I am Nomanono Isaacs. Author of Escaping Apartheid – A Letter to My Mother. I am a Poet.

I uplift and inspire people in many varied ways to connect with who they truly are. I help them let go of anger and resentment, in order to connect with love within.

I have helped a lot of people with the Emotional Guidance System, which is based on The Law of Attraction.

There was a time in my life when I was very angry and resentful. Having learnt to forgive, this has helped me to help others who are filled with anger and resentment, for whatever reasons, to heal.

I am an Energy Healer and a Channel. I am the creator of Nomanono’s Recipe for Happiness.

For further information please visit: http://www.nomanono.com

About me

Tony Tokunbo Eteka  Fernandez is an International Award Winner, Published Author & Poet, Events Consultant , MC and Youth Empowerment Consultant   . He is also The CEO of AFRICA4U and The Founder of Africans in The Diaspora Online Network.

On Saturday the 20th of May 2017, Tony was named “An Ambassador for Peace” for The Universal Peace Federation and An Ambassador for Peace Award was presented to him at The Universal Peace Federation Headquarters in London. He has  won over 15 Awards

Tony has also organised The Black History Month Celebrations at The UK House of Parliament for Five years in a row (2013,2014 ,2015, 2016 and 2017 ).

The annual events he has organised at the UK House of Parliament over the last several years have attracted the attendance and the admiration from Members of Parliament of Labour, Conservative and Scotish National party, as well as Councillors, Community leaders and Role models from at least 21 Countries.   Tony has a flair for bringing people together from different cultural backgrounds to celebrate their stories and connect collectively

People also see him as a Cultural and Social entrepreneur, which means he is skilled in working with many different communities, bringing people together in successful focused events. Tony has organised many cultural events …involving both BME and mainstream communities. He is skilled in hosting events that reinforce community cohesion and bringing different kinds of people together. He has organised events in The UK, The U.S.A, Holland, Germany, Romania , Nigeria  and Malta. Tony  has visited over  20 European Countries. 

In February 2017, Tony  made history , by organizing The first ever awards for African Migrants in The History of Malta in conjunction with The African Media  Association, Malta.  The event was well attended, not only by Role models from African communities, but also Role models from Malta, Spain, Serbia, Norway, Holland,  the UK and other nationalities

He continues to promote the true life and success stories of Africans in Europe and Africans around the world and has organised several small scale literary and awards initiatives aimed at empowering young people and aspiring Role models

Today he also manages a social media online network group of over 5.800 Members and has worked with various community groups from Nigeria, Cameroon, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Malta and many other countries

Tony has also been a Keynote Speaker for several International initiatives and network summits, some of which include The International Symposium for Cultural diplomacy in the The Commonwealth  organised by The Universal Peace Federation (Part of the United Nations) in conjunction with The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, Berlin, Germany

He has also spent time as an International broadcaster and was The Producer and Presenter for AFRICA4U International Radio Talk Show at Reading4u Radio Station for nearly three years.

Countries that Tony has visited 

Most parts of England, Many parts of Nigeria, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, U.S.A, Canada, Jamaica, Tunisia, Morocco, France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Holland, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Poland, Hungary, Latvia, Czech Republic, Portugal, Bulgaria, Romania and Malta

Tony has interviewed high profile Members of Parliament, Distinguished celebrities and some of Africas best musicians including Ivonne Chaka Chaka and Kanda Bongoman.

He has also been a guest on BBC Radio on numerous occasions to discuss the community cohesion events he organises at UK House of Parliament and also to recite some of his published work in memory of Nelson Mandela,  50 Years Anniversary of The race relations act and major community issues. Tony has also a Guest on popular Radio stations in Nigeria and The States

In the last few years he has been very passionate about Youth empowerment, Community cohesion and Cultural intelligence.

Tony was born in South London and has lived in several parts of England and West, East &Northern  Nigeria . He started writing at the tender age of nine, a habit he expressed with creative enthusiasm. Tony writes Poetry, short stories and proverbs on personal development. He is currently working on his 4th book which will also be his first novel. He is also very passionate about Youth Empowerment, Community development and African History

He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at The University of Lagos, Nigeria in English and World Literature. He later went on to attain a teaching qualification at The Frances King International Training Institute, South Kensington London, it was here he studied Teaching English as a Foreign Language. He also studied Web Design at The City University in London.

He published his first book in June 1999 called “The Beauty in the Dark” (A Collection of Poetry which received critical acclamation in many circles around the world). .Tony’s aim in life is to inspire the young generation and to encourage the youth to make the very best of their dreams and aspirations,. He published a 2nd book in June 2009 called ” The Sound of Running Water” – A Family gift book of proverbs and quotations on Personal Development and Positive Thinking .

In December 2009, he published his 3rd book called “One Moment of Peace”.- A collection of Poetry inspired by personal experiences and spiritual growth.

Besides the fact that the Artist has won International  awards, he is mostly inspired by Life experience, People, Places and the will to be The Change he wants to see in society

. He was Resident Poet at the 5th London Poetry Festival in 2009 and has been a guest on BBC Radio on very many occassions including The famous Anne Diamond Show. He has also been a guest on a few SKY TV stations and several International Radio Stations around The World in The UK, U.S.A, Germany and Nigeria

TONY IS A MULTIPLE INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER – A LIST OF THE AWARDS HE HAS WON CAN BE FOUND BELOW

CA AWARDS -(CHUB MAGAZINE CREATIVITY AWARD)  – ICON RECOGNITION AWARD, honored at the Double Tree, Hilton Hotel, Kensington, London on Saturday the 25th of November

ENTERPRISE MINDS AWARDS 2017 –  HONORARY DIASPORA AWARD RECOGNITION-   Honored at The Hilton Hotel, Tooley Street, London Bridge on Saturday the 28th of October

AMBASSADOR FOR PEACE AWARD , UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION – MAY 2017

MOST OUTSTANDING MAN OF THE YEAR 2016  by THE HIGHFLYER ENTREPRENEURS ONLINE AWARD- This award has been given to me for mentorship, leadership and advancing the cause of entrepreneurship worldwide.

GHANA NIGERIA ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2016, HELD AT THE BRITISH COUNCIL, ACCRA, GHANA –  AWARD FOR POSITIVELY AFFECTING THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND CONSTANTLY PROJECTING THE GOOD IMAGE OF NIGERIANS IN THE DIASPORA

PEACE AMBASSADOR AWARD FOR GOODWILL, LEADERSHIP and promoting CULTURAL DIVERSITY among African Communities 2016 –   TRUE AFRICAN HERITAGE AWARDS 2016

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2016-  GATHERING OF GREAT MINDS AND ACHIEVERS BAOBAB AWARDS – LONDON

AFRICAN DIASPORA LIVING LEGEND AWARD FOR DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT – HAMBURG, GERMANY – 2016

INSPIRATIONAL MAN OF THE YEAR 2016 – MR AND MISS BLACK BEAUTY CHRIST COLLEGE UK SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT 2016 INSPIRATIONAL AWARDS – LONDON

BEFFTA AWARD WINNER 2014- SPECIAL HONORARY AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP

BRONZE AWARD WINNER- NIGERIAN MC OF THE YEAR 2014 HELD IN THE UK

AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE – PRESENTED BY AFRICAN WALKFRONT NETWORK- HELD IN LAGOS

NIGERIAN EUROPEAN AWARDS RADIO PRESENTER OF THE YEAR – HELD IN ROME

SPECIAL TRIBUTE AWARD FOR CHAMPIONING BLACK AND MINORITY ETHNIC VISIONS- PRESENTED BY EBONY BUSINESS RECOGNITION AWARDS

MALE BUSINESS COACH OF THE YEAR 2014- PRESENTED BY EBONY BUSINESS RECOGNITION AWARDS

BEST MALE PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR- LEADERSHIP AND MIND AMBASSADORS AWARDS

SPECIAL AWARDS FOR PEOPLE AND LITERARY DEVELOPMENT PRESENTED BY MARKETING MINISTERS UK

WINNER OF THE ANNE SHINE AWARDS PRESENTED BY ANNE SHINE LTD- CEREMONY TOOK PLACE AT THE NOVOTEL HOTEL IN HEATHROW

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

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE WEBSITE AT https://www.etsy.com/shop/9JaPopArt   

Stetonic Nigeria Limited was set up in response to the yearning for innovative managerial orientation for the achievement of effective administration, and management of institutions, facilities and service efficiency based on accepted global practice.
A team of seasoned professionals and management consultants was put together to articulate workable solution to problems encountered in the workplace. These solutions would then be offered to institutions and practitioners through training, workshops, seminars and other forms of orientation.

The following services are available to potential clients, hospitals, institutions and organizations at State Government and National Government level in Nigeria

CHANGE AND STRESS MANAGEMENT

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

LEADERSHIP AND MOTIVATIONAL TEAMWORK IN HOSPITAL MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE

LIABILITIES IN HOSPITAL SERVICE

Contact STETONIC NIGERIA LTD TODAY using this email: stetonic2007@yahoo.com or drop me an email at afripoet@gmail.com

Brixton Soup Kitchen will be arranging an outreach team to assist homeless persons and families on Christmas Eve, and hosting a Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day.

Please share and go down to help out (you can call 07538419514) http://brixtonsoupkitchen.org/

There is also the Walthamstow Soup Kitchen – http://christiankitchen.org/about-us-2/

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Where you can, please pack extra blankets, flasks, gloves, and/or hot water bottles (most decent Cafes will fill up a hot water bottle for someone), and if you can, please find out where the nearest soup kitchens are near you to pass on to someone who might need it (here’s a list http://streetskitchen.co.uk/london/) and a list of winter shelters (http://www.homeless.org.uk/connect/blogs/2017/nov/06/london-winter-shelters-2017-18-list-published)

Something many of us also might not think about is the homeless women who need their basic essentials too! Pop an extra pack of sanitary pads and underwear in your shopping trolley, and where you can, give it out.

Homeless outreach teams in London:

http://www.nosecondnightout.org.uk/

https://www.mungos.org/our-services/outreach-teams/

https://streetlink.force.com/    

Emeka Anyanwu is a Nigerian born British seasoned entrepreneur, author, speaker and mentor. A Chemical Engineer, a graduate of Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria. Shortly after graduating, he quickly was appointed the senior manager at a Nigerian leading oil company in Port Harcourt – Cyber Bay, before relocating to the UK.

He later enrolled to study post graduate law at the SouthBank University London.

In 2012, along with his wife, he launched his own publishing, media and entertainment company, Faunteewrites Limited. Since then has developed several thriving brands including; C. Hub magazine – one of the most respected African magazines published in the UK and read worldwide. He also founded CA Awards (Creative African Awards), the most sought after and prestigious awards celebrating talents of Africans globally.

Emeka Anyanwu is the author of the acclaimed titles; Kalango: The Personified Story of Nigeria, and The Big R of a Successful Business. He is a motivational and keynote speaker, mentor and founder of YEP (Youth Empowerment Programme) where he holds monthly workshop which aims at helping young Black boys to find a meaning and purpose to their lives.

As a youth mentor and trainer, he focuses on;

• Leadership skills.
• Youth route to employment and career discovery and growth.
• Business startup and entrepreneurship training.
• Self awareness and Discipline.
• Life purpose discovery.
• Building confidence and self esteem.
• Learning positive attitudes to life.

As a speaker, Emeka Anyanwu speaks on:

• Effective leadership strategies.
• Talent and self discovery.
• Small business, startup and entrepreneurship
• Personal development and mindset shift.
• Strategies for motivation
• Financial and social empowerment.
• Family, love and relationship building.
• Principles of Problem solving.

Emeka Anyanwu is an avid reader, a strong believer in Christ Jesus and family values. He is happily married to his wife and is blessed with three beautiful and talented daughters, whom he lives with in London.

Awards.

Nominated creative entrepreneur of the year at British Entrepreneur Awards – 2017.

Best Magazine of the year BEFFTA UK – 2015.

Most Informative African Magazine in the US – Extra-ordinary People’s Awards USA – 2015/2016.

African Heritage Magazine UN Decade Edition NOV-Jan 2018 Edition: The United Nations Decade for People of African Descent Special Edition with the 100 most influential Africans in Germany 2017. Have you booked your copy? Ask us

Faustina is simple, humble and spirited yet  self-motivated serial entrepreneur. Having graduated  and practiced  Nursing and midwifery for over 5 years, Faustina however, got back to her first love which is writing and journalism, creating platforms within that area.  In the last four years, she has passionately been working on her vision  to influence a positive identity for African heritage.

With her husband, Emeka Anyanwu , Faustina Co-founded C. Hub magazine, Faunteewrites Publishing, Divas of Colour Forum , MBW PR, Pearlwoman Magazine, Women into Leadership Conference, CA awards.

Within the C. Hub magazine brand, they have created the most prestigious award for Africans in the UK – CA award (Creativity Award) with audience of high rated personalities, and international celebrities. C. Hub magazine has a monthly  readership of over 500,000 globally.

In 2014, Faustina founded Divas of colour International women’s forum. The largest gathering of world’s most influential women of colour from around the globe, a day that includes, fashion shows, conference and awards. As well as raising funds and awareness  for and with our chosen charity in raising awareness and funds.

Faustina has been featured on the front page of The Voice newspaper in UK as women succeeding against all odds. She was also featured alongside  Diane Abbott MP as one of Black women doing it, in their Sisters doing it for themselves series. She also speaks on why she wants to honour Black women. Faustina was also named at number 8 in the African Doers listing by Tropics Magazine and No.2 on the six leading African women in UK by Afrokanist magazine.  Faustina speaks exclusively withNaija Living magazine on her journey as an entrepreneur.

She is also a known voice at speaking out against racism and underrepresentation of women of colour. .     Outside her busy  schedule, Faustina holds periodic mentoring sessions with young women, organises and speaks at women’s events, and uses her platform to inspire and motivate others.

Despite her busy schedule, Faustina finds time to mentor and train young entrepreneurs and women.  She has mentored numerous young women, interns, and helping them get a start with their life purposes.

Faustina and her husband, Emeka Anyanwu  work so hard to create opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds, which is evident in their Divas of Colour event which gives models of every background opportunity to excel. Faustina works tirelessly, highly dedicated to her vision and passion to change the narrative around ethnic minorities.

Faustina has won several awards both in the UK, US and in South Africa, been featured in several national and international newspapers and magazine as well as major online media.

She is happily married and lives with her husband, Emeka Anyanwu and her 3 daughters, Chelsea, Danielle and Nicole Anyanwu.

My name is Mrs Wavyne Diana Benskin Mcdonald, I was born in Trinidad of Barbadian Parents. I received my primary school education initially from Turner Hall elementary In Barabdos and subsequently, Fatima RC in Trinidad. I attended Curepe Junior Secondary and then went on to Graduatefrom St Augustine Girls High School.

My hobbies are writing, reading, jeopardy and travelling. I also love to karaoke and dance.

I am a child who was abandoned by both her parents. My father abandoned my impregnated mother and married another woman, This action infuriated my mother who thought the best alternative was to abandon the image of the man who destroyed her emotionally that image was me
Call it fate or divine intervention, the powers that be steered me to a neighbouring island into the loving care of my Maternal Grandmother and maternal Uncle, whom i still to this day credit as being my true parents.
From an early age I was always interested in writing, I was encouraged by my maternal Uncle to always speak and write properly. Of great importance to him was diction , although he did not scoff upon the local dialect, i was discouraged from speaking it with him. A terrible tragedy that I endured at the age of 8 years old , was the catlyst that saw the removal from the care of my Uncle and grandmother back to the custody of my birth mother.
Initially , I was unaware as to who these people I was living with were. In her custody for 11 years I endured unspeakable, psychological,emotional,verbal and physical abuse from her and sexual abuse from her spouse I received no encouragment pertainig to my love of writing poetry, and was told that they are ramblings that no one would be interested in hearing. This discouraged me greatly as a teenager in the 70’s .

I almost perished once after being stabbed by her but was saved by one of my dearest friends Mrs Judith Byer.
After fleeing for my life and freedom from the hell I endured for 11 years , I returned to the island where My maternal relatives were. I longed to see my Grandmother especially. I reacclimated myself and used the time then as a springboard to pursue my true love Journalism.
I wanted to be a Journalist/ Television announcer, and with that dream in my heart I emmigrated to the USA and had begun studies but with no assistance from my biological father, i had to abandon my dream of becoming that Journalist. I also thought that the world would not be ready for an Afro Caribbean Woman with an accent on their TV. I chose Business Management studies instead.

I continued with my ramblings on paper initally in the absence of the computer , then with the birth of the various forms of Social Media, I began to share my ramblings with friends and relatives. To my amazement they were well received and this approval fueled the urge to compile an anthology. Spoken Words from the mouth of this Babe is the culmination of those ramblings. I currently contribute to The Australiatimes Poetry and my work has been perfromed at the California Wildsound Festival.

I have subsequently penned my life story “Per Ardua Ad Astra” Latin for Through difficluty to success,
The life story of One West Indian Girl. In my book i have attempted to chronicle the daily struggles I faced parrallel to the struggles of the world at large during that era.I have also attempted to remind readers of how simple yet content life was in the absence of digital media. I have also addressed the taboo in the Black community to address and embrace persons afflicted with mental diseases.

I was diagnosed with PTSD, and have received medical and spiritual counselling. Today I thrive because i did not prescribe to the taboo of Mental illness and got the help I needed.
I have also reitterate the importance of fathers in their childrens lives. Fortunate for me , I had many surrogate fathers, but, it was my biological fathers responsibility to love , care provide and protect me.
And so I am issuing a plea and warning to you fathers and fathers to be , abandoning your responsibility, tantamounts to pain, disrupted lives, fractured relationships with siblings and the opportunity to create lifelong pleasant memories with your offspring. A girl learns her self worth from her father, and how she should be treated by a man, your children are you legacy, treat them with respect and provoke them not into wrath.
It took all the strength I had not to fall apart, but I survived and with Gods Help I will continue to survive.

EVENT DESCRIPTION

The enslaving and selling of black African in Libya

The illegal detention of black Africans in Libyan concentration camps

The torture of black Africans in Libya

The raping of African women in Libya

The extrajudicial killing of black African children in Libya

EVENT DETAILS

Meeting point at 12 noon.

Duke of Wellington Arch, Apsley Way, Hyde Park Corner, London W1J7JZ.

Nearest tube stations: Hyde Park Corner, Knightsbridge, Victoria