South Africa is one nation that
has come from the reign of apartheid to a fledging democracy. Just like
yesterday, its already 20 years of absolute freedom thus, it is not out of
place to celebrate her people and more especially the man who fought and brought
the dream to life, Nelson Mandela. As the whole world begins preparation to
celebrate this man and nation that has given hope to its people. The Innovation Apartment Africa Initiative, a
project of (Creative Five World) intends to partner with KUTH Foundation, Holloway
Travels, Inspiro Productions, JCI South Africa, AIM Group (Owners
of Cool FM, Wazobia FM & Nigerian Info), MasterCard Priceless Africa, South African
Airways & Africa Red to organize a long chain of
events in South Africa as part of the global celebration from Tuesday 22nd to 1st
of August 2014 and to conclude at the Africa Youth and Governance Conference.
We equally anticipate media support from MTV Base Africa, Ventures Africa, Forbes
Africa, Bloomberg TV Africa, Multichoice Africa, CNBC Africa, BBC Africa and Red
Media Africa.
Ameyaw Debrah, Tansey Coetzee,
Elayne Okaya, Florence Otedola, Adewale Oreshade and Oluseun Onigbinde, The Innovation Apartment Africa;
Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, UK, US and Nigeria’s Resident Representatives will
be leading the African delegations. This is in recognition of their active and
successful roles at showcasing Africa as a force to be reckoned with at the United
Nations, their ability to engineer opportunities for renewed partnerships
between African nations, especially amongst its leaders, corporate businesses
and Social Entrepreneurs.
The delegation will be made up
of personalities from various sectors of each of the participating African
nations, including and not limited to: government functionaries, those in the
entertainment industry, corporate business world, and social entrepreneurs,
representatives of the host country and members of the Nelson Mandela
Foundation as well as immediate family members.
Activities for the proposed
event will include visitation to 7 Cities: Johannesburg,
Suncity, Durban, Port St. Elizabeth, Capetown, Pretoria and Soweto. The
Book Reading session, presentation of the Prisoner
to President fashion collection and mixtape by a renowned designer and
deejay.
The Africa Angel Investor Roundtable would be a major headliner,
also to be held in his honor at the Palace of the Lost City to bring together
various private investors, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists from the
participating African countries to meet their public and private sector
counterparts in South Africa to provide funding for social enterprise.
A Special Event at the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory would also be
held to discuss reflection in the life and legacy of Mandela and it’s expected
to be streamed live online and coverage provided from SABC with some of the VIP
Guests addressing students and young leaders as part of the activities to
celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day in South Africa. Wrapping up the
weeklong celebration would be a Private Reception with the South African
President and a Red Reception recognizing the contribution of eminent Africans
including South Africans and Social Entrepreneurs.
Regarding sponsorship, talks are already at an advanced stage with
high profile institutions and individuals who have indicated interest to be
part of the project.
Speaking about the involvement of Creative 5
World; Chaste Inegbedion said “it
is imperative that as the world celebrates the Nelson Mandela International Day
– the overarching objective which is to inspire individuals to take action to
help change the world for the better and in doing so build a global movement
for good.
It
is on this premises that we are collaborating with public spirited partners
to put some west African nations on the map during this symbolic week with the
Theme :67 Minutes in 7 Cities in 7 Days
and also to help foster a renewed commitment in the South Africa-West African
economic relationship.” The Soul
Flight ends at the 6th Edition of Africa Youth and Governance in
Lusaka, Zambia organized by the Youth Bridge Foundation.
Creative Five World (C5W)
·
This
is a focused, dynamic, integrated marketing, media and entertainment Solutions
Company reputed for its work with social causes. Over the Years, we have
consulted and rendered voluntary
services to institutions and brands, namely:
o
Adamawa
State Government
o
MDGs
o
NEPAD
o
Ovation
Red Carol
o
American
University of Nigeria
o
Kunle Afolayan’s
Golden Effect Production
o
Pat
Utomi’s Presidential Campaign Volunteer Force
o
Fela Durotoye’s
Mushin Make-Over
o
Rubies
Ink Walk against Rape
o
The
Future Project
o
The
Rise Network
o
Digital Interactive Media
o
US
Department of Commerce
o
Clemas
Garment
o
Nigeria
Telecom Award
o
City
People Award
o
Enough
is Enough Campaign
o
Nigeria
Fashion Week
o
British
Council Creative Industry Award.
The Innovation Apartment Africa
This
is a project that seeks to engage, train and assist young social entrepreneurs mostly
of West African origin on development and attitudinal change towards solving
societal problems. Research has shown that most Social Entrepreneurs do not
have a solution space to call their own for the purpose of correspondence,
networking and exchange of ideas. Since we understand that a certain kind of
environment is needed to nurture idea development, our direct objective is to
create that physical space and develop a support system for these young social
innovators.
C5W-TIAA works to achieve this mission by working in partnership with
Africa public institutions, civil society, media, regional and international
development partners. www.chastecharity.org Twitter: @chastecharity Instagram:@CharityChaste
1 comment:
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