Category: Albert Afeso Akanbi

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

makeadreamngadmin
Albert Afeso Akanbi, Book Review, Literary Vibes, New Book Alert

New Book Release: Agony of The Condemned by Albert Afeso Akanbi

24-year-old Jasini Geidam is posted to Edo State for NYSC. In Eket, he meets Nwaeka, a 16-year-old girl, mentally retarded from a 3-inch nail driven into her skull to extract a witchcraft confession at the orphanage… Continue reading New Book Release: Agony of The Condemned by Albert Afeso Akanbi

makeadreamngadmin
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

makeadreamngadmin
African Communities, African stories, Albert Afeso Akanbi, Learn Africa, Tourism and Travel

Tourism: An Expedition of the beautiful land of Ososo, EDO State Nigeria – Afeso Akanbi

“Caves Of Unremembered Dreams and Lessons From Our Fathers”, will not only show you a town of massive elevations of volcanic origin containing precious stones of varied descriptions; it will also tell you a story of the icons who helped shape Ososo history Continue reading Tourism: An Expedition of the beautiful land of Ososo, EDO State Nigeria – Afeso Akanbi

makeadreamngadmin
African Communities, African stories, Albert Afeso Akanbi, Videos

African Stories: Ososo, an Oasis – A documentary by Doppler Films

In April 2021, we received an invitation to join Alfred Peters, a technocrat and native of Ososo, in an expedition to the land of Ososo, a scenic town of streams and rocks caught in-between the beautiful undulating Somorika hills of Akoko-Edo LGA of Edo State, Nigeria. In this documentary, we relate our experience. – Afeso Akanbi (Writer&Documentary Filmmaker)Doppler Effect FilmsAn Alumnus Of The South Gate … Continue reading African Stories: Ososo, an Oasis – A documentary by Doppler Films

afesoakanbi
African stories, Albert Afeso Akanbi, Opinion

The Man Robert Akande, and the Quest to Save Akoko-Edo LGA @dopplerfilmz

Author’s note: There are over 262,000 people according to the 2006 population census, there are 10 large political wards, over 13 clans and 16 sub-clans, over 50 towns and communities, in the land we today call Akoko-Edo LGA of Edo State. Despite her rich and diverse cultural heritage and history, a very hard working and hospitable people, headquartered in the ancient town of Igarra, it appears … Continue reading The Man Robert Akande, and the Quest to Save Akoko-Edo LGA @dopplerfilmz

afesoakanbi
African stories, Albert Afeso Akanbi, Opinion, Updates from Africa

Thoughts on Okonjo-Iweala’s Appointment as DG, WTO – Afeso Akanbi

The World Trade Organization, WTO has just confirmed Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its Director General, DG. With this appointment, 66-year-old Okonjo-Iweala has made history as the first African and the first woman to head the major, yet beleaguered financial organization. By every inch of it, Okonjo-Iweala, a world class economist, a two-time Nigerian finance minister and foreign minister for a brief period, deserves the appointment. … Continue reading Thoughts on Okonjo-Iweala’s Appointment as DG, WTO – Afeso Akanbi

afesoakanbi
Albert Afeso Akanbi, Columnists, Opinion

Nigeria’s Health Sector and My Experience – Afeso Akanbi

Although I am not a stranger to the fact that Nigeria is in bad shape, I got the rudest confirmation yet of this truth today, after experiencing first hand what it meant to have a patient in one’s hands, in an emergency situation, and yet be made to wait in the merciless environment we call hospitals in Nigeria today, endlessly in a queue for hours, … Continue reading Nigeria’s Health Sector and My Experience – Afeso Akanbi

afesoakanbi
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

afesoakanbi1 Comment
Sticky post
#News, Albert Afeso Akanbi, Columnists, Inspiring Young Leaders

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

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 indoors, to stay safe because … Continue reading A Lone Voice for Our Environment from the East – Afeso Akanbi

afesoakanbi2 Comments