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AFROASIA CONNECT MAGAZINEwww.AfroAsiaConnect.com.my Issue 01 - December 2013Contents
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WHERE ARE THE ELIGIBLE AFRICAN MENInsight into the world of African Men Living in Asia
KUALA LUMPURThe Future of Business in Asia
RAISING AFRICANChildren in Malaysia .(Experiences)
NIGERIAN IDOL2013 WINNER
OMAR TEEBrief Interview with omar tee
04 AFRICANO GROUP Africano Restaurant and bar /Hair salon
10 EDITOR PAGE The ceo himself gives a brief introduction to the cause and meaning of Afro-Asia Connect magazine.
14 BRIEF INTERVIEW with Mr Tunde R. Adeyemi . Africa’s top business pioonier in Malaysia.
16 GRACE ELEGANCE Hair Salon (the best African Hair Stylist in K.L)
19 FASHION BUSINESS Get to know more about the business aspect of the fashion
23 SHOPPING ADVENTURE Tips on how to shop wisely and more efficiently at mega city malls
24 OMOBA RELIABLE Know more about Omoba reliable ventures.
26 OMAR TEE Read more about Malaysian based,Nigerian star artiste “Omar tee”.
28 KUALA LUMPUR The fastest rising economy in Asia.
30 RAISING AFRICAN Children in malaysia (Real life experiences African parents go through)
32 GOODY FOODY Food & Grocery Cafe. Dine in a secure and comfortable environment with all exclusive African cusine.
36 RESTAURANT MINT All new and Exclusive African Restaurant.
38 KINGSLEY&ESTHER WEDDING The Latest newly weds in town(EVENT PICS)
40 MALAYSIAN GETAWAY Tourist Islands and Places.
44 TOP 10-UNIVERSITIES we compile a list of the best universities in malaysia for international students to study.
48PLANNING AHEAD to build a foundation for success
52WHERE ARE the eligible African men (What it takes to be an eligible African Man)
56 GADGETS 2013 new gadgets we are all excited about this year 2013
58 DIVINE VISITATION Pastor E.A Adeboye divine visitation to Malaysia.
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GADGET 2013your favourite Gadget Collections
DANGOTEInvest Massively in East Africa
64 INVEST IN Nigeria ,the future of development in West-Africa.
68ALPHA BLESS Hari Raya celebration at alpha bless Cafe.
72 CLINIC PAKAR Best place to get all your medical needs attented to.
76 KEN HOWARD Thanksgiving service at reconciliation embassy Global.
84 WHY AFROASIA? 10 reasons to advertise with us.
90 AFRICAN EMBASSIES in Malaysia (list of all African Embassies in Malaysia with address and telephone)
PRESIDENT, CEO/ FOUNDER
Mr Joshua O.Dawodu
MAGAZINE PATRON
KEN HOWARD THEO
MARKETING MANAGERKingsley Chimeke
COMMUNICATION MANAGEROluwaseun Odu
EDITORIAL DIRECTORMercy Mulaki
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNERRichard B. Agbor(Flycity Multimedia)
PHOTO COORDINATORFred Photography
COPY EDITORSJohn / Lai Boon yee
CONTRIBUTORSBello Aliero, fabian ,David, Francis,
Afro-AsiaDESIGNED BY FCG
INTRODUCTIONAfro Asia Connect is a International magazine dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of African Lifestyle in Asia, health and wellbeing, parenting and family, and much more.Afro Asia Connect magazine is a celebration of African Culture in Asia with a unique indigenous twist, we offer an insight into the life of Africans Living in Asia in an intelligent, meaningful and inspirational manner.
“Empowering AfricansLiving in Asia”
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DESTINATION UGANDAFollow us as we take you to places in uganda you will love to visit
MERCY MULAKISPECIAL THANKS TO OUR STAFF
AfroAsia mastermind Stay Positive
TheEditor in his Own words
Ihave always believed in the power of the media and publicity, and I make no apologies for it. There is no point in building a better mousetrap
if nobody knows it. ~Billy Butlin (1899-1980), from the Billy Butlin Story.
These words has been around for decades, and hold their relevance still in a much transformed world. It remains to be verified if any valid opposing argument holds sway. The magazine AfroAsia Connect has emerged with a somewhat stalwart, self-assigned task of projecting business with the sole aim of placing them in the public eyes and consciousness. In a way, if you pay it enough mind, advertisement guarantee business boom; and this is the driving force from which AfroAsia Connect took flight. We strongly believe business would be a lot more self-sustaining and viable with the right projection, this projection is an art, not science and we at AfroAsia Connect have got it mastered.
It’s our very first edition! Did you just scream “Hurray” with us? Thanks. This project has taken a lot to come by. Without the ever-stay-afloat attitude of The Team: Kingsley Chiemeke, Oluyemi Fredrick B, Mercy Kokushubira Mulaki, Joshua O. Dawodu, Odu Oluwaseun, we’d still be in our embryonic state of idea and vision. I’m just here smiling, the aficionado, feeling privileged to present to you the magazine, AfroAsia Connect the window to a world of possibilities. We’re here. We’re special. We know.
I specially appreciate, though! words are overtly lacking here, the immense contributionof the Managing Director, Joshua O.Dawodu.His contributions are indescribable. The team holds you in high esteem, Sir.
Afro-Asia Connects
the window to a world of possibilities
And to you our readers from Malaysia, Nigeria and the world over, we apprecaite you. We hold this endearment to heart.
Merci! It is our hope that the pages fascinate you. Turn the pages with us even as we with time, turn onto our next episode.
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What you should know about Africans Living in Asia.Asian Companies are Known to flow in substandard products to Africa,especially Nigeria and it has become a great concern to our governments.
BY Mr Joshua O.Dawodu
The African population is of about 1.8 million, 70% of this
population are business men while the rest are students
and few of them are travellers. From the Malaysian forum
magazine Harian Metro said “Africans are no longer just
customers at brothels and Bukit Bintang part of kuala lumpur,
now many of them are the one running the business.
In Malaysian yellow page today, there are lots of Africans
listed who operate restaurants, bars and also they have a
list of customers and patronage, this exclude other business
which i have not included in this survey.
On the other side some Malaysians are interested in
doing business with Nigerians and this has become a mass
following.
The interview below was between Mrs. Norhaliza Halid,
Malaysian Trade Commissioner, with Stanley Ihedigbo on her
mission to Nigeria to find a new market for her home country
products and other related issues, on January 19th 2013.
Excerpts:
What brought you and your team to Nigeria?
We came to Nigeria because Malaysian manufacturers are
looking for new marketers for their products. We are one of
the biggest economies in South East Asia, as we have moved
from agriculture to manufacturing country so our people are
so eager to find a new market.
We want to be competitive, we want our presence in Africa
especially Nigeria as it is one of the fastest growing economy
country in Africa. So we are here to expose Malaysian
business people to the African market and establish
relationship with Nigerians. There are huge opportunities for
Malaysians in this country.
Apart from your visit, what is the relationship between
Malaysia and Nigeria before now?
Nigeria is a new market for the Malaysian manufactures,
mostly we export our products to other countries such as
USA, Europe, Asia and for Nigeria exportation is very low.
But we really need relationship with Africa, as for Nigeria and
my country has similar histories from British independent,
we are both English speakers and also our products are the
same, whatever we produce in Malaysia has its market here in
Nigeria.
What other plans do the Malaysian business people have
for the country after introducing their products to Nigeria
market?
I believe this is the initial stage; we want to find a right
partner first, build a trust and also find the right supplier.
Once we have a good relationship, any of the companies
will have interest to start little investment in terms of
technology, knowledge transfer and supply raw materials.
Asian countries are known to flow in substandard products
to Africa, especially Nigeria and it has become a great
concern to our government.
What should we expect from your manufacturers in terms
of standard and quality?
We are here to share with your country Malaysian products
which are of very high quality, we produce good quality
products affordable to lower, middle and high class earner.
We produce high quality products because we have the
technology and manpower. And I know Nigeria will benefit
alot from our country.
What is the trade relationship between your country and
Nigeria, in terms of volume?
Malaysia’s bilateral trade with Nigeria valued
$167.53million in 2012 as of January to September,
according to the department of Statistics of Malaysia,
the major exports to your country are palm oil, chemical
and chemical products, machinery, appliance and parts,
transport equipment and processed food. While our major
imports from Nigeria are metalliferous ores and metal
scraps, crude rubber, manufactures of metal and others.
What can Nigeria Learn from Malaysia economy?
Well, to develop your local manufacturing industries,
provide various incentives to attract more investment into
the country. Create conducive and enabling environment.
Are you aware that there are infrastructure challenges in
the country and how are you going to cope with it?
For us to convince Malaysians to invest here, we believe
Nigeria will improve in infrastructure facilities, mainly in
adequate power supply and water supply. The labour force
that will attract foreigners to come, should be resolved by
the government authority in the country.
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But in the same situation of
infrastructural challenges, do some
of the Asian Countries like China and
others come and invest in the country?
The Chinese are everywhere; they
have resources and connection with
African countries including Nigeria. I
Know my people are ready to establish
a relationship with Nigeria and get the
right partner that will help them or
guide them on how to invest.
As you are here in person to find out
possible way to bring in your people to
the country and establish relationship,
what guidance will you give Nigerians
that are interested to partner with the
Malaysian business people?
I don’t know if Nigerians are aware
of what we can offer them, they
should come to Malaysia and see
for themselves the potential and
opportunities we have as a country.
We as an associate we can assist and
arrange meetings with more people
who are really interested to partner
with Nigerians, and we can also help
Nigerians to create ideas on what can
be done in Nigeria.
We are inviting Nigerians to partner
with Malaysians, because there are
lots of advantages both can share,
and I am assuring you that the two
countries will benefit from each other
as the fastest growing economy in the
continents.
COILED FROM THE DARTMOUTH BUSINESS JOURNAL
FDI in Africa is predicted to reach
$150 billion by 2015, compared to just
$84 billion in 2010, the vastly under-
realize productive potential of many of
the Africans nations, coupled with an
expected GDP growth rate of around
6%over the next couple of years,
makes Africa a very attractive prospect
for investment.
Malaysia and India are also eagerly
investing in Africa, primary in the
natural resources sector but also
increasingly in the manufacturing
and services sectors. Most of the
investors have set their sight on the
Federal Republic of Nigeria as African
most populous country. Nigeria is
the second largest oil reserves and
has a very promising growth outlook.
By 2015 Nigeria will become worth
recipient of foreign capital receiving
anywhere from $10-$12 billion
per year. Nigeria must improve its
economic and political climate for
them to take full advantage of what
foreign investment has to offer. FDI
permits the transfer of technology and
facilities improvements in productivity
this can help alleviate Nigeria’s
widespread poverty by increasing per
capital income and elevating overall
standards of living.
SUMMARYThe first banking will do well and
even surpass its expectations.
The information provided here is
inexhustive as they are a constant
and very active business transaction
between Malaysia and Nigeria. The
bank stand to gain a very high return
on its investment.
and am assuring you that the two countries will benefit from each other as the fastest growing economy in the continents
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Mr Tunde R Adeyemi is an ardent believer who has positively contributed to the development of the Nigerian communities in Malaysia in so many ways. He has a very beautiful home, married and blessed with a wife and two kids. As a top
Entrepreneur & business owner here in Malaysia, he has earned alot of prestige and respect by Africans in Malaysia from his good work and honest business practices . He is also a philanthropist who doesn’t only think about himself but also about the well-being of everyone around him. He owns one of the best and famous African Restaurants in the city (Goody Foody) which focuses mainly on providing its customers with a great experience. we had the chance of asking him a few questions about himself and his business; you would love to read about.
By being disciplined, focused
and honest in everything I do, God
always fight for me.
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In running a successful business in East-Asia and also in any part of the world, you need two major things; firstly you need to be a honest
and transparent person so people can trust you and secondly you need to be humble and straight forward. I promise you that with these qualities in life and most importantly putting God first in everything you do, the sky would be the begining of your limit. Thank you and God bless.TO READ MORE ON THIS INTERVIEW GO TO
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Presently, Fashion industry is international with designers, manufactures and consumers scattered around the globe.
The fashion industry is divided into the creative and sales function i.e. production design like tailoring, fashion design, fashion institution and sales and distribution consisting of fashion retailers, fashion PR, advertisement agencies and marketers. The modeling agencies, models and fashion magazines also play an important role in the fashion industry. Fashion designing is the focus point and the most important in the structure of this industry, because they set the platform for every other fashion activities. Fifteen years ago, fashion designing in Nigeria was a vocational job like shoe making and tailoring. Anyone would be mocked at if taken as “A serious career”. Agriculture and Crude oil was the center point of the economy. Presently, the fashion market in Nigeria is big enough with over 150 million people with needs of clothing and diversity in style. Recently, Nigeria has over 5000 registered designers including the
international designers like Lisa Folawiyo, Deola Sagoe, Folake Coker and many more. Over the past 8 years, Nigeria has experienced tremendous growth in the fashion industry. Previously, the retail stores in Nigeria were only stocked with foreign design brands like Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton and many more. Now, aside from the flagship stores, there are a few more retail stores like Leila fowler and Temple muse stocked with various local designs. Nigeria designer brands now display their collections on International runways and Patronized by celebrities all around the world. Fashion events are taking more serious outlook and glam has never looked better on the Nigerian red carpet. Big things are happening and the biggest is yet to come. Underneath the “fabulosity” and the result of achievement on the runway, there are difficulties and obstacles responsible for the pace we move in. Yes! It can move faster. For decades, the textile industry has been frowned on while the clothing industry assumes to be zooming off. Forgetting bread taste better with spread, fashion industry would perform
to a great deal with a good foundation of textile industry in Nigeria. Statistics show that Nigerian designers major in only two kinds of production which are Pre-ta-port(ready to wear) and Haute Couture while Mass production still remains an untapped mine. We often blame the Chinese for the downfall of our textile industry forgetting that we play a
The fashion business in AfricaA world of many possibilities that is yet to be fully explored
“ the fashion market
in Nigeria is big
enough with over 150
million people with
needs of clothing and
diversity in style”
ANTI-BREAKAGEHAIR TIPS
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major role to its contribution. People often want to be styled by “professionals in the business”, fashion designers export their designs to the Chinese for finished production instead of utilizing the labor and textile factories in Nigeria. According to Local designers, Nigeria lacks reliable skilled workers and do not meet production deadlines. Who blames them! 80% of Nigerians involved in the fashion industry concentrate their forces in the creativity and are interested in “after produce”, show me 5 fashion related individuals, I would show you 3 designers, 2 models and 1 tailor or none. Aside from that, the government contributes a great deal as there are outdated equipments, poor power supply and bad infrastructure. These are the reasons why Chinese import and second-hand goods (bed down-select) are choices made by the typical Nigerian individual because of the high cost of purchasing finished goods.
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ANKARA STYLE OF THE MONTH
TRULY AFRICAN
1. Avoid Direct Heat Styling (Blow drying, Curling/ Flat ironing, Hot Rollers, and Crimpers) 2. Use Gentle Cleansers 3. Gentle and Minimal Manipulation4. Moisture & Conditioning 5. Cut Out Knots and Split Ends 6. Stop Coloring Your Hair and if you must,make sure its done professionally
CHRISTIE BROWN RESORTCOLLECTION 2013COURTESY
How to shop wisely .Mastering saving time & expenses Take a look at these little tips that might help you throughout your shopping experiences.
1.Start early
In the 21st century, we all love shopping, irrespective of your gender. From time to time, we all want to pamper and indulge ourselves in some luxuries we could afford to make ourselves
enjoy in this hectic life. I
said “ hectic life”, shopping is also called a therapy for some people, Therefore, nobody wants to shop together with a crowd. So, what do you do? You start early! Pick your time and start your shopping
journey!
2.Look around
If you set your eyes on the
killer heels or this head-
turner pair of sunglasses.
Don’t be an impulsive buyer!
Shop smart and you will enjoy
your shopping sessions more
than ever! Take your time
and look around! Go to at
least another 2 or 3 stores to
check the available items or
look around for similar ones.
You will always find a better
deal if you look around, says
every experienced shopper!
3.Take a break
When you are enjoying your
shopping time alone or with
your tag along bff’s, don’t
forget to take a break in the
middle of your shopping!
Indulge yourself with a mug
of rich hot chocolate or iced
tea to refresh your mind and
calm your nerves of all the
craziness in the mall!, Grab a
magazine, sit back and relax.
Flip through the magazine,
you never know what you
miss out and which of your
favourite store might have
some mega sales coming up
and you definitely don’t want
to miss it!
4.The last stop
Every shopaholic has this
habit of entering one of their
favourite stores before they
put the shopping session of
the day to an end. Don’t be
guilty! Absolutely smart and
chic of you to do that! Step
in! We all usually buy the
most interesting piece at the
very last minute. Hence, the
last step is actually essential
for every smart shopper to
make a wonderful ending!
CONTRIBUTED BY LAI BOON YEE
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KUALA LUMPUR
Fastest Rising Economy in Asia
THINGS TO DO IN K.L
When it comes to comparing Kuala
Lumpur with other Asian cities, KL
triumphs head on! Here’s why I love
Kuala Lumpur: I can get on to the KL
mono-rail and get off at any place that
fascinates me, then hop back on once
I’m done exploring! This is how I get to
see the different facets of the city, even
those not visible to tourists. I love trying
out the local cuisine at street stalls (my
favorite is Satay) and making friends!
THE
FUTU
RE
OF
BUSINES
S IN
ASIA
Before sta
rting any new busin
ess,
you must r
egister th
e business
and obtain
the necessary lic
enses and
permits
. Malaysian la
w stipulate
s that
all foreign com
panies must e
ither registe
r
in M
alaysia or incorpora
te a lo
cal com
pany in
order to tr
ade with
in th
e country. Accordin
g to th
e
Companies C
omm
ission of M
alaysia (the sta
tuto
ry body
which regulates busin
esses in M
alaysia), a fo
reign company is
defined as “a
company, c
orporatio
n, society
, associatio
n or other
body incorpora
ted outs
ide M
alaysia; or an unin
corporate
d society
association, o
r other body w
hich under the la
w of its
place of origin
may
sue or be sued”.
The Malaysian G
overnment W
ebsite provid
es foreign
entrepreneurs useful in
form
ation on sta
rting a busin
ess in
Malaysia and lin
ks to governm
ent assista
nce schemes, a
s
well as in
form
ation on w
orking and liv
ing in
Malaysia.
It is a porta
l that p
rovides governm
ent-to-b
usiness
contents
and e-services.
Entrepreneurs are required to
register th
eir business w
ith th
e
Companies C
omm
ission of
Malaysia (C
CM) u
nder the
Companies A
ct 1965
and the R
egistratio
n
of Busin
esses Act
1956.
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TRACTIO
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Being the federal capital and
economic heart of M
alaysia,
Kuala Lumpur attracts
millions of com
mercial
visitors and tourists from
both Asia and overseas
every year.
ASIA
Kuala Lumpur is
Southeast
Asia’s youngest capita
l
and one of the m
ost
economically
successful a
fter
Singapore.
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Raising an African Family in Malaysia.Interview with Mr & Mrs Adewumi From NigeriaMost Important Things You need To Know when setting up an African Family In Malaysia.
<< INTERVIEW >>
Adewumi and Elizabeth are parents
of a baby girl called Precious,
aged one year old from Oyo State,
Nigeria. The family migrated to Malaysia
from Nigeria. They faced several
problems with language and finances.
Adewumi Akanwo
‘I arrived in Malaysia in December, 2010
and I went back to Nigeria to do my
marriage . We are from Nigeria. We left
our home country so I could further my
studies here in Malaysia and to embark
on a part time business
‘Because we are here on a tertiary
studies/student visa, we have found it
very difficult financially. We also had to
have private health insurance for all the
family that makes life more expensive
here in Malaysia than Nigeria.
‘Compared to Nigeria, living in Malaysia
has been very difficult because it’s so
expensive. We are not eligible for any
government support or Medicare, so
going to the doctor and education is very
expensive. To get an affordable house you
need to move a long way from the city.
But then you need a car because Malaysia
is such a big country.
‘My wife, Elizabeth, was a stylist in Nigeria
– she works in her own saloon and she is
an expert in braiding ,weaving and all kind
of African hair style ,but she cannot get
a job here in Malaysia because Malaysia
don’t give job to foreigners so she works
part-time as a housekeeper and I do my
own part time business. When we first
arrived Malaysia, my wife had a very hard
time with the language because Nigeria
is an English speaking country. It took
her six months to be able to understand
the way the Malaysian speak their own
English. Now she can understand them
very well. However, taking care of our
daughter here in Malaysia is much better
compared to Nigeria because they have
good and standard hospitals and well
trained medical experts .
‘I’ve really appreciated the level of
services in Malaysia, in particular the
health and interpreting services. The
health services are much better than
that of the one they can offer in Nigeria.
Once a week I visit the local maternal
health centre where midwives teach
“‘I’ve really appreciated the level of services in Malaysia, in particular the healthcare and interpreting services ”
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us about parenting. I really enjoy this
and seeing other mothers from the local
area but is just that health care here
is more expensive compare to Nigeria.
Another advantage of living in Malaysia
compared to Nigeria is availability of
good infrastructures, like basic amenities
of life, such as constant electricity supply,
water , good and clean environment.
The challengesStarting a new life in another country is
one of the biggest challenges that can take
place in a person’s life. When this challenge
is overcome as a family, each member can
experience changes. Challenges comes in
different ways, especially when a family is
new in a country. Once a family has been
in a new country for some time; it’s likely
that at least some of their customs will be
continued by future generations.
Culture The main ways culture influences family
life is through beliefs, values and actual
parenting practices. Within the home
environment, this might mean speaking in
a language other than English, following
a religious belief, cooking and eating in
traditional styles, and raising children
with traditional parenting styles, stories
and values.
Yet regardless of culture, parents
throughout the world share the same
basic goals for their children. They want
their children to be healthy, develop skills
for surviving financially, and to possess
the positive values respected by their
own culture. Studies have shown that
in the long-term, parents from a range
of cultures share the same goals for
their children. These include marriage,
tertiary education and having a successful
occupation, as well as developing the
values of self-respect, respect for others,
honesty and caring.
Overall, Malaysia is a very multicultural
country, and these days there are many
services to help parents with cultural
challenges they may face in achieving
their goals for their family.
Language One of the most difficult things a person
must face when living in a different
country is speaking the language. Not
being able to speak English in Malaysia
can make life very difficult, and can leave
people feeling very lonely and frustrated.
This can make finding work difficult, as
well as making everyday events harder,
such as accessing community services,
shopping and just being able to talk to
people.
Parenting Differences between cultures in
hands-on parenting practices may be
observed in the way babies are soothed,
the amount of physical affection shown
by parents and attitudes towards
physical punishment. Around the home,
differences may involve the sorts of play
and learning materials provided to the
child and the amount of time parents
spend with children reading books and
teaching skills. As a child becomes older,
parenting differences may appear in the
way parents communicate. As long as
children feel safe, loved and are given the
necessary supports to become capable
and mature adults, then all differences in
cultural approaches to parenting are to be
respected and encouraged.
Parenting young children while migrating
to another county can be very hard.
Parents must deal with caring for
children and the children’s experience of
migration, as well as their own difficulties
and experiences. These experiences may
be both physical and emotional and may
include:
1. dealing with language difficulties
and feeling isolated because it’s hard to
communicate
2. experiencing grief and a sense
of loss from being separated from family,
friends, culture and identity within a
familiar community
3. feeling frustrated at not being
able to find employment or a job to utilise
their qualifications or skills
4. finding it difficult to find
assistance, support and services within
the new community
5. struggling to cope financially
6. feeling lonely, hopeless or
overwhelmed at such an enormous life
change, to the point where it becomes too
much and they develop a mental illness
“Starting a new life in another country is one of the biggest challenges that can take place in a person’s life”
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7. feeling alone because they don’t
feel like part of the community or that
they do not belong.
A parent’s ability to deal with these
challenges affects how well they’re
able to care for their children. A parent
who is suffering emotionally and who
is depressed and unhappy will be less
able to respond to their child’s needs or
emotional difficulties.
Children Young children don’t have much say in
whether they migrate – it’s usually a
decision made by their parents. In some
instances, the experience can be very
unsettling as the child adjusts to her new
life and deals with the loss of the old home
while missing her friends, familiar sights,
sounds and smells. The most important
factor for a child’s emotional wellbeing
during this period is having a stable home
environment while the family adjusts to
the change.
Children’s experience of migration
also depends on their age. Younger
children and babies may not understand
what’s going on. However, as they’re
completely dependent on their parents,
their emotional experience will reflect
their parents’ experience in many
ways. Toddlers, busy testing out their
independence, need parents to provide
a secure environment for exploration.
If parents are anxious or there’s
major disruption, the child might have
behaviour problems. Older children’s
experience of migration also depends on
their sense of self and how secure they
feel in their new environment. Adjusting
to a new school and meeting new friends
can play a big role in a child’s ability to
deal with migration. Many children cope
very well, particularly if they have some
language skills.As children become older,
they often play a central role in the whole
family’s experience of migration. Children
often pick up language skills faster than
adults, and parents can come to rely on
children to communicate for them.
Interview with Mr & Mrs Adewumi From Nigeria
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the only thing missing in my life at the moment is singing like her.
And finally, the bridesmaids Blessing, thanks for calming Esther nerves and helping in her preparation today. I’d also like to thank you for getting her to the church in one piece and on time, you’ve done a brilliant job. We have a small gift for each of you as a token of our appreciation.
The officials I want to say thanks to the
officials and Ask me group for being there for us, I appreciate your great job for us today. You have taken a lot of the worry out of the jobs that needed doing and have done everything that we need.The Best ManI am going to struggle to put this next part of my speech into words. There is someone else in this room that I love as dearly as my wife and that is Michael. I am so proud of you and love you so much. I cannot thank you enough for agreeing to be
one of my Best Men today. You have given me so much joy and happiness and I want to reassure you that both of us will be there for you whenever you need us.I would like to bring my speech to conclusion by saying a very special thanks to AfroAsia Connect, DAT SDN Holding, the entire staff of the company and my honorable CEO Mr. Dawodu Joshua and the managing Director Mr. H Ken
We must say we’ve been really impressed by the number of people that came together to
help us in preparation for today, if you’re not mentioned by name, please be assured that Esther and I are very grateful. Mrs. Felicia and Mr. Jerry thank you not only for your hospitality this evening and your kindness, but for also giving me your very beautiful daughter. I promise I’ll take good care of her.I also want to say thank you to my parents who put up with me for all these years, you have both been there for me when I’ve needed you and given me a wonderful start in life and I’m very fortunate and proud to have you as my mum and dad. I’ve a present for you here Mum, as a thank you.I am absolutely delighted to be able to stand here today with Esther, I never knew what was missing in my life before I met her. Esther has been at source of friendship, support and love. Of course I’ve no doubt that she is going to tell me afterwards that
THE BRIDE WITH ELDER BROTHER MR JERRY WHO FLEW ALL THE WAY FROM AMSTERDAM TO GRACE THE OCCASION OF HIS YOUNGEST SISTER
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newsStyle• Fashion • Media • Entertainment
2013 African Designer CollectionsAfrica Fashion Week London was held to promote African Designers & Culture.
Africa Fashion Week in London, promoting emerging and established Africa-inspired Fashion designers.
Loud music pumps
through huge speakers,
front row guests cheer
and a parade of stunning
models electrifies the
gleaming catwalk -- welcome
to Africa Fashion Week
London.Currently in its
third year, the glamorous
event saw dozens of big
names and up-and-coming
designers from across the
continent descending on the
UK capital’s hip district of
Shoreditch to unveil their
latest stylish creations.
“Our platform is about
promoting emerging and
established Africa-inspired
designers,” said Ronke
Ademiluyi, founder of the
event, held from August 1
to 3.“The main thing is to
bring attention to them, to
showcase their creativity
to the world so they get
more global recognition
for what they do and more
appreciations for their brands
as well .The runways featured
designs from countries such
as Nigeria, Ghana, South
Africa, Congo, Zambia,
Zimbabwe, Botswana, Kenya
and Morocco -- but also from
the diaspora, including Britain
and the Caribbean.A fashion
show to inspire Africa. African
immigrant moves to fashion
world Fashion magazine
targets ‘Afropolitans’. In many
ways, the event reaffirmed
why Africa-inspired designs
are fast catching the eye
of the fashion world.
Mixing current trends with
traditional patterns, more
than 60 designers graced
the catwalk with a wide
array of colorful creations
-- everything from show-
stopping evening gowns and
modern urban casualwear to
bold
textured prints and chic
accessory lines.Glorious
colors in the desert: Darfur’s
fashionable womenAdemiluyi
says the continent’s fashion
today “represents a fusion
of contemporary and African
designs” awash with “a lot
of vibrant colors and tribal
trends.”
Amongst those giving a
modern twist to traditional
styles is Nigerian designer
Fashola Olayinka with her
Lagos-based label “MOOFA
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“ Nigerians like to dress up and
a lot of people in Nigeria are now
wearing their own fabrics ”
Interior Decoration
Amaridian Gallery and
Design Africa have formed
a pioneering partnership
to present ethnic furniture
which consist of furnishing,
lighting and decor items at
ICFF 2010 in New York.
These furniture is selected
portfolio of studios from
across Africa. The venture
assists rising design
stars to achieve critical
and commercial success
by connecting private
enterprise with progressive
development and their
creative coordinates with
Designs.” Her latest collection, “Ashake” is celebrating the “very
powerful and strong women” who “turn heads wherever they
go to.”
“That’s basically what’s the collection is about,” says Olayinka,
who started the label about four years ago. “Women who are
very feminine and sexy.”Congo’s designer dandies says that
despite the existing challenges, such as frequent power cuts,
it’s very exciting being part of Nigeria’s fashion scene right
now.
“We work hard and we party hard, so it’s been really fun and
it’s a growing process in Nigeria,” she says. “Nigerians like to
dress up and a lot of people in Nigeria are now wearing their
own fabrics.”
Our platform is about promoting emerging and established
Africa-inspired designers.
Truly African...African furniture has a
distinct style of colors
and patterns that create
the image we have of the
continent. These chairs
feature a combination animal
and graphic print using rich
browns, black, and subdued
orange. This particular
piece comes from Blue Girl
Art where they take in old
furniture and refurbish it
into a new piece altogether.
The history of the chair is
an important element in its
overall statement. African
furniture prints can add a lot
of color to room such as in
this example. Price: $1,800.
simple but elegant designs
which carries the african
traditional patterns and
designs can be really
expensive and hard to find at
times, most priceless work of
art like this can only be gotten
from african art centres and
showrooms.
African Inspired FurnitureThe Binta Armchair by Moroso is clad
in African fabrics and colors, taking you
back to nature and culture. The actual
chair itself is made from the traditional
baobab tree and the shape of the Binta
Armchair is very traditional to the
African culture.
The Future...
new
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RESPECTED DEGREESThe best universities
Malaysia has to offer
for international
The quality and diversity
of staff, and their
ability to provide an
inspiring, international
teaching environment
for undergraduate and
postgraduate students.
03 Monash University
Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur (IUKL) was
established in 1998 to provide quality education in the
various fields of infrastructure. The campus is located
conveniently between Kuala Lumpur, the commercial
capital of Malaysia, and Putrajaya, the administrative
capital of Malaysia. IUKL is recognized for its quality
management system.
05 IUKL
Consisting of Taylor’s
University and Taylor’s
College, Taylor’s has evolved
into one of Malaysia’s oldest,
most successful and reputable
private education institutions.
The Pre-University Centre
of Taylor’s has also prepared
students for admission to
some of the world’s finest
universities.
01 Taylor’s University
Top 10 Universities
02 Sunway University
04 Limkokwing 06 APIIT University
With its world-class education system and strong
international reputation, Malaysia is an increasingly
popular study destination for international students
interested in education abroad. There are about 70,000
international students from more than 120 different
countries studying in Malaysia.
The University is one of
Malaysia’s leading and
recognised institution of
higher learning backed
by outstanding academic
achievements. The campus
is among the largest and
most modern of any private
institutions in Malaysia.
The winner of the Highest
Enrolment of Foreign Students
Award and Special Award for
Globalising Malaysian Educa-
tion from the Malaysian Minis-
try of Education and the Export
Excellence Award from the
Ministry of International Trade
and Industry, the trail-blazing
university has won honours in
its own right.
IN MALAYSIAfor African International students
The Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation
(APU) is amongst Malaysia’s Premier Private Universities,
and is where a unique fusion of technology, innovation and
creativity works effectively towards preparing graduates
for significant roles in business and society globally. APU
has earned an enviable reputation as an award-winning
University through its achievements in winning a host of
prestigious awards at national and international levels,
as well as an excellent track record in producing highly
employable graduates who are able to immediately
contribute to industry upon graduation.
EDUCATION
SEGi College has a proud
tradition of enriching students
with the best skills and
knowledge. SEGi College KL
strives to produce quality
graduates who meet industry
demands Strategically located
in the heart of Kuala Lumpur,
the campus is easily accessible
through public transportation.
07 SEGI CollegeSwinburne University of Technology Sarawak
Campus is the foreign branch campus
of Swinburne University of Technology
(Melbourne, Australia) located in Kuching,
Sarawak, Malaysia. The Swinburne Sarawak
campus operates as a full-fledged branch
campus, joining five other Swinburne
campuses in Melbourne, Australia, and is
under the academic control of Swinburne’s
Higher Education Division in Australia.
Courses offered are identical to those
available in Melbourne and graduates are
awarded Australian testamurs.
08 Swinburne University
Multimedia University (MMU) Welcome
International Students from all over the world
because we believe that a multicultural and
multinational campus will enrich students’
experiences in terms of social and cultural
diversity. Students have the opportunity to
meet people from various cultures and ethnic
backgrounds and develop a cross cultural
understanding among themselves. MMU
enjoys the company of students from over 66
countries from the continents of Africa, Asia,
Europe and North America.
09 MMU
10 IMU
International Medical University is the
first university in Malaysia that offers
conventional and complementary medicine,
all under one roof. Established in 1992
where its programmes consist of both local
tracks (IMU degree), as well as international
partner tracks (partner university degree).
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DJ MIGHTY WALEXHe is one of the most talented African djs in Malaysia, Dj mighty walex also known as oracle finger or gila- dj(crazy dj) started playing from the streets of Lasgidi, and then moved on to private parties and then to top clubs in kuala lumpur. in 2012 he made one of his biggest marks so far in his career by winning the AfroBeatz Festival 2012 DJ competition, eversince he has proven to be the most promising and entertaining African Dj in Malaysia.Read more about DJ MIGHTY WALEX visit AfroAsiaConnect.com.my
MULTI-AWARD WINNING ARTIST
BLACK G$ (“SUPERMAN”). Graham Sampson Dabbey also known as black Gs, started writing his own songs when he was 14years old but was unable to record at the time. Never the less in 2009 he began singing backups for a few artist and released his first single “Wanna be your man” accompanied by other great singles and Malaysia’s favorite “DJ pump it up”. Black Gs performed in house parties for starters before performing in clubs like Long Bar, Nectar Bar, Club 11:45, he has performed in concerts alongside Awilo, Durella, Olamide, WizKid, Banky W, Duncan Mighty and also performed alongside Ice-Prince during the Afro-Beat Festival in Malaysia, 2012. He was recognised and awarded BEST R&B artist at the GAMA AWARDS in 2012, best POP/R&B Act of the Year at the AEA AWARDS in 2012 and nominated for the BEST POP ACT” at “BITE MY MUSIC GLOBAL AWARDS in Malaysia.
Black Gs is currently with D’Race Production and has released the new best single on everyone’s lips “Superman”.
For more info visit: www.DraceRecords.com
FORBES AFRICA
NIGERIA: DON JAZZY, P SQUARE, D’BANJ TOPS FORBES RICHEST ARTISTS LISTS.
Channel O and Forbes Africa presents the top 10 most bankable/richest artistes in Africa. This list was put together using factors such as endorsement value, popularity, show rates, Sales, awards, YouTube views, appearance in newspapers, investment, social media presense, Influence and so many other factors. The list shows the African artistes making the most money in Africa.
READ MORE AT www.AfroAsiaConnect.com.my
“BLACK GS” WAS ONE OF THE BEST PERFORMANCES FOR SEVERAL INTERNATIONAL AWARDS ACROSS MALAYSIA.
ENTERTAINMENT
BIG BROTHER AFRICA 2013
ELIKEM TRIED TO GET WITH FEZA IN THE BIG BROTHER AFRICA HOUSE BUT OPTED FOR POKELLO
Elikem who is 24 year-old said Feza made a big deal about the fact that she was older than him “I tried to talk to her and her excuse was that I’m younger than her and that in her culture it wouldn’t be accepted”.He said he could sense the Tanzanian beauty liked him. “I told her she actually likes me but she just wanted me to push harder, and I wasn’t ready to sacrifice like that” Elikem added.When Elikem switched to talking about another former Big Brother Africa housemate Pokello, one can see that the Ghanaian has developed some affection for the Zimbabwean. Elikem said he will soon fly out to Zimbabwe to check on her and see how life is treating her there.
FORMER BIG BROTHER AFRICA, THE CHASE, STAR
ELIKEM HAS REVEALED IN AN INTERVIEW THAT
HE TRIED TO START SOMETHING WITH FELLOW
HOUSEMATE FEZA.
HE SAID HE GAVE UP TRYING TO START A RELATIONSHIP
WITH FEZA BECAUSE THE TANZANIAN WAS TOO HARD TO GET AND THAT IN A WAY
HE DIDN’T THINK SHE WAS WORTH HIS EFFORTS.
WINNER NIGERIAN IDOL 2013
MOSES OBI ADIGWEDon’t you just love those dimples? Moses Obi-Adigwe is the 22 year-old winner of Nigerian Idol 2013, and he has just debuted three new singles, “Love In The Air”, “Number One” and “Love Letter” featuring Eva Alordiah. Moses is from Delta State and is first ever male winner of Nigerian Idol.
Since his win, he had been working in the studio with producers DJ Klem
NAIJA MUSIC ENTERTYAINMENT NEWS
WANDE COAL EXITS MARVIN RECORDS FOR GOOD.
It is with deep regret that we officially announce the departure of recording artist Wande Ojosipe, popularly known as Wande Coal, from Mavin Records due to irreconcilable differences.Over the past few months, Mavin Records has made a concerted move to consolidate its position in the Nigerian music industry. Mavin has pursued a renewed ethos to raise its standards of quality and professionalism to a world-class level. Wande’s vision has not aligned with ours and a few months ago all parties mutually agreed that a separation would be the best course of action.Legal parties on both sides have spent the past six months trying to reach an amicable solution in terms of musical property rights. However the decision by Wande Coal to release “Baby Face” purportedly as his own material is a direct breach of intellectual property law and compelled an immediate clarification on our part.Both Mavin Records and Wande Coal have enjoyed a remarkable run in the course of their working relationship. It is unfortunate that conflicting priorities contributed to the premature curtailment of a hitherto fruitful accord.
WINNER NIGERIAN IDOL 2013
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Trying to succeed without a plan is like trying to build a house with no foundation
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Planning Ahead to Build a Foundation for Success
Thinking ahead can help you achieve your goals faster
Athletes do it. Chess players do it.
Novelists, successful scientists and
even sales people do it. These days,
everyone who wants to make big things
happen is planning ahead in order to succeed.
What about you? When it comes to planning
ahead to reach your goals, are you falling in
line or falling behind?
Thinking ahead can help you achieve your
goals and, even more importantly, bounce
back faster when you’re met with unexpected
failures or setbacks.
What can you do today to make sure your
health and fitness goals are met tomorrow?
Maybe you need to pack a lunch to avoid that
daily fast food fix, stock your pantry with
healthy snacks so you have something to
munch on, make a new bedtime routine so you
get all the shut-eye you need, or sleep in your
workout clothes so you’ll have no excuse to
miss a morning workout.Thinking “two steps
ahead” means utilizing the present to make
it easier to achieve your goals in the future.
What are you waiting for? Here’s how to do it
now, before you waste a few more minutes or
lose your motivation altogether.
Think about Your Actions
Take some time to envision yourself reaching
your long-term goal, whether it’s losing
40 pounds, running a 5K, or reducing your
cholesterol. All of these big goals can (and
should!) be broken down into specific
behaviors that will increase your health and
wellness. Losing 40 pounds may involve
reducing and tracking your calories while
also starting a consistent fitness program.
Running a 5K starts with your first step, then
requires a plan to slowly build endurance over
several weeks. And reducing your cholesterol
can happen when you make heart-smart food
choices and increase your daily activity.
Taking it a step further, each of these action
steps requires a plan or “mini goal” if you’re
going to achieve it. Maybe you’ll aim for
a specific number of exercise minutes per
week, servings of fruits and vegetables per
day, or miles per month. Achieving these
goals is easier when you start thinking ahead
and formulating a process that fits into your
schedule. When you spell out exactly what
you’re working on, it will be so much easier
to track progress toward your mini-goals and
stay on course toward your bigger goals.
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Head Off Potential Hurdles: Prepare Your Plan B
You’ve planned to exercise three times
a week and you’re sticking with your
program really well. Your workout
wardrobe is freshly laundered. You’ve
commandeered a babysitter during
your evening runs. Best of all, you’ve
scheduled your exercise sessions like
appointments in your calendar. You’re
doing great. But all of a sudden, a giant
work project is dropped in your lap and
you realize you’ll need to work from
home every night this week to meet the
deadline. Sound familiar?
Whether it’s a nasty flu virus, a change
in your partner’s work schedule, or a
car in the shop, there will always be
obnoxious and unexpected hurdles that
can spring up and ruin your best laid
plans. You can either wait for them to
derail you or you can think ahead about
all the possible scenarios that might get
in the way of your goals—and plan how
to tackle them in advance. As soon as
you’ve set mini goals for the week and
put your commitments on the calendar,
the next thing you should focus on is
finding room for flexibility. Maybe you
can pencil in a morning workout on the
weekend as a backup plan, or make a list
of healthy take-out options in case you
find yourself in a dinnertime crunch.
And if you have trouble resisting those
donuts in the office break room, you’d
better be sure to pack nutritious and
delicious mid-morning snacks in your
bag. Having a plan B in place before
you need it means you’re thinking
strategically and will be more likely to
stay on track.
Commit...and Don’t Quit
Committing to any lifestyle change
takes time and continued effort. If
you’re having trouble implementing
your strategic plan (and plan B’s), here
are some strategies that will help you
sidestep obstacles that may arise.
Make your commitments public so that
everyone around you knows the goals
you’re working toward. If your boss,
partner and friends have all heard you
profess your plan, they’ll be more likely
to support you (or at least they’ll know
what you’re up to)--and you’ll be more
likely to stick with it to save face.
Keep track of your achievements. Sometimes, when you’re working hard
to fit healthy habits into your schedule,
it can feel like the rest of the world is
against you. Seeing the progress you
make toward your own goals will help
you notice change and stay true to your
healthy self—even in the event that you
mess up. Log your workouts online, track
your calories and H2O intake, and draw
smiley faces on your calendar when you
finish each yoga class. Keeping track will
remind you how far you’ve come, which
can help you keep the faith when life
gets in the way of your best intentions.
Make friends with failure
Even after you’ve set benchmarks for
success, put a halt on potential hurdles,
and prepared a plan B, you can still be
sure that the road to health and fitness
won’t always be smooth and straight. A
storm will sweep in overnight and ruin
your morning run. That family road trip
will be wrought with tempting treats
at truck stops. Though these problems
may seem counterproductive, getting
familiar with failure can be helpful in
its own way. When you experience a
succession of small setbacks or changes
in course, it helps you hone your skills at
dealing with issues that are outside of
your control.
Even the greatest athletes and strategic
planners in the world fail—sometimes
badly and sometimes publicly. But those
who are great don’t let failure define
them or stop them. They set goals, plan
ahead to avoid or minimize mishaps, and
get back up and keep going when things
don’t go according to plan. They roll with
the punches—and you can, too!
6 WAYS TO KEEP A POSTIVE MINDSET
1. Smile.You can bounce back from negative emotions with a simple smile because putting on a happy face influences your brain. When you feel sad your brain automatically responds by turning the muscles of your face down. If you consciously smile when you feel down, it can actually change the way you feel.
2. It’s not what happens, but how you frame it. In life, it’s not what happens that matters, but rather, how you respond to it. Frame a situation, even a difficult one, in a positive light. If you have a difficult task ahead, focus on the portion of it that you enjoy.
3. Have gratitude. People who are thankful for what they have rather than always wanting more, tend to be more optimistic. Reframe your sentence from “If I were this...” to “I’m glad I’m this...” Gratitude for what you have leads to optimism.
4. Take control. People that blame others and blame situations in life tend to be less optimistic. Feeling like you have control over your life outcome is a great place to start. Set attainable goals on a regular basis and outline a specific time period to assess where you are.
5. Don’t compare and if you do, frame it differently.Comparing yourself to others can make you see what you don’t have rather than what you do have. But sometimes envy kicks in and you can’t seem to quiet it. When you’re comparing yourself to others, allow it to bounce you into action, rather than making you feel debilitated by what you haven’t yet accomplished.
6. Start fresh everyday. Take the perspective that what has happened in the past doesn’t necessarily mean that your present moment will be any certain way. You can alter who you are and start over every single day.
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Eating Clean is treating your body right.
It is eating the way nature intended. You eat the foods our bodies evolved to function best on, and that makes you feel and look fantastic. When you Eat Clean you eat more often. You will eat lean protein, complex carbs, and healthy fats. These practices keep your blood-sugar levels stable and keep you satisfied. The best part is that if you need to lose weight it will happen almost without you having to try. And yes, you can have a treat now and again.Best of all,Eating Clean keeps you feeling great and full of energy. In fact, you can forget all about the days when “dieting” meant feelings of hunger, lethargy or deprivation.Eating Clean is not a fad; it’s a way of life. When you Eat Clean your body will react by losing weight if you need to lose, maintaining a healthy weight if that’s where you are, and even gaining weight if you are too skinny.
But regardless of whether you want to lose,
maintain or gain, you will feel better than you ever have before.Never worry about counting calories again. You will never have to diet. Eating Clean will keep you lean and healthy for the rest of your long life. Eating Clean guarantees results! A healthy diet means that you are eating:Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk productsSeafood, poultry, lean meats, eggs, beans, peas, seeds, and nutsLimit foods high in:Cholesterol, sodium (salt), and added sugarsTrans fats – Trans fats may be in foods like cakes, cookies, stick margarines, and fried foods.Saturated fats – These fats come from animal products like cheese, fatty meats, whole milk, and butter.Refined grains – Food products with refined grains include white bread, noodles, white rice, and flour tortillas.
EAT CLEANSTAY HEALTHY
Your body needs the right vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients to stay healthy.
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The definition of “eligible” includes many middle class characteristics, such as having high education attainment and income and no record of incarceration. This definition essentially deems huge chunks
of the population as un-datable based on demographic characteristics alone. Very rarely do these studies include an analysis of why there is a sex ratio imbalance in the first place. If we look at the sex ratio between African men and women—the total number of unmarried African men and women 0-28 years old—there is no imbalance. However, as we age, African men begin to severely reduce in numbers. The impact of poor educational resources, racial residential segregation, neighborhood violence, high unemployment, heavy police surveillance and racial profiling, and the criminalization of African bodies all have a significant influence on the reduction of “eligible” African male partners. Scholars should take into consideration other factors that make people “eligible” for dating. Many women choose to date or marry men with less income, education, and an incarceration record—not because they are settling, but because they choose to look beyond what society says is an “eligible” mate to get to know the person. Above all, most women want a partner who is nice, caring, open-minded, honest, reliable, and a good human being. Additionally, singlehood can be just as desirable an end for women. Women have the right to agency and self-determination in all domains of their lives, from career choices and reproductive health to relationships… We want to show the world the achievements of Africans, to inspire and encourage young Africans across the world to realise that great lawyers, scientists, bankers, journalists, artists, writers, in fact Africans from all walks of life have come out of the poorest conditions to achieve Universal success and recogition. The personalities featured is not a limitative list, they need to have achieved international recognition, they can be dead or alive and visitors should feel free to put up onto the site anyone whose achievements they admire or feel worthy of a place on the site.
The more I advance with age, the less I accept this representation of Africa as a victim, land of the hungry and thirsty, object of compassion, where only the children draw pity whilst the adults are held to be
responsible for their suffering.Of course, there is suffering in Africa, it is not to be denied. However if this continent has its lot of misery and drama, it is also incredibly diverse. Full of exceptional successes, great human wealth, amazing natural resources, a fantastic and spectacular economy, towns
It seems like the female society has a problem:
they can’t seem to find Mr. Nice Guy. This droughts of good black men have prompted some in the community to say they don’t even exist.
WHERE ARE THE ELIGIBLE AFRICAN MEN?
If we can show the world where Africans are
successful, we can change the way in which Africa is
perceived. This is one question that many people across south east asia always ask, where are the well groomed responsible & educated African Men Living Overseas.
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with rapid growth, investments from all over the world, all of that but first in the context of contemporary Africa. One would never imagine representing Asia with the traits of a poor child, dehydrated and relieving her thirst by drinking from a dirty bottle top from a helper. And yet, the greatest number of cases of malnutrition are found on the Asian continent. It is that Asia has managed to show off the value of its diversity and success. It seems like the female society has a problem: they can’t seem to find Mr. Nice Guy. This drought of good black men have prompted some in the community to say they don’t even exist.It all starts from girls talk, “how is your boyfriend? How are you guys doing?” well from the reply I get when the topic is brought up., all I can hear out from them there are no elligible men and they give me a range of 1 out of every 10 men as being eligible. Well girls, they do exist; You’ll find out just how many good black guys there actually are out there. They are around we eat with them, walk with them, talk and do different things together. Here is what can help you to notice your eligible African man1. He Feels Honoured to Be with You .So many men attempt to make women feel that they are lucky to be with them, but this should definitely be the other way around. Honour me and I will honour you. When two good people get together, no one’s needs are unmet; you both reciprocate equally. His manhood isn’t diminished by telling you how beautiful, intelligent and strong you are that’s what he loves about you.2. He Inspires You to Be a Better You .His goals, achievements, and motivations encourage you to stay on track with your God-given destiny. He doesn’t hesitate to encourage you when you are down. He makes you to be proud of yourself and what you do. He challenges you to overcome your insecurities instead of giving more reasons for you to be insecure.3. He Has Personal Ambition .It’s far too easy to get distracted by income when looking for a good man. Many men have become pros at the illusion of security. The truth is, a wealthy man can lose his money and a poor man can stumble across a fortune. The best way to avoid superficiality and navigate these choppy waters is to make sure the guy has passion and a plan. You also may want to check his motivations; a good man will feel his destiny driving him, and will know that God has given him that vision. The proverb tells us, “Where there is
no vision, the people perish.” Consider this sound advice for romantic relationships as well. How can someone who is going nowhere and doing nothing inspire you to be anything? Usually those men are only professionals at destroying confidence.4. He’s Confident in Who He Is .You don’t want a man that constantly needs encouragement or is preoccupied with proving himself to everyone he knows. By this point he should have resolved the major issues (if any) of his past. If he’s still “complicated,” wait until you find something simple, because your relationship deserves peace! A good guy knew who he was before he met you.You’re Happy!I saved the best for last. One of the greatest indicators that we often ignore is our happiness and our peace. If you argue all the time, or you feel like things will get better in time, he isn’t the right guy for you. This is a hard pill to swallow, but it’s good medicine! Besides, what’s the point if you’re not happy? There are a lot of things in your life that you can’t control, but when it comes to a relationship this should not be one of them. Do yourself a favour and not only find yourself a good guy, but find the good guy that makes you happy. It’s never too late to elevate your standards. For the one in the relationship make your eligible man to feel he has the best woman in the world.
PRIORITIESMost men want to get their affairs in order before they get married: college, career advancement, etc. There are simply certain accomplishments men prefer to achieve before marriage.
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Samsung NX300With a large touchscreen, built-in Wi-Fi and an APS-C sized sensor and more.
The Samsung NX300 Smart Compact System Camera combines performance, connectivity, and convenience in a small package that lets you take your video and photography to a new level. The camera’s 20.3-megapixel sensor captures incredible color rendition
SONY PS4
The PlayStation®4 system has been one of the most anticipated games this year
The PlayStation 4 will go on sale in November this year and it’ll be cheaper than the Xbox One. The PS4 itself was shown off for the first time at E3 and it’s black, just like the Xbox One. However, it has an angular design and appears to be constructed of a similar plastic to the original PS3.
Bang and Olufsen Bang and Olufsen BeoPlay H3 Earphones
B&O’s new gorgeous and sonically powerful in-ears are so great, it’ll encourage you to break bank. Sporting an aluminum unibody frame storing a 10.8mm driver and new Micro Bass Port to create a dynamic sound design, plus 23 air holes on the side of each ear bud for ventilation
Bose SoundLink Mini
On top of packaging the mobile speaker with the same full-range audio and rugged ergonomics, the company built two custom high-powered transducers to promote an efficient soundstage capable of handling strong bass and mid-range.
Gadgets2013Collection of Top Gadgets
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GOOGLE GLASSThe public release was for later this year, but Google since pushed it to 2014
As a system, it’s both highly flexible and strictly controlled. You could feasibly push a card to Glass from anything – a website, an iOS app, your DVR – and services like Facebook and Twitter could add Glass support without the user even realizing it. Glass owners will log in
PEBBLEThe Pebble is a smartwatch developed by Pebble Technology in 2013.
Control your Apple or Android device’s functions from your wrist with this Pebble 301BL smart watch, which features Bluetooth technology for easy pairing and an E-paper display that promotes visibility. The waterproof design ensures long-lasting use.
FitBit Flex (Nike)personal fitness tracker to easily keep track of your fitness made by Nike.
The Fitbit Flex wristband tracks the number and speed of steps you take throughout the day and when you set it to sleep mode, it monitors your wakefulness and movement during sleep. The Flex synchronizes this data with your Fitbit account via Bluetooth. A wireless Bluetooth USB
XBOX ONEThe Xbox One is a revolution in entertainment that is sure to be on everyone’s holiday
This isn’t simply a games console, but the centrepiece of Microsoft’s living-room ecosystem, bringing games, sports, TV, music and movies together in one device, working seamlessly with tablets through Xbox Smartglass and with voice and gesture controls through the second-
Razer Edge Pro Razer went as far as to fullfill a gamers dream by unleashing the world’s most powerful tablet.
Housing a 1.9GHz Intel Core i7 CPU with 8GB of RAM, Nvidia GeForce GT 640 LE GPU, and 256GB SSD under a stylish, bulky frame—the slate bears the processing firepower to handle high-powered titles like BioShock Infinite and Crysis 3 with ease. Optional peripherals like the Gamepad and docking station bring
Bose steps into the portable bluetooth speaker octagon.
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2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards The anticipated inaugural edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards took place in style at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. www.AfroAsiaConnect .my
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The show hosted by Nigerian media personality/BBA host IK Osakioduwa and Zimbabewean TV star/former BBA contestant Vimbai Mutinhiri, kicked off at 7 PM.
From Jackie Appiah and OC Ukeje taking home top honours as the best actress and actor respectively to electric on-stage performances by Femi Kuti, Tiwa Savage, Banky W, Efya and Iyanya, the show lived up to critical expectations.
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Now is the time, don’t wait anymore for slow investors who make no effort to keep their businesses afloat.
Nigeria is one of the leading petroleum producer and exporter, also its one of the largest proven natural gas and petroleum reserves. Nigeria’s economy is strong and growing stronger. . .Invest in Nigeria now! Make your choice now and start a business in Nigeria. You will make profits by investing in a sector of your interest and with any amount of capital you have.
Investment opportunity exist much in a solid minerals sector, there are minerals which are not fully exploited in Nigeria like coal and tin. The rest are iron ore, limestone, niobium, lead, zinc and arable land which are exploited. Like other the African countries Nigeria also engage in agricultural products such as groundnuts, coconut, cocoa, citrus fruits, maize, millet, cassava, yams, and sugar cane. Not only Nigeria owning a booming leather and textile industry, which are located at Kano, Abeokuta, Kaduna, Onitsha and Lagos but also it has significant production and manufacturing facilities such as Peugeot (French), Bedford (English truck manufacturer, General Motors and also they deal with processed foods.
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How to become a powerful
speaker
We are living in a professional world.
You might have possessed great
expertise but you’ll always be judged
on your speaking skills. In public
speaking the message and you are the
same in your audience’s mind.
Every time you open your mouth to
speak, you have two choices. You
can inspire, make the sale, get your
message across, influence others, and
make a powerful impact; or you can
bore, lose the sale, embarrass yourself,
or, worst of all, make no impression
whatsoever. Being well-prepared will
not only make you a more powerful
speaker, it will instil confidence
and help you overcome your public
speaking fears.
Steps to become a powerful speaker:-
Know your audience - Research
and study your audience. Knowing
your audience’s age range, interest,
education, work, ethnic background,
and marital status, if it is relevant to
your talk is very important.
What is the end result of your speech
- What’s really at the heart of your
speech? By knowing that in hand you
can create a powerful punch that
drives home your message instead of
rambling on and losing your audience’s
interest.
You’re Competence - If audiences
understand your level of knowledge
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Free Market Economy. The Government has created a favourable climate for business and industrial ventures. Administrative and bureaucratic procedures have been greatly streamlined. The Government has put in place policies and programmes that guarantee a free market economy. Free Flow of Investment Exchange control regulations have been liberalized to ensure free flow of international finance. There is now unrestricted movement of investment capital. Skilled and Low Cost Labour, there is an abundance of skilled labour at an economic cost, resulting in production costs, which are among the lowest in Africa. Nigeria government offers stable political environment. In terms of infrastructure Nigeria is having a
rapid
development of physical and industrial infrastructure, like transportation, communications, electricity and water supply.
The geographic condition of Nigeria is within three climatic conditions: in the southern it is equatorial, central area is tropical and arid in the northern giving rise to rainforest, savannah and desert vegetation respectively.
Labour in Nigeria is very cheap due to large amount of unemployed
individuals ,therefore you
pay less for about the same services rendered anywere in the world. Nigerians are also very friendly and welcoming to foreign investors and will go to any extent to see that your company is stable and doing good business.
Next time you are looking for where and what to invest in,kindly contact us as we offer free consultancy services on Lucrative businesses in West Africa.
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HARI RAYA CELEBRATION On 8th of August 2013- Alpha Bless Restaurant hosted Hari Raya (Aidilfitri) for the Nigerian Muslim in Malaysia and other Malaysian friends in which more than 90 people turned up for the event.The season of Hari Raya is an opportunity for Muslim families to come together and celebrate with their love ones, relatives and friends, Through this celebration and other activities Alpha Bless, manifested it’s solidarity with his Muslim Brothers, Sisters and Malaysian friends. However, local residents women from all corners of Malaysia were also invited to attend the event.
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KLINIK PAKARBest Clinic for foreigners looking to get affordable & Efficient Treatment rates
froAsia Connect met with one of the foreigners who had an experience wereby he fell ill and needed
immediate medical treatment and here is what he had to say,
“My name is Damian, I was very sick and I did not know where to go and what to do, I felt like going to the clinic but because I thought I will not get that exact treatment and the understanding with the doctor since I was not in my country, but it was totally different when I walked into the clinic, the way I was treated, i felt like I was in my home country, the caring and attention I got made me feel more at home. And to my surprise, there were no extra charges for my treatment, this made me to see Malaysia as a lovely country and a nice place to stay, thanks so much to Klinik Pakar Kanak-Kanak for helping the life of foreigners in Malaysia. Many of my friends has visited this Klinik and had a wonderful experience, that makes us always give out regards to Kliniks in Malaysia.
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Health should be your First PriorityBeing sick in a foreign country at times can be a challenge, thinking of going to the hospital to get that contentment you intend to get like the way you will be attended
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There are hundreds of things to do and places to see in Uganda. From all of the major attractions such as the rare mountain gorillas to the hidden gems of the back country.
DESTINATION UGANDA (THE PEARL OF AFRICA)
ocated astride the Equator, Uganda is one of the most captivating destinations in
Africa. Also refered to as the Pearl of Africa, Uganda is a destination that has been visited by many travellers including explorers who came around the mid 1880s, seeking to find the Source of the Nile River! Up to today, Uganda attracts thousands of visitors who take different adventures in its countryside with the most popular being gorilla tracking in the ancient tropical rainforests of Western Uganda. Ugandan society is still predominantly rural with 80% of the population living in rural areas. Traditional customs and lifestyles are still alive in many parts of the country, which adds spice to the tourist experience. Ugandans generally have a reputation for openness, and a friendly attitude to visitors. There are various peoples that make up Uganda and each group have their own traditional customs and ways of life. These customs are kept alive by many colourful ceremonies marking specific historical events or celebrating the seasons of the year. Spontaneous dancing and music are typical of life in Uganda and visitors are often welcome to observe these
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“Also refered to as the pearl of Africa,Uganda is a destination that has been visited by many travellers including explorers ”
National ParksMost of Uganda’s wildlife is concentrated in its protected areas, of which there are three main categories: National Parks, Wildlife Reserves, and Forest Reserves. Uganda has established 10 National Parks, enabling tourists to enjoy the pristine wilderness environment.
ceremonies – although as a courtesy, tourists should always seek permission before taking photographs. In addition to the rich cultural experiences, tourists can choose souvenirs from countless local traditional art pieces and handcrafts. These are sold in most villages, along the roadsides, and also at specific tourist curio shops within the capital.
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Queen Elizabeth National Park Mgahinga Gorilla
LAKES AND RIVERS
The Queen Elizabeth
National Park has
been designated a
Biosphere Reserve
for Humanity
under UNESCO
auspices. The park,
in the western arm
of the Great East
African Rift Valley,
covers 2,056 sq.
km and includes a
remarkable variety
of ecosystems, from
semi-deciduous
tropical forest to
green meadows,
savannah and
swamps. It is the
home of the famous
tree-climbing
lion as well as the
Uganda Kob, other
antelope species,
elephant, baboons,
hippos, buffalo and
chimpanzees. Over
500 species of birds
have been recorded,
making the park
a magnet for bird
watchers. The bird
species include the
black bee-eater, 11
types of king fisher,
Shoebill storks and
several species of
falcons, eagles and
other raptors. In
the crater lakes to
the north, flocks of
flamingos can be
found. A favourite
way to view the game
is by launch trip on
the Kazinga Channel
between Lakes
George and Edward.
This is yet another haven for the persecuted mountain gorilla. Located on the slopes of the Virunga Mountains, in the extreme southwest corner of Uganda, the park has been set aside to provide a secure habitat for the gorillas. However, besides the gorillas, other wildlife may also be viewed including the leopard, giant forest hog, bushbuck, buffalo, and golden monkey. The summit of Mount Muhavura (4,127 m) has a small crater lake.
Uganda has been called a land of lakes because almost a third of the country is covered by water. Lake Victoria, the largest in Africa, dominates the southern border of the country while Lakes Edward and Albert lie to the west. Linked to Lake Edward is the Kazinga Channel, Lake Mburo, 230 km to the west of Kampala, is the only lake entirely within a National Park. In the centre of Uganda, Lakes Kwania and Kyoga are fed by the waters of the River Nile. Other lakes include Lake Bunyonyi near Kabale and Lake Bisina in the shadow of Mt. Elgon, as well as tiny crater lakes high in the mountains.Uganda’s fresh water lakes offer opportunities for water activities and sports. An example is white water rafting, pioneered by Adrift, which has caught on as a popular tourist activity, especially on the River Nile. The country now attracts 500 rafters every month. Lake Victoria is now also being increasingly used for lake cruises. Other popular activities include sport fishing and sailing.
Above Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Uganda is rightfully referred to as a country of many wonders from
sparkling crater lakes, great wildlife, rolling hills and
now endangered Mountain
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EMPOWERING AFRICANS
We all want wealth, but how do we achieve it?, It starts with a successful career which relies on
your skills and talents. Invest in yourself through books and qualify job where you can acquire a quality skill set. Identify your talents and find a way to turn them into an income-generating vehicle. In doing so, you
can truly leverage your career into an engine of your wealth. The Dangote Group which started as a small trading firm was established in the year 1977. Today, it is no longer small but now a multi-trillion naira conglomerate with many of its operations in Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo. At present, Dangote has enlarged his line of businesses to also cover food processing, cement manufacturing, and freight. It is important to point out here that, Dangote Group also dominates the sugar market in Nigeria.
“It’s not how much money you make, but how much money you keep, how hard it
works for you, and how many generation you keep it for”.- Robert Kiyosaki
Why wait for the Americans, Chinese or Europeans investors to invest in Africa while we can start by cherishing our own. Africa has
a lot of business people who owns Companies and who can help much to invest in different sectors in East Africa and the of whole Africa. Mr Alhaji Aliko Dangote has shown a way by Investing in Africa were he invest US $500millions which is about 8 Trillion SH in Mtwara Tanzania for the construction of Gas industry. Alhaji Aliko Dangote, was born on 10th of April in 1957, Kano, Nigeria, he is a Nigerian self-made businessman, with an estimated worth of $20.1 billion USD as of March 2013. Based in Nigeria, he is the owner of the Dangote Group, which has interests in commodities with operations in his homeland and several other countries in Africa, including Benin, Cameroon, Togo, Ghana, South Africa and Zambia. Dangote has been ranked by Forbes Magazine as the 43rd richest person in the world and the richest man in Africa.
Dangote invest massively in East Africa
“It’s not how much money
you make, but how much money you keep, how hard it works for
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The Dangote industry is expected to produce 3million tons of cement, which are like
150,000 bags per day with 50kg and also giving full time job opportunity to 1000 people and part-time job for 9,000 people. Not only Tanzania but also Dangote has invested in 14 different other African Countries for the manufacturing infrastructures in Countries such as Zambia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Senegal, etc. Dangote Cement Company has invested $5billion USD on the construction of cement industry.However the UNCTAD has confirm that investment from outside Africa has increase by 5%, also the international institution of Ernest & Young which deals with company advice and tax has report that African investors to Africa have
increase from 27 people in 2003 to 145 in 2011 for 17% to the foreign investors of last year. According to Ernest &Young “Nigerian Bank and Kenya Bank are the good example for the African investors so as the United Bank of Africa (UBA) OF Nigeria which has invested in 18 countries including Tanzania. For the East African Community, TIC, UIA and Ken lnvest are proudly about having good political stability also help them to have pulling factor for the investors in their countries.
INVEST IN NIGERIA (WEST AFRICA)The Future of DevelopmentREAD MORE IN PAGE 64
>>>>>>>>WHY INVEST IN EAST AFRICA<<<<<<<<< 1. East African Community has market access to more than 130 million people.
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and all over African. Our group company AfroAsia Connect Advertising supports with DAT
Air Cargo, thus providing all round support to make our publication a grand success.
We also Advertise, market and publish the following in our Magazine
Education
Laser Shows
Invitation Card
Restaurants & Catering
1. Education2. Laser Shows3. Restaurants & Catering4. Wedding Ceremony5. Special Event6. Product Launch7. Brand & Product8. Promotion9. Conference
10. Fashion Shows12. Laser Shows13. Press Conference14. Stage Shows15. Corporate Events16. Cultural Events17. Marriage functions18. Birthday events
We also advertise, market and publish the following:
MAGAZINE
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