International actor Playwriter and actor supports OBV Manchester

Kwame will be the key-note speaker at a political empowerment event that encourages dialogue between decision makers and Moss Side communities particularly BME youths. Voter registration will play a big part of the event which is being sponsored by the Electoral Commission.

Further panelists will include John Leech MP, Cllr. Roy Walters, Simon Woolley, Bishop Doyé Agama, Dr Clare Tanimowo - Educationist, Denise Douglas - Local Business entreprenuer.

There will be a music video presentation at the event, as well as snack bags and young people attending will be entered into a prize draw, to take place after the event, to win a brand new iPod. This competition will be open to all 16-24 year olds that register to vote at the event.

The Electoral Commission has funded OBV to run voter registration Roadshows in the run up to local elections. 18th April is the deadline for voter registration in the local elections.

Date: 15th March Time: 3pm - 5pm Venue: The Windrush Millennium Centre, 70 Alexandra Road, Moss Side, Manchester, M16 7WD

Apostolic Congress Bishop Doyé Agama said: "Commemorating an Act of Parliament on this poignant anniversary is a good time to re-brand and revitalize community engagement. This event aims to widen participation in the political process, as a factor in tackling the issues of today."

OBV Director Simon Woolley stated: "We are happy to be supporting this event and are honored that Kwame has taken time out to show solidarity. It shows that far from being disinterested about politics and their community, young people want to be involved and want to make a difference. Many of those that attend today will be tomorrow's activists and future politicians."

 For further information, please contact Ashok on 07725 945 877