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Tony Tokunbo Fernandez
 
Africa 4u
 
Tuesdays 6pm - 7pm
 

 

Africa 4u is all about what’s happening in Reading from an African view point, this also entails events taking place, success stories, people making a difference and projects available aimed at encouraging social integration and community awareness.

If you are an African living in Berkshire, or living elsewhere in the UK with a interest in the Reading area, and have a story, I would like to hear from you. Ring me on 07882809005

Every Tuesday from 6pm; I interview role models, community leaders, professionals, artists, music critics, social entrepreneurs and young people in Reading who are making a difference in Berkshire. I also play Afrobeat, Afro-Jazz, West African Highlife, Congolese Soukous, Music from different countries in Africa, 80s, 90s and oldies.

 Previous guests include; Israel Onorode - Highlife Musician, Comedian and Actor - Reading; David Ajisafe - Professional Photographer and Entrepreneur; Ebele Obumselu - Community Engagement Consultant; Raphael Obrike - Musician, Entrepreneur and Director of Cru-Network; James Pyle - Youth Worker; John Salisman - Arts Director of Unity Arts, Reading; Jass - Singer; Beth Wright - Singer; Izandra - Performance Poet, Philosopher and Teacher; Mathew Daniels - Businessman and Author of 5 Books; Jacqueline Wabara - CEO of Miss Nubian Foundation; Peter Orji, Solicitor; Chidi, Owner of Proud to be African Clothing; Elnette Parsons; Amantha - Director of Kuumba Nia Arts; Frehiwot – dance teacher; Lesley Elias - Exhibition Organiser; Julia Titus - Singer songwriter; Phil Gregory - Brainchild of Black Presence; Mish da Fyah Sistah - Singer and Songwriter; Frank Eyembe - Urban Pulse; Obiora Egere - Businessman; Malcolm Effiong - Musician & Sales Coordinator for OHTV; Reto - Guitarist; The Phatt Lady - Singer songwriter; Des O'Connor - Life dating and relationship coach; Natasha Jacobus - Seap Advocate; John Lusingi - Chairman of Tanzanian Association; Winston Ellis - British Filmstar, Producer & 3 times martial arts world champion; Jo Bettlestone - Singer; Roland Perkins - Chairperson of Greneda Association of Reading; James Mommoh - Chairperson of Legloma Association of Berkshire; Robert Ntefon - Relationship Coach and Marriage Mentor, Author & Motivational speaker; Chancellor Debs Edwards - The Mayor of Reading; Joshua Olaleye - Young person of the year at the Price of Reading Awards; Jonathan Hubbard - Music Promotor; Carol Jiani - Nigerian Musician; Enomfon Ntefon - Relationship coach, motivational speaker and Pastor; Shirley Anstis - Writer and Counsellor; Jocelyn Melton-Grey and Annette Levy - Jamaican Society of Reading.

 To find more about my community and social events, join the 'Africa Awakening International' facebook group.

 I have written and published three books; 'The Beauty in the Dark', 'The Sound of Running Water' & 'One Moment of Peace'.