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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

A SUCCESSFUL BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS 2023 AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT

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IT WAS A PLEASURE TO ORGANISE THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT ON THURSDAY THE 19TH OF MARCH 2023. SPECIAL THANKS TO MP FOR NEWCASTLE CENTRAL – MP CHI ONWURAH , FOR PROVIDING US THE OPPORTUNITY

WE HAVE BEEN ORGANISING BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT SINCE 2013.

SPECIAL GUESTS ON THE DAY INCLUDED – MR Robin Marsh – THE SECRETARY GENERAL FOR THE Universal Peace Federation – UK AND TEAM , MIRIAM OF Bradford 2025, BBC Look North, MR Emmanuel Marshall OF THE CALABAR UNION UK, MR Iso Bassey – FOUNDER OF THE The Cross River Movement AND MANY COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY.

OUR KEY SPEAKERS WERE AMAZING ON THR DAY.

THEY INCLUDED

MR ANTHONY PELTIER – BRADFORD BORN ENTREPRENEUR, RETIRED SENIOR POLICE OFFICER AND RETIRED SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

MR Ismael Lea South – DIRECTOR OF THE SALAM PROJECT

MR Ebele Obumselu – UNIVERSITY LECTURER AND ROLE MODEL PASSIONATE ABOUT AFRICAN HISTORY

WE ALSO HAD SOME AMAZING POETRY FROM SARAH BAPTISTE.

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE AMAZING MEDIA TEAMS ON THE DAY , THEY INCLUDED READING BASED Tomson Chauke AND READING BASED Yvonne Yew OF Reading Caribbean Express News

WE ALSO HAD THE AMAZING 17 YEAR OLD VOLUNTEER PHOTOGRAPHER CHIAKA AJOKU.

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE AMAZING PEOPLE WHO MADE IT ON THE DAY.

THE SOUL OF ANY COMMUNITY, LIVES WITHIN THE HEART OF ITS PEOPLE.

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR ALL THE BLOG POSTS, PHOTOS AND VIDEO FOOTAGE.

WE LOVE YOU ALL

#blackhistorymonth #bradford2025 #cityofculture2025 #blackhistorymonth2023 #africansineurope #blackachievers #panafricanism

OUR BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS TAKES PLACE AT UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT THIS WEEK .

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WE WILL BE ORGANISING BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT TAKING PLACE THIS WEEK AT THE PALACE OF WESTMINISTER IN LONDON.

THE SOUL OF ANY COMMUNITY LIVES WITHIN THE HEART OF ITS PEOPLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION , CONTACT US ON +447882809005 www.tonyfernandez.co.uk

#blackhistorymonth #blackhistorymonth2023 #london #africansineurope

ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK – SHAHID ISLAM, SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW BASED IN BRADFORD

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Shahid is Senior Research Fellow in the ActEarly Collaboratory with a special interest in citizen science and co-production. Prior to joining BIHR he held several posts in both the voluntary and statutory sector to drive forward the engagement and involvement agenda. In 2015 Shahid was the winner of Bradford’s Community Star Award for outstanding services to the voluntary sector and in 2021 he won the Chief Scientific Officer’s Excellence in Healthcare Science Research and Innovation Award.

He has led on the ‘co-production’ of the ‘co-production strategy’ which has been implemented across the health sector and he describes his role as community activism through applied research.

SOURCE – BORN IN BRADFORD NHS

#bradford #cityofculture2025 #islam #communitycohesion #nhs

AWARD NOMINEES AT OUR AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN WEST YORKSHIRE TAKING PLACE AT CITY HALL ON FRIDAY 27TH OF OCTOBER

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LIST OF AWARD NOMINEES AT OUR AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN WEST YORKSHIRE TAKING PLACE AT CITY HALL ON FRIDAY 27TH OF OCTOBER

THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS AND CARIBBEANS LIVING IN WEST YORKSHIRE will be taking place on FRIDAY THE 27TH OF OCTOBER AT THE BANQUETTING HALL, CITY HALL ON BRADFORD.

Come and be part of an amazing evening of Award recognitions, Inspirational talks, African History, Caribbean History, Community cohesion, Entertainment, Networking and Refreshments.

HERE IS THE LIST OF AWARD NOMINEES AT THIS YEARS AFRICA4U AWARDS

NAGBEA John Smith – FOUNDER OF BRADFORDS FIRST AFROCENTRIC BOOKSHOP

BRADFORD BORN ANTHONY PELTIER – ENTREPRENEUR AND RETIRED SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

BRADFORD BASED SAHR DAVID THOMPSON GBATTA

Tricia Arthur-Stubbs – FOUNDER OF BRAVE FESTIVAL

Jonah Ulebor — FOUNDER OF Lextra Learning – Maths, English and Science Tuition in Leeds/London/Online

SENEGALESE COMMUNITY LEEDS Senegalese Community LEEDS

MosaSaurus Mp — AFRICAN FILM CURATOR

AND MANY MORE

CONGRATULATIONS IN ADVANCE TO ALL THE NOMINEES

#africanawards #bradford #cityofculture2025 #blackhistorymonth2023 #blackachievers #mindfulness #africanevents

JOLLOF RICE FESTIVAL STOCKPORT, FREE ENTRY – SATURDAY THE 21ST OF OCTOBER

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Experience the flavours and traditions of West Africa at THE JOLLOF RICE FESTIVAL taking place at 23 High Street, Stockport SK1 1EG on Saturday the 21st of October from 4pm to 7pm- FREE ENTRY

FOR MORE INFO EMAIL – email@srep.co.uk

#jollofrice #stockport #manchester #blackhistorymonth2023 #northofengland #africansinthenorthofengland

YORKSHIRE HEALTH AND WELLBEING FESTIVAL – SATURDAY 4TH OF NOVEMBER – DO NOT MISS IT

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Yorkshire Health & Wellbeing Festival.

Date: Saturday 4 November 2023
Time: 10am to 4pm
Venue: Victoria Hall, Keighley.
Cost: £3 online each or 6 for £12 or £5 on the door.

The festival has complementary health practitioners and stalls, most with taster sessions and samples to buy on the day.

Entry includes all the talks and workshops such as yoga, cocao and a giant 10 minute sound bath at 3.50pm. It does not include the full 45 minute sound bath workshop which is paid for on the door before entering the session. Want to book a stall?

FAMILY FUN!
The venue is next to the Leisure Centre with limited vouchers available for swimming, sauna or access to the gym and there will be a free bouncy castle for small children.

We are currently in talks with the local authority to help us make this an even more family orientated event and community festival with food stalls and other play activities outside the venue.

Discover how your body heals itself with nature’s own remedies and treatments. It could change your life!

Tickets – https://jodiannelaw.com/festivals/yorkshire-health-wellbeing-festival-nov-2023

Book a stall – https://jodiannelaw.com/festivals/book-a-stall-at-the-yorkshire-health-wellbeing-festival-4-nov-2023

#wellbeing #keighley #mental #bradford #yorkshire #familyday #cityofculture

BRADFORD 4 BETTER ORGANISE SUCCESSFUL CLEAN UP CAMPAIGN

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Wednesday the 4th of October 2023 was a very special day in The City of Bradford as BRADFORD 4 BETTER ORGANISATION (ITV NATIONAL DIVERSITY AWARDS WINNERS) were on a mission to make a huge difference in the amazing city of Bradford by organising A BIG CLEAN UP CAMPAIGN at THE CENTENARY SQUARE, CENTRAL BRADFORD.

For every long time, BRADFORD 4 BETTER ORGANISATION has played a very profound role in making BRADFORD a better place through a variety of ongoing campaigns from Environmental Health, Youth Empowerment, Social well being and constantly engaging and collaborating with local community groups to improve the lives of Bradfordians.

The Big Clean up campaign started of at 5pm with some inspirational talks by local community leaders as well as opening remarks by The Chairman of the organisation -Dr Sohail Ahmed.

SKY MAX TV was also in attendance to cover the event and provide video footage.

The clean up initiative was a successful evening which attracted local community groups, volunteers, Proud Bradfordians and residents who are very passionate about A BETTER BRADFORD.

For more information about BRADFORD 4 BETTER ORGANISATION. VIST THE WEBSITE AT https://bradford4better.com/

#bradford4better #bradford #cityofculture #cityofculture2025 #cleancity

CELEBRATING OUR AMAZING SISTERS AS PART OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

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CELEBRATING OUR AMAZING SISTERS AS PART OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Dear Family and Friends,

DO NOT MISS THIS AMAZING BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT ORGANISED BY COLLECTIVE IMPACT (WITH YOUR HOST , JERRY CRAWFORD) CELEBRATING OUR SISTERS IN BRADFORD.

This amazing event shall be taking place on Friday the 20th of October 2023 from 4pm to 11pm at The Sorm Studios Bradford , 5 Cater Street, Bradford BD1 5AS

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO GET INVOLVED, CONTACT 07535630435

#blackhistorymonth2023 #blackhistorymonth #bradford #cityofculture2023 #sisters

ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK, ONYINYE NWACHUKWU, PRESIDENT OF NIGERIAN STUDENTS SOCIETY – UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD

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“Onyinye Doris Nwachukwu is a dedicated individual pursuing a Masters in Peace Studies and International Development, University of Bradford .As a Business Analyst, she applies analytical skills to real-world challenges.

Notably, in 2021 she was a Business Analyst who played a pivotal role in launching one of the first Women’s access to credit product (FirstGem) with a groundbreaking 9% interest rate in Nigeria.

She currently serves as the Nigerian Student Society President at the University of Bradford where she passionately advocates for gender equality and social causes, striving to foster positive change and inclusivity in her community. 

#universityofbradford #nigeriansinbradford #bradford2025 #cityofcu;ture20245 #bradford