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Africa must reduce corruption to develop

AFRUCA renews call for law criminalising branding of children as witches page 4

THE GUIDE Margaret Noel, model mother selected to carry Olympic Torch page 3

Interview with Austin Aneke, author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Technology and Corruption: The Missing and Morbid Links of Development in Africaâ&#x20AC;? page 10

Actress Chipo Chung to host Zimbabwe Achievers Awards page 7

Immigration and Human Rights Questions and Answers page 14

Africa backs Okonjo-Iweala for World Bank President page15

10,000 people ask government to welcome refugees in UK

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“Stop Search” showing at Broadway Theatre Present Theatre presents “Stop Search”, a new play which looks with an unflinching gaze at the tense drama young people must play out in the public space. This is a hard-hitting story about the impact of police Stop and Search powers. It’s all over the news, but how does it feel to be right in the thick of it? Two happy families are thrown together by celebration and disaster. Parents... black parents, white parents... want to see their children thrive, grow up and live the good life. Tonight Dianne and Ivan discover how little they understand of son Callie’s journey into the adult world. Ann and Mick must also learn that their hard work and public service are not enough to protect their family. “Stop Search” is written by Dominic J Taylor. He is also the co-writer of “Officers

Who Care Too Much”, a comedy drama set C o m m a n d e r in prison. Harbison in Born in Hollywood, California, he first Bart Sher’s trained as an actor at the Bristol Old Vic Tony awardTheatre School and worked extensively in winning “South theatre, radio and television before becom- Pacific”, and ing a prison officer, then senior officer in writing his next HMP Brixton. After four years in Brixton play, about drug jail he began his writing career while prohibition. working at Prison Service HQ in the STOP SEARCH Ministry of Justice. While there he devised a commu- Broadway Theatre nication technique Catford for reducing stress London SE6 4RU and conflict among Fri 27th April until Sat 26th staff and prisonMay 2012 ers, which is now being used in jails Box Office: 020 8690 0002 around England. www.broadwaytheatre.org.uk Dominic is cur- Find out more about stop and rently playing search at www.stop-watch.org

“BEFFTA This Is Love Marcus Miller Concert” to be held to perform at Southbank Centre at the Hippodrome It will raise funds for Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust

Due to unavoidable circumstances, the “BEFFTA This Is Love Concert” has been postponed to 26th May 2012. The concert which will raise funds for the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust, will be held at

the Hippodrome, North End Road, Golders Green, London, NW1 17RP. The organiser of the concert apologises to those who had purchased the tickets for the previous concert which was supposed to take place on 31st March 2012 at

The Light House in Camberwell. “Thank you all for the support. Full ticket refunds will be issued to those who cannot make this date. If you wish to donate your ticket money directly to the Stephen Lawrence Centre then please do so quoting BEFFTA This Is Love Concert,” said Pauline Long, the organiser of the concert. The following are some of the musicians who will perform: Stedman Pearson (Five Star), 4Flava, Dionne Reid, Shiikane, Aisling O’Reilly, Dego Ranks, May7ven, David O, J-Sol and Myco Chris. “All the money raised will go to the Stephen Lawrence Centre. Please support a good cause,” said Ms. Long. Tickets can be purchased directly at the Hippodrome or online at http://befftathisislove. eventbrite.com/ For further information, please visit http://www.beffta.com/ news/

G r a m m y Award-winning artist Marcus Miller returns to London for a special one-off concert at Royal Festival Hall.

He has worked both as a performer and producer with artists as diverse as Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Grover Washington Jr. Al also turned his attention to comJarreau, David Sanborn, Mariah posing for films such as “House Carey, Bill Withers, Elton John, Party” and “Boomerang”. Bryan Ferry, Frank Sinatra, and LL Cool J. He also toured with his childhood idol, Miles MARCUS MILLER Davies and produced his landmark ‘Tutu’ album. Date: 4th May 2012 For more than 20 years, Marcus enjoyed a musical Time: 7:30pm relationship with R&B leg- Venue: Southbank Centre / end, Luther Vandross. Royal Festival Hall Since the mid-1990s he has Belvedere Road toured as a solo artist and London in 2001 his album M2 SE1 8XX (‘M-squared’) won the Box Office: 0844 875 0073 Grammy for Best Tickets: £10, £15, £20, £25, £30 Contemporary Jazz Album. + bkg In recent years Marcus has

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Margaret Noel, model mother selected to carry Olympic Torch “Words cannot describe my feelings. Imagine Muhammad Ali carried the Flame! I feel as if I have won a million pounds” Ms. Margaret Noel. She will carry the Flame on 24th July 2012 in the London Borough of Ealing

A model mother, Margaret Noel has been selected as Olympic torchbearer in the London Borough of Ealing. Margaret, 58, was nominated by her daughter, Collette Noel, without her knowledge. She’ll be carrying the Flame on 24th July

2012. “It was a shock for me because I did not know she had nominated me. I cried when I saw what she had written about me,” Margaret said. “I love the Olympics,” she said, adding that she was very proud to have been selected to carry the Flame. “Words cannot describe my feelings. Imagine

Muhammad Ali carried the Flame! I feel as if I have won a million pounds,” the joyful Margaret said. “Now that I have been selected to carry the Olympic torch I feel truly blessed, it is an honour, a privilege and I am immensely proud. I will be running for all young people out there as they are our future,” she said. By Stephen Ogongo Ongong’a

Here is what Collette wrote to nominate her mother My mother Margaret is a very positive, heart warming, inspirational, yet humble being. She lives and breathes doing outreach work in the community. Her 20+ years working voluntarily within the London Borough of Ealing has led her to make significant partnerships with schools, councillors and community police. She set up Descendants Youth Group, primarily for children of African and Caribbean descent but also working in partnerships to help the wider community. She also established an Achievement Awards Ceremony to recognise the achievements of young people and a Strengthening Families and Communities group with

support from hundreds of volunteers over the years. Most recently, she established ‘A Mothers Tear Drop’, an organisation dealing with the emotional onset of gun and knife crime in the community. There are a lot of people in this world that live for monetary gain but my mother has taught me about the rewards of helping the deprived and disadvantaged. When there is news of a disaster in the world, mum (Our Global Humanitarian) will be there planning to do some kind of fundraising. How can you describe internal beauty? I can - I just look at my mother. A friend to the young and old, a role model who is passionate and willing to help using her knowledge and wisdom to make a positive difference in her community. She has never said no, because ‘Actions speak louder than words’.

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AFRUCA renews call for law criminalising branding of children as witches AFRUCA, a charity promoting the rights and welfare of African children in the UK, has welcomed the recent verdict in the Kristy Bamu child murder case and renewed call for action to criminalise the branding of children as witches. Kristy was murdered on Christmas Day by his sister, Magalie Bamu, and her partner, Eric Bikubi, who suspected the 15 year old of practising witchcraft. The teenager was found drowned in the bathtub of the couple’s flat in Newham in East London after being subjected to four days of extreme violence and torture. On 5th March 2012 Bikubi was sentenced to a minimum of 30 years while Bamu will serve 25 years for Kristy’s murder. The Crown Prosecution Service Kristy Bamu was murdered by his sissaid that Bikubi inflicted “violence ter, Magalie Bamu, and her partner, on an unimaginable scale” and that Eric Bikubi, who suspected him of Bamu “willingly subjected her 15 practising witchcraft year old brother to extreme violence.” is a very powerful reminder of the utter The teenager was found with 130 sepa- devastation that can occur when children rate injuries and died from a combination are needlessly and without reason branded of drowning and beatings to his head, chest as witches or as possessed by evil spirits. and limbs. We therefore renew our call for action to “While offering our condolences to his criminalise this very harmful practice,” family for this senseless murder, this case AFRUCA said. AFRUCA criticized the branding of someone as a witch, saying it “presupposes that the person is a malevolent character responsible for metaphysically harming people and causing havoc in their lives.” The child rights body argued that the branding of children as witches is a licence to harm them because they are seen as “evil”. “We believe that this is what happened in the Kristy Bamu case where he was branded as a witch before being subjected to extreme abuse and torture for being an “evil” person,” AFRUCA said. “The branding of children as witches is in itself a serious form of emotional abuse which leads to untold anguish and suffering by victims,” MP for Streatham Chuka Umunna says there AFRUCA added. can be “no excuse whatsoever” for witchcraft The organisation abuse revealed that they’ve wit-

nessed many cases where victims are not as witches in the UK. only ostracised but also isolated by their In a statement following the sentencing families and community members. of Bikubi and Bamu, Mr. Umunna con“There is nowhere in UK law where demned branding of children as witches the link between witchcraft branding and and said there can be “no excuse whatsoemotional abuse is explicitly made despite ever” for witchcraft abuse. the level of harm and devastation that can “Our hearts go out to Kristy Bamu’s occur. This anomaly needs to be urgently family at this difficult time,” Mr. Umunna corrected to safeguard vulnerable chil- said. “This terrible case highlights the vital dren,” AFRUCA said. “The branding of responsibility we have to protect children children as witches leads to other forms of in our communities facing accusations of abuses including serious physical abuse witchcraft. Children branded as witches or and torture, even sexual abuse and defi- accused of being possessed by evil spirits, nitely child neglect. In this case, it has led can face some of the worst abuses and to the death of a child. Child branding is neglect imaginable, as in the tragic case of therefore a very serious infringement on Kristy Bamu, including torture and the rights of the child which in our view death.” cannot be justified by the claim of other Mr. Umunna said the community must people’s right to religion or freedom of stand up against branding of children as expression.” witches. “We must send out a very strong The organisation observed that the message that there can be no excuse whatbranding of children as witches in London soever for treating children in this way, has increased during the economic down- branding them as witches or as possessed turn. “Vulnerable children are being scapegoated as the cause of other people’s misfortune. At AFRUCA alone, we deal with about a dozen of such child branding cases a year with most resulting in serious forms of abusive acts on victims,” AFRUCA said. The organization said they were particularly concerned about activities of some rogue faith leaders in the African community “who are preying on people’s beliefs to brand children as witches for the sole purpose of extorting money from their parents to perform fake exorcism rites and as a way of increasing their power-base.” AFRUCA called for immediate action to stop such harmful activities in Ms. Modupe Debbie Ariyo’s Africans Unite order to safeguard vulAgainst Child Abuse (AFRUCA) says: “The nerable children. branding of children as witches is in itself a “The law ought to be serious form of emotional abuse which leads to able to protect children untold anguish and suffering by victims” like Kristy Bamu from being scapegoated as witches in the first place. We should not seek to act only after the by evil spirits, and that if you carry out damage is done and a child is seriously these awful acts the strong arm of the law harmed or killed because someone thought will be brought to bear on you.” they were a witch,” AFRUCA said. Mr. Umunna’s constituency of AFRUCA, in partnership with MP for Streatham, is one of the three constituenStreatham Chuka Umunna will host a cies representing Brixton, an area with one Parliamentary meeting on 18th April 2012 of the largest African Diaspora populations to discuss the branding of African children in the UK.

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Outstanding Black Christian women recognized at Wise Women Awards More than 250 people recently attended the 8th annual Wise Women Awards (WWA) in London. The event held at London Hilton Paddington Hotel on 17th March 2012 was an opportunity to hear about the amazing things Christian women across the denominational spectrum are doing in their churches and the wider community. Pastor Marjorie Esomowei, the brainchild behind the WWA shared her reasons for the event, and saluted women everywhere for their contributions to the church and society. The WAA aim to recognise the contribution of Christian women in church and society. The award winners were: Barbara Soetan (Young Woman’s Award); Evangelist Gladys Ogbiede (Mission Award); Una Chandler (Naomi Award); Carmen Anderson (Woman In The Community Award); Katherine Gray (Business Award); Beverly Levy Smith (Life Turnaround

Award); Lurine Cato (Music Award); Leah Charles-King (Media Award); and Pastor Celia Apeagyei-Collins (Woman In Christian Leadership). The audience enjoyed an uplifting speech from Angela Sarkis, a Charity Consultant and the first black woman to head international charity The YMCA. She encouraged women to remember that they are beautiful, to aim high and to support each other. The awards ceremony was moving and inspiring. Guests were able to get an insight into the work and personal journeys of both the winners and nominees, as the hosts for the evening, Marcia McPherson and Grace Eghomie, read out the stories of the nominees before the winner of each award was announced. Shock, surprise, gratitude to God and speechlessness describes some of the reactions of the nominees as their names were announced as award winners. Guest of honour for the event Doreen Lawrence OBE received a standing ovation as she stepped

Kim Elba brings Hollywood Glamour to London Kim Elba, the sought after Hollywood celebrity make-up artist will bring her make-up kit to UK where she’ll hold exclusive courses from September 2012. The former model, entrepreneur, style expert and motivational speaker runs a company called Make Up Your Mind which offers instructional courses to aspiring make-up artists.

With Hollywood’s clients including Geena Davis, Jenna Redgrave, Kimberley Elise, TLC’s Chilli, Gloria Govan, Capone, Rodney Perry, Idris Elba, Hugh Laurie, Nigel Havers, Lyfe Jennings and Robin Williams, Kim is ready to give London the touch of glamour with her exclusive make-up master courses. “I will be launching my

sought after one week intensive classes in London where I will be teaching some of the newest Hollywood techniques. I’m extremely excited to return to the UK where I resided for many years, and I can’t wait to teach all the aspiring make-up artists the wonderful and fulfilling world of Make-up Artistry,” said Kim. The beautiful mother who has a 10 year old daughter with Hollywood star and Golden Globe winning actor Idris Elba is also hoping to provide the make-up courses in London schools yearly. Prior to starting her own company, Kim worked for the BBC in London and at Colombia Tristar in Hollywood. She attributes much of her current success to her many years at these major studios, where she honed her skills and built lasting professional relationships. Kim is keen to share her skills with make-up artists aspiring to join the trade. We will soon feature an exclusive interview with Kim Elba on Pauline Long’s Celebrity Corner. For more information on the make-up courses please visit, http://twitter.com/MYMbeauty By Pauline Long

onto the stage to receive the Keep The Faith Woman of the Year

Award. There was also musical entertainment from Rachel Kerr,

Beverley Trotman and the Premier Gospel Choir.

From left to Right: Beverly Levy Smith, Lurine Cato, Shirley McGreal, Doreen Lawrence, Pastor Marjorie Esomowei, Charmaine Noble McClean, Comfort Beckley, Sharon Pennant, Katherine Gray, Leah Charles-King, Marcia Dixon. Back Row: Dionne Gravesande, Dianne Rhiney and Pastor Celia Apeagyei-Collins

Audition calls for Mzino Talent Contest

Mzino’s World Talent Contest Auditions will be held in London on 26th May 2012.

It is open to singers, lyricists, rappers, dancers, poets, comedians, etc who would like the world to see their talents. If you would you like the opportunity to work alongside well known industry professionals, and receive life changing opportunities such as recording sessions, music videos, touring opportunities, cash prizes, publishing deals, then make sure you participate in the auditions. Sharon Blaxtalions from Sharon Blaxtalions Artist Management will be one of the judges. Sharon’s company has invested heavily in numerous artists such as GMTA, Cashtastic, etc. Another big name in the judging panel is Young Don, CEO of Hit Makers. Young’s company has

worked with artists such as Amy Winehouse, Alesha Dixon and many more. Former dancer Kosher will also be one of the judges together with The Real Deal Comedy Jam.

The special guest will be Cashtastic, a talented lyricist who has been taking the music industry by storm. Mzino’s World Talent Contest Auditions will be held at the Husky Studios, 29a Amelia St London, SE17 3PY, UK. The event will be hosted by LL. For more information on how to enter, please visit www. mzinosworld. com or dial 07947324805. You may also send an email to: Info@mzinosworld.com. To enter if under 16, you must be accompanied by an adult who must give full written consent. The finalists will perform live at Conway Halls on 11th August 2012.

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Actress Chipo Chung to host Zimbabwe Achievers Awards Actress Chipo Chung will host this year’s Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA). The organisers said that Chipo will become the first official host of the Awards ceremony – now in its second year – marking a shift from last year’s event that saw multiple personalities take command of various segments of the event. The ZAA ceremony will be held on 28th April 2012 at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, London. It will recognise about 30 Zimbabwean movers and shakers for their accomplishments. “I’m thrilled to be a part of Zimbabwe’s biggest night in London. It all promises to be great fun,” Chipo said. “I attended the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards last year and was thrilled by the diversity of the community, both in the audience and those being honoured with nominations.” Chipo described Zimbabweans as “some of the most talented people in the world, multi-cultural and forward-looking”, adding that “It’s a great thing that we acknowledge and remember this.” Chipo, the former Dr. Who and Sherlock star was born as a refugee in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and is half-Zimbabwean and half-Chinese.

Actress Chipo Chung says she is thrilled to be coming to London to host this year’s Zimbabwe Achievers Awards

She spent her first two years in refugee camps in Mozambique with thousands of young people who were escaping the war in the then Rhodesia. Chipo was raised in Harare and developed her acting with the renowned theatre company Over the Edge. At 18, she moved to the United States where her mother Zimbabwe’s former minister of Education - Fay Chung, was working for the United Nations. She studied at Yale University before moving to the UK to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Since then she has starred in many TV, film and theatre projects. Meanwhile the ZAA has opened voting for the public on its website. The awards categories cover a cross section of genres from Business, Sports, Entertainment and Media. Nominees can be viewed at: zimachievers.com/view-nominees. Tickets to the prestigious event are available online at zimachievers.com/tickets.

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Tier 2 work permit holders can’t change employers without UKBA’s permission In a written response to Ian Paisley Jnr, MP for North Antrim, Mr. Green said that “Non European Economic Area (EEA) Nationals entering the UK to undertake employment are protected by UK employment law. They have the same employment rights as settled workers.” He, however, pointed out that if an immigrant loses a job under the Tier 2/work permit arrangements, then their leave to remain in the country is curtailed to give them 60 days to find alternative employment or make arrangements to leave the UK. “Non EEA nationals entering the UK to undertake employment do so on the basis of taking a specific job with a specific sponsor,” Mr. Green said. “Individuals can change employers but must obtain permis-

“Non EEA nationals entering the UK to undertake employment do so on the basis of taking a specific job with a specific sponsor. Individuals can change employers but must obtain permission from the UK Border Agency before doing so. This is to ensure that the job has been offered to resident workers and is at the appropriate skill level and being paid the appropriate rate” Immigration Minister Damian Green sion from the UK Border Agency before doing so. This is to ensure that the job has been offered to resident workers and is at the appropriate skill level and being paid the appropriate rate.” The minister said that the rule both safeguards opportunities for resident workers

Taxi drivers now eligible for enhanced criminal records check All taxi licensing authorities can now request enhanced criminal record checks before issuing licences to taxi and private hire vehicle drivers.

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Individuals who come to the UK on Tier 2 work permit arrangements can change employers but only after obtaining permission from the UK Border Agency, Immigration Minister Damian Green has said.

and mini-cabs. “Taxi drivers provide a vital service so it is only right that the public are confident proper checks have been carried out,” Criminal Information Minister Lynne Featherstone said. “Good recruitment practices are a key responsibility for all employers. These changes will ensure that licensing authorities have access to relevant information to make informed decisions before granting taxi licences.” Previously only drivers who regularly picked up vulnerable people, including children, were eligible for enhanced checks. The new change in rule will standardise this practice for all drivers. The announcement was welcomed by groups campaigning for women’s safety. “We encourage the public to use licensed minicabs and taxis and these changes will give licensing authorities the information necessary to ensure that the public who use them are as safe as possible,” Director of the Suzy Lamplugh Trust Linda Craig said.

and protects non EEA workers from being underpaid. “It is the UK Border Agency’s duty to ensure that non EEA nationals entering the UK comply with their terms and conditions of stay and sponsors adhere to the obligations to which

they have signed up. Where overseas workers and sponsors abuse the immigration rules the UK Border Agency will take appropriate compliance action,” Mr. Green said.

New migrant domestic worker rules will facilitate slavery - Campaigners New rules announced by Home Secretary Theresa May for domestic workers will facilitate slavery and trafficking, say human rights charities Kalayaan and Anti-Slavery International. Ms. May announced that from 6th April 2012, private servants working for diplomats will continue to be able to come to the UK under Tier 5 (Temporary worker International agreement), if sponsored by the diplomatic mission. But the mission will need to add a ‘sponsor note’ to the certificate of sponsorship assigned to a private servant, giving the name of the diplomat for whom the private servant will work. The private servant will only be able to work for this diplomat. They will not be able to change to work for another diplomat in the mission, and must leave the UK when the diplomat does (or earlier). The private servant will be able to stay for a maximum of five years. Campaigners have pointed out that migrant domestic workers are vulnerable to horrific abuse and

exploitation as has come to light in a number of recent high profile cases in the criminal courts. According to the campaigners, the changes would mean that any domestic workers able to escape abuse will immediately lose their right to reside in the UK, therefore greatly reduce the likelihood that they would seek help from the authorities for fear of being deported. This policy would lead to the victims becoming ‘illegal’ and perpetrators going unpunished. Campaigners believe that the removal of the legal right to escape an abusive situation would result in domestic workers, desperate to earn money for the survival of themselves and their families, to go underground and create an underclass of unprotected and undocumented workers not protected under UK labour laws. Jenny Moss, Community Advocate from Kalayaan, a London based organisation that supports migrant domestic workers, said: “This decision makes no sense, its effects are entirely disproportionate to its aims and runs counter to Prime Minister David Cameron’s commitment to fight-

ing slavery, made on Anti-Slavery Day in October last year.” Before the right to change employer was introduced, abuse was even higher with 39% of domestic workers reporting physical abuse, 12% reporting sexual abuse, 89% having no day off and 100% reporting having worked an average of 17 hours-a-day. Audrey Guichon, Domestic Work Programme Co-ordinator, Anti-Slavery International, said: “By tying domestic workers to one employer the Government will effectively be licensing slavery, allowing employers to bring workers to the UK without providing those same workers any way of challenging or escaping abuse if it occurs. These proposed changes would give unscrupulous bosses the power to threaten workers with deportation if they do not comply with whatever they demand.” In June 2011, the UK government was one of the eight countries, including Sudan, which did not vote in favour of a new international convention that would help protect domestic workers from abuse and slavery.

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10,000 people ask government to welcome refugees in UK Actors Colin Firth and Emma Thompson have joined over 10,000 people in asking the UK government to ensure refugees fleeing persecution and conflict are protected here. In signing the Refugee Council pledge, celebrities, MPs, peers, and over 10,000 people have declared they are proud the UK protects refugees, and are now asking the government to ensure refugees fleeing abuses in countries such as Syria and Iran are able to build a new home in safety here. Other celebrities who signed the pledge include Jon Snow, Esther Rantzen, Zoe Wanamaker, and Livia Firth. The petition was presented at an event in parliament on 15th March 2012 at which MPs and peers discussed the challenges facing refugees integrating in British communities, following the publication of the government’s controversial integration strategy. The event marked the end of a year of celebrating 60 years of protecting refugees

in the UK, with the anniversary of the UN Convention for Refugees - the international law that protects refugees’ rights - and of the Refugee Council which has been supporting refugees and asylum seekers in the UK since 1951. “My son escaped violence in his country, and I am thankful every single day that he did,” Actress Thompson said: “He was able to build a new life here - we have the UN Refugee Convention to thank for that. But it isn’t easy and refugees still aren’t treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. We must never forget the importance of giving people who have lost everything the chance to start again in a safe country and we can all do more to make the UK a welcoming place.” Donna Covey, Chief Executive of the Refugee Council said they were delighted that over 10,000 people signed their pledge in support of protecting refugees in the UK. “We urge the government to uphold its commitment to ensuring people who have fled horrors in their own country, like those we see taking place in Syria at the moment, are able to get the protection they need here,

and can start to rebuild their lives in safety,” Ms. Covey said. TV personality Esther Rantzen said: “When I was researching my relatives for the BBC’s Who Do you Think You Are I found out more about the terrifying experi-

ences and journeys that refugees are forced to make to survive. It was a humbling experience which made me realise why we must always do our utmost to be here for people escaping persecution.”

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Reduce corruption in order to develop, Africa advised Exclusive interview with Austin Aneke, author of “Technology and Corruption: The Missing and Morbid Links of Development in Africa” A new book argues that Africa must rediscover its place in technology and minimize corruption in order to develop.

“African institutions must be strengthened to make sure that no one person is above the law. The rule of law and absolute supremacy of the law must prevail. The problem here is that those who are supposed to lead in this direction are the thieves stealing all the money. They cannot strengthen institutions to fight their loot”

“Technology and Corruption: The Missing and Morbid Links of Development in Africa” by Austin Aneke, reveals that while Africa isn’t as technologically advanced as other continents, corruption in Africa is highly visible in world politics. Mr. Aneke believes this scenario embodies the necessary and sufficient conditions for perpetual underdevelopment. “Having lived in both developing and developed countries, I was inspired to discover the reasons why western countries are developed and African countries are not,” Mr. Aneke said. It was this curiosity that drove his enthusiasm in discovering the root cause and writing about it. “Repeating the technological revolution that happened in England is crucial to development,” Mr. Aneke said. “No country can achieve sustainable development without doing this. Moreover the minimization of the mismanagement of vital resources for development is crucial for sustainable development.”

Mr. Austin Aneke, Author of “Technology and Corruption: The Missing and Morbid Links of Development in Africa” Mr. Aneke is the director/editor of UK Immigrant Magazine, and has previously worked as comptroller in a West African population agency. He studied sociology at the University of Port-Harcourt in Nigeria. He also pursued a master’s degree in criminology at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. Mr. Aneke then proceeded to London where he studied law at London Metropolitan University. He lives in

London with his wife and three children. Here’s an exclusive interview he granted The AfroNews. Austin, are African leaders more corrupt than western leaders?

Africa’s development, while corruption is the morbid link. Africa must acquire her own manuscripts and minimize corruption in order to develop.

Yes, African leaders are hugely more corrupt if you compare the huge percentage of resources they steal, in relation to the overall resources of their countries. I live in a country in the West where MPs are refunding as little as £24.00 over claimed money. In my home country of Nigeria, the Nigerian anti-graft agency EFCC is looking for more than 8 billion Dollars of funds stolen by ex Governors, ministers and others.

What role can ordinary Africans play in fighting corruption?

What role do western leaders play in perpetuating corruption in Africa?

International organisations like the Global Financial Integrity (GFI) are working hard and exposing corruption in Africa. The campaign must go on for greater results.

Western leaders welcome stolen money from Africa with open hand. In particular, (in the book) I mentioned Switzerland - a known recipient of stolen money and goods from Africa. Most western countries are considered secrecy jurisdictions hiding secret money from Africa. Why is corruption in Africa highly visible? It is highly visible because the funds politicians steal is so huge, and they wallow in aggrandizement enjoying their loots. This makes it more visible. Where is the link between technology and corruption? Technology is the missing link of

They must keep whistle blowing and screaming loud about it. They must be interested in politics, and aspire to take offices to change things. What role can international organizations play in fighting corruption in African countries?

How can African institutions fight corruption? African institutions must be strengthened to make sure that no one person is above the law. The rule of law and absolute supremacy of the law must prevail. The problem here is that those who are supposed to lead in this direction are the thieves stealing all the money. They cannot strengthen institutions to fight their loot. “Technology and Corruption” is available at Amazon. By Stephen Ogongo Ongong’a

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Major changes to UK’s Immigration Rules Although changes are occurring in the Immigration Rules throughout the year, April is seen as a time when new changes do come into force. This year is no exception. As discussed in the last issue the Government have laid plans before Parliament detailing the changes to be made to the Immigration Rules. The following changes have been announced now and most will come into effect on 6th April 2012.

Tier 1 Tier 1 will see the closing of the Post Study worker route. This is a big blow to international students that value the opportunity to gain work experience after graduating. Although there will be the introduction of the Graduate Entrepreneur route, many students would not be able to meet the Rules for this.

Tier 2 Significant changes are being made to Tier 2. Those who entered on a Tier 2 visa after 6th April 2011 can only be granted a maximum of 6 years on this type of visa. Therefore Tier 2 visa hol-

ders will have to apply for settlement prior to reaching the 6 years. However applying for settlement is going to be difficult for many of those on a Tier 2 visa, with the introduction of the new minimum pay requirement of £35,000 if the appropriate rate for this employment is lower. This means that if the applicant is not earning a minimum of £35,000 when it comes to the time that they are looking to settle in the UK from April 2016 then they could be faced with leaving the UK and having to wait 12 months before they can apply to come to the UK under Tier 2. This will not only make it difficult for the applicants but also the employers. The reason that a person is granted the right to enter or remain in the UK under Tier 2 is because the vacancy that they are filling cannot be filled by the resident labour market. The employer has to spend a lot of time and money in filling these roles as it has to be advertised and candidates interviewed before the role is filled.

If these roles are filled by a migrant worker and the employee is with them for 5/6 years, at this stage if they are unable to offer them a salary of £35,000 then that employee will no longer be able to remain in the UK. It can be appreciated that few jobs, especially in the current economic climate can meet a salary of £35,000. In fact this would cripple many small businesses. However losing such employees will also have an effect on the business as they will have to advertise the position again and go through the recruitment and training processes. And the employee who will have established a life in the UK over that period of time will have to face returning. This does not feel as though it has been a thought out process by the government at a time when it should be helping small businesses to grow and expand. Most businesses will end up losing valuable employees who make a difference to their business.

Tier 4 – Students Changes that were announced in 2011 will be implemented this month. This includes tightening the time that can be spent studying at degree level and tightening work placement restrictions. Again these are all measures that punish those that are genuinely in the UK to study and further themselves. Currently the UK is seen as one of the top countries to come and study in. However with all the restrictions and increase in costs this may not be the case for long. This will not only damage the reputation of the UK but will also have a grave impact on the economic situation.

Tier 5 - Temporary workers Not many changes are being implemented to Tier 5. The main change is the length of time that temporary workers can remain

in the UK under certain Government Authorized exchange schemes to a maximum of 12 months. These schemes include interns, work experience and youth exchange programmes.

Changes in all tiers There are some changes which will apply to all the tiers. Firstly, curtailment will become mandatory where the applicant is no longer fulfilling the requirements of their visa. Also the level of leave a person has where curtailment will not be pursued will be reduced from 6 months to 60 days. Maintenance requirements will also be increased in all tiers between April and June 2012.

Visitors On a positive note a new visitor route is being introduced which will allow a small group of professional, artists, entertainers and sportspersons, to undertake short term, permitted paid engagements for up to one month In addition to all these, changes have also been made to overseas domestic workers and to those who are applying for an extension of leave. April is definitely the month for the dreaded changes. Everybody needs to make sure that they are aware of any changes that are due within their own categories to avoid breaching any laws or failing to meet requirements when it comes to extending their stay in the UK. Questions If you have any questions relating to an immigration issue that needs to be answered, please email Sejal on sejal@ dbslaw.co.uk quoting The AfroNews as the subject. Sejal will be answering a small selection of questions in each edition. By Sejal Karavadra, Head of the Immigration Department at DBS Law. Disclaimer: The above article is meant to be relied upon as an informative article and in no way constitutes legal advice. Information is offered for general information purposes only, based on the current law when the information was published in this newspaper. You should always seek advice from an appropriately qualified solicitor on any specific legal enquiry. For legal advice regarding your case, please contact DBS Law for a Consultation with a Solicitor by telephone on 0844 or by email on sejal@dbslaw.co.uk.

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Immigration and Human Rights Questions and Answers Question: I have been in the UK for nine years and have a partner and a child. My son is aged six years and was born in the UK. We are all overstayers. Is there anything we can do to obtain lawful status in the UK? Answer: Yes, you can make an application to regularise your legal status in the UK based on your having established both a private and family life and you can specifically seek to argue Article 8 ECHR 1998 which states: 1.Everyone has the right to respect for his private and family life, his home and his correspondence. 2.There shall be no interference by a public authority with the exercise of this right except such as is in accordance with the law and is necessary in a democratic society in the interests of national security, public safety or the economic well-being of the country, for the prevention of disorder or crime, for the protection of health or morals, or for the protection of the rights and freedoms of others.

ly have maintained and accommodated yourselves privately and without recourse to public funds, your lengthy residence, that you have assumingly not been in trouble with the police and have integrated into British society smoothly are all grounds to help make an application for regularisation of legal status. You should proceed with lodging an application under Article 8 ECHR 1998 and you should also obtain expert legal representation from a firm of specialist Immigration solicitors to assist you with the aim of regularising your legal status. This is because such applications require in-depth knowledge of Immigration law and policy as well as relevant case law.

Question: I know that my case is being processed under the “Legacy programme” but I’m very frustrated that UKBA have not yet decided my case and I heard the government charter was for UKBA to decide all Legacy cases by July 2011. What can I do to make UKBA decide my case without waiting The fact that you have a family unit in limbo?

and your son was both born and raised in the UK and that he is six years old is most helpful in terms of case law and legal argument to help regularise your family’s legal status. Recent changes in case law seek to protect the best interests of the child of a family in an Immigration context and assuming that you and your fami-

In such circumstances a family member retains a right of residence.

Question: I have been served with removal directions as I overstayed my visa by four years. I have been in the UK for the past 10 years. Can I appeal the removal decision? I don’t want to go back to Ivory Coast as my partner who I have been living with is here and has Discretionary Leave to Remain. We don’t have any children yet but we do want to get married. and Audit Unit are as follows: UKBA Case Assurance and Audit Unit Department 87 PO Box 306 Liverpool L2 0QN

Question: I was once married to an EEA national and obtained a five year residence permit based on my marriage which is due to expire in March 2014. However, we have recently separated and I’m worried the about my legal status.

Answer: Unfortunately Government did not satisfy its charter to conclude all cases outstanding under the Legacy Programme in July 2011. An overflow of cases remains unresolved and UKBA has established a department specifically assigned to clear through the backlog of these cases. This department is known as the Case Assurance and Audit Unit. You should write to this department Greenfields Solicitors are leading specialists with full details in Immigration, Nationality and Human Rights of your case and law. Our experienced Solicitors can help you provide them with in all aspects of Immigration law including: your Home Office » Visas reference number » Entry Clearance Applications (visitor, student, with any relevant marriage, fiancée, Tier, dependants) correspondence » Extensions to Remain in the UK for their attention » Appeals & Administrative Reviews » Overstayers and ask them to » Discretionary Leave and Long Residence make a decision » Human Rights in your case wi» PBS Tier visa applications thout further de» British Nationality & Citizenship lay and to pro» Removal/Deportation vide an acknow» Advocacy ledgment to your If you have an Immigration problem, please call our experienced legal request. It is also advisors to discuss your case. Our Solicitors provide advice through strongly recomconsultations at our London offices or by telephone. We have an excellent success rate and can help you secure your legal status in the UK. Contact mended that you our experts on: approach your local MP for their assistance and ask the MP to write to www.greenfieldssolicitors.com this same department. The UKBA "Greenfields Solicitors - the name you can trust in do tend to reply to Immigration law. Your success is our success". MP’s correspondence quite quic-

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Answer: Where divorce proceedings have not been implemented for at least three years (so the marriage lasted three years) and the EEA national spouse was exercising treaty rights, then it will be possible for an individual to make an application to “retain their right of residence” to remain in the UK. This effectively means that they can apply to remain in the UK for a further five years and if their application is granted by UKBA, then following completion of 10 years, the individual can apply for Permanent Residence and after a further one year of holding permanent residence they can then apply for Naturalisation as a British citizen. The law is as follows: A person who ceases to be a family member of a qualified person on termination of a marriage or civil partnership will retain a right of residence if: 1) the marriage or partnership lasted for at least three years immediately before the initiation of proceedings for divorce, annulment or dissolution, and 2) the parties to the marriage or civil partnership had resided in the UK for at least one year during the duration of the marriage or civil partnership, or 3) the former spouse or civil partner of the qualified person has custody of the children or a right of access to the children in the UK, or 4) there are particularly difficult circumstances (such as domestic violence) justifying the retention of the right of residence.

Answer: An appeal gives an individual the opportunity to present their case before an Immigration Judge in the UK. In practice it is often the best way to argue that a person should be granted leave to remain in the UK as the person can present oral evidence at an appeal hearing and have their witnesses also provide evidence which the Immigration Judge will consider on an individual case-by-case basis. The fact that you have been in the UK for a lengthy period of time of 10 years and that you were lawfully here for the majority (6 years) and overstayed the minority will allow you to rely on an argument under Article 8 ECHR 1998, specifically with respect to the private life you have established here. If you have been living in the UK with your partner then this will also strengthen your argument on the strength of the ties you have developed in the UK and also argue why you cannot relocate. If your partner is not a citizen of Ivory Coast, then an additional argument would be that your removal would cause the breakdown of a serious relationship as it is unlikely that your partner would be able or willing to locate to Ivory Coast owing to language barriers, employment opportunities and her strength of ties in the UK. You should proceed with the appeal but you should also obtain expert legal representation from a firm of specialist Immigration solicitors to assist you with the aim of regularising your legal status. This is because such appeals can be complex and require professional advice to help obtain the best outcome. By Raheela Hussain, Principal Solicitor of Greenfields Solicitors. Disclaimer: The above article is meant to be relied upon as an informative article and in no way constitutes legal advice. Information is offered for general information purposes only, based on the current law when the information was published in this newspaper. For legal advice regarding your case, please contact Greenfields Solicitors on 020 8884 1166 for a Consultation with a Solicitor.

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Africa backs Okonjo-Iweala for World Bank President The African Union (AU) has sectoral issues, ranging from agrinominated Dr. Ngozi Okonjo- culture to health, education and Iweala for the post of World Bank infrastructure. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala has honed President.

her diplomatic skills as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs during the course of her career. She has worked extensively on Africa, but she combines this with experience of handling Emerging Economy/Middle-Income country issues across the globe, having had deep involvement with World Bank’s work program and other initiatives in East Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, Middle East and North Africa. She has also led numerous initiatives of the World Bank, including the Global Food Price Crisis Response Program, the Global Agricultural and Food Security Program, the South-South Knowledge Exchange Program, and the Stolen Assets Recovery (STAR) Initiative. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala is also globally known for her work on gender issues, focusing on economic empowerment of girls and women, for which she has won global recognition. She has earned tremendous respect and credibility working with major shareholders of the World Bank in different capacities, who Dr. Okonjo-Iweala “possesses acknowledge her deep pasundisputed credentials in terms of sion for development and strong drive for results. her technical and managerial As Chair of IDA 16 expertise, as well as a strong track Replenishment under World Bank’s record as a development profes- President Zoellick, she led negotiasional, both inside and outside the tions that culminated in the contribution of $49.3 Billion by donor World Bank” countries to assist the poorest countries. African Union Commission “The challenge of addressing development in today’s complex

Dr. Okonjo-Iweala “possesses undisputed credentials in terms of her technical and managerial expertise, as well as a strong track record as a development professional, both inside and outside the World Bank,” the African Union Commission (AUC) said. The AUC’s support reinforces the decision of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, who, at their meeting in Addis Ababa on 26th March 2012, endorsed Dr. OkonjoIweala as Africa’s sole candidate for the Presidency of the World Bank. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala has spent more than two decades in the World Bank, rising through the ranks to the top management level as Managing Director. She also has a rich experience of managing a very complex economy. As Minister of Finance for Nigeria – Africa’s most populous country, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala has demonstrated capacity to successfully drive reforms, having dealt effectively with a variety of issues. In her recent expanded role as Coordinating Minister for the Economy, she has also been adept in managing cross-

The entire Africa is fully behind Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala world requires a multi-sectoral expertise,” the AUC said. “It requires a demonstrated ability to draw on knowledge, expertise and experience in a wide range of areas, and to manage the interplay of these. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala’s impeccable credentials, including depth and breadth of knowledge, rich and varied experience, make her eminently qualified and the best candidate for

the post of World Bank President. She epitomizes the kind of visionary leadership, courage and innovation needed for the Bank today. She will hit the ground running in leading the Bank.” On behalf of all African countries, the AUC said it was “pleased to endorse Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s candidacy in the strongest possible terms.”

Elections in Senegal prove “African democracy is alive” The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) in the European Parliament has hailed the victory of Macky Sall in Presidential elections in Senegal saying it is a proof that “African democracy is alive”.

Senegal’s President-elect Macky Sall

Guy Verhofstadt, President of ADLE said: “The democratic credentials of Senegal have been proven unequivocally by Macky Sall’s victory in these elections. In a region beset by unrest, insecurity and civil war, Senegal serves as a lesson in democracy.

The new President can count on our continued support in developing Senegal. I am happy to say African democracy is alive.” Louis Michel, MEP saluted the former President Abdoulaye Wade “for his dignified, responsible and constructive attitude to the outcome of the election.” The results of the elections in Senegal, Mr. Michel said, show that the Senegalese are willing to hold “Senegal up as a bastion of democracy.” He congratulated President Sall and expressed full support for his “political project to build a state which reconciles the neces-

sary social infrastructure with individual freedoms.” Mr. Michel said that President Sall shares his vision of Liberalism, which he believes is “the only political doctrine that incorporates a global idea of common well-being and creates the conditions for the well- being of everyone.” “I am convinced that a Liberal Africa which reconciles peace, prosperity, justice and turns its back on fatalism, neutrality and indifference deserves its place on the international stage,” Mr. Michel added.

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Jamaica to review JCF’s policy on use of force “The police are determined to rid the force of anyone who would abuse the powers that have been entrusted to them. There are not many bad officers, but every bad officer discredits the entire police force, and the nation,” Mr. Bunting said. He pointed out that across the whole of Jamaica, every officer is now being regularly reminded that they are always accountable, and that they are expected to show zero tolerance for any abuse of police powers. “Let me also say very clearly that the great majority of police officers are brave and conscientious people, who sometimes have to put their lives at risk to defend the people of Jamaica. We are going to give these officers our full and undivided support,” the Security Minister said. Mr. Bunting also informed that the Government will be ensuring that the JCF receives better training in non-lethal options, has access to a wider range of non-lethal weapons, and that every officer understands how to respond to threats in a proportionate manner, and does not resort to deadly force except when it is absolutely unavoidable. “These reforms are designed to ensure that the police force has the respect and trust of every community, that police officers will be able to do their duty to protect the innocent, without putting themselves at extreme risk, and at the same time will be

able to relentless“It is very important that the ly pursue the police retain the full confidence vicious criminals of the society, which means that who have done so they must be ready to account for much harm to this their actions to society. Every use nation,” the of lethal force has to be investiMinister said. gated, explained and justified,” He further Mr. Bunting said. stated that the The Minister emphasised that Government will the Government will ensure that be holding the all police officers have clear operCommissioner of ating procedures that will help to Police, and the minimise the use of deadly force. High Command, In the first three months of accountable for a this year, 56 persons have been reduction in the killed by police officers. This is level of police the same as for the first quarter of fatal shootings. 2011, and significantly less than To this end, in the first quarter of 2010. the Ministry of “We agree that this figure is National Security much too high, and must be will be holding Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting says “The reduced further. The loss of life discussions with is always a tragedy. It is deeply police are determined to rid the force of anyone who would the Police traumatic for families and comabuse the powers that have been entrusted to them” S e r v i c e munities. No one should have to Commission, the experience the grief, loss and a terrible toll on this nation. As part of this Police Civilian Oversight Authority, the commitment, we are going to take all nec- pain of losing a child,” Mr. Bunting said. Strategic Review Implementation essary steps to ensure that the JCF becomes In his comments, Opposition Committee, and the Police Commissioner one of the most respected, trusted institu- Spokesperson on National Security, Delroy to develop an appropriate performance tions in Jamaica,” Mr. Bunting said. Chuck, expressed his condolences to measure and targets in this area, similar to The Minister pointed out that every “innocent victims” who may have died as the broader targets that have been set for police force in the world is authorised to a result of the action of police officers. the reduction of crime and violence in the use deadly force when it is the only way to “No doubt every death, whether from society. gunmen or policemen, is something that save innocent lives, while noting that sociIn the meantime, the Minister said he ety grants police officers this power, the nation condemns, especially when the has met with a delegation of protestors because police officers may have to make circumstances may well be that something comprising members of civil society decisions in a fraction of a second, often in unlawful or illegal has taken place,” Mr. groups and families of victims of police extremely stressful circumstances, when a Chuck said. fatal shootings. delay could easily result in the death of the “The Government of Jamaica is com- police officer, or of a hostage, or of an By Latonya Linton, mitted to reducing the level of crime and innocent bystander. JIS Reporter violence in Jamaica, which has taken such

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The Government of Jamaica is to undertake a review of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) policy on the Use of Force, Minister of National Security, Hon. Peter Bunting has disclosed.

Respect legacy of forefathers, Governor-General urges Jamaicans Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called on Jamaica to respect the legacy of the forefathers and the foundation they have laid for nation building, even while embracing the future.

Governor-General of Jamaica, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen

The Governor-General, who was addressing a luncheon meeting at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel on 22nd March 2012, following a tour of the parish, said “the work that our forebearers have put in, their attitude and relationships, their hopes, determination to leave something for posterity, should never be missed by this generation.”

He noted that with technology and the fast pace of activities today, it is easy to focus on instant results and forget the foundations that generate these results. “We must be careful that we do not forget the people who have mentored us, and have built the places that we now inhabit,” he stated. The Governor-General noted further that studies have shown that technological advances and the gadgets that come with them can cause humans to become less competent at communicating with each other, which can negatively impact the quality of human interaction. He said that everything possible should be done to preserve personal relationships that have been established, as they are essential for human development. The Governor-General further encouraged the present generation to strive to leave the places they now occupy better than how they found them, and to measure success not only by what is visible, but also by the obstacles that are overcome to

achieve results. Turning his attention to the crime situation, Sir Patrick said Jamaicans “must do everything possible to contain the monster of crime and violence, and reduce that as much as possible.” He stated that crime and violence have the potential of reducing the quality of relationships and disrupting economic and social stability. He made a call for all Montegonians to assist in strengthening the community institutions, such as the home, the church, the schools and other community structures, so that they can assist in playing a significant role in molding the lives of the youth, and inculcate in them, sound values. The luncheon meeting included justices of the peace, lay magistrates, representatives from the judiciary, and members of the business sector in St. James. By Bryan Miller, JIS Reporter

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ENTERTAINMENT

Nudity in Nollywood movies pathetic, says filmmaker Teco Benson Teco Benson, a Nigerian filmmaker has criticized nudity in Nollywood movies describing it as “pathetic”. In an interview with Nollywoodgossip, he said that excessive use of nudity in Nollywood movies portrays the decay in the society. Teco is from Anambra State. He is a Christian married with children. Teco, please brief us on how you ventured into the world of entertainment. I got into the film industry in 1994; two years after the historic “Living in Bondage” made its debut. Prior to that, I was into civil service. Out of interest and gravitational pull of destiny, I

delved into the industry first of all as an actor, and eventually as producer/director. What are the challenges you faced when you first started? When I started, my major challenge was the absence of books and training materials. Majority of the work was learnt practically in the field. I felt a strong push to study some basic theoretical frameworks of film making and storytelling. Eventually, this first challenge was overcome when I started travelling outside the country to receive training and invest in books/training materials. The second challenge was how to maintain the two jobs, film making and civil service. The salary from civil service, though never enough gives a kind of security

and confidence unlike film making which means I have to be on my own. But in 1997, I overcame the fear and resigned, a decision I am so glad with till tomorrow.

Achums, Patrick Doyle, Regina Askia (gave her the first home video work), Richard Mofe Damijo, Emma Edokpayi, Zulu Adigwe, etc.

What have been your challenges so far?

Which film would you say has been your biggest budget investment for a single movie?

Funding, piracy, distribution, and high cost of ancillary equipment/services. How scripts?

you

get

“State of Emergency” then, but now “Blood in The Lagoon”, my new work.

your

failure of the role models to live up to expectation. Unfortunately, the audience prefers to see such movies, hence the reason money conscious producers cash in on the opportunity to exploit that. What do you think of the movie industry of today compared to when you first started? There is remarkable improvement as well as some remarkable decay.

How do you get your funds? Which is the first movie you produced/directed?

I write and at the same time source and buy great scripts from great writers.

I get funding from investors, and sometimes I fund the movies myself.

Who are the actors/actresses you first worked with?

Which movie brought you to limelight?

Those days it was people like Liz Benson, Bob Manuel, Sandra

My very first produced movie “Compromise”, but the following movies amplified me. “Suicide Mission”, “Scores To Settle”, “State of Emergency”, “Mission to Nowhere”, “The Senator”, “War Front”, “The Price”, etc.

What’s your advice to the youth or upcoming actors/ actresses?

Which of your movies brought you your first award?

Are you married or seeing someone?

“The Price”. Tell us briefly about your current project. “Blood in The Lagoon” is a unique story that will blow the minds of the audience. A rags to riches story with the earlier part set in the slum of Makoko in Yaba where people live in, urinate/defecate, bath and survive in water. Shooting there was the biggest challenge of my life. It stars Omotola, Ufoma Ejenabor, Okey Uzoeshi, Eddie Ugboma, Bobby Michael, Cassandra Odita, Ben Nwosu, etc.

Mr. Teco Benson, Nollywood filmmaker says nudity in Nollywood movies is “pathetic. It’s a portrayal of the decay in our society, and the failure of the role models to live up to expectation”

The first movie I produced was called “Compromise”, but the first I produced and directed was called “Waterloo”.

To be educated, consistent, patient, focused and hard working.

Very married with visible evidence — five boys. Your greatest achievement? Difficult to pinpoint. God has really done a lot in my life. Your most cherished asset? The wisdom and understanding to survive and navigate through life, marriage and the murky waters of entertainment industry. How do you relax?

What do you think of the nudity now rocking Nollywood?

Browsing and researching, watching movies and playing with my wife and kids.

It’s pathetic. It’s a portrayal of the decay in our society, and the

By Aniema Akpabio, Nollywoodgossip

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ENTERTAINMENT

Ayanna Witter-Johnson

Charismatic musician and fantastic stage performer Ayanna Witter-Johnson is a compelling jazz/blues cellist. Her poetic song writing skills are laid over a bed of music that leaves you spellbound.

story telling, in a blues musical style, and is laced with poetry and historical references. Ayanna is an edutainer of the highest quality. As well as being a poet, cellist, pianist, guitarist, composer and singer songwriter, she also has the endearing Dubbed “a pioneer of black folk quality of being a very witty storyteller. music”, her charismatic presence on stage “I am currently writing new material is as engaging as her music and her perfor my forthcoming debut album, based formance in front of a sold old crowd at upon my two year experience in New the Forge in Camden is a credit to her talYork. Reflecting upon this time, I now see ent as an artist. it clearly as a story and I wanted to take I see my music as “a joyous journey the audience on part of that journey with through a landscape of unique stories that me,” Ayanna says. express my experience as a 21st century Ayanna’s concert is thoroughly enjoywoman, comparing it to that of my 19th able. She is a talent that stands out from century ancestors,” Ayanna says. “My the slew of artists that are industry made. songs are a rich mix of soul, jazz and clasAyanna’s charismatic style and audisical music, held together by the strength ence engagement should be witnessed of the blues.” firsthand. Without doubt, she is a very The concert is played through Ayanna’s talented musician and singer. AYANNA WITTER-JOHNSON’S Her most recent release is “Truthfully” (EP) proLINKS duced by MarcMac (4Hero), but look out for her debut www.ayannamusic.com album in January 2013. www.facebook.com/AyannaWJ Ayanna staged more www.twitter.com/AyannaWJ than seven concerts in the UK last month including www.youtube.com/AyannaWJ one at the Barbican. www.serious.org.uk/artists/ayanna-witter-

johnson

By Oran Blackwood

Ayanna Witter-Johnson on stage at the Forge in Camden

“Ten Ten” by May7ven, Queen of Afrobeats takes UK by storm A new single by a young UK based Nigerian musician has made history by becoming the first hit by a female Afrobeats artist to be playlisted on mainstream radio in the UK. “Ten Ten” by May7ven was recently playlisted on one of the UK’s leading urban radio stations Choice FM. Not only was the massive single playlisted, it was placed straight into the radio station’s A-list - a mean feat even for some urban UK records, talk less of an Afrobeats record. The record - itself a clever dance mix infused with Afrobeats drums, heavy synths and a very commercial vocal sound - has been making waves in clubs and dance floors up and down the country for a while now and is now poised to chal-

lenge for a UK chart position when it is released properly in the coming months. “Ten Ten” is inspired by an old school playground game in Nigeria. Hailed as the first lady of Afro-beats,

May7ven, is a multi-talented, singer/songwriter, dancer and producer on a mission to break a cleverly Afrobeats pop infused track into the UK singles charts. Following the release of singles “Hands Up” and “Take off my clothes/Bo Aso La Ra Mi” in 2008/2009 topping the European & African MTV charts, May7ven, known for her elaborate and energetic stage performances has been touring extensively throughout the world. She has supported and opened shows for Akon, Sean Paul, Ginuwine, J. Holiday, Joe, D’banj and much more including making special requested performances for the Jackson family, the President of Nigeria, President of Angola and super brands including Mobile giants Globalcom, GSM, Nigerian Breweries, Zain, MTN and Nigerian Idol eviction show. She most recently stormed the stage at the sold out Afrobeats Festival at the HMV Apollo and Afrobeats Sunday at the 02 with ICEPRINCE in January 2012.

May7ven’s monster of a single “Ten Ten” is already a favourite of the likes of Choice FM’s DJ Abrantee who featured the track on his Afrobeat Mix tape. He is often heard reloading and blasting “Ten Ten” during his Afrobeats Radio show. May7ven’s big fans include Lethal B and Tinchy Stryder who have tweeted about “Ten Ten” and Donaeo who is eager to remix her hit and many more. She is also the only female in one of the biggest remixes of 2012 featuring Dotstar, ICEPRINCE, Wizkid and Dr Sid on the track “Expensive”. May7ven is a major part of the new wave about to hit the UK. Complete with her trend setting looks, style and most importantly killer vocals, she is ready to set the UK on fire with her dance skills often compared to Ciara, Beyonce and Janet Jackson, with an African twist. The Evening Standard has even described her as the ‘African Beyonce’.

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LIFESTYLE & RELIGION

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Implement alcohol strategy now, government told

A coalition of national Churches and charities, including the Church of England, has welcomed the government’s plans to enforce a minimum unit price on alcohol sales. They have however warned that a long delay on implementation could cost lives. The groups wrote to Prime Minister David Cameron back in February asking him to introduce a minimum unit price, and have made a range of resources on the issues available as part of their Measure

for Measure campaign. Mr. Cameron is proposing to introduce a minimum price of 40 pence per unit on all alcohol sold in England and Wales. However, the exact details and time frame for implementation remain unclear. “We are delighted that the Government is resisting pressure from the drinks industry to take the action that is needed,” said Ruth Pickles, Vice President of the Methodist Conference, and a former alcohol misuse counsellor. “This move will save not only money, but lives.”

Studies conducted at Sheffield University indicate that introducing a minimum unit price will have a dramatic affect on problem drinking, with only a minimal impact on moderate drinkers. The researchers estimate that over ten years a 40 pence minimum unit price will save the nation £546 million in healthcare costs, £140 million in crime costs, £80 million due to workplace absence and £2.5 billion due to unemployment. The savings would be even higher should the Government choose to introduce a minimum unit price of 50 pence. However, Churches and charities have warned that a delay in implementing a new policy will only worsen the damage caused by cheap alcohol to individuals and communities. “The evidence speaks for itself,” added Ms Pickles. “We see no reason for a delay in implementing the measures when so many academics and health professionals are backing the move. We cannot act quick enough to save lives and safeguard the vulnerable. “Things weren’t always like this. Over recent decades, Britain has developed an unhealthy drinking culture, fuelled by a drinks industry which aggressively markets its products. We would also like to see broader action taken to address the root causes of this damaging culture.” A survey conducted in December last year revealed that 61% of UK adults believe that excessive drinking is a problem (from minor to major) in their neighbourhood. The survey commissioned by the Methodist Church and their partners

HPA: 9,000 new TB cases reported in 2011 Last year 9,042 new cases of tuberculosis (TB) were reported in the UK, provisional figures released by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) show. Compared to provisional numbers reported in 2010 (8,587), this is a five per cent increase. The figures, released in the HPA’s annual TB newsletter show that the main burden of this infection is still in London with 3,588 cases reported in 2011, accounting for 40 per cent of the UK total. According to the provisional data, country of origin was recorded in 8,453 new cases, and almost three quarters (6,270) were in non-UK born people. TB is an infection caused by bacteria. It usually affects the lungs, but can affect other parts of the body. TB is transmitted

when someone who has the infection coughs or sneezes, but it requires close prolonged contact in order to spread from person to person. Professor Ibrahim Abubakar, head of the TB section at the HPA, said: “Despite the observed increase in TB cases in 2011, this provisional data should be interpreted with caution because numbers are likely to change due to late notifications and de-notification of cases. It is therefore too

early to determine whether this is a return to the upward trend of cases seen in the past two decades in the UK.” P r o f e s s o r Abubakar noted that those in hard to reach and vulnerable groups, particularly migrants, homeless people, problem drug users and prisoners, continue to be disproportionately affected by TB. It is therefore crucial to put in place specific strategies to address this, he said. “In order to reduce TB cases in the future, it’s very important that health commissioners, especially in parts of the country with the highest rates of TB, prioritise the delivery of appropriate clinical and public health TB services,” Professor Abubakar said.

“We see no reason for a delay in implementing the measures when so many academics and health professionals are backing the move. We cannot act quick enough to save lives and safeguard the vulnerable. Things weren’t always like this. Over recent decades, Britain has developed an unhealthy drinking culture, fuelled by a drinks industry which aggressively markets its products” Ms. Ruth Pickles, Vice President of the Methodist Conference, and a former alcohol misuse counsellor asked people to judge the effects of alcohol on the area within walking distance from their home, or where they use local facilities.

KEY FACTS ABOUT TB • TB can be fatal if not treated • TB is usually curable with a six-month course of antibiotics which must be completed • Not completing the full course can encourage drug resistance • TB disease develops slowly in the body over a period of several months • Symptoms are: fever and night sweats, persistent cough, weight loss, blood in your sputum (phlegm or spit) at any time, a lack of appetite, fatigue and a general sense of feeling unwell • The infection requires prolonged and close contact in order to spread from person to person • Under half of cases in the UK have the infectious form of the disease • Most cases present little or no risk to others • It is very uncommon to catch TB from a child with the disease • TB treatment is free for the patient in the UK

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