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WHAT MAKES JAMAICA SO SPECIAL ? – A MINI-DOCUMENTARY BY TONY FERNANDEZ. COMING OUT IN 2024
“WHAT MAKES JAMAICA SO SPECIAL ” is a mini-documentary by Tony Tokunbo Fernandez which will be released in April 2024.
Discover what makes this amazing island so special and the legacies an achievements of a special people.
The footage will be recorded in Montego Bay, Jamaica in March 2024 as we continue to celebrate the true life and success stories of Black achievers around the world on THE TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ SHOW .
This genre-bending tale brings to life a futuristic fable that fuses spiritual beliefs with inter-generational tensions. Set in the matriarchal ocean village of Iyi, where West African water deity, Mami Wata, reigns via village leader Mama Efe. It uniquely brings to the screen a story of mythology, fantasy, and folklore. When the harmony of the village is threatened, two sisters must fight to restore order, as traditions of the past crash with calls from the future.
This is the third feature from director C.J. ‘Fiery’ Obasi, who represents a new wave of Nigerian filmmakers. The film is vividly shot in black-and-white and accompanied by an incredible oceanic soundscape and hypnotic score to frame its fantasy-fable. It won the Sundance Film Festival: World Cinema Cinematography Award (Dramatic) and the African Critics Award, Cinematography Award, and Set Design Award at FESPACO in 2023.
The screening on Wednesday 22 November will feature extra special guests, director of the film C.J. ‘Fiery’ Obasi, and producer, Oge Obasi, for a post-film Q&A.
There will be a full run of Mami Wata from 24th November.
Special ticket offers for this screening:
Put 4 tickets in your basket and only pay for 3. Or put 14 tickets in your basket and only pay for 10.
Mami Wata has been selected to play as part of Cinema Africa by our Programming Partner, Maona Arts.
We are pleased to inform you that the amazing Vivian Makula (Stage name : Kula) originally from Uganda, will be available to perform at concerts, wine bars and music events in West Yorkshire in 2024.
Vivian Makula has an amazing voice with a profound refreshing energy that speaks volumes.
Watch this space for more updates coming soon
INFOFRMATION ABOUT VIVIAN CAN BE FOUND BELOW
If there’s ever a great escape mine would be music . I think there’s a genre to ever season and phase of life , some to soothe some to boost you up and others to just keep it real. So let the music begin Stage name : Kula ( Vivian Makula) Nationality: Ugandan Birthday: 9th Feb
Bradford4Better (B4B), a group of volunteers based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, have just been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE.
Bradford4Better are a group of ordinary citizens of Bradford, working together to make Bradford cleaner, safer, greener and better for everyone. They are a grassroots movement, completely volunteer led, united and driven by the passion to make Bradford better.
From small litter picks to city-wide and location-specific clean-up and action day campaigns their work has grown to cover various aspects of improving life in Bradford.
They cover a range of objectives they have set for the group, which include:
Bradford 4 Safer
Bradford 4 Cleaner
Bradford 4 Healthier
Bradford 4 Youth
Their projects include but are not limited to the following:
Don’t Mess with Bradford: Reigniting the Pride in our City, Making our City Cleaner, Greener and Safer
Bradford Lifesavers: Aiming to teach as many people in the city Basic Life Support for free
GP 4 Better: Improving health outcomes (including Community Health Checks)
B4B TV: Real People, Real Stories, Real Bradford
Bradford4Better seeks to use various channels such as digital and social media, art, technology and more along with collaboration and partnership work to engage with, support and empower the community towards an ever-improving Bradford.
B4B have worked with many partners including the local NHS, Bradford Council, the Police, Fire Service, The Telegraph and Argus, schools as well as local businesses, community and charitable organisations.
Bradford4Better is one of a number of local charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups to receive the prestigious award this year. Their work, along with others from across the UK, reminds us of all the ways fantastic volunteers are contributing to their local communities and working to make life better for those around them.
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service aims to recognise outstanding work by local volunteer groups to benefit their communities. It was created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee and, following his accession, His Majesty The King emphasised his desire to continue the Award.
Recipients are announced annually on 14th November, The King’s Birthday. Award winners this year are wonderfully diverse and include volunteer groups from across the UK, such as a social support network for disabled adults in Banffshire; a charity using a refurbished pool as a community hub in south Wales; volunteer doctors providing pre-hospital care across rural Cumbria and a village renewal organisation promoting sustainability, equality and social inclusion in County Antrim.
Representatives of Bradford4Better will receive the award crystal and certificate from Ed Anderson CBE, Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire later this summer. In addition, two volunteers from Bradford4Better will attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace in May and June 2024, along with other recipients of this year’s Award.
Chairman Dr Sohail Ahmed welcomed the award, saying: “This award is for all those that believe in making Bradford better. Without the dedication and passion of our volunteers, we could not have made such an impact in our community. Thank you to all those that have been part of this journey and all those that recognised our efforts.”
Shahid Islam, Vice-Chair expressed with enthusiasm: “We’re absolutely over the moon for receiving this award. Of course we don’t do the work in order to receive accolades but when we receive them they do make us understand that our work is appreciated. In the words of Margaret Mead, ‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has’”
Kashif Ahmed, Secretary of Bradford4Better, commented: “We are deeply honoured to receive this esteemed recognition, which serves as an affirmation of our unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in our community. We are grateful for the support we have received from our volunteers, community and partners, which has been instrumental in our success. This recognition inspires us to continue our efforts in creating a better future for Bradford.”
Yasar Mohammed, Treasurer, said, “We are deeply honoured and happy that B4B has been recognised for the work that has been done in the past 4 years. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our incredible volunteers as well as our core team. By working together with others we have created real change for the residents of Bradford. We look to do many more projects in the near future and request more people to get involved and help make a difference in their areas.”
Notes to editors
1. Lord-Lieutenants represent the monarch in each of the UK’s ceremonial counties.
2. This year there are 262 recipients of The King’s Award Voluntary Service from across the UK and Channel Islands.
BRADFORD’S NEWEST FRESHEST RADIO STATION – CULTURE CITY RADIO
WOULD YOU LIKE TO PRESENT YOUR OWN SHOW
CULTURE CITY RADIO ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING NEW MULTI GENRE DJs/PRESENTERS FOR 1 OR 2 HOUR SLOTS FROM 8AM – MIDNIGHT ON THE BRAND NEW ONLINE RADIO STATION.
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED BUT A WILLINGNESS TO LEARN IS ALSO DESIRABLE
YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PLAY EVERY WEEK OR ONCE A MONTH
ONLY APPLY IF YOU CAN COMMIT
SO IF YOU WANT TO SHARE YOUR MUSICAL SELECTIONS AND HAVE A STABLE INTERNET CONNECTION GET IN TOUCH
THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS AND CARIBBEANS LIVING IN WEST YORKSHIRE took place on FRIDAY THE 27TH OF OCTOBER AT THE BANQUETTING HALL, CITY HALL ON BRADFORD.
It was an amazing evening of Award recognitions, Inspirational talks, Community cohesion, Entertainment, Networking and Refreshments in The UK City of Culture 2025.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE FOLLOWING AFRICA4U AWARD WINNERS
NAGBEA John Smith – FOUNDER OF BRADFORDS FIRST AFROCENTRIC BOOKSHOP
BRADFORD BORN ANTHONY PELTIER – ENTREPRENEUR AND RETIRED SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
SPECIAL THANKS ALSO TO Dee de BonBonne OF BRADFORD LIBRARIES WHO HAS ALWAYS BEEN SUPPORTIVE AND MEMBERS OF BRADFORD CITY OF CULTURE TEAM WHO WERE PRESENT ON THE DAY AND HAD A BLAST
THE SOUL OF ANY COMMUNITY LIVES WITHIN THE HEART OF ITS PEOPLE AND THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN WEST YORKSHIRE IS HERE TO STAY .
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE SENEGALESE COMMUNITY LEEDS ?
THE SENEGALESE COMMUNITY LEEDS WILL BE EXHIBITING AT THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN WEST YORKSHIRE TAKING PLACE AT THE BANQUETTING HALL, CITY HALL IN BRADFORD THIS FRIDAY THE 27TH OF OCTOBER AT 5PM
INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORGANISATION CAN BE FOUND BELOW
The Senegalese Community Leeds organisation was established in February 2020…… The Executive Bureau’s aim is to bring our community together to promote and maintain our rich , unique cultural beliefs and traditions by organising social and religious activities , identify areas where help and support is needed within our community.
We raise awareness and, encourage our community to get involved with services available in and around the city we live in ,a positive way to integrate , improve lives and create opportunities for a better future.
This year the Senegalese Community in Leeds have achieved the following –
• Organised a bowling activity for the children and young people
. • Supported parents to access free on line education for children getting ready for exams.
• Accessed vouchers so that some of our community could receive free electricity and gas vouchers.
• Created ,Shared and distributed Foodbank and are still continuing to do so .
• Attended meetings with other community groups, and share the information with our community.
• Displayed cultural and traditional items from Senegal for Refugee week, City of Sanctuary 2023 at Leeds Playhouse.
• Participated in Leeds City of Culture 2023 Event at Leeds City Market showing traditional and cultural items made in Senegal. • Observed Ramadan and celebrated both Eid’s as a community..
• Attended this year’s, Leeds International African Arts Festival and Awards Event.
• Screened a 1968 Senegalese Movie by Ousmane Sembène called Mandabi . The Lord Mayor Councillor Al Garthwaite and her team were invited and attended our screening .The event was supported by Hyde Park Picture House .
• Attending Hyde Park Picture House, reopening event and their permit strand of Cinema Africa showing ,regular African films.
• As part of Black History Month, an invitation to be part of the Africa4you Awards Ceremony in The Banqueting Hall, City Hall Bradford on Friday 27th October 2023 where the Senegalese Community Leeds will showcase a display of traditional and cultural items and will also be doing free tastings at the event. We are currently discussing and planning –
• A children’s and young people’s activity. • Parents and Carers Forum. • Registration as a charity. • Foodbank sharing. • Fund raising event . • Updating our Social media network.
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.
TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ 