AFRICA-CARIBBEAN HISTORY MONTH IRELAND (NOVEMBER) 2017

THE AFRICA CARIBBEAN HISTORY MONTH IRELAND "NOVEMBER" AHMI 2017

AHMI 2017 to celebrate the history, contribution, participation, heritage and impact of all African's Caribbean's Living in Ireland on a yearly bases in the month of "November" for remembrance of important people and events in the history of Africans Caribbeans in Diaspora.

In 2010 myself Susuana Olatunji Komolafe, initiate the Celebration AHMI,  standing for what I believe and now, there is changes around the world with the use of the Word African, like African –Americans.

The initiative of celebrating "Africa (Caribbean) History Month Ireland" and used the term OR word OR recognizing the continent Africa and wide cultural heritage ‘Africans’ to denote ‘color’ or ‘black’ persons.

I’m well aware that I have deployed the term um-problematically given the on-going changes of seeing Africans as Black People, we are Africans first, not Black People, I'm African from Nigerian with black/dark skin complexion wish am proud to be.

The AHMI will take place in 5 various Counties around Ireland with home base in Cavan, County Cavan. Come and Join the planning team and committee for Africa-Caribbean History Month Ireland November 2017.

Book a stand at “The National Conference Africa-Caribbean History Month Ireland” from the 20th- 24th November at Johnston Street, Cavan Library, Cavan Town.

JOIN US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING ON THE PROJECT
If you are an African author, kindly make contact with the Committee of Africa-Caribbean History Month Ireland to participate in the "African Author Day" and Launch of our new book during the month of November in celebrating African presence here in Ireland and contribution to art and creativity to share the diverse. We will also have African Author from Northern Ireland @ the event. A Book Fair, reading and a chance to become an Author.

JOIN IS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WAY PAVER'S RECOGNITION AWARD 2017
The Pavers Award is part of the "Recognition Award for Africa-Caribbean History Month Ireland Award" As part of our celebration of Africa History in November to project, profile positive image of our communities and impact social changes, We have an "AHMI Recognition Award" and we are introducing our new brand "Pavers Award" to recognise and celebrate the "Way Pavers" here in Ireland in all the different profession and field of life. The Way Pavers Award will seek to recognized leaders in the communities paving way for others, in different profession and fields, recognized people innovating new ideas, and going all the way to support those making a difference in their communities which increase the scale of the project, profile positive impact and make real progress.

Our first Recognition Award was given to "Alan Shatter" for his contribution to "Integration in Ireland".

Read below for more details

 JOIN US ALSO AT THE AFRICA FASHION WEEK IRELAND

The fashion week is also use as one of the main activities during the month of November to celebrate, enhance our culture through our fashion sense and promote the creative minds of our people home and abroad. This fashion show will feature designers from all different culture of Africa showcasing their different fabrics to the world and will also welcome Western designers that are happy to embraces the use of African fabrics. The event presents itself therefore as an opportunity for the designer both well established, student, homemaker tailors and upcoming to increase their experience and become competitive, recognised locally in Ireland, be present and recognised internationally. The event will last for 5 days. The format envisages the direct involvement of web users and major networks through the activities of the social media team of AfroFashionie projecting the Afro Fashion Show Ireland & African Fashion Week Ireland. The Initiative is created by Susuana.O.M Olatunji Komolafe, and the Project Manager for 2017 is Annie Waithira Murugi, alongside with the other members of the team.

 

 

WATCH OUT FOR THE MEATH-CAVAN AFRICA FILM FESTIVAL

PRESS RELEASE 2014: AFRICA HISTORY MONTH IRELAND

THE AFRICA HISTORY MONTH IRELAND IN THE MONTH "NOVEMBER" AHMI 2014

AHMI 2014 to celebrate the history, contribution, participation, heritage and impact of all African's Living in Ireland on a yearly bases in the month of "November" for remembrance of important people and events in the history of Africans in Diaspora. Susuana Olatunji Komolafe initiate the Celebration AHMI 2010 standing for what I believe and now, there is changes around the world with the use of the Word African, like African –Americans. The initiative of celebrating "Africa History Month Ireland" and used the term OR word OR recognizing the continent and wide cultural heritage ‘Africans’ to denote ‘color’ or ‘black’ persons. I’m well aware that I have deployed the term un-problematically given the on-going changes of seeing Africans as Black People, we are Africans first, not Black People, am Africa from Nigerian with black skin complexion wish am proud to be.

The AHMI will take place in 5 various Counties, Cavan, Meath, Galway, Cork & Dublin. Come and Join the planning team and committee for Africa History Month Ireland November 2014. Book a stand at “The National Conference Africa History Month Ireland” on the 23^rd November at Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown, Tyrellstown, Dub 15, 4pm prompt -8pm.

JOIN US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING ON THE PROJECT
If you are an African author, kindly make contact with the Committee of African History Month Ireland to participate in the "African Author Day" during the month of November in celebrating African presence here in Ireland and contribution to art and creativity to share the diverse. We will also have African Author from Northern Ireland @ the event. A Book Fair, reading and a chance to become an Author.

ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 1^ST -30^TH

You are all invited as well on the 1st November to the Opening Ceremony "Gospel Praise Night" Cavan to celebrate presence of African here in Ireland, to praise our creator for his kindness and love. All proceed toward Renovation Fund Church of Ireland Cavan. Come let us praise Our Lord!.
Date: 1st Saturday November 2014; Venue: Church of Ireland Cavan, Opposite Court House, Beside Garda station Cavan; Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

SUSUANA ROADSHOW WORKSHOP AND ADCENTER TRANSFORMING LIFE

THEME A WOMAN’S WORLD

Date: 6^th and 7^th November; Time: 6^th from 6pm- 10pm and 7^th from 12noon -4pm

Venue:  Alpha Training Centre, Bective Street, Kells, Meath. Opposite Esso Petrol Station, Beside HSE Office; Workshop Training Content: Sexology, Family Planning, Relationship, Legal Knowledge in a relationship, Makeup, Body Image and Fashion Drama Consultation.

If you are interested in attending this two day workshop of 8hrs attendance in total, contact us with your details and share with friends on adcenter25@yahoo.ie or 0894776061/0863370163/ 0873618587. The workshop is “FREE” but registration is compulsory and attendance.

PRESENCE OF AFRICANS IN CAVAN & STORY OF AFRICA

The Cavan Meath Africa Film Festival is part of the activities for the Africa History Month Ireland November 2014. Come on board, be part of the AHMI. We are having workshop on the story of Africa Origin and also Photo Exhibition, Display of heritage, Films, Africa Games and entertainment

Venue: Cavan Library

Date: 21^st Friday, 22^nd Saturday and 25^th Tuesday November, 2014

Time: Friday & Saturday 10-5pm, Break 1.00pm -2:15pm and Tuesday 10-8pm

We also collaborate with National Youth Council of Ireland in Celebrating "One World Week” which focuses on Youth, Young ones making a difference in the communities and special focus on Africa Youth called “Inspiration for Young Africa” where young people will have opportunity to showcase their various talent and strength.

"Say Know to Violent toward Women" Currently in Ireland, one in every eight pregnant women will suffer from some form of domestic abuse; we join force with Women Aid to create awareness during the program on the “National Balloon Action 2014” where our Legal Associate Member Cyril & Co. Solicitor will share with us.

We are also launching our new Initiative "Africa Caribbean Diaspora Men Forum" To celebrate men in our life, the impact of men in the society and working with positive men, also positive image for African men, youth and boys.

"The mission is to help our community thrive economically, ecologically, educationally and culturally, advancing their knowledge within the society we live and Media and Newspapers will be at hand to welcome contributors and cover all activities.

As a woman I have come to the realization of the important of playing my role within the society, in the world and as a believer in creating a comfort zone for every woman in life and in our spiritual journey with our Creator. 

The purpose of this project is to explore African history, culture, heritage, experience, creativity in writing, knowledge as seen by Africans worldview and African literature through solely African authors and people with knowledge of Africa  and Africa impact in the world development.

The Africa History Month Ireland is kicking off with a great event this year 2014 and we want everyone to support us in celebrating Africans Presence here in Ireland. The Recognition of the role of Africans in Ireland to celebrate "Africa History Month" Initiated here in Ireland since 2010 by Susuana O.M Olatunji-Komolafe in recognition of the contribution of all Africans that has lived or still living in the Republic of Ireland, which have played a positive role and make an impact in the society. As Africans we share history with Africans Americans, African British living here and back home as they also celebrate. To allow youth, children and young generation understand the beauty of their roots and staying strong in addressing the opportunities and challenges of being a minority in Ireland.

Big thanks to my board, friends, supporters, funders and everyone that believes in the vision.

"I have a vision. It is a vision deeply rooted in the Africa culture. I have a vision that one day in the Africa culture all over the world and throughout the universe that the sons of former slaves, Freed Blacks, and native Africans will be proud of their culture and we'll be able to live together as brothers and sisters. I have a vision that one day in African culture, the cultural science of “Blacology” will become real and Africa culture will roll down like waters and our history like a mighty stream"


OUR VARIOUS GUEST SPEAKERS @ THE CONFERENCE
Meet our speaker Livingstone Thompson, PhD (Trinity College, University of Dublin)
He will speak on Africa & Religion
A highly qualified senior executive with many years of international experience in training and skills development. Livingstone has written various books and several scholarly articles and his most recent book is “Speaking from the Heart” Livingstone manage a consultancy Firm called “Living Cultural Solutions and he’s one of the Directors of “Afro Diaspora Center” and was the founding member of Africa Caribbean Forum and also the current  President of SIETAR Europe

Meet our speaker Nandi Jola
She will speak on "Active Citizenship"

Nandi Jola- a Mental Health Advocate, has been a cleaner, singer, actress, dancer, activist, poet and a mother. Throughout her life, she has battled a broken childhood, marriage, health, determined to do what she always believed in – to write. Nandi has spent 11 years in Northern Ireland which she describes as the most painful journey of her life, but her daughter Anesu (God with us) has kept her going when she lost everything
Read more about her and her work on her website http://www.nandijproject.com/

Meet our speaker Lindani Moyo

Lindani Moyo is a young woman based in the United Kingdom, a single mother of 2 children. She’s a businesswoman in her own right, runs an organisation that was founded by herself on the 18th April 2013 [Black African Women Rock] and she also runs her events planning business, that covers decorations, events planning, and equipment hire.
Her work is based on life experience, counselling and working with other organisations long side her own organisation. Within a year of founding her own organisation, she was nominated by her own community for people’s choice award [ZAA] and inspirational woman award [ZIWA] and inspirational woman ward [True African Awards TAA].

Meet Our speaker NATTY WAILER WITH BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS
He will speak on "BE INSPIRE BY ACUBALAND"

NATTY WAILER, the Jamaican reggae singer-songwriter, met Bob Marley and the Wailers through the bass player Aston Barret known as Family Man in 1972. He then rehearsed, recorded and toured with them as a keyboard player. Natty Wailer recorded numerous albums and compilations wit Bob such as Songs of freedom. During the same period, Natty was also playing and recording with Family man. You will find his name Ian Wynter (often misspelt Winter) on some of his albums such as "Family man in Dub", "Guided Missile" and "Work".
After Bob's passing in 1981, he joined the Wailers for two tours in the USA as well as Europe before forming his own band named the Reggae Vibes in New-York in 2000 where he started composing and recorded his own music.

Meet our speaker Mazi Azukaoma Uche Osakwe
He will speaker tonight on "Post Colonialism”

B.Sc (Hons.) Bachelors Degree in Political Science, Awka
M.Sc. Masters Degree in Political Science, Ibadan, M.Phil. Masters in Philosophy in International Peace Studies Trinity College Dublin
PhD Candidate at Mater Dei  Institute, Dublin City University
Research interests: Post colonialism, Postmodernism, Peace & Conflict, Religious/Peace/Politics/fundamentalism, International Organisations, NGOs, & Human Rights.
Author: Divided House: NdiIgbo At A Crossroads. Poem: Udara, Hopelessness, Africa Awake.
He loves football (Arsenal), F1, Music, Dancing, Yoga, Documentary.

CELEBRATING AFRICAN CARIBBEAN DATING A JAMAICAN

MEET FACES GRACING THE AFRICA HISTORY MONTH IRELAND 2013

MEET DANNY MOORE @ THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE "AFRICA HISTORY MONTH IRELAND" ON THE 24TH @ CARLTON HOTEL, BLANCHARDSTOWN, TLYRRESTOWN, DUBLIN 15

Danny will be entertaining us with his music and latest album, Danny Moore known as an [Afro Beat Artist] Base in Dublin, Ireland, in 2012 he release his first official single "Higher HigherB featuring Nigeria Dublin base artist "Big Jay & Nigeria base artist "Danny Young", he was a nominee same year at Irish Africa Music Award IAMA & award winning in 2013 as he won the 'Best Collaboration Award' at Ankara festival Award. Danny Moore have just release an official single "OMONOPIPI ft Riva 9" YouTube link http://youtu.be/3RICw96UWMI
Twitter: @dannymoore09 reverb 

Sound Cloud: danny.moore

We are paying a great "TRIBUTE to Joe Costello, for his great support, As we celebrate "AFRICA HISTORY MONTH IRELAND" Myself and my team is using this medium to say Kudos to you Joe, doing Irish proud. Nigerian amomg other Africa Countries as for a long time, have a great relationship with Irish people, and Ireland as a nation. 

At the Galway Africa History Interactive Interview Workshop, Dr Kelvin O'Sullivan explort the story of "Holy Ghost Father and the Role the Priest play during the Biafra War. Concern. Trocaire, Irish Aid were all establish  for this purpose.

the Irish missionary priest of the Holy Ghost Fathers, Fr Kevin Doheny Cssp was Ojukwu’s intelligence director. He was also reputed to be in charge of all radio communications in Biafra. According to the American secret documents, Fr Doheny a cousin of Senator Mansfield, had ties to Senator Goodell and Congressman Lowenstein who visited Biafra, and through his older brother, Fr Mike Doheny had ties to Cardinal Cushing, the Archbishop of Boston and member of National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP)and to US Speaker McCormack who passed the landmark 1964 American Civil Rights Legislation.

Father Doheny was ordained a priest on 5th of July 1953 in Dublin and arrived in Owerri Diocese in November 1954. During the Civil War, Father Doheny was successful in mobilising worldwide catholic relief support for the suffering children and women in Biafra. Doheny who travelled from Dublin to Geneva to hold talks with Clarence Clyde Ferguson, Jr., the US Special Coordinator on Relief to Victims of the Nigerian Civil War in June 1969, told the American head of mission there that the charge of genocide against the Federal troops was “highly exaggerated” but he said  it as “a major factor in keeping the Biafrans fighting.” Robert Goldstein, Biafra’s public relations guru said it was necessary for the world to see the deaths and the starvation of tens of thousands refugees in Biafra. And so he helped organised regular international press trips to Biafra.


http://www.nigeriavillagesquare.com/articles/biafra-war-the-catholic-priest-the-hollywood-publicist-and-the-arms-dealer.html

Meet of Master of Ceremony for the "Africa History Month Ireland" @ the National Conference, taking place on the 24th November, 2013, starting exactly 3pm - 8pm Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown. 
He is a comedian with a difference and African touch of class, attended Immaculate heart comprehensive high school maryland Lagos, Nigeria, went over to University of Westminister, London, University of Roehampton BSc Business Studies · London, United Kingdom. Silver Merick Studio Model, MC,Comedian,Moral Activist · Dublin, Ireland.

Since have meet him, i have notice him, "I'm not the Best,but I'm Blessed, I'm the Gift that Keeps Giving.....When all is said and Done!!!!I can look back with a Smile on My Face and say Proudly........I DID IT, MY WAY !!!"

Join me "Africa Queen of Talk Show" and Angel Michael as we celebrate the presence of Africa here in Ireland the Irish Soil, with Africans and the host community.

SAHR JOHN YAMBASU IS ONE OF THE PROMINENT AFRICAN'S HERE IN IRELAND THAT WE ARE PAYING TRIBUTE TO DURING THE AFRICAN HISTORY MONTH IRELAND NOVEMBER, 2013.

The book 'Between Africa and the West - A Story of Discovery' by Sahr John Yambasu was launched today at the Irish Aid Centre. Details will be published in our next edition – African Voice Newspaper November

African's are making a great difference in Ireland, and also making their presence know everywhere, Sahr we pay a great tribute to you and the impact and progress you are making.

Our prayer goes to you at this moment, if you still need to get a copy of the book, make it a point of duty to attend "Africa History Month Ireland" he lived in He lived in Galway, so definitely @ Galway you can pick up, Come to Cavan and Dublin to buy the book, for Christmas Gift.


Sahr from Sierra Leone
Sahr Yambasu is a Methodist minister from Sierra Leone. He met his Irish wife at Queen’s University, and in 1995, when the family had to flee the civil war in his home country, they returned to settle in Galway. When I met him at his home, I expected to greet a formally dressed minister in clerical garb. Instead, I met a chunky man wearing boxer shorts and T shirt, with a beaming smile and contagious, rich laugh. As I arrived, his blonde, slim wife was racing out the door. Sahr had just come back from jogging, and invited me to join him in having a cold drink. We sat down in the conservatively furnished front room, complete with family photos on top of the piano. Three teenagers, two boys and a beautiful girl, smiled from one family portrait.

4^TH AFRICA HISTORY MONTH IRELAND

I have decided that during the month of November, which is for celebrating “AHMI” am going to attend all event, program and activities that is promoting African’s here in Ireland and with the support of “AfricaVoice Newspaper” I was able to attend and represent my organisation, my own media house which is one of the proud media sponsor for “Miss Africa Ireland” to witness the crowing of the 14^th Miss Africa Ireland ‘TINA NSUBUGA’ from Uganda born new Queen representing herself and her Country. This year, the Miss Africa Ireland has celebrated its 13th anniversary. The Most Beautiful African Girl in Ireland beauty pageant, organised by Tritees Promotions, took place on the 2nd of November 2012 in Dublin, Ireland. Tina the initiator, Chairperson of the program with the support of newly wedded Folusho Famoyin Egbon and Tunde Moshood both are dear friends. The organisation is burning with a desire to unite immigrants in Ireland, promote African cultural heritage and inter-weave various cultures by putting together shows, lectures, seminars, conferences and exhibitions. There are two major annual multicultural fashion and beauty shows organised by Tritees Miss Africa Ireland Beauty Contest and Ankara Carnival Ireland/Nigerian Independence Day Celebration. Tritees is a voluntary and non-profitable organisation which has been in existence since 1999. Tritees is holding the records as the first ever to venture into African events packaging in the Republic of Ireland.

As we celebrate Africa History Month Ireland, come and join me in embracing the greatness of this our continent “Africa” with the 58 Country within a continent second largest of his kind.

We are happy to announce that Sematecino will be one of the Prestigious African's Faces @ the "Africa History Month Ireland" 2013.

MEET SEMA Africa History Month Ireland on the 24th @ the National Conference in Carlton Hotel, Blanchardstown, Tylrrestown, Dub 15. He will be performing life to entertain us with Africa-vibes.

Sematecino better still known as "Sema". He is a Nigerian Artist based in here in Dublin as a hip hop artist but in the last couple of years he has been infusing Afro-beat sounds into his music which he branded "Black Italian Music"  I know that name definitely  rings bells in Dublin as he won the "Best Male Artist" and Best Collaboration Awards at the 2nd Edition of the Irish African Music Awards IAMA 2012.

He's also getting some audience in Nigeria as his Video for "Gbasibe" with Kas was nominated for "Most Popular Nigerian Music Video in Europe" at the Prestigious Nigerian Music Video Awards 2012.

Here are quick links to some of his works and his Social Media Plattforms.

1. Gbasibe ft Kas (Mr.Fimisile)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVRuARg6BKg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
2. Try My Love
Black Italian (@sematecino) tweeted at 4:56 a.m. on Tue, Mar 06, 2012:
#TryMyLove Official Video♥ ♬ ►► http://t.co/GEoUQ92T
(https://twitter.com/sematecino/status/176894053328232448)
3. A link via twitter to my latest track - Balance (jekajo).
Black Italian (@sematecino) tweeted at 11:25 p.m. on Fri, Sep 13, 2013:
Listen and Download from sound cloud http://t.co/dIrrZpCLyB
(https://twitter.com/sematecino/status/378645525144555520)
Finally,download link to Bami Soro
http://soundcloud.com/sematecino/bami-soro-sematecino-ft-tejay

AFRICAN HISTORY MONTH EVENT 2013

One World Week 2013 - The world young people want Celebrated by ADcenter

http://www.youtube.com/v/LfxsWYaFUEg?version=3&autohide=1&showinfo=1&autohide=1&autoplay=1&feature=share&attribution_tag=sZrlegvpReYYnCde9KgsWQ

We are taking part in the "One World Week 2013" theme: The World Young People Want, as part of our program during the Africa History Month Ireland 2013, @ the Galway Opening Event: Westside Library on the 16th of November, 2013. 11 am arrival and program start 12 noon to 5 pm. 16th is a SATURDAY a day out for the family to come and join us, bring your kids, friend and all is welcome. We will have great African food available by 365 African-Cuisine Dublin and Lilian Ajajiton Food. We are also having various stall and art exhibition from Bee Sanyanga. This just a few of what to come. Don't miss out!!!

We are partly supported by National Youth Council of Ireland.

We are taking part in the "One World Week 2013" theme: The World Young People Want, as part of our program during the Africa History Month Ireland 2013, @ the Galway Opening Event: Westside Library on the 16th of November, 2013. 11 am arrival and program start 12 noon to 5 pm. 16th is a SATURDAY a day out for the family to come and join us, bring your kids, friend and all is welcome. We will have great African food available by 365 African-Cuisine Dublin and Lilian Ajajiton Food. We are also having various stall and art exhibition from Bee Sanyanga. This just a few of what to come. Don't miss out!!!

We are partly supported by National Youth Council of Ireland.

PRESS RELEASE FOR AFRICA HISTORY MONTH IRELAND

PRESS RELEASE FOR AFRICAN HISTORY MONTH IRELAND

By; Afro in Diaspora Center.

Contact Personnel:

CEO: Susuana Olatunji-Komolafe: 0894776061
Head Coordinator: Helen Layton Morgan: 0851195493

Branch Coordinator: Angela Unufe- Eguakhide: 0899509733

Public Relation Officer: Godfery Chimb: 0894669024

 

The African History Month Ireland begins.  This year theme is “AFRICANS here we are”. The Africa History Month Ireland 2013 is kicking off with this great event and we want everyone to support us in celebrating Africans Presence here in Ireland.

Afro in Diaspora Center is a new group of women, committed to supporting Women, Men, youth and Children in (AFRICA) and also to support ourselves by educating, informing, counselling, socializing and promoting each other as a group, while we hope and believe that the knowledge acquired will be passed down to support others

Our Mission Statement

We want to surround ourselves with women who respect other’s view and treat other’s with respect and having value for women, also to invest into people’s life positively and promote positive image of Afro women. We love to come together and share and we believe our lives are greatly enhanced by the women we surround ourselves with through giving, investing, impacting, networking and integrating.

 Introduction

Afro in Diaspora Center was initiated here in Ireland since 2010 by the CEO Susuana O.M Olatunji-Komolafe in recognition of the contribution of all African that has lived or still living in the Republic of Ireland, who have played a positive role and make an impact in the Irish society. As Africans we share history with Africans Americans, African British living here and back home as they also celebrate Africa America History/Black History Month.  With the aim of allowing our youths, children and the young generation, understand the beauty of their roots and staying strong in addressing the opportunities and challenges of being a minority in Ireland. . We also hope to use African History Month Ireland as a unique occasion to celebrate the Beauty and Culture of the African people on a grand scale while also honouring Eminent and distinguished individuals who have positively affected the lives of Africans living in Ireland primarily and the entire Diaspora in general

 ONE WORLD WEEK; THE WORLD YOUNG PEOPLE WANT 16-25 NOVEMBER

 We are taking part in the "One World Week 2013" theme: The World Young People Want, as part of our program during the Africa History Month Ireland 2013, @ the Galway Opening Event: Westside Library 16th is a SATURDAY a day out for the family to come and join us, bring your kids, friend and all is welcome. We will have great African food available by 365 African-Cuisine Dublin and Lilian Ajajiton Food. We are also having various stall and art exhibition from Bee Sanyanga. These are just a few of what to come. Don't miss out!!!

We are also supporting the Women Aid National Ballon Action in showing support for 16 Days of Action Opposing Violence against Women @ all our event locations.

EVENT DETAILS

“AFRICA HISTORY MONTH IRELAND 2013”

Theme: “Africa Here We Are”

Galway

Galway Event Date: 16th November, 2013

Event Location: Seamus Quirke Road.,

Galway Time: 12 noon—5:00 pm Fees:

Free Entrance

Cavan

Cavan Event Date: 22nd November, 2013

Event Location: Cavan Johnston Central Library, Farnham Centre
Farnham St, Cavan Town.

Workshop & Exhibition

Time: 11am to 1pm

Afro Fashion Blast

Time: 2:00pm—4:30pm

Co Meath

Co Meath, Duleek Social Event: DIASPORA CLUB NIGHT

Event Date: 22nd November, 2013
Event Location: Nelson Mandela Resource Centre, Duleek Industrial Estate, Noboring Junction, Co Meath, Duleek
Event Time: 8pm -2pm Midnight
Entry Fee:Donation Welcome {Food, Drinks @ a Bargain Price}
Event Manager Ade Eyo 0899519470, Godfery 089466 9024, Zento 0862102228
All welcome and Supported by Crown Ventures

Dublin

Dublin Event: National Conference “African Here We Are”
Event Date: 24th November, 2013-10-21
Event Location: Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown, Tyrrelstown Dublin 15
Event Time: 3pm – 8pm
Fees: 10Euro Donation.

The Recognition of the Role of Africans in Ireland to celebrate “Africa History Month” Initiated here in Ireland since 2010 by Susuana O.M Olatunji-Komolafe in recognition of the contribution of all African that has lived or still living in the Republic of Ireland, which have played a positive role and make an impact in the society. As Africans we share history with Africans Americans, African British living here and back home as they also celebrate Black History Month.  To allow youth, children and young generation understand the beauty of their roots and staying strong in addressing the opportunities and challenges of being a minority in Ireland.

Chief Host: Susuana Olatunji-Komolafe “AFRICA HISTORY MONTH IRELAND 2013”

Theme: “Africa Here We Are”

Head Coordinator: Helen Layton Morgan: 0851195493

Galway Event: Opening Ceremony & One World Week “The World Young People Want”

Event Date: 16th November, 2013

Event Location: Seamus Quirke Road., Galway

Time: 12noon—5:00pm

Fees: Free Entrance

Galway Event Coordinators Committee

Alice 0879918342

Phumlo 0899535406

Pastor Uche 0851153562

Pastor Issac 0873128077 (All Living in Galway)

Cavan Event: Celebrating Africa Presence in Ireland

Event Date: 22nd November, 2013

Event Location: Cavan Johnston Central Library, Farnham Centre
Farnham St, Cavan Town.

Workshop & Exhibition

Time: 11am to 1pm

Afro Fashion Blast

Time: 2:00pm—4:30pm

Fees:  Free Entrance

Co Meath, Duleek Social Event: DIASPORA CLUB NIGHT

Event Date: 22^nd November, 2013

Event Location: Nelson Mandela Resource Cneter, Duleek Industrial Estate, Noboring Junction, Co Meath, Duleek

Event Time: 8pm -2pm Midnight

Entry Fee: 5Euro Donation {Food, Drinks @ a Bargin Price}

Event Manager AdeEyo 0899519470, Godfery 089466 9024, Zento 0862102228

All welcome and Supported by Crown Ventures

Dublin Event: National Conference “African Here We Are”

Event Date: 24^th November, 2013-10-21

Event Location: Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown, Tylrrestown Dublin 15

Event Time: 3pm – 8pm

Fees: 10Euro Donation

Dublin Event Coordinators Committee (National Conference @ Carlton Hotel} Vera Nwabuwe 087925 7654 {Chairperson} Mitaries 089476 8627 Adekunle 087900 5343 Godfery 089466 9024 Michelle 089459 7725 {Adcenter Ambassador}

 PRESS RELEASE FOR AFRICANHISTORY MONTH IRELAND

The African History Month Ireland will begin on the 1^st of November and the official opening ceremony start on the 4^th of November at the Irish Aid Volunteering Centre, Dublin.  This year theme is “AFRICANS here we are”

Afro in Diaspora Center is a new group of women, committed to supporting Women, Men, youth and Children in (AFRICA) and also to support ourselves by educating, informing, counselling, socializing and promoting each other as a group, while we hope and believe that the knowledge acquired will be passed down to support others. 

Mission Statement
we want to surround ourselves with women who respect other’s view and treat other’s with respect and having value for women, also to invest into people’s life positively and promote positive image of Afro women. We love to come together and share and we believe our lives are greatly enhanced by the women we surround ourselves with through giving, investing, impacting, networking and integrating.

The Africa History Month Ireland is kicking off with this great event and we want everyone to support us in celebrating Africans Presence here in Ireland.  South African artists in Dublin Academy, Middle Abbey.   Everyone to be there!  Call Zenzo Nyathi for more information on 0862102228

Thank to all as you join us in Celebrating.

Created at Susuana.O.M Bee Sanyanga from Cork will be Showcasing some of his work @ the "AHMI" in GALWAY.http://www.blessingsanyanga.com/ Bee Sanyanga born in Harare Zimbabwe in 1978. Blessing comes from a family of artists. From an early age he began stone sculpting. Working at the Cannon Peterson Art Centre in Harare with over 180 stone sculptors in 1998 he began exhibiting his creations. Blessing’s inspiration comes from day to day life, dreams, imagination and the stones them selves. All his sculptures are original and one offs; I work straight into the stone without having to do a model first. Only a number of sculptures that he makes are created from sketches. Working in different types of stone such as cobalt, soapstone, black granite, serpentine, marble, sandstone and limestone as his main medium. Blessing also does paintings, ceramics and metal sculptures. Blessing as Exhibit is work in all location below in the past. 2003 Black Forth Orgainic Gallery 2004 Design Yard 2004 Ideal Home Exhibition 2005 Gallery 38 Bray 2006 Stephen Pieace Gallery 2007 The Courtyard Gallery 2008 Temparence hall Kinsale 2009 City Goal Cork 2009 Clock Tower Gallery Cohb 2010 Temparence hall Kinsale 2012 Back water artist group 2012 Nasc Art in Action @Cork Vision Centre International Human Rights Week 2012 Cork Lions Club art exhibition 2013 Touring S

AFRICA IRELAND ECONOMIC FORUM

The department of Foreign Affairs today announced a scholarship for the next 3 years for an African woman for a masters in business in the Smurfit Business School UCD in honour of Catherine Mwangi the former Kenyan Ambassador who lost her son and his fiancé in the dreadful Kenyan massacre. It won't take the pain away or even reduce the loss but it felt like a really touching act on the part of the department. The third Africa Ireland Economic Forum (AIEF) will take place from the 2nd- 4^th October 2013.  The AIEF is organised by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in partnership with the African Diplomatic Corps and the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. The Objective of the forum is to provide an opportunity for Irish business to connect with African partners to explore opportunities for increased trade and investment. In 2012, over 250 participants included representatives from 160 Irish companies and 23 African countries. This year over 400 participants took part and the Africa Voice Newspaper was one of the participants at the event.

African delegations arrived on October 2^nd to begin consultations with Government and Business. The main plenary will take place on October 3rd. Mr. Eamon Gilmore T.D., Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade will give the Keynote Address and will be joined by other speakers from Africa and the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, including Professor Tito Mboweni, former Governor of the South African Reserve Bank. Mr. Simon Coveney T.D., Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, H.E. Mr.  Tefera Derbew, Minister for Agriculture, Ethiopia, Andrew Rugasira, founder of Good African Coffee, Uganda and Francis Grogan, CEO of Zambeef, Zambia will address a special session on agribusiness. The theme for the third Africa Ireland Economic Forum will be ‘Building Partnerships’. A special afternoon session will highlight the success in Ireland of building partnerships through the Diasporas. In addition to an exchange on issues related to the Diasporas, the Forum includes sessions on telecommunications and financial services. On the 4^th of October, visits will be arranged to a number of Irish business locations for African delegates which due to my work unable to partake.

The introductory speeches were followed by highly informative talks and panel discussions with companies involved in business in Africa. I could resonate with the opportunities and challenges experienced by the panel delegates and found some of their comments truly insightful. Andrew Rugasira, founder of Good African Coffee, Uganda one of the speakers stand out, handsome I would say, great speaker and he dazzle everyone I believe with is presentation. Following the information overload received in the morning session, I was greatly delighted that I was part of the forum, looking forward to reaching the lunch break where I get the opportunity of speaking with some of the other delegates.

My lunch partner was Sarah from café and she was there with her brother the gorgeous man with red hair. It was fascinating to hear about the developments in and what café is doing as regard to Africa air transport system. I saw old faces and delighted to know that my own Country Nigeria as the most delegate at the forum of about 20 participants from Nigeria. The lunch break ended too quickly for my liking but I was looking forward to the next session where delegates were broken into specific ‘interest groupings’ and panel discussions were to be held on a smaller scale and dr. Oluwakemi  Bashorun from Trinity College originally from Nigeria is going to be one of the speaker . I was sure which group I am attending, Diaspora and Participation was my area of interest and there I notice Chris Maiyaki from Nigeria which is a policy representative for University Board.  I had the opportunity of taken picture with Prof. Mary Lambkin and Andrew Rugasira and with other participant and friends. Michael Galvin Managing Director of Galvin Global Recruitment Limited, also stand out for me and it was nice and interesting meeting him.

Thank you to Dr George Alabi for his support at the ”AIEF” to Maiya Face of Afro Fashion Show Ireland 2014, on her trip to Paris

Prof. Mary Lambkin from UCD enjoy every moment of talking with you. Am looking forward to our interview.

 My Experience @ African Ireland Economic Forum. Andrew Rugasira, Founder of Good African Coffee, Uganda one of the speakers stand out, handsome I would say, great speaker and he dazzle everyone I believe with is presentation.

 Some of the participant from Nigeria @ the forum, good to meet you all.

We are paying a great "TRIBUTE to Joe Costello, for his great support, As we celebrate "AFRICA HISTORY MONTH IRELAND" Myself and my team is using this medium to say Kudos to you Joe, doing Irish proud. Nigerian amomg other Africa Countries as for a long time, have a great relationship with Irish people, and Ireland as a nation.

At the Galway Africa History Interactive Interview Workshop, Dr Kelvin O'Sullivan explort the story of "Holy Ghost Father and the Role the Priest play during the Biafra War. Concern. Trocaire, Irish Aid were all establish  for this purpose.

the Irish missionary priest of the Holy Ghost Fathers, Fr Kevin Doheny Cssp was Ojukwu’s intelligence director. He was also reputed to be in charge of all radio communications in Biafra. According to the American secret documents, Fr Doheny a cousin of Senator Mansfield, had ties to Senator Goodell and Congressman Lowenstein who visited Biafra, and through his older brother, Fr Mike Doheny had ties to Cardinal Cushing, the Archbishop of Boston and member of National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP)and to US Speaker McCormack who passed the landmark 1964 American Civil Rights Legislation.

Father Doheny was ordained a priest on 5th of July 1953 in Dublin and arrived in Owerri Diocese in November 1954. During the Civil War, Father Doheny was successful in mobilising worldwide catholic relief support for the suffering children and women in Biafra. Doheny who travelled from Dublin to Geneva to hold talks with Clarence Clyde Ferguson, Jr., the US Special Coordinator on Relief to Victims of the Nigerian Civil War in June 1969, told the American head of mission there that the charge of genocide against the Federal troops was “highly exaggerated” but he said  it as “a major factor in keeping the Biafrans fighting.” Robert Goldstein, Biafra’s public relations guru said it was necessary for the world to see the deaths and the starvation of tens of thousands refugees in Biafra. And so he helped organised regular international press trips to Biafra.


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