THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGE AZARE OLD STUDENTS ASSOCIATION will be having their 1st GRAND REUNION AND 45TH FOUNDERS DAY taking place from Friday the 28th of October to Sunday the 30th of October at Pave Hotels, Plot 309, Ahmadu Bello Way, Kado, Abuja.
There will be a Welcome party, Founders day lecture, Annual General Meeting, Bye Election, Red Carpet and Gala Night
#fgcazare #azare #reunion
A SUCCESSFUL BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS AND AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR BRADFORD COMMUNITY HEROES AT THE CITY LIBRARY IN BRADFORD – FRIDAY THE 21ST OF OCTOBER
The Soul of any community lives within the heart of its people.
Even the cruel rain and the heavy traffic was not enough to prevent A FULL HOUSE AT THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS WHICH TOOK PLACE AT THE CITY LIBRARY on Friday the 21st of October
I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTNINITY TO THANK THE FOLLOWING KEY SPEAKERS WHO REMINDED US OF WHAT BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND AFRIKAN HERITAGE TRULY STANDS FOR
MANY THANKS TO
MR Gogo Anyanwu Jr. – PHD RESEARHER UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS AND PROFESSIONAL VISUAL ARTIST
Rico Jakk – PAN -AFRICAN ADVOCATE AND CHARITY FOUNDER , WHO TRAVELLED ALL THE WAY FROM NEWCASTLE
BRADFORD BORN ANTHONY PELTIER – SCHOOL HEADTEACHER AND COMMUNITY ADVOCATE
BRADFORD BORN Sinead Campbell – WHO ALSO ENTERTINED THE AUDIENCE WITH SOME AMAZING MUSIC
AND THE AMAZING Jerry Red Dred Crawford– FOUNDER OF BLM Collective Impact
THANK YOU ALSO TO Tricia Arthur-Stubbs FOR THE AMAZING POETRY
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE AFRICA4U AWARD WINNERS 2022 – BRADFORD COMMUNITY HEROES AND SHEROES
THEY ARE :
Joy Josephine OF Citizen Coin Bradford
Nana Abena Owusuwaa Hagan – TV HOST OF THE INSIDE VIEW
Dominica Association of Bradford BD8 8ET WITH Gary Serrant
SISTER CLEMENTINA
MR Bolu Fagborun – BRADFORD BASED BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR
Trey Hernandez Terrelonge CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR
VINCENT DESTOUCHE
2TSHIRT CIC Anthony Williams
YOU ARE ALL SIMPLY AMAZING
MANY THANKS TO Bradford 4 Better FOR THE AMAZING SUPPORT – Kashif AhmedYasar MohammedOsakwe Nonyelum Esther – KEEP SHINING ALWAYS
MANY THANKS TO Clara Opara, AND Anzir Boodoo – FOR YOUR SUPPORT BEHIND THE SCENE
TRUE CHANGE ALWAYS STARTS WITH US – let us continue to break barriers
DR. KALTUME AKUBO, preferably called Peace, is an author of several international peer-reviewed journals and books. She is a writer and poet who authored ‘Poems to Inspire you’ (an Anthology), Pespectives, Angels in Classrooms, Growth Through Life’s Journey, No Time for Later and the Goal Setter Workbook for young adults and professionals. She is also a STEM ambassador, a sustainable and renewable green energy S.M.E., a data analyst, a project management professional, and a business analyst. The founder of Gift for Love Charity Foundation, an N.G.O. committed to empowering the less privileged in the society, especially orphans, women, youths, and positively impacting humanity.
She has a bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Nigeria; a master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from Heriot-Watt University, Scotland, UK; and a PhD in Chemical and Process Engineering from the University of Leeds, UK.
She is a recipient of several awards, including the 2010 President’s NYSC Honours Award in Nigeria, and the Best State Youth Corp member Award, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. She is married and blessed with children.
Please visit www.giftforlovecharityfoundation.org for more on the N.G.O.
ALL ROADS LEAD TO SORM STUDIOS, 5 CATER STREET, BRADFORD FOR AN AMAZING ALL DAY BLACK HISTORY MONTH INITIATIVE WITH LIVE PERFORMANCES BY DORZI, SCOOBIE D, T DOT T, LIVE REID, LOVE GENERATION
MUSIC SUPPLIES BY SORM AND ALL NATIONA UK DJS
COME AND BE PART OF THIS AMAZING EVENT , HOSTED BY MY BROTHER JERRY CRAWFORD
It was an absolute pleasure to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of Men Reaching Out, hosted at the Houses of Parliament
Bradford4Better have supported the campaign from the start and will continue to provide any support necessary to continue and make this project even more successful with real results.
I would like to thank Humayun Islam and Shummell Uddin for giving us this opportunity to be part of such a groundbreaking and essential service in the community.
This topic is one that’s very close to my heart and providing help and support to men in need at such crucial time is so important. In particular those who struggle to see their children after a break-up or divorce.
YASAR MOHAMMED
Performing Live & Direct Friday 21st October @ Sorm Studios
Dorzi is a UK Rapper/Singer/Songwriter from Bradford,West Yorkshire. Known for his energetic live performances Dorzi has headlined at many of the big Northern Nightclub events such as Niche (Sheffield) ,Casaloco (Leeds) and B-Line (Bradford). He has also performed several times at the massive MOVEMENT event and and at the UK’s number one night club The Syndicate in Blackpool to name only a few . Dorzi has influenced and inspired many of the younger up and coming M.C.’s in his hometown , either directly or indirectly influencing the styles of many through his House & Bassline collaborations with various local Producers & Artists Such as TS7, Tom Zanetti, Bad Boy Chiller Crew, Big Ang & Katie May to his own hip hop influenced songs “That’s How it is” and “CheekySmile”.
COMING SOON ON THE TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ SHOW – OUR INTERVIEW WITH AYAN DE FIRST. INFORMATION ABOUT AYAN DE FIRST CAN BE FOUND BELOW
ABOUT AYAN DE FRIST
Multi Award winner Ayan De First is a versatile performance and creative Visual Artist with over 30 years of active performance experience.
Ayan De First performs at festivals and concerts across Europe with his Cultural group. He has worked with over 500 private and community schools across in the UK, promoting African Cultural Heritage.
Ayan De First has performed for numerous personalities:
• Nigerian Presidents (Gen Abu Bakar & Olusegun Obasanjo;
• Her Majesty The Queen and The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace during Golden Jubilee anniversary;
• HRH Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall at St James’s Palace;
• Many politicians, lead artists and captains of Industry e.g. Lord Mayor Of London,Jeremy Corbyn, the UK Opposition leader, MP Harriet Hamman, Peter Mandelson, Madonna, Sir Richard Branson, etc;
.
Ayan De First has appeared on all mainstream British Television channels e.g. credits include “Come Dine With Me on Channel 4”.
Ayan De First has featured in various British national and local newspapers.
Ayan De First’s theatre appearances include:
• Tickets and Ties,
• Makinde,
• Hamlet,
• The gods are not to blame,
• Iyalode of Eti
• Secret Lives Of Baba Segi’s Wives
t’s happening Live at Hilton Hotel, Waddon Way, Purley Way, Croydon CR9 4HH, on Friday 4th November 2022 ….
Be a part of history at the African Cultural Gala Night 2022, with Ayan de first – Mr Culture, as he presents top African performers to showcase Africa’s vibrant and rich cultural heritage with a variety of exotic and phenomenal performances.
It’s going to be a night every proud African, friends of the African community and lovers of our African culture will not forget in a hurry!!!
Tickets are running out fast! Don’t miss out!! Please get your ticket(s) today, following the link below
Cultural Entertainment by Performers from around Africa including Drummers; Dancers; Musicians; Jugglers and Acrobats.
There will be :
Red carpet
Food and drinks
Gift bags
Music and dance, dance, dance.
Organiser of African Cultural Gala Night
Multi Award winner Ayan De First is a versatile performance and creative Visual Artist with over 30 years of active performance experience.
Ayan De First performs at festivals and concerts across Europe with his Cultural group. He has worked with over 500 private and community schools across in the UK, promoting African Cultural Heritage.
Ayan De First has performed for numerous personalities:
• Nigerian Presidents (Gen Abu Bakar & Olusegun Obasanjo;
• Her Majesty The Queen and The Royal Family at Buckingham Palace during Golden Jubilee anniversary;
• HRH Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall at St James’s Palace;
• Many politicians, lead artists and captains of Industry e.g. Lord Mayor Of London,Jeremy Corbyn, the UK Opposition leader, MP Harriet Hamman, Peter Mandelson, Madonna, Sir Richard Branson, etc;
.
Ayan De First has appeared on all mainstream British Television channels e.g. credits include “Come Dine With Me on Channel 4”.
Ayan De First has featured in various British national and local newspapers.
Ayan De First’s theatre appearances include:
• Tickets and Ties,
• Makinde,
• Hamlet,
• The gods are not to blame,
• Iyalode of Eti
• Secret Lives Of Baba Segi’s Wives
INFORMATION ABOUT MAUREEN ROWE CAN BE FOUND BELOW
A highly respected Mother, Friend to the many and a Professional Youth Worker.
Born in Jamaica but made her home here in Britain.
Maureen works as a Youth Worker and has done for 30+ years . She has had a massive impact of both young people and the community all her working and personal Life.
She is an advocate for raising education Standards amongst black young people , she worked ( voluntarily) as a support teacher with young people for many years on the African Caribbean Achievement Programme ( ACAP). This programme was run in various community Centre across the city, with excellent outcomes for young people.
She in her professional life worked as Youth and Community Worker for Bradford Youth Service (seconded to Checkpoint Bradford). She developed work around arts, social involvement and equality of opportunities for Black young people.
Due to reorganisations Maureen was Seconded to MAPA ( the oldest Black led organisation in Bradford 52 years). Where took up post as the Lead Worker for the organisation. She excelled and brought much needed resources, cultural experiences and pure commitment to the local community she served. This essential work kept black and minorities support networks alive.
Live all good things and often wrong decision a further restructure meant all support 3rd sector supported organisation stopped and they were left to run on their own. This led to closures of key Black provision along side other community centres. It was the commitment of MAPA trustees and members that kept it from closing.
Maureen moved to more generic work that often did not involve the support of the under resources black community. Nevertheless Maureen being her professional self-gave 100% of her input.
The latter is why so many people from far and wide loved and continue to love her input that often helped change/influence their lives for the good.
Maureen who has now retired( with a little casual work stops her going insane I guess) in local schools has left the following legacies
• Supported and Challenged inequality in Education systems for black young people . She continues to fight and support the raising of individual achievement of all young people
• She then became a trustee of MAPA for many years, supporting the development of work with Black young people and the community.
• She is a strong advocate in promoting equality and rights to access for Black women and continues to run sessions, raise awareness and open opportunities for Black people in the Business world.
Finally If I was to sum up Maureen that reflected her existence . I would ( and I am sure it is mirrored by everyone that she was involved with) say she was Tough , straight talking , understanding, empathetic and mostly loving and caring towards ALL people.
MR JERRY CRAWFORD ORIGINALLY FROM ST KITTS AND BASED IN BRADFORD, WEST YORKSHIRE, WILL BE ONE OF THE KEY SPEAKERS AT OUR BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS TAKING PLACE THIS MONTH
Jerry Crawford was one of The Africa4u Award Winners at The Africa4u Awards for African and Caribbean Achievers living in West Yorkshire. (An event which took place early this year)
Information about Jerry can be found below
INFORMATION ABOUT JERRY CAN BE FOUND BELOW
Jerry Crawford is a Community Worker/Activist, Event Organiser , Audio Engineer , Community Stars Winner, Change maker & Covid 19 Community Champion.
He helped set up Bradford’s 1st community recording studio running music projects for the social disadvantaged.
Over the years he has been involved in many community projects and worked in partnership with numerous organisations.
In 2020 he helped to organise peaceful protest for George Floyd.
Collective Impact also helps individuals, families or whole communities to bring about social change and improve the quality of life in our local area. They act as the link between communities and a range of other local authority and voluntary sector providers, such as the police, social workers and teachers.
Jerry Crawford AKA Red Dred who has been very instrumental in many music/media based projects and events. He has over thirty years of experience of Djing and organising events.
Over the decades Jerry has provided entertainment at many functions weddings ,raves, house parties christening, birthdays, community events,festivals and carnivals
Jerry is also a radio presenter which he has been doing for over 25 years.
Jerry Crawford is one of the first pioneers to introduce house music to Bradford.
Jerry worked at Livestock Records Bradford’s 1st dance music record shop. He set up Bradford’s first acid house rave all nighter. In early 90s Jerry set up Reuben Sounds
Bradford’s 1st community recording studio at Bradford Community Arts where he started running music production and dj mixing courses. Over the decades he has worked with many organisations such as
Mapa
Xplosion
Bradford Council
The Youth Services
Bradford Festival
Bradford Trident
The Princes Trust
SportsDev
Raise The Roof
BCB Radio
Windrush Generations
and many more schools, community groups and charity organisations.
He is now working with Collective Impact a community organisation based at Mapa.
#blackhistory #blacklivesmatters #cityofculture
TONY TOKUNBO ETEKA FERNANDEZ 