SUPERSTAR, OLAMIDE WILL BE A GUEST ON WHATS UP NAIJA, AFRICAN HERITAGE RADIO, HAMBURG, GERMANY WITH TONY AIR, THIS MONTH

Super star OLAMIDE Badoo will be my guest on WHATS UP NAIJA, African Heritage Radio in Germany 23-11-17 and its CONFIRMED

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Olamide Adedeji born 15 March 1989, known by his stage name Olamide but popularly called Olamide Baddo, is a Nigerian hip hop recording artist from Ijebu-ode, Ogun State. He records mostly in Yoruba, his native tongue. In 2011, he released his debut studio album Rapsodi while signed to Coded Tunes. Four solo albums have been released by him since that time, under his self-owned YBNL record Label, and another collaborative album alongside Phyno, who also raps predominantly in his mother-tongue, Igbo.

On 17 July 2013, Olamide secured an endorsement deal with Ciroc, becoming the first ever Nigerian to do so. The list of awards he has received in acknowlegement of his immense talent and hardwork include multiple Nigeria Entertainment Awards, TooXclusive AwardsChannel O Music Awards and The Headies Awards.

Born in Bariga, Lagos state, Olamide began actively pursuing music in the year 2000 when he was only 14. According to him; “I found out I was gifted in it so I had to explore it, it’s my life, my hustle, my world”. He studied at the Tai Solarin College of Education and upon graduation concentrated solely on making music.

Signed on to ID Cabasa’s Coded Tunes record label, and managed by ex-wife of artiste, 9ice, Olamide released his first album in 2011, with the hit single Eniduro drawing massive attention to the rapper’s flow, synonymous to DaGrin’s, majorly for the language in which it was presented, Yoruba.

Olamide’s debut offering led to collaborations with numerous artists, including Wizkid, ID Cabasa, 9ice, Reminisce and D’banj. After that time, he released YBNL in 2012, the album named after his record label, Baddest Guy Ever Liveth in 2013, Street OT in 2014, and Eyan Mayweather in 2015. Olamide also did a collaborative album, 2 Kings with Phyno in 2015.

At the turn of the year 2016, Olamide famously had an exchange with Boss of The Supreme Mavin DynastyDonJazzy, on the stage of the Headies awards which went viral and split the fanbase of both artistes. The both of them later had the beef settled for them by Aliko Dangote after the artiste had gone on a long, unbridled rant on twitter

Baddo Sneh as he calls himself, has never been married but has two children with his long-time girlfrield Adebukunmi Suleiman to whom he might never get married, according to the rapper in August, 2015.

 

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THE AMAZING CHIEF MRS YEMISI SANUSI WILL BE LIVE ON HERITAGE TV, DO NOT MISS IT

Pls join us as we discuss Mental Health and Coping with Relationship challenges on.Heritage Television London.
Date Friday 10th Nov
Time 7.00pm to 8.00pm
To be Hosted by TV Presenter Rose Peter Graham.

Chief Mrs Yemisi A. Sanusi
Former Vice President World Federation for Mental Health( African Region),
Rtd Psychiatric Liaison Nurse Specialist & Chief Psychiatric Social Worker,WHO Centre of Excellence ,Nigeria

Is our guest on “Rose on all Sides” this Friday. Live on Heritage TV

Time: 7pm to 8pm UK Time

Topic: Living in the UK , Depression, Anxiety arising from failed Relationships. How can it be managed?

Live Streaming on Facebook via www.heritagetv.online  

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ABOUT CHIEF MRS YEMISI SANUSI

Chief Mrs Yemisi Agunbiade Sanusi  is a Multi -professional  Retired Psychiatric Nurse Specialist with a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a Professional Diploma in Beauty Therapy . Yemisi originally trained in Nigeria as a Nurse before she proceeded to The University of Lagos ,University of Manchester and University of Kent where she obtained a Master’s Degree in 1984.

Yemisi is a passionate and Humanitarian Social worker who pioneered the Dept of Social Services at the WHO Centre of Excellence for Training and Research in Africa
She became the First Chief Psychiatric Social Worker on top of been appointed as the 1st African Woman to serve voluntarily as the Vice President of the World Federation for Mental Health African Region in 1989. Yemisi is a member of many professional and Charitable organisations including The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) UK, United Nation’s Association, UK, International Leadership Forum , Hounslow Lease Holders Forum, Age UK among others .

Yemisi had made presentations at World Congress’s  on Mental Health in  Lusaka, Zambia, 1987, Cairo, Egypt 1988, Mexico 1991’Japan 1993Dublin 1995.London 1988, Minnesota,USA 2006 .In 2013, Yemisi received a Letter of Appreciation from The former American First Lady Mrs Rosalyn Carter.

Yemisi is a  Trainer for Engagement and Outreach Services ,British House of Parliament She is also a member of All Party  Parliamentary Group (APPG) and Ambassador for 50.50 Parliamentary Group promoting gender balance at the British House of Parliament  .Yemisi is a strong advocate of Women’s Right and a passionate crusader against Domestic abuse and all forms of gender violence . She is a powerful voice in the Nigerian communities .

In appreciation of YEMISI Sanusi humanitarian contributions   internationally,she  is a recipients of numerous Awards some of them are listed below :

Life Timé Achievement Award presented by Zenith Global Health Practitioners, UK ,Nov 2016
Nigerian High Commissioner’s Community Recognition  – 2014 Ambassador for Peace ,Universal Peace Federation -UK, Award Dec 2013
Nigerian Centenary UK ,Special  Recognition Award, June 2014NANC Appreciation for Excellence Award,Liverpool ,Nov 2014
Community Leadership Award -Abike Ade Charity Foundation oct 2014
Foundation/Member-Nigerian Humanitarian Aid Organisation -2012
Life Time Achiever’s Award for Community Services,NUBBA, UK 2013UNILAG Distinguished Alumnus Award 1992
Rotaract  Charity Club of University of AGRIC, Abeokuta ,Nigeria,Humanitarian Award- 1995
Widow’s and Children Welfare appreciation Award -2013
YEMISI also organised /hosted the World Mental Health Day Conference withUPF -UK -2015

Yemisi Sanusi serves voluntarily on many community organisations including :
Member ,Health and Welfare committee, Jesus HouseRCCG London
Member,Hounslow Business Enterprise Forum
Grand Matron SBF Educational Charity Support Organisation for Nigerian Girls
Parent’s Governor Heston School, 2001-2005
Director of Events,NIDOEurope 2008-2010
President , IDAY-UK 2009- up till date
Executive Member, Nigerian Women Leadership Forum .
Frm Chairperson Drug Abuse Control Committee ,Lioness Club District 404 1988
Fmr.National Publicity Sec. Medical Social Workers Assoc .of Nigeria.1994
Founder/Executive Director,National Mental Health Assoc of Nigeria.1986-1996

YEMISI is an Author of 60 Healthy  Tips to a Happy Long Life  and a successful mother to her three daughters who are  all British  trained  Graduate professionals – Lizzie,Diana and Meg and a Loving

 

MUSIC SPOTLIGHT – IN MEMORY OF THE AMAZING GREGORY ISAAC FROM JAMAICA

Gregory Anthony Isaac, was a Jamaican singer and songwriter. He recorded an enormous amount of songs in the genres (regular) . His nickname was the Cool Ruler. By the late 1970s, Isaacs was one of the biggest reggae performers, regularly touring the US and the UK. Well-known songs are Night NurseMr CopMy Only LoverTune In, and Love Is Overdue. He became an international star 1978 after signed to Virgin Record’s Front Line, and appeared in the movie Rockers with the song Slave Master. The two Front Line albums Cool Ruler and Soon Forward did, however, not sell as good as expected from someone regarded to be the third or fourth reggae artist in the world after Bob MarleyDennis Brown, and maybe Jacob Miller (singer in the band Inner Circle). Drug problems with cocaine and crack cocaine in the early 80s decelerated Isaacs carrier substantially, but not completely. He released 73 studio albums with original material, and over 500 compilation or remix albums. He worked together with almost all big Jamaican music producers of the 70s, 80s and 90s.

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Gregory Isaacs (born on 15 July 1951 in Fletchers Land, Kingston, Jamaica and died on 25 October 2010 in London) was a Reggae singer and songwriter. Gregory Anthony Isaacs is known as “The Cool Ruler” for his seductive crooning vocal style. Gregory attributed his greatest musical influences to R&B greats Sam Cooke and Percy Sledge, in addition to Delroy Wilson, Alton Ellis and Ken Boothe.

In the late 1960s, Gregory first performed in a vocal trio called The Concords, after being encouraged by Byron Lee. By 1970 the group had split up. He subsequently formed his own label, African Museum.

In the late 1970s he emerged as one of the most prolific and popular recording artists in Jamaica. He released a number of self-produced singles on his own African Museum (JA) label with Errol Dunkley. Much of Isaacs’ output reflected the ‘conscious’ themes of Roots Reggae, but Isaacs was equally adept at interpreting more mainstream Lovers Rock material. Early hits include “My Only Lover”, “Sinner Man” and “Mr. Cop”, recorded at Lee Perry’s Black Ark Studio.

A period in the 1970s with the GG’s label and its producer Alvin Ranglin produced hits like “Border” and “Number One”.

Personal problems affected him, particularly battles with a cocaine addiction and a possession charge, which prevented him from touring in North America for a significant part of his career, until a pardon could eventually be secured.

Isaacs recorded with a number of producers, including the Riddim Twin’s (Sly & Robbie) Taxi Records, who gave them their first hit with 1979’s “Soon Forward” , After a series of releases with Sly & Robbie, Gregory built a strong relationship with Gussie Clarke of the Music Works label. In addition to these local Jamaican labels, The Cool Ruler had had releases on Trojan, VP, Virgin’s Front Line and English producer Tad A. Dawkin’s Tad’s Records. Isaacs would would eventually sign with Chris Blackwell’s Island Records which resulted in the international release of Night Nurse (1982) and Out Deh! (1983).

Perhaps his most popular recordings in his native Jamaica are “All I Have Is Love”, “Mr. Brown” and “Hard Drugs”, the latter being an anti-drug anthem that dominated radio in the late 1980s and was released as a hidden track on England’s Tad Records All I Have Is Love, Love Love LP.

In the 1990s Gregory’s African Museum label continued to release all of Gregory Isaacs’ music, and that of artists he produced. He continued to record and perform live in the 2000s, and it has been estimated that Isaacs has released over 500 records in his career, which includes singles and compilations.

Isaacs, who was 59 years old, died of lung cancer on 25 October 2010 at his home in London where he spent part of his time. A sad loss to the world.

SOURCE-  ALL MUSIC

NIGERIANS IN DIASPORA ORGANIZATION (NIDO) HOUSING SUMMIT TAKES PLACE IN LISBON, PORTUGAL, THIS WEEK

Nigerians In Diaspora Organization (NIDO) Housing Investment Summit taking place in Lisbon – Portugal from November 9 – 11, 2017 at the Sana Metropolitan Hotel. This investment summit will be taking place simultaneously with the NIDO European Annual General Meeting (AGM). I hope to have the privilege to introduce “VISION 105” to the House via the AGM Committee. Even though local and foreign developers have executed and commissioned numerous construction projects across the country in recent years, the supply of affordable housing remains more than 17 million less of current demand. Just imagine 17 million Nigerians in Diaspora investing 1 Euro a month for one year! From VISION 105 perspective, remittance has a huge role to play in bolstering the real estate market in Nigeria and the time is now.lisbon

THE PRESIDENCY, THE NASS & PAST NIDOE BOARD MEMBERS – TO BE HONORED AT LEADERSHIP AWARDS IN LISBON THIS WEEKEND

The Presidency, The NASS, past NIDOE Board members for Leadership Award in Lisbon, Portugal Nigerians in Diaspora Organization Europe (NIDOE) desirous to acknowledge Nigerians who have shown remarkable leadership qualities in their areas of service “In pursuance of National development”, has resolved to honour distinguished Nigerians at home and abroad who have performed outstandingly in their various areas of call.

NIDOE believes that none of the efforts of Nigerians in Diaspora will touch ground if our leaders and policy makers do not make our great homeland receptible for these efforts. NIDOE is conscious of the difficulties our dear country is facing at these trying times and is therefore gratified that some of our leaders have stood their ground in pursuit of national development in their areas of jurisdiction.

Aware that acknowledgement of and reward for excellence in service and commitment are key to breeding heroes of our nation, NIDO Europe has resolved to honour Nigerian Leaders in recognition of their invaluable and outstanding contributions to Nigerian and Nigerians in Diaspora especially through the passing into law the Nigerian Diaspora Commission Bill that will allow Nigerians in Diaspora to fully participate in the development of Nigeria.

 

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Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe (NIDOE) AGM committee has therefore recommended Distinguished Nigerans to be honored during its annual general meeting (AGM) and Award Gala Night holding on 11th November 2017 at Sana Metropolitan Hotel, Lisbon- Portugal. The awardees include; Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN (Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria); Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria); Honorable Dogara Yakubu (Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Federal Republic of Nigeria); Senator Rose Okoji Oko (Chairman Senate Committee on Diaspora & Civil Societies); Honorable Barr. Rita Orji (Chairman House Committee on Diaspora Affairs), Barrister Ekpo Nta (Frm. Chairman Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC), H.E. Ngozi Ukaeje (Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Lisbon, Portugal), Amb. Hussain I. Coomassie (National Coordinator Fresh Connect Initiative), Mr. Jeffrey Efeyini (Founding Chairman NIDO Europe), Hon. Collins Nweke (Board Chairman 2011 to 2013), Dr. George Manuwuike (Board Chairman NIDOE 2014 – 2016), Dr. Bashir Obasekola (Vice Board Chairman NIDOE 2014 – 2016) and Ikenna Ugwu (General Secretary NIDO Europe 2013 – 2016).

This act of recognition is a NIDO Europe tradition to honor Nigerians and friends of Nigeria at home and abroad for distinguished service at various levels of leadership and for supporting the vision and mission of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe and NIDO in general. Former recipients of NIDOE award include; Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the current SSA to the President on Diaspora and Foreign Affairs, Dr. John C. George, Board Chairman NIDOE (2006 – 2009), Mr Alistair Soyode (Board Chairman 2009 – 2011), Ms. Lola Visser-Mabogunje, former NIDOE BOT member, and Dr. Jones O. Edobor, former Chairman NIDO Austria.

ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK, HON OLIVIA BOLAH JOSEPH – LAWYER, AUTHOR & PEACE ADVOCATE

Olivia Bolah Joseph-Aluko is an inspirational writer, speaker who has contributed to a few academic journals and written a few articles in local magazines and blogs.

An author, and a grassroots social justice advocate and lawyer, with a background knowledge and experience of Migration and Ethnic Minority, Studies.
Born in Islington, North London to Professor and Mrs Olajide Aluko, Olivia returned with her parents to Nigeria where she completed her education and graduated with an LLB in law.
Following this, she, later on, returned to the UK where she continued to pursue her career in a supporting role within the justice sector. Owing to her interest in Ethnic Minorities related studies, Olivia obtained an admission at the Queen’s Mary University London, where she got her Masters in Migration and Law.
Olivia whose birth name is ‘Mobolanle’-(Bola) oscillates between writing and academia/community participation which is no doubt surprising.

Olivia is building on the family tradition of writing and advocacy considering that her father, the late, Professor Olajide Aluko, was an accomplished writer, and the first professor of international relations in the whole of Sub-Saharan, Africa.
Olivia is involved in the work of her community and had continued to work tirelessly within the Black and Minority Ethnic(BME) communities to empower and motivate her people within her community to reduce conflicts and work towards one goal as ‘Africans.

Olivia is very passionate about the Black African community and plays a very active role in encouraging the integration of the members of the community through dialogue and other proactive engagements.

To this extent, she published two articles on ‘smacking, and the law’ had observed that some African parents have had their children taken away by social services without understanding why. The articles published increased the awareness of parents about w, to inform African parents about unacceptable practices in disciplining children.
Olivia is a spokesperson for the rights of migrants and refugees and has spoken movingly
about balancing the human security of migrants and National security which has been aired on TV and radio. Olivia was selected as one of the panel speakers at the recently concluded conference for the 4 th Diaspora International Conference organised by Sudan Knowledge entitled ;Together with the world better’ in July 2017. Olivia emphasised the need for ‘Africans’ not to make a ‘pity party’ around what Europe did to Africa, but rather work towards the goal of sustainable development. Olivia has been invited to present her paper at another conference by the United Nations Joint Inspection Unit(UJI) with the Sudan Knowledge at Geneva, Switzerland in April 2018. The title of her paper is Migration and the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 Agenda, has now been published in one of the journal volumes of ‘Sudan Knowledge.’

Olivia is the Founder of two companies, REOPASS Family Navigators Ltd, a Not for Profit
organisation that exists to support families going through separation and divorce and
Reinvent Africans Diaspora Network Ltd, personal development and training consultancy outfit for the empowerment of individuals who want to learn how to become a nation builder.

Olivia is also a Non-Executive Director of the Nous organisation, an outfit that
campaigns against the negative mental health stereotypes among the Black Asian and
Minority Ethnic groups(BAME). Olivia is also the company secretary of Alphatech Energy, a company that provides solar energy to international organisations in Africa.
Likewise, she is the vice chair of the African Security Forum, an organisation that works
collaboratively for peace and security in Africa. After years of incubation, Olivia released
her first book, Africans in the UK, Migration, Integration and Significance in 2016, which she sold and distributed within the community. She is currently working on the second edition of the book titled Migration, Integration and Sustainability and she hopes to make this particular edition available to a broader audience. Olivia is an active member of the Amnesty International UK.

Olivia is also a labour activist and is an active member of her local labour party. She is currently broadening her knowledge about refugees, and she has just completed the intermediate level of the Refugees Rebuilder course under the Initiatives of Change UK. Olivia is an avid lover of jazz music, who enjoys a moderate level of serenity.
Her favourite quote is “Life becomes harder for us when we live for others, but it also
becomes more productive and happier
Campaign and Publicity
 Lobbying local authorities to provide housing for the homeless.
 Making parliamentary representations on behalf of vulnerable migrants
 As part of the Nous organisation team, regularly organise an open mic session across
designated Boroughs to raise awareness about mental health.
 ‘Participated in the social media campaign under the hashtag ‘Bring back our girls’
following the abduction of over 200 girls in 2014 in a Secondary School in Nigeria.
 Joined for demonstration at the Chatham House in London against the oppressive
government of the Nigerian government in 2015 demanding an end to corruption
and allowing a new political party to take over.
 Participated in the ‘justalittle’ sleep out the night to raise funds for the Internally
displaced people in the Borno Camp of Nigeria.
 Signed petitions and attended demonstrations organised by the Amnesty
International UK, and the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants to call for
people to take action and change policy for migrants and refugees.
 Regularly takes part in door to door canvassing for the Labour Party in preparation
for the next general election in 2019.
 Took part in a door to door campaigning for labour party during the June 8, 2017,
election.

 

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HUMBLED TO RECEIVE THE HONORARY DIASPORA RECOGNITION AWARD AT THE ENTERPRISE MINDS AWARDS EVENT 2017, HILTON HOTEL, LONDON BRIDGE

HUMBLED TO RECEIVE THE HONORARY DIASPORA RECOGNITION AWARD at THE ENTERPRISE MINDS AWARDS EVENT 2017 which took place at The HILTON HOTEL, LONDON BRIDGE

Only last week , I was humbled and overwhelmed to receive THE HONORARY DIASPORA RECOGNITION AWARD at THE ENTERPRISE MINDS AWARDS EVENT 2017 which took place at The Hilton London Tower Bridge
As each day unfolds a new journey begins and embraces new stories and manifestations
Lets continue to open our minds and our hearts to a whole new world of purpose, patience and passion.

I will like to thank Councillor Sunny Lambe and his amazing team for honouring me with the HONORARY DIASPORA RECOGNITION AWARD
May your paths be filled with many more long roads of prosperity and inner peace
And even though this is my 17th Award, it simple feels like the first

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EFIK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, USA ANNOUNCES BIENNIAL MEDICAL MISSION TO CROSS RIVER STATE – 3RD TO 10TH OF NOVEMBER

The Efik National Association Inc, USA announces its Biennial Medical Mission to Cross River State, from the 3rd to the 10th of November.

•This is going to be done in collaboration with the World Surgical Foundation and the Duke Foundation to provide free medical and surgical services to the people of and within the State.

The medical team will be providing medical services at the following locations:

1) Donald Duke Children and Women Hospital, Murtala Mohammed Highway,Calabar
2) University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar.
3) PHC Nelson Mandela Rd, Calabar
4) PHC Anantigha, Calabar
5) PHC Ikang in Bakassi local Government. ( 3-8 of November, 2017.)
6) The Obong of Calabar’s Palace.

Sincerely,
A. Etim Roberts
Secretary ENA, Inc., USA
www.efiks.org

•This medical missions activities will be streamed live via Facebook Live (Efik Leadership Foundation group page)

 

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FOCUS ON DISABILITY FOUNDATION UK ANNUAL EVENT, SATURDAY THE 9TH OF DECEMBER 2017

Our Annual charity event will return this year, bringing together Focus on Disability Foundation’s friends and supporters for an exclusive evening of networking, charitable fundraising opportunities, socialising and entertainment in the heart of London. We hope you will join us as we kick-start the festive season in style. All proceeds go towards vital work for and with disabled children and adults in Africa

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THE TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ INTERNATIONAL ONLINE   POETRY COMPETITION 2018, WATCH THIS SPACE

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ INTERNATIONAL ONLINE   POETRY COMPETITION 2018

THE COMPETITION IS SPONSORED BY Tony Tokunbo Fernandez, TO ENCOURAGE THE ART OF WRITING AMONG YOUNG , TALENTED AND UPCOMING  POETS AND WRITERS AROUND THE WORLD  AND TO PROMOTE THEIR WORK ON LITERARY INTERNATIONAL  PLATFORMS, ONLINE MAGAZINES, , BLOGS AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS

 

MORE DETAILS ABOUT THIS COMPETITION SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE  IN THE EARLIER PART OF NEXT YEAR, WATCH THIS SPACE

 

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ABOUT TONY

 

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.

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

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