We chose the name Kennedy as soon as we found out we were having a girl. I wanted a strong unisex name and decided to name her after her father, my husband, Kenneth. We named her Sinclair instead, a name we picked on impulse four days before I checked in for her delivery. “I used to make stops at a town called Sinclair in Wyoming. It was beautiful and tranquil. I felt at peace there. Do you think it’s a […]
Getting Professor Aderemi Oki (popularly referred to as Remi Oki) to agree to an interview was no easy task. At my first attempt, the past President of EKO Club (2011 – 2015) and Head of the Chemistry Department, Prairie View A&M University simply smiled at me, shook his head and said “I don’t have the time.” Hmmm..that did not go down well with me. After running into him a couple of times at social events he eventually gave in. A […]
With a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems, a Master of Science degree in Information Technology and another Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), one would have expected Kelechi Eke to be trail blazing in Silicon Valley. No,no, no. Kelechi has found a niche for himself in the movie industry – bridging the gap between Hollywood and Africa. A Writer, Director and Producer for BIGOBI, his multimedia company, he has hosted and produced “The Black Pot” – a […]
. on Westheimer Road. FAKO America, a non-profit organization is the parent body of all Fako Cultural Associations in the United States, under the name of Fako Elements Cultural Association (FECA), with the aim of bringing all the Fako indigenes in America together, provide a forum for the healthy exchange of ideas and social interaction among its people. Also, it encourages the development of Fako division in collaboration with other organizations to help promote this initiative. In the United States, its […]
After years of cracking jokes about the Bakassi Peninsula on the Gulf of Guinea in the height of the crises between Nigeria and Cameroon, Okey Onyebgule became fondly known on stage as OKEY BAKASSI. A brilliant comedic man who is not only known as a Nollywood actor but dabbled in politics as Senior Assistant to the Governor of Imo State, Nigeria. While working as an adviser, he worked towards bridging the gap between the state and the entertainment industry, emphasizing […]
About 1000 women die from pregnancy- or childbirth-related complications around the world every day. This is referred to as Maternal Mortality. This is why I became an Obstetrician/Gynecologist. In 2008, 358 000 women died during and following pregnancy and childbirth. Ninety nine percent (99%) occurred in developing countries, and most of them could have been prevented. More than half of these deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa. The maternal mortality ratio in developing countries is 290 per 100 000 live births […]
Iboro Udoh is the founder of The VIP Initiative, which is designed and committed to raising Very Impactful People (VIP). Through this organization, the American born lady was inspired to author her first book, Ignite, in order to share her insight on how to be effective for others. Her educational background includes Bachelor degrees, and Master’s degrees in both Healthcare Administration and Health-care finance. She is a healthcare administrator / executive, registered nurse, clinician, entrepreneur, mentor, inspirational and motivational speaker, writer, […]
We never planned to start a church. It was simply a prayer meeting of 2 families in South Bronx NY when my wife, Dr. Alice Ajim and I were both doing our residencies. Today, the ministry has grown to three thriving congregations with members from about 40 different countries of the world and assets of about $15M. All these occurred whilst we were still engaged in full time medical practice! We are currently CEO of a chain of freestanding emergency […]
How do you say goodbye to the first ever African American President of the United States of America? Some never expected Barack Obama to win the presidential election, but on the day he was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States of America, millions around the world broke down in tears irrespective of their color or creed. His presidency has opened a door or doors for some to be all they can be. It has given hope […]
If you went through the year 2016 and did not laugh at one of MCPC’s jokes or comedy sketches, on Facebook, Youtube or attended one of his life shows; You need to roll your clock back to 2016 because you missed out on a bag full of laughter. Almost every African in Texas makes it a duty to attend at least one of his numerous rib craking shows each month to let off stress. A.K.A Mr Poly.. MCPC moved to […]