The Real Stuff

Christena Antonia Valaire Williams is a Jamaican Poet, Multiple award-winning Author, Youth volunteer, Self-Publisher, Historian and Philosopher. She originates from Portmore, St. Catherine. She is the recipient of the International Spoken Word Artist of the Year Award 2020 from Chicago based organization P.O.E.T. (People of Extraordinary Talent) and Blaq Ice productions. She is expected by December 18, 2020, to receive a Certificate of Excellence from Sarabita Masters Awards that will be held in New York. She is a member of Life Circle Poets and 876 Poetry Platform. She is a contributor to One wakand in the US and Literary Editor for Pearls Magazine in Nigeria. Also, she holds a BA (Hons.) in History and Philosophy from the University of the West Indies. Her Book, “Pearls among Stones” was awarded The Prime Minister’s National Youth Awards for Excellence in Arts and Culture. Also, Recipient of Major Art award from Jamaican Youth Empowerment through Culture, Arts and Nationalism, (JAYECAN). She also authored Black Gold; Out from Babylon system: Liberation of Mind. According to Glenville Ashby, PhD, Book Reviewer and Gleaner Columnist, he states,” No doubt, … Williams has sealed her place as one of the region’s most compelling artistic voices”. To view the video go to the YouTube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoEqONyxpOU

Nigel is a Physics graduate and for 15 years has been MD of an Environmental Engineering Consultancy working for clients in the construction sector: developers, contractors, local authorities and planners; advising on various environmental aspects of land development: contaminated land, geotechnical design, air quality and noise. He has worked on high profile UK infrastructure projects such as HS2 High-Speed Rail, Crossrail underground in London, Heathrow Airport and Hinkley Point Nuclear Power Station. See the full episode on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxEJCaxEKcM

2020 blast off with YANGA, released February 7 on the Natty Congo Records label, the first independent Reggae label in Mexico. Then March 6, Evidence Records a Swiss-based label released THE BEGINNING. 2021 will see Oku Onuora blasting away in his indelible style, dubwize and otherwise; blazing trails, setting the pace Dubpoetrywize and otherwise… Music Video YANGA https://youtu.be/LjHfRG5PPGk See full episode on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQRNX33AAJw

As an educator, I felt it was my responsibility to realize that I had an audience of almost 1400 students waiting to hear what I had to say about many topical issues. I also knew that whatever I said many would remember and maybe even act accordingly. We need to make sure that when they forward in this generation, they do so triumphantly. The third child and first daughter of nine children. Five boys and four girls Married to Leroy Cooke. Children – Nina and Sekou. Three grandchildren all girls Schools: several pre-primary; Elliston Primary- several months; Harker's Hall Primary-several weeks; St. George’s Girls School-three years: Camperdown High School; Leeds University and UWI. Sports: Track and Field (everything) Football (played for Santos) Was asked by teachers to be a part of a spelling bee, soloist on a choir, part of choral speaking etc. I wanted to play Jacks and baseball with my friends. Liked every subject at school but found Mathematics the easiest, requiring no study and not much effort. Employment: Government Medical Lab – Trainee Medical Technologist then Medical Technologist, Nutall Laboratory, Overseas jobs and Camperdown High School – Mathematics Teacher then Principal. CXC: Marker, Examiner, Panel member, Assistant Chief Examiner Teacher trainer ISSA: Chairman –Cricket, Swimming, Tennis, Football (Manning Cup). Vice President, Treasurer, Champs Committee – Tickets, gate and security. Secretary of the Principal’s Association (JAPPS) for many years. Board of Credit Union (AAMM now EduCom) 28 years Now General Secretary of Racers Track Club As the principal found the children interesting. Laughed every day. Tried to be a part of everything happening in the school. Maintained an open door for all students, staff, community members and parents.

Deborah Walrond is a daughter, a sister and a mother of two children. A teacher by profession for 11 years and counting, Deborah holds a B.Sc. Management with a Psychology degree and a Diploma in Education (Primary). She has a love for baking, cooking, reading, writing, the beach and appreciates all types of exercise. Deborah loves interacting with people, with a particular passion for children. With God at the forefront of her life, anything that follows is well done.” #school https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XunvmnrhIg

Kaina Martinez is the eldest of Georgia Alvarez’s three living children, and loving sister to several other siblings. She grew up in Seine Bight- a Garifuna village in Southern Belize. Despite many obstacles in her path she thrives. Giving up isn’t an option to not become. Apart from being known as an athlete who represents Belize in numerous sports but more so track and field, Kaina considers herself an advocate for changes and therefore live her life in such manner. She is the founder of Kaina Martinez Track and Field Games. A grass-roots program she uses to help children 4yrs to 14yrs express themselves through sports and she also uses as a catalyst to help children to recognize and realize their potential, be it in sport or other dreams they hold. She also voluntarily serves several organizations, that works with addiction, domestic violence, impaired driving just to mention a few of the social causes volunteers. Kaina also serves Belize in the military force, as a member of the Belize Coast Guard. aina is the female Belizean Olympian whom for the first time in Belize’s history to make it to another round in the Olympic games. Kaina is also the first Belizean athlete to receive a full athletic scholarship at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Where she earned several accolades on the track and in the classroom. She graduated with the distinction of Suma cum Laude and is the holder of two Bachelors of Art Degrees -Sociology and Speech Communication. In 2019, Kaina also earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling on the same athletic scholarship she received added with an Academic scholarship.

James Elijio is a Garifuna educator, researcher, writer, born in Belize, and holder of a Master of Arts degree in Leading Innovation and Change from the York St. John’s University of England. He is a member of the Baha’i Faith and presently works as an editor of scientific texts. A prolific writer, James has drafted over 40 books and thousands of poems. Among his published works are "We are with you at all times" by way of George Ronald of England, and "Man is My Mystery" by way of the Baha’i Publishing Trust of India. The full episode is available on our YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/c/reggaenostalgia-therealstuffpodcast

Pelle Hybbinette is a Swedish Filmmaker who lived on and off Barbados for the last 9 years. He is a self-taught Photographer and Filmmaker with several award-winning short and documentaries Nämndemansgården, Blentarp. Medicinavdelningen, terapeutiska samtal Stödboendeenheten, Lunds Kommun, kontaktperson med socialsekreterare, MI samtal · PEAK, Burlövs Kommun, Arbetscoach, stödsamtal · Fontänhuset, Malmö, stödperson, MI samtal · Stabbarpsgården, HVB hem · Personlig assitent, främst på långresor utomlands · Biståndsprojekt i egen regi, för handikappade i Nicaragua The full episode is available on our YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/c/reggaenostalgia-therealstuffpodcast

In Asante Amen part 2 series we talked about his catalogue of music and the bond he has with other Artistes and the many countries that he has travelled. Some of Asante's projects that he worked on with Reggae Artists in Jamaica and Europe he considers them to be fruitful works that certainly will be remembered for generations and generations to come. The full episode is available on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQXmyi6qOu8

Nehanda Helmker is a skilled motivational life coach skilled in family/relationship building and financial competence. She advocates for people of all walks of life to live their dreams through careful listening and patience accompaniment through their lives’ discovery process. As a customer service team lead at The Office Gurus, she used her skills to motivate her team to be the top sales performers by spending one on one time with each individual sales representative to help in their self-development. The full episode is available on our YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3-Mp5X-uvU