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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

ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK – AFRICA4U AWARD WINNER 2023 – OWOLABI OLUWATUMININU

A BIG THANK YOU TO BRIGHTER FUTURES UK inspired by INGRAM JONES FOR SPONSORING OUR AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH WHICH TOOK PLACE AT IPAKADO SENIOR GRAMMER SCHOOL, IKORODU, LAGOS, NIGERIA ON THURSDAY 20TH OF APRIL 2O23.

ONE OF THE AFRICA4U AWARD WINNERS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH 2023 WAS OWOLABI OLUWATUMININU

OWOLABI OLUWATUMININU IS OUR ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK

INFORMATION ABOUT HIM CAN BE FOUND BELOW

I am Owolabi Oluwatumininu, a student of Mighty Pillar Scholar Intl. School, born on the 12th of September 2008, I’m also a saxophonist and keyboarist, I started playing saxophone since the age of seven(7). I use my leisure time to build my music knowledge, read my books, and i just added workingonmycricket skill to what i do. My abition is to be a world class and best Computer Scientist and an Ethical Hacker. I love learning new things that was what lead me to learning the game of cricket from the best coach (Ingram Jones), and I want to thank him for the opportunity he gave to me to learn this game and my parents for being in support of me learning this game. I also believe that in every revolution there’s always a man with a vision.

#ikorodu #lagosnigeria #nigerianyouth

OUR INTERVIEW WITH TUIYA TEMBO ON THE UPCOMING LEEDS INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN FESTIVAL – WATCH THIS SPACE

Dear All,

Watch this space for our interview with the amazing Tuiya Tembo on THE TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ SHOW.

Tuiya is The Head of The Leeds International African Festival 2023 Steering group

Tuiya Tembo is also a solicitor and lecturer. Her current role entails leading a law clinic which provides free legal advice to members of the public as well as a strong focus on enhancing students’ employability.

Tuiya is a former trustee of the Leeds African Communities Trust and a member of the Parents Council in a local school.

Tuiya is keen to build relations within the African Communities in Leeds.

Also watch this space for more interviews with Committee members of The Leeds International African Festival (LIAF 2023)

The Show can be viewed on Our Channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/etekatoks

#liaf #africanfestival #leeds2023 #leeds #africanstories

OUR ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK IS 15 YEAR OLD OLORUNNIYI KEHINDE- AFRICA4U AWARD WINNER 2023

A BIG THANK YOU TO BRIGHTER FUTURES UK inspired by INGRAM JONES FOR SPONSORING OUR AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH WHICH TOOK PLACE AT IPAKADO SENIOR GRAMMER SCHOOL, IKORODU, LAGOS, NIGERIA ON THURSDAY 20TH OF APRIL 2O23.

Our Role Model of the week is OLORUNNIYI KEHINDEONE OF THE AFRICA4U AWARD WINNERS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH 2023

INFORMATION ABOUT KEHINDE CAN BE FOUND BELOW

My name is Olorunniyi Kehinde . I am 15years old. I am dark in complexion. The name of my school is Ipakodo Junior Grammar School. I am this kind of person that doesn’t joke with opportunities. I am very smart, strong, funny, jovial and always willing to learn new things. I was never involve in any sport before joining cricket cos am nervous. Cricket has really brought me out of my shell, unfolding some skills I never thought I could. A cricketer must be focus, determine and calculative which is helping me to be one. I will be forever grateful to my teacher and Coach Ingram Jones for this wonderful opportunity.

ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK , IWALAIYE IBRAHIM – 19 YEAR OLD AFRICA4U AWARD WINNER 2023

Our Role Model for the week is 19 Year old Iwalaiye Ibrahim from Kogi State, Nigeria. Ibrahim was also one of Winners of THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH EVENT which we organised in Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria , This month

INFORMATION ABOUT HIM CAN BE FOUND BELOW

ABOUT IWALAIYE IBRAHIM

My name is Iwalaiye Ibrahim am nineteen years old I want to talk about cricket first of all I like the atmosphere during training and matches11 everyone is always happy, my coach is kind, caring, nice, loving, sharing, and friendly, we learn new skills every day, under bowling, batting, fielding. And we also get to know more about other new organization for example Brighter future, Neem foundation, clean foundation

INTRODUCING ONILUDE OLUWATOSIN – AFRICA4U AWARD WINNER FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH 2023

A BIG THANK YOU TO BRIGHTER FUTURES UK inspired by INGRAM JONES FOR SPONSORING OUR AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH WHICH TOOK PLACE AT IPAKADO SENIOR GRAMMER SCHOOL, IKORODU, LAGOS, NIGERIA ON THURSDAY 20TH OF APRIL 2O23.

ONE OF THE AFRICA4U AWARD WINNERS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH 2023 WAS ONILUDE OLUWATOSIN

INFORMATION ABOUT HIM CAN BE FOUND BELOW

My name is Onilude Oluwatosin. I am a 17 year old Nigerian based in Ikorodu. I schooled at Majidun senior grammar school. I am very passionate about playing cricket and I make the very most of opportunities. I am very grateful to my coach – Mr Ingram Jones

#ikorodu #lagosnigeria #nigerianyouth

INTRODUCING OWOLABI OLUWATUMININU-  AFRICA4U AWARD WINNER FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH 2023

A BIG THANK YOU TO BRIGHTER FUTURES UK inspired by INGRAM JONES FOR SPONSORING OUR AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH WHICH TOOK PLACE AT IPAKADO SENIOR GRAMMER SCHOOL, IKORODU, LAGOS, NIGERIA ON THURSDAY 20TH OF APRIL 2O23.

ONE OF THE AFRICA4U AWARD WINNERS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH 2023 WAS OWOLABI OLUWATUMININU

INFORMATION ABOUT HIM CAN BE FOUND BELOW

I am Owolabi Oluwatumininu, a student of Mighty Pillar Scholar Intl. School, born on the 12th of September 2008, I’m also a saxophonist and keyboarist, I started playing saxophone since the age of seven(7). I use my leisure time to build my music knowledge, read my books, and i just added workingonmycricket skill to what i do. My abition is to be a world class and best Computer Scientist and an Ethical Hacker. I love learning new things that was what lead me to learning the game of cricket from the best coach (Ingram Jones), and I want to thank him for the opportunity he gave to me to learn this game and my parents for being in support of me learning this game. I also believe that in every revolution there’s always a man with a vision.

#ikorodu #lagosnigeria #nigerianyouth

INTRODUCING OLORUNNIYI KEHINDE- AFRICA4U AWARD WINNER FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH 2023

A BIG THANK YOU TO BRIGHTER FUTURES UK inspired by INGRAM JONES FOR SPONSORING OUR AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH WHICH TOOK PLACE AT IPAKADO SENIOR GRAMMER SCHOOL, IKORODU, LAGOS, NIGERIA ON THURSDAY 20TH OF APRIL 2O23.

ONE OF THE AFRICA4U AWARD WINNERS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH 2023 WAS OLORUNNIYI KEHINDE

INFORMATION ABOUT KEHINDE CAN BE FOUND BELOW

My name is Olorunniyi Kehinde . I am 15years old. I am dark in complexion. The name of my school is Ipakodo Junior Grammar School. I am this kind of person that doesn’t joke with opportunities. I am very smart, strong, funny, jovial and always willing to learn new things. I was never involve in any sport before joining cricket cos am nervous. Cricket has really brought me out of my shell, unfolding some skills I never thought I could. A cricketer must be focus, determine and calculative which is helping me to be one. I will be forever grateful to my teacher and Coach Ingram Jones for this wonderful opportunity.

INTRODUCING IWALAIYE IBRAHIM – AN AFRICA4U AWARD WINNER FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH 2023.

A BIG THANK YOU TO BRIGHTER FUTURES UK inspired by INGRAM JONES FOR SPONSORING OUR AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH WHICH TOOK PLACE AT IPAKADO SENIOR GRAMMER SCHOOL, IKORODU, LAGOS, NIGERIA ON THURSDAY 20TH OF APRIL 2O23.

ONE OF THE AFRICA4U AWARD WINNERS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH 2023 WAS IWALAIYE IBRAHIM. INFORMATION ABOUT IBRAHIM CAN BE FOUND BELOW

ABOUT IWALAIYE IBRAHIM

My name is Iwalaiye Ibrahim am nineteen years old I want to talk about cricket first of all I like the atmosphere during training and matches11 everyone is always happy, my coach is kind, caring, nice, loving, sharing, and friendly, we learn new skills every day, under bowling, batting, fielding. And we also get to know more about other new organization for example Brighter future, Neem foundation, clean foundation

OUR INTERVIEW WITH SABAH ACHHIDE ON THE UPCOMING LEEDS INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN FESTIVAL – WATCH THIS SPACE

Dear All,

Watch this space for our interview with the amazing Sabah Achhide on THE TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ SHOW.

Sabah Achhide is a member of the Award and Dinner Sub-Committee for The Leeds International African Festival (LIAF 2023).

This amazing role model is also the winner of The Jo Cox Award for her consistent work as a community leader. She is also a Director of MEMEC . MEMEC is a charity which supports destitute, asylum seekers, refugees and migrants from different backgrounds and religions.

Sabah will be a guest on the show to talk about The Leeds International African Festival (LIAF 2023) with reference to the planning involved, how to get tickets and more details about the festival.

Also watch this space for more interviews with Committee members of The Leeds International African Festival (LIAF 2023)

The Show can be viewed on Our Channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/etekatoks

The Leeds International African Festival (LIAF 2023)

The Leeds International African Festival (LIAF 2023) is part of a wider LEEDS 2023 campaign and involves an explosion of dance, artwork, poetry, and film along with a celebration of Enterprise. The grand finale is the Awards and Dinner Night Event holding at Egan Suites, Saville Drive, Leeds. LS7 3EJ.

The Leeds International African Arts Festival debuts at LEEDS 2023 with a series of spectacular events, led by Creative Producer Ndidi Nkwopara. African communities from the city and beyond will come together in a celebration of their rich heritage, culture and the creativity that runs through it, with work from emerging artists and innovators.

Join us in the final night of celebrating a full week’s event.

#leeds2023 #liaaf2023 #africanfestival #communities #leeds #westyorkshire #bradford

OUR AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH SPONSORED BY BRIGHTER FUTURES UK IN IKORODU, LAGOS

THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH SPONSORED BY BRIGHTER FUTURES UK IN IKORODU, LAGOS

A BIG THANK YOU TO BRIGHTER FUTURES UK Ingram Jones FOR SPONSORING OUR AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH WHICH TOOK PLACE AT IPAKADO SENIOR GRAMMER SCHOOL, IKORODU, LAGOS, NIGERIA ON THURSDAY 20TH OF APRIL 2O23.

CONGRATULATIONS ONCE AGAIN TO THE AFRICA4U AWARD WINNERS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH 2023.

THE NAMES OF THE WINNERS CAN BE FOUND BELOW

AKUMEFUNE EBUBE

GLORIA IRIBHOGBE

OWOLABI TUMININU

OLURUNNIYI KEHINDE

ADEGBOLA BOLAJI

IWALEYE IBRAHIM

FIAFEDE ISAAC

OBAFEMI SAMUEL

IRIHBOGBE MERCY

OGUNYEMI OMOLERE

A BIG THANK YOU TO SPECIAL GUESTS MR Owolabi Omotayo AND MR ADEKUNLE FOR THEIR AMAZING PRESENCE AND SUPPORT

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR THE INTERVIEWS ONTHE TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ SHOW AND OUR INTERNATIONAL BLOG POSTS

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

#ikorodu #brighterfutures #lagos #nigerianyouth #nigerianachievers #cricket #ikoroducricket #ukbrighterfutures