MULTIPLE AWARD WINNER, AUTHOR,, CORPORATE MC, MENTOR, PROMOTER & AMBASSADOR FOR PEACE -UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION. WE PROMOTE THE SUCCESS STORIES OF AFRICANS & CARIBBEANS AROUND THE WORLD. CONTACT US NOW ON +447882809005
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
Lydia Tett Olet is the Founder and Director of Malaika Dance Unique. MDU was created in 2008 after Lydia worked and gained experience and skills in a large number and wide range of performing organisations including: The mushrooms, Jabali Africa, Adzido Pan African Dance Ensemble, Sundance with Patti Boulage, African Heritage ,Ceremics, Iroko Theatre Company, Assistant director of Bantu Arts, Global Fusion and MDD Company.
Lydia is also involved with TY Moore concept productions and Chima movie empire productions in acting, writing, making and producing movies
She is a writer of the first Kenyan play (The Darkest Hours of Victory) and has just completed her first screen writing London Nollywood movie called “Captivated” with TY Moore concept productions.
Lydia is also The assistant director and presenter of royalgreenwichtv.com – An online TV Initiative.
Lydia is also the Founder of Kenya in the Park – One of Africas fastest growing outdoor celebration event in Europe
Recognised as a budding global leader from Nigeria, Peter Odu works as a Project Manager for Cater &Merger, a consulting firm based in the United Kingdom.
He is a past President of the Law Students Association of Nigeria, University of Calabar Chapter, the youngest in his time to be so. He holds an LL.B with honours from the University of Calabar, with horizontally stacked specializations across consulting, law and start-up finance.
Peter has trained across multiple global organisations like White and Case LLP, Kylnveld Peat Marwick and Goerdeler, King and Mallesons LLP and the Bright Network Commercial Internship Experience UK. He has also articled at the office of the former Attorney General of Cross river state, Attah Ochinke & Co.
Possessing certifications from the World Bank Group, double certifications from the United States Institute of Peace, the World Intellectual Property Organisation and the Mediator Academy at the age of 23, he exhibits a relentless drive for the equalization of global opportunities for students in Africa.
Passionate about a leadership blueprint, he is currently focused on contributing to platforms that build the African workforce of tomorrow.
You can reach him for professional enquiries on odupeter127@gmail.com and for professional purposes at peter.odu@caterandmergerconsult.com
Jackline Waziri was born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 1993, she was the daughter of Fauzia Waziri Juma.
Her mother Mwanjaa Shabaan Robert, Jackline is the great granddaughter of the legendary Swahili language writer and poet Late Shaaban Robert.
When Waziri moved to the United Kingdom, she developed a keen interest in Literature, Creative writing and Poetry.
Today, she is an upcoming Poet with profound thirst for life on a mission to make a difference to her generation and African communities worldwide.
Her poems are rich in imagery, a wide range of stylistic devices and content inspired by a deep world of experiences, transitions ,journeys and the unapologetic vision to embrace “All things African”
Waziri illustrates her truth and paints an art of her journey here in the UK, but her writing also embraces a world that still lives in Tanzania, this is also reflected through her writing.
Jackline recently published her first book of poetry titled “Mwana”. She is also The Africa4u youth ambassador for the UK.
The founder of The Salam Project, honoured to be working with a talented, hardworking and passionate team.
He started The Salam Project in the hope of challenging ignorance (Islamophobia, extremism, radicalisation, re-offending, gang crime and hate crimes towards females) in society through workshops, artistic (poetry, rap, comedy, film showings etc.) showcases, motivational talks and social media campaigns. Outside of work he loves to spend time with his wife and kids.
Meet Olivia Ansell – Biography Olivia Ansell is an international entrepreneur whose millionaire mindset was born of necessity and bred of hunger. Growing up poor in the African country of Uganda, Ansell spent many nights lying awake, fantasizing the feeling of a full stomach and the pride of one day keeping her family out of poverty. Now a successful founder and owner of multiple seven-figure businesses, Ansell hopes to use her journey into entrepreneurship as a teaching assistant for the many women working to create and build profitable companies from their own ideas – a trait Ansell was forced to acquire as a child.
THE STAGE IS SET FOR OUR 1ST EVENT FOR 2021 -AFRICA4U ASSOCIATION will be organizing THE INTERFAITH VIRTUAL AWARDS AND COMMUNITY COHESION WEBINAR on Saturday the 16th of January 2021 at 8pm on the dot (UK Time) via Zoom.
ZOOM ID IS 9052848573 and PASSWORD IS 691347
The aim of the event is to improve dialogue and community cohesion amongst people of different faiths and cultural backgrounds.
We will also be recognising the achievements of Christians, Muslims, Hindus and people from a diverse range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
KEY SPEAKERS FOR THE EVENT INCLUDE
MP PHILIP DAVIES – MP FOR SHIPLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE
DR CHRIS BEM – CONSULTANT & SURGEON AT BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITAL
Also get to hear from Bradford based African restaurant owners Mr Kofi Amoateng from Ghana – Ceo of Yam Spice Foods and Andie from South Africa – The founder of AndiesAfrican Kitchen Bradford
Comr Olalekan Odedeyi will also be keeping us posted with his great community cohesion initiatives in the Middlesbrough area The event will be broadcasted across multiple social media International platforms
,The Soul of any community lives within the heart of its people
For more information about this event and for the Zoom details, you can contact us on +447882809005 www.tonyfernandez.co.uk
ALSO WATCH THIS SPACE FOR OUR AFRICA4U VIRTUAL AWARDS FOR AFRICAN MEDIA INITIATIVES IN EUROPE AS WELL AS OUR BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT 2021
FLYER DESIGN BY A YOUNG INSPIRATIONAL ENTREPRENEUR – MR Peter Odu –
More than Dali, Rembrandt, Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Picasso, Roy Lichtenstein is my main artistic inspiration.
My mother introduced me to his art well before I truly understood such things (I couldn’t have been older than eight when she was showing me his works in World Book Encyclopedia).
I first exhibited in a gallery when I was about 11 years old, again with encouragement from Mom. My parents taught me that pop art IS “proper art” regardless of what any blinkered art teachers said. They then both proceeded to buy me every age-appropriate comic book they could find (note to parents: comic books had me reading ahead of grade level my entire school life. They’re not all bad!! Think about it. Kids will read what they LIKE).
I was designing costumes and banners for carnivals in Nigeria when I was in my early teens.
I was 16 when I got my first graphics job with an advertising agency in Lagos.
I worked as a graphic artist while at college in Nigeria and the USA.
I started 9Ja Pop Art to explore my much suppressed artistic side. While working on a variety of art commissions for various clients, several original works based around the central theme of free expression came to mind. They comprise my “Let your Mojo Out” series. I am also designing works in my “Afrikkan Pantheon” series comprising original depictions of African deities and my “Rat Pack” series with anthropomorphized mice in exciting, adventurous settings.
The Salam Project are a cultural youth and community social enterprise who work in anti-youth crime. They work in the fields of knife crime, county lines, drug abuse, offending / re-offending extremism / radicalisation and permanent exclusion.
Due to the lockdown in March 2020, calls increased from parents, schools, carers, probation services, youth offending teams and social services. The Salam Project works predominantly in London (L.B. Brent L.B. Lambeth, L.B. Southwark, L.B. Lewisham, L.B. Haringey etc.) and Manchester (Longsight, Moss Side, Ardwick & Gorton) The Salam Project team have been involved with mentoring young people with various issues digitally. This means, they have been mentoring via Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, WhatsApp Video or GoogleHangouts.
Due to most of their clients are from African and African Caribbean communities the young people are from London and Manchester predominantly. All of The Salam Project’s mentors are of African and Afro Caribbean heritage. Who are also professionals and business entrepreneurs too.
All of the mentees are from African and Afro Caribbean heritage. Unfortunately many of the young people have issues with county lines, gangs, underachievement, drug addictionlow self esteem and depression.
Ismael Le South (Director of The Salam Project) says ‘The stats blatantly shows that Black youths are disproportionately permanently excluded from school, locked up in prison, wrongly diagnosed with special education needs disabilities, filling up the mental health asylums and this skunk is destroying our youth. We have to also mention that Black youths are over represented in knife crime and county lines too.
We could either moan all day or do something about it.’ He goes on further to say ‘As a youth worker and a British born Black man of African /Afro Caribbean heritage, I am honoured to work with 15 other inspiring people who are mentoring with me. The mentors got safeguarding /child protection training from The Faiths Forum. The mentor training was supplied by The Mentor Workshop. They are now getting requests from pupil referral units, schools, faith institutions, foster care facilities and mental health hubs.
The national lottery’s community fund is supporting the project. Some of the mentors are also tutoring too.
After the funding is finished in March they will be charging parents and organisations to keep their project sustainable.
Sharenika Lashay is a domestic violence and sex trafficking survivor from Georgia USA. An African American woman with the ultimate growth mindset.
After escaping domestic violence and sex trafficking.
She got therapy and life coaching then she went back to school to eventually graduate from University. She survived, built up her confidence and trained herself in business.
She is the owner of “All In One Creations,” which she makes baskets, party favors, labels, stickers, shirts, covered treats, flyers, and much more. Her degree in Business gave her the tools she needed to start her own business. she’s a native from Thomson, Ga, but currently lives in Atlanta, Ga.
Sharenika has a passion for serving and mentoring young girls. She works with youth as well as adults. She is a risk taker. Her determination and faith have given her the push to finish what she started. She is the mother of two daughters, which this has also helped pushed her to build a legacy.
We welcome you ALL to another phenomenal, amazing’ Tanzanite ‘ show Via Zoom.’Tanzanite’ is for events that highlight and portray artists and entrepreneurs from Tanzania.
DATE : Friday 18th of December TIME: 6.30PM GMT TIME: 9.30PM EAT ZOOM DETAILSMeeting ID: 842 1192 2649
TIME: 9.30PM EAT 
ZOOM DETAILSMeeting ID: 842 1192 2649
TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ 