USEN EFIK 2022 is aimed at promoting the rich range of culture of the Efik people of South South Nigeira.

This years annual event shall be taking place at THE RIVER PLATE PARK, WUSE II ABUJA THIS WEEKEND

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT +2348033348743

#efik #crossriverstate #usenefik #calabar

Zafaa GlobalAwards is an African Film Awards Institution dedicated to celebrating African creatives around the world. 

On Saturday the 19th of November 2022, Mr Gogo Anyanwu Junior was a proud recipient of a Zaffa Global Appreciation Awards at The New Nollywood entertainment studios, Crown commercial centre, 71-73 Nathan way, London,SE28 0BQ, London.

Information about him can be found below- CONGRATULATIONS TO GOGO ANYANWU JUNIOR

INFORMATION ABOUT HIM CAN BE FOUND BELOW

Gogo is an accomplished Commercial Business and Retail Operations Manager, HR Strategist and Administrator, Talent Manager, Employee Relations Specialist, HRM Researcher and Business Process Optimization Advocate. Initiated and facilitated the implementation of fundamental business and HR policies that enhanced organizational performance and employee experience.

I have developed business and retail management, human resource management, employee relations and research skills that will enable me to teach HRM & employment relations, lead HR transformation and drive organizational performance in national and multinational organizations.

Mr Anyanwu is currently doing his PHD at The Universitry of Leeds, West Yorkshire. He is also an accomplished artist with a wealth of talent and imagination.

#leed #westyorkshire #nigerianartist #nigerianpainter #bradford2025

The amazing Ismael Lee South , Award winning Youth work consultant and Co-Founder of The Salam Project will be one OF OUR KEY SPEAKERS AT THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN ACHIEVERS LIVING IN WEST YORKSHIRE due to take place early next year. Ismael is based in Manchester. Information about him can be found below

Bio of Ismael Lea South

Ismael Lea South is an award winning innovative Youth Work Consultant. This includes being a consistent practitioner, facilitator, coordinator, mentor and researcher. He works between London, Birmingham, Manchester & Shefffield. He is the co-founder of The Salam Project (www.thesalamproject.org.U.K.) that he co founded with fellow proactive youth workers. 

His specialist expertise are mentoring interventions with young people on the verge of permanent exclusion, resettlement solutions for young ex-offenders in communities, assisting young people to employment, accredited training and employment. Coordinating support for young sports/football academy players who have been released by their clubs by finding alternative lower league/international placements or alternative sports industry related vocations. He’s also known for working with young urban artists in understanding the business side of the creative industries. 

An assertive personality who has project managed numerous anti knife crime, anti gang crime, prison resettlement and counter-extremism projects around in various cities in England. 

A strong advocate for independent youth outreach organisations to adopt a more social entrepreneurship model, rather than being reliant on funding and donations. 

A straight forward and opinionated person who is very passionate about his work!!

PERSONAL BIOGRAPHY

Beatrice aka “LULU” a public renowned queen prefers action with tangible results rather than promises and words. As Miss Milton Keynes 2016/2017; Actress; Brand Ambassador and a Serial Entrepreneur . Lulu upholds the basic levels of event planning /event organization / project development in order to produce tangible results based on planning realistic goals and action plans. Regardless of the tasks she ensures that excellent results are produced. Beyond results she constantly   counter checks to see any specific action on any process conducted that could be improved in order to streamline any process in a more effective strategy moving forward.

Lulu began her professional Acting Career as World – Class Actress on both top commercial adverts (Thomas Burberry/ Mac Milan Cancer/ M&S /KFC), drama series (eastenders/father mother son etc), brand ambassador to products and labels (Nala money /energy drinks), and top class movies upto Indiana Jones 5. With her credentials her work ethics, Lulu didn’t find it hard to rise among the ranks and became CEO of 5 companies & being Ms Milton Keynes 2016/2017. Top event organizer with her own record label – Lu La Grande International. She then started to replicate her applied process among her peers, who took note of how valuable she is to their events /businesses. She got attention of other companies wanting to acquire her and gave her a couple of offers, of which she refused because of the potential she sees for growth in herself and her organization. She was correct, and the loyalty and hard work which surely bore fruits making her tops ready for bigger league.

Lulu as the operational lead in all her firms’ shows beyond doubt that she is a big fish in any sector she is introduced or attached to being “Lulu the jack of all trades”. She doesn’t just meet goals but exceeds the expectations month in and month out.

She has always created seamless processes undeniably close to genius. Always mingle with her peers making her receive recognition for being an inspiration and a constant motivator all round. Her leadership skills rose above challenges in months of hard times , clients proved difficult to manage thus proving true leadership  is only made better with tough times hence being at the top of her game.

Our International Blog is aimed at promoting the true life and success stories of African and Caribbean achievers around the year.

We have had an exciting year in 2022.

Only last month , We organised THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT FOR THE 8TH YEAR – An annual celebration that attracted role models and community achievers from different parts of the country .

This year we have also organised initiatives here in The UK, Estonia, Finland and Croatia

Now its time to find out THE MALE ROLE MODEL OF THE YEAR 2022 and THE FEMALE ROLE MODEL OF THE YEAR 2022 – WATCH THIS SPACE.

#africanachivers #blackhistorymonth #blacklivesmatter #blackcommunities

WATCH THIS SPACE for the amazing Video of OUR BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT FOR THE 8TH YEAR.

This video is produced by our amazing MEDIA PARTNER – BLACK OWNED FAMILY BUSINESS MBI VISUALS BASED IN WOLVERHAMPTON. INFORMATION ABOUT MBI VISUALS CAN BE FOUNDE BELOW

ABOUT MBI VISUALS

MBI Visuals Ltd is a family run business. Founded in 2018, Malakai had a feasible vision to build a legacy for his children. Having already gained 13 years experience in content creation and Marketing, it just made perfect sense to pursue his passion, to put everything into forming & building his own company. With a previous background of creating on and offline marketing strategies, visualising marketing campaigns and bringing them to fruition, designing content, improving SEO, updating websites and blogs, creating mailing lists, writing press releases and producing video adverts, successful entrepreneurs would agree that mindset, self education, determination and experience always wins! With exciting prospects, passion & drive that cannot be hidden. With new Co-Founder Chris on board, Malakai is determined to steer MBI visuals in the right direction. MBI is a forward thinking B2B video marketing agency, providing top notch video production and e-commerce marketing solutions to local and national businesses. MBI Visuals is a Registered supplier to Cheshire West and Chester Council. #blackhistorymonth2022 #livestream #blacklifematters #africanyoutubers

MBI Visuals Ltd is a family run business.
Founded in 2018, Malakai had a feasible vision to build a legacy for his children. Having already gained 13 years experience in content creation and Marketing, it just made perfect sense to pursue his passion, to put everything into forming & building his own company.
With a previous background of creating on and offline marketing strategies, visualising marketing campaigns and bringing them to fruition, designing content, improving SEO, updating websites and blogs, creating mailing lists, writing press releases and producing video adverts, successful entrepreneurs would agree that mindset, self education, determination and experience always wins!
With exciting prospects, passion & drive that cannot be hidden. With new Co-Founder Chris on board, Malakai is determined to steer MBI visuals in the right direction.
MBI is a forward thinking B2B video marketing agency, providing top notch video production and e-commerce marketing solutions to local and national businesses.
MBI Visuals is a Registered supplier to Cheshire West and Chester Council.

VISIT https://www.mbivisuals.com TODAY OR CONTACT 01902784406

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Ini Usanga Overall Winner of the 4th annual Cork Volunteer Awards. 

The prestigious awards ceremony took place at the Kingsley Hotel, Cork. Ini Usanga of Love and Care for People scooped the overall C103 Volunteer of the Year Award 2022. 

Ini also took home the North Cork Volunteer Award 2022. This event was organised by Cork Volunteer Centre, CETB, C103, UCC, Cork Credit Union.

People of Cork had the opportunity to nominate a volunteer whom they believe is worthy of recognition for the work they do. 

Ini was recognized in part for supporting over 500 young people of migrant heritage in Ireland, encouraging them to stay in school and further their education. Speaking to Cork’s 96FM & C103 News, Ini said she was shocked by the success and very grateful for the recognition. 

Ini said it’s all about team work and this award would not be possible but for she team whom she thanked for their dedication and commitment including Giovanni Paris, Ece Aksoy, Giorgia Mazarra, Gülbahar Ok. 

However, Ini said she will be dedicating her award to her partner and best friend Dr. Ado Mazombe whom she describes as her light.

COMING NEXT MONTH ON THE TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ SHOW – OUR INTERVIEW WITH THE AMAZING PROFESSOR TOKIE LAOTAN BROWN,

She will be on air to talk about her inititiatives as well as why she feels CALABAR in NIGERIA should be a WORLD UNESSCO HERITAGE SITE

WATCH THIS SPACE

ABOUT PROFESSOR TOKIE LAOTAN BROWN

Prof. Dr of Science in Economics & Techniques for Conservation of Architectural Environmental Heritage
Merging Ecologies Studio
ICOMOS ISCCL

Experienced Entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of working in the Architectural and Economics Industry. Main Field: Theories & Techniques For Heritage Conservation, Economics & Management of Cultural Heritage. Direct investment in Community Development. Doctor of Science in Economics and Techniques for the Conservation of the Architectural and Environmental Heritage from University of Nova Gorica and Università Iuav di Venezia, Italy.

#tokiebrown #calabar #inspirationalwomen #blackachievers #africansinthe diaspora