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When you move it always takes a bit of time to adjust. This is true when moving house, county and more so when moving country. Had it not been for my last few days in Youth Service I would have been tempted back into my holiday mentality. I am now officially a Lagos State Youth Corper and have had to shake off my London Swagger in order to fit in. This was and continues to be easier said than done as I found myself speaking not only in my full English accent but also using statements like " I have been waiting ages for my uniform' to which I was met with a roar of laughter as my officers and fellow corpers proceeded to mock me. However I am a soldier (well actually I'm a Youth Corper but there's not much difference) and I intend to make it out the other side ALIVE! Now with every institution there are rules and regulations that must be followed i.e do not use the internet to browse porn at work, equal rights, etc. With Youth service there are a host of right and wrong...

I really Loved this poem, I though it was very powerful! The exhibition as a whole was moving in its profiling of the racial struggles but also in relation to the music on play.

The Africa Centre is a Section 21 Company based in Cape Town , dedicated to supporting and celebrating the rich history and contemporary practice of African arts and culture. General Manager Responsibility: To ensure the smooth functioning of the Centre and the effective administration of its various projects. Requirements: At least ten years experience in managing medium scale organisations; proven administrative skills; effective people management skills; high level computer literacy; experience in devising and monitoring budgets; knowledge of, or an interest in the creative sector; own transport. Communications and Marketing Manager Responsibility: To ensure regular communication with the Africa Centre's stakeholders and to coordinate effective marketing, communication and media plans for its various projects. Requirements: Excellent writing skills; at least five years experience in marketing, publicity or PR; knowledge of or interest in the creative sector; sound relationships...

THE STORY OF THE SUPREMES FROM THE MARY WILSON COLLECTION 13th May- 19th October 2008 Victoria and Albert Museum South Kensington Exhibition opening times Daily 10.00-17.30(last ticket sold 16.45, last entry 17.00)Fridays 10.00-21.30(last ticket sold 20.45, last entry 21.00) Advance telephone and online booking By phone on +44 (0)870 906 3883 (more than 48 hours prior to visit only)£5.90 adults, senior citizens, full time students, ES40 holdersIncludes booking fee per ticketOnline booking £5 adults, senior citizens, full time students, ES40 holdersPlus £1 handling charge per transaction In person at the V&A – in advance or on day of visit £5 adults, senior citizens, full time students, ES40 holdersNo handling charge or booking fee Concessions, Groups and Member Rates Half price tickets for Art Fund and D&AD members. Free to under 18s, disabled people and up to two carers, V&A Members and Patrons and pre-booked educational groups Yesterday I spent the afternoon at the V&...

I have been so preoccupied with getting ready for my move to Nigeria that my blog has been neglected these last few weeks. I will however be uploading some new information as the week progresses. Sorry and thanks for the support!

Date Saturday 16th August 2008 2pm - 4.30pm Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos9 McEwen Street, Off Queen Street, Sabo,Opp Methodist Church, Herbert Macaulay St, Lagos. Telephone 0702 8367106 The session will start with a presentation titled:" Re-Imagine Nigeria " – which focuses on the possibilities of young artists getting involved with helping shape a more positive external view of Nigeria via artists exchange programs that encourage cultural diplomacy. Artists Ndubuisi Nduwhite Ahanonu and Harrison Ikibah will present a review of their visit to the cultural diplomacy symposium in Berlin and share with us their experiences and findings. Margie Johnson Reese is the Program Officer for Media, Arts and Culture for the Ford Foundation's Office for West Africa based in Lagos, Nigeria. Margie is most noted for her ability to initiate partnerships among unlikely collaborators and her passion for global culture exchange has led her to focus her expertise on developing programs ...