JFactor is a successful gospel talent show which was started by two Nigerians, Fola Oyeyinka and Chiamaka Ezenwa in 2007. The pair started the project as a platform to encourage and nuture talented singers whilst providng a launch pad into the music industry. Past winners include Nwando Okeke and Tito Fagbenle.
You can join the 2009 Jfactor finale this September!
Date: Saturday, 26 September 2009
Venue: JH Centre, 112 Brent Terrace, Brent Cross, NW2 2LT
Time: 6pm
Tickets: £10 online. £15 at the door
The idea of Maker Faire Africa was put forward by Emeka Okafor, the Director of TED Africa. The aim of the event is to “create a space on the continent where Afrigadget-type innovations, inventions and initiatives can be sought, identified, brought to life, supported, amplified, propagated, etc.”
I think this is a brillant idea and great opportunity to see how local invention and initiatives are solving local problems. You can get more information about the event here.
The theme for this year’s Africa Day is “Investment Climate in Africa: Navigating the Global Downturn”. Four panels have been set up for discussions:
Innovative Financing in Africa
Natural Resources: Curse or Blessing?
China’s Growing Influence in Africa
Growth Sectors Beating the Downturn
Date: Saturday, 16th May 2009
Venue: London Business School
Time: 0900 to 1700 with drinks and a networking event to follow
Tickets: £45 for early birds, £55 after May 11. Buy ticket online
The keynote speakers are: Hakeem Belo-Osagie (Chairman, Metis Capital Partners) Ebenezer N. Essoka (CEO, Standard Chartered Bank, S.Africa) Omari Issa (CEO, Investment Climate Facility for Africa)
Other panelists attending include Dambisa Moyo, Miles Morland and Uwa Igiehon
