Naki Akrobettoe and The Face of Africa Artist Series/ Impromtu Conversations: Naija Disposition

In the first part of this podcast, we are proud to feature Naki Akrobettoe & The Face of Africa Artist Series.  Naki is an amazing Ghanian poet and organizer of African cultural events.  I spoke to Naki during The Face of African Artist Series.  We spoke about the show, her aspirations as well as the challenges of being an African artist here in Columbus, Ohio.

In the second part of this podcast, we introduce a brand new feature into Naija Introspections podcasts entitled: Improtu Conversations.  In this segment, we chat with various dynamic young African members of the community about a broad array of topics.  Stay tuned for more on that!

ENJOY!

Naija Introspections is hosted and produced by DiePreye (DP) Krukrubo

Special thanks to Naki Akrobettoe for sitting with me!

For more information about Naki Akrobettoe on facebook

Also check out her website @ http://www.nakispeaks.com/

 

PHOTOS FOR NAKI & FACE OF AFRICA ARTIST SERIES

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THE African Youth League: AFRICAN NIGHT

ABOUT THE AYL (Provided by ayl.org.ohio-state.edu/)

The African Youth League [AYL] at the Ohio State University is a student organization consisting of very dedicated diverse African students who commit their time and energy towards a common goal of creating awareness for the University and the community in general by encouraging a positive interaction between the student body. AYL has done this over and over each year by hosting numerous events that entertained and educated at the same time.

The Purposes of this association are:

El Hadji, Treasury of African Youth League (AYL)

1.To foster a greater understanding and unity among students from all African countries at Ohio State University
2.To Promote and preserve the culture and heritage of African people
3.To develop and maintain social relationship with other organizations and ethnic groups
4.To encourage interaction among African students, students of OSU, and the society at large

For more information, please check out ayl.org.ohio-state.edu/ 

Naija Introspections was produced and hosted by DP Krukrubo

Thanks ladies and gents!

Cheers!

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The A.Y.L Debate Forum (Part 1)

The African Youth League is the largest student organization in Ohio State University- one of the largest Universities in the World.


The purpose of today's feature is to afford you- our listeners the ability to assess the quality of introspection amongst African students here at the Ohio State University.



Music
Natiruts- Meu reggae e roots
G. Finesse & NS- Lady (Fela Kuti Cover)

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Childhood Mortality In Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Dr. Angela Frank-Briggs is a lecturer and practicing pediatrician at the University of Port Harcourt teaching hospital.  In 2001, Dr Frank-Briggs in collaboration with Professor Felicia U Eke and Dr. Jonathan Ottor MB BS published Childhood Mortality In Port Harcourt, Nigeria in Anil Aggrawal's Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology.  The study's findings were tremedously alarming.  The reasearch found that "Out of a total admission of 1777 children, there were 98 deaths (5.1%). Most of the causes of death were preventable. The largest single cause was birth asphyxia (20.4%) followed by malaria (10.2%), anemia (10.2%) and tetanus (9.2%). Neonates predominated accounting for 62 deaths (63.3%) (Frank-Briggs et al, 2001)."  I spoke to Dr. Frank-Briggs about the study and the state of Nigeria's healthcare system in general.  Enjoy...

Click here To Read Report: Childhood Mortality In Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Naija Introspections is hosted and produced by DP Krukrubo
Special thanks to Aaron Oakley for the Audio production lessons

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Joanne Mapis & The Community Health Fair

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A health fair is an educational interactive event designed mainly for outreach with the sole purpose of creating awareness and providing preventive medicine and medical screening to the community.



  The benefit of this health fair is to encourage the African community in Diaspora to take their health seriously by making it a priority in their lives.





 We wish to stir people to not only cut out some of the foods they eat i.e red meats but also advice them to consider portion control. This is not a burdensome experience, in fact, it is quiet the contrary. It is just a matter of taking a step at a time, sacrificing some time and making a few minute changes that surprisingly go a very long way to adding years to your life.

A health fair is one way we can give back to our community and also a way to inspire others to do the same. Not only in America, but we can take our knowledge and expertise back to Nigeria to not only host events like health fairs but train others that can continue in our footsteps once we leave.

There is a need for health awareness in america but an even greater need in the motherland. If we can get in the habit of giving back, we can do exploits. we can be the change we want to see!



This Article was written by Joanne Mapis
Naija Introspections is hosted and produced by DiePreye (DP) Krukrubo

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