ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK ODISO EDIM FROM CALABAR, NIGERIA – YOUTH AMBASSADOR & SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

Mr Odiso Edim’s Bio

Mr Odiso Edim was born on the 3 rd of February 1996 in Calabar, Nigeria.

He is an alumni of Christian high school, Calabar and presently a student at the University of Calabar. He is also a full-time software developer who is well-versed in Java, C programming, HTML and CSS, and has created apps for bloggers and business people alike.

His hobbies include Football and badminton.

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9JA POP ART, NEW JERSEY, U.S.A – SETTING THE PACE IN 2017 AND BEYOND

9ja Pop Art produces all forms of graphics from book covers to publicity posters to t-shirt designs to calendars to billboards, etc…
9ja Pop Art can take commissions from design to production in a variety of media.
Each commission includes design meetings as required by the client, 3 concept sketches and 2 finish concept revisions.
No payment is due if none of the concept sketches are acceptable (we’ll know after the first 2 sketches where you want to go…it won’t be a problem).
Production and delivery costs are additional if the client wants 9ja Pop Art to produce the work for use.
9ja Pop Art has high quality print and shirt makers available.
9ja Pop Art has a full price list and catalog of previous commissions available for clients upon request.
9ja Pop Art is anything but typical. Come to us if you want your graphics to stand out from the crowd.

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Website Address    –    https://www.etsy.com/shop/9JaPopArt

THE GHANA-NIGERIA YOUTH SUMMIT 2017, FRIDAY THE 7TH OF APRIL 2017

GHANA-NIGERIA YOUTH SUMMIT 2017
‘The Rise of Giants’….

Theme-”Raising Selfless & Impactful Young African Leaders and Entrepreneurs-The Way Forward ”…

Date-Friday 7th April,2017
Venue-British Council Event Auditorium,Accra
Time-3pm

Enquiries and Sponsorship -Barry +233541293499,Nancy +233549870862,Alex+2348144984731
Email-ghananigeriayouthsummit@gmail.com,
info@africafuturematters.org

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TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ – AT YOUR SERVICE IN THE MONTH OF MARCH, CONTACT US TODAY

OUR SERVICES IN THE MONTH OF MARCH- CONTACT US 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 2017)

CONTACT US TODAY ON +447882809005 TO MAKE A BOOKING, OR DROP US AN EMAIL : afripoet@gmail.com
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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 AND MALTA

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http://www.tonyfernandez.co.uk

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INTRODUCING ” BUSINESS PEOPLE’S GATHERING” BY AFRICA4U AWARD WINNER & PRESIDENT, YOUNG SPEAKERS ASSOCIATION, NIGERIA – BEN EDEM

INTRODUCING ” BUSINESS PEOPLE’S GATHERING” BY AFRICA4U AWARD WINNER & PRESIDENT, YOUNG SPEAKERS ASSOCIATION, NIGERIA – BEN EDEM

Understand Spiritual secret plus the undisclosed methods of doing business without stress..ATTEND.. BUSINESS PEOPLE’S GATHERING..Call to find the venue near you..08091056178

Ben Edem was also one of the Winners of The Africa4u Awards for  The Nigerian Youth organised by Tony Tokunbo Eteka Fernandez at Oxbridge Tutorial College, Ikeja, Lagos in August, 2017 (Last Year )

 

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ABOUT BEN EDEM 

Ben is an astute public speaker and advisor to many international youth organizations, business executive,and young entrepreneurs.

He is also an international recognized youth advocate, having worked with organizations such as UNICEF, Nigerian children parliament, African Youth Advocate in various capacities. He’s been a guest on numerous radio and television interviews, talk shows, commercials etc.

Ben coordinates the YOUTH CONNECT AFRICA : an organization dedicated to youth advocacy and development. He became the pioneer president of YOUNG SPEAKERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA; One of Nigeria’s leading organizations of professional speakers.

In recognition of his contribution towards youth development, he was specially invited to a dinner at the palace of the OBONG OF CALABAR by His Royal Highness EDIDEM EKPO OKON ABASI OTU V (The Obong Of Calabar).

In 2013, he won the prestigious “ MOST INFLUENTIAL YOUTH ORATOR” (Nigeria).

He’s the convener of many youth developmental conferences such as: “THE EXCLAMATION CONFERENCE” YOUNG LEADERS & SPEAKERS CONFERENCE , “GATHERING OF EXPERTS SUMMIT” YOUNG BUSINESS WOMEN SUMMIT” .

Ben coordinates” COMMUNITY VIEWS’’ an initiative designed to bring the challenges of the people in rural communities to the government.The community views initiative has interviewed many traditional monarchs across Nigeria.

Ben has exceptionally trail blazed and set the pace for many other young people in Africa.

The Stake Holders’ summit on security is designed to generate insights into the challenges of national Security as well as youth involvement in national security.

ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK -SAMSON ONOJA ITODO , AUTHOR, POET & FOUNDER OF AFROBIZGERMANY

Samson Onoja Itodo is  a Nigerian community ambassador  based in Berlin Germany.
He is also an Author, Poet and Playwright with a passion for creativity and making a positive difference in the Diaspora
This enterprising Role model has also Published a book called  “Bunker Laboratory” and is also the author of a  childrens book titled  “The Rain-Maker”.
Samson is The Founder of the online news and entertainment channel “Afrobizgermany”. and The organizer of Afrobeats Music Award Germany “(ABMAG)”.
Below are links to his  online platforms:
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TANZANIA – THE LAND OF SERENGETI, ZANZIBAR & AFRICA’S HIGHEST MOUNTAIN, BY AFRICA4U AWARD WINNER – HAPPYNESS

Tanzania the land of Serengeti ,Zanzibar and Africa’s highest mountain (Mt Kilimanjaro).
Tanzania has whatever you are dreaming about – be it tropical islands, climbing the highest mountain in Africa, diving for marine treasures or watching the annual migration of plains game. It boasts some of the most romantic and tropical beaches in Africa – Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia Islands.
The Tanzania people are warm and friendly. There are more than 130 ethnic groups in existence. Despite there being so many different cultures, Tanzania has had a peaceful history and an enviable political stability .

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Here are some Swahili-English
BASIC PHRASES
Jambo – hello, how are yo
Nzuri – ok, fine, good
Nakupenda – I love you
Nakupenda pia -Love you too
Hakuna matata – no worries/no problems
Sijambo – Am fine
Karibu – welcome, come in, also said when offering something
Ndege – plane
Kwaheri – goodbye
Njia – road/path
Asante – thank you
Bwana – mister
Mama – woman
Pole pole – slowly
Kijana – youth
Haraka – faster
Mtoto – child
Jina lako Ni nani – what’s you name
Simama – Stop
Tafadhali – Please
Samahani – Sorry
Ndiyo – yes
Hapana – no
Twende – let’s go
Sijui – I don’t know
Kushoto – Left
Hapa – here
Kulia – right
Lini – when
Juu – up
Kwa Nini – why
Chini – down
Nani? – Who?
Nini? – What?
Kweli – true
Leo – today
Kesho – tomorrow
Choo – toilet
Mchana – daytime
Bafu – bathroom
Usiku – night time/at night
Asubuhi – morning/in the morning
Mapema – early
Nipe – give me
Dakika – minutes
Tena – again
ANIMALS (BIG FIVE)
Tembo- elephant
Simba- lion
Chui – Leopard
Faru- rhinoceros
Nyati – buffaloes

VERBS
To eat – ku-la
To drink – Ku-nywa
Simba – Lion
To stay – Ku-kaa
To see – kuona

MORE BASIC PHRASES
Mambo – hello impolitely
To look – kutazama
Sawa – ok
To buy – kununua
Habari –hello/hi
To love – kupenda
Habari za asubuhi – good morning
To be/become – kuwa
Habari za jioni – good evening
To come from – kutoka
Usiku mwema – good night
PRONOUNS
Kwaheri – good bye
Us – sisi
Tuonane – see you
Samahani – excuse me
You – ninyi
Samahani – sorry
Them – wao
Me – mimi
You – wewe
Him/her – yeye

 

STORY BEHIND THE 1ST EFIK LANGUAGE LEARNING APP ON GOOGLE PLAY, WRITTEN BY 20 YEAR OLD PHILIP AKODA FROM CALABAR

The birth of the Learn Efik app on Android will forever be etched in my memory. When I first thought about this project in 2015, I was not sure how or where to start. Nevertheless, I took the first steps when I returned to Calabar in May: I took several audio recordings and sought the help of a good friend, Odiso Edim to assist with coding the app and thus, with bringing it to fruition.

Facing financial disability, I was discouraged and encouraged by my peers. Several of them had lost faith in our country and thus, believed that no Nigerian language or even African language was worth saving.

Inspite of this opposition, my dedication to the African continent was never shaken. Having grown up in a home filled with love, I was supported by my steadfast and ever supportive mother, Winifred Akoda who happens to be a Professor of History, and an Efik princess.

Very often she would emphasize the importance of language and culture, in a way this prompted me to begin with Efik to bring honour to my family who have supported my dreams throughout the years; to bring honour to my home,

Calabar, a place I could never stop loving, and to bring honour to my country, Nigeria, a Nation I pray for daily. I also received abundant support from my sister who took the pains to compile the translation of the different audio files I took records of. The native speakers who contributed to the vocal records in the app include Mrs Ekpeyong fondly known as Mother Sarah, Revd. Father Emmanuel Effiom as well as my dear mother Dr Winifred Akoda.

 

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In the near future and through crowdfunding, I hope to proceed with four more languages so I would advise you stay tuned, ladies and gentlemen, for we may only be two handling this project, but with the support of friends and family, our willpower is like the clapping of thunder on a stormy night.

 

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Written by Philip Akoda

HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT NIGERWIVES NIGERIA?ASSOCIATION OF FOREIGN WOMEN MARRIED TO NIGERIANS

The Nigerwives Association also assists in tackling most of the immigration problems that the foreign wives may have through its Central Council and the Abuja Liaison officer appointed by the Central Council. “Immigration formalities pose problems to the young Nigerwife who is coming to Nigeria for the first time. Even now that the regulations have changed, they find it difficult to get access in their various states. Most of the times they need to come to Abuja to regularise their documents.”

Another aim of our Association is to establish or assist in social projects that benefit the communities we live in here in Nigeria. One of such projects is the Braille Book Production Centre in Lagos, which produces Braille Books for Blind children and distributes them all over the Federation.

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Towards our sisters we function as an extended family in Nigeria by sharing in their joys and sorrows. We attend ceremonies such as Naming ceremonies, traditional ceremonies, graduations, weddings, birthdays, funerals etc. Wherever a Nigerwives comes from, whatever her age, profession, economic background she is always welcomed and cared for. We extend this hospitality to all our new members who might be joining us in later times.

Website-   http://www.nigerwives.wix.com/nigeria

CMS PROMOTIONS PRESENTS HUMBLE SMITH – PERFORMING LIVE IN MALTA ON SATURDAY THE 18TH MARCH, DON,T MISS IT

The amazing Afropop artist “Humble smith” will be performing live in Malta on Saturday the 18th of March 2017 . The much awaited live performance is inspired by CMS Promotions also based in Malta and managed by Mr Henry Ekezie, a passionate business entrepreneur who has made profound contribution to very many initiatives in Malta.

Humble smith is slowly starting to become a household name, with an electrifying afro centric  rhythm that coaxes the crowd into a new world of refined music

 

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Ekenedilichukwu Ijemba (born May 14, 1991), better known by his stage name Humblesmith, is a Nigerian afropoprecording artist who achieved recognition upon the release of his single titled “Osinachi“, which later won a nomination spot at the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[1][2] He first ventured into the entertainment business as an actor, starring in a number of films including Hypertension (2010) with Sam Loco Efe