Toyin Sanni is the Group Chief Executive Officer of United Capital Plc.

She has championed United Capital’s commitment to delivering excellent solutions in Africa’s financial and investment services industry.  A Lawyer, Chartered Secretary and Stockbroker with over twenty-five years’ experience in Investor Services, Law and Finance.

Prior to her appointment as the Group CEO, Toyin Sanni was CEO, United Capital Trustees Limited (formerly UBA Trustees Limited) – a subsidiary of United Capital Plc and a market leader in the Trustees business.

Her prior career accomplishments include establishment of UBA Global Investor Services.

Toyin has played leading roles in landmark deals and is a frequent speaker. She held the position of Chairman of the Nigerian Capital Market Annual Retreat Committee for 2012, 2013 and 2014. Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (I.C.S.A.) UK, and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (C.I.S.) Nigeria.

Charmaine Tesaga is a High Performance Coach and Trainer as well as a yummy mummy to 2 children. Charmaine’s father is Ugandan and mother was Isreali and so she always struggled with finding her identity.

As a child Charmaine was a people watcher, a day dreamer and to be honest not much has changed she loves people, observing and listening, with the intention of finding solutions to lifes dramas in the pursuit of happiness.

Charmaine experienced the death of her mother at 9, and had to mature very quickly to take care of her younger siblings. Thankfully Charmaine had a natural gift for learning very quickly and remembering information, so did well at school, but all that suppressed hurt and pain became anger, and she lost her way.

After the birth of her son at a 19, Charmaine learned to be tenacious and pushed herself to be a high achiever. She was determined to give her son everything she missed out on and more.

Charmaine had a 10 year career at RBS, a bank manager at the age of 22, she was successful at what she did and was recongised as beng an individual who always goes the extra mile. She a woman of service, and nothing gave her more satisfaction than helping people grow and devleope themselves and achieve performance and careers goals. However after the birth of her now 4 year old daughter she realised that her job did not give her the satisfaction she once had.

Her priorities had changed as had the climate after the ressession, she no longer had the desire to work in an environment that stop investing in its people. So she took a leap of faith and left her secure 9-5. Charmaine set up her first business is childcare, and spent her time additcted to self development and re-trained to be a counseller and Life Coach. Charmaine now helps people to to pursuit their passions and come alinged with their lifes purpose.

She works with both individuals and business to increase performance and productivity using specific programmes to develop mind mastery, clear vision and commitment.

Life has taught her that a perceived setback, can be like a sling shot, a pull back and set up, to launch you forward in a new direction, to something really amazing. Its only when you move out of comfortable, confront your fears that life really happens.

If you have come to a point in your life where you are looking for something, but you may not be sure what it is or where to start. Charmaine will tell you, you simply have to understand yourself better and activate the parts of us that make our lives meaningful.

“I personally have implemented proven strategies and CHOOSE to be the best version of myself again and again. No magic wand, but my daily commitment to myself. With the right skills, tools and mindset we can all achieve a life of high performance, and with the tiniest amount of faith we can all move those limiting mountain like obstacles to really make our own difference … You have the ability to harness your strength and make any challenge work for you …

my role is to make sure you do it, my mission to inspire you on your journey of high performance and life mastery, Contact me direct for you first free

coaching session on ‘How To Beat Procrastination’ 07931668179

Akin Akintayo is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Savvy Group Inc.(a group of Civil Engineers and Management Consultants). Studied Civil Engineering at University of Ibadan, Nigeria with further education at Kensington College of Business, UK. Upon graduation, he worked briefly with Nestle Nigeria Plc before becoming a Civil Engineer at Landmark Integrated Technologies Limited, Lagos where he was involved in Civil Engineering Consultancy and Construction Management.

He later joined Firstworld Communities Group, Lagos as a Project Manager (Infrastructure)with involvement in Project Management of a number of residential developments for Public Private Partnership Projects (PPPP) between Firstworld Communties Group and Lagos State Government.

In 2012, he broadened his professional portfolio to Management Consultancy which resulted in founding Savvy Management Consulting where he leads a team of seasoned Management Consultants focusing on Team Dynamics and Change Management.

He has delivered a number of keynote speeches locally and internationally.

Akin (as fondly called) is a member of professional bodies including The Nigerian Society of Engineers, The Institution of Civil Engineers, The American Society of Civil Engineers, International Association of Business Communicators and Association of Change Management Professionals.

He is a lover of Jazz music and a golfer. He is happily married with children.

ONLY LAST YEAR I ORGANISED THE Africa4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN HOLLAND AND ALSO THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN GERMANY – IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE TO ORGANISE BOTH EVENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH Club D’Afrique AND Don ZubiENTERTAINMENT BASED IN HOLLAND AND Ketekete MAGAZINE BASED IN GERMANY

HISTORY WAS MADE YESTERDAY, FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, – I ORGANISED THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN THE UK, WHICH TOOK PLACE AT The White Lion, Streatham 234 STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, SOUTH LONDON.

ITS ALL HAPPENING THIS FRIDAY – ARE YOU READY LONDON?

THE AFRICA4U4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN THE UK- FRIDAY THE 12TH OF JUNE – 6PM AT THE WHITE LION IN STREATHAM (A FREE EVENT)) TAKES PLACE AT THE STABLES HALL, The , WhiteLion Streatham, , 234 STREATHAM HIGH ROAD, STREATHAM, SOUTH LONDON, SW16 1BB.
ALL TEN WINNERS WILL RECEIVE THEIR AWARDS ON THE DAY

Deoba Authentic (Artiste/DJ/Radio Personality) With years of experience as a Club Deejay, Radio DJ and Presenter with a vast music library collection to his credit. He is also an events organiser, promoter and music/film critic; Deoba Authentic has been spinning on ones and twos predominantly on the modern and afropop scene in Europe for over 10 years. He was awards Best Radio Personality of the year for Nigerian Uk Based Achievers Award 2013 and also received a GAB Awards for excellence in entertainments in 2013. Deoba Authentic the Radio Personality/DJ, Deoba Authentic has thorough experience in broadcasting with over 8 years at VOAR 94fm, Where he was involved as the event manager, sponsorship negotiator, outside broadcasts co-ordinator, radio show producer, studio engineer and presenter. With Deoba Authentic on radio, you will get A light-hearted Musical and talk Radio show with lot of humour, and friendly vibes, A show that presents Music and interest from all over the world but Africa/UK being the main core points of contact. Some of the Music covered on the show are High Life, Rumba, Afro beat, Reggae, Soca, UK Urban, RnB, Hip Hop and Soul. He also DJs at many Private, Public function such as Club events, weddings, Business conferences, Charity/Gala events. Deoba Authentic the Artiste, His new vocal rendition is a fusion influences and can be describe as soulful African. It is Nigerian afropop with deep creative articulation and warm vibrant tones. Deoba Athentic is able to brings the tropical fusion of Nigerian music together with British funk, house, garage and jungles it into the Afropop beats with ease. In listening to his music, you start off hearing a sonorous soul vibe that spills into funk, rhythm and blues with jazzy backtones also with all that hiphop/reggae undertones and all of the aspects of music that make you want to move, groove, shake and sing along. Deoba Authentic the artiste is simply so,…..authentically Afropop with a touch of nothing but the best. Deoba Authentic feels music a powerful tool enjoyment and more importantly, music is a very strong medium that can carry information and also preserve it for year to come and other will be able to learn from it now in the future.

Deoba Authentic feels music a powerful tool enjoyment and more importantly, music is a very strong medium that can carry information and also preserve it for year to come and other will be able to learn from it now AND in the future.

Catch Deoba Authentic on Colourful Radio on www.colourfulradio.com 7pm – 10pm Every Tuesdays. Call Me live on 0800 999 80 Listen to Deoba Authentic’s past show on Colourful Radio at www.colourfulradio.com/Presenter/Deoba now.

ALICIA HYNDMAN – Democratic Candidate for New York State Assembly, District 29

Alicia has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the State University of New York at New Paltz, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Framingham State College, MA and she is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She currently resides in Rosedale, Queens with her two lovely daughters Nia and Nyla.

Alicia Hyndman is an experienced investigator and administrator with over nineteen years experience in higher education.During her career, she has held many educational and health related positions: Counselor for the Brooklyn College Talent Search Program; Director of Minority Affairs at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of NYIT; Assistant with the New York State Education Department Office of Higher Education, and she currently serves as a Senior Professional Conduct Investigator with the New York State Education Department Office for Adult Continuing Education.

A long-time resident of South East Queens, Alicia grew up in Hollis & South Ozone Park and attended public schools, PS 34, IS 109, JHS 226 & John Adams HS. It is therefore, no surprise that she is passionate about serving and giving back to the community.

She has worked closely with community stakeholders as an active member of Community Board 12Q, serving as a member of the Board’s Education Committee, and also as a regular participant of the Rosedale Civic Association. For the past four years, Alicia has served as the President of the NYC Department of Education Community District Education Council 29 (CEC 29) representing the 33 elementary and middle schools in the district. As CEC 29 President, she works closely with principals, teachers, parents, public safety officials and community leaders to bring money and resources

The Entertainer  Taiwo Edwards popularly known  amongst friends as 100% Mr.T was born to  Nigerian parents, the entertainer with a German national currently runs a radio Late Night show on a German mainstream radio station 106,5 Radio Leinehertz Hannover Germany called Naija Groove.

Taiwo Edwards is a Musician by profession, Song writer, Singer, Music producer,  a comedian and a Businessman. Taiwo Edwards plays the keyboards, Bass guitar and few percussions.

The entertainer won  Community Entertainer  award on two occasions  for his show Naija Groove aimed at entertaining the African community in Germany.

Taiwo Edwards was born in southern Nigeria Oke – Odo in Ondo state , where he lived with his parents till the Family moved to midwestern part of Nigeria (Delta state) where the both parents originally are from , his parents finally settled down at Agbor Orogodo Boji Boji district, it was here he completed his Primary and secondary school education,

The entertainer went to Ika Grammer school Agbor, Delta state where it all really begun. Taiwo discovered his love for music and entertainment at an earlier age beginning with dancing and mimming to pop songs at age 5; his love for Music and show business became very obvious. During his secondary school life at Ika Grammer school, while still in Secodary class 2,  Taiwo had formed a Boy Group Band called The Young minister.

Taiwo  was a house hold name in his locality well know for his singing and dancing ability mimming to the tune of Michael Jackson,Curtis Blow, New Edition, Musical Youths, Gramdmaster Flash, Grandmaster melle mel, Furious Five, Gifted 4, Whodini and many more. Along with his friends and Band members Ernest Chibueze and Dennis Egwu Gilbert they made a lot of impact musically in there locality.

While still in school Taiwo Edwards registered in John Players sponsored Dancing Championship and won the local zonal championship, at that point Taiwo and the group became  local Heroes and Taiwo and the  group made a Demo tape but never found a sponsore untill the group´s break up in 1987. Before then the group was to record there first Lp in the United States of America after  then manage Benedict Osunbor of Radio Bendel got them connected.

After the split of the Band The young Minister Taiwo Edwards moved down to Benin City in Edo staste where he joind up the Textson Music Production a music production firm voice grooming and producing up coming musician giving them music instrument classes and voice trainning.

Here Taiwo  accquired a lot of musical know how and met and got to know friends then who are now Big names in the Nigerian Music industry till today. He learnt the act of music production and mastered some musical intsruments, Producing Master tapes and Demos tapes for up coming musicians Taiwo wrote songs published and unpublished for others .

Taiwo Edwards left Benin City for Ilesha where he worked with the likes of Young Ade an Ilesha Based Juju Musician, after a short holliday to home town Agbor where he had met with a formal music friend who was not in the previous band, they both with Taiwo ´s cousin formed a Band The Counterforce the group played reggae tune as side attraction before the Young Ade comes on stage.

This time Taiwo had learnt to infusse raggae music with juju beat and that is where he came up with the ideal to creat Afro juju reggae a style that The group counterforce recorded on there first album called diffrentsytle  Afro Juju Reggae on OHL Records. Like many other boy groups this one broke off which saw Taiwo completly moving to Lagos where he work with Actor Segun Alile whom he has once known in Benin city as a backup voice and percurssionist in several country clubs and occassions keeping himself up with that pay.

Taiwo did a lot of odd jobs to keep moving from Bus Driving to Bus Conductor car rent service to buying and selling to help raise fund for his solo album. The entertainers effort to make a solo album was severally interruppted by  the political instabillities in the country which saw Taiwo relocating to Germany in 1995 and withdrew from active show Business for a while .

In Germany Taiwo released his first solo album Out of the Dark ,

Taiwo´s show Business inpact was felt again when Taiwo Edwards 100%Mr.T run a Radio late Night Show called Nightshift on radio flora in Hannover Germany in the year 2004. The show was made to entertain Night workers and inspire them  while working, , among his live studio guest where Bobby Brown, Awilo Longumba South Africa  Music Legends – Hugh Masekela and many more.

Up till now Taiwo has being writing for many Newspapers in Germany like Hannoversche Allgemeine Zeitung, Schädelspalter Hannover, Bild Zeitung Hannover   and many others.

Taiwo has organised a lot of Music live concerts and interviewed  a lot of Nigeria artists and foreign artists.

Taiwo also interviews  personalities  who are not directly linked with the  music industry  but who´s got A Nigerian story to tell “The Made in Nigeria way”

Winning an Award is one of the most successful and cost effective tools for promoting a business.

According to British Quality Foundation’sUK Excellence Awards and European Foundation for Quality Management’s Excellence Awards:

o Large award winning companies enjoyed a 48% increase in operating income and a 37% growth in sales when compared to non-award winners.

Smaller award winning companies were also shown to have experienced a 63% increase in operating income, and a 39% growth in sales when compared to non-winners. Source: British Quality Foundation based on experience in the USA.

o A study compared the financial performance of 120 award winning companies across Europe that met specific criteria against comparison companies of a similar size and operating in the same industries. The financial performance was tracked over 11 years. The study found that the award winning companies showed improvements in financial performance after just a year of winning their first award. Source: University of Leicester for the British Quality Foundation and the European Foundation for Quality Management.

o Three years after receiving an award, the 120 award winning companies outperformed the comparison companies by an average of 17% for sales and 36% for share value. During the final year that performance was tracked, the award winning companies experienced even greater increases as compared to comparison companies with sales growing by an average of 77% more and operating income by 18% more. Ebony Business Recognition Awards (EBR) is a Black Entrepreneur Award celebrated annually in acknowledgement of Black owned business achievements.

EBR AWARDS is a Black Business Award aims to highlight, promote and award excellence across and within private and public sector Businesses

EBR Awards will create a positive image of you to your existing customers and draw new customers to your Business. Your organization or Business may be eligible to participate in the Awards if your organization serves 10% of Black community. Our objectives is to help you raise your Business profile, Enhance its’ reputation and Promote the great work you are doing and at same time provide you with a platform to celebrate your success.

The Afro Business Expo creates an avenue for UK businesses to partner and invest in viable SMEs in Africa. From IT, Energy, Property Development, Manufacturing, Retail, Agriculture, Export and many more, it offers UK investors and businesses the secure platform to identify and develop business with Africa in a secure environment.

THE AFRO BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL EXPO 2015 IS AN EVENT YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS TAKING PLACE THIS SEPTEMBER INReading Berkshire

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT AfroBiz Reading OR Ngozi Fakeye