Editor’s Welcome
Hello and welcome to the Mojatu
Nottingham issue 24. We bring
you some wonderful news of
Nottingham City and Mojatu
Foundation’s invitation to the UN in
Vienna, Austria (P7). The 8 th of March
marks the global International
Women’s Day. See some of the
events on (P4 & 6). Our cover girl is
a young woman, Ambassador Esther Muthoni, raising
funds for a charity in Kenya supporting children and
young people (P23).
There was a spectacular welcome at the Council
House for the first Nigerian king to visit Nottingham,
his Imperial Majesty Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Enitan
Ogunwusi Ojaja II (P10 &11). Is Africa being ignore?
Don’t miss out on the article on The Munich Security
Conference: Two Elephants, One room (P12 &13).
Raising awareness of cancer is so vital it cannot be
ignored. Do not miss out important information on
(P16-18). Do you feel tired consistently, read why and
how to address this (P19). Also see Franziska Spritzler’s
article on foods to avoid with Diabetes (P24).
Are you or someone you know interested in becoming
a Police Officer, Nottinghamshire Police are opening
their recruitment in May 2017 (P26- 27).
In this issue, we share an article on acknowledging
failure and learning from it (P28). Are you or someone
you know aged 16-18, PATRA offers fantastic
opportunities to young people. See details (P30).
Do you think you have what it takes to be a radio/TV
presenter, Insite Radio can help you (P31). Interested
in gaining new skills and learning with people from
different backgrounds, Mojatu Foundation is offering
free training opportunities that could benefit our
communities. For more details see (P32).
Valentine Nkoyo
Managing Editor: Mojatu magazines
Email: [email protected]
Editorial
Group Editor: Frank Kamau – [email protected]
Managing Editor: [email protected]
Graphic Design: Robert Borbely
Contributors: Esther Muthoni | Edwin Ubah | Edith
Lucky-Uweh | Abdoulie Jah | Francis Lee-Saunders |
Franziska Spritzler | Ralph Shepherd
IT / Social Media: Robert Borbely
Photos: Helen Clerbout-Bressers
Accounts: Esther Muthoni [email protected]
Admin: Penny Cooper - [email protected]
Sales & Marketing / Community Engagement:
Abdoulie Jah - [email protected]
Kevin Price - [email protected]
Edwin Ubah - [email protected]
Contents
News & Sports
Fempowerment in Nottingham............ 4
Women Cultural Exchange................... 6
Nottinghamshire ‘Edible Woodland’.... 8
Nottingham a City of Love Not Hate..... 9
Nigeria Yoruba King Visit............... 10-11
Community
Ignoring Africa: Dangerous Strategy.. 12-13
Ghana at 60........................................ 14
Faith & Spirituality
My Journey with The WFWP......... 20-21
Arts & Culture
Ambassador Esther: Face of Kenya UK.23
Health & Food
11 Foods to avoid with diabetes.... 24-26
Business & Finance
Police Officer Recruitment Opens...... 26
Education
Failure & learning from it.............. 28-29
Cover
Esther Muthoni - Selfie photo taken
on mobile
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