OUR AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS AND CARIBBEANS LIVING IN WEST YORKSHIRE – BANQUETTING HALL , CITY HALL BRADFORD – FRIDAY THE 12TH OF MAY 2023

It was a profound pleasure to organize THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS AND CARIBBEANS LIVING IN WEST YORKSHIRE AT THE BANQUETTING HALL, CITY HALL IN BRADFORD on FRIDAY THE 12TH OF MAY 2023

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING KEY SPEAKERS OF THE EVENING

Rico Jakk – PAN AFRICANIST THOUGHT LEADER who travelled all the way from Newcastle

George Matheson – CEO OF DECKACY – based in Huddersfield

Linda Johnson – PAN AFRICANIST THOUGHT LEADER -based in Huddersfield

Clara Opara – INSPIRATIONAL YOUTH LEADER – based in Leeds

Gogo Anyanwu Jr. – PROFESSIONAL PAINTER AND PHD RESEARCHER based in Leeds

Tricia Arthur-Stubbs – DANCE FACIITATOR based in Shipley (BRADFORD)

A BIG

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE AFRICA4U AWARD WINNERS FOR AFRICANS AND CARIBBEAN ACHIEVERS LIVING IN WEST YORKSHIRE 2023

THEY INCLUDE

MR ARTNEL JOHNSON – 89 YEAR OLD LEGENDERY PIONNER

MR GEORGE MATHESON – CEO OF DECKACY

Windrush Generations BRADFORD – Ns Guy – IN ATTENDANCE

WELL BEING INSPIRED NETWORK THORNBURY HUB – Inspiring Bradford

SHANE JOHNSON – YOUTH LEADER

Nigerian Community Leeds – Robino Ade IN ATTENDANCE

NICOLE PUSEY – COMMJUNITY LEADER

Checkpoint – Bradford’s West Indian Community Centre

Vie Olivia – COMMUNITY COHESION LEADER

Rotimi Richardson Olorunfemi – PRESIDENT OF NIGERIAN STUDENTS – UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD

A BIG THANKS TO MY AMAZING BROTHERS FROM BRADFORD 4 BETTER FOR PROVIIND QUALITY VIDEO FOOTAGE INTERVIEWS – Kashif Ahmed AND Yasar Mohammed, I AM ALWAYS GRATEFUL.

MANY THANKS TO Anzir Boodoo for always supporting in the background – A GREAT AFRICA4U LEADER

Also in attendance were some other amazing guests – Ndidi Nkwopara OF THE LEEDS INTERNATIONAL AFRICAN FESTIVAL , DR Olushola Adeborode Kolawole – PRESIDENT OF THE NIGERIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BRADFORD , Bolu Fagborun BRADFORD BASED BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR Owumi David – BRADFORD BASED BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR and so many amazing people .

THE SOUL OF ANY COMMUNITY – LIVES IN THE HEART OF ITS PEOPLE .

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR MORE AMAZING EVENTS TO COME IN 2023

Tony Tokunbo Eteka Fernandez

A BIG THANK YOU TO BRIGHTER FUTURES UK inspired by INGRAM JONES FOR SPONSORING OUR AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH WHICH TOOK PLACE AT IPAKADO SENIOR GRAMMER SCHOOL, IKORODU, LAGOS, NIGERIA ON THURSDAY 20TH OF APRIL 2O23.

ONE OF THE AFRICA4U AWARD WINNERS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH 2023 WAS OWOLABI OLUWATUMININU

OWOLABI OLUWATUMININU IS OUR ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK

INFORMATION ABOUT HIM CAN BE FOUND BELOW

I am Owolabi Oluwatumininu, a student of Mighty Pillar Scholar Intl. School, born on the 12th of September 2008, I’m also a saxophonist and keyboarist, I started playing saxophone since the age of seven(7). I use my leisure time to build my music knowledge, read my books, and i just added workingonmycricket skill to what i do. My abition is to be a world class and best Computer Scientist and an Ethical Hacker. I love learning new things that was what lead me to learning the game of cricket from the best coach (Ingram Jones), and I want to thank him for the opportunity he gave to me to learn this game and my parents for being in support of me learning this game. I also believe that in every revolution there’s always a man with a vision.

#ikorodu #lagosnigeria #nigerianyouth

Dear All,

Watch this space for our interview with the amazing Tuiya Tembo on THE TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ SHOW.

Tuiya is The Head of The Leeds International African Festival 2023 Steering group

Tuiya Tembo is also a solicitor and lecturer. Her current role entails leading a law clinic which provides free legal advice to members of the public as well as a strong focus on enhancing students’ employability.

Tuiya is a former trustee of the Leeds African Communities Trust and a member of the Parents Council in a local school.

Tuiya is keen to build relations within the African Communities in Leeds.

Also watch this space for more interviews with Committee members of The Leeds International African Festival (LIAF 2023)

The Show can be viewed on Our Channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/etekatoks

#liaf #africanfestival #leeds2023 #leeds #africanstories

A BIG THANK YOU TO BRIGHTER FUTURES UK inspired by INGRAM JONES FOR SPONSORING OUR AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH WHICH TOOK PLACE AT IPAKADO SENIOR GRAMMER SCHOOL, IKORODU, LAGOS, NIGERIA ON THURSDAY 20TH OF APRIL 2O23.

Our Role Model of the week is OLORUNNIYI KEHINDE –ONE OF THE AFRICA4U AWARD WINNERS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH 2023

INFORMATION ABOUT KEHINDE CAN BE FOUND BELOW

My name is Olorunniyi Kehinde . I am 15years old. I am dark in complexion. The name of my school is Ipakodo Junior Grammar School. I am this kind of person that doesn’t joke with opportunities. I am very smart, strong, funny, jovial and always willing to learn new things. I was never involve in any sport before joining cricket cos am nervous. Cricket has really brought me out of my shell, unfolding some skills I never thought I could. A cricketer must be focus, determine and calculative which is helping me to be one. I will be forever grateful to my teacher and Coach Ingram Jones for this wonderful opportunity.

Our Role Model for the week is 19 Year old Iwalaiye Ibrahim from Kogi State, Nigeria. Ibrahim was also one of Winners of THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH EVENT which we organised in Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria , This month

INFORMATION ABOUT HIM CAN BE FOUND BELOW

ABOUT IWALAIYE IBRAHIM

My name is Iwalaiye Ibrahim am nineteen years old I want to talk about cricket first of all I like the atmosphere during training and matches11 everyone is always happy, my coach is kind, caring, nice, loving, sharing, and friendly, we learn new skills every day, under bowling, batting, fielding. And we also get to know more about other new organization for example Brighter future, Neem foundation, clean foundation

A BIG THANK YOU TO BRIGHTER FUTURES UK inspired by INGRAM JONES FOR SPONSORING OUR AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH WHICH TOOK PLACE AT IPAKADO SENIOR GRAMMER SCHOOL, IKORODU, LAGOS, NIGERIA ON THURSDAY 20TH OF APRIL 2O23.

ONE OF THE AFRICA4U AWARD WINNERS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH 2023 WAS ONILUDE OLUWATOSIN

INFORMATION ABOUT HIM CAN BE FOUND BELOW

My name is Onilude Oluwatosin. I am a 17 year old Nigerian based in Ikorodu. I schooled at Majidun senior grammar school. I am very passionate about playing cricket and I make the very most of opportunities. I am very grateful to my coach – Mr Ingram Jones

#ikorodu #lagosnigeria #nigerianyouth

A BIG THANK YOU TO BRIGHTER FUTURES UK inspired by INGRAM JONES FOR SPONSORING OUR AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH WHICH TOOK PLACE AT IPAKADO SENIOR GRAMMER SCHOOL, IKORODU, LAGOS, NIGERIA ON THURSDAY 20TH OF APRIL 2O23.

ONE OF THE AFRICA4U AWARD WINNERS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH 2023 WAS OWOLABI OLUWATUMININU

INFORMATION ABOUT HIM CAN BE FOUND BELOW

I am Owolabi Oluwatumininu, a student of Mighty Pillar Scholar Intl. School, born on the 12th of September 2008, I’m also a saxophonist and keyboarist, I started playing saxophone since the age of seven(7). I use my leisure time to build my music knowledge, read my books, and i just added workingonmycricket skill to what i do. My abition is to be a world class and best Computer Scientist and an Ethical Hacker. I love learning new things that was what lead me to learning the game of cricket from the best coach (Ingram Jones), and I want to thank him for the opportunity he gave to me to learn this game and my parents for being in support of me learning this game. I also believe that in every revolution there’s always a man with a vision.

#ikorodu #lagosnigeria #nigerianyouth

A BIG THANK YOU TO BRIGHTER FUTURES UK inspired by INGRAM JONES FOR SPONSORING OUR AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH WHICH TOOK PLACE AT IPAKADO SENIOR GRAMMER SCHOOL, IKORODU, LAGOS, NIGERIA ON THURSDAY 20TH OF APRIL 2O23.

ONE OF THE AFRICA4U AWARD WINNERS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH 2023 WAS OLORUNNIYI KEHINDE

INFORMATION ABOUT KEHINDE CAN BE FOUND BELOW

My name is Olorunniyi Kehinde . I am 15years old. I am dark in complexion. The name of my school is Ipakodo Junior Grammar School. I am this kind of person that doesn’t joke with opportunities. I am very smart, strong, funny, jovial and always willing to learn new things. I was never involve in any sport before joining cricket cos am nervous. Cricket has really brought me out of my shell, unfolding some skills I never thought I could. A cricketer must be focus, determine and calculative which is helping me to be one. I will be forever grateful to my teacher and Coach Ingram Jones for this wonderful opportunity.

A BIG THANK YOU TO BRIGHTER FUTURES UK inspired by INGRAM JONES FOR SPONSORING OUR AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH WHICH TOOK PLACE AT IPAKADO SENIOR GRAMMER SCHOOL, IKORODU, LAGOS, NIGERIA ON THURSDAY 20TH OF APRIL 2O23.

ONE OF THE AFRICA4U AWARD WINNERS FOR THE NIGERIAN YOUTH 2023 WAS IWALAIYE IBRAHIM. INFORMATION ABOUT IBRAHIM CAN BE FOUND BELOW

ABOUT IWALAIYE IBRAHIM

My name is Iwalaiye Ibrahim am nineteen years old I want to talk about cricket first of all I like the atmosphere during training and matches11 everyone is always happy, my coach is kind, caring, nice, loving, sharing, and friendly, we learn new skills every day, under bowling, batting, fielding. And we also get to know more about other new organization for example Brighter future, Neem foundation, clean foundation

Dear All,

Watch this space for our interview with the amazing Sabah Achhide on THE TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ SHOW.

Sabah Achhide is a member of the Award and Dinner Sub-Committee for The Leeds International African Festival (LIAF 2023).

This amazing role model is also the winner of The Jo Cox Award for her consistent work as a community leader. She is also a Director of MEMEC . MEMEC is a charity which supports destitute, asylum seekers, refugees and migrants from different backgrounds and religions.

Sabah will be a guest on the show to talk about The Leeds International African Festival (LIAF 2023) with reference to the planning involved, how to get tickets and more details about the festival.

Also watch this space for more interviews with Committee members of The Leeds International African Festival (LIAF 2023)

The Show can be viewed on Our Channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/etekatoks

The Leeds International African Festival (LIAF 2023)

The Leeds International African Festival (LIAF 2023) is part of a wider LEEDS 2023 campaign and involves an explosion of dance, artwork, poetry, and film along with a celebration of Enterprise. The grand finale is the Awards and Dinner Night Event holding at Egan Suites, Saville Drive, Leeds. LS7 3EJ.

The Leeds International African Arts Festival debuts at LEEDS 2023 with a series of spectacular events, led by Creative Producer Ndidi Nkwopara. African communities from the city and beyond will come together in a celebration of their rich heritage, culture and the creativity that runs through it, with work from emerging artists and innovators.

Join us in the final night of celebrating a full week’s event.

#leeds2023 #liaaf2023 #africanfestival #communities #leeds #westyorkshire #bradford