In every edition of our beautiful publication, our readers are treated to details of classy and beneficial events from networking groups to socio-cultural activities. We consider this aspect of our work a very vital contribution to the social and educational life of our readers. We reckon with the possible opportunities that may arise from meaningful events, we therefore will never cease to keep you in the loop of important occasions as they arise.
BEYOND SPORT - Tony Blair, Desmond Tutu, Segun Odegbami and Others Gather
Nigeria’s Segun Odegbami was recently recognized on world stage along with other prominent sports personalities for his contributions to sports development. The event was the 2009 edition of the Beyond Sport Award ceremony that featured influential international figures such as former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair; Archbishop Desmond Tutu; Prince Faisal Al Hussein of Jordan; the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson and the UN’s Special Advisor to the Secretary-General, Wilfred Lemke.
Ghanaian Londoners, a network of Ghanaian professionals and Friends of Ghana in London, has indeed proven its mettle as a leading body in organising professionals from all walks of life to increase individuals’ opportunities and inspire support for development in Africa.
In celebration of the historic inauguration of the First Black President of the United States of America, Barack Obama. IROKO Bar, in collaboration with Facilitators for a Better Jamaica (FFBJ) and Operation Black Vote (OBV), organised a well attended event which attracted people from all races; particularly people from Afro-Caribbean descent.
