Richard Inya is a Nigerian poet and short story writer. His works have been adopted for use in over eight states in Nigeria. Apart from his literay engagements, he works at Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State. He is the Vice Chairman, Ebonyi State Branch of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA). He writes and writes and writes.
This one-day international conference will provide a platform to discuss Igbo heritage studies and modes of documenting the past. The ‘Memory, Culture and Community’ conference is the seventh edition of the annual international Igbo Conference, which has taken place at SOAS, University of London since its beginnings in 2012.
The ‘Memory, Culture and Community’ conference seeks to promote the creation, management and use of records and archives, highlighting the need to preserve the archival heritage of people of Igbo descent around the world, through the sharing of experiences, research and ideas. During the course of the day, the conference will put on a series of workshops which will provide members of the public the skills to compile and collate content on Igbo culture and heritage through the medium of film, photography and writing.
The 7th Igbo conference is a natural progression in the
“Know Your History” series as it focuses on the need to preserve records and oral histories in order to expand our understanding of the history, culture and customs of the Igbo. The conference will also stage the official launch and unveiling of the Online Igbo Studies Encyclopaedia and archive, which is a freely accessible web based heritage project of the Igbo Studies Initiative.
The conference will include skills based workshops, talks, discussions and a screening of a brand new Documentary film on The New Yam festival in Igbo land ‘Harvest of Pride : Iri Ji Ndi Igbo’ by Award winning film maker Ujuaku Akukwe-Nwakalor. For more information and tickets, visitwww.igboconference.com/tickets
Find out more about the Igbo conference at www.igboconference.com
Marielle Franco was murdered for denouncing police brutality against black and poor people in Brazil. A courageous black queer young woman born and raised in the Maré Favela, a feminist, a human rights activist, the fifth most voted Rio city councilor. Marielle was summarily executed by the State and police force for daring to make her way into politics and daring to speak out.
They thought they could silence Marielle, but her voice and her fight will only multiple. We will make sure it does.
Let’s honor Marielle who fought until her death for our right to life, for the rights of women, black, poor and queer people to live. Let’s continue her fight by opposing State violence in all its forms and wherever it arises. Let’s demand an end to it. Let’s demand justice so that we can have peace.
TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ INTERNATIONAL ONLINE POETRY COMPETITION 2018 – CLOSING DATE, 31ST OF MARCH, WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED ON 16TH OF APRIL
THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FOR THE TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ INTERNATIONAL ONLINE COMPETITION 2018 WILL END ON 31ST OF MARCH,
GOLD, SILVER AND BRONZE AWARD WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED ON SATURDAY THE 14TH OF APRIL
WE HAVE BEEN OVERWHELMED BY THE AMAZING ENTRIES FROM FANTASTIC POETS LIVING IN THE UK, NIGERIA, GHANA, ALBANIA, ROMANIA AND MANY OTHER REGIONS AROUND THE WORLD
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
THERE ARE A FEW DAYS LEFT TO ENTER THE COMPETION
ALL POEMS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED (BY EMAIL) TO afripoet@gmail.com
WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
1. “TTF POET ENTRY” IN SUBJECT HEADING
2. PICTURES ATTACHED WITH A BRIEF BIO AND PROFILE
3. BLOG & WEBSITE URLS AND OTHER RELATED SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS (IF YOU HAVE ONE)
4. ONE POEM ENTRY
CLOSING DATE – SATURDAY THE 31ST OF MARCH – 12 NOON,
GOLD, SILVER AND BRONZE AWARD WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED ON SATURDAY THE 14TH OF APRIL
AWARD RECOGNITION TO BE WON FOR ALL FINALISTS AND FREE SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTION FOR ALL ENTRIES
TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ
UK BASED PUBLISHED AUTHOR &POET, MC. YOUTH EMPOWERMENT CONSULTANT AND FOUNDER OF AFRICA4U
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About 9JA POP ART
An exhibition of 9Ja Pop Art creations and commissions.
Everything from book covers to commissions to custom apparel designs. A step off the beaten path
Products
Pop Art, Posters, Custom t-shirts, Logos, Brands, Graphics, Artwork, Book illustrations, Tattoo design, Original Art
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About
A community space for people who are homeless or in desperate need. We’ve got hot food and drinks, clothing and companionship.
Company Overview
Started by lifelong Brixtonite Solomon Smith, Brixton Soup Kitchen is a warm, friendly space with a cup of tea or hot food for anyone who needs it.
We’re also working towards becoming an all-round support centre – with job searching support, advice on benefits & housing, and a night shelter.
Please get in touch if you would like to volunteer.
Email: BrixtonSoupKitchen@Gmail.Com
Or, if you’d like to support us with a donation you can do so with food, clothes or [coming soon] securely via Paypal. We greatly appreciate any and all support, and need as much of it as possible!
ASD is an organisation focused on the needs of the African community, with services and activities beneficial to the wider community.
We take pride in establishing new social networks dedicated to providing social services that improve the well-being of communities in the U.K and Worldwide.
Features
• Standard rules and policies throughout the organisation in accordance with national guidelines.
• ASD provides a platform for members of the community to harness their collective strength.
• Initiates and maintains worthwhile social services made available to communities.
Benefits
• ASD provides a steady independent income and support network for social services valued by communities that are vulnerable to recent and any future Central Government policy change.
• ASD provides an opportunity for members of the public to support and contribute directly towards services in their local community.
• ASD’s planned activities are in line with the current “Big Society” campaign and Central Government policy reform. The stated priorities are:
“ 1) Give communities more powers (localism and devolution) 2)Encourage people to take an active role in their communities (volunteerism) 3)Transfer power from central to local government 4)Support co –op mutuals, charities and social enterprises 5)Publish government data (open/transparent government)”
Website Address https://www.africansonsanddaughters.com/
DESCRIPTION
In 140 minutes your guide will take you through hundreds of years of the African presence and contribution to London’s way of life. Discover secret alleyways and enormous buildings all connected to Africa and the Caribbean in ways which the owners do not want you to know. Find out about Black loyalists and African revolutionaries. Uncover the submerged links between racism, trade, religion, slavery and politics which are still evident in the very streets and buildings of the oldest part of London. This walk features:
Sat 24 March 2018
13:00 – 15:30 GMT
Meet point on request
St Paul’s Bank
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Back to my desk in Germany after another Nigerian Experience in the service of NIDOE and the Diaspora: The 18 days working visit to Nigeria was a tough but exciting experience as usual. Form Abuja to Owerri down to Enugu and back to Abuja. The working visit enabled me to follow up the gains of the last AGM and programs outlined by this current NIDOE Executive Council and the Board of Trustees. Appreciations to Hon. Rita Orji (Chairman Diaspora Affairs National Assembly for the usual guidance and support. Thank you, Senator Rose Okoji Oko (Chairman Senate Committee on Diaspora & Civil Societies) for having time to respond to my various concerns by granting me official visit or by text when it is not possible to come physically.
My sincere appreciations to the following patriots who made my working visit on behalf of the NIDOE-Diaspora a huge success:
1. Mr. Gabriel Aduda (Permanent Secretary Political Affairs, Office of the Secretary to Federal Government of Nigeria)- (NNVS), for his new vision “A DIALOGUE ON EFFECTIVE ENGAGEMENT FRAMEWORK WITH NIGERIANS IN DIASPORA TOWARD NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT” and his renewed interest to carry NIDO along. We had a fruitful exchange of ideas and our expectations as NIDO
2. Barrister Bisi Adegbuyi (Post Master General of The Federation, CEO of Nipost) for his great idea to work out a framework with NIDO on Diaspora remittance and collaborations with the Diaspora on new innovative postal services.
3. Engr. Aliyu A. Aziz DG/CEO National Identity Management Commission. We shared ideas on Diaspora Enrolment (NIN) by NIMC and the Advantage of Big Data for Nigeria and the Diaspora. We discuss on a possible Road Map.
4. Mr. Roland Igbinoba (Founder, Pison Housing). He briefed me on the progress report on the adopted Diaspora Housing fund at the AGM in Portugal and the time line for the actualization.
5. Prof. Manny C Aniebonam (Chairman of The Nigeria Diaspora Alumni Network (NiDAN). We shared views on the New diaspora spirit and networking with NIDO. Thank you, Doc, for the lunch in one of the best location in Abuja. Thank was kind of you.
6. Mazi Emmanuel Okoro (President The Association of Nigerian-American Professionals in Nigeria ANAPIN). We reviewed the Diaspora engagement and the need for increased cooperation and strategy. Thank you, Mazi for the invitation to Hilton for the Night out.
7. Ms. Lola Visser-Mabogunje (The Lioness of NIDOE). As usual, she was available to help facilitate important meetings and offered valuable advice. She has been a God sent since this Exco came on board. Thank you, Sister Lola. God Bless you!!
8. Dr. George Manuwuike, my immediate past Chairman NIDOE. You have continued to be a rock of support to me. Thank you for being there for me.
9. Thanks to all the great old new fiends, Amb. Hussain I. Coomassie, for keeping me connected, Dr. Kenneth Ibe Kalu, Ogbonnaya Kanu (the HH of Motobike World in Nigeria), Prince Elton O. Onwu, Bright Fela, Sam from Ambassador Initiative, Chiwaren Abubakar (the invisible Pison Housing man connecting all the dots) and to many others. I thank my entire NIDOE Executive Council and the BOT for the directives and support behind the public view. I hope I met your expectations on this trip and will work on other open ends as I look forward to official debrieffing.
TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ 