNETH GBANDI

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“COMMUNITY CHAMPION” AN INSPIRATIONAL FREE EVENT TAKES PLACE THIS SATURDAY 7TH OF JULY, HOSTED BY BME MIDDLESBROUGH

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Are you a young person who has voice that needs to be heard in your local community?

Comr Olalekan Odedeyi will be hosting a FREE EVENT with BME Middlesbrough CLP at @BarZero on 7th of July from 1pm.

Come along and let participate in being a community champion who gets their voice heard.

I WILL ALSO BE A GUEST SPEAKER AT THIS GREAT INITIATIVE

THIS IS AN INSPIRATIONAL EVENT YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS

1ST EVER AFRICAN INTERRACIAL FESTIVAL IN BASEL, SWITZERLAND A MAJOR SUCCESS

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Dear Family and Friends,

CONGRATULATIONS ONCE AGAIN TO ALL THIS YEARS AFRICA4U AWARD WINNERS RESIDING IN BASEL SWITZERLAND (AS PART OF THE AFRICAN INTER-RACIAL FESTIVAL)

THE AFRICA4U AWARD WINNERS FOR AFRICANS IN SWITZERLAND ARE

Mr. Jegede Sunday – Jeges Sunny
Sunny jeges production Switzerland
CEO Club Lara Basel Switzerland

Mr. Iheanyichukwu Charles Kanu
African Restaurant Volta, Basel Switzerland

Ms. Evelyn Schmucki
Flawless beauty Spa
Bernstrasse 24, 3072 Ostermundigen Switzerland

Mr. Hassan Ismail Ismail Hassan
State Translator Basel

Mr. Oseghale Cyril
CEO Zurich lodge
African Export & Shippment, Zurich Switzerland

Mrs Nana Zimmermann
Tropical zone Afro shop & Beauty
Clara strasse 30, Basel
Mr. Emeka OBi
Ap & Beauty Afroshop, Basel
Let’s continue to embrace local and international initiatives inspired by African Achievers

A BIG THANK YOU TO MY AMAZING BROTHERS Dark Zac AND Simba SmpFOR SUPPORTING THIS GREAT INITIATIVE

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR AL THE LATEST PHOTOS, BLOG POSTS, VIDEOS AND UPDATES

Also watch this space for updates of an amazing youth empowerment community initiative taking place in Middlesbrough inspired by Comr Olalekan Odedeyiii
Middlesbrough Labour Black & Minority Ethnic Forum AND TEAM on Saturday the 7th of July ( I WILL ALSO BE GUEST SPEAKER AT THE EVENT )

CONTACT ME TODAY ON +447882809005, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANTY OF OUR SERVICES BELOW
MC FOR CORPORATE FUNCTIONS, BUSINESS EXPOS AND WEDDINGS (EUROPE, AFRICA & THE STATES)
SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTIONS FOR ENTREPRENEURS, START UP INITIATIVES AND POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS
INSPIRATIONAL TALKS FOR COMMUNITY ININTIATIVES, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS & CHURCHES
BLACK HISTORY TALKS/PRESENTATIONS (WITH REFERENCE TO WEST AFRICAN HISTORY) – EUROPE AND THE STATES
T.T.F
www.tonyfernandez.co.uk

ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK – LINUS AJENE, POET AND COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR

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Abah, Linus Ajene was born in Ogo Oluwa L.G.A. of Oyo State and brought up in Idiri Okpoga in Okpokwu L.G.A. of Benue State where he has his biological root. He is a 400L student of Benue State University studying English/Education with the ambition of become an African Literature scholar as he progresses in life with time. He was the first runner-up of the 2017 Albert Jungers Poetry Prize and was also shortlisted for the 2018 Tony Tokunbo Fernandez International Poetry Competition.

He is the current President of Writers’ League, Benue State University chapter. He writes poems and prose-fictions.

WE ARE READY FOR THE 1ST EVER AFRICAN FESTIVAL TAKING PLACE IN BASEL, SWITZERLAND THIS FRIDAY – WILL YOU BE THERE ??

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WE ARE READY FOR THE 1ST EVER INTER-CULTURAL AFRICAN FESTIVAL TAKING PLACE IN BASEL, SWITZERLAND THIS FRIDAY – WILL YOU BE THERE ??

This inspirational African initiative shall be attracting audiences from FRANCE, GERMANY, THE UK and different regions around the world
Come and be part of this great festival with African live performances, the very best of African cuisines and lots of fun and networking

CONGRATULATIONS ONCE AGAIN TO ALL THIS YEARS NOMINEES FOR THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICAN ACHIEVERS RESIDING IN BASEL SWITZERLAND

We are pleased to inform you that as part of THE FIRST EVER INTER-CULTURAL AFRICAN FESTIVAL TAKING PLACE IN BASEL, SWITZERLAND on Friday the 29th of June and Saturday the 30th of June at The Pyramiden Platz in Basel, Switzerland, we shall be honouring African Achievers in Switzerland as part of our Africa4u Awards initiative
A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to the nominees for this year’s Africa4u Awards for Africans in Switzerland as part of the 1st ever Inter-cultural African festival

The Nominees include:

Mr. Jegede Sunday – Jeges Sunny
Sunny jeges production Switzerland
CEO Club Lara Basel Switzerland
Mr. Iheanyichukwu Charles Kanu
African Restaurant Volta, Basel Switzerland
Ms. Evelyn Enebeli Schmucki
Flawless beauty Spa
Bernstrasse 24, 3072 Ostermundigen Switzerland
Mr. Hassan Ismail Ismail Hassan
State Translator Basel
Mr. Oseghale Cyril
CEO Zurich lodge
African Export & Shippment, Zurich Switzerland
Mrs Nana Zimmermann
Tropical zone Afro shop & Beauty
Clara strasse 30, Basel
Mr. Emeka OBi
Ap & Beauty Afroshop, Basel

Let’s continue to embrace local and international initiatives inspired by African Achievers

Also watch this space for updates of an amazing youth empowerment community initiative taking place in Middlesbrough inspired by Comr Olalekan Odedeyii
Middlesbrough Labour Black & Minority Ethnic Forum AND TEAM on Saturday the 7th of July ( I WILL ALSO BE GUEST SPEAKER AT THE EVENT )

CONTACT ME TODAY ON +447882809005, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANTY OF OUR SERVICES BELOW

MC FOR CORPORATE FUNCTIONS, BUSINESS EXPOS AND WEDDINGS (EUROPE, AFRICA & THE STATES)
SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTIONS FOR ENTREPRENEURS, START UP INITIATIVES AND POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS

INSPIRATIONAL TALKS FOR COMMUNITY ININTIATIVES, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS & CHURCHES

BLACK HISTORY TALKS/PRESENTATIONS (WITH REFERENCE TO WEST AFRICAN HISTORY) – EUROPE AND THE STATES

T.T.F
www.tonyfernandez.co.uk

“COMMUNITY CHAMPION” AN INSPIRATIONAL FREE EVENT TAKES PLACE ON THE 7TH OF JULY, HOSTED BY BME MIDDLESBROUGH

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Are you a young person who has voice that needs to be heard in your local community?

Comr Olalekan Odedeyi will be hosting a FREE EVENT with BME Middlesbrough CLP at @BarZero on 7th of July from 1pm.

Come along and let participate in being a community champion who gets their voice heard.

I WILL ALSO BE A GUEST SPEAKER AT THIS GREAT INITIATIVE

THIS IS AN INSPIRATIONAL EVENT YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS

UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN ALUMNI GLOBAL NETWORK CELEBRATES 70 ANNIVERSARY ROUND- TABLE SESSION

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It is gratifying that the University of Ibadan has produced those who recognized what this 70th anniversary means in terms of the contribution that the University has made to human capital development in the past seven decades.

Join Us and our world class education and healthcare experts on interactive session to discuss “The State of Higher Education and Healthcare in Africa, Challenges and Prospects.”
* Inaccessibility of African numerous youth to higher education due to general poverty in Africa and the economic downturn, and inadequate number of tertiary institutions.
* The issue of increase in the number of private universities leading to proliferation and questionable quality of products.
* Problem of employability of graduates of African universities.
* Challenges of discipline and corruption among staff and management; and examination malpractice among staff and students. and many more.

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