Register to Attend: Kubernetes Community Days Africa [Virtual] 2021! Date: 29th April, 2021. Time: 10:00am [WAT]

The Cloud Native ecosystem is gaining popularity in the continent of Africa and there has been a surge in talents focusing on DevSecOps, Containers, Cloud computing and Kubernetes. There is however little to no community to support these talents, leading to many aiming to attend conferences like KubeCon, a huge number of whom are always seeking limited scholarship opportunities to these events. The Kubernetes Community Days Africa [Virtual] is a premier event designed to spur interest in DevSecOps and the cloud-native ecosystem, while showcasing people and enterprises already invested in those technologies in Africa.

Objectives

• Kickstart efforts towards the creation of local Cloud Native communities across Africa
• Showcase the awesome talents & use cases of technologies in Africa
• Enable access to opportunities for learning and scholarship
• Spur interest in open source contributions to CNCF and other projects
• Create a talent source for companies looking to fill relevant roles

This is a VIRTUAL event!

Some Instant Benefits:

Internet Data Sponsorhip – We will be providing internet data sponsorship to participants on a need basis, if you will like to be considered please fill the request form.

Register now: https://kcdafrica.com

The World Bank Youth Summit 2021! Theme: Resilient Recovery for People and Planet. Date: 9th – 10th June, 2021. Register to Attend! Deadline: 20th May, 2021

Established in 2013, the Youth Summit is an annual event hosted by the World Bank Group [WBG] to engage with youth globally on the most pressing topics facing our generation. The WBG Youth Summit is an affiliate of the Youth-to-Youth [Y2Y] network, the largest volunteer organization at the WBG, which aims to inspire and empower youth within and outside the institution. 

The primary goals of the Summit are to:

• Empower youth to explore innovative ideas to tackle development challenges​
• Provide youth with the tools to build and engage in impactful projects​
• Promote dialogue between youth, the WBG, and other key stakeholders globally
• The 2021 WBG Youth Summit will be a virtual event. Dates will be announced soon.

The economic hardship, loss of life, and global human suffering seen at an unprecedented level as a result of COVID-19 has highlighted the deficiencies in our society and ignited a call to action that is practical, inclusive, and sustainable. At the heart of the 2021 Youth Summit theme is the opportunity for a global conversation that emphasizes the role of the youth in addressing the effects of climate change and examining the measures and opportunities for a resilient recovery for people and planet.​

Application Deadline: 20^th May, 2021

To read more and also register click – World+Bank+Youth+Summit+2021

Ladies in Sports Conference 2021! Theme: ‘Power in Representation’. Date: 7th May, 2021. Venue: Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. Time: 9:00am. Strictly by Invitation

The Ladies in Sports [LIS] is a non-profit organisation founded in 2016 to promote women in sports and improve the standard of living of women in sports in Nigeria.

This annual conference has grown to include more than 170 participants, with delegates and speakers from Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, South Africa and Zambia, and has gained international recognition; forming partnerships with La Liga in Spain and Women in Football in the United Kingdom.

Due to Covid-19 precautions this event is strictly by invitation.

To also stand a chance for a ticket to this exclusive event follow all you have to do is @LISinternationl on twitter.

Good luck!

Call for Entry: 17th African Movie Academy Awards, AMAA 2021! Deadline: 31st July, 2021

The Africa Film Academy invites filmmakers to submit their feature, short, animation and documentary works for consideration in nearly 30 film categories of the awards. This submission is opened to only films produced and released between January 2020 and July 31st, 2021 [last day of submission].

Each completed entry form for 2021 entries must be accompanied by all the supporting materials listed on the submission forms, including the synopsis of the film, the list of credits, marketing stills of the film, filmographies of the directors and producers, copies of the film in 3DVDS or a hard drive plus a compulsory online submission via vimeo/we transfer, proof of the right to submit and active contact details of anticipated nominees.

All films must indicate the year of copyright. The Africa Film Academy will not accept any film that exceeds the 120-minute run as a feature or a short film that is longer than 40 minutes. AMAA awards two major categories of short films and animation. The Academy also awards the category for Best Africa Film in the Diaspora and Best Diaspora Short Film Awards inclusive of Caribbean Shorts and Caribbean features.

AMA AWARDS The Africa Movie Academy Awards was founded in 2005. Mostly held annually in Nigeria, the AMAAs is without doubt becoming the most prestigious and glamorous African entertainment industry event of its kind. Evolving from a one day event — televised live — to an annually chronicled African event, the AMA Awards is now an established engagement platform for filmmakers, industry professionals and all creative industry stakeholders. The primary aim of the AMA Awards is to facilitate the development and showcase the social relevance of African film and cinema.

To see more information on how to enter click – 17th African Movie Academy Awards, 2021

Call f0r Application: AFROPOLIS 2021, Deadline: 30th April, 2021

www.afropolis.org

A hybrid gathering, happening both virtually as well as in Barcelona, Lagos and Chicago, a gathering of artists, thinkers and community organizers who are radically shifting the boundaries of knowledge in their various fields and localities, to connect by philosophies and practically collaborate.

According to the event Curator & Artistic Director, Qudus Onikeku – “AFROPOLIS 2021 demands us to look Beyond Afrofuturism as a paltry evidence of coolness, or the new normal for a pseudo liberal wokeness, but to connect people with broadly diverse experiences and skills. If we are to meet these challenges, we believe in the integration of both ethical and innovative approaches to design, to public policy, to social justice, to technology, and to the intercommunal way that international art manifestations are imagineered. AFROPOLIS 2021 is proposing a technocultural approach to future making, through collaboration between artists and emerging technologies, engaging technology not as a solution but as a tool for understanding and imagining a balanced future.”

Application Deadline: 30th April, 2021

For more click – www.afropolis.org

REGISTER TO ATTEND – MSME DIALOGUE [3RD EDITION]. DATE: 24TH APRIL, 2021

We all can’t run core Tech businesses but we can always drive our businesses and operations with Technology and Digital Tools

Tech-driven Businesses are making waves and turning in almost unbelievable results against all odds.

Businesses who have embraced technology, automation and digital transformation are enjoying unquantifiable advantages.

Register to get up to date with Technology trend in the marketplace at the 3rd Edition of MSME Dialogue

Theme: Powering MSMEs Through Technology & Digital Transformation

Date: 24th April, 2021
Time: 10:00am [WAT]

Admission: FREE!

Click here to Register: bit.ly/MSMEDIALOGUE3

onyeka onwelu’s ‘Other Side of History’ set for october 1st RELEASE

Onyeka Nwelue’s Other Side of History is set to hit the screen on the 1st of October, Nigeria’s Independence Day Anniversary.

Inspired by a 2012 Vanguard Newspaper article by Uduma Kalu, “Ojukwu: Sexcapades of the Biafran leader,”

The film beams the search light on the life of Emeka Ojukwu between 1954-1960, before Nigeria’s Independence.

Location is set in Nigeria, Ghana, US and Canada.

Cast Includes:
Greg Ojefua – as Emeka Ojukwu
Chiwetalu Agu
Juice Egah
Rachael Okonkwo
Chika Anyanwu

Makinde Adeniran – as Wole Soyinka
Emeka Darlington
Hero Daniels
Emeka Okoye
Ugo Stevenson
Jammal Ibrahim
Emelie Obodoakor

…and a host of other lovely casts

New Singles Alert! “The Other Room” by Cobhams Asuquo in collaboration with Ugovinna

Cobhams Asuquo, and Ugovinna team up on this explosive collabo, “The Other Room”.

“The Other Room” is not an attack on the President or the Presidency. Rather, the song is a present day representation of the Nigeria we know and love, and are very much concerned about.

Click play to listen below –

Beyond Touch: A subtle act of Sexual Violence against Children, Date: 19th Nov., 2016, Venue: Feminar Hall, LTV, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm, Admission: FREE [registration required]!

New Singles Alert [plus video]: “Champion” by Frank Fytt [UK Gospel Act]

Inner production UK presents Frank Fytt and his new song/video
titled Champion. Champion, is a lovely up-tempo ballad delivered in a simple, yet profoundly enjoyable way while proclaiming victory and delivering the positive message of succeeding against all odds, through God. Frank Fytt is promoted by CynthiaEEvents, and is one of the key singers of Christ Embassy Europe Choir. Check out the impressive video directed by Charlz Bonja. Listen up, Watch and enjoy!

Bio –

Born in Hull England, Frank Fyttt spent a good part of his studying and breathing music abroad, starting with singing since age of 7. He has since been in several choirs in the past 2 decades and has served in the capacity of soloist, songwriter, arranger, Music director, coordinator and music instructor of the Believers Loveworld Mass Choir of 1000 in the UK

A devout christian and a worshipper with a plethora of songs to bless the world with, Frank has professionally been doing music since 2002 and is widely recognized as a songwriter, studio/vocal director. With a wealth of knowledge and experience, he currently runs his publishing house [Quemo Entertainment Limited] which offers full service for lots of genres of music in Hip Hop, Pop, Urban, RnB, Ballads, Reggae, EDM and more. 

Click play to watch “Frank Fytt – Champion” – 

Click to Download/Listen to “frank fytt – champion” –

Champion+FrankFytt+NEW+SINGLES

Connect Frank Fytt on Social Media:  

Twitter – FrankFytt

Instagram – FrankFytt  

For Bookings, Press, Feature Inquiries

Email: inner.production@gmail.com

Hotline: +44 7538 084381

New Singles Release!!! Henrisoul: “LIBERTY”

Freedom from oppression, recession, depression, addiction, false accusation, soul ties, wrong relationships, hurts, poverty, sickness and every other form of bondage. For the son of man has made you free and you are free indeed.

Ahead of his upcoming EP set to be released a few weeks from today, Henrisoul presents to us a brand new eastern flavored high life single titled Liberty. Co written by London based producer Mr Shabz and Henrisoul. Produced and mixed by Teekay Witty. Mastered by Ice Beat, USA. Enjoy Liberty by Henrisoul brought to you by Metanoia Media.

Download “Henrisoul – Liberty” to Mobile – Henrisoul+Liberty

Listen/Stream “Henrisoul – Liberty” –  Henrisoul+Liberty

Connect Henrisoul on Social Media

Twitter – Henrisoul 

Instagram – Henrisoul  

For Bookings, Press, Feature Inquiries 

Email – henrisoul@gmail.com 

Hotline: 08086899982

 

Call for entries: LakeCity Film Festival [LACIFF] 2016 Theme: ‘The Reel is yours, Show your Story’, Entries closes 15th Nov., 2016

Theme: ‘The Reel is yours, Show your Story’.

The Lakecity Film Festival [LACIFF] has made a call for entries. The first edition of the three-day festival, which is to take place from December 16th to 18th in the beautiful town of Oguta, Imo State has been accepting films that will be in competition as well as screen to the public since September 24.

“This festival welcomes films from all over the globe that celebrate indigenous film irrespective of genre. LACIFF creates an environment necessary for the global cross-pollination of cultures, boosts cultural awareness and exchange in a bid to encourage filmmakers to look more inwardly and tell their individual stories through their own lenses. Hence the pay off line, ‘the reel is yours, show your story’,” he explained.

Entries will close in November.

To download your form click – LACIFF+Form+2016.

Interested filmmakers can find details click – LACIFF+2016

African Student Film Festival [ASFF] 2016, Theme: “CHANGE: Film as a tool for change in Africa”, Venue: UNESCO Reference Center, Lagos State Polytechnic Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria, Date: 17th – 19th Oct., 2016

Theme: “CHANGE: Film as a tool for change in Africa.”

African Student Film Festival is an annual Pan-African festival targeted at discovering, encouraging and rewarding African young film makers and helping them to get funds and grants. With six days intensive training and workshop on various film making techniques, participants will learn from participants what will make them masters of their own.

African Student Film Festival after the 2015 Edition decided to be a Traveling Pan-African Student Film Festival. The reason why we decided on this is, since ASFF is a student event, it should be held in Higher Institutions to get more students participation and involvement.

Venue: UNESCO Reference Center, Lagos State Polytechnic Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria

Programme Schedule Day 1 Tuesday 17^th Oct., 2016

Accreditation and Workshop starts. [Cinematography/ Directing] –  9:00am to 12noon

—Break— 

Festival Opens – National Anthem / Laspotech Anthem – 1:00pm

Chairman Planning Committee – 5mins

Rector’s opening speech – 10mins 

Governor’s Speech – 10mins

—Dance— – 5min

Festival initiator speech – ‘Why the Festival’- 5mins 

— Dance Break — 5mins 

Festival Theme paper presentation – Fidelis Duker – 20mins 

—Dance Break—

Vote of Thanks – 3min Networking Film slot by LASPOTECH

Screening of Films Entries

Day 2 – Wednesday 18^th Oct., 2016

Workshop starts. [Cinematography/ Directing] –  9:00am to 12noon

—Break—

Panel discussion:  ‘Why are Festivals important’ [Hussieni, Didi Cheeka, Mike Praise] – 1:15pm

—Break—

How to prep for a Job Interview – 1: 45

Women Discussion Forum [Funmi Aofiyebi, Grace Agu, Bose Oshin] – 2: 30

—Break—

DG Copyright Commission of Nigeria – 2: 35

Why do we need Lawyers in Showbiz? – 3: 00

—Break—

Festival AWARDS – 3: 30

Entertainment – D.J  

Festival End

For detailed information about this event click – ASFF+2016 

New Music Release: “JOY” by Annette Bee

Birmingham [UK] based Multi award winning Gospel Reggae singer, Annette Bee drops her latest single – JOY. A sizzling rocking banger fused with a hint of jungle genre, Annette Bee’s JOY speaks about the sweetest name ever – JESUS and the joy he brings to anyone that embraces him.

JOY mixed by WOOLLIGAN and released under GX Records supported by TOSH Mag PR is available on itunes, amazon mp3, google play, spinlet and all good online retail stores.

DIRECT LINKS

Itunes: JOY+AnnetteBee+ITUNE 

Amazon mp3: JOY+AnnetteBee+AMAZON 

Google Play: JOY+AnnetteBee+GOOGLEPLAY

Napster: JOY+AnnetteBee+NAPSTER

Annette Bee is a three-time Award Winning Secular Reggae Artist best known for her melodic Lovers Rock style of singing. She was also voted UK’s Best Female Reggae Gospel Singer for 2014 at the Prosperity Music Awards and also nominated for a BEFTTA Award for Best Gospel Act 2014. Annette Bee picked up three gongs at the Gospel Xplosion Music Media Awards UK in 2016, when she won the Best Female Reggae Gospel Artist Of The Year, Best TV Show [Annette Bee’s Gospel Xplosion Segment on The Lifestyle Show on BEN TV Sky 182] and the Best Female Artist Of The Year.

Social networks

Twitter & IG: @AnnetteBee_

Facebook: annettebgospele

 

Watch OUT!!!: Champion’s Conference 2016 [CC2016], Theme: ‘Building Our Africa: Looking Inwards’, Date: 5th Nov., 2016, more details soon!!

Executive Summary:

Teo-Inspiro International, a social enterprise, in partnership with Tony Oruarooghene Foundation [TOF] will host the 7th edition of Champion’s Conference on the 5th of November, 2016 in Lagos, Nigeria. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘BUILDING OUR AFRICA:  LOOKING INWARDS’.

The focus of the conference this year is to encourage young Nigerians to begin the demonstration of leadership from their immediate environment and sphere of influence. Our emphasis is on the fact that every human person has a talent, and they can decide to utilize it as an opportunity to show leadership and influence their community positively. Although we want to hold our government at every level responsible and accountable, the most important place to effect change is in our communities. 

The theme,  ‘BUILDING OUR AFRICA: LOOKING INWARDS’ draws attention to the fact that the continent of Africa will be built and developed by Africans. This year we want to encourage young people to deliberately brainstorm on creative solutions to our challenges as a continent, with special focus on performing arts, and entertainment. We strongly believe that appreciating and utilizing the artistic potentials of young people can provide an opportunity for innovative solutions to the many challenges in the region. Looking inwards accentuates the importance of ownership by young Africans to create the continent they want to live in and leave to other generations.

Target audience: Young Nigerians [12-35 years]

Goals:

– To create a platform where young people can showcase their talents 

– To provide an opportunity for young people to get correct counsel from role models

– To provide a platform for peaceful, insightful, motivational and positive interaction amongst young Nigerians

– To provide mentorship and networking opportunities for young Nigerians

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON…!

New Movie Trailer: “SLOW COUNTRY” by Eric Aghimien

Here’s the trailer for the soon to premiere movie from yours truly titled: “SLOW COUNTRY”.

Eric Aghimien, a budding movie maker who’s shattering boundaries in the Nigerian movie business killed it yet again in this action blockbuster [and when we say “blockbuster” we don’t mean the usual Nollywood cliché]!!! 

Synopsis:

It’s about a homeless teenage mother, armed with her desperate ‘mother instinct’ to provide provide a safe haven for her son got herself trapped in prostitution and drug trafficking. Trouble however erupts the moment she decides to turn a new leaf and quit. Alas,  her boss, a ruthless human and a notorious drug traffic king won’t let her loose from his leash.

Wait for it PEOPLE, WAIT FOR IT!!!

Click play below to watch –

 

4th Edition of the World Entrepreneurs Day! Theme: “THE DREAMER”, Date: 19th August, 2016, Venue: University of Lagos, Akoka Yaba, Lagos, Time: 9:00am

World Entrepreneurs Day is a platform for young entrepreneurs and renowned Entrepreneurs, Industry captains and Business Associates to discuss topics bordering on:

Youth aspirations and employability,

Life of an entrepreneur,

Entrepreneurial culture and the vital role entrepreneurship plays in assisting the nation to become more competitive and reduce unemployment thereby creating an economically

Socially and environmentally sustainable future.

Expected to speak at this event includes:  

Chude Jideonwo – Co-Founder/Managing Partner of Red Africa  

Dr. Kunbi Wuraola – Principal Consultant of Discover Your Potential Ltd

Opunimi Akinkugbe – Founder/Chief Executive Officer of Bestman Games Ltd  

Gbenga Sesan – Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative Nigeria  

Adeola Ogunkolade – Founder/Volunteer of AFEDC  

Lanre Tyson – Chief Errand Officer of MSQUAD  

Igwe Tobias – Chief Operating Officer of Speedmeals Catering Ltd  

Mofolusade Sonaike – Chief Executive Officer of Trezorlandia  

Chuks Ajali – Author, Entrepreneur

Bukola George -Managing Partner of Glades Consulting

To register click – World+EntrepreneursDay+2016+REGISTRATION+FORM

For Enquiries: 07083414500, 07038003134

 

Mobo award nominee DavidB drops Titi Lai Lai produced by Mosa

Titi Lai Lai is a sweet, beautiful, inspiring and moving song by the multi award winning singer songwriter – DavidB. ‘Titi Lai Lai’ is Yoruba [Nigerian language] phrase for ‘forever’… it talks about being there for the people you love, forever!

The route to work has birthed so many unfinished melodies and incomplete lyrics which stay on DavidB’s phone and may never see the light of day. This one had to though! Commitment, honesty, vulnerability, and love are a few words to describe the emotions of ‘Titi Lai Lai’.

DavidB wrote it with the amazing MOSA who is a talented Artist and Producer in Lagos, Nigeria. He produced the song and DavidB recorded it at his studio in Lagos. The song is unique because it strikes the right balance between a light hearted beat and deep words. It carries weight and substance yet it gets your head bopping. This song is about choosing to love someone from a place of vulnerability and transparency.

—  Download it for free via My Not Just Ok: DAVIDB+TITILAILAI+SONG 

To support DavidB, Purchase it: DAVIDB+TITILAILAI+SONG+ITUNES

To sing along – Watch the Lyric video:

With a MOBO Award Nomination, BBC introducing feature, Sold Out concerts, a unique voice and musical arrangements that have been described by many as ‘soothing’, ‘uplifting’, ‘melted-chocolate’ and ‘waterfalls’; DavidB is not waiting for validation from music moguls before living his dreams! His 8-track EP, which is OUT NOW, is about encouraging people to do the same and is aptly titled ‘Care About The Journey’. This R&B artist draws inspiration from the likes of Brandy, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, and Emeli Sandé. DavidB’s aim is to inspire the world with great melodies and uplifting messages. Speaking of an artist that’s more than just the music.

Achievements DavidB’s ‘Ijo Ya’ nominated for Best Video at Premier Gospel Awards 2016. DavidB’s single (IjoYa) won ‘Best UK Video Solo Male’, ‘Best UK Video of the Year 2014’, and ‘Best UK Video Director 2014’ at the Jump Music Video Awards.

MOBO Nomination as part of a gospel group called DTWG. In 2009, DavidB won the ‘Loveworld Music Festival’ which is organised by Christ Embassy and was called to be a Judge and Mentor in 2013.

The CEO Movie Trailer, A Film by Kunle Afolayan

The CEO will be released in cinemas in Nigeria on July 15th 2016 and in cinemas across Africa later in the year.

Featuring: Angelique Kidjo, Wale Ojo, Nico Panagio, Lala Kemi Akidoju, Fatym Layachi, Aurelie Eliam, Jimmy jean Louis and Hilda Dokubo

A film by Kunle Afolayan

Click play below to watch

 

 

New Single Alert!!! “Le-Boo” by the contemporary music maestro himself “HenriSoul”

It’s that time of the year when love re-awakens in the hearts of many so why not celebrate with this fresh new hit track. From the stable of a blessed soul [Henrisoul] who’s got nothing but love for his fans all over the world here’s “Le-Boo” for your listening delight.  

Dedicated to:

The one who is always there,

The one who knows all your flaws and shortcomings but decides to live with  it for the rest of her life,

The one you run to when you are messed up

The one who holds you up and hug you when the hurdles of life try to weigh you down

The one who tells you “You are the best” when nobody believe’s in you

Your treasure Your queen Your “Le-boo”

Produced mixed and mastered by London based music producer Mr Shabz

Click below to listen – 

“LE-BOO”+HENRISOUL+NEW+SINGLE