Women4Africa
What happens when six very
powerful women are placed on one panel to share life experiences and more?
Well, women4Africa, in honour of
International Women’s Month, put this question to the test by teaming up with
Lambeth Council and produced what was called ’a life-changing conference’ titled ; ‘Strengthening our communities
through Strong Motherhood’. The result was explosive!!!
Many people have asked for more
of such conferences because the issues raised and tackled were so real and
very, very close to home. The panelists gave real life-changing speeches that
left the audience speechless and applauding to a standing ovation at the same
time.
Among the topics addressed were;
domestic violence, rape, teen pregnancy, death of mothers during child birth,
to name a few. The topics were received
with the out-most support and reciprocal interactions by the audience.
The amazing panel was made up of:
Founder of the Girl Child Network worldwide Betty Makoni, HRH Queen Naa
TsoTsoo I, Artist and Entrepreneur May7ven, CEO of AMREF UK Samara Hammond,
Artist and Women4Africa’s Young Peoples Ambassador Roucheon Iloyi and
Women4Africa Founder Tola Onigbanjo.
Sam Onigbanjo with HRH, Queen Naa Tso Tsoo 1 |
The 'wise' one doing her thing. Tola Onigbanjo addressing the audience . |
Also in attendance were some very
prominent names including; Councillor Lorna Campbell, Councillor Ade Aminu, HRH
Princess ‘Deun Adedoyin -Solarin, Atiti Sosimi, Colin and Fikelephi Jackson, as
well as the founder of Glowing Future, Mary Akangbe and
other notable guests.
The great Panelists, Special guests and Councillors at the event. |
To say that it was an enjoyable experience would be an understatement. You only have to look
around you and see the passion with which everyone was lapping up the talks, as
well joining in the discussions, to know that this really was a life changing
event.
A life changing event with explosive topics that had the audience deeply engrossed and absorbed all through!!
But like all good things, the
conference had to come to an end, to the regret of everyone who attended, and
although it is very difficult to put all that happened in a few lines in
summary of the event, it can easily be agreed by all that the theme for the
conference was;
‘No matter where or what you have
been through, someone else has been there and you don’t have to stay there’!!!
The explosive night was hosted by
Sam Onigbanjo Founder Women4Africa and
concluded with a standing ovation and calls from everyone for more of this
conference as often as possible…..Watch this space!
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