Bongos Ikwue, the music legend was born in Otukpo, Benue State, Nigeria, on the 6th of June 1942. In 1956, he attended St, Paul’s Secondary school in Zaria, Nigeria, where his friends called him “Forge” because he was always making up (forging) and singing his own songs. In 1962, While at Okene Comprehensive Secondary School, he formed a group called Cubana Boys with two other young boys, after which he headed off to the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), also in Zaria, Kaduna State, where he studied Business Administration.

While in ABU, he created his own band, called UniBello Brothers and also sang in a folk group, which was made up of university lecturers during which time, a chemistry lecturer, Mrs. Harmony taught him some Irish songs. In 1967 he founded and headed the Groovies band, which became extremely popular in the 1970’s through to the 80’s.

Many love him for his soulful, folksy songs, the most popular of which includes: Cockcrow At Dawn, Still Searching, Amen, Otachikpokpo and a host of others. His dedication to his music was obvious due to the high quality of the albums he churned out, and due to the sheer elegance and the electrifying energy of his live performances, where the band was always on key, and the musician himself was always true to every note. His ability to stay on the right note is an indicator of his hard work as a musician.

Apart from the raw beauty of his finely honed voice, another thing that set the musical genius apart is his dedication to the promotion of Africa and African values, by his continuous use of his native Idoma language in his songs. He is well loved by a vast majority of Nigerians with a fan base that cuts across language barriers and ethnic tension; he also has an international fan base. This is mainly because Bongos’ music genre is not easily deciphered. He is also a master of the African ideals he chooses to express.

Bongos Ikwue was always original; he never tried to imitate any artist, local or international and focused on perfecting his chosen genre. He takes his time in the studio in order to affect the perfect melody for his songs, often rewriting his music until it was exactly right. The icon never rushed to produce any song and it is this conscientiousness that ensured that he produced hit after hit without fail.

Prince Ezem Ihenacho will be launching his new amazing book titled “OUR WORLD IN METAPHORS” on Sunday  the 13^th of August from 5pm at The Empire Lounge Bar and restaurant, 770 Old Kent Road, London, SE15 1NZ

R.S.V.P   Books@fauntee.com

The evening shall feature Prinze Ezem reading a snippet from his book as well as Keynote speeches from Key Individuals

THIS IS AN EVENT YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PRINCE EZEM CAN BE FOUND BELOW

Prince Ezem Ihenacho is an Approved Mental Health Professional based in London, a Humanitarian, Broadcaster and the author of Hard Hitting! The real truth about men, marriage & infidelity published in 2010, Your Child, My Child, Whose Child published in 2012 as well as, Humility of the Brain which was published in 2014. He currently is in the process of producing another with more to come.

Watch out for Prince Ihenacho’s new title ‘Our World In Metaphors’ which is ‘Driven by the Truth’ due out in April 2017 and see our world as you have never seen or known it before. In this new book he promises to show his readers the reasons why our world is malfunctioning. He states that, there are three stages of nurturing every human being has to go through in order to become ‘rational.’

Prince Ihenacho writes that, human beings in unison with other animals are born irrational and will remain irrational until the third stage of nurturing takes place. He says that, being rational is not an offering of nature therefore, being rational is not a given.

Prince Ihenacho argues that, human beings merely assume to be rational but the reality he says, is different because; some people only stop at one of the two first stages ‘nurtured to do domestic and self-care tasks’ or ‘nurtured to go through the human designed academic system.’ Others achieve the two but, both stages do not get rid of the animalistic instincts in human beings hence; many believe that a chaotic world is ‘natural’ and there is not much anyone can do about it.

Sammy Edogun is A God lover, Choir trainer, Life and  ministry coach.Minister,promoter & firm believer in the instrumentality of gospel arts for saving the sinner and  strengthening the saint.

Sammy is also an events solutions specialist,reputation management strategist & media consultant, He is very passionate about people and making a difference in various communities

He graduated from The University of Lagos in 1994 with a Bachelors degree in English and has played many leading roles in the early days of Nollywood

He spends lots of his spare time as a Christian advocate, Radio ambassador and deeply getting involved in community initiatives

KENYA IN THE PARK TAKES PLACE THIS SATURDAY THE 29TH OF JULY, DO NOT MISS IT (VOTED BEST EVENT OF THE YEAR)
Theme: Celebrating African/Kenyan Culture, Diversity, Investment, Pride and Networking.
Venue: PLAISTOW PARK
Time: 11am – 10.00pm.
Due to our previous successful events, this events aims to attract more than 7500 individuals and to provide a platform for Kenyans and friends of Kenya to network professionally, Spiritually, Economically and Socially. We will strive to be in line with the role of Ministry of Tourism as a promotional organization to increase foreign tourist arrivals and stimulate the growth of local trade and tourism. We will also provide a platform for our youths to showcase their talents in sports, beauty, Arts, culture, fashion design and entrepreneurship in line with government’s manifesto.

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New book features mental and practical strategies for debt elimination

Obioma Anukwuem shares how he completely eliminated debt from his life

SALISBURY, N.C. – According to a report by the Pew Charitable Trusts, eight in 10 Americans are in some form of debt, most often because of a mortgage. Obioma Anukwuem knows how debt and financial struggles can ruin personal lives and relationships. More importantly, he knows that it is possible to break free from financial bondage and live a life of financial independence. He shares how in his new book, “Debt: Slavery in Disguise” (published by Xlibris).

In “Debt: Slavery in Disguise(how I paid a debt of half a million dollars in three and a half years),” Anukwuem shares the travails and triumphs of living the American dream. He had accumulated huge personal debt and realized that his spending habits would make his financial problems worse if he did not make drastic changes. The book not only describes his inspiring story, it shares the personally tried and tested strategies he used for debt elimination.

“I wrote this book to show that nothing is impossible if you dare and that ordinary people can do extraordinary things,” Anukwuem says. “Theoretically eliminating debt in its entirety is possible but it takes actually working on it to achieve any kind of results. That was what I did when I turned a claim on debt freedom into reality in the face of so many odds. That is why I wanted to share my experience.”

Timely and practical, “Debt: Slavery in Disguise” offers a blueprint for building a life of financial freedom and security. Anukwuem’s story will resonate with many who are enduring money problems.

“Debt: Slavery in Disguise”

By Dr Obioma Anukwuem

Overview

In Debt: Slavery in Disguise, Obi Anukwuem captures the travails and triumphs of living the American dream. From his experiences, he sheds light on the traps that can ensnare us when we want to live well. He consciously and subconsciously allowed negative influences from people and things around him get him sidetracked, but he knew it was mostly his own doing. He forgot his own life and began to live other people’s lives in an effort to belong. Through poor judgment, indecisiveness, weak principles, and greed, he accumulated huge personal debt. He realized that his spending habits would make his debt matters only worse if he did not do something urgently about his debt. It stole his peace of mind many times. He did not cease until he found a way out of his bondage to debt. Even though he seemed to have stumbled into what promised to help eliminate his debt, he knew that it would take more than just a theory to tackle his problems.

The author believes that to do well in any area of life, we must be true to ourselves, be passionate about what we want, be decisive, and do right all the time. Our dreams, motivations, and aspirations have to always be at the forefront of our thoughts. Unless we change our mentality, life will always seem to be the same.

Through perseverance, huge sacrifice, and a desperate desire for a peace of mind, Obi and his family eliminated approximately $500,000 in personal debt in about three and a half years. He recalled a negative net worth just before this venture. Now, he no longer has to share his wealth with greedy creditors; his net worth is positive, no longer negative, and it continues on a healthy, upward trajectory.

His story can be yours as well.

His book can be found on amazon.

Visit the link below TODAY

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1524535834/ref=rdr_ext_tmb

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Lucky Dube (born Ermelo Dube; pronounced “doo bay”) was one of South Africa’s best-selling artists and one of its most outspoken performers. Although he initially sang in the traditional Zulu mbaqanga style, his move to reggae in 1984 was sparked by his quest to express his anger against the oppression of apartheid. While The Village Voice observed, “The spirit of Lucky Dube‘s music and dance epitomizes the spirit of Black liberation”, Niceup Magazine wrote, “(Dube‘s) lyrics have brought an original voice to reggae by chronicling the political and spiritual struggles of his South African brethren”. brethren musical talents were obvious from an early age.

By the age of nine, he was conducting his school choir. After singing with school rock & roll bands, he joined his cousin, Richard Siluma‘s, mbaqanga band, the Love Brothers. Together with the group, he recorded his first single in 1979. Inspired by thcontroversialal lyrics of Peter Tosh, Dube moved to reggae in 1984. His earliest attempts with the newly adopted style were met by strong opposition by the then-all-white South African government, and his first reggae album, Rasta Never Die was banned from radio airplay. Without notifying his record label, Dube re-entered the recording studio and cut a second reggae album, Think About the Children. The album became a major hit and achieved gold record status. Dube‘s third reggae album, Slave, sold more than five hundred thousand copies.

Lucky Dube died in 2007

SOURCE – ALLMUSIC.COM

Date of event: 29th July 2017
Event Name: Kenya and friends in the Park.
Theme: Celebrating African/Kenyan Culture, Diversity, Investment, Pride and Networking.
Venue: PLAISTOW PARK
Time: 11am – 10.00pm.
Due to our previous successful events, this events aims to attract more than 7500 individuals and to provide a platform for Kenyans and friends of Kenya to network professionally, Spiritually, Economically and Socially. We will strive to be in line with the role of Ministry of Tourism as a promotional organization to increase foreign tourist arrivals and stimulate the growth of local trade and tourism. We will also provide a platform for our youths to showcase their talents in sports, beauty, Arts, culture, fashion design and entrepreneurship in line with government’s manifesto.

Wilson Nwane (Aka ekpuchi anyanwu)  a.k.a (SoGreat ) is an African Highlife musician who began his music career in Nigeria.He started singing in his local church choir at a very young age.

His love for music came from his lineage especially his mother who is a wonderful singer whom God’s gift is enhanced.

Wilson Nwane is a multi-instrumentalist, who plays more than ten (10 ) musical instruments with over 20 years experience in art of music making.

A music teacher, Singer, Songwriter and Producer, Wilson has also  released many Albums and SINGLES

Albums 

(1 ) 2000 Ima otu Chukwu si ke uwa)

(2 ) 2013 SoGreat and Ala Igbo )

(3 ) 2015 Ndi Ezigbo Omume dedicated to People Club Int’l London branch)

(4 ) 2017 ( Chukwu  Echetagom ) and Ego Amaka.

  Singles 

(1 )  Aduro

(2 )  I sabi and kuria

(3 ) Ala Eze

(4 ) I will be

CEO SOPRECS MEDIA / SOPRECS INT’L BAND and He is the founder of  Naija Musicians Forum UK

Wilson Nwane has performed in Events/concerts  promoting  African Cultural /  Highlife Music in the UK .

Social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube etc.

1. http://www.twitter.com/wilsonnwanecom

2. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYL3BKnXvVJ5T9WXQt2dkTg

3. https://uk.linkedin.com/in/wilson-nwanekwu-5570b920

4. https://www.facebook.com/Wilsonsogreatmusic-228626160512750/

5. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1509917499319416/

Contact: www.wilsonnwane.com / info@wilsonnwane.com

Wilson Nwane is a heavy promoter of African highlife music in UK & Europe .

DD2017, FHA-Diaspora City & NIDO: My excitement for Diaspora engagement is fed partly by a deep sense of optimism about the future of the organization as it continues to contribute in its own little way to National development. Clearly, through NIDO, a very good foundation has been laid for the Diaspora to make great things happen at home and also to join in the national discourse regarding the process of nation building # Diaspora remittances + Diaspora Projects = Diaspora Commission

Lets meet @ DD2017 in Abuja!

Hon Kenneth Gbandi