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Former Observer arts and culture columnist speaks

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Friday, January 11, 2008
Dr Williams Emeka Obiozor, assistant professor of Special Education and former Arts and Culture columnist at the Daily Observer, in a chat with the Arts and Culture anchorman has spoken about his time as a reporter at the Daily Observer, his life as an educational specialist in African cultural heritage, the two books he authored while studying in the USA  among other issues.

Dr Williams, who started reporting with the Daily Observer in 1996 left The Gambia in the year 2000, to pursue his further studies in the USA  at the University of Pittsburg. He got his PhD in Leadership and Innovation in Education from the University of Wilmington in the USA in 2007.

According to Dr Obiozor, he has authored two books entitled "White and Black", and "Waves of Passion". He noted that the latter book is a celebration of  African romance and cultural relationship.

The two books were all published in 2004, whilst he was pursuing his education in the USA. The first book was printed by Wasteland Press and the other by Delight Heritage group - LLC  in the USA. All the stories in these books have Gambian characters ranging from the location of the country, tourism, colture and other valuable features of African cultural heritage etc.

Dr Williams also revealed that he delivers lectures on African cultural heritage in universities, colleges, schools and other important functions such as the annual Black History Month among others.

"I am back to The Gambia on youth empowerment, educational and cultural heritage exchange promotion between The Gambia and Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania in the USA. He further revealed to Arts and Culture about his plans to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of The Gambia Music Awards, which started way back in 1998 in collaboration with Gomez Promotions.

The Award which is expected to take place by the end of the year 2008, will showcase an extensive exhibition and promotion of arts and culture in the Gambia. Dr Williams recalled  writing on several columns like Her Royal Highness Victoria, Fashion and Style, Night Clubing, Muckraker among others at the Daily Observer. "It was really nice writing on different issues", he said.


Author: by Sanna Jawara
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