The plight of the girl child.

In Nigeria, an estimated 23 percent of women aged 15-19 years have begun childbearing, of which 17 percent have had their first child and 5 percent are pregnant with their first child. Also, 32 percent of teenagers in rural areas have begun childbearing, as opposed to 10 percent in the urban areas of Nigeria (DHS).

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In contact lists of people the world over, tons of Omolaras exist. In music though, and possibly in your heart (once you hear her songs) there is really only one. Expansive in taste and skill, Omolara is the consummate artist. Clichés be damned: she really does sing like an angel.

While that is often enough to charm, she accompanies her vocal talent with astute lyricism. More than just a talented singer, Omolara is an accomplished songwriter. She put out her first single “Be Like Yours” in 2009.

Since then, she has been very busy sharing her lyrical artistry and adding polish to music for Nigeria’s premium talents. In the recent past, she has written smash hits for, amongst others, Asa, Darey, Bez and Praiz. An enviable songwriting CV also includes credits for projects with the likes of Cobhams Asuquo, Timi Dakolo and Chidinma Ekile.

Blessed with a rousing, unique voice and crisp musical sensibilities, Omolara’s music is sure to make you feel and remember

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HULL JAZZ FESTIVAL

25TH SUMMER EDITION – 11 – 15 JULY 2017

2017’s a big year for Hull Jazz Festival. As well as taking part in the year-long celebrations for Hull UK City of Culture 2017, we’re celebrating our 25^th birthday this November with a special 10-day edition of the festival.

Summer Edition – 11 – 15 July

The 25^th Summer Edition of Hull Jazz Festival runs from 11 – 15 July at venues across the city. It continues our tradition of programming some of the freshest names in UK jazz alongside internationally-renowned artists, whilst also providing a platform for local and regional jazz talent.

We open on Tuesday 11^th July with Snake Davis and his Classic Sax Solos show. A big favourite with Hull audiences, Snake brings his band to Hull Truck to perform some of the best-loved sax solos from the last 50 years.

Wednesday 12^th July sees a long overdue reunion show by one of Hull’s most popular jazz bands. 25 years after their meteoric reign as the North’s top swing outfit, Ain’t Misbehavin’ take us on a joyful romp through 1930s dance sounds, inspired by the Hot Club de France.

Across town at Fruït on the 12th we’ve got a double bill of local Hull talent with festival favourites Bud Sugar and Chiedu Oraka.

On Thursday 13th July, Hull Truck hosts a show with New York sax titan Donny McCaslin and his quartet, the band behind the music on David Bowie’s final album, Blackstar. Blending influences from jazz, electronica and the rock music he listened to growing up, McCaslin’s the new face of jazz fusion.

Fans of Jazz Manouche are in for a treat on Friday 14^th July as we welcome Sébastien Giniaux Trio (France) and The Grimaldi Quartet (UK), two young ensembles at the forefront of the modern gypsy jazz scene.

Also on Friday 14th, across town at Kardomah94 and in assocation with Hulljazz, we have a special performance of trombonist Paul Taylor‘s Jazz in Hull: People and Places suite.

On Saturday 15^th July we present two of the UK’s most exciting new jazz acts alongside a special performance by two giants of the UK jazz and soul scenes.

With influences from jazz, hip-hop, Afrobeat and South African Township, all-female septet Nérija are blazing a trail for women in jazz. And fiery saxophone-drum duo Binker & Moses, winner of UK Jazz Act of the Year at the 2016 Jazz FM Awards, have already developed a fiercely loyal following for their hypnotic live shows.

On Saturday evening, we’re delighted to welcome back Courtney Pine CBE with Black Notes From the Deep, a brand new project that sees him collaborate with UK soul legend Omar. The two friends will be performing original material together for the first time alongside Courtney’s band.

Tickets for all of the above shows are now on sale from Hull Truck Theatre and Hull Box Office (for the shows at Fruït and Kardomah94). Click on the individual events below for full details.

Festival Ticket Offers:

Saturday Saver – see all 3 Hull Truck shows for £35 (students and under-26s £12)

Festival Saver – See 3 Hull Truck shows for the price of 2 (cheapest ticket free)

These Saver ticket offers can’t be bought via the Hull Truck website, please call the Hull Truck box office on 01482 323638 to book.

Winter Edition – 11 – 18 November

Our official 25th birthday celebrations get underway in November with an extended 9-day festival.

Headlining, we’re very excited to announce that guitarist Pat Metheny is making a special visit to Hull City Hall on Saturday 11 November as part of his world tour and to celebarate Hull 2017 UK City of Culture and Hull Jazz Festival’s 25th anniversary.

Performing with a stellar quartet featuring Gwilym Simcock on piano, the exceptional Linda Oh on bass and long-time sidekick Antonio Sanchez on drums, Metheny will perform music from across his extraordinary career. Early booking advised!

On Saturday 18 November, as the culmination of The Jazz Ticket, we present a special performance of A Journey with the Giants of Jazz, performed by the Nu Civilisation Orchestra, directed by Peter Edwards.  A new piece by Peter Edwards, commisioned by Turner Sims as part of the PRS Foundation’s New Music Biennial, the work celebrates six giants of the jazz world who were born in 1917. The show will start with performances of works by the six jazz giants, performed by young people from Hull and East Riding schools.

The Huddersfield Carnival is organised by Huddersfield African Caribbean Cultural Trust (HACCT) with support from the Huddersfield community and sponsors.

The overall aim of the Trust is to advance, promote, encourage and develop appreciation of and participation in African & Caribbean culture. Including carnival, street arts, African/Caribbean traditions, music and crafts in particular. But not exclusively through the provision of arts workshops, activities and events throughout the year and by the promotion and organisation of an annual carnival in Huddersfield in the interest of social welfare with the object of improving the condition of life of the local inhabitants.

To achieve this, the Trust works in partnership with statutory and voluntary organisations to provide a range of cultural and artistic activities.

Huddersfield African Caribbean Cultural Trust organises Huddersfield Carnival, a two-day programme of events held annually during the second weekend in July.

The organisation facilitates a year-round programme of participatory cultural activities rooted in the Caribbean tradition, with schools, young people and families which feed’s and sustains Carnival Weekend.

In terms of the number of participants and audience, a conservative estimate suggests that over 40,000 people attend the Huddersfield Carnival each year. Therefore represents a significant event in the town’s cultural calendar and provides a substantial boost to the local economy.

Address: 5-7 Station Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 1LS

Phone: 01484 536542
Email:  carnivaladmin@btconnect.com
Youtube: Huddersfield Carnival
Facebook: Huddersfield Carnival
Instagram: #Huddersfield Carnival
Twitter: @HuddersfieldCarnival

Universal Peace Federation – UK

Africa Day – KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Dr Yehoeshahfaht Ben Israel

Henri Pierre Koubaka (TBC)

Tony Tokunbo Fernandez: Published Author/Poet and Founder of AFRICA4U

Charlotte Simon: Founder, Mothers of Congo

Ibrahim K. Asante: Chairman, Significant International Group (SIG)

Simba Chioto: Media Director, Pan-Africanist and Writer

AFRICA DAY 2017 ORGANIZED BY THE UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION

We are honoured to invite you to attend a celebration of Africa Day 2017. We are happy to share this day with our friends and partners in the event. Africa Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the achievements of a fast growing continent. There are many inspirational examples from nations like Botswana that is relatively free of corruption and has free education and health due to a growing economy based on diamonds. The family culture, (which really means the extended family) that is prevalent throughout Africa. The religosity of African people. The music and foods of different parts of the African continent, which always creates a welcoming atmosphere. The world comes to Africa for minerals and other resources. There is so much more to Africa to learn from and gain inspiration.

UPF International celebrates Africa Day each year. Several times this has been in the Manhattan Centre in New York with the former UN Secretary General, Ban, Ki-Moon. It reflects the partnership between the African Union and UPF. There will be African food, music, cultural wisdom, story-telling and clothes.

Please come and celebrate with us. Kindly register to reserve your place NOW.

Use the link below

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/africa-day-2017-tickets-32495952268?ref=enivtefor001&invite=MTE2Mjc5OTMvYWZyaXBvZXRAZ29vZ2xlbWFpbC5jb20vMA%3D%3D&utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=inviteformalv2&utm_term=eventpage

Warm regards

Robin Marsh: UPF-UK Secretary General Mobile: 07956210768
Margaret Ali: UPF-UK Director Mobile: 07723024750
Joyce Suda: UPF-UK Director Tel: 07903311052

Universal Peace Federation (UPF) – UK

Office: 02072620985

www.uk.upf.org @ukUPF pa@uk.upf.org

UPF is an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations

All roads lead to Slough this Easter Monday the 17^th of April , as an amazing initiative called “Panzvimbo” will be organizing Zimbabwe Independence day at The Slough Cricket Club, Upton Court Road, Slough, SL3 7 LT    For more info, contact  07766716490

, Come and Network and be part of a colourful day in celebration of Zimbabwes Independence

The future is filled with many great beginnings, Our vision is to promote community cohesion among Southern  Africans, the best is yet to come