Thank you to you and your colleagues for honouring Asher’s memory by your programmes and the tributes being broadcast.
In addition to his well-known work in Bristol and with Ujima Radio, Asher was a much loved and respected soul in Weston-super-Mare, where he lived.
He became a member of Race Equality North Somerset and supported us with our promotion of Black History Month North Somerset events. He was also a founding member of Ago Ame, the local social group for the local African and Caribbean community.
Asher was always excited about being with people that acknowledged and celebrated Black culture which is why he supported Ujima Radio and loved being in Bristol and going down to London when he could. He was always helpful and introduced people he knew from groups such Ujima Radio, the Rastafarian community and others.
He was also a very keen and enthusiastic photographer and would wake up early to be able to take pictures at dawn, whether of the sky, the countryside or of the sea. He loved being near the sea. He also loved being able to cycle and his bike was his pride and joy. He enjoyed cycling on his own, but sometimes with friends, touring the local countryside around Weston-super-Mare. It was with his bike that, rain or shine, he would travel from Weston up to Bristol to do his show, returning late at night, energised from the adrenalin of his show and the people he had met.
He was so helpful and supportive to so many people, and we were looking forward to him DJ-ing for our closing Black History Month North Somerset event on 31st October. Unfortunately he was too unwell to attend. Later, two of his many friends – Yvonne and Patrick – went to his home and found that he had passed away. As one can imagine, this was a terrible shock to us all – as we knew it would be for everyone who knew him.
Our thanks to Yvonne, a close friend of Asher’s, as well as a Trustee of Race Equality North Somerset, for contacting his family, Ujima Radio and other groups, which is such a painful and difficult thing to have to do.
We would like to take this opportunity to formally express our condolences to his family and we wish to sympathise with his many close friends and colleagues as well as all who knew him or listened to his shows.
Thank you again to all at Ujima Radio for acknowledging and honouring this talented but humble gentleman who made such a positive impact in his inimitable way.
May He Rest In Power and Rest In Peace.
Audio version of Tribute from RENS:
Congratulations to this months successsful submissions for November Powerplays! Support and follow them online, their socials at end of page.
In no particular order this months Powerplays are listed below:
Are you an artist based in Bristol or the Southwest? Would you like to have your music selected to play on Ujima Radio?
Every month Ujima Radio selects 10 of the very best tracks released in Bristol & Southwest which then get featured twice an hour across our Primetime Shows including The Rise Up Breakfast Show Mon-Friday 8-10am and The Cruising Show Mon-Friday 4-6pm and the Urban Grooves Playouts. If you are an artist based in the Southwest you could have your track featured. All you have to do is send your track on MP3 making sure lyrics are clean and conscious, include a headshot of yourself, your social media tags and if you are successful we will let you know.
Email:
Put in the Subject bar “Powerplays“.
Good luck and keep listening to hear if your track gets selected!
Artists Instagrams:
@Glimmerbsl
@miss.ellz
@krazywordlife
@kinglouisx16
@omega_nebula_dub
@krantzofficial
@k_ners
@hembzofficial @nickoblast_dawklawd
@blackstate_ja
@djshella876
One of the Ujima Radio family are undertaking an incredible feat of endurance to raise money for 3 incredibly important charities!
Phred says:
“At the forefront of this initiative is the Grand Appeal, the charity for Bristol Children’s Hospital. Having experienced the remarkable impact of their work firsthand, I am deeply committed to supporting their mission. Lily, my youngest daughter, fell ill just before her 6th birthday, and our family found itself in the unexpected position of needing the services of Bristol Children’s Hospital.
This experience was a rollercoaster of emotions, and during those challenging times, the Grand Appeal provided immeasurable support not only to Lily but also to our entire family. Witnessing their dedication to easing the burden on families and the exceptional care they provide, I am compelled to raise both awareness and funds to ensure their vital work continues.
Additionally, my affiliation with the Rotary Club has introduced me to a group of individuals dedicated to making a positive impact. Through the Rotary Club of Portishead, I was connected with Paul Darling, who learned about my journey of recovery from COVID-19. My transition was helped by my healthier lifestyle after a heart attack 8 year’s previously due to so called hereditary heath conditions! This allowed me to complete a 10km trail run, during which I raised £600 for local food banks. The Rotary Club’s commitment to local and global communities resonates deeply with me, and their unwavering support has been instrumental in my journey. So I’m trying to show others across the region what they do and hopefully this challenge will attract a younger member to all the clubs involved which include Rotary Clubs in Bristol, Portishead, Truro and St Ives. Furthermore, Birdwell School holds a special place in my heart as it is where my daughters, Lily and Daisy, attended. When Lily’s illness challenged our family, Birdwell School became a pillar of support, demonstrating the incredible strength of community bonds. Aligning perfectly with our vision for healthier living and communal care, I am determined to contribute to the school’s mission. My conviction is that individual well-being forms the foundation for strong families, resilient healthcare systems, and ultimately, a harmonious global community. This event symbolizes the significance of personal triumphs over adversity and the collective strength of united communities. This challenge is not only to promote healthier living but also raise funds and awareness for the Grand Appeal and raise with funding with Rieki therapy plus say a big thank you to Birdwell School and raise funds for an all-weather surface for their Sports Playground.”
The links are as follows:
Grand appeal:
Birdwell:
https://www.justgiving.com/
The Cornish coastline
Trevose Head to Lands End
3 stunning days
#votwo
#votwoatlanticcoastchallenge #supportcrew #beachhopping #cornwallcoast
Congratulations to this months successsful submissions for October Powerplays! Support and follow them online, their socials at end of page.
In no particular order this months Powerplays are listed below:
Are you an artist based in Bristol or the Southwest? Would you like to have your music selected to play on Ujima Radio?
Every month Ujima Radio selects 10 of the very best tracks released in Bristol & Southwest which then get featured twice an hour across our Primetime Shows including The Rise Up Breakfast Show Mon-Friday 8-10am and The Cruising Show Mon-Friday 4-6pm and the Urban Grooves Playouts. If you are an artist based in the Southwest you could have your track featured. All you have to do is send your track on MP3 making sure lyrics are clean and conscious, include a headshot of yourself, your social media tags and if you are successful we will let you know.
Email:
Put in the Subject bar “Powerplays“.
Good luck and keep listening to hear if your track gets selected!
Artists instagrams:
Congratulations to this months successsful submissions for September Powerplays! Support and follow them online, their socials at end of page.
In no particular order this months Powerplays are listed below:
Are you an artist based in Bristol or the Southwest? Would you like to have your music selected to play on Ujima Radio?
Every month Ujima Radio selects 10 of the very best tracks released in Bristol & Southwest which then get featured twice an hour across our Primetime Shows including The Rise Up Breakfast Show Mon-Friday 8-10am and The Cruising Show Mon-Friday 4-6pm and the Urban Grooves Playouts. If you are an artist based in the Southwest you could have your track featured. All you have to do is send your track on MP3 making sure lyrics are clean and conscious, include a headshot of yourself, your social media tags and if you are successful we will let you know.
Email:
Put in the Subject bar “Powerplays“.
Good luck and keep listening to hear if your track gets selected!
Artists instagrams:
@billywhizzsaint @or_recordings
@wishmaster_or @krushlanding
One Drop Charity track: Big Shout Outs to all of the participating Artists, Producers and True Junglist/DnB Headz:
@inna_most
@subject13_official_
The Time Machine Show spans 40 years of dance genres making this show the perfect music enthusiasts time travelling machine.Since the moving appeal by mother of Eddie Kinuthia 6 arrests have been made but no one has yet been charged over Eddie Kinuthia’s death.
Eddie King Muthemba Kinuthia suffered multiple stab wounds during an attack on Grosvenor Road, in St Pauls, on 21 July and died in hospital.
Of the five men previously arrested, three are on conditional police bail, one was released under investigation and another is no longer a suspect.
The sixth man is in his 20s, from Bristol and is in police custody.
Press Release Ujima received from Avon & Somerset Police from last Thursday 10th August 2023:
Dear community network member,
On Thursday, we held a news conference to support the investigation into the murder of 19-year-old Eddie King Muthemba Kinuthia in St Pauls in Bristol.
It’s now more than three weeks since Eddie was stabbed to death and there is a feeling the media have not given this tragic case the coverage it deserves. Eddie’s mother Irene bravely decided to put herself front and centre of the appeal, in the hope that people will feel moved to come forward and provide evidence which can help secure charges in the case. Irene’s statement was incredibly emotional and her courage to take this action while her grief is so raw is humbling.
As well as inviting our traditional media partners to the news conference, we invited community and youth leaders / influencers, as many in the St Pauls community knew and loved Eddie and have been greatly affected by his murder. Their support in spreading the appeal is essential for us to secure justice for Eddie’s family. We would also be grateful for your support in spreading the word.
We recognise many people in this community don’t trust us to keep them safe, due to a legacy of trauma in their interactions with police, and this may be why people are reluctant to come forwards and support the case. We are working hard to rebuild that trust and confidence but know it will take time.
As Hip Hop marks its 50th Anniversary this year, ‘4 Pillars Bristol‘ aims to explore its connection with the city and its lasting legacy that has impacted numerous cultures throughout the world. The emergence of Hip Hop during the 80’s could see cities like Bristol form their own scene, created as an underground movement by those marginalised by mainstream society. It was able to unify different cultures together though the ‘4 Pillars Bristol’: Rapping, Breaking, Graffiti & DJ-ing
‘Freestyle Bristol‘ & ‘Bristory‘ will deliver a series of multi arts events as part of a full day celebration, marking this iconic milestone on Saturday 12th August 2023. Come try your hands at one of the elements, and also immerse yourself in Hip Hop’s origin through images, archive footage; music videos and mini documentaries.
The Sparks Bristol, 78 Broadmead BS1 3DS, (former Marks & Spencer store) will be the central location for our activities and entertainment, which will begin from 12 midday outdoors.
During the evening, as part of Bristol’s Summer Film Takeover we will be screening two classic Hip Hop movies
The celebrations are rounded off with the Official After Party @ Basement 45, 8 – Frogmore St Bristol, Doors 10pm til 4am
All sessions can be booked in advance by visiting: www.headfirstbristol.co.uk
& Midtown Av – St Nicholas Market.
Delroy Hibbert, one of the coordinators of the event said “The 4 Pillars is our way of celebrating Hip Hop and the way it continues to influence Bristol’s culture and the rest of the world”.
This event is part of Bristol’s Summer Film Takeover and is being delivered as one of the activities under the City Centre and High Streets Recovery and Renewal programme, funded by Bristol City Council and the West of England Combined Authority’s Love our High Streets project.
The screening & workshops are free, book your tickets in advance at: www.freestylebristol.com/the4pillars
View more free events at: www.bristolcityoffilm.co.uk/summerfilmtakeover
View all the events in Bristol’s Summer Film Takeover at www.bristolcityoffilm.co.uk/summerfilmtakeover
To stay up to date, follow:
#BristolFilmTakeover
@BristolCityofFilm – Instagram and Facebook
@BristolFilmCity – Twitter
@4pillarsbristol – Instagram
#bristolcityoffilm #bristolfilmtakeover
@artspaceuk and @globalgoalscentre
