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On the Hill of Finglas The story of AfricaWorld, created to serve and inform, is that of a voice out to tell the story. As we do say “Unless the hunted gives his account, the story of the hunt, will always favour the hunter”, we are energised by the more synergizing world, ready to discover our world. We were born to simply tell the African story in a stylish pan-African culture. As we celebrate another day of ‘Pan-African Lecture’, to be given by a young Tanzanian academic, David Nyaluke. Titled “Julius Nyerere and the path towards Africa’s sustainability in the 21st century”, we have packaged this lecture in a more entertaining way, showing cultural dances and singers from different parts of Africa. We will recognise those you have nominated for “Community Recognition Awards”, including teenagers who are showing talents and more. As we struggle with the currents of globalisation, we must not forget that the future is Africa. A continent so diverse yet seemed like the siamese twins, a place where the story began, and as we are seeing it, where it will end. AfricaWorld organise this lecture as a resource occasion for literary minds, a place to be for culture lovers and source event for teenagers. Born on the hills of Finglas Amidst torrents of collapse Hurricane in mighty battle I took sail at the appointed time Strolling down the Glasnevin cemetery downhill, the idea of AfricaWorld gave to birth. Through the horrible days of recession, we withered the storm, keeping alive a platform to tell our story, in a pan-African style. This is AfricaWorld, here is a story of a team from different parts of the world, spreading the message unblemished. It is based on this background that AfricaWorld Newspaper was created. To report first-hand news and events as they happen among Africans in Ireland, Africa and the wider world. Our media content reflect the actual state of events and without compromise, including the riches, culture, values, resources and entertainment that Africa offers to the world. AfricaWorld Newspaper was formally launched on May 7, 2011, in Dublin, Ireland. AfricaWorld draws its inspiration from the desire to change stereotypical views about Africa since its partitioning by colonial powers and seeks to address the sufferings of the continent as a result, as well as, tackle and balance media discrimination on content that deals explicitly with Africa and Africans. Aims and Purposes To provide objective and quality information about Africans in Ireland, Africa and around the world. To promote a balance on multicultural media reporting in Ireland through: in-depth reporting on issues affecting Africans and coverage of our readers’ candid opinion. To showcase the beauty and creativity of Africans through reports that import diverse African cultures, values and entertainment. To bring Africa and its people closer to Ireland and to help promote the Irish values to Africans in Ireland, Africa and the rest of the world.
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Nyerere And Africa Sustainability In The 21St Century A discussion and points for contributions Dr. David Nyaluke,
Dublin City University,
Second Africa-World Newspaper Pan-African Lecture, Wynns Hotel, 19th October 2013, Dublin
Introduction This paper deals with three key concepts, Africa sustainability, Africa in the 21st century and Nyerere ideas and inspiration. It first elaborates the concept and practice of sustainability, or a sustainable state, nation or continent. Secondly analyzes challenges of Africa in the 21st century and finally discusses what can be learned from Nyerere’s ideas and his implementation of them in Tanzania. What are the elements which constitute a sustainable society and nation? From both old and new concept of sustainability as Robert Lattimer (2012) explains we learn that sustainable society have to and do meet needs of all their members with an approach and applying systems which ensure long term and continuous benefits of the resources to current and future generations of that community. Old approach to sustainability placed huge importance in meeting economic needs without destroying the environment but newer and more relevant perspective to talk about sustainability emphasizes the importance of all key elements which result and have to be maintained to build and maintain a sustainable society, nation, state, or organization. Without making the issue of sustainability complex, I would like to submit here sustainable state, nations, meet the needs of all the members of their communities equally and equitably. They have built health, educational, social and economic systems which serve the needs of the members equally and equitably. Sustainable societies have and are fighting poverty, diseases and ignorance. Sustainable societies strive to provide equal opportunities for all their members to realize their potential. Sustainable society respect, care, and involve members of their community in decision making in variety of ways. Importantly in terms of approach, attitude and values sustainable societies have made a choice or rather they are constrained, and guided by sustainable value rather than situational values. Situational values and approach leads one to calculate about what is available here and now, and focuses one to concentrate and exploit the short term opportunities. These decisions are normally the easy ones and one takes them to making more taxing, more strenuous and rather difficult decisions for the benefit of all for long term benefits. With sustainable values one or community takes on and travel a rather difficult road of decision making, making decisions that will not be popular with certain important sections of society or even the whole society at that particularly time. With sustainable values the society and its leadership is focused on creating long-term benefit and opportunities for their society and community. To sum up and particularly relevant for the discussion of Nyerere and Africa today sustainable societies, nations, continents have three key components that have common prerequisites: A Political system- participatory and tends toward true democracy Economic system – meeting needs of all equally and at minimum level and strives towards equity, respecting the environment and needs of future generations Social systems- which reinforces cohesion, unity and cooperation among its members Africa in the 21st Century and sustainability Creating and running a sustainable society, nation, state and continent is a big challenge in Africa. It is doubtful whether 50 years since independence we have built even the foundation for sustainable nation, state, community or continent. This sombre note does not mean we have not made progress at all or that some individual nations have not made remarkable achievement. In fact a number of nations have achieved high economic growth, advanced in democracy, and created strong economic and social systems which meets the needs of all equitably. I have some examples in mind here, Botswana is such as state, Ghana is an upcoming example, it is recently developing a universal health care system, the same with Rwanda under the leadership of President Kagame. We have a major problem most states in Africa particularly with poverty. Majority of people are poor economically which means they suffer bad nutrition, bad housing and bad health care. This is happening in midst of plenty of wealth that our nations and states have. If one thought Africa was rich when colonialist were streaming to Africa and exploiting its wealth that will not be that much true. Africa real wealth was not discovered then, not even within the 50 years of independence. Africa wealth is being discovered now. Amidst this wealth most of it natural resources, Africa problem is having sustainable political, economic and social system and approach of what this wealth and resources should mean for welfare and well being of all African people.
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Our political systems are not participatory, nor tend towards true democracy. The outcome is that how wealth of our nations will be exploited and used will not guarantee the welfare of all under such political system. In this respect we are not even lucky to have many benevolent dictators, kings, and leaders. The economic system we have is not geared towards meeting needs of all because of the political system in the leadership there is no commitment to make sure the economic system serve all equally and equitably. I don’t think and don’t have the proof yet if there is any government leaders in Africa who loose sleep because unemployment is high, or because Medi-care is not available to all citizens? let alone the question that many citizens go hungry or half fed? Or that our education systems are not up-to-date with the rest of world development. What about the dirtiness and pollution of the environment? This is small matters compared to lack of peace and violent conflicts going on in many parts of the continent. It is not that nothing is happening. States, governments record success here and there, the problem I would argue we are not building on right foundation, vision and commitment to move towards a sustainable society and Africa in the 21st century. Africa is a talk of town now once again of all major and minor economic powers of the world. China forceful move to come to get resources and invest its profits in Africa is fuelling competition for other economic powers to do the same. Not only that but also the current world economic crisis. There is some developments in Africa itself, we are told there is rise of middle class, and there exponential growth of cities, but they are not the main fuels of current interest which has been called the second scramble of Africa. The fundamental questions in addition to the one I have already asked above is that. Is this shift and interest in Africa going to be beneficial to the states and African people? And it better does good to Africa, because Africa’s population has increased and is still in the increase. Just distribution and use of resources is needed to meet the demands and needs of the current generation and future generation to establish peaceful and sustainable societies. African states need to educate an ever increasing population of young people and enable them to be productive, independent and competitive. It needs to make individuals and communities confident and self-reliant in their economies in the interdependent and competitive world. This is the main challenge of Africa and it is from the background that I will argue Nyerere ideas and vision are very important for sustainable and 21st century Africa. Nyerere and Africa in 21st Century This paper argues to understand Nyerere contribution we need to follow his work in Tanzania, particularly Tanzania mainland and the question to ask is did Nyerere build a sustainable Tanzania? And if yes what did he do to build that? What can we say is Nyerere’s manual of building a sustainable African state? The argument of this paper is that Nyerere attempted seriously and built foundations for sustainable African nation state in Tanzania. How did Nyerere do that? I argue and elaborate this further in the PhD thesis I completed at Dublin City University this year, one thing Nyerere did not use his genius was exactly this and here in doing so he was simply a faithful servant who did what he was supposed to do, and perhaps this is his genius. If you want to be a successful servant and perhaps a genius one you will definitely ask the questions who is my master and what does my master want me do and do that very well, simply. Any research through Nyerere administration and leadership work will come to conclusion Nyerere biggest question to himself and to other leaders was who is our master and are we serving our master to the best of abilities with all available resources? To Nyerere the masters were all the Tanzanian people in their totality. Nyerere got this right because as the first leader of Tanzania independence government he asked and answered right the question why did I and people of Tanzania fight for independence, what was the promise of independence for all people as they all were excited about the idea, supported and contributed to the fight of independence and independence was fought in the their names and in the name of all generations of Africans to come. It did not require genius to discern that the promise of independence, that if articulated and fulfilled will not only built a sustainable society but also a regime with higher degree of legitimacy among its population. African people fought for independence for 30- 40 up to 50 years in some case. They argued against and mobilized to defeat colonialism at the onset and later on, because colonialism was unjust, anti-democratic and suppressed political rights of Africans because that was obvious and logical and what was needed. Secondly colonialism was exploitative, siphoned wealth of Africa and Africans to develop European states, and companies. Colonialist did not invest in infrastructural development of the colony nor care for wellbeing and welfare of African people. It was not its program to build schools and colleges that will educates majority of Africans or hospitals that will cure majority of Africans. Thirdly colonialism was divisive. It pitted one ethnic group over another, and divided and ruled Africans. These were broadly three key major problems Africans had against colonialism and African leaders promised a paradise in Africa where these sins committed by colonialists will not be committed by anyone anymore in Africa. Here comes Nyerere genius that was to know this fact and to follow it in his program. Nyerere unlike many other African leaders discovered a formula of dealing with the promise of independence. This was to evolve positive policies in all the three sectors which Africans critiqued the colonial regimes and fulfil promise of independence in the three sectors equally and simultaneously. Perhaps he figured out these three sectors were reinforcing one another to produce the whole. And so to him to respond to the fulfilment of the promise of independence was to focus on equal measure and emphasis in building of democratic system that offered meaningful political participation of people in decision making, secondly evolved an economic system which promotes national 8
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development and for equal distribution of economic benefit of the national economy to all and implemented social system that transmitted values and ideas which unite and bring cohesion among the people. He did not focus on one of these so that other can follow, but did all the three sectors simultaneously with equal measure of emphasis. A democratic and participatory system For a political system Nyerere argued for a one-party participatory, democratic system. Many African regimes adopt this system in the 1960s and 1970s. However the difference in Tanzania was that building the one party was a serious business and the party played key role in ensuring leaders are accountable, people elect the leaders they want through the party and the people participate in decision making through the party and other structures from the village level through to the national level. Here is key Nyerere thinking on the political party, people political participation and democracy. In a speech delivered in 1968 as TANU leader in which he emphasised the separate but complimentary role of the party and government. ‘Our people’s governments must be backed by strong political party, deeply rooted in the people and capable of providing a living link between people and the governments the people have elected to serve them…. The party has to help the people to understand what the government is doing and why[…] But the party has also to ensure that the government stays in close touch with the feelings, the difficulties and the aspirations of the people. It has to speak for the people (Nyerere, 1968: 31-33). Elaborating on the ideal party, Nyerere also emphasised the relationship between the party and the people, and a twoway flow of information. In his words: ‘Only a party which is rooted in the hearts of the people, which has its devoted workers in the villages and the towns throughout the country –only such a party can tell the Government what people’s purposes, and whether these are being carried out effectively. Only the existence of such a Party can ensure the Government and people work together for people’s purposes’ (Nyerere, 1968:33). It was clear also that the government is the instrument of the party, given that party is defined as expressing the views of the people: ‘it is not the Party, which is the instrument of the Government. It is the government, which is the instrument through which the party tries to implement the wishes of the people, and serves their interests (Nyerere, 1968:33). The establishment of a vanguard party, on the other hand, was rejected although many party cadres and leaders wishing to lead the people and the nation to a socialist future would have favoured such a move. Nyerere argued that: ‘Giving leadership does not mean usurping the role of the people. The people must make the decisions about their own future through the democratic procedures. The leadership cannot replace democracy; it must be part of democracy. If decisions relates to national affairs, then the people make it through the National Executive Committee, and Parliament, and through the National Conference of TANU. If a decision about district affairs, the people make it through the District Committee and District Council. If it is the question of purely local interest- for example whether to undertake a particular self –help scheme- then the people directly concerned must make the decision following a free debate’ (Nyerere, 1968: 62). Building a party system was costly and was perhaps one can say dangerous particularly with freedom of people to vote in and out leaders. Such an exercise was forgone in many African states. Nyerere kept it and cultivate it in Tanzania, that enhanced democracy in Tanzania and people felt they are valued, they have a say in the affairs of their village, district and nation and this contributed to large extend to build the key foundation of sustainable society in Tanzania. Economic development Nyerere economic development persistent with what majority people expected was that it will be national development and it will be for benefit of all. Exactly on this, Nyerere announced a war against poverty, diseases and ignorance in Tanzania using all the resources that Tanzania has and could get. Writing in 1969, an African scholar Lionel Cliffe point out that the challenge for post-colonial African states to gain legitimacy in the eyes of their population as whole in economic development was ‘whether the efforts would be made to bring some general improvement in the life of the broad masses of the people or whether development would be something confined to a small section of the nation’ (1969: 243). To Nyerere, Tanzania natural resource and major means of economic production meant for benefit of all Tanzanians and the Tanzanian nation. While he focused on building economic infrastructure he equal focus on redistributive sectors which took care of social, and human development in education, health, water supply and subsidies to make affordable commodities and productive implements particularly for agricultural production, the mainstay of many Tanzania in rural areas. Leadership in Africa and many parts of world means that leader derive lion share in the economy of the state. Nyerere argued that this was inconsistent with the promise of independence and the promises that leaders make all the time they contest for elections. He pointed out that no leaders campaigns that they will have bigger salaries, they will use state resources for the benefit of their connections and other negative traits we are seeing in leaders in Africa and other parts of the world. To be true to his ideal when Nyerere officially declared Tanzania will follow Ujamaa na Kujitegemea he put forward a leadership code. The leadership code made it clear that as servants of the public sphere, political and other leaders could not continue to serve or have economic interests in the private sphere. Specifically it stipulated that: Every leader, of the party or government must be either a peasant or a worker and should be in no way associated with the practices of capitalism and or feudalism.
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No leader should hold shares in any company. No leader should hold directorship in any privately owned enterprises. No leader should receive two or more salaries. No leader should own houses, which he/she rents to others. The leadership code that was part of the Arusha Declaration which made Tanzania formerly an Ujamaa na Kujitegemea state. This is arguably one of the main instruments that contributed to the legitimacy of the regime in Tanzania and ensured a greater degree of equality. Economically, the leadership code was of import because it formally demarcated and separated the public sphere and the private sphere. This clear stipulation by the Tanzanian leadership of a code of conduct for leaders is important because engagement of the leadership in the private economic sphere has often been the cause of conflicts of interest, corruption and neo-patrimonial practices. The thrust of the Nyerere Ujamaa policies also produced a significant positive result. The outcome of the regime’s policy to spend on socio-economic development for all produced achievements that Tanzania is still striving to regain in many sectors now after Nyerere leadership. Although the goal of self-reliance was not attained, significant progress was achieved. The government succeeded in meeting the basic needs of its population and in reducing the ratio of income disparity from 27:1 at independence to 9:1 in one and half a decade. This achievement is remarkable when compared to neighbouring Kenya with its capitalist policies where income disparity remained as high as 49:1 after the same length of time. During the Ujamaa era, Tanzania raised its adult literacy from 10%to 60% between 1961 and 1977; double that of any other low-income country. At independence, Tanzania was behind other low-income countries in percentage of its children entering school, with 25%enrolment compared to 37% for low-income countries on average. By 1977, Tanzania had reversed this situation, making primary education available to all, while other low-income countries averaged only 64% primary school attendance. Higher education also increased significantly. By 1984, for example, there were 1,800 indigenous engineers compared to only two at independence. There were also impressive achievements in health, with life expectancy increasing from 43 years at independence to 52 years by 1977. By comparison, equivalent countries increased their life expectancy only from 40 to 48 years on average. During the same period, Tanzania’s infant mortality rate also fell from 152 to 103 per thousand births compared to an average decrease from 164 to 130 per thousand births in low-income countries, and its maternal mortality rate was cut from 33 to 19 per thousand births. The Nyerere regime’s policies are often seen to have been disastrous for the economic development of the country. But the observation and analysis of regime policies in the Ujamaa era show a contrary pattern of an economy that was growing and sustaining itself well until it was brought down by events largely out of the Tanzanian regime’s control. Many states took same or different path to Tanzania and many might have experience higher economic growth in the first and second decades of independence but Tanzania outstanding achievement was in human development creating a more equal society. Unity, social cohesion and national building values and policies A key challenge facing African post-independence regimes was building unity in the context of the boundaries of the former colonial state that lacked any ethnic or historic resonance. Here, it is argued that Nyerere’s TANU/CCM had unity as a policy goal and that the party ideology, the conscious unity building policies they adopted and the party structure all played a role in building national community cohesion and solidarity in Tanzania. In building unity, TANU/CCM- the regime party was not only a vehicle for political participation of individual citizens but was also structured to promote national unity through a redefinition of the major interest divisions in Tanzanian society. The party was developed into an important arena where these interests within society were both articulated and reconciled. In this regard, the difference between Tanzania and other regimes in Africa was that while all regimes expressed their initial opposition to ethnic and religious divisions as the basis of political mobilization and interest articulation, in Tanzania, the leadership attempted to redefine what it was to be a Tanzanian citizen and to shift people away from their ethnic and religious identities towards nationally based group identities (TANU 1967). In Tanzania the party had workers union to represent all workers, Cooperative union to represent peasants and farmers’ interest, Women and youth, Parents section was also developed, elders had importance but did not have a specific section in the party. Nyerere did not end there perhaps more important was the evolution and propagation of values and ideals of what is to be a Tanzanian citizen and a Tanzanian leader. As in all sectors Nyerere sought and brought forth the desired, and valuable African time tested values to be values that will guide Tanzania and Tanzanian nation. These were the values of Ujamaa na Kujitegemea (Communalism or communitism and Self –reliance). Love for other members of the community, help and respect for the community, and self-respect and drive to be independent and self-reliance and yet being cooperative. These values Nyerere wanted to reflect in communities and in individuals. They were not mysterious values or artificial as they were already part and parcel of what people knew and lived in traditional African communities. To Nyerere and his administration this was not a mere wish. State resources were spent to change Tanzania education curriculum to reflect that. Tanzania economic and political system enforced these values also. As in African tradition exploitation was not the norm, in most societies the general norm was that all worked and earned their living by work. Even kings worked for the people. Nyerere thrust of values for Tanzania was that nothing will free you from work, the more educated and higher ranking the more you were to serve your community and your state. This to Nyerere justified the education one got, the position of leadership one has, because education is largely 10
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state funded, and position of leadership or influence that comes with that education is for service and not just the benefits and domination of people. Nyerere ideas and vision of state and its community or communities was informed by the traditional African vision of a community. Nyerere like most of young people of his generation were in the unique position of linking new ideas learned in modern European, American and even Soviet Union education with traditional African visions and ways of life. Perhaps to Nyerere’s credit he leaned and derived immensely from the African traditions and he proposed Ujamaa (African socialism, or communalism or communitism) as ideal upon which Tanzania as African state will shape its socio-economic thinking and ideology. This vision was sustainable and found resonance in Tanzania, because indeed Ujamaa was the main way most African people lived in their communities. It is an idea that was practical and desirable most people could identify with its fundamental values. Nyerere and Tanzania 24 years of leadership Nyerere 24 years of rule were about propagating these ideas in Tanzania. Subsequent leadership in Tanzania have tried but have not quite lived to vision. However the good news is that Nyerere laid the foundation and his ideas and vision is what is giving hope to Tanzania because no leader in Tanzania can escape the long shadow Nyerere cast and If I was advisor to anyone I would say don’t waste your time escaping Nyerere shadow, just bow to it and implement ideas because this is the vision Tanzanians and Africans want, be a fool or a genius by discovering that and working everyday to fulfil it, you will make a great African and a great African leader and just as Nyerere was. The path is simple. National and community leadership is about serving the national development and welfare, wellbeing and development of all day- in day- out. That is key of Nyerere success as leader and example for all Africans. Nyerere, Africa and the international system Nyerere fight for a just and sustainable society in Tanzania did end in Tanzania. He took this struggle to the African stage where he advocated for more unity among African countries. He admitted that in the unity goal his generation of leadership failed. It was very clear to him and what he lastly argued for that each African nation working alone will be not able to solve its problems, the solution is in cooperation. He also fought for just world system questioning the International Monetary Fund (IMF) dominance and its prescription to countries arguing the IMF was not the ‘International Ministry of Finance’ to prescribe to all states particularly economically poor and vulnerable ones - what their economic policies should be. He pointed bluntly that he would not engage in paying debts of his nation while the people are dying of hunger. He worked not only for Africa unity but for all poor nations’ unity against the unfair and unjust world system, where countries producing primary commodities are exploited by states that produce industrial goods. He pointed out while the prices of industrial goods rise and rise most often primary good prices fall and g countries producing primary commodities do not often have a say on the price of the goods they produce. Nyerere and the Africans and change in the 21st Century The message of Nyerere and leaders and people who fought for Africa independence and others like Nyerere who had opportunity to lead his state and people for 24 years to Africans of this generation as was to Africans of his generation is that we should take seriously what independence means to our African countries not only as leaders but as people. Nyerere was an ordinary young man, him and his colleagues and people of his generation stood up and fought for independence. They handed to current generation of Africans gift of independent African states. They did not hand that only to African leaders but they handed that to all African people. They did not hand the independent state to king so as some of African leaders behave in leadership today. Independent African states belong to all the people. It is the responsibility and duty of every African in equal right and measure to demand a share and play a part in the development of those states in the fundamental ethos, values, and trajectory upon which those states were built. Just like those generations which fought for independence by each one contributing it is incumbent upon the current generation of Africans to contribute in big ways and small ways to the realizing of the dream and vision on which independence of Africa was fought for and was handed to us all by leaders such as Nyerere, Nkrumah, Patrice Lumumba, Thomas Sankara, Leopold Senghor and all leaders of example from Africa. Whether we are in Europe, America, Asia or in Africa, we have that duty to contribute to development of Africa as sustainable states as most developed states have done and to even surpass that. Whether we have to contribute in small or big ways but we have contribute that is the way to honour and carry on the work started by our leaders and ensure sustainability and future of Africa. Former leaders have left us foundations we should not abandon. If we do not contribute and be vigilant African states will develop backwards from being people’s states, peoples republics they will be chiefdoms and kingdoms of some of our leaders and the relations and those connected to them. Nyerere resisted that temptation and fought battles with other leaders who thought that Tanzania will be their chieftain and kingdom where the good of independence and the benefit of Tanzania economy will flow largely to them first and to all others much later. In taking part and contributing we need to be inspired by the independence movement. It can be done (play your part! as Nyerere used to say) we can bring each African state to its vision. The 1930s, 40s and 1950s Nyerere generation of Africans, took to education, they studied in Africa, in Europe, America and every where just like many Africans are doing now. The winds of change also helped after the Second World War. Using the advantage of
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European and American ideas, Africans blended them well with African values and ideas and all Africans aspiration and desire to get rid of colonialism and retain their freedom and independence. Those Africans with education and exposure ignited fellow Africans in cities, towns and rural areas in Africa using all means and the movement of independence caught fire in every corner of Africa and independence was achieved in the whole continent from Ghana in 1957 to Zimbabwe in 1980. The cause of justice, democracy, independence, freedom was won spear-headed by a minority group of educated Africans who worked with the aspirations of everyone in Africa then. Africa by achieving independence made unparalleled contribution to cause of freedom, democracy, and justice for humankind in the world. Africans of 1930’s, 40’s and 1950’s finished their job well done, by achieving independence and giving to us all and the world a gift of a free Africa. The next 50 years after independence for each country were to be days and years of realizing democracy and achieving development and prosperity for all, goods and values that all African people aspired for and had united and fought for independence. In this agenda the interventions largely failed as can be witnessed. Today 50 years on there is only fragile roots and shoots of democracy and development and prosperity for all in Africa. There is a minority who got all, but for the majority of the people its is struggle, pain and suffering from all sorts of ills from corrupt government to fragmentation and crumbling of community life and African time immemorial values that held people and societies together. Majority of Africans as they have always done are resisting corrupt undemocratic governments covertly and overtly, as we have witnessed in Tunisia, and Egypt also Libya, and in many African countries south of Sahara, Ivory coast, Kenya, Zimbabwe to mention a few and this is going on in all African countries as people know what is going on is unfair, is not right is not sustainable. Many men and women, Africans and non African in Europe, America and Africa have given to the cause of democracy and development and prosperity for all in these years. It is now 50 years why things have not picked pace? Shall we continue like this? This paper in honour of Nyerere who stood for vision of a democratic, prosperity for nation and united Tanzanian people argues that this does not have to be and should not be the case. We need to ask ourselves key questions? What is wrong? This question and soul searching and thinking by Africans and supporters of Africa is always going on. This paper suggests a point of learning and thinking and acting should in a big way come from independence movement that happened in most African state between 1930’s and 1960s and onwards. The cause of democracy and development and prosperity for all in Africa can be won in a movement a movement that unites, touches and harnesses resources- ideas and material of every African, just like the independence movement did. During independence struggle a minority of educated Africans and supporting organizations they started in Africa and those in Europe, America and Asia friendly to the ideas of humankind freedom and development everywhere did succeed then to bring independence to Africa without even powerful tools of mass mobilization such as the internet we have now. It can be done what we need is to intensify individual and collective efforts, cooperate more, network more. We should not despair and come to be rest because our lives individually have become a success, that success should fuel us to want something better for Africa for our continent, we must keep in mind Africa has not realized its dream and promise of independence. It is our duty to make Africa realize that. The Nyereres did their job now it is our turn. They could as well be pleased by personal achievement and success, imagine where will Tanzania be, where will Africa be? We have to help in all sectors, every contribution helps, but more important we have to make positions of leadership of government and community inhabitable to corrupt, irresponsible and leaders who are not serving African people and development of African states. The hunger and aspirations of all African people for democracy and development is there. The will of all Africans to participate is unquestionable. Let us start and continue in small and big way to contribute to our continent cause for true democracy, and development individually, in small organization while we mobilizing a big movement such as the independence one, or like the 1980s and 1990s movements for democracy, and like Egypt and Tunisia. Remembering whatever we are giving and contributing be in education, economy, politics, health is an important contribution to lifting Africa up. References Cliffe, L.1969. From independence to self-reliance IN: Kimambo, I and Temu, A. A History of Tanzania. Nairobi: East Africa Publishing House. Lattimer, R. 2012. ‘Universal Sustainability: The Economy and Competitiveness’ 2012, Sustainability the Journal of Records , Vol. 5, No 1, February, 2012, Mary Ann Lierbert. INC. On line at http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/SUS.2012.9998 Nyaluke, D. 2013. 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Fashion Phokuhle Mafu, is a second year student in Griffith College Dublin where she was awarded a scholarship to study fashion. She is 21 years old. She was born in South Africa and raised in Ireland. She was a part of the Griffith College Fashion Show, where she emerged a huge success. Pho has been a fashionista from a very young age. She strongly believes that fashion is her destiny, she has excellent understanding of the fashion world and she is very creative, ambitious and disciplined. Her collection was inspired from World War 2. Recently, she has started creating her own brand FADE FASHION.
phokuhle mafu Diana Mukushi is a Zambian born fashion designer. Diana grew up a daughter of an upholsterer. That was where she learnt her magic touch of turning fabric into a beautiful gown. She studied in Grafton Academy School of Fashion and Design in Dublin. She has dressed celebrities and has worked with Lexy who is in the World Fashion Committee. She has featured in many fashion shows around Ireland as well as supporting various charity organisations through fashion. Diana has won a recycling fashion show. She was also invited by Dublin Fashion Week to participate in the fashion talk. Her designs are classy exclusive and unique.
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Josephine Bakaabatsile from Botswana is a backup vocalist for the Renowned Ugandan Irish Artist, Justine Nantale, she is working selflessly with AntiRacism Network (ARN) and have been involved in different campaigns including Asylum Seekers Protest at the Dail, campaign on No to Ethnic/ Racial Profiling part of the now suspended “Immigration Residence and Protection Bill 2010� the unjustice piece of legislation.
Lt Colonel Farai Calvin Jeyacheya, a Zimbabwean national was born in the early sixties and was educated at St Columbus School. He later joined the Zimbabwe liberation struggle (ZANU) in exile at the age of 14. He fought alongside with other war combatants. He was inducted into the Zimbabwe Army at Independence in 1980 and served for 28 years. During his tenure he furthered himself in academics through distance learning. He had Military Training in various Colleges and in many countries, these include the United States Infantry School. He also rose through ranks and held command positions in many Army establishments and departments among others were the Military Police, Mechanised Infantry and Army Logistics (Higher Echelon Policy Direction). In 2007 the Colonel came to join the wife who was working in the Diplomatic fraternity here in Ireland. He is the founder of the successful Zimbabwe Heritage Trust a nonprofit making group, focused on the integration and social enrichment of the community.
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Community Advocate Mandisa Weziwe Siyokwana originally from South Africa is a classic community activist who is very effective and “an outstanding advocate” and “the unofficial spokesperson for the African community in Waterford, Student Journalist, she has been involve in lot of community project in Waterford that has unite the community in Waterford. She has addressed Waterford trade unions about issues affecting the new mandisa weziwe siyokawana community, Africa day, Anti-racism campaign. Fakazile Biyela has several academic qualifications to her credit. She has Diploma in General Nursing, Diploma in Midwifery; Advanced Diploma in Paediatric Nursing; Advanced Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care; Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, (Nursing Education, Community Nursing and Gerontology Nursing) and a Master’s Degree in Bereavement Studies. Fakazile has been involved in different committees in the school where her children attend. As part of the parent’s core group in Saint Vincent’s Castleknock College, from 2007-2013, she has contributed in policy reviews/making. She has been part of the committee that has maintained communication between parents, teachers and students. Fakazile has also participated in organising and helping at school events like union, and prize giving days. Fakazile is also active in political events with the South African community. Fakazile has been involved in fundraising with different schools, participating in mother’s lunches, and collecting donations and items that are needed in St Vincent’s Castleknock College, where the boys are sent to Ambo (Ethiopia) every year to help teach and care, for disadvantaged children in orphanages and Leprosy centres. She has also participated in the yearly fund-raising winter ball in St Vincent’s Castleknock College and the organisation of the yearly plant sale in Castlenkock Community College, together with her daughter, Nobukhosi. fakazile biyela 2nd PAN-AFRICAN LECTURE & AWARD
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Community Advocate Juliet has offered her time and knowledge with a number of organizations in Ireland after graduating from UCD with Master of Science in Development Studies. Notably she has delivered talks to many organisations across Ireland, including Trinity Nursing School, she is a committee member of Strategic planning for ethnic minorities for Open Heart House since 2006, a board of directors with the African women’s network in Ireland 2006/08. While with AKIDWA she authored AKIDWA’s resource book “Understanding Gender Based Violence from an African perspective”. Furthermore she advocated for health and welfare for asylum seekers in the direct provision centre in collaboration with the hard gospel, which led to her receiving the “World Refugee day award (2007). In defence of her award, Juliet founded “Diaspora Women’s Initiative (DWI)” where she has over five years’ experience. With limited resources, Juliet has the passion and drive for HIV related work which range from collaboration with HIV service network, mobilizing volunteers to help out in day to day activijuliet amamure ties such fund raising, raising awareness, home care for migrant women attending hospital, emotional support for those suffering from HIV and cancer, bereavement support, and organized personal development support to both men and women in Ireland. She has been consistently rewarded for hard work with awards most pertinent was the social entrepreneurs Ireland award in 2009. Early this year DWI was launched as a development NGO by TD Emer Costello. DWI has grown to embrace women Groups/ NGO’s based in Ireland but have a focus on development work in Africa. Juliet has done this with the aim of combining knowledge, skills and experiences gained abroad for the betterment of the socially excluded and marginalized people in Africa. Do you want to get involved, or partner with DWI? You can contact Juliet on +353 87946 or e mail diaspora.dwi@gmail.com Patrick Banda Maseko is the Chairman of AMAI (Association of Malawians in Ireland). He came to Ireland in 2001. He is married to his beautiful wife Gladys, and they are blessed with three sons. He works at the Hospital in Finance Department. AMAI was formed in 2004 to promote integration and community spirit amongst Malawians and between the Malawian community and other communities in Ireland through various initiatives, including cultural exchange, sports, music and prayers, and also to render assistance in times of need. Most of the people who brought this organisation into being have since gone back home, but a few of the pioneers like Titus Bweya, Alfred Chidzani, Victor Molande , Ferdnand Mnesa and Robius Phiri are still in the country. He has been the Chairman of the Group since February this year after serving in various capacities since its inception. patrick banda maseko 16
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Tania Thantaswa Ketwa born and raised in South Africa currently residing in Ennis, co. Clare She is pursuing a career in health science. She is also an active ANC West Committee member this is to ensure that our fore fathers did not die in vain and to be part of this amazing journey of my country. Coupled with all these, she is a presenter, a story-teller, Producer and journalist for Athlone community Radio. She is in the committee for creating awareness and engagements in the community. She provides Therapeutic massage for stroke survivors and the elderly. She coordinates and organises different activities outings and summer camps for children as well as for the adults.
Simmy Simangele Ndlovu has have been in Ireland for three years now. Since she came to Ireland she has been involved in different organisations. She is a hardworking, self-motivated responsible and well organised person with a strong work ethic. She has lots of experience working with people. She is a member of Irish Red cross. She was in the committee for organizing St Patrick’s day Parade, she is the Asylum seekers link for Westmeath Development. She is also a member of community Health Forum as well as the chairperson for Lissywollen Residence group. Coupled with all these, she is a presenter, a story-teller, Producer and journalist for Athlone community Radio. She is in the committee for creating awareness and engagements in the community. She provides Therapeutic massage for stroke survivors and the elderly. She coordinates and organises different activities outings and summer camps for children as well as for the adults.
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Ziyanda Siyongwana, born in the mid 70’s known as Zee is a proudly South African by birth and Irish by Naturalisation. Ziyanda holds a Human Resources Diploma with Port Elizabeth Technikon currently known as NMMU (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University). She also holds Business Administration Certificate with English Language Academy, Ireland. From an early age, she has been involved in community work. She was also a member a netball club and a fundraising team. At the age of 25 I was co-owner of Zico internet café & phone shop, Zico Hair Salon in East London – South Africa. She came to Ireland in 2001 and when I got here I got involved with lot of organisations: African National Congress Ireland (committee member) - as an events co-ordinator South African Embassy in Ireland Helping out in organising national days like Youth Day/June 16, Freedom Day, Women’s Day, Heritage Day Translation Ireland Help to do some translations work for South African Immigrants New Community People (NCP) Volunteer work Zimbabwe Heritage Put together South African netball team to participate on Zimbabwe Indepence Day United Youth Ireland / FGM help in promoting conference for empowering women on international woman’s day
Botswana Community group been working them in promoting our African culture in Ireland Methodist Church in Abbey Street, Dublin Fellowshipping and involved in church activities Rev. Dr. John Stephens is a Superintendent Minister of Dublin Central Mission, Abbey Street Church. Originally from Belfast, John was formerly a statistician and worked in Dublin and in The Gambia, West Africa. He has been a Methodist minister for the past 20 years and has served in D.C.M. for the past 12 years. John and the Church Leaders meet regularly to pray and discern the needs in the Community. English conversation classes, Homeless Ministry, Open Doors and Self Help groups are some of the ways that this is done.
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Bulelwa Ethel Soga, originally from Ngcingane, Centane in South Africa is a mother of three. She came to Ireland in 2007. Since coming to Ireland, she has worked as a Care Giver at HomeInstead Senior and Cross and Passion. Recently, in September 2013, she founded the South African Community (Masisizane) whose primary aim is to give emotional & physical support even financial support when needed, and also to redirect South Africans to appropriate resources. The group would be launched on the 20th of December this year.
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Zeph is an MSc student, a graduate of PGD in Cooperative Organisation, Food Marketing & Rural Development; Accounting, Business Management, PGD in Electronic Banking & Accounts, HDPM (BA Human Resource Management), MCIPD. He is married with three sons. He is a Community and Culture Activist. Live in Cork Republic of Ireland. He is the Founder & Coordinator of Cork Africa Connect which is a human capital development group formed to bridge cultural differences through coordination of exchange profiles. Cork Africa Connect was initiated by Zeph in 2008 and has so far had tremendous supports from Irish, Africans and many other communities in Cork and beyond. 1. Zeph is the first non-Irish to become a member and committee member of Rathcormac Community Council in County Cork in 2007.
He became the first Vice Chairman of Rathcormac Community Neighbourhood Watch 2007-2010; Member Rathcormac Children Playground committee 2008-2010; Member Rathcormac Car Booth Sale Committee 2007-2010. Member of Rathcormac Tidy Town 2007-2010. 2. Initiator/Founder of Irish African Initiatives, which was taken over by Rathcormac Community Council as a Sub-Group of the community council. 3. Rathcormac Community Youth Leader 2008-2010. 4. Board Member of Scoil Bhride (Rathcormac Primary School) 2008-2009) 5. Volunteer of Order of Malta Ambulance Corps, Rathcormac County Cork 6. Zeph has helped some immigrants Groups in Cork County and other parts of Ireland to set-up. Mr Nnamdi Ukah is 43 years old, and has been living in Ireland since July 2006, residing in Main Street, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo. He is Nigerian and lives with his wife Chinenye Ukah and their 4 children. Nnamdi is a highly qualified man, having obtained a diploma in Community Development and Practice (NUIG), and TREM School of Ministry, Chaplaincy course and many other community based courses. He is presently the branch Pastor of TREM (The Redeemed Evangelical Mission) Sligo, Founder of De Spirit of David International Networks Ireland, Member of International Association of Community Chaplains, Board Member & Voice Trainer of Make a Difference Club Ireland, Volunteer for Irish Disability, Croi Heart Foundation, Harrambee (charity for Orphans), Cope Galway (a charity for homeless).
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Industry Aderire Ademokun Adeeyo is the CEO of Crown Ventures: Event & Entertainment located in Duleek Business Park, Meath. He is originally from Lagos State, Nigeria and born in 1971. He is married to his beautiful wife Shola, a Caterer by profession and is blessed with four wonderful children. He resides at Drogheda co. Louth. He is a graduate of Computer Science and moved into Ireland in 2005 and there he studied travel & tourism, hotel management at Drogheda institute of further education. He also has a diploma in event management. Crown Ventures was set up 2005 and since then it has organized and promoted over a two hundred shows both in Nigeria as well as in Ireland. aderire ademokun adeeyo He provides opportunities for peoples from different background to meet and share their experiences and he has a strong commitment to building a better community for all peoples. He strongly believes that equal opportunities should be available for all people to improve their situation in this world that we share. He has earned tremendous respect in the industry for innovative ideas, integrity and meticulous attention to quality. Victoria Okere is a graduate of English from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. She relocated in 2001 to the Republic of Ireland where she furthered her education in nursing, thereby fulfilling a childhood love of caring for people. This has metamorphosed into Vickie Robert Hospitality which caters for celebrities and borne out of her observing the vacuum in the African entertainment industry, hospitality wise. Victoria who is a practicing Nurse and an International Entertainment Media Consultant to Artistes Managers Association Nigeria (AMAN) has worked on several African Events like the Nigerian Carnival Ireland, African Irish Music Artists, Ankara Festival Ireland, Ogun State Indigenes in Ireland (AOSI). Vickie as she is fondly called is well known amongst visiting African Celebrities such as Kennis St. Brown, Essence, Wizkid, Y.Q, Seyi Law, KAS, Oba of Ilaro, Femi BenTv, DJ Jamjam, Factory 78 to mention but a few, as the "Hospitality Goddess" due to her TopNotch Bespoke Hospitality Services. She has received various awards including; Powerlist Ireland: 100 Most Influential Africans victoria okere & African Leadership and Excellence Award 2012 Recognition and Merit Award: Nigerian Carnival Ireland- Recognition for Excellent Hospitality Service 2012/2013 Ankara Festival Ireland- Recognition for Excellent Hospitality Service 2012/2013 AfricaWorld - Unsung Hero Recipient 2012 Nigerian Blog Award Nominee 2012 N.U.B.A.A 2013 Nominee 2nd PAN-AFRICAN LECTURE & AWARD
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Industry Nandi Jola was born in a beautiful city called Port Elizabeth now known as Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape region of South Africa. She migrated from South Africa 12years ago. She is multi- lingual speaking five languages (Xhosa, Zulu, Ndebele, English and Afrikaans). She is very creative and my work is unique. She founded the Nandijproject to bring an understanding of the African Culture, to educate and entertain in 2010 facilitating workshops to build peace through the arts, re-imaging communities, breaking down stereotypes, dispelling myths, tackling racism and sectarianism promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. She exhibited “Home neither here nor there” in the Long Gallery – Parliament Buildings- Stormont with WRDA director Dr Margaret Ward, Mr Wilson Magwere and African Caribbean Support Organisation Northern Ireland to promote the image and contributions of Africa and Nandi Jola Africans in Northern Ireland and the world. She has also done the Falls Road Library Exhibition “Somewhere Between Belfast and Africa” 3 May – 3 June 12, month long exhibition which sparked interest with the BBC Radio Ulster and resulted in Features from the Irish Times and Irish News to highlight the similarities in both continents and contribution made by immigration.
Cassandra Shabangu, originally from Johnannesburg, South Africa, is a Franchise owner and business woman, she has been running a cleaning company (franchise} in Ireland for 6 years and has also had other business ventures. Her company has served as a stepping stone to a lot of people especially black people, she not only hires Africans but has also crossed the borders to other minority groups. In 6years, Cassandra has seen a lot of Africans through tough times through employment and encouragement both in Ireland and South Africa. She is involved in charity work back home as well as Ireland, she is also one of the founding members of South African Prayer Group, a group aimed at spiritual wellness and community fulfilment. As a black woman Cassandra has held her own and proven that Africans have business acumen and are ready to work hard to stay on course.
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Entertainment Achu Obijiaku best known by the stage name Big Jay, is an R&B/Afro Hip Hop and High life singer, songwriter and performer. Debuting in 1994/95 with the Grand Masters Group, Big Jay went solo in 2003/4 releasing “7Th Wonder, U’re the One and Dancing queen”.Big Jay travelled to Dublin Ireland, to study in 2001; he has since completed his BA in Hospitality Management from the Esteemed Dublin Institute Of Technology (DIT).Big Jay went further to complete a postgraduate studies, at the prestigious National University of Ireland (NUIM) studying Information Technology/ Software Engineering, whilst in College, Big Jay continued to write songs for Irish singers and performed at school events, social gatherings, night clubs etc. Big Jay lives in Dublin, Ireland with his family, he is a loving husband and a doting father. Big Jay has been interviewed and featured on radio & TV stations across Europe including City Channel, G. Request Achu Obijiaku (Big jay) Show on RTE, TV3, FM 104, FM 96.4, 93.9fm, Sound city Nigeria, Abuja Inquirer etc. Big Jay has won many awards and recognition for his music world wide, performed for many African countries & toured both Europe & Africa to perform for groups, social clubs and many different associations. His Afro hip/hop HIT single “One 4 D DJ” was released in 2010 followed closely by “Fine Sisi” another R&B HIT single making the music industry do a double take due to the artistic diversity & skilful musical delivery of this talented, charming, energetic and vibrant young male. Big Jay did not stop with two HITS in a single year, “Body Language” released in January 2011 followed by the Award winning “Higher Higher” to make waves and create ripples amongst the music industry enforcing the fact that Big Jay is a rising STAR and here to STAY! Big Jay is becoming a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment sector as he brings back long lost ORIGINALITY to music for music lovers. Born Pangokazi Nomgqokwana, she goes by the name Roundy. She is originally from South Africa, Eastern Cape, a Xhosa woman. She is a mother, a poet, a musician, a Christian. She studied English literature, which taught her poetry as a method of expression. She uses words, lyrics and verses to express her views and emotions. She is inspired by Africans the world over, people like Maya Angelou, Wole Soyinka, Thandiswa Mazwai, Brenda Fassie and others. Poetry and Music, for her, is a platform for letting go and letting loose. It is where she finds her voice. Africa is my greatest inspiration. They say a picture paints a thousand words, she paints a thousand pictures with words. She has performed in Ireland for Irish aid, Africa day, Anti-racism Ireland, Black history month with Joe Moore, at the South African Embassy in tribute to Irish apartheid heroes and at the ANC Ireland’s celebration of Mandela's birthday 2012 and 2013.
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Issy Taiwo
Issy Taiwo, a Radio Presenter, is originally from Southern Nigeria. She has her own show called “Our Africa” and she has also founded an online television station called Viewmetv.biz. This is the link http://www.viewmetv.biz/ The radio show goes on air every Saturday from DSFM 93.9, why ViewMe –TV broadcast live streaming of different categories of programs online free for internet viewers. View Me –TV broadcast general live-entertainment programs starting from, news, music, kids show, fashion, talk shows, dancing comedy, cooking, games and documentary all from different cultures and background. The radio show was nominated for international Broadcasting award alongside with RTE, BBC Ulster, and New Talk in 2011. In 2012 she won a broadcasting award for power list.
JUSTINE NANTALE is an experienced music artist and teacher based in Dublin and born in Uganda- she facilitates workshops on cultural integration through music and traditional Ugandan dance. Justine has performed at high-profile events with various artists, including a concert to mark Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Ireland at the National Conventional Centre, NGO events and many others. She recently launched her debut singles, ‘My African Dream’ and ‘Life’, recorded and produced in her native city of Kampala. (Available to Listen and purchase on bandcamp. com) Justine Nantale Khanyah, a singer/songwriter from Port Elizabeth South Africa now based in Ireland. Khanyah is an aspiring young Christian artist who has been involved in many great projects from winning the 2008 talent show to TV appearances. Look out for his Album!
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Entertainment Nonono Size Madolo warm, soulful and powerful voice speaks straight to the heart. Whether singing contemporary gospel, traditional spirituals, Irish hymns or her own native South African repertoire, Nono expresses each line of music with passion and profound beauty. As Ireland's foremost gospel artist, Nono is in constant demand by gospel and world music events, African churches, Irish artists and song-writers. She has performed as a soloist on numerous television and radio programmes and led the anthems at the Ireland/South Africa rugby match in 2006. She has also performed for the world-renowned Soweto Gospel Choir who were stunned by her incredible voice.
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The church choir having been her foundation, at the age of 18 she joined the Discovery Gospel Choir Irelands first integrated choir which propelled and moulded her, in her own words “into a crafted singer vocally” and since joining the choir she has grown more into being a soloist. She has been given many opportunities since then that have allowed her to expand vocally and as an artist.
She has had the experience of being in several musical groups including “The Children of Soweto” and “Voices” and the “Gospo Remix” project of 2009.. And has sung and co-written with Anna Rice, for the John Hughes song celebrating Nelson Mandela’s life and triumph “The Mandela Suite”. The many singers and producers she has worked with include the likes of Nizlopi, Brian Kennedy, Yves 'Yn' Nahishakiye, Jean Passion, Brendan Graham, Adeniyi Allen Taylor, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and has sung for Jesse Jackson, Annie Lennox, Soweto Gospel Choir. She too recently had an opportunity to sing backup vocals for Mary Bryne, at the Convention Centre for the Queen visit to Ireland. Nono also just released her first single titled "Prayer" which is coming from her 1st solo project, her album soon to be released in 2014. She recently also appeared on the Late Late Show as one of the main vocalists for the song written by Brendan Graham called "Fair Fair Land". Apart from Music Nono holds a Journalism and Visual Media Degree and Broadcasting MBA. And currently works in Spirit Radio as a broadcaster. She is the eldest of 7 and originates from the land of South Africa. Wiseman Beeva Hlophe originally from Durban (KZN) in Pietermaritzburg. He is a South African. He is a qualified bodyguard and also a qualified Close Protection Instructor. He came to Ireland in 2002 and was employed by Liffey Meat work as warehouse stock controller till 2011. He is currently studying at Cavan Institute and is also a Deejay at the same time. He is popularly known as DJ Beeva.
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Sports Alinane Harawa, a Malawian Marketing Specialist has been with the Association of Malawians in Ireland (AMAI) and he has been noted for his outstanding contribution in Sports. One of the Association’s objectives is to promote integration between Malawi community and other communities in Ireland. Alinane Harawa helped a lot in achieving that objective by mobilising a Malawi soccer team in Ireland which has played with countries like South Africa, Zimbabwe, Venuzuela, Cameroon and DRC.
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Anesu Nhema, originally from Harare, Zimbabwe and moved to Ireland in 2002. Growing up in Zimbabwe, sports became a big part in Anesu’s life, it helped him make friends and stay out youthful trouble! Anesu was the team captain of the local football club in the suburbs he lived and coached the junior team for the area. After moving to Ireland, Anesu met a few guys from Zimbabwe who shared his football interests and decided to meet up every weekend for a kick about in Fairview Park, where they met other African lads from various African countries who they started playing football with and/or against. Anesu decided to form a football team and discussed his idea with the other Zimbabwean guys which led to the formation of Team Zimbabwe Ireland. Team Zimbabwe Ireland has been known for its principle of inclusion and has been sometimes called the United Nations team due to the inclusion of any nationalities – Irish, Chinese, Kenyans, Zambians and of course Zimbabweans! 2nd PAN-AFRICAN LECTURE & AWARD
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Makhosikazulu Patrick Ngwenya was educated at the St Paul s College in RSA. He has also completed a course in Security Engineering. He is currently with the South Africa Ireland football Club. He is experienced in Security engineering, Electronics and Network Cabling Developing Officer. He has been into UEFA B soccer coaching and Goalkeeping UEFA B. HE is also experience Health and Safety for youth and senior, First Aid. He has received several awards which are: 2010 Coach of event and fair play of SARI tournament; Belfast soccerfest losing final-list 2011; 2012 most developing coach award street game soccerfest; Fair Play 2013 Belfast. For trophies, he has to his honour; Southern Smoke 2010; Shield; Heritage and Independence trophy; Active cup 2013 Belfast stars. He firmly believes that sport is not all about winning but it is competing and enjoying it. Respect the rules of the game and respect your opponents. Joseph Ndengu from Zimbabwe, works for a financial services company, in accounting. He moved to Ireland in 2002 and then there many Zimbabweans already stationed here. He was worried at first at the lack of cohesion and interaction amongst Zimbabweans as a result he initiated along with a couple of other guys, a social soccer team for the people. They have successfully used this as a vehicle to unify Zimbabweans and make them know each other. This also helps youngsters to develop a sense of belonging and also takes them away from getting involved in social ills. He has also been involved in helping to organise and help to make the Zimbabwean Independence day a resound success every year. He is also a co-founder of an organisation that is trying to teach Zimbabwean kids their mother language and culture. They try to keep their language alive and foster that sense of identity in the kids born in Ireland.
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Sports NOBUKHOSI BIYELA born in 1996 has interests in cooking, sewing, arts (acting, singing, poetry, debating and public speaking). She has participated in women’s debate in the Mansion House. Nobukhosi has participated and represented her school, in The European Teen Poetry Competition, which she won. Her work was published in a book called, ‘STEALING SHAKESPEARE’S PENCIL’. She has won a bronze medal for personal achievement in The President’s Gaisce awards and is working towards a silver medal. In 2011-2012, she participated in Senior Programme which is a programme that linked young people from Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Romania, Turkey and Wales. In 2011, Nobukhosi won the Cultural Award, for her involvement and contribution to
nobukhosi biyela Arts and Culture as well as sharing her own culture and successful integrations to the Irish community. In 2012 Nobukhosi was appreciated by The Parent’s Association of Castleknock Community College with a STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, for her contribution and commitment in helping with extracurricular activities, namely, helping with supervision of Homework club for first year students, and helping with computer literacy programme for Senior citizens. Nobukhosi is involved with different youth groups; NO NAME CLUB which equips young people with leadership and life skills; DEPEND CHRISTIAN YOUTH GROUP which empowers young people to develop their own abilities and attributes, to think for themselves, to make things happen and to contribute to their community and society. DRAIOCHT which is a performance and visual arts group that involves staging plays and in the process raise funds. Nobukhosi is a member of different committees and groups in her school, namely: Graduation committee, Year book committee, Debs committee, School choir, Show choir. She is involved with numerous charity organizations. In terms of Sports, she is a member of the Westmanstown Rugby club, and also fences as well. She is also a member of Castleknock Community College Orienteering team and has participated in several competitions. Youssouf Bamba Gba, a Business man is married with three boys. He was a former President of AUI. Currently, he is the President of Ivorian Diaspora Ireland. He is also a member of Fingal Ethnic Network, NCP. He is always worked closely with SARI football Association, to get the African youth involved in sport between different communities. It has been a great success in the past two years, showcasing great talent.
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Ethnic / Migrant The United Youth of Ireland (UYI) is a group of dedicated young people from ages 15 to 25 coming from different countries both from Africa and Ireland. They are both students and workers but what they have in common is that all the members of UFI are die-hard volunteers working for a cause in service of the local communities where they operate. The Youth group started a year and a half ago putting together their time, skills, talents and few resources. With some financial help from various friends, they were also able to address some problems that migrant young people are experiencing: clash of cultures, attitudes and ways of doing things, FGM, intercultural mediation, human rights, oral and body language, access to public services, racism, discrimination, equality, inclusion and holistic integration. As a Youth Group, the UYI united Youth of Ireland members are affiliated with Catholic Youth Care (CYC) and therefore are Garda vetted and have all received Child Protection Basic Awareness Training and the Code of Good Practice for Youth Work. Recently, they have also joined the Youth Programme of the City of Dublin Youth Services Board (CDYSB). Their activities address positively and concretely mainly most of the difficulties and problems that migrant young people and the “New Irish� could encounter in our Society today and in their local communities. They tend to: 1.
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Ethnic / Migrant Zimbabwe Heritage Trust was found by Retired Lt Colonel Farai Jeyacheya in 2009. The organisation is a non-political and nonprofit making organization, focused on promoting a better living on the principles of social enrichment and empowerment. This is done through various programmes which include integration efforts (sports activities) preservation of our culture, gender violence awareness, gender equity and equality (on the nine grounds) The Trust runs youth oriented projects in order to build a drug free focused youth. The Trust looks forward to raising funds for its projects through donor support local and overseas, government, private organizations, business people, celebrities, well-wishers and zimbabwe heritage trust voluntary individuals or groups. Zimbabwe Heritage Trust highlights Gender Based Violence among the African Community and the importance of respecting family values. Zimbabwe Heritage Trust has also been instrumental in organising and promoting inter-cultural activities among Irish and African communities through family activities - sports, family games, dance, food fare and business showcasing. They have also been actively sharing employment opportunities via social networking resulting in employment and education opportunities for various people across the migrant community.
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The branch comprise of a committee of dedicated ANC members based in the Republic of Ireland and stand to promote the aims and objectives of the African National Congress as enshrined in the Constitution. The Committee maintains constant contact with the ANC head Office in Luthuli House, Johannesburg. The branch is spread throughout the island with recent growth in membership in what is internally called ANC Ireland (WEST) covering Limerick and Galway. They engage with South Africans in Ireland and link them up with the organisation that is synonymous with their liberation; the African National Congress. They do this by organising celebrations of important political events together like Heritage Day, Women’s Day, Youth Day and Mandela Day, just to mention a few. We host workshops and political lectures to deepen our understanding of politics in general and our history. In the process we interact politically with the Irish and other communities based in Ireland. It is their aim to encourage and allow South Africans and other Africans to be proud to be Africans, to show interest and take part in political decisions made in Africa.
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botswana ireland community Botswana Ireland Community, an organisation that deals with humanity the welfare of Botswana in Ireland, equality of Botswana with other communities in the Irish society, pioneering in wildlife tourism awareness/ promotions of Africa especially Botswana in Southern Africa. It is being established on the seven pillars of (Botswana Vision 2016)- "Building a united and proud nation" in pursuance of this vision, she is involved in bringing Botswana in to Africans in diaspora to explore Africa diverse culture, beauty of Botswana through Culture and Arts to Ireland. Botswana Ireland Community is a trendsetter for Botswana in Ireland and the Botswana High Commission (UK Embassy).It successfully organised Botswana independence in Dublin from 2011, 2012 and 2013 respectively. It is affiliated to ANC Ireland, Crosscare Charitable Organisation in Ireland and The Children of Botswana a photography collection created by Thuto that helps educate Botswana's disadvantaged children.
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