2024

HUMBLED TO RECEIVE MY 25TH AWARD – SATURDAY THE 27TH OF APRIL 2024

I was humbled to receive my 25TH AWARD TODAY at THE CARLISLE BUSINESS CENTRE IN BRADFORD, awarded by Bradford 4 Better CIC. This organization has some GREAT LEADERS – DR Sohail Abraham Ahmed, DR Shahid Islam, Kashif Ahmed, Yasar Mohammed (TO NAME A FEW )

CONGRATULATIONS TO BRADFORD 4 BETTER FOR OFFICALLY RECEIVING THE KINGS AWARDS FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICES.

THE SOUL OF ANY COMMUINTY , LIVES IN THE HEART OF ITS PEOPLE – AND EVEN THOUGH THIS IS MY 25TH AWARD, IT SIMPLY FEELS LIKE THE FIRST.

MY PARENTS – CHIEF AND MRS FERNANDEZ RECEIVED AN AWARD AT OUR AFRICA4U AWARDS AT THE CITY HALL IN BRADFORD.- MARCH 2024

THE AWARD WAS PRESENTED BY DR Sohail Abraham Ahmed– THE CHIAR PERSON FOR BRADFORD 4 BETTER ORGANISATION.

THEY CONTINUE TO INSPIRE AND SET EXAMPLE TO NOT ONLY ME AND MY SIBLINGS, BUT VERY MANY PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD.

AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS AND CARIBBEANS LIVING IN WEST YORKSHIRE – CITY HALL IN BRADFORD – SATURDAY THE 23RD OF MARCH 2024

The Soul of any community lives in the heart of its people and only last month we organized THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS AND CARIBBEANS LIVING IN WEST YORKSHIRE which took place AT CITY HALL IN BRADFORD ON SATURDAY THE 23RD OF MARCH 2024

CONGRATULATIONS ONCE AGAIN TO THE AFRICA4U AWARD RECIPIENTS – THEY INCLUDE

Chuks Ukor BASED IN BRADFORD

Shamarley Fontaine BASED IN BRADFORD

Soulman Rdcsoldier BASED IN BRADFORD

Romeo Dacosta BASED IN BRADFORD

Michael Pryce BASED IN BRADFORD

THE GHANIAN STUDENTS SOCIETY – UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD

Patricia Jones BASED IN LEEDS

Unity Does Maater BASED IN LEEDS

Antonia Bisi Adebowale BASED IN HUDDERSFIELD

Melissa Mukotekwa Ngara BASED IN BRADFORD

SPECIAL THANKS ALSO TO OUR MEDIA PARTNERS -MEDIA PARTNERS ON THE DAY THEY INCLUDED

EXHIBIT 47 BASED IN LEEDS

BRADFORD 4 BETTER INSPIRED BY DR Sohail Abraham AhmedKashif Ahmed AND Shahid Islam, ALSO Jerry Red Dred Crawford AND John Smith

WITH AMAZING INSPIRATIONAL TALKS BY ANTHONY PELTIER , JUNE ABBOTT AND George Lawrence Badejo-Adegbenga

IT WAS AMAZING TO HAVE MY PARENTS AS SPECIAL GUESTS ON THE DAY – CHIEF AND MRS FERNANDEZ

2023

THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS AND CARIBBEANS LIVING IN WEST YORKSHIRE took place on FRIDAY THE 27TH OF OCTOBER 2023 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

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

MosaSaurus Mp — AFRICAN FILM CURATOR

THE NIGERIAN STUDENTS SOCIETY , UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD REPRESENTED BY Rotimi Richardson Olorunfemi AND Onikan Oluwaseun

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR AMAZING MEDIA PARTNERS – BRADFORD FOR BETTER ORGANISATION REPRESENTED BY DR Sohail Abraham Ahmed DR Shahid Islam, Kashif Ahmed AND Yasar Mohammed AS WELL AS THE AMAZING Jerry Red Dred Crawford OF BLM Collective Impact .

SPECIAL THANKS TO ANOTHER AMAZING MEDIA PARTNER Anzir Boodoo WHO IS VERY SUPPORTIVE BEHIND THE SCENCE

IT WAS ALSO A PLEASURE TO HAVE THE PRESENCE OF SOME AMAZING GUESTS INCLUDING Ndidi NkwoparaGeorge MathesonKarl Oxford DR Olushola Adeborode Kolawole AND AMAZING GUESTS WHO TRAVELLED FROM LEEDS, HUDDERSFIELD AND LONDON.

SPECIAL THANKS ALSO TO Dee de BonBonne OF BRADFORD LIBRARIES WHO HAS ALWAYS BEEN SUPPORTIVE AND MEMBERS OF BRADFORD CITY OF CULTURE TEAM

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.

MC FOR THE HULL INTERNATIONAL AFTER CARNIVAL CONCERT 2023- SUNDAY THE 6TH OF AUGUST 2023- SPRINGBANK COMMUNITY CENTRE, HULL, EAST YORKSHIRE

MC DUTIES AT THE AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN BUSINESS EXHIBITION AS PART OF LEEDS INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN FESTIVAL 2023, LEEDS BUSINESS SCHOOL, LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERISTY – SATURDAY THE 8TH OF JULY 2023

2023 EVENT PORTFOLIO

MY INTERVIEW WITH THE LEGENDARY “SPEECH” – FOUNDER OF ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT – TWO TIME GRAMMY AWARD WINNERS – THURSDAY THE 1ST OF JUNE 2023

MC DUTIES AT THE 50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS OF DR NGOZI UKAOBASI AT THE MORLEY TOWN, HALL, MORLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE – SUNDAY THE 28TH OF MAY 2023

OUR AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS AND CARIBBEANS LIVING IN WEST YORKSHIRE – BANQUETTING HALL , CITY HALL BRADFORD – FRIDAY THE 12TH OF MAY 2023

It was a profound pleasure to organize THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS AND CARIBBEANS LIVING IN WEST YORKSHIRE AT THE BANQUETTING HALL, CITY HALL IN BRADFORD on FRIDAY THE 12TH OF MAY 2023

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING KEY SPEAKERS OF THE EVENING

Rico Jakk – PAN AFRICANIST THOUGHT LEADER who travelled all the way from Newcastle

George Matheson – CEO OF DECKACY – based in Huddersfield

Linda Johnson – PAN AFRICANIST THOUGHT LEADER -based in Huddersfield

Clara Opara – INSPIRATIONAL YOUTH LEADER – based in Leeds

Gogo Anyanwu Jr. – PROFESSIONAL PAINTER AND PHD RESEARCHER based in Leeds

Tricia Arthur-Stubbs – DANCE FACIITATOR based in Shipley (BRADFORD)

A BIG

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE AFRICA4U AWARD WINNERS FOR AFRICANS AND CARIBBEAN ACHIEVERS LIVING IN WEST YORKSHIRE 2023

THEY INCLUDE

MR ARTNEL JOHNSON – 89 YEAR OLD LEGENDERY PIONNER

MR GEORGE MATHESON – CEO OF DECKACY

Windrush Generations BRADFORD – Ns Guy – IN ATTENDANCE

WELL BEING INSPIRED NETWORK THORNBURY HUB – Inspiring Bradford

SHANE JOHNSON – YOUTH LEADER

Nigerian Community Leeds – Robino Ade IN ATTENDANCE

NICOLE PUSEY – COMMJUNITY LEADER

Checkpoint – Bradford’s West Indian Community Centre

Vie Olivia – COMMUNITY COHESION LEADER

Rotimi Richardson Olorunfemi – PRESIDENT OF NIGERIAN STUDENTS – UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD

A BIG THANKS TO MY AMAZING BROTHERS FROM BRADFORD 4 BETTER FOR PROVIIND QUALITY VIDEO FOOTAGE INTERVIEWS – Kashif Ahmed AND Yasar Mohammed, I AM ALWAYS GRATEFUL.

MANY THANKS TO Anzir Boodoo for always supporting in the background – A GREAT AFRICA4U LEADER

Also in attendance were some other amazing guests – Ndidi Nkwopara OF THE LEEDS INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN FESTIVAL , DR Olushola Adeborode Kolawole – PRESIDENT OF THE NIGERIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BRADFORD , Bolu Fagborun BRADFORD BASED BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR Owumi David – BRADFORD BASED BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR and so many amazing people .

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.

A BIG 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

On Friday the 10th of February 2023, I was the Chair- person for a panel discussion organised by Bradford Council as part of Race Equality week. The interactive session was titled “WHO AM I“. The theme was on Identity and a sense of belonging.

2022 EVENT PORTFOLIO 

IT WAS A PROFOUND PLEASURE TO ORGANISE THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT FOR THE 8TH YEAR ON FRIDAY THE 28TH OF OCTOBER 2022

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING KEY SPEAKERS.

MR Roland Butcher – First Black Cricketer to represent England

MR Iso Bassey – Founder of the Cross River Movement

Bradford based Jerry Red Dred Crawford – Founder of Collective Impact

Bradford born Anthony Peltier – Retired School Head Teacher and retired Senior Police Officer

Rico Jakk – Advocate for African heritage

Thank you to Sir Enotie Paul Ogbebor for your brotherly support on the day and sharing your knowledge

A BIG THANK YOU to are amazing performing artists – London based Jennifer Sobola and Bradford based Sinead Campbell

Special thanks to our media partners for this event, Black owned MBI Visuals managed by Malakai Israel,. Yusef Alam of Telegraph and Argus Newspapers and Steve Mulindwa

Thank again to amazing supporters Ebele ObumseluAnzir BoodooGogo Anyanwu Jr.Debbie GoltEric ReverenceAndrew Morrison and so many others present on the day .

Thank you to my amazing sister Nicolette Fernandez Okewole for all your selfless support

A SUCCESSFUL BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS AND AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR BRADFORD COMMUNITY HEROES AT THE CITY LIBRARY IN BRADFORD – FRIDAY THE 21ST OF OCTOBER

The Soul of any community lives within the heart of its people.

Even the cruel rain and the heavy traffic was not enough to prevent A FULL HOUSE AT THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS WHICH TOOK PLACE AT THE CITY LIBRARY on Friday the 21st of October

I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUINTY TO THANK THE FOLLOWING KEY SPEAKERS WHO REMINDED US OF WHAT BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND AFRICAN HERITAGE TRULY STANDS FOR

MANY THANKS TO

MR Gogo Anyanwu Jr. – PHD RESEARCHER UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS AND PROFESSIONAL VISUAL ARTIST

Rico Jakk – PAN -AFRICAN ADVOCATE AND CHARITY FOUNDER , WHO TRAVELLED ALL THE WAY FROM NEWCASTLE

BRADFORD BORN ANTHONY PELTIER – SCHOOL HEADTEACHER AND COMMUNITY ADVOCATE

BRADFORD BORN Sinead Campbell – WHO ALSO ENTERTAINED THE AUDIENCE WITH SOME AMAZING MUSIC

AND THE AMAZING Jerry Red Dred Crawford– FOUNDER OF BLM Collective Impact

THANK YOU ALSO TO Tricia Arthur-Stubbs FOR THE AMAZING POETRY

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE AFRICA4U AWARD WINNERS 2022 – BRADFORD COMMUNITY HEROES AND SHEROES

THEY ARE :

Joy Josephine OF Citizen Coin Bradford

Nana Abena Owusuwaa Hagan – TV HOST OF THE INSIDE VIEW

Dominica Association of Bradford BD8 8ET WITH Gary Serrant

Maureen Rowe

SISTER CLEMENTINA

MR Bolu Fagborun – BRADFORD BASED BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR

Trey Hernandez Terrelonge CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR

VINCENT DESTOUCHE

2TSHIRT CIC Anthony Williams

YOU ARE ALL SIMPLY AMAZING

MANY THANKS TO Bradford 4 Better FOR THE AMAZING SUPPORT – Kashif AhmedYasar MohammedOsakwe Nonyelum Esther – KEEP SHINING ALWAYS

MANY THANKS TO Clara Opara, AND Anzir Boodoo – FOR YOUR SUPPORT BEHIND THE SCENE

TRUE CHANGE ALWAYS STARTS WITH US – let us continue to break barriers

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In May 2022, I was nominated Positive Role Model Award for Race, Religion and Faith at The National Diversity Awards 2022 in association with ITV NEWS

A SUCCESSFUL AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN ACHIEVERS IN WEST YORKSHIRE. – FRIDAY THE 6TH OF MAY 2022

The Soul of any community lives within the heart of its people.

It was a profound pleasure to organize The Africa4u Awards for African and Caribbean achievers living in West Yorkshire which took place on Friday the 6th of May at The City Library in Bradford.

It was an amazing evening of Award Recognitions, Motivational Talks, Networking and Light Refreshments.

ONCE AGAIN

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING AWARD RECIPIENTS – THEY WERE SIMPLY AMAZING

MR Jerry Red Dred Crawford– BASED IN BRADFORD

Tanya Vital BASED IN BRADFORD

Kaf Muscrat Canoville BASED IN BRADFRD

Owumi David BASED IN BRADFORD

NIGERIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BRADFORD- DR Olushola Adeborode Kolawolele

Dionne Edwards BASED IN LEEDS

Gogo Anyanwu BASED IN LEEDS

BARRISTER George Lawrence Badejo-Adegbengaga BASED IN HUDDERSFIELD

Linda Johnson BASED IN HUDDERSFIELD

NDIDI NKWOPARA BASED IN LEEDS Ariella Sheabutter

Osakwe Nonyelum Esther BASED IN BRADFORD

The stories of sheer resilience, triumph, hard work and consistency is a testimony of the great minds that live in our community .

Thank you also to our supporters -DR Sohail Abraham Ahmed of Bradford4Better Organization , Dionne V Hood of Bradford Libraries, Nana Abena Owusuwaa Hagan – amazing online TV host, and Citizen Coin Bradford – YOU ARE AMAZIING .

THE VIRTUAL BOOK LAUNCH OF MY 4TH PUBLISHED BOOK “THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE NAUGHTY’ took place on Saturday the 26th of Ferbruary 2022

THE KEY SPEAKERS INCLUDE

DR Sohail Abraham Ahmed – AWARD WINNING GP AND FOUNDING MEMBER OF Bradford 4 Better BASED IN BRADFORD

MR Iso Bassey – FOUNDER OF The Cross River Movement BASED IN UK AND NIGERIA

MR Roger Okewole – FOUNDER OF 9Ja Pop Art Graphic Arts BASED IN NEW JERSEY

Barbara Gwanmesia – BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR BASED IN ROTTERDAM

DR GERALDINE – LECTURER & ENTREPRENEUR BASED IN CAMEROON

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO WATCH THE VIRTUAL LAUNCH

2021  EVENT PORTFOLIO

A SUCCESFUL BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT IN THE HEART OF WEST YORKSHIRE The soul of any community lives in the heart of its people. On Monday the 4th of October,

We organized The BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS which took place at The City Library in Central Bradford. Many thanks to the amazing Dionne V Hood and team for providing us with the venue.

The theme of this years event was THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN SOCIETY AS BLACK PEOPLE. We were humbled to have THE DEPUTY MAYOR OF BRADFORD – Concillor Bev Mullaney in attendance, it was great to meet her for the first time

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MEDIA PARTNERS FOR THIS EVENT – Bradford 4 Better managed by Dr Sohail Abraham Ahmed and his amazing team,.

They conducted some amazing interviews and provided professional video footage which will soon be available. Watch this space for more updates on Bradford4Better on my International Blog

SPECIAL THANKS ALSO TO OUR AMAZING KEY SPEAKERS WHO HAVE NOT ONLY MADE PROFOUND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SPIRIT OF BLACK HISTORY, BUT WHO CONTINUE TO MAKE GREAT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF BRADFORD

A BIG THANK YOU TO

MR Charles Dacres – DIRECTOR OF BRADFORD HATE CRIME

MR Jerry Red Dred Crawford– ALL NATIONS UK AND COLLECTIVE IMPACT BLM

MR Kofi Amoateng– CEO FO YAM SPICE AFRICAN RESTAURANT, BRADFORD

Nana Abena Owusuwaa Hagan– TV HOST OF THE INSIDE VIEW

YOU WERE ALL SIMPLY AMAZING

THANK YOU TO SOME AMAZING COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO WERE ALSO IN ATTENDANCE

Many thanks to

Mick Chandsoor and team from THE BRADFORD CULTURE BID 2025 TEAM

KATH Kaf Muscrat Canoville OF BRADFORD COMMUNITY RADIO STATION

Matt Henderson – OF Bradford For Everyone

Irene Eribo Ani – THE CEO OF Ebony Ambassadors

AND MANY OTHERS

MANY THANKS ALSO TO OUR LEEDS REPRESENTATIVE OF AFRICA 4 U ASSOCIATION – MR Anzir Boodoo– YOUR COMMITMENT IS PROFOUND.

THE INTERFAITH VIRTUAL AWARDS AND COMMUNITY COHESION WEBINAR – A SUCCESSFUL EVENT IN WEST YORKSHIRE  – Saturday the 16th of January 

The aim of the event is to improve dialogue and community cohesion amongst people of different faiths and cultural backgrounds.

We recognised the achievements of Christians, Muslims, Hindus and people from a diverse range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

KEY SPEAKERS FOR THE EVENT INCLUDED:

MP PHILIP DAVIES – MP FOR SHIPLEY, WEST YORKSHIRE

DR CHRIS BEM – CONSULTANT & SURGEON AT BRADFORD TEACHING HOSPITAL

THE LEAP BRADFORD TEAM The Leap Bradford

Matt Henderson Bradford For Everyone

Ismael Lea South CEO OF THE SALAM PROJECT

SHEENA HUSSAIN – POET & ADVOCATE FOR HUMANITY FROM PAKISTAN

Dionne V Hood DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, BRADFORD LIBRARIES

THE YORKSHIRE AIR AMBULANCE TEAM

AND MANY MORE SPEAKERS

THE AWARDEES FOR THE INTERFAITH VIRTUAL AWARDS & COMMUNITY COHESION WEBINAR 2021 WERE:

1 UNITED SIKH ASSOCAITION FOR THE ELDERLY,BRADFORD

2 Newjoy International Gospel Church NEWJOY INTERNATIONAL GOSPEL CHURCH (INSPIRED BY AMAZING CHRISTIANS )

3 Indian Women’s Community UK

4 The-Salam Project-uk (INSPIRED BY AMAZING MUSLIMS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020  EVENT PORTFOLIO

BRADFORD INSPIRATIONAL WOMENS AWARDS – A SUCCESSFUL EVENT IN WEST YORKSHIRE

The Soul of any community lives within the heart of its people .
In recent years, we have been blessed to organise AFRICA4U AWARD community initiatives here in the UK, GERMANY, NETHERLANDS, ROMANIA, MALTA, SWITZERLAND, THE USA and NIGERIA

2019 EVENT PORTFOLIO 

It was a profound pleasure to be a Key Guest Speaker at the “MASTERPIECE SEMINAR” that took place at MIDLANDS HOTEL IN BRADFORD on saturday the 16th of November . The event was organized by AFRICA4U Award Winner, Business entrepreneur and Pastor Kofi Amoateng

I delivered a presentation titled “MY FIVE KEY RECIPES TO SUCCESS” as well as an exercise on Mindfulness

NOLLYWOOD EXCELLENCE AND LEADERSHIP AWARD RECOGNITION FOR MOST OUTSTANDING PROMOTER 2019 –  SUNDAY THE 27TH OF OCTOBER 2019

I WAS HUMBLED FOR THE PROFOUND RECOGNITION OF MOST OUTSTANDING PROMOTER 2019 ENDORSED BY THE MANAGEMENT OF NOLLYWOOD EXCELLENCE AND LEADERSHIP AWARDS (NELA).

ON FRIDAY THE 25^TH OF OCTOBER 2019, I WAS HUMBLED TO ORGANIZE THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT FOR THE 7TH YEAR IN A ROW IN CONJUNCTION WITH MP ALOK SHARMA

We made history on Friday the 25th of October , by organizing THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT FOR THE 7TH YEAR IN A ROW, and this was Our best ever event, since 2013.
Words will never be able to describe the passion, the devotion and the loyalty of all our family, friends, followers and great community achievers who have supported our journey in recent years and if you missed out on last Fridays event, all I can say you missed out on a great memorable day

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR FIVE KEY SPEAKERS ON THE DAY , (WHO ARE SIMPLY NATURAL ORATORS)

Louise Chandler from Barbadoes – A Multi award winner , A Media and PR Communications manager as well as former presenter for BBC Radio Berkshire,

12 year old Latoya Likambi from Cameroon ( who is already a published author at a very early age ) in the company of her mother DrSylvia Forchap-Likambi ( THEY TRAVELED ALL THE WAY FROM LIVERPOOL)

Stephen Ssalii from Uganda – The President of Mariandina Research foundation,

Mr Mazi Obi Okoli from Nigeria – The President of The Congress of Igbo Leaders UK as well as a Nollywood actor

Donald Wasterfall from Zimbabwe – A business entrepreneur and African thought leader .

YOU ALL ARE A BIG BLESSING TO LIFE

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE AMAZING Hagen Clara Meierdierks WHO TRAVELLED ALL THE WAY FROM GERMANY – MULTI AWARD WINNER, PUBLISHED AUTHOR AND HUMANITARIAN- YOU WERE SIMPLY AMAZING, THE AUDIENCE LOVED YOU, AND WE WILL KEEP YOU POSTED WITH NEXT YEARS EVENT

THANK YOU TO AN OVERWHELMING MUSICAL PERFORMANCE BY MULTI AWARD WINNER PERFORMANCE ARTIST Tsungai Tsikirai TRAVELLING ALL THE WAY FROM MAIDENHEAD SUPPORTED BY Tomson Chauke TRAVELLING ALL THE WAY FROM, READING

SPECIAL THANKS TO THESE AMAZING COMMUNITY ACHIEVERS WHO ALSO SPOKE IN OUR 2 MINUTES PRESENTATION SESSION

AUNT Norma Agoro Kesington AND AUNT Lucille Arokodare – OF THE NIGERIAN WEST INDIAN ASSOCIATION – AN ASSOCIATION OF WEST INDIAN WOMEN IN NIGERIA MARRIED TO NIGERIAN MEN

DR Abimbola Gbemi Alao TRAVELLING ALL THE WAY FROM PLYMOUTH – LECTURER AND PAN AFRICANIST THOUGHT LEADER

Dr-Abbey Akinoshun – OUR GREAT COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR

Ayan De First-Cultural Icon – A PROFOUND CULTURE AMBASSADOR BEYOND WORDS

Nia Imara – PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Lydia Tett Olet – THE CEO OF KENYA IN THE PARK

Kehinde Ogunlabi – FOUNDER OF MANHOOD ACADEMY

THANK YOU ALSO TO ONE OF OUR SPECIAL GUESTS OF HONOR – CHIEF DR Dapo Williams – I AM VERY HUMBLED BY YOUR SUPPORT SIR

MR Olayomi Koiki – CEO OF KOIKI MEDIA – I AM GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT ON THE DAY WITH THE MEDIA COVERAGE

Archie Hammond AND THE STAR RADIO UK TEAM- I AM GRATEFUL FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT OVER THE YEARS

A SUCCESSFUL AFRICA4U  AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN BRADFORD AT CITY LIBRARY, 

It was a full house today at the City Library, Bradford, West Yorkshire as we organized for the very first time THE AFRICA4U ACHIEVERS AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN BRADFORD as part of Black History Month .
This well attend free event at west Yorkshire attracted community achievers from different social background who all had an inspirational story

TV GUEST ON NATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY (NTA CHANNEL 2)

It was a pleasure to be a TV GUEST on NATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY (NTA CHANNEL 2) in April 2019 on the #hangingouttv show with the amazing TV host – Yetunde Aremu, I was on air to discuss the journey of organizing The Black History Month Celebrations at The UK House of Parliament for six years in a row

TV GUEST ON LAGOS TELEVISION (LTV)

It was a pleasure to be a TV GUEST on LAGOS TELEVISION LTV  in April 2019 , I was on air to discuss the journey of organizing The Black History Month Celebrations at The UK House of Parliament for six years in a row

GUEST ON CITY FM 103.5 LAGOS 

It was a pleasure to be a GUEST on CITY FM 103.5 with Emma Agaji  in April 2019 , I was on air to discuss the journey of organizing The Black History Month Celebrations at The UK House of Parliament for six years in a row

GUEST ON RADIO ONE, IKOYI, LAGOS 

It was a pleasure to be a GUEST on RADIO ONE, IKOYI, LAGOS in April 2019 , I was on air to discuss the journey of organizing The Black History Month Celebrations at The UK House of Parliament for six years in a row

TEAM BUILDING MOTIVATIONAL SESSION WITH THE NIGERIAN COMMUNITY IN BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND 

It was a pleasure to facilitate a team building motivational session with the Nigerian community in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Saturday the 2nd of February 2019, I also engaged in talks which involved more collaborations and initiatives in Northern Ireland

HUMBLED TO RECEIVE MY 20TH AWARD ON THE 4TH OF JANUARY 2019 IN LONDON

I WAS HUMBLED TO RECEIVE MY 20TH AWARD ON FRIDAY THE 4TH OF JANUARY AT THE LEWINSON CENTRE, I65 HIGH STREET LONDON FOR SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOLS NABSS Awards 2018.

2018 PORTFOLIO 

ON FRIDAY THE 2ND OF NOVEMBER , I WAS A GUEST SPEAKER AT THE AFRO BLOGGERS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION IN BERLIN, GERMANY 

The very first ever AFRO BLOGGERS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION,  took place on Friday the 2^nd of November 2018 at SRH Hochschule, Berlin, Germany attracting the very best and passionate of African Bloggers who travelled from as far as Nigeria, Finland and many other countries and cities.

The theme of the event was OUR IMAGE, OUR VOICE, OUR STORY  AND WAS INSPIRED BY Mr Samson Itodo, The Afro Biz Germany as well as other initiatives who partnered to organized this amazing event

It was a profound pleasure to be one of the Key speakers at  THE ever AFRO BLOGGERS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION to talk about “THE SPIRIT OF DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICAN COMMUNITIES”

The Special Guest of honour was HE AMB YUSUF MAITAMA TUGGAR-   The Nigerian High commissioner to Germany.

The event also had some profound guests and speakers including Mr Femi Awoniyi, founder of African courier,  others included Grace Evaly (Nollywood icon in Germany), Robert Quarshie (Founder of Fintech), Binta Fatty from The Gambia (Advocate for FGM ), Elvis Fuamba, who came in all the way from Finland  (The Chairman of Afrofinns), Nzie Fanny (Business entrepreneur and make up artist), Steve Odhiambo (Business Entrepreneur) and many other passionate bloggers making a huge impact in their various cities

ON FRIDAY THE 26^TH OF OCTOBER 2018, I WAS HUMBLED TO ORGANIZE THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT FOR THE 6TH YEAR IN A ROW IN CONJUNCTION WITH MP ALOK SHARMA AND CO-HOSTED BY MP HELEN GRANT

We had speakers and special guests that travelled from Nigeria, Ghana, The States and many other regions,

All of our invited guests  travelled from as far as Manchester, Middlesbrough, Leeds, Bradford , Bristol, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Reading, Nottingham and so many other cities in The UK

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THE FOLLOWING  INSPIRATIONAL KEY SPEAKERS WHO DELIVERED POWERFUL PRESENTATIONS

BARRISTER Eyo O. Ekpo – EXECUTIVE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AT GE, POLITICIAN , ENTREPRENEUR AND ASPIRING GOVERNOR FOR CROSS RIVER STATE (VISITING ALL THE WAY FROM NIGERIA )
PROFESSOR Kehinde Andrews – BLACK STUDIES , BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY (1ST EVER BLACK STUDIES DEGREE PROGRAMME IN EUROPE )
DR Tokie Laotan Brown – (BASED IN IRELAND) ECONOMIST, AUTHOR, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER AND FOUNDER OF WOMENS FUND HOME
Esther Stanford-Xosei – INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED JURISCONSULT, POLICY ANALYST AND BROADCASTER

Alhaji Umar Farouk Mahama – Politican,, Business Entrepreneur and community ambassador – (VISITING ALL THE WAY FROM GHANA)

MR DONALD WATERFALLS FROM ZIMBABWE

SPECIAL THANKS ALSO TO THE AMAZING AWARD WINNER Angelique Monét FROM THE U.S.A FOR HER PROFOUND AND COLORFUL PERFORMANCE ON THE DAY

SPECIAL THANKS TO ELDER E Antonette Clarke Akalanne , WHO TRAVELED ALL THE WAY FROM BRISTOL TO DELIVER AN INSPIRATIONAL POEM ON THE WINDRUSH

PICTURE ABOVE – OUR BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT FOR THE SIXTH YEAR IN A ROW 

I WAS A GUEST SPEAKER FOR AN INITIATIVE ORGANISED BY THE MIDDLESBROUGH LABOUR BLACK AND ETHNIC MINORITY FORUM

I WAS A GUEST SPEAKER FOR A COMMUNITY INITIATIVE FOR THE YOUTH, WHICH TOOK PLACE IN MIDDLESBROUGH ORGANISED BY THE MIDDLESBROUGH LABOUR BLACK AND ETHNIC MINORITY FORUM

It was a profound pleasure to be a GUEST SPEAKER at an inspirational community youth initiative organized by Middlesbrough Labour Black & Minority Ethnic Forum hosted by Comr Olalekan Odedeyi in the heart of Middlebrough together with another amazing GUEST SPEAKER – Mr Samuel Obeghe Sam Uel

The theme was on the importance of being a COMMUNITY CHAMPION in the world we live in today and how important it was for the YOUTH to be the change they want to see in society

Thank you to Comr Olalekan Odedeyi and team for organizing this great initiative and touching the hearts of many communities

I was humbled to honor African Achievers in Switzerland with Africa4u Awards,,as part of  THE FIRST EVER AFRICAN INTERRACIAL FESTIVAL IN BASEL, SWITZERLAND 

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THE FIRST EVER AFRICAN INTERRACIAL FESTIVAL TOOK PLACE ON FRIDAY THE 29TH OF JUNE AND SATURDAY THE 30TH OF JUNE IN BASEL SWITZERLAND 
This inspirational African initiative attracted audiences from neighbouring FRANCE, neighbouring GERMANY, THE UK and different regions around the world with special live musical performances from West Africa, Jamaica and Brazil

I was humbled to organize THE TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ INTERNATIONAL ONLINE POETRY COMPETITION IN APRIL 2018

THE COMPETITION IS SPONSORED BY Tony Tokunbo Fernandez, TO ENCOURAGE THE ART OF WRITING AMONG VARIOUS NEW AND UPCOMING POETS AND WRITERS ACROSS TO GLOBE AND TO PROMOTE THEIR WORK ON LITERARY INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, ONLINE MAGAZINES, AND BLOG.

2017 PORTFOLIO 

I was humbled to organize THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT FOR THE 5TH YEAR IN A ROW in conjunction with the UK Minister for Employment and The MP for Reading West – MP  Alok Sharma    

The Speakers were simply amazing
SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OUR SPEAEKRS FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT 2017

MR Dean Okai – FOUNDER OF THE SOLUTION ROOM AND OWNER OF SUITS DIRECT
22 YEAR OLD MR Philip Nosa-Adam – OUR YOUNGEST SPEAKER EVER – SOFTWARE DEVELOPER AND CREATOR OF THE FIRST EVER EFIK LANGUAGE LEARNING APP ON GOOGLE PLAY
MR Nicholas Walker FROM TRINIDAD- LECTURER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF READING

MR Abbey King Khawaja – INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR, PEACE ADVOCATE AND BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR

SPECIAL THANKS ALSO TO Eku McGred FROM SIERRA LEONE FOR A PROFUOND POETRY PERFORMANCE

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR – MR Boma Douglas – CHAIRMAN OF CANUK – CENTRAL ASSOCIATION FOR NIGERIANS IN THE UK

AND ALSO TO MR Henry E Ekezie– THE PRESIDENT OF THE NIGERIAN MALTESE ASSOCIATION WHO FLEW IN ALL THE WAY FROM MALTA FOR THE EVENT

THE SOUL OF ANY GREAT COMMUNITY IS INSPIRED BY GREAT MINDS WHO MAKE THINGS HAPPEN, A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE WHO ALSO SPOKE YESTERDAY AT THE OUR BLACK HISTORY MONTHS CELEBRATIONS AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT AND WHO ALSO CONTINUE TO DO AMAZING WORK

CHIEF MRS YEMISI SANUS Yem A Stars I – COMMUNITY ADVOCATE AND FOUNDER OF IDAY FOUNDATION

MR Richard Duke– PRESIDENT OF THE EFIK LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION

PRINCE Eze Ihenacho– HUMANITARIAN AND PUBLISHED AUTHOR

MERCIA COMMUNITY AWARENESS ADVOCATE

MR JIMMY Jimmy Eniola– PRESIDENT OF HEN FOUNDATION

ANGIE Angie Amra AndersonN- INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADOR OF AFRICAN ART, MUSIC AND CULTURE, TEACHER AND FOUNDER OF AMRA PRODUCTIONS

Nia Imara – PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOLS
MR Tunji Bigsam Offeyi – COMMUNITY AMBASADOR AND POET

MR Archie Graham FROM GAMBIA- PRESIDENT OF AFRICENTRIC EVENTS

MRS Elizabeth Sama ObileyeYE – BUSINESS AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR AND COMMUNITY ADVOCATE

SPECIAL THANKS ALSO TO OUR AMAZING MEDIA AND SUPPORITNG PARTNERS WHO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT ME ON EVERY LITTLE WAY

DE OSA CATERING SERVICES – MANAGED BY Rita Osa
FOCUS AFRICA – MANAGED BY Focus Atta
9jadiaspora – MANAGED BY Mr Toibudeen Oduniyii
STAR RADIO UK- Streaming live on the day
OUTERGLOBE -MANAGED BY Debbie Golt
True-African Heritage-Awardse– MANAGED BY Rukayat Aderewa Akanke
LEADERSHIP MIND AMBASSADORS managed by IfeanyiChukwu Petwise – Infopreneurr
SMP PRODUCTIONS AND STEVE Steve Mulindwa PRODUCTIONS
INPHOTOPIA PHOTOGRAPHY MANAGED BY Dark Zac
Steve Mulindwa VIDEO PRODUCTIONS AND SIMBA MEDIA PRODUCTIONS

Our History , Our Stories and Our real life experiences are part of the shades that influence each moment of Life,
Lets continue to set the tone of our narrative, lets continue to produce more great work and more success stories.
BRING OUT THE LEADER IN YOU, WATCH THIS SPACE FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS, UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT 2018

MY LECTURE AND AWARD INITIATIVE IN ROMANIA, PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY AIDROM ROMANIA, BASCA ROMANIA AND AMBASADA TIMISOARA

CHANGE WE WANT TO SEE IN SOCIETY” which took place at the The Ambasada, Anton Seiller 2, TIMISOARA , ROMANIA
This initiative would not have been possible without the support from AIDROM TIMISOARA, BASCA TIMISOARA and AMBASADA TIMISOARA, I am humbled by the support to say the least.
A Big congratulations also to three amazing people who were honoured with AFRICA4U ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS IN ROMANIA

Congratulations DR Henry Osakwee, An amazing Doctor and Community humanitarian who has lived in Romania for so many years – May you continue to make the most of life each day
Congratulations to Professor Harbu for all the great work you do in the community. Professor Alina Barbu travelled all the way from Constanta , Romania to attend this event. You are blessed

Congratulations also to Okeigbo Chris Social Intar-cultutal mediator , who has also lived in Romania for many years, Keep doing great things
Being the Change we want to see in society starts from us, We have what it takes to take ownership of the present moment with patience, passion and perseverance.
CHANGE STARTS WITH US, WE ARE THE FUTURE

TONY HONORED BY THE UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION UK WITH AN PEACE AMBASSADOR AWARD TO BE COME AN AMBASSADOR OF PEACE 

It was a profound pleasure and honour to be named “ AMBASSADOR FOR PEACE” and to receive “THE AMBASSADOR FOR PEACE AWARD” which was presented to me by The Universal Peace Federation on Saturday the 20^th of May as part of “THE AFRICA DAY CELEBRATIONS”  held at THE UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION  HEADQUARTERS  in London.

I was also one of the Key Speakers at The AFRICA DAY CELEBRATIONS organized by The Universal Peace Federation .

My talk was on “The Importance of Africans being The change we  want to see in society and the need to achieve more success stories that will inspire new generations

AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN MALTA – WE ORGANIZED THE FIRST EVER AWARDS FOR AFRICAN MIGRANTS IN THE HISTORY OF MALTA 

It was a pleasure to organize THE FIRST EVER AWARDS for African Migrants in The History of MALTA, which took place on Friday the 3rd of February at MICRO FINANCE LIMITED, Old Bakery Road, Valetta, MALTA.
The Event was hosted in conjunction with African Media Association Malta and supported by Simba Smp Productions. SMP was available on the day to provide Video Coverage

BLACK HISTORY MONTHS CELEBRATIONS AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT ORGANISED BY TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ FOR THE 5TH YEAR IN A ROW-  DATE AND DAY  TO BE CONFIRMED FOR OCTOBER 2017

FOR SPONSORSHIP QUERIES , CONTACT ME TODAY 

MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW WITH REGARDS TO OUR INTERNATIONAL INITIATIVES FOR 2017 

2016 PORTFOLIO 

I was humbled to have organised The Black History Month Celebrations at The UK House of Parliament for the fourth year in a row on an amazing and inspirational day that attracted Historians ,Politicians, Community Leaders and Role models from at least 21 Countries of origin.
Thursday the 27th of October 2016 was an amazing day for all who attended. We had a full house

SPEAKER FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS, UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT 2016,

DR Winston George Ellis – BLACK BRITISH CELEBRITY ACTOR (PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN AND DARK KNIGHT) DR ELLIS IS ALSO A THREE TIMES WORLD MARTIAL ARTS CHAMPION

MR Richard Duke– SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR, HUMAN CAPITAL STRATEGIST AND COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR . MR DUKE IS ALSO THE CO-FOUNDER OF THE EFIK HISTORY PROJECT- AN AMAZING SOCIAL NETWORK OF OVER 10,000 MEMBER BASED IN THE UK, USA, CUBA AND NIGERIA

Mrs Joan Henshaw who spoke on behalf of MR James Henshaw JUNIOR – FOUNDER OF THE JAMES ENE HENSHAW FOUNDATION. THE LATE DR JAMES ENE HENSHAW WAS THE FIRST AFRICAN INDIGENOUS PLAYWRIGHT TO BE PUBLISHED INTERNATIONALLY

MR David Smith– DIRECTOR OF THE BRITISH AFRICAN BUSINESS ALLIANCE

MR ARTHUR TORRINGTON- – PROJECT DIRECTOR OF WINDRUSH FOUNDATION & CO-FOUNDER OF THE OLAUDAH EQUIANO SOCIETY

CHIEF MRS YEMISI SANUSI Yem A Stars– DIRECTOR OF IDAY INTERNATIONAL BELGIUM AND PRESIDENT OF IDAY UNITED KINGDOM

It was a profound pleasure to also have His Excellency The Sierra Leone High Commissioner to The UK and Ireland H.E Sir Edward M Turay who was present at our event. He gave am amazing talk themed on Slavery and also commended me on my work over the years. Thank you for your support Sir. I am deeply humbled

Thank you also to Mr Abbey King Khawaja an amazing Business Entrepreneur who also gave an inspirational closing speech which touched our audience to the point of tears. You added colour to our day . I look forward to seeing you soon Sir

Thank you also to The Secretary General of The Universal Peace Federation , Mr Robin Marsh who was also in attendance. You are a great man and I am so proud of your initiative

Steven Kasambaa from Uganda is the Founder of The African Cultural Arts Development. He entertained the auidence with his beautiful music.

KEY SPEAKER AT THE THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON CULTURAL DIPLOMACY and THE COMMONWEALTH invited by THE UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION and THE INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL DIPLOMACY

I was  humbled to have been invited by THE UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION and THE INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL DIPLOMACY as one of THE SPEAKERS at THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON CULTURAL DIPLOMACY and THE COMMONWEALTH which took place in London in October 2016
The title of my talk was  themed “Celebrating Black History Month”

THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OXBRIDGE TUTORIAL COLLEGE  – SUNDAY THE 21ST OF AUGUST, IKEJA LAGOS

THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH inspired by Tony Tokunbo Eteka Fernandez in partnership with OXBRIDGE TUTORIAL COLLEGE took  place on Sunday the 21st of August at 12 Noon at The UTC HALL, OXBRIDGE TUTORIAL COLLEGE, 49 SOBO AROBIODU STREET, GRA IKEJA, LAGOS, NIGERIA

Tony honoured the following people with AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH 2016

1. Abdul-Raheem Agoro-Kesington – RADIO PRESENTER FOR iGroove Radio STATION AND Top Radio 90.9 FM, LAGOS

2. IfeanyiChukwu Petwise Msp – INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER, GOSPEL ARTIST ,, CEO OF LEADERSHIP MIND AMBASSADORS ONLINE INTERNATIONAL AWARD

3. Ben Edem– DIRECTOR OF YOUTH SPEAKERS, INSTITUTE OF NIGERIA
4. NG Onyeukwu Shangalo – INSPIRATIONAL PERFORMING ARTISTS MANAGED BY Don Zubi ENTERTAINMENT AND Don Zubi Song Writter
5. Iaspire Radio STATION INSPIRED BY LADY Mercy Makinde

6. Debbie Braide – INSPIRATIONAL YOUTH AMBASSADOR AND Ambassador for Cecilia Eyo Ekpenyong Foundation

7. Agbonzikilo Franklin Osasere – INSPIRATIONAL PERFORMING ARTIST AND COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR

8. Okoli Chuka – STUDENT LEADER, ACTIVIST, ENTREPRENEUR AND INSPIRATIONAL COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR
9. ESSIET NSUDOH – MULTI – AWARD WINNING RADIO PRESENTER – RADIO AKWA IBOM 90.5 (Rockyfeller Nsudoh )
10 REBRAND NIGERIAN YOUTHS IN GHANA – MANAGED BY COMRADE Barry Ndu N

11. Oxbridge Tutorial College , IKEJA LAGOS

A BIG THANK YOU TO DR Alistair Soyode – CEO OF BEN TV, who took time out from a busy schedule to attend the event and give advice to youth, May your paths continue to be filled with great manifestations

A BIG THANK YOU ALSO TO MR Toibudeen Oduniyi – THE FOUNDER OF 9jadiaspora and Cyborg UK who was also present at the event as a KEY SPEAKER. Mr Oduniyi also shared strories from the past with the Youth. Wishing you many more years ahead of success and precious moment

THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE AFRICANS IN NEW JERSEY & NEW YORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 9JA POP ARTS, NEW JERSEY – SUNDAY THE  20TH OF MARCH AT THE MEETING ROOM, WEST ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY,46 MOUNT PLEASANT AVENUE, WEST ORANGE,NEW JERSEY, NJ07052, USA

Tony Tokunbo Eteka Fernandez IN CONJUNCTION WITH 9Ja Pop Art Graphic Arts Exhibition organised the first ever  Africa4u Awards for People of Colour in New Jersey and New York, ON SUNDAY THE 20TH OF MARCH at the MEETING ROOM, WEST ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY,46 MOUNT PLEASANT AVENUE, WEST ORANGE,NEW JERSEY, NJ07052

I WAS A GUEST ON WBGO JAZZ 88.3 F.M, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, U.S.A WITH Mr Douglas Doyle – The News Director for WBOG JAZZ 88.3 F.M, NEWARK

I spoke about my Published work, my International initiatives, my vision for the youth, my brand and THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRCANS IN NEW JERSEY AND NEW YORK I WAS ORGANISING IN THE UNITED STATES ,

IN THIS PICTURE BELOW, MYSELF WITH MR DOUG – THE NEWS DIRECTOR FOR WBOG JAZZ RADIO STATION, NEW JERSEY 

IN THIS PICTURE BELOW, MYSELF WITH THE WIFE OF SIR MICHAEL CARVIN. MR CARVIN IS A VERY POPULAR JAZZ ENTREPRENEUR/DRUMMER

THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN BERKSHIRE

The Africa4u Awards for Africans in Berkshire took place as part of The official launch of the AfriCaAh Charity inspired by Israel Onoriode on Saturday the 10th of December 2016

The evening was amazing themed with a Pan – African consciousness to learn from our past and rich history to develop and create more success stories for the present and the future

Two Sisters (9 YEARS OLD UGOMMA AND 10 YEARS OLD ADA ) also became the youngest recipients ever to win  THE AFRICA4U AWARDS 

UGOMMA UZOKEWELU

Ugomma Uzokwelu was born in Sweden and moved with her parents and siblings to Reading 8 years ago.

She is 9 years old and a pupil at Loddon Primary School Earley Wokingham Borough District. She is currently in Year 5.

Ugomma is a very good student and exceptionally good in everything she does. She believes that anything worth doing at all should be done very well.

She is very much into sports and a member of the school football team. This year she was very influential in getting her school football team emerge the champions in Wokingham Borough Council.

She also plays football every Saturday at Prospect football academy.

Apart from football, Ugomma is very good in Gymnastics and can summersault and do others forms of complex acrobatic displays with ease.

ADAEZE UZOKEWELU

Adaeze Tess Uzokwelu was born in Sweden and moved with her parents and siblings to Reading 8 years ago.

She is 10 years old and a pupil at Loddon Primary School Earley Wokingham Borough District. She is currently in Year 6 and getting ready for an admission into secondary school.

Adaeze has won several awards at her school for her writing skills. She is an avid reader of books and has read virtually all of the books in her school Library. For her, a day gone without reading a book is a day not well spent.

She also writes short stories and poems.

She believes that the world should be made a better place for children so that they can make their own contribution to humanity. Like she says, a world without children would be very boring and is  better left unimagined.

Adaeze is very proud of her very cute voice and is a member of her school choir. She has participated in several singing competitions and believes her good voice would one day win the XFACTOR competition anytime she makes up her mind to compete.

MY INTERVIEW WITH THE MP FOR NEWCASTLE CENTRAL AND THE SHADOW MINISTER FOR CULTURE AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY, MP Chi Onwurah    JANUARY 2016 

THE THEME OF THIS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WAS THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING OUR HISTORY, TELLING OUR STORIES AND SETTING EXAMPLE.

2015 PORTFOLIO 

IT WAS A PROFOUND PRIVILEGE TO ORGANISE THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT ON TUESDAY THE 20TH OF  OCTOBER  2015 FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW.

As aslways, The Sponsor for this event was MP ALOK SHARMA-   THE MP FOR READING WEST

Special guests on the day included the following people

MP Chi Onwurah – THE MP OF NEWCASTLE CENTRAL – WHO ALSO GAVE A SPEECH AT THE EVENT

MP ANNE MCLAUGHLIN – THE MP FOR GLASGOW – WHO GAVE A SPEECH AT THE EVENT

MR Babatunde Loye – THE CHAIRMAN OF CANUK – (NIGERIANS IN THE UK )

MR Robin Marsh – THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE UNIVERSAL PEACE FOUNDATION

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR KEY GUEST SPEAKERS FOR 2015- THEY WERE AMAZING, HERE ARE THEIR NAMES BELOW

Tony Warner– CEO AND FOUNDER OF Black History Walks
Charmaine Simpson – DIRECTOR OF Black HistoryStudies
ALHAJ DR IBRAHIM K ASANTE ( Ibrahim Asante) FOUNDER OF SIGNIFICANT INTERNATIONAL TRAINING SYSTEMS
DR James Heartfield – LECTURER, HISTORIAN AND AUTHOR
Lee Meta Jasper– COMMUNITY ACTIVIST AND HUMANITARIAN

A BIG THANK YOU TO THE PERFORMING ARTISTS 2015- I AM PROUD OT HAVE BOTH OF YOU AS FRIENDS

Deoba Authentic – CELEBRITY DEEJAY, RADIO HOST AND PERFROMING ARTIST

Jennifer Sobola – PERFORMING ARTIST

A BIG THANK YOU ALSO TO MY MEDIA PARTNERS WHO DID AN AMAZING JOB AT THE EVENT- YOU ARE THE HEART AND SOUL OF THE COMMUNITY
Effycom Pro Duction- VIDEO FOOTAGE ON THE DAY – Ethel Elaka Gondwe

Marketing Ministers UK– OUR DRINKS SPONSORS FOR THE EVENT
ZIMLINK – Dark Zac AND Simba Smp – RESPONSIBLE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO FOOTAGE
Pamtengo RADIO STATION MANAGED BY King Mambo – LIVE STREAMING ON THE DAY, SOUND AND MUSIC
TrueAfrican Heritage – PHOTOGRAPHY by Rukayat Aderewa Basaru
9jadiaspora- SOCIAL MEDIA
Mr & Miss Black Beauty Universal Pageants BY Alicia Queen– SOCIAL MEDIA
Focus Organization MANAGED BY Atta Kouassii –
The Outerglobe presented by Debbie Golt on Resonance FM (104.4FM London (Soon to be DAB) and www.resonancefm.com
A HEALTHY HAPPY YOU – DESIGN managed by Charmaine Tesaga
Esoe Remo – DESIGN AND SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTION
AFRICA4U – EMPOWERMENT, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY COHESION
Africana Project UK BY Richard Oluyinka
DEOASA CATERING BY Rita Madu-West
PRESIDENT OF AFRICAN SOCIETY – UNIVERSITY OF BUCKINGHAMNwilo Onyeka Trinity
Kehinde S. Olaleye – PRESIDENT OF Nigeriasociety Londonmet

KANDA BONGOMAN- one of AFRICA,S GREATEST MUSICIANS and The King of Kwasa Kwasa –   HONOURED WITH ONE OF OUR AFRICA4U OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 

The 26th of July 2015 was a historic day for AFRICAN MUSIC LOVERS in the city of London as The Joyful Noise production initiative organised and amazing event- TheKanda Bongo Man Live @RICHMIX – Celebrating 25 Years of JOYFUL NOISE.

We had the pleasure of interviewing one of AFRICA,S GREATEST MUSICIANS Sir Kanda Bongo Man – The King of Kwasa Kwasa who has implemented structural changes toCongolese Soukous Music

Kanda Bongo Man was also honoured with our Africa4U OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD for his profound contribution to AFRICAN MUSIC INDUSTRY and the legacy he continues to create

MY SATIRICAL POEM AIRED ON BBC RADIO TO MARK THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RACE ELECTION ACT 

This year marks The 50th celebration of the Race relations act.
The act was drafted in direct response to the hostility and discrimination shown to Black and asian immigrants who were faced with all kinds of prejudices with regards to work, housing and equal opportunities.
The successful boycott of a bus company in Bristol led to the emergence of The Race relations act in 1965 which then became a turning point for change.
The Activist, Paul Stephenson played a very major role at the time.
This week, I was approached by BBC RADIO to compose a poem to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Race relations act.

ON FRIDAY THE 12TH OF JUNE, THE Africa4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN THE UK, TOOK PLACE AT THE The White Lion, Streatham, SOUTH LONDON. once again organised by Tony Fernandez

TEN INSPIRATIONAL COMMUNITY AMBASSADORS WERE HONOURED BY TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ WITH  AFRICA4U OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS FOR ALL THEIR GREAT WORK IN THE UK

THE WINNERS OF THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN THE UK 2015 can be found below

1.  Rukayat-  ADEBEAUTY LOVE
2. Ethel Elaka Gondiwe
3. Alicia Martina Hixon
4. Israel Onoriode
5. Henry Nwiido
6. Jen Titi lola
7. Deoba Authentic
8. ZIMLINK
9. Abdul Kareem (ISMILE PHOTOS )
10. 9JADIASPORA

MY INTERVIEW WITH MP ALOK SHARMA, THE MP FOR READING WEST AND THE SPONSOR FOR THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS THAT I ORGANISE AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT (I ALSO PRESENTED MP SHAMRA WITH AN AWARD ON THE DAY)

On Friday the 10^th of April , I interviewed Alok Sharma in his Reading Office for the 2^ndtime.

Mr Simba of SMP also offered support on the day and filmed the interview.

Alok went into detail to and spoke about some of the campaigns he intended to implement if he was re-elected.  He also spoke about his tenure in the last 5 years, which is undoubtfully a testimony of success especially for the local residents of Reading who will be more than eager to vote Alok Sharma for a second term

I presented Alok Sharma with A Special Outstanding Achievement award on behalf of my brand for the interest and support he had offered African Communities in Reading in the last 5 years.

The first time I ever heard him speak was also a moment I will never forget, he was addressing a group of African Entrepreneurs and he reminded them, that part of his role as MP for Reading  West was to support and nurture community ideas and initiatives, he also went on to say that if anyone had any ideas to discuss with him, they should not think twice about approaching it.

After that speech, I walked up to him in Parliament as he was about to leave the room, our initial conversation was the start of great partnership .

MP Alok Sharma was the first MP I ever got to interview on The International  Radio Talk  Show I produced, My Sister and Husband were visiting from  The States at the time and also met him at our Studio in Reading,

I will never forget her first words when she met him “He is such a gentleman, He speaks with passion, You can tell that he really cares about local people”

In 2013 , for the very first time, I organised The Black History Month Celebrations at The UK House of Parliament. A platform was created for 10 African Achievers, Entrepreneurs to speak on the day and four performing artists.

Among the Special Guests on the day was MP Helen Grant- The Minister for Justice and Women Equalities

In 2014, I was also given the go ahead to organise The Black History Month Celebrations at The UK House of Parliament again,   A platform was created for 8 African Achievers, Entrepreneurs to speak on the day and two  performing artists.

The Special guest on the day was Mr Kola Karim-  CEO of Shoreline Oil Nigeria- who flew in from Nigeria specifically for the event.

Both Black History Month Celebrations I organised  at The UK House of Parliament were sponsored by MP Alok Sharma.

In 2015, I also organised THE AFRICA4U ONLINE AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN EUROPE

THE OFFICIAL WINNERS OF THESE AWARD CERTIFICATES were based in several countries around Europe

In 2015, I also organised THE TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ INTERNATIONAL ONLINE POETRY COMPETITION FOR POETS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. 

The competition was very keenly contested with loads of entries. Ten fantastic poets were shortlisted and in the end, 3 Poets won Gold, Silver and Bronze

ADEDAYO AGARAU-   WINNER OF THE  TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ INTERNATIONAL ONLINE POETRY COMPETITION FOR POETS FROM AROUND THE WORLD 2015

WALE OWOADE  RUNNER UP OF THE TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ INTERNATIONAL ONLINE POETRY COMPETITION FOR POETS FROM AROUND THE WORLD 2015

WILLIAMS –   THIRD PLACE WINNER OF THE HE TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ INTERNATIONAL ONLINE POETRY COMPETITION FOR POETS FROM AROUND THE WORLD2015

PORTFOLIO 2014 

MY INTERVIEW WITH  THE PRINCESS OF AFRICA AND ONE OF AFRICA,S GREATEST LIVING MUSIC LEGENDS AT THE HOUSE OF LORDS  –  IVONNE CHAKA CHAKA

THE CONFERENCE TITLED “AFRICA RISING” – THE ROLE OF THE DIASPORA AFRICAN WOMEN TOOK PLACE ON THURSDAY THE 2ND OF OCTOBER 2014  AT THE HOUSE OF LORDS, HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT, UK- THE OLDEST PARLIAMENT ON THE WORLD.

I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET AND INTERVIEW ONE OF AFRICA,S GREATEST LIVING MUSIC LEGENDS WITH OVER 20 YEARS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY OFTEN DESCRIBED AS THE PRINCESS OF AFRICA AND THE FIRST EVER BLACK CHILD EVER TO APPEAR ON SOUTH AFRICAN TV- IVONNE CHAKA CHAKA,

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WE ALSO INTERVIEWED SOME FANTASTIC AFRICAN PROMINENT KEYNOTE SPEAKERS MAKING A HUGE DIFFERENCE TO WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD,
PHOTO CREDIT –  DARK ZACK
THIS CONFERENCE WAS ORGANISED BY THE WONDERFUL PEACE AMBASSADOR AND COMMUNITY ICON- MADAM Justina Mutale 

AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN GERMANY ORGANISED BY TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KETEKETE, BREMEN, GERMANY  – 8TH OF NOVEMBER 2014 

THE Africa4U ACHIEVEMENTS AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN GERMANY TOOK ON THE 8TH OF NOVEMBER 2014 FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME AT THE EXCLUSUVE CHRISTYS WEST AFRICAN RESTAURANT IN BREMEN CITY, GERMANY

THIS WAS ALSO A FOLLOW UP TO THE AFRICA4U ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN HOLLAND WHICH TOOK PLACE EARLIER  IN ROTTERDAM, HOLLAND  IN 2014 AT Clubdafrique Rotterdam HOLLAND

6 AWARDS HAVE BEEN AWARDED TO GREAT OUTSTANDING AFRICAN ACHIEVERS IN GERMANY FOR ALL THEIR HARD WORK, PURPOSE AND VISION

IT WAS A PROFOUND PRIVILEGE TO ORGANISE THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT ON THURSDAY THE 30TH OF OCTOBER 2014 FOR THE SECOUND  YEAR IN A ROW

THE KEY SPEAKERS FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH, UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT 2014 ORGANISED BY TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ CAN BE FOUND BELOW

DR Dayo Olomu – AWARD WINNING INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER AND BESTSELLING AUTHOR

Pauline Long – TV PRESENTER AND FOUNDER OF Beffta Awards
DR Robin Walker – HISTORIAN, LECTURER AND COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR
PROFESSOR MICHAEL PARKER- PAN AFRICANIST AND LECTURER
Dark Zac – FOUNDER OF ZIMLINK AND HUMANITARIAN
Jacqueline Wabara – FOUNDER OF MISS NUBIAN FOUNDATION
PASTOR Matthew A Daniel – AUTHOR, BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR AND TEACHER
Lorna Stewart – FOUNDER OF BLACK BUSINESS 100

MEDIA PARTNERS 

1. Zim Link – THE EVENT CO-ORDINATOR FOR THE EVENT- AN INTERNATIONAL NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AND FREE TRAINING IN PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO AND PRESENTING
2. Pamtengo RADIO STATION- Beffta Awards RADIO STATION OFF THE YEAR INSPIRED BY A A REFRESHING GLOBAL VISION- THEY WILL ALSO BE STREAMING LIVE ON THE DAY
3. BlackVisions Tv-Uk – YOUR NUMBER 1 BLACK TV ONLINE STATION
4. CaribDirect- The Caribbean at your fingertips – WITH A TARGET MARKET AUDIENCE IN THE CARRIBBEAN AND THE UK

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE AS A SPECIAL GUEST WAS MR KOLA KARIM – THE CHAIRMAN OF SHORELINE OIL LIMITED WHO VISITED THE EVENT ALL THE WAY FROM NIGERIA, SEE PICTURE BELOW

MOSI CONDE, A VERY TALENTED GRIOT MUSICIAN FROM GUINEA, ALSO ENTERTAINED THE AUDIENCE, SEE PICTURE BELOW 

A PICTURE OF SOME OF THE ATTENDEES  & FRIENDS NETWORKING AFTER A SUCCESSFUL EVENT AT PARLIAMENT, SEE PICTURES BELOW

 A PICTURE OF WITH THE MP FOR READING WEST – MP ALOK SHARMA (ALSO A SPONSOR OF THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS I ORGANISE AT UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT ) WITH THE ICONIC DR DAYO OLOMU, LEADING INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER AND A FEW FRIENDS 

AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN HOLLAND ORGANISED BY TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CLUB AFRIQUE ROTTERDAM AND DON ZUBI ENTERTAINMENT  – 8TH OF FEBRUARY  2014 

The first ever Africa4U  INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS AWARDS for Africans around The World took place at The CLUB AFRIQUE, ROTTERDAM, HOLLAND on Saturday the 8th of February 2014 in honour and recognition of The Great Achievements of Africans in Holland.
Seven Awards were given out on the night to GREAT ROLE MODELS with REAL LIFE STORIES.

AFRICA4U ACHIEVEMENTS AWARD WINNERS – ROTTERDAM 2014:

Clubdafrique Rotterdam

Don Zubi AND Don Zubi ENTERTAINMENT

Topstories-Celebrity Magzine

Comrade Sunny Ofehe

Deejay Dynamitee

Aftv Channel– AFRICAN TELEVISION – NETHERLANDS

Otunba Khamileon

A SPECIAL THANKS TO AFTV – AFRICAN TELEVISION HOLLAND- FOR COVERING THE EVENT, Johnson Adeniyi Adesida OF 9JA TELEVISION FOR ALL THE FANTASTIC PICTURES, TOP STORIES CELEBRITY MAGAZINE FOR ALL THE SUPPORT, RESEARCH AND HARD WORK, DON ZUBI ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WARM HOSPITALITY AND TO MR JEFFREY- CEO OF CLUB AFRIQUE …

OUR JOURNEY IN EMBRACING THE SPIRIT OF THE AFRICAN DREAM IS HERE TO STAY- I REMAIN LOYAL

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I WAS INTERVIEWED BY AFTV HOLLAND AFTER THE EVENT , SEE PIC BELOW 

CELEBRATING WITH AFRICANS IN HOLLAND, SEE PIC BELOW 

HOW COULD I FORGET, DEEJAY LOCCO WITH MR JOHNSON OF 9JA TV FOR THEIR FANTASTIC SUPPORT ON THE DAY OF THE AWARDS, SEE PIC BELOW  

I WAS A GUEST ON BBC RADIO AS PART OF MY TRIBUTE TO THE LATE NELSON MANDELA, MY TRIBUTE POEM WAS AIRED TO LIVE ON AN INSPIRATIONAL RADIO SHOW WITH THE AMAZING RADIO HOST-   BRIDGITTE TETTEH (PICTURE BELOW )

I WAS A GUEST SPEAKER AT THE PRAYING REVIVAL TO BRITAIN 2014, ORGANISED BY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES NETWORK UK ON SATURDAY THE 29TH OF MARCH 2014

2013 PORTFOLIO 

IT WAS A PROFOUND PRIVILEGE TO ORGANISE THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT ON WEDNESDAY THE 30TH OF OCTOBER 2013 FOR THE FIRST TIME

THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION AT THE HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT SUCCESSFULLY TOOK PLACE ON WEDNESDAY THE 30TH OF OCTOBER 2013 WITH A FULL HOUSE OF PROFOUND ROLE MODELS, COMMUNITY LEADERS AND PEOPLE MAKING A DIFFERENCE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.

IT WAS THE FIRST TIME EVER I WAS ORGANISING THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT

THE GUEST SPEAKERS OF THE DAY CAN BE FOUND BELOW

MR Alistair Soyode -CEO OF BEN TV,

MR AKIN SALAMI- CEO OF OHTV

MR Steve Sodje– CEO OF SODJE SPORTS FOUNDATION

MR Sam Debo Onigbanjo– CEO OF WOMEN4AFRICA

DR Nkem Ezeilo– DOCTOR, GP AND MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER, COACH  (MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE)

Deji Yusuf– CEO OF DY ENTERPRISE

MR DAVID DOHERTY- CEO OF Pathwaysports Ptw,

NGOZI FAKEYE- CEO OF SISTER SPEAKS

CECILY MUGO- CEO OF CM NETWORK

PERFORMING ARTISTS FOR BLACK HISTORY, HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT 2013 CAN BE FOUND BELOW 

Ethel Elaka Gondwe,

KAFY SHIYNE

ISRAEL ONORIODE

FOURFINGAZ
DARK ZAC –  PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE DAY –

Kudzie Kofi  – VIDEO FOOTAGE

SPECIAL GUESTS

THE UK MINISTER FOR JUSTICE AND EQUALITIES- MP HELEN GRANT

MR OGAR WHO REPRESENTED THE NIGERIAN HIGH COMISSION-

PICTURE BELOW OF ATTENDEES FROM DIFFERENT AFRICAN NATIONS

IN THIS PICTURE BELOW, MYSELF WITH THE UK MINISTER FOR JUSTICE AND EQUALITES- MP HELEN GRANT

IN THIS PICTURE BELOW, SOME OF THE AMAZING GUEST SPEAKERS ON THE DAY-   MR AKIN SALAMI – CEO FOR OHTV, MR ALISTAIR SOYODE – CEO OF BEN TV, MR STEVE SODJE – BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR AND MR SAM ONIGBANJO – BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR 

IN THIS PICTURE BELOW, SOME OF THE AMAZING ATTENDEES – ETHEL FROM ZAMBIA AND ALICIA FROM BARBADOS 

I WAS RADIO PRESENTER & RADIO PRODUCER FOR AFRICA4U INTERNATIONAL TALK SHOW AT READING4U COMMUNITY RADIO STATION IN BERKSHIRE UK FROM MAY 2011 UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2013

Tony Tokunbo Eteka  Fernandez has producing and presenting radio shows for new audiences worldwide. He has a degree in English and a lot of experience in event organising, youth empowerment, community cohesion and inspirational talks . He is also a Published Writer, Mentor and Public speaker and has written and published three books.

Tony has always had an interest in Radio. He has appeared as a guest on BBC Radio on many occasions including being a guest on The Anne Diamond Show

Other Radio shows he has appeared on include Smooth FM Lagos with Radio Host- Derrick Kirk Anthony, Top FM Lagos with Ras Rah,   African Heritage Radio in Germany, WBOG Jazz, New Jersey, USA and Radio stations in many other countries

In a previous  trip to Lagos Nigeria, Tony organised pre-recorded interview sessions with 23 Nigerian Artists/Role Models, some of the artists included Jesse Jagz of Chocolate City, Ade Bantu, DJ Gosporella, Psalm Ebube and Infinity Gospel Group

Tony has also interviewed Black Role Models and celebrities, and well over 130 guests in recent years

He has also appeared on a guest on SKY TV Channels on several occasions

In recent years, Tony  has been The Radio Presenter and Producer for AFRICA4U RADIO INTERNATIONAL TALK SHOW- The Radio Show for Africans around the World and interviewed over 130 Guests in less than two years. The Show attracted listeners in 9 Countries- The UK, Spain, Germany, The States, Canada, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and Holland. The Show attracted various communities around the world from grass root level and it became mandatory for me to initiate and create more platforms for people who did not have a platform to express their voice, hence 75 percent of the music I aired on my show was from upcoming African artists- some of whom i now mentor and manage.

AFRICA4U WAS BROADCASTED LIVE ON READING4U COMMUNITY RADIO STATION, READING, BERKSHIRE 

WHAT SOME PREVIOUS GUESTS HAVE SAID ABOUT THE  SHOW

Being a guest on Africa4U was a most enjoyable experience because Tony Fernandez is so good at making guests feel relaxed. I was able to be spontaneous, perform live in the studio and also learn from the equisite range of top tunes that Tony spun in his role as the DJ. Big up for Africa4U

Juwon Ogungbe – Composer and Singer

I had the pleasure to be on the show twice and enjoyed the show and experience both times. Tony is an amazing gent and i give my full support to him and his show

Winston Ellis- Black British Actor – Pirates of the Caribbean, Dark Kight, Holby City, The Bill, Hustle, Winston is also 3 times Martial Arts World Champion

Thumbs up to Mr Tony Fernandez. my experience was absolutely enjoyable. allowing me to play music that inspires me and making me feel relaxed. Thank you for giving me a voice to reach out to the young people through The Africa$U Radio Show

Joshua Olaleye- Young person off the year 2011- Reading Awards

Tony, your commitment and focus to what you are doing is undeniable. Our feeling is that you are driven by what you see to be a calling and not just a pursuit of a Career. Keep Shining

Mr Robert Ntefon- Pastor, Social Entrepreneur, Published Author, Relationship Coach, Motivational Speaker and Bible Teacher

Great work Tony, I know you are not just show-casing talents but allowing artists and guests stories to inspire your audience to reach their own dreams. We really are with you as you inspire thousands to reach for the stars

Mrs Enomfon Ntefon – Relationship and Harmony Coach, Pastor, Published Writer and Social Entrepreneur

Tony – it is awesome what you are doing at the moment., helping people move their talents further is divine. Not very many people want to help selflessly, people look for an avenue to benefit from helping but Tony looks for an avenue to equip, direct or connect with the people he can help and then he humbly walks away from any form of credit

Israel Onorode – Highlife Musician, Actor, Comedian and Events Organiser based in Reading

Tony – Thank you for inviting me as a guest on your show. It was a great privelege to connect with your audience and share some ideas with them. You made it a very relaxing and pleasurable experience, All the very best as you pursue your dream in excellence

Yemi Akinsiwaju- Published Writer, Motivational Speaker and Management Consultant

Thank you Tony for inviting me on your wonderful show. It was a great experience and was so relaxing. it did not feel like an interview at all, wishing you continued success

Claire of Angels Charity in Wokingham

Humble yet so powerful and effective – big up Tony and Africa4U Radio Show

Mish Da Fyah Sista – Reading based Artist and Songwriter

A great presenter, able to keep guests relaxed while interviewing (sometimes without script), more grease to your elbow

Obiora Egere- Social Entrepreneur

I was interviewed by Tony a littlle while ago and I really enjoyed the experience. He was very professional and made me feel comfortable. thank you Tony and may God keep on supporting

Bridgette Chalau- CEO – Miss West Africa UK

He is a very warm person to chat with, a friendly and sincere fellow who makes it his own project to assist and promote real talent, I really emjoyed my interview with Mr Tony

Tiddyman Agbai – Nigerian Artist

Being on your show was very enjoyable and relaxing and one of the rare times I have sung live on Radio. Tony makes his guests feel very relaxed and special. Thank you

Julia Titus- Singer, Songwriter and Actress

Africa4u is a wonderful programme and i do recommend it

Zino Zillaman- Austrian based Nigerian Artist

Tony is an awesome man, and so is his show

Femi Jubal- Nigerian Artist

Tony Fernamdez – top presenter of the year. He deserves it

Don Zubi of Don Zubi Entertainment

It was elevating knowing someone out there appreciates what you are doing and is ready to assist you as best as he can. He gave me a strong drive to pursue my dream. Thanks

Suziette Ukey – Creative Executioner- EDZ Entertainment

It was refreshing to connect with the community and to have the platform to talk to the people directly, I was honoured

Mr Mathew daniels- – Pastor, Social Entrepreneur, Author of several books and Businessman – Stonechurch, England

It was an interesting and unique experience as my first Radio interview, I had friends listening who were very impressed with the show, and I and my fellow guest were made to feel quite welcome and there was a good rapport between all of us. I am hoping the exposure will further grow my business

Mr Chidi- Owner of Proud to be African Clothing- London, UK

Fantastic and uplifting shows and Tony is creating something exciting in Reading which I will fully support

Mr Des O Connor – Dating and Relationship Coach http://www.desOconnors.com London England

I was treated with dignity and the opportunity offered to my group was appreciated. We look forward to another session where most members will like to showcase what the group stands for in the form of a group discussion

Mr James Mommoh- President of The Legloma Association of Reading (For Sierra Leonians)

My experience of being a guest was very positive. I found the combination of music and conversation interesting and Tony made an effort to put me at ease. I can be quiet so its nice to have stimulating questions and topics of interest to respond to. I also found the directions of how to get to the studio very useful.

Mr Ebele Obumselu- Community Engagement manager and vivid folower of African Music- London, Engand

PICTURE BELOW OF MYSELF ON AIR, INTERVIEWING THE MP FOR READING WEST-  MP ALOK SHARMA

PICTURE BELOW OF MY SISTER VISITING FROM THE STATES, SHE ALSO TOOK TIME TO VISIT THE STUDIO 

PICTURE BELOW OF MYSELF

PREVIOUS GUESTS

1. Israel Onorode – Highlife Muscian, Comedian and Actor – Reading, UK

2. David Ajisafe- Professional Photographer and Entrepreneur – London , UK

3. Ebele Obumselu – Community Engagement Consultant – London, UK

4. Raphael Obrike- Musician, Entrepreneur and Director of Cru-Network- Reading, UK

5. James Pyle- Youth Worker- Reading, UK

6. John Salisman- Arts Director of Unity Arts, Reading, UK

7. Jass- Female Singer- Reading, UK

8. Beth Wright, Female Singer, Reading, UK

9. Izandra- Female Performance Poet, Philosopher and Teacher- Reading, UK

10. Mathew Daniels- Businessman and Author of 5 Books, Stokenchurch, UK

11. Jacqueline Wabara- CEO of Miss Nubian Foundation- London, UK

12. Peter Orji, Solicitor- Reading, UK

13. Chidi, Owner of Proud to be African Clothing – London, UK

14. Elnette Parsons- Reading, UK

15. Amantha- Director of Kuumba Nia Arts, Oxford, UK

16. Frehiwot, Female Dance Teacher- Oxford, UK

17. Lesley Elias- Exhibition Organiser- Reading, UK

18. Obiora Egere- Businessman- London, UK

19. Malcolm Effiong- Musician and Sales Coordinator for OHTV- London, Uk

20. Reto- Guitarist – London, UK

21. Lorraine, (The Phatt Lady) Singer and Songwriter – Kingston, Surrey, UK

22. Julia Titus- Singer, Songwriter- Reading, UK

23. Phil Gregory- Brainchild of Black Presnce- Stoke, England

24. Des O Connor- Director of Des O onnor.com and Life Dating and Relationship Coach

25. Ben- Trainee Radio Presenter

26. Mish da Fyah Sistah – Singer and Songwriter

27. Frank Eyembe- Urban Pulse

28. Natasha Jacobus — Seap Advocate

29. Chairman of Tanzanian Association, UK- Mr John Lusingi

30. Winston Ellis- Black British Filmstar, Producer and 3 time martial arts world champion. Winston also starred in “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Batman”

31. Jo Bettlestone- Jo is a talented singer who made it to X Factor Bootcamp in 2010

32. Mr Ronald Perkins- Chairperson of Greneda Association of Reading

33. Mr James Mommoh- Chairperson of Legloma Association of Berkshire

34. Mr Robert Ntefon- Relationship Coach and Marraige Mentor, Author, Motivatinal and Inspirational Speaker

35. The Mayor of Reading – Chancellor Debs Edwards

36. Joshua Olaleye- Young person of th year, Pride of Reading Awards

37. Jonathan Hubbard- – Music Promoter

38. Carol Jiani- – Nigerian Musician

39. Mrs wnomfon Ntefon – Relationship Coach, Motivational Speaker and Pastor

40. Shirley Anstis- Reading based Writer and Counsellor

41. Mrs Jocelyn Melton- Grey- Jamaican Society of Reading

42. Annette Levy- Jamaican Society of reading-

43. Mr Russell Maddicks- Seniour Journalist and Travel Writer

44. Jesse Jagz

45. Christine

46. Simply Michael

47. AdeBantu

48. Adesiji

49. Femi Jubal

50. Tiddyman

51. Jenny O

52. Ugo of Capital Hill Music

53. Ill Bliss

54. Chidinma

55. Suspect- David Udoh

56. Chakka Da Soulja

57. Psalm Ebube

58. Divine

59. Suzette

60. Ng Onyeakwu

61. Don Zubi

62. Ebisan

63. Infinity

64. DJ Gosporella

65. Amina Ibrahim

66. Patricia Smith
67. Yemi Akinsiwaju

68. Angela of Nubia Magazine

69. Bridgette Chalau- Founder Miss West Africa UK

70. Claire of Angels Charity

71. Ethel Gondiwe – Singer, Songwriter and Model

72. Ruth- Reading based teenager

73. Tahirah Andrews- Reading based teenager

74. Steven Missah – Reading based teenager

75. Norma Dube – Reading based teenager

76. Dennis Ampontuah – Reading based teenager

77. Beatrice byakika- Ugandan Singer

78 Rob Garriet- Mentor

79. Tony Charles – Reading based Entrepreneur

80 – Neveahs Angels – Gospel Artist

81. Joy Igbelabo- Gospel Artist

82. Mr Sunny

83. Austine Karibo

84. Pauline long

85. Jacqueline Wabara

86. Mr Akin Salami

87. Mr Derek Dziva

88. Prince Yugos

89.Brian Odiari

90. Dr Taiwo Ajayi

91. Mosi Conde

92. Ms Hart

93. Paul lazarus

94. Zachary Adebanjo

95. Donald Ogbemudia

96. Aimee- New Presenter- reading4U

97 Ngozi Fakeye

MY INTERVIEW WITH THE MP FOR SLOUGH- MP Fiona Mactaggart –  TUESDAY THE 27TH OF AUGUST 2013

On Tuesday the 27th of August at 6pm,  I interviewed THE MP FOR SLOUGH – Fiona Mactaggart on a special show celebrating Inspirational Women.

MP FIONA MACTAGGART was  on air to discuss her background, her community initiatives and The Contribution of Migrant women to The British Economy. I later on went to interview MP Fiona for a 2nd time much later before she got re-elected as THE MP FOR SLOUGH