African stories, Albert Afeso Akanbi, Causes

A Lone Voice for Our Environment from the East – Afeso Akanbi

Originally posted on MakeADreamNG.com:
As at this morning, it would have been close to three weeks since the government of Nigeria declared a total lockdown in two states and the Federal Capital Territory, and advised all Nigerians to stay at home. All over the world, governments, religious leaders, celebrities, scientists, experts, politicians, just name it, everyone is unanimous in advising people everywhere to stay… Continue reading A Lone Voice for Our Environment from the East – Afeso Akanbi

makeadreamngadminApril 22, 2022April 22, 2022

African stories, Albert Afeso Akanbi, Causes, Livelihood Project, Videos

Livelihood Project – Creatives ‘wade through waters’ for Social Intervention

…the large expanse of water, creeks and swamp were all as beautiful as they were scary …’ Afeso Akanbi Documentary film maker and social activist, Afeso Akanbi was recently seen ‘wading through the waters’ in a quest for social intervention, and of course, in search of a good story. In his words, ‘In a quest to reach out to kids like those at the CRARN … Continue reading Livelihood Project – Creatives ‘wade through waters’ for Social Intervention

makeadreamngadminNovember 28, 2021November 28, 2021

#News, African stories, Causes, The Conversation

Young Nigerians rise up to demand a different kind of freedom

(Featured Image credit: Matthew Chattle/Barcroft Media via Getty Image) Sakiru Adebayo, University of the Witwatersrand Two days after Nigeria celebrated its sixtieth year of independence, a video of a young man brazenly killed by a member of the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad or SARS caught the attention of netizens. The Twitter user who posted the viral video claimed the man’s body had been left at … Continue reading Young Nigerians rise up to demand a different kind of freedom

makeadreamngadminOctober 16, 2020October 16, 2020

Authors Profiles, Causes, Interviews, Literary Vibes

“My vision is the complete defeat of terrorism in Northern Nigeria”, Chineye Ochem – author, Our Land is Red

In our country today, it is not uncommon for brilliant professionals to openly express their convictions and opinions about vital issues affecting the society. Areas of interest include politics, entertainment, crime, feminism, gender inequality and the likes. There are no holds bared as courageous Nigerian speak out against rape, pedophilia, racism, injustice, corruption, terrorism and other ills of our society. Sadly however, very few flesh … Continue reading “My vision is the complete defeat of terrorism in Northern Nigeria”, Chineye Ochem – author, Our Land is Red

Funmi AdebayoJuly 5, 2020July 8, 2020

#News, Causes, Dream Professionals

Dream Professionals: Taiwo Alalade Births Teacher-Leader Series via Prime Educators

Watch Taiwo Alalade as she talks ‘Leadership in the Classroom’ on Teacher-Leader Series by Prime Educators. Continue reading Dream Professionals: Taiwo Alalade Births Teacher-Leader Series via Prime Educators

Funmi AdebayoJune 26, 2020June 26, 20201 Comment

Albert Afeso Akanbi, Causes, Columnists, Film Making

“When was the Last Time you Saw a Leper?” – The Story of Doppler Films

When was the last time you saw a leper, that’s if you have ever seen one, or the last time you, at least, heard the word leprosy? Of course, we all know leprosy exists in Nigeria, and as a matter of fact, 5, 000 new cases of leprosy are reported in the country annually. Yet, the very large community of lepers living in shanty isolated … Continue reading “When was the Last Time you Saw a Leper?” – The Story of Doppler Films

afesoakanbiJune 6, 2020June 6, 20201 Comment

Causes, Dream Personality, Interviews

Multifaceted Affiong Ene-Obong talks Publishing, Business and Special Needs Advocacy

Delectable Affiong Ene-Obong is a lawyer, author and poet. She is also a certified screenwriter and essayist. She has a degree in Law from Babcock University and B.L from the Nigerian Law School Abuja. She is a member of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) Port Harcourt (Rivers State chapter), Poets in Nigeria (PIN), Seaview Poetry Club PortHarcourt (Rivers State chapter) and Federacion Internacional de … Continue reading Multifaceted Affiong Ene-Obong talks Publishing, Business and Special Needs Advocacy

Funmi AdebayoMay 7, 2020November 17, 2021

Causes, Film Making, Literary News and Updates

Albert Afeso Launches Campaign towards Saving Kids Accused of Witchcraft

Since 1999, child advocacy groups have documented cases of abuse of an estimated 15,000+ kids in some southern Nigerian states accused of witchcraft. Renowned author, columnist and political analyst, Albert Afeso Akanbi recently launched a fundraising campaign towards the production of a film themed after his latest book, White Witch. View the trailer of the movie below Please see link below to learn more about … Continue reading Albert Afeso Launches Campaign towards Saving Kids Accused of Witchcraft

Funmi AdebayoJune 29, 2019January 26, 2021