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.