25 years old Joy Ashionye Ugboh who represented kwale beats 33 other finalists to emerge as the 5th Deltan Queen 2022 and will officially represent Nigeria at the 2023 Miss United Continent Pageant in Ecuador.
Joy Ashionye hail from Ulogwe-Isumpe in Ndowka west Local government Area of Delta state. A certified science laboratory technologist from Delta state polytechnic Ozoro and also a teacher in training from Delta state university, Abraka.
Other winners of the biggest Pageant in Delta state are The 2022 Deltan Queen Ambassador; Otobo Henrietta, Dafetta Obruche, and Odinde Nathalie.
Speaking with the CEO, Miss Iviero Jane Okiemute, noted that the pageant promotes the best candidate and is endorsed by the Delta state ministry of Culture and Tourism.
"The Deltan Queen pageant is a prestigious pageant event that celebrates the girl-child in the state and crowns the most worthy female icon as its queen. "As an organisation with clear objective and passion to celebrate emerging leaders, we are hopeful that the new winners will make positive impact in the society".
As Urhobo progress union America (UPUA), a non-governmental Nigerian organisation under the auspices of the Diaspora Support gather in United States for their 29th annual convention, the president Olorogun Dr. (Mrs.) Onome B. Dema, call on members and delegates to turn up and come experience the celebration of African cultural heritage amongst other fun-guaranteed activities.
The event is slated to hold at the popular Radison-Blu Mall of America, Bloomington, Minnesota from Friday, September 2nd - Monday, September 5th, 2022.
This is the first in-person Convention since the global reset due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The convention program activities includes Gala Night, Cultural Extravaganza and Music/Dinner/Dance, raffle draws and fund raising for UPUA's charitable and community development projects in the United States and back home in Urhoboland including scholarship awards.
"The annual Urhobo progress union America is a great time to linkup with old and new friends', the president Mrs. Onome B. Dema, in a statement released for press, noted.
"We look forward to having a great celebration of our culture and language. In 2020 we had a small scale virtual meeting and in 2021, a full blown virtual convention featuring attendees from all over the world. It was a huge success!
"This time we are hosting activities that will give members and delegates coming from regions across America and beyond a clear chance to experience a lifetime fun while exercising the primary goals of the convention".
Mr. Paul Awusa, Chair, National Organizing Committee and Dr. Felix Eruotor, Chair, Local Organizing Committee are working tirelessly to ensure a successful convention.
"We have hotel reservations, flight guides, local tour guides and all necessary information arranged for our attendees coming from far and near locations. The information are all available on our official website www.upuamerica.org and across social media platforms".
Host for the event is Ace Nigerian Comedy Grandmaster, Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, professionally known as Ali Baba alongside Phina Brooks, Ese Ros Alfred and Emuesiri Gborogen.
Nigerian Afrobeat star, Flavour delivered an electrifying performance on Sunday night at the 2022 SummerStage music festival in Central Park, New York.
The popular highlife singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist headlined the 2022 Capital One City Parks Foundation’s SummerStage music festival, delivering classic smash hits such as “Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)” and “Levels” amongst others.
The show, which was organised by Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, one of New York’s most beloved, broadly accessible, free outdoor performing arts festivals, recorded a huge turnout of fans and industry favourites.
Alongside flavor, some stars including fast rising sensation Juls also performed with surprise appearance by Ace-Ghanaian reggae-dancehall artist Shatta Wale who was billed to headline the New York bronx edition of the annual music concert.
In reaction to the success of the event, Executive Artistic Director of SummerStage, Erika Elliott lauded the artist and his performance that drew lots of attention across the city, "The city of New York is indeed filled with great excitements. I must commend flavour for his excellent performance and dedication as well as other artists who performed"
"Also like to specially thank the Mr Oluwaseye Olusa, the creative Photograher behind the amazing shots, also Mr Enoch Kofi Bannerman, CEO restless media and my entire team who made this event a huge success. Capital one city foundation will continue to bring unlimited entertainment to fun lovers across and beyond Usa".
"For me, this is best New York ever had. Flavor gave a brilliant rendition of all his body works leaving the massive audience in awe of his sound. It will go down in history as a night to remember for lovers of African music", Akeju, Founder prime music partners and major distributor of the event across mainstream media platforms, added.
Capital One City Parks Foundation, an independent non-profit organization in New York, USA, is hosting its annual outdoor music festival tagged "SummerStage" this summer from June until October. They will showcase an Afrobeat event in Bronx, New York on August 13th, 2022 starting at 6pm.
The event is one of New York’s most beloved, broadly accessible, free outdoor performing arts festivals presenting free live performances, spanning all genres.
The lineup of artists to headline the August 13th show includes Ghanaian reggae-dancehall artist Shatta Wale, Afro-pop singer-songwriter Wiyaala, hot-spot Dj Freshyk and a host of African and international music stars.
Over the years, SummerStage has assembled some of the world's leading music icons who exude diverse music styles and cultural offerings ranging from jazz, hip hop, Latin, global, indie and contemporary dance to engage fans from all over the city - and the world - and the 2022 season will continue that legacy.
In an official press release, the Executive Artistic Director of SummerStage, Erika Elliott stated:
"New York is the quintessential global city, and the place we have been proud to call home for more than three decades. SummerStage brings renowned artists and rising stars from around the world to local neighborhood parks, presenting distinctly New York genres — salsa, jazz, and hip hop — alongside indie, reggae, Afrobeat, soul, modern dance, and much more.
"We turn local parks into dynamic and accessible performance spaces. There truly is no better place to experience music than amongst the trees in this iconic spot. Come watch legendary artists and also discover emerging stars that would be performing live at the event."
Enoch Kofi Bannerman, CEO restless media and Shatta Wale's clique also echored the excitement working with him on the music campaign.
"Shatta Wale's influence in the Ghanaian and largely African music industry is quite remarkable. Having known him for a while, i am confident his display at summerstage will mark another great stride", he said.
Abass Akeju, a media executive and founder of prime music partners also stated that he's excited about the prospect of working with the organisation, citing Ghanaian music industry as one of the fastest growing in Africa and commending the effort to bring a leading star from there on a global stage.
Following the release of his single ‘Can of Soda’ and receiving the Akademia Award for 2022 Outstanding Legacy, hip-hop and afrobeat artist Gibrilville is back with a bang titled ‘Manifest’, featuring fast rising Afro-fussion sensation Kwamiena.
The single is one of the hit tracks in his upcoming album ‘Good Things Manifest, Bad Things Defect' and was made in collaboration with legendary producer DJ Pain.
‘Manifest’ addresses the overall concept of the album, aligning with Gibrilville’s own life journey.
In review of the song ahead of the release, Gibrilville noted in an interview, “I wanted to develop the concept of the album ‘Good Things Manifest, Bad Things Defect’ and the title felt powerful enough to be a whole song. So I reached out to DJ Pain and asked for some new production. As soon as I heard the beat, I knew I found my title track.”
Fusing together atmospheric R&B with soulful electronics, ‘Manifest’ perfectly blends the electronic world with raw, acoustic instrumentation to make the track feel alive. Gibrilville uses his skills as a lyricist, alongside clever wordplay to tell a unique story.
Taking lyrical references from DMX's album title from 1998, and being inspired by his interviews, Gibrilville’s wordplay in the third verse displays his connection to DMX, who passed away shortly after Gibrilville finished writing the record. “One of my biggest musical influences in hiphop is DMX" says Gibrilville, “and this record felt complete by paying respect to him.”
'Manifest' is released through his music production company, Foreign Exchange Records, a label he created to push hip-hop and afro beats globally.
The artist's vocal prowess and perfect delivery of the song is quite admirable and can well catapult him into the spotlight.
Capital One City Parks Foundation, an independent non-profit organization in New York, USA, is hosting its annual outdoor music festival tagged "SummerStage" this summer from June until October. They will showcase an Afrobeat show in Central Park, New York on August 14, 2022 starting at 6pm.
SummerStage is one of New York’s most beloved, broadly accessible, free outdoor performing arts festivals presenting free live performances, spanning all genres.
Headlining the August 14th show are top Afrobeats sensations; Patoranking, Flavour N'abania, Juls, Superherd DJ Jon Quick and a host of African and international music stars.
Over the years, SummerStage has assembled some of the world's leading music icons who exude diverse music styles and cultural offerings ranging from jazz, hip hop, Latin, global, indie and contemporary dance to engage fans from all over the city - and the world - and the 2022 season will continue that legacy.
In a press release, the Executive Artistic Director of SummerStage, Erika Elliott stated:
"New York is the quintessential global city, and the place we have been proud to call home for more than three decades. SummerStage brings renowned artists and rising stars from around the world to local neighborhood parks, presenting distinctly New York genres — salsa, jazz, and hip hop — alongside indie, reggae, Afrobeat, soul, modern dance, and much more.
"We turn local parks into dynamic and accessible performance spaces. There truly is no better place to experience music than amongst the trees in this iconic spot. Come watch legendary artists and also discover emerging stars that would be performing live at the event."
Abass Akeju, a media executive and founder of prime music partners also stated that he is excited working with the organisation and bringing Afrobeats sounds on the global stage.
Nigerian beauty queen turned philanthropist, Tracy Solomon has launched another health campaign to sensitise students in the Federal Capital Territory on menstrual hygiene health and management.
The event which was organised over the weekend through her office Face of Nigeria in partnership with her foundation, Tracy Solomon foundation, was held at the Junior Secondary School Area 1 Garki Abuja.
Menstrual Hygiene Day, annually celebrated on May 28 in many countries around the globe, is to highlight the importance of menstrual care, and raise awareness about issues faced by women and girls who don’t have access to clean water and sanitary products.
According to statistics, 44% of Nigerian girls are facing extreme poverty and cannot afford the average cost of a pack of pads. Up to 1 in 10 Nigerian girls miss school during their Period because of the inability to access these basic needs.
Tracy noted that she has moved to end the stigma and intensify her personal effort to build a world where no woman and girl is held back because she menstruates.
Speaking at the event, she said: "Being FACE OF NIGERIA I can’t just sit and do nothing to help Nigerian Girl Child. So, i decided to fight period poverty by providing menstrual health support to the Girl Child in Junior Secondary School Area 1 Garki Abuja".
"My advocacy is also to campaign and END PERIOD POVERTY IN NIGERIA. This is a process that needs to be supported and collectively we can build a better Nation where girls have access to menstrual hygiene education and free pads".
The beauty queen has so far donated thousands of period pads to the public schools in FCT Abuja and was able to pay school fees for 40 students. She also awarded scholarship to one of the student by paying her school fee up until she graduates from secondary school.
The Beauty of Africa International Pageant(Baip) has unveiled the three African delegates for the World finals of Miss International Pageant competition slated to hold in Japan on 3rd, December 2022. The selected representative includes; Miss Kenya, Cindy Isendi, Miss Namibia, Erika Kazombaruru and Miss Nigeria, Precious Obisoso, respectively.
Speaking on the preparation for the event, Mr Daniel Opuene, the founder of Beauty of Africa International Pageant, Baip, and franchise owner of the miss International Pageant in the 3 African Countries, said: "Africa is a force to be reckoned with. Am very delighted for the announcement to host this year's edition after that long break. As an organisation, we have selected the best candidate for each of the Country we currently operate in and putting them through training to ensure they are ready ahead of the contest. "I am convinced with their progress and hoping atleast one of them bring the crown home".
Miss International pageant event was last held in 2019 and have been shifted twice due to the Covid-19 pandemic.The reigning Miss International 2019 Sireethorn Leearamwat of Thailand will crown her successor at the end of the event finale.
The second edition of Misters of Nigeria Pageant was held in the capital city of imo state, Owerri, on Friday 24th, June 2022.
Hosted by Nigeria's fast rising actor and ex big brother Naija housemate, Prince Nelson Enwerem, dstv Pop Central host Grandprince ITA and Mc by Jaycee the radio prince, red carpet hosted by Kenzy Udosen the event was filled with glitz and excitement as 15 pulchritudinous men grace the stage to compete for one of the most prestigious male pageant titles in Nigeria.
The competition began all the way back in January where over 1500 potential contestants registered with hopes of becoming the next Mister of Nigeria, they were then cut down to a Top 70 and then finally to a Top 37. The Top 37 competed in various tasks until a Top 15 emerged
Shamsudeen Idris, an athlete, human rights activist and graduate of International Relations from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria who represented Kano state was crowned the overall winner by the Judges, as the Misters of Nigeria 2022. As parts of his achievements, he was rewarded with mouthwatering prizes worth over 4 million Naira.
The other winners who make up Shamsudeen’s royal court for the Night includes:
1st Runner up Isinwa Senator — Imo
2nd Runner up Amaechi Stanley — Abia
3rd Runner up Olime Spencer — Edo
Misters of Nigeria Ambassador Wisdom Otormay — Jigawa
Misters of Nigeria Top Model Inyiekwe Stanley — Enugu
According to the statement made by the organisers of the event, the Top 4 contestants earn the right to represent Nigeria internationally at any of the following international male pageants: Mister Global, Mister Model International, Manhunt International and Caballero Universal respectively.
The new winners are also charged to imbibe good conduct during their reign and act in furtherance of community development, growth and other National interests.
Hot off the back of his Akademia Award, hip-hop and afrobeat artist Gibrilville has released his latest single titled, 'Can of Soda'. Awarded the 2022 Outstanding Legacy Award on June 4th in California, the award acknowledged Gibrilville's contribution to creating a musical legacy deemed timeless and important for future generations.
The music project is one of the hit songs from his upcoming album 'GTMBTD.' With half a million Spotify streams already under his belt from the release of his single 'Dididaada,' 'Can of Soda' follows the release of 'Angels', which addressed his struggles while in prison.
The song is filled with heartbreak and pain, a part of Gibrilville's journey that is still as important as the happy moments.
Explaining the motivation behind the song, he said: "I went into prison with a lot of pain. My ex and I had just lost a child due to complications. We really wanted the baby. I handled it badly, and I became unfaithful."
"Emotionally, 'Can of soda' is heavy and is the perfect follow up to 'Angels' as my life story unfolds through my new album, 'GTMBTD," Gibrilville added.
While the subject matter weighs heavy, the vibe of the track is light, exploring summer vibes, which appropriately coincides with the summer release date. Using contemporary production of rhythmic afrobeats and effective synth parts, the true storytelling is actually in Gibrilville's dynamic delivery.
'Can of Soda' was produced in collaboration with KaySo, a producer from Ghana, Gibrilville's birthplace. The song is currently distributed by Foreign Exchange Records, a music production company founded by Gibrilville, as part of his mission to push hip-hop and afro beats music globally.
Calling the hottest talents across the continent to compete: rappers, singers, dancers, graffiti artists, and DJs
On the heels of winning three more Telly awards for Season 2, music competition and docu-series The Mic: Africa, announces Season 3. With Gold, Silver and Bronze Telly Award wins for Season 2 and Gold and Silver wins for Season 1, Season 3 is expected to surpass all expectations.
The Telly Awards is the premiere award honoring video and television across all screens and established The Mic Africa as a winner, alongside the biggest companies in entertainment.
Harvard educated and Hollywood star Derrick N. Ashong, “DNA,” and his team have built a Digital Media platform, Take Back The Mic (TBTM), that powered the launch of the first music competition format born in Africa for export around the world.
Derrick Ashong’s two-time Emmy finalist digital series, “The World Cup of Hip Hop,” evolved into The Mic: Africa, the music competition and docu-series that connects African music, arts and culture with a new generation of fans worldwide.
This season, registration for The Mic: Africa is open to talent from 10 African countries: · Cote D’Ivoire, · Ethiopia, · Ghana, · Kenya, · Morocco, · Nigeria, · Rwanda, · Senegal, · South Africa · Tanzania
“We are so excited to open up this year’s registration. Season 1 saw Fecko from Nigeria, Season 2, it was YEYO, aka “The Miracle Child,” who took home the golden mic.
"With The Mic: Africa, our goal at TBTM Studios is to showcase and lift the amazing artists and filmmakers we discover on the TBTM platform to global recognition and prominence. There is so much artistic excellence emerging from the African continent. We plan to work with these talents and other emerging stars for years to come in establishing Africa as a hub for the best in Music, Media & Technology, while expanding our brand to other regions and continents, as well,” says Ashong.
Here are the Requirements to enter:
Entrants will be required to submit the following on the registration page:
1: Age and Country confirmation 2: Artist profile username from the TBTM app 3: Links to social media platforms (Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram) 4: A description of what Hip Hop means to the artist/group
There is no registration fee but registration ends on June 30th.
Once registered, artists can add their uploaded videos and audio to the campaign in the app for fans to vote on.
Fans will vote for their favorites in the TBTM app from July 1st - 10th.
Entrants can download the Take Back the Mic app on Google Play or the Apple Store or use the Web App to create a free user profile.
Publicity for The Mic: Africa is led by Desiree Peterkin Bell of the Award Winning global PR team at DPBell & Associates who has partnered with Aflik TV
About TBTM Studios.
TBTM Studios, the entertainment arm of AMP Global Technologies, has created the world’s first blockchain-based video entertainment platform, Take Back the Mic (TBTM), which rewards creators and fans for building movements around great content.
Their flagship program, the interactive talent competition and docu-series, The Mic, has earned 2 Emmy nods, 5 Telly Awards (2 Gold, 2 Silver and one Bronze) opposite Netflix, HBO and Disney+, and a Murex D’Or Award, as well as a billion media impressions worldwide and 5 Times Square billboards in New York City. TBTM Studios has just opened its Dubai office, adding to its presence in Hollywood, Buenos Aires, and Mauritius, East Africa.
New powerhouse entertainment entrant, BSK studios debuts with Recompense, which is set for its cinema release across the Nation.
Recompense is a gripping tale of the downsides of misogyny and the unspoken sisterhood that revolves around the lives of six women as they navigate societal suffocating boots, family ties and betrayal. Each woman forging her own path in a new country.
It features a stellar cast of Akinlami Babatunde, Tonia Nwōsù, Helen Paul, Florence Onuma amongst others. The screenplay for the film was written by Michael Onuma and directed by Kingsley Ukaegbu.
Speaking about the movie project and why people should anticipate the official release, the director Kingsley Ukaegbu said: "Times are changing and people are evolving, to progress we can’t keep holding on to our traditional values totally, and I say totally because sometimes we need that traditional anchor to find our way back. In a big world that makes it easy to get lost, this applies to both sexes.
"Recompense is a No-holds-barred movie that addresses the misogyny some Women go through, the liberty some women abuse and the ripple effect of choices we make".
"These stories are very peculiar to we Africans and it’s imperative they are told. Myself And my Team went the extra mile to bring some of this stories to fruition. I am quite confident it will be a major hit and people can resonate with the story", he added.
On the cusp of the movie, he said: " While we try to beat patriarchy and misogyny we also need to combat the growing trend of misandry which is also something that isn’t very much talked about.The onus to do better lies on both men and women".
The Movie is expected to hit cinemas across the nation later in the year and is currently promoted on mainstream news platforms by Aflik, a media distribution agency in USA.
Film maker and actor Bernadette Sanko Kamara has upped the stakes with her debut movie, Albatross. A riveting thriller about a woman fighting for her life and survival in a new land, when her past comes calling.
The movie features a stellar cast of David Vandy, Bernadette Sanko Kamara, Daniel Lloyd, Florence Onuma, Mercy Macjoe, Daniel K Daniel and others. The Screenplay for the film was written by Michael Onuma and directed by Denzel Adeniyi.
Speaking on why people Should anticipate and watch the movie, Bernadette Sanko Kamara said: "Albatross isn’t your everyday Movie,‘it’s a blow out of the ballsack. The story line isn’t just brilliant but hits home. We worked incredibly hard and well as a team. The writer and myself over several months of calls and meetings shared stories, life experiences, my own life experiences, and so I was able to understand and empathize properly with the character".
On the cusp of the Movie, she said, "I want people to understand that life isn’t a walk in the park. It’s a fight. Learn to embrace your past, then you would re emerge stronger. Never surrender the cards life deal you. Stand, Question, and Resist."
The movie is expected to hit cinemas across Nations later in the year and is currently promoted on mainstream news platforms by Aflik, a media distribution agency in Usa.
African Renaissance and Diaspora Network (ARDN) mark the 2022 African day celebration with activities centred around equal right Red card campaign, calling all on parties to unite and end all forms of discriminations and violence against women and girls.
The highly anticipated event was held today, Wednesday, 25 May 2022, 3:00pm at the United Nations Headquarters, New York, USA.
The show will be headlined by five heavyweight African female music stars; Nomcebo Nothule Zikode of South Africa, Wendy Shay of Ghana, Perola from Angola, Cape Verdean Soraia Ramos and Spice Diana from Uganda respectively. Other expected performers include Mukosi and Larissa Martin.
An all-female-stars red card campaign theme song produced by Ace Nigerian music executive Abass Mubarak Akeju will also premiere at the event. Artwork for the event have dominated several out-door channels in New Jersey, Atlanta, Chicago and popular Newyork times square Bilboard, respectively.
The celebration will feature 8 young “pacesetters for development.” Queen Makhadzi, a member of the royal family of the Venda and Pedi People of South Africa, will serve as special guest. Remarks will be made by luminaries from the government, the United Nations system, sports, academia, civil society and media.
Speaking on the objectives and preparation for the event, the founder and CEO of ARDN, Dr Djibril Diallo said:"ARDN Red Card Campaign seeks to mobilize individuals from all sectors of society to commit to giving a red card to all forms of discrimination and violence against women and girls.
"The event is also dedicated to the youths and adults living in the continent and those in the diaspora and will further highlight their commitments and achievements which will serve as inspiration for the younger generation".
The African Renaissance and Diaspora Network (ARDN) is organizing the celebration in collaboration with the Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union to the United Nations, the Permanent Mission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the United Nations amongst others.
Malaysian-based Nigerian movie producer, actor and director Abbey Abimbola famously known as Crackydon has emerged as a recipient of Asia's achievement in international expansion award 2022.
The actor who received the award through a commemorated virtual event held on May 23, 2022, expressed great satisfaction and willingness to expand his work across more regions.
Crackydon, whose impacts have been felt globally was also nominated by MotionHorse International Film Festival in India and UK Lift Off Global Network/First Time Filmmaker Film Festival 2022 (Pinewood Studios), one of the Biggest Movie Companies around the world.
He was born on the 2, Nov 1980 in Iwo Osun state and raised in Mushin Lagos state. He started his career as a rap artist and later developed his passion for acting which has brought him to few countries around the world and finally decided to pursue his dream in Malaysia since 2013 after featuring in close to 150 Nollywood Movies including few movies written and produced under his own company, AARMProductions.
Being a proud Nigerian and not forgetting where he grew up, the actor issued a statement appreciating his loyal fans while promising to make the country proud.
"This is a win for all of us, appreciation to everyone supporting my journey, my hommies and loyal fans globally.
"My commitment has always been inclined towards creating contents that can fetch worldwide audience while also providing stepping stones for younger ones to reach and attain international market too", the Blackout movie producer, said.
Abass Mubarak Akeju, American-based Nigerian media executive popularly known as Akeju is set to produce a unity song for the African Renaissance and Diaspora Network (ARDN) Red Card Campaign to end all forms of discrimination and violence against women and girls.
The music project will premiere at the 2022 Africa Day Celebration hosted by ARDN at the United Nations headquarters on 25 May 2022, and will feature five African female artists.
The Red Card Campaign was initially launched by ARDN, in collaboration with the Presidential Council for Africa of the French Republic, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women).
An objective of the campaign is to mobilize global commitments to put an end to all-forms of discrimination and violence against women and girls.
While making comment on the unveiling of the music project, Dr Djibril Diallo, ARDN President and CEO, applauded Akeju for proposing the idea for the song and stated that he look forward to the production with great relish.
"I must first appreciate Akeju for coming up with such creative idea. As an organization with human heart, we hold a strong belief that every human being, irrespective of race, tribe or religion deserves to be treated equally, as promised by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights", said Dr. Diallo.
"Women and girls are amongst the most vulnerable and marginalized persons in our countries and communities, and must be uplifted and empowered. We hope the Red Card Campaign to bring us closer to the world envisioned by the United Nations -- one where no one is left behind. I look forward to the unveiling of the song; and am confident that it will help galvanize our common humanity and further spread the message of solidarity."
Akeju expressed excitement about the opportunity to work on the project and also explore his inner creativity to carve out a masterpiece that will captivate a global audience.
The founder and President of African Renaissance and Diaspora Network, (ARDN), Dr Djibril Diallo has been invited to the state house by the First Vice President of Costa Rica to harness the integration, development and protection of human rights of people of African descent.
The invitation letter sent through the office of the vice president and seen by Vanguard newspaper, partly read:
"The Alvarado Quesada Administration established as one of its priority axes of domestic and foreign policy, the promotion, protection and defense of the human rights of people of African descent.
"Aware of this commitment, the Government of the Republic, through the First Vice Presidency, has promoted multiple actions aimed at disseminating, preserving and promoting the culture and rights of this population.
"Given your long history of defending the human rights of Africans and people of African descent, as well as within the framework of the establishment of the United Nations Permanent Forum for People of African Descent, I would like to extend a cordial invitation to you to hold a working meeting on next Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at the Presidential House facilities in San José, Costa Rica".
The presidency also requested for his engagement in the launch ceremony of the Central American campaign "Reconoce lo Afro", which is led by Costa Rica and aims to make visible the contributions of the African diaspora throughout the world.
Reacting to the invitation, Dr Diallo Djibril said:" First, I would like to thank the First Vice President and everyone involved in organising this event. It's a great honour to join the First Vice President other personalities in reviewing the promotion and inclusion of African and Afro-descendant people in Costa Rica and the world.
"As parts of our goals and set up at ARDN, we are commited to popularizing the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations as they relate to Africa and the African Diaspora, with emphasis on bringing about Zero tolerance towards gender-based violence and harmful practices.”
"I also look forward to connecting in San Jose with leaders from the Diaspora, University Presidents, Mayors, the youth, civil society organisations and the United Nations system with a view to launching in central America the campaign by ARDN to give a red card to All forms of discrimination and violence against women and girls, in partnership with the Government of Costa Rica, UNWOMEN, UNFPA, UNDP/Africa and UNHABITAT.
Budding music star, shizem has released an Afrobeats song dubbed, "No Body".
The mid-tempo groove is a blend of modern Afrobeat rhythm and soothing eulogies.
Born in Lagos state Nigeria, Denzel Oluwafemi Adeniyi aka "Shizem" is a New York-based Nigerian afro fusion singer, songwriter, performer, dancer and filmmaker.
He is passionate about music and promoting the rich African rhythm through creative sounds and inspiring messaging. No body is Shizem's second official single for the year after dropping 'assignment' earlier in March.
He went viral online in 2021 for his hit song featuring popular Nigerian highlife singer, Flavour N'abania, demonstrating his vocal prowess, musical versatility and unique creativity.
In a preview of the song with vanguard, the artist observed that the lyrics combine raw everyday Nigerian Pidgin English with subtle metaphors that descriptively tell how he is madly in love with the body of a sexy lady, adding originality and a distinct flow and sound to the beat.
Mr Akeju, a director at Prime Music Partners, the mainstream media distributors of the new song heaped praise on the artist tagging him "The new face of Afrobeats sounds".
Shizem hopes his new release will serve as springboard to further project him on the global music scene.
Summit Estate, the real estate arm of Summit Group Limited have recorded massive growth since the launch of the brand, helping people own luxurious homes and assets across states in Nigeria.
One of the several achievements is the Flag-off of Face of Summit Group Ltd, 2021/22, a business pageant which was held on the 12th of December 2021 to wrap up a magnificent year.
The brand which has fifteen sites in Abuja, Lagos and Abeokuta were duly represented by each of the contestants of which Miss Summit Estate Jikwoyi (Rosemary Johnson) emerged Winner, Miss Summit Estate IDU (Chioma Patyline) came second and Miss Summit Estate Gwarinpa ( Vivian Kosi ) came third.
The Fourth Girl Miss Summit Estate Ajebo (Helen Abobi) was awarded as Miss Photogenic Nigeria 2021/22 by a partnering brand, Spanish Models Entertainment Ng.
The event saw top dignitaries who graced the occasion and received awards during the Summit Entrepreneurs and Investors Awards. The aim of the event was to promote the company by creating awareness and increasing sales.
The Project Manager Queen Felicia Boco who won the title of Most Beautiful African Model 2020 and also a Brand Ambassador for Summit Group Ltd, during an interview with the press expressed her gratitude to God for a successful event and prayed for more sales and promotions for the company.
"I am delighted for the success of the pageant event. It has been a fantastic back to back quarters of success for the brand in the 2021/2022 trading year. We sincerely appreciate our client as we wouldn't have made it this far without them", she said.
The MD/ CEO of Summit Group Ltd; Otunba Lere Olabode, in an exclusive interview encouraged Nigerians to invest in Real Estate and stated that Summit Estate has affordable, accessible, fenced and cleared Lands with prices as affordable as 2million Naira in great locations.
He also added that clients are allowed to pay on installment as the company has different packages to suit their budget. The Land Locations includes, but not limited to Airport Road, IDU, Jikwoyi and Gwarinpa.
"Investment in land property is one of the most reliable investments available to mankind. I urge Nigerians to take advantage of the Easter Promo Land Sales which is ongoing, and buy affordable Plot of Land from Summit Estate and become a Landlord in the city of Abuja", he said.
"We offer installment mode of payment which may stretch within a year. Anyone interested can visit our website www.summitgroupng.com and get more details on how to purchase properties from Summit Group Ltd".
The company promised to continue providing excellent services to her clients. The staff & entire management of Summit Group Limited however, wishes her esteemed customers a happy Easter celebration.
Ghanaian-born Nigerian music star, Gibril Adedayo Hassan Mansaray, known by his stage name Gibrilville, has released the much-anticipated video for his hit song titled 'Dididaada', featuring Ghanaian-Romanian musician, Wanlov the Kubolor.
Gibrilville is one of the frontier artists pushing Afrobeats sounds globally. With the artwork for the music video featured on Billboards in the USA and Ghana, the singer aspires to make a great impact with the song ‘Dididaada’. The official release of his EP is set for the 2022 summer with an album expected for release in winter.
His infectious style and lyrical prowess have earned him various accolades from music lovers across Africa.
In the new single, the talented singer chants: "Ghana, Dididaada” which means ‘Ghana shall eat forever,’ in the Asante language referring to the wealth that his motherland is blessed with. For the multilingual artist - making music is as important as eating and sleeping.
Embracing his signature Afrobeats style, Gibrilville collaborated with record producer Jaysynths to create a unique sound. Percussive Afrobeats cement the rhythm throughout the song, embellished by guitar, piano, and synth pulses, to create an entrancing and enticing track.
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