New Jersey, USA was all fun and more on Xmas Eve 2023 as “One VOICE AFRICA” hosted a great event.
“Technology was used to subdue, colonize and subjugate Africa and technology again would be used to liberate Africa..” – Dr Nelson Aluya
Christmas Eve 2023 in Hillside, New Jersey, USA was a an atmosphere of fun, learning, networking and overall creativity as many Africans in the Diaspora, African Americans, Caribbean Americans and many more Ethnic nationalities of African Origin came together to lend their voices, their talents, ideas, creativity and much more under the “One Voice” Africa Initiative.
It was indeed one of a kind and a rare moment of togetherness and collaborative spirit as many people of African decent made it a memorable Christmas and holidays period.
Dr Nelson Aluya, an Internist, a paediatrician and a People’s Advocate, alongside others like Mr Vincent Ezeokoli had convened this memorable meeting.
Asked by our We4We Media correspondent to help the people and the world out there to understand a bit more about the event, Dr Nelson Aluya stated,
“The event is to bring together all peoples of African descent. Whether you were born in Haiti, Jamaica, the United States Ghana, Nigeria or Ethiopia, it doesn’t matter. The idea is to come together and create a One Voice Africa platform for the African Diaspora. It was meant to redefine a new strategic agenda for a collaborative effort where we as a people can bring together our resources (Time, Money and intellect) to build for ourselves institutions from a culture of excellence that will create value and positive impact for the African Diaspora community. A community that is relevant in the local, national and global space.We stand together in a new way to build political strength for economic power.”
The event was well attended by lots of professionals in their various fields. Some of the attendees were, Mr Vincent Ezeokoli, a community leader and a political strategist in Hillside Nj; Dr Adeola Popoola,
President of NIDO (Nigerians In Diaspora Organization) New Jersey; Dr Elizabeth Ojugo, Entrepreneur, CEO of Hollywood Blue Ribbon. Hillside NJ (The Event Space); Adekunle Kulu, a military strategist; Charles Ekanem,
Co-founder/COO
Laurel Resources LLC; Mr Ladi Lawoye, IT specialist and entrepreneur; Dr Victor King. Author of “Change Agent-250 years of American history”; Dr. Akìl Akindele Khalfani, Professor of Africana Studies & Director Africana Institute, Essex County College. NJ; Dominic Tamin, CEO, “AFRICAN ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS”; Chief Sir Engr Tony Ewhoma Okpokparoro, CEO Oil Money Entertainment; Val ‘Frakas Mo’Fire’ Amadi, CEO We4We Media and ValMedia/ Pinnacle Films.
The organizers promised to continue to work with several professionals and individuals in their various smaller and specialized areas, be it medicine, military, contracting, entertainment, etc and get the various groups together from time to time with a vision to enhance synergy amongst them as they pursue the core aims of the “One Voice Africa” mission goals. Monthly or quarterly meetings were proposed and they promised to get the information out there on time whenever they decide on the timing for future events.
