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In a season where global exchange, youth empowerment, and creative collaboration are at the forefront of international events like the Conference on Vocational Education and Skilled Workforce Recruitment through Partnerships (June 29 – July 1, 2025, in Ostalb District, Germany), two powerhouse Nigerian personalities are making headlines for their influential roles in media, fashion, and social impact: Yemi Cregx and Yetunde Oduwole. Yemi Cregx is a multi-faceted talent redefining the boundaries of African youth culture. A model, content creator, and reality TV star who gained continental fame during the 2023 Big Brother Titans, Yemi is more than just a household name. He is a fashion tastemaker and…

Lord Mayor Dr Joy Alemazung champions municipal partnerships for global solutions in the heart of Ostalbkreis

By African Heritage Diaspora Correspondent In a groundbreaking event held virtually on June 9, 2025, the African Democratic Congress Diaspora Network (ADC-DN) hosted the ADC Worldwide Convergence of Diaspora Coalition Partners & Stakeholders, rallying global Nigerian and African diaspora leaders to a common cause and nation-building through strategic leadership, policy engagement, and sustainable development. The event, themed “The Imperative of Diaspora Leadership in Building the Coalition for Change and National Transformation in Nigeria and Africa,” was a resounding call for unity, innovation, and political inclusion. The welcome address was delivered by Hon. (Dr.) Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi, Chair of ADC-DN and Deputy National Chairman (Diaspora…

By Professor Mondy Gold, CFP, FEBS, FCILG The recent conferral of National Honors on selected individuals while deliberately excluding Chief Harold Jenewari Dappa-Biriye and the iconic Major Isaac Adaka Boro constitutes a brazen act of historical distortion and cultural erasure. This affront not only dishonors the legacy of the Ijaw struggle for justice and equity but further underscores the urgency of self-determination. Viewed through the prism of justice denied, this calculated omission reveals a deeply flawed and myopic governance philosophy steeped in superficial symbolism and devoid of genuine recognition for authentic nation-builders. Senator Seriake Dickson’s courageous denunciation of such hollow…

Press Release Dr. RosaLyn Dressman, Envoy and President of Universal State of Earth Africa (USE Africa), has conveyed heartfelt condolences to the families and nations affected by the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171. The incident occurred on June 12, 2025, when the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, bound for London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport. The flight, carrying 242 individuals—including 230 passengers and 12 crew members—tragically resulted in 241 fatalities. The sole survivor, a British national, sustained injuries and is receiving medical treatment. In her message, Dr. Dressman described the news as “heartbreaking and traumatic,” offering her…

Diaspora Stakeholders Chart a New Course for Nigeria. In commemoration of Nigeria’s Democracy Day, African Heritage Media presents exclusively the official communiqué from the ADC Worldwide Convergence of Diaspora Coalition Partners & Stakeholders, held virtually on June 9, 2025. This landmark gathering, convened by the African Democratic Congress Diaspora Network (ADC-DN) in support of its coalition partners, including the Nigeria Diaspora Coalition for Change (NDCfC) brought together visionary Nigerian diaspora leaders, political stakeholders, and change agents from across the globe. Timed to coincide with this important national day, the communiqué reflects the growing resolve of the Nigerian diaspora to not…

In a moment of great pride and heartfelt recognition, Hon. Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi, CEO of the African-German Information Center (AGIC), Hamburg, Germany, extends warmest congratulations to Mokuye Stephen Onyekachukwu, a distinguished alumnus of the AGIC Youth Capacity Building and Business Development (YCBBD)program, Asaba, Delta State, Class of 2021, on his nomination for the highly esteemed African Christian Authors Book Award (ACABA) in Kenya. Stephen Mokuye is a name that continues to echo with purpose and promise. An award-winning poet, international trainer, and the author of seven impactful books, including Dreams Don’t Die: Triumph of Determination and Grit, Sell Your Oil: Secrets to Unending Prosperity, and I Choose To Win: Activate…

By Collins Nweke – Senior Consultant, International Trade & Economic Diplomacy | Diaspora Advocate Ostend, Belgium | African Heritage Magazine | June 10, 2025 As the winds of political awakening sweep across Nigeria, a new voice is demanding to be heard—not from within the corridors of power in Abuja, but from the global Nigerian Diaspora. At the recently concluded ADC Worldwide Convergence of Diaspora Coalition Partners & Stakeholders, the theme that resonated most powerfully was: The Imperative of Diaspora Leadership in Building the Coalition for Change and National Transformation in Nigeria and Africa. Distinguished leaders, including Hon. (Chief) Ralphs Nwosu, the National Chairman…

Abuja, Nigeria – June 7, 2025 Professor Charles E. Orbih, a prominent Nigerian diaspora leader based in the United States and Co-Founder of the Nigeria Diaspora Coalition for Change (USA), has issued a passionate appeal to Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Hon. Engr. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, calling for urgent reforms in the operations of Nigeria’s consular passport renewal services, especially at the Atlanta Consulate. In a detailed letter dated June 4, 2025, Prof. Orbih recounted a frustrating personal experience at the Consulate during his scheduled appointment on Monday, December 2, 2024. Despite arriving early for his 12:00 p.m. slot, he was subjected to…

Hon. (Dr.) Kenneth Gbandi, Chair of the African Democratic Congress Diaspora Network (ADC-DN) and Deputy National Chairman (Diaspora Engagements), has paid glowing tribute to Chief Ralphs Okey Nwosu, National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), on the occasion of his 66th birthday. In his statement, Gbandi hailed Chief Nwosu as “a visionary leader with the courage to act,” noting that under his leadership, the ADC became the first political party in Nigeria to enshrine the diaspora as the 7th geopolitical zone and granted diaspora citizens full participatory rights within the party. “You have inspired a movement grounded in meritocracy over godfatherism, accountability over impunity, and…