Minna Salami writer, public speaking resume

Speaking

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Speaking Engagements

Upcoming talks and events

• Women 4 Africa Awards, London – May, 2013

• Conference on Women Stakeholders on Pan Africanism, Renaissance and Agenda 2063- African Union (AU), Addis Ababa – May 2013 – Speaker - ”Pan Africanism and Renaissance: Situating African Women in the Debate past and present

• NCWS Diaspora, London, June, 2013 – Speaker - “A holistic view on empowerment”

• New York Forum Africa - Gabon – June 2013 – Speaker – “Media and Entertainment”

• The I’mPOSSIBLE conversation, London, June, 2013 – Speaker - “How I became possible”

• Mobilising African women in the diaspora – FORWARD UK Conference, London – July 2013 – Speaker – “African women in the Diaspora: where do we fit in the AWD agenda?”

• Women’s Forum, Deauville – October, 2013 – Speaker – “The competition factor among women”

2013

• Women 4 Africa Awards, London – May, 2013

• NCWS Diaspora, London, June, 2013 – Speaker - “A holistic view on empowerment”

• New York Forum Africa - Gabon – June 2013 – Speaker – “Media and Entertainment”

• The I’mPOSSIBLE conversation, London, June, 2013 – Speaker - “How I became possible”

• Mobilising African women in the diaspora – FORWARD UK Conference, London – July 2013 – Speaker – “African women in the Diaspora: where do we fit in the AWD agenda?”

• Women’s Forum, Deauville – October, 2013 – Speaker – “The competition factor among women”

• Aktuellt, Stockholm – April, 2013 – “Interview – rectifying perceptions on African Women”

• Liljevalch’s Museum, Stockholm – April, 2013 – “Images of African Women”

• University of Westminster – March 2013 – Visiting Lecturer MA students- ”Social Media, Blogging and the Internet for minorities”

• Goldsmith’s University – March 2013 – “What is African feminism?”

• FRIDA – Female Revolution in Dance & Art – March 2013 – Host & Media Partner

2012

• Aktuellt, Stockholm – April, 2013 – “Interview – rectifying perceptions on African Women”

• VoxAfrica 2012 – Shoot the Messenger “African feminism today”

• TVO Canada 2012 – “The Future of Feminism”

• Words of Colour, London 2012 ”Have women got twitter clout?”

• Southbank Centre – Africa Utopia 2012 – “Women, Inspiration & Leadership”

• Southbank Centre – WOW – Women of the World 2012 – “What can African feminists teach their western counterparts?”

• BE.Bop 2012. Black Europe Body Politics, 2012. Berlin, Germany “Fashioning an African century”

• Dialogue for Action Africa, 2012. Libreville, Gabon

• (Keynote) University of Northampton, Padare Conference, 2012. “Why the cake cries”

• OpenForum 2012, South Africa – “African feminists organising online”

• YouthSummit 2012 participant, Cape Town, South Africa

• Damate, The Mother Earth Project Launch, London 2012, “Seven ways to love yourself more”

2011

• V&A Museum 2011, ”What is an Afropolitan?”

• Southbank Centre – WOW – Women of the World 2011

• University of Warwick, Global Feminism Symposium, 2011. “African feminist concerns”

• Africa Fashion Guide Book Launch at the Africa Centre, 2011. “Contemporary African fashion”

• Panelist – Inspirational Nigerians at Africa Rocks Expo, London, 2011.

• The First Lady – London, “How to succeed online”

• London Poetry Café – African Writer’s Evening, Host – “African Writer’s Evening – Sefi Atta”

TV & Radio Apperances

• VoxAfrica 2012 – Shoot the Messenger “African feminism today”

• TVO Canada 2012 – “The Future of Feminism”

• Channel 4 2011 – 4thought series “Should we raise children in mixed marriages?”

• TVC Nigeria 2011 – Radio and TV Appearances

• Channel Arte 2011 – Documentary – “London Fivelives”

• Lagos Reality Show- “The Next Best Thing”

• London Poetry Café – Book discussion host – “African Writer’s Evening”

• OBSERVER RADIO 91.1 FM, INTERNATIONAL

• Dreamcorner – Zone One Radio

Teaching & Workshops

• University of Westminster – Visiting Lecturer – ”Social Media, Blogging and the Internet for minorities”

• London Africa Centre – Workshop – “Mobilising young African women in the UK”

• St. Matthew’s Academy – Workshop

Curating

• V&A Museum: Friday Late Afropolitans ‘MsAfropolitan presents: ‘The Rise of Afropolitan Fashion’

• V&A Museum “What is an Afropolitan?”

• Africanova

• FRIDA – Female Revolution in Dance & Art – March 2013 - Host & Media Partner

Books

• cache: 2012- Author

Weedmark Publishing is proud to present Minna Salami’s first collection of poetry. This collection invites the reader to witness the simple magic and myth in life, love and the journeys along memory and identity. More info here

• The BlogHer Voices of the Year: 2012- Contributor

“Life well said” is BlogHer’s mantra, and you’ll see what they mean when you read this collection from the BlogHer 2012 Voices of the Year
BlogHer is a unique media company created by women, for women, and—most importantly—with women, women like those whose voices you’ll read in this collection. Each year, BlogHer—the largest network of women who blog—hosts an initiative to identify the very best work from across the blogosphere. Submitted by the community, selected by a committee, and presented at the world’s largest blogging conference, the pieces presented here have it all because women live it all—online and off. Humor. Inspiration. Food. Family. Style. Sex. Politics. Tech. Career. Dreams.. BlogHer’s Voices of the Year reminds us of the transformative power of blogs to connect us all via powerful storytelling.

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• Afro-Nordic Landscapes: Engaging Blackness in Northern Europe (Routledge Studies on African and Black Diaspora)
Contributor
Synopsis
Edited by Michael McEachrane, this volume examines the growing presence of Africans in Northern Europe in relation to national narratives, racism, and the African Diaspora, mapping the emerging multicultural realities of Europe.

• The Art of Nigerian Women – Contributor – forthcoming

• The Image of Africa – Contributor – forthcoming

Awards and Recognition

* Africa Diaspora Awards 2013 *WINNER* “Outstanding Achievement in Media category”

*Women 4 Africa 2013 nominee “Blogger of the Year”

* RED Magazine ‘Red’s Hot Women Awards’ 2012 shortlisted “Blogger of the Year”

* Applause Africa 2012 ”40 under 40 African changemakers”

* PRECIOUS Awards 2012 nominee ”Blog of the Year 2012″

*Women 4 Africa 2012 nominee “Blogger/author of the Year”

* BlogHer 2012 OpEd “Voice of the Year 2012″ honoree

* Remarkable Women connected by Nokia

* BEFFTA 2011 nominee “Blog of the Year”

* Concept Link 2011 20 must-follow African women

Recommendations

Just want to second Ashley and say a HUGE thank you for all your hard work on Friday, and for bringing so much to the Afropolitans programme. I was particularly pleased that the panel discussion was so very well attended and I am only disappointed that I wasn’t able to listen to the whole thing. I know the fashion shows were a big hit and I can’t believe I didn’t get to catch one!

-Orla Houston, V&A Curator

There is nothing as sexy as a woman who knows her mind, knows what she wants and is unafraid to use her voice. If you resonate or appreciate this kind of woman, then the Ms. Afropolitan blog is for you. Serving fresh spoons of intellectual musings on current political affairs and issues affecting Black/African women in the diaspora and wherever they may be found, there is much to talk about, disagree with and agree on.

Ladybrille Magazine

Just a quick note to say thank you for your excellent presentation and for your contribution to the day as a whole – it was really very much appreciated.

Gurminder K Bhambra, University of Warwick

Well done to you and your team for a rare treat of fashion show.

Nike Jonah, Arts Council

In these critical times we need clarity more than ever, it is such a rarity amidst the cacophony of voices in the morass of social media. Ms Afropolitan, is that voice of clarity, for a cheetah generation of thinking black women, hungry for change and thirsty to engage in positive cultural critique concerning our positioning as African women in the world…this is a great place to hang

Dr Claudette Carr, Jerthro Institute for Good Governance (JIGG)

Minna is an inspiration and a role model to girls and women alike, Through her work and personality, Minna not only makes it okay for women and girls to accept who they and be comfortable in their own skin but created the opportunity for society to know the beauty called woman. If you want a friend and an expert in one, look no further, Minna is the one!

Abimbola Junaid, LEADCONSULTANT, WOAFRIKA

Thank you for the fabulous articles. We have received a lot of praise!

Emma Wodhouse, WINGS

Minna is a positive forward thinker. Her website speaks for itself and represents her well. Current, factual, informative, positive.
Minna was a guest speaker at and event I organised in November 2010. Her presentation was very motivational and inspiring. Minna connected with the audience and was able to deliver something everybody could learn from. I look forward to working with Minna again.

Tamu Thomas, First Ladies Fayre

For those of you who aren’t familiar with Minna Salami, she partly grew up in Malmö, now lives in London and has become world-reknown for her blog, http://www.msafropolitan.com/ . It’s my favorite blog and I can very warmly recommend it.

Michael McEachrane, editor, Afro-Nordic landscapes