POETRY CORNER “AND OUR SHRINES NOW HAVE HOLES” WRITTEN BY KENNETH CHRISTIE ATITI

-and our shrines now have holes-

I woke up as a wizard today
with scales on my palms
and rivers beneath my footsteps

so I walked on
along that thin glass
of flowing men like plenty water
and women whose hair were snakes like Medusa

before noon
I was an ordinary man
who was carried like a baby
on the back of many worrying spirits-

they were my kindred
from future times
and were only here
to break the endless tide
of mother and child in an open market

but they would tear my tongue at noon
when they sought feathers of eggshell sublimities
at the fiery festival of tangled rhythms
where they spoke in scents of a sleepless bride

and still there
I saw her proud again in flashing memories –
like a clan-country-continent
dressed in colourless robes

yet if we must call names
let us not Trump all in one hole –
where black cocks claim innocence
at the unconcerned rites
that would cut their brothers’ throats
and then cry fowl

but we all came from God’s loin
at the breaking age
where we washed our navels with dew drops
by the side of the Martyrs’ blood
at these comings and goings
of a groping “igbakhuan” ancestry
not knowing that gods stay home
in their own shrines

and I will wear my beads proudly
and not let this error of darkening clouds
prevail in his mouthing judgment
even if it is still noon –

for his words run from him too
as we do from our unkempt shrines

Kenneth Christie-Atiti.
©2018.

 

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ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK, DJ DYNAMITE (HENRY OGUNGBILE) BASED IN THE NETHERLANDS

DJ Dynamite brings the accumulated experience of over 18 years behind the decks and an International repertoire to match.

Having been bitten by the music bug at an early age, he moved to Johannesburg (South Africa) from Nigeria to school/develop his skills. His CV boasts of major Nightclubs in and around Joburg/Yeoville where he’s been the In-house DJ or guest at various gig and festivals.

DJ Dynamite has grown to become an household name in the Afro Beat scene in Europe, since moving to Amsterdam.

He’s toured major cities from Vienna to Budapest, Spain, London to mention but a few and has helped promote the Afro Beat Genre which predominantly was of the Nigerian root but has since stretched all over Africa and the rest of the world.

Check DJ Dynamite out at Club DNA Amsterdam, Club Kings (Amsterdam) and African Kitchen Gein when in or around Amsterdam.

 

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IGBO LANGUAGE SCHOOL OPENS IN FRANKFURT, GERMANY ON THE 20TH OF JANUARY

IGBO LANGUAGE SCHOOL OPENS IN FRANKFURT, GERMANY ON THE 20TH OF JANUARY

In a bid to promote African languages in the diaspora, an organisation will open a school where children can learn Igbo in the German city of Frankfurt. Igbo is the language of the Igbo people, one of the main ethnic groups in Nigeria.

Founded by the Christian Igbo Professionals Network (CIPN), the official opening ceremony of the Igbo Language School Frankfurt will take place on 20 January 2018.

“The Igbo Language School Frankfurt Germany was conceived to teach Igbo language to Igbo children in Germany as well as to other interested persons, and to promote friendship amongst cultures,” the CIPN said in a press statement signed by Engr Stanley Okoli and Mr Che Chidi Chukwumerije, Chairman and Secretary respectively of the organisation.

IGBO

“The Opening Ceremony of the Igbo Language School Frankfurt will be an opportunity to familiarize you with our vision, and present our mission and school plan in the upcoming period.”

The CIPN believes that children of African descent born and bred in the diaspora should be afforded the opportunity to learn the mother tongue of their parents. The language, they believe, is the window to their culture of origin.

The Igbo language, a member of the Volta-Niger branch of the Niger-Congo family of languages, has approximately 24 million speakers in Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea. Igbo is written in the Latin script, which was introduced by British colonialists. // SJ

Opening Ceremony of the Igbo Language School Frankfurt
Date: Saturday 20th Jan 2018, 12pm
Venue: Saalbau Niederrad (Clubraum 2), Goldsteinstraße 33, 60528 Frankfurt am Main
For information/enquiries: Igbo.christiannetwork@gmail.com and +491731652099

 

 

SOURCE –  AFRICAN COURIER, GERMANY

ROLE MODEL OF THE YEAR 2017, YOMI KOIKI PLANS TO VISIT 36 STATES IN NIGERIA (PROMOTING THE BEST FROM EACH STATE )

After my 76 days Mission to showcase Nigeria, I am planning to visit the whole 36 states before end of 2018.

Bringing out tourist destination and information about each state and more.

If you would like to sponsor or support in anyway do get in touch via

07936 435365 whatzup only
07037649064
Musakalam1@yahoo.com

You can also support by donation

 

https://www.gofundme.com/4z2cars

YOMI

ABOUT YOMI  – ROLE MODEL OF THE YEAR 2017

A BIT ABOUT YOMI

 

My name is Olayomi Olakunle Koiki and I was born 31/05/1978  in lagos Nigeria to Alhaji and Alhaja koiki From Ijebu Ode.

 

I am the Founder and CEO of Imperial Computer Centre & General Store and also The Founder of the whatzup group Agricultural International Cooperative Organisation.

 

I am The Business development Manager for 9jadiaspora – working with the community by bringing the news, events, business and various occasions within the Community via all our social media platforms.

 

I am also a presenter on the Starr Radio UK every Wednesday call 

9ja Voices and the link below shows you all my past shows and interviews 

 

https://youtu.be/wi9NWjCq2Ko

 

I worked  in the hospitality industry in UK for more than 19years with all the 5 star Hotel’s.

 

In my spare time, I am The PRO to HEN FOUNDATION and successful deliver the foundation 3 days breast cancer screening in lagos October 2017.

 

Onward Nursery and Primary School Surulere Lagos.

Attended Abeokuta Grammar School.

Did a Foundation at London Metropolitan University.

Lambeth College London

Robertann Computer College.

 

2017 Uncelebrated Nigerian Award UK for contributions to Creative / Performing Services.

 

Twitter @yomez06

Instagram olayomi koiki 

Facebook olayomi koiki 

YouTube olayomi koiki

Skype yomez2006

 

+44 7936 435365 (Whatzup Only)

070 3764 9064

Musakalam@yahoo.com

#olayomikoiki2017 #olayomikoiki #9jadiaspora #9javoices @9jadiaspora #olayomikoikilagos

 

King of Social Media

 

 

Mr Olayomi O Koiki

PRO and Founder

Agricultural International Cooperative Organisation

( AICO)

 

 

ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK, TINAYE ZENENGA FROM ZIMBABWE – INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER BASED IN AUSTRALIA

Born in Mutorashanga in the Mashonaland West province of Zimbabwe, Tinaye Zenenga is a multi-talented market space entrepreneur and a next generation thought leader called to activate Purpose, Excellence and Significance in people’s lives.

He is an autodidact and a pioneer of thought provoking ideas that help individuals who are asking for answers to deep seated and often intractable questions of the 21st century world. Having experienced a clear call upon his life at the age of 18 years and being gifted with a soulful voice that causes the heart and mind to focus on every word, Tinaye has learned how to captivate, entertain and inspire in one seemingly effortless presentation.

This has taken him on various assignments and speaking engagements over the years in schools, churches and corporate organisations as he shares a unique, transformational message. He will meet you where you are and walk with you to your God ordained destiny. He strongly believes that if one finds their purpose in life, and starts living it, with a commendable character and integrity, they will always achieve anything that they set their mind to. Another side of Tinaye which is often not spoken of is his love for leadership and inspiring people to move to greater dimensions marked by measurable success. He is also an award winning inspirational author, motivational teacher, master of ceremonies and a personal brand ambassador.

He is the founder and CEO of NEGEL organisation, the Vice CEO of The Single Mother Foundation and the patron of Girls of Substance. In 2016 he was voted the best social media young inspirational speaker and in 2017 he was nominated for the young achiever Zimbabwe Achievers Awards Australia (ZAAA) His motto is: “Put God first and every other good thing will follow.” Tinaye is currently based in Melbourne, Australia where he is furthering his studies. 

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AFRICA4U AWARD WINNER – PETWISE, STARTS THE NEW YEAR WITH A BANG

Is a new dawn and a new beginning. Back to another 365days and back to another year of impartation and result production. Our offices are now open both offline and online. This is the full details of this company and endeavour to contact us for any of the service.

#GAINSPEED GLOBAL CONCEPT
…we are the bridge to the future Africans seeks…

VISION
To build a global brand in mentorship management

MISSION
To build an innovative mindset, hunters of excellence and wealth creation implementation.

ABOUT US:
Gain Speed Global Concept is a private training initiative and enterprise that is into all kinds of training, coaching, mentoring and sales.
We’re are the centre for creativity, impacting all ramification of human life, advocate of right values, promoting social responsibility projects through our well researched, articulated , dynamic and strategic workshops for promoting great entrepreneurs that will be involve in human history and make a difference in the global environment.

A panacea where followers are transformed into leaders, where ordinary people are forged into extraordinary human beings capable of exploits and outstanding impacts. We equally train young people on how they can move from unemployment to owners of their own businesses, restiveness to confident leadership. Inspiring young Africans leaders towards sustainable development and safeguarding the sacred trust of leadership.

OUR EXPERTISE:
We offer specified training services in all these areas:

EDUCATIONAL OFFERS:
*Strategic leadership
*Entrepreneurial Mentorship
*Winning Edge training
*Public Speaking
*Academic and professional solution
*Human Resource And social intelligence
*Career development and capacity building
*Employees training
*Marketing strategy and emotional intelligence
*Counselling (Online, private and groups)

ONLINE EDUCATIONAL OFFERS:
*Career development and capacity building
*Public Speaking
*Strategic Leadership

TRUST IN GOD:
We put God first in everything we do. Our activities, services and ideas are based on godly principles and values.

EXEMPLARY:
We offer the best quality service and training and we are the best in what we do.

EXCITEMENT:
We are quintessential and energetic entrepreneurs, driven by passion , experience and result.

EXECUTION:
Our services are always affordable so we minimize cost of all our products and training materials and as well as maximise benefits. We also make the most of what we have, transform dream into reality in the shortest possible time and in the best possible way.

INTEGRITY:
All our operations and services adheres to a value system that exhibits a deep sense of honesty and truthfulness. We work within our reach to maintain our relationship with you by taking all our services with maximum seriousness and orderliness.

PARTNERSHIP:
We leverage often on extend global network of organization professionals, resources and use existing building blocks whenever possible to save line and energy so we partner with our clients and colleagues to find innovative and creative solutions and implement productive ideas.

CORPORATE OBJECTIVES:
To inspire, empower, engage, educate, train and transform.

OUR CLIENTS
Our clients are public and private sectors, companies, faith based organizations, foundation, corporate institution, church, secondary school, universities, business owners and traders, communities, individuals and families.

For further details Email or Call.
Petwyz@gmail.com Lmaawardsclub@gmail.com
+2348168826616, +2347061620014…

Our services are always affordable so we minimize cost of all our products and training materials and as well as maximise benefits.

IFEANYICHUKWU PETWISE
Multiple award winner. Coach. Trainer.
Inspirational psychologist, African Youth activist.
Mentor. Author. Singer. Founder.

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EM PRINCE STARTS THE YEAR WITH A BANG WITH A NEW LOVE SONG

International Naija Super Star and London Base Artist Em Prince has come out with this Hot love song OJBWE, The song which tells  a sweet story of love “where the love begin” believes to caption the heart of everyone who believes in love.

Award winning Star Em Prince who have passion for Nigerian Music  and promised to continue representing and promoting Nigerian culture through music across the world.

Facebook: @emprince world fan
I.G: @emprinceworldfan
Twitter: @emprinceworld

EM PRINCE “OJBWE” Out Now
Download here:
http://tooxclusive.com/download-mp3/em-prince-ojbwe/

Bio: ‘OJBWE’ means Where the love story began . It’s a song that caption your mind and renew your love relationship with lovers

 

EM

TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ, AT YOUR SERVICE IN 2018 AND BEYOND

  • MY SERVICES IN 2018- CONTACT ME TODAY

MC Hosting for corporate functions, business expos and network seminars
Customised social media promotion for Entrepreneurs, Start up businesses, and Social Events across various Social media channels
Emotional Well being, Creative confidence and Bespoke educational modules as part of Youth Empowerment projects/programmes & initiatives in Africa (We are also taking bookings for 2017)
Inspirational Talks for Educational Institutions and Community groups
Talks and Video Presentations on themes related to West African History and Black History (We are also taking bookings for 2018)
CONTACT US TODAY ON +447882809005 TO MAKE A BOOKING, OR DROP US AN EMAIL : afripoet@gmail.com
T.T.F
IF YOU WOULD ALSO LIKE US TO ORGANIZE AN AFRICA4U AWARDS TO RECOGNIZE THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF AFRICAN ACHIEVERS IN YOUR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE, GET IN TOUCH TODAY ON +447882809005
WE HAVE ORGANISED SMALL SCALE EMPOWERMENT AFRICAN AWARD INITIATIVES IN THE UK, THE U.S.A, HOLLAND, GERMANY, NIGERIA, ROMANIA AND MALTA
T.T.F

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TODAY AT www.tonyfernandez.co.uk

 

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ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK & 1ST ROLE MODEL OF THE YEAR- CHARMAINE SIMPSON – CEO OF BLACK HISTORY STUDIES

Between 1999 and 2003, Charmaine attended the University of Hertfordshire where gained a 1st class degree in Economics. During 2004-5, she studied Black History with Mr Walker. Following the birth of her daughter, she founded Black History Studies with her husband Mark Simpson.
Charmaine has 10 years experience working in both the public and voluntary sectors at both local and national levels. An experienced Youth Worker, Charmaine has worked with disaffected young people in a variety of settings for the London Borough of Brent and Crime Concern in Wembley and Harlesden.

 

Charmaine is a graduate of the Windsor Fellowship Undergraduate Management Development Programme where she attended seminars to develop management skills under the sponsorship of the Department of Health.

 

In 2008, Charmaine created the Before The Slave Trade Learning Resource to accompany the book by Mr Walker ‘Before The Slave Trade: African World History in Pictures.’

 

Passionate about Black History, she is currently working on a variety of projects to teach Black History to children. In December 2010, Charmaine created a series of free resources to accompany the new children’s book ‘The Great and Mighty Wall.’

 

Charmaine Simpson is currently a Researcher for the Institute of Black Culture, Media and Sport working on the project ‘African History of Sport’ documentary project http://www.rootsofsport.org.uk

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SOME OF MY GREATEST HIGHLIGHTS IN 2017 – TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ

SOME OF MY GREATEST HIGHLIGHTS IN 2017

1. ORGANIZING THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS AT THE UK HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT
FOR THE 5TH YEAR IN A ROW

2. RECEIVING THE HONOR OF “PEACE AMBASSADOR” FOR THE UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION

3 ORGANIZING THE FIRST EVER AWARDS FOR AFRICAN MIGRANTS IN THE HISTORY OF MALTA

4 ORGANIZING THE AFRICA4U AWARDS IN ROMANIA

5 WINNING MY 18TH AWARD IN LESS THAN 5 YEARS

6. GETTING PAID FOR SOME VERY EXCITING PROJECTS

7. BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER FOR NEW PARTNERSHIPS

BUT THE BIGGEST HIGHLIGHT OF ALL, IS ONE I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAISE THE LORD AND CELEBRATE IN THE PALACE OF A QUIET CORNER, ESPECIALLY IN 2018 WITH FAMILY AND CLOSE FRIENDS

AS A NEW YEAR UNFOLDS, BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, FOLLOW YOUR HEART AND BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE IN SOCIETY

T.T.F

www.tonyfernandez.co.uk     

 

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