VIRTUES ON DISPLAY - Amarachi Okafor Announces ‘Beauty, Mercy, Kindness and Love’

For Amarachi Okafor, an Abuja-based visual artist, curator, cultural producer, author and founder of ORIE STUDIO, the last two decades of experimentation have culminated in an interesting array of mediums, materials and techniques.

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PUBLIC ART MEETS WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AT JAGUAR PARADE NYC 2022

Several jaguar sculptures painted by great artists will be exhibited in iconic locations throughout New York City. The event will culminate in an online art auction on Oct 5- 20, with 100% of the net proceeds going to jaguar conservation efforts. Jaguar Parade NYC 2022/Onca-Mimética by Irmãs Gelli

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UN General Assembly - 🇳🇬 Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari Makes his Last Address

President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria addresses the 77th Session of the United Nations General Debate

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President Biden Announces $2.9 Billion in Additional For Global Food Security at UN General Assembly

FACT SHEET: At United Nations General Assembly, President Biden Announces $2.9 Billion in Additional Funding to Strengthen Global Food Security

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Protecting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Persons with disabilities often face stigma, exclusion and discrimination, and are over-represented amongst the people living in persistent poverty, and are less likely than others to be able to lift themselves out of poverty.

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U.S Secretary of State Blinken to Attend 77th United Nations General Assembly;

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to New York City September 18-23 to participate in the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly High Level Week

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MENTORSHIP YIELDS! El Anatsui Leads New Class Of Rolex Mentors

Every two years since 2002, Rolex - the Swiss luxury watchmaker has paired artists and protégés in an exclusive programme called The Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative.

Community, Leadership, Art, EducationAfrica-RelatedSeptember 12, 2022africa-related, #africarelated, @oyizaadaba, @africarelatedinc, #africarelatedinc, #rolex, #rolexmentorprotege, #perpetual, #elanatsui, #elanatsuiart, #mentorship, #mentoring, #mentorsComment

9/11: TWENTY-ONE YEARS AFTER

A day of sombre remembrance of a date history will never forget

Obituary, LifeAfrica-RelatedSeptember 11, 2022africa-related, #africarelated, @oyizaadaba, @africarelatedinc, #africarelatedinc, #9-11, #september11, #neverforget911, #rememberthesky, @911memorialComment

TEDx OKENE 2022: IT'S 2 DAYS TO GO!

Among the impressive lineup of speakers are Dr Tom Adaba OON of the Tom Adaba Legacy Project, teen speaker Ohinoyi Ohikere, Ms. Salamatu Yunusa, a first-class graduate of Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of East London, and Rev. Fr. George Ehusani of Lux Terra Leadership Foundation.

LUX TERRA TRAINING: An Interfaith Approach To Transforming Nigeria

Lux Terra Foundation played host to 50 administrative and academic staff of the Academy, for a two-day training program on skill acquisition, mechanisms and strategies for Intensifying the Campaign for Integrity among Secondary School students.

U.S Supports UN Permanent Forum on International Day for People of African Descent

August 31 marks the 2nd anniversary of the International Day for People of African Descent, a day created by the United Nations to celebrate the achievements of people of African descent worldwide.

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W.E.B. DU BOIS MUSEUM COMPLEX GHANA - Restoration Plan Commences

The W.E.B du Bois Center in Ghana is where the remains of Man, his wife Shirley and vast collection of books and personal items have been since his death on August 27, 1963.

PARADISE PREPARED: Rev. F. M. LAWLUVI Transitions at 95

He answered the call to serve as a minister of the Gospel at a young age. On August 16, he answered heaven's call at the grand age of ninety-five.

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EXHIBITION: THE MET Tributes CHEIK DIOP With ‘African Origin of Civilization’

The exhibition highlights five millennia of extraordinary artistic production on the African continent.

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KOFO WONDER! Live @ Freedom Park

Multi-talented Kofo Wonder performs at Freedom Park, Lagos on August 28, 2021

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U.S STATE DEPT ANNOUNCES COLIN POWELL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

The Colin Powell Leadership Program will provide paid fellowships to recent college graduates and paid internships to students who are enrolled at accredited institutions of higher education.

Education, Leadership, Government & PoliticsAfrica-RelatedAugust 17, 2022africa-related, #africarelated, african governments, @oyizaadaba, @africarelatedinc, #africarelatedinc, us state department, @statedept, @ForeignPressCtr, Colin Powell, #leadership, Oyiza AdabaComment

US VISAS: State Department Gives Post-Pandemic Update

The US State Department briefed journalists on recent measures taken to combat post-pandemic visa backlog at consular posts overseas. Some of the measures include the global visa approach, whereby applicants can apply for U.S visas anywhere in the world.