Afro Diaspora Center Ireland

Introduction of African Studies

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:50:18 -0700

Susuana Olatunji Komolafe an educator leading the introduction of African Studies into educational system in Ireland since 2010 when she initiated the Africa History Month Ireland.

This short course has been developed in accordancewith the NCCA template and guideline. This short course has been developed by Susuana Olatunji Komolafe the Executive Educational Director of Africa History Educational Center for Africa Studies, under the platform of Afro in Diaspora Center with the support of Revd. Dr. Livingstone Thompson

Susuana is recommending the introduction of African Studies to the Junior Circle education curriculum and most especially the transitional year students. As an educator within the community and the Principal Director of Africa History Educational Center for African Studies in Ireland, I strongly believe that this addition to the curriculum will have a significant positive impact on the students' education and will contribute to the development of a more informed and tolerant society.

The importance of Africa in the global community cannot be overstated. Africa is the second-largest continent in the world and is home to over 1.3 billion people, representing a diverse array of cultures, languages, religions, and traditions. Furthermore, Africa is a significant contributor to the global economy and is a crucial player in global affairs.

Despite this, Africa is often overlooked in many educational curricula, including those in our schools. This omission creates a gap in students' knowledge and perpetuates stereotypes and misconceptions about the continent and its people.

Introducing African Studies to the Junior Circle education curriculum and most especially the transitional year students will help to bridge this gap and provide students with a more comprehensive understanding of the world around them. This subject will expose them to the rich history, culture, and diversity of...Read More

Women Summit Ire2023

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 09:07:29 -0700

Our women's summit is a conference and gathering that focuses on issues that are of particular importance to women. Our events often bring together women from diverse backgrounds and professions to discuss topics such as gender equality, women's empowerment, leadership, entrepreneurship, health and wellness, and more. Our Women's summits provide an opportunity for women to network, share their experiences, and learn from one another. We would feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and other interactive activities designed to engage participants and foster meaningful dialogue. Our Women's summits are an important way for us to raise awareness of women's issues, promote gender equality, and support women in achieving their personal and professional goals.

This Summit will create a platform to showcase the various business talent, learning and capacity building skills, educational skills knowledge and strength capabilities that exist within the African Caribbean Migrants Diaspora Women

Event Title: "Women Summit IRE” Theme: "BuildingOurNetwork"

Target Audience: To have a minimum target number of 100 participants at every summit, mainly women and business stands.

Goals: The goals of an African Caribbean Migrant summit is to promote the well-being and success of individuals of African and Caribbean descent who have migrated to a new country. This would involve working towards achieving greater social and economic equality, advocating for policies that address the needs of African Caribbean...Read More

WOMEN SUMMIT IRE2022

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0700

To all that participate in our 1st Africa Caribbean Migrant Women in Diaspora Summit which took place 2018, I personally like to wish you all the best of the season and looking to see you all for 2022 Summit.

Registration for tickets are now open, places is limited due to insurance. Get your ticket €30. Use PayPal: somk3@yahoo.com

The FestivalofWomen @WomenSummit an event to engage people interested to come and contribute to the success.

Date: 24th September, 2022.
Time: 3pm - 6pm
Venue: King House Boyle Roscommon

African Caribbean Migrant Diaspora WomenSummitIre, a platform that brings women in Diaspora together and explore "BuildingOurNetwork" Regards, Susuana

International Women's Day

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 07:56:17 -0700

Since 2013, we at adcenter have participate in the celebration of International Women Day as part of our annual events and project initiative. This is our official first event of the year which takes place in March. We have use AfroFashionShowIreland project that focus on fashiion, competition for African Caribbean Designers, African Caribbean Models where we choose our FaceOfAfroFashionie

Writing to Publish Workshop "Masterclass Workshop"

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:06:15 -0700

Past Journey of the "Writers Workshop"

Have you registered for our next 60minute Masterclass on the 14th May, see you at 11am, on the zoom link by registering through adcenter25@yahoo.ie

"Thought of the Day' Week One" Jill Downey

Really enjoyed last night wasn't sure what to expect never know might be a writer in me.

I learned last night about the different dialects in Nigeria and it nice to have a small group where we can learn about each other. You and Livingston were great.

Week Three

Enjoyed last nights session and very encouraging to see more people. Our visitor was good and very informative. I hope to make more progress this week with the writing. Each week I come away having learned something new and second week was also a great experience.

Jill

"Thought of the Day' Week One" Rose Bradley

I was very impressed with the professional way in which the class was presented. It was great to see a timetable with topics of sessions and that there were aims and objectives which is always a good thing as there is a goal to be achieved and something to work towards. There was a variety of cultures and backgrounds in attendance which gave the group lots of colour and strength and it was great to be able to share among ourselves some of our personal backgrounds that brought us all together on the night. I always feel that a tea break is essential as it allows us to chill and mingle which we did on the night. It was a very easy going atmosphere and a nice small intimate group. I was unsure of what to expect before I attended but I am pleased to say that it was very enjoyable and I am glad that I went. See you next Wednesday Susie & Livingstone.

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AFRICA HISTORY MONTH IRE

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:16:19 -0700

Lookout from 1st Nov- 30th Nov the "Africa History Month Ireland 2021 will kickstart" Inbox to join us in the celebration for change in narrative and cultural celebration
The key to understanding Africa continent is culturally & genetically examining through it’s language families. Often times peoples classified in the same language family have some close, distant, or very distant cultural & genetic affiliation.
The distance often depends on where they fall in the subgrouping of that linguistic family. Native to the African continent are four major language phylum's. Those being the Niger-Congo linguistic family, the Nilo-Saharan linguistic family, the Afro-Asiatic linguistic family, and the Khoisan linguistic family, and each of these can be divided even more into subphylum's. The Afro-Asiatic language family largely found in North & East Africa but also a portion of West & Central Africa also over spills into the Middle East, that being the Levant & the Arabian Peninsula.
The Niger Congo family is predominantly found in West, Central, Southern, & East Africa. Be mindful all these linguistic families as mentioned before can be divided into further subphylums. For example the Bantu linguistic family encompasses mostly Central, East, & Southern Africa is a subphylum of the Niger Congo family. West Africans are not of Bantu stock, a common mistake those who are not detailed thorough students of African anthropology or history. West Africans are the distant cousins of Bantu peoples being broadly all a part of the Niger Congo family, but they are not linguistically or culturally Bantu.
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The Nilo-Saharan language family is found for...Read More

AFRICA HISTORY MONTH IRELAND

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 13:56:41 -0700

IRELAND is the first Country to officially in the world celebrate an annual Africa History Month Ireland, in November standing out of the crowd. This initiative has grown into a national program-me celebrated in various counties here in Ireland helping people understand different cultures and promote mainly the presence of Africans here in Ireland and the history we have in common with Irish people. "Susuana Olatunji Komolafe" is the creator. founder & Initiator of the Africa History Month Ireland, powered by Afro in Diaspora Center (Adcenter) it include in the celebration and activities Caribbean History, African Caribbean Author Fay, Africa Fashion Week, Africa Film Festival, Africa Music Festival, Africa Drama Festival, Africa Comedy Festival & Africa Art and Craft Festival
The initiative of celebrating "Africa History Month Ireland" and used the term OR word OR recognizing the continent and wide cultural heritage ‘Africans’ to denote ‘color’ or ‘black’ persons. I’m well aware that I have deployed the term un-problematically given the on-going changes of seeing Africans as Black People, we are Africans, not Black People, am Africa from Nigerian with black skin complexion.
Khalid Koser (Koser, 2003) has used the term ‘New African Diasporas’ to describe the new and more recent settlement of African here in Ireland. African migrant groups in Ireland fit Koser’s description of ‘New African Diasporas’. In fact, it would be correct to regard them as the newer of the New African Diasporas, given that the large scale presence of Africans in Ireland is taking place almost half a century after African immigrants have established a larger presence in places like the United Kingdom and France. It is fitting therefore that any analysis of the situation of Africans in Ireland...Read More

"Africa Caribbean Migrant Diaspora Women Summit IRE”

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 18:51:15 -0700

Greetings to you,
On behalf of our CEO, we like to invite you to join us on our virtual conversational talk on #BuildingOurNetwork
Theme: FestivalOfWomen
Below is the link to join us on Wednesday @7pm
Topic: #BUildingOurNetWork
September 30th, 2020 07:00 PM Dublin
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87593347679
ID: 87593347679
Click on this link and make a donation to support our vision in becoming a Game Changer. African Caribbean Irish-owned businesses struggle to access every type of capital that Irish business owners typically rely on to build a business, from home equity and bank loans to venture capital. Let Discuss #BuyAfrican
WEDNESDAY 30th SEPTEMBER, 2020 @7PM
Coming your way very soon, express your interest now and join us to change the face of Ireland, and become "A Game Changer" This Summit will create a platform to showcase the various business talent, learning and capacity building skills, educational skills knowledge and strength capabilities that exist within the African Caribbean Migrants Diaspora Women
Your Women Summit is back and better (Africa Caribbean Migrant Diaspora) Get ready for an action-packed day, where you'll learn from other Women, thought leaders, partners, product experts, business expert, politician, thinkers, community development expert, startups on how to connect to your customers in a whole new way.
"Africa Caribbean Migrant Diaspora Women Summit IRE”
Target and Goal: To have a minimum target number of 100 virtual participants at every summit, mainly women and business...Read More

African History Matters Ireland

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 10:57:16 -0700

As a woman I have come to the realization of the importance of playing my role within the society.
In the world and as a believer in creating a comfort zone for every woman in life and in our spiritual journey with our creator. Susuana Olatunji Komolafe
The Recognition of the role of Africans in Ireland to celebrate "Africa History Month" Initiated here in Ireland since 2010 by Susuana O.M Olatunji-Komolafe in recognition of the contribution of all Africans that has lived or still living in the Republic of Ireland, which have played a positive role and make an impact in the society. As Africans we share history with Africans Americans Descendants of slaves, African British, Caribbean Island, living here and back home as they also celebrate their identity. To allow youth, children and young generation understand the beauty of their roots and staying strong in addressing the opportunities and challenges of being a minority in Ireland.
The purpose of this project initiative is to explore African history, culture, heritage, experience, creativity in writing, knowledge as seen by Africans worldview and African literature through solely African authors and people with knowledge of Africa, a shared history with Irish people and Africa impact in the world global development. I have developed African Studies which will be thought at the "Africa History Educational Center" it is a virtual school of though and if you are interested contact us through africahistoryireland@gmail.com
The history of Africa begins with the emergence of hominids, archaic humans and—at least 200,000 years ago—anatomically modern humans (Homo sapiens), in East Africa, and continues unbroken into the present as a patchwork of diverse. I believe that "African stories...Read More

African and Irish: Rebecca Kamai

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 19:34:03 -0700

African and Irish
My name is Rebecca Kamai. I am Yoruba married to Hausa man. I’ve been living in Ireland for the past 20 yrs. I am married with 4 kids. I am an entrepreneur, managing three different businesses with a full time job in finance. I am a CEO of Becky’s Exclusive Design, B-K Beauty and Juice Plus. I also have a YouTube platform where I impact peoples lives in a little way I can. I am a lover of Christ and I love families and friends. I believe that God has a reason to place us in our families and environment. I also have strong believe that all human, both male and female are unique and have a gift to impact the world one way or another. We are all created for greatness and this world is big enough to accommodate each and everyone of us with our gifts and talents.

That is what I am doing with my multiple businesses alongside my families, friends and my faith to impact and give back to the world in the best way I know. I would also like to encourage both men, women and children to please come out of their shell. Bring out your talent no matter how small or big and don’t think you can’t do something because another person is doing it. Bring out your own uniqueness to impact and improve the world we’re living in. We will all be great and if we believe and have faith that we can move mountains, we’ll definitely will and sky is our limit.
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