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**BIG CHALLENGE WINNERS ANNOUNCED!!**

A BIG thank-you to everyone who took part in the public vote and well done to all the applicants for drumming up so much interest, we had nearly 7500 votes over the last week! The final list of winners has been annouced  and you can see them by clicking on the blue view entries tab on the right. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE WINNERS!!!

Young Acheivers Awards 2010 is open for nominations!

Do you know an inspirational young person between the ages of 16 - 25 who has made an outstanding contribution to the arts, environment, community or sports? Celebrate their achievements by giving them the chance to win a cash prize plus a year of support and development opportunities.

 The Young Achievers Trust is pleased to announce that the 2010 Young Achievers Awards are open for nominations. Find out more about the awards and how to make a nomination by going to http://youngachieverstrust.wordpress.com/2010/05/. The deadline for nominations is the 30th September


Winning entrant Submitted by: Kweku Bennin

Summary

To bring together young artistes from all over London with different backgrounds and from different creative genres to tell a powerful story of the urban youth experience through a professional Theatrical performance. The performance will tour throughout London to unconventional venues like youth prisons, homeless shelters, Street corners, council estates, schools, youth centres and the like- Anywhere young communities and groups are. It will bring creativity to communities and places that are often neglected and segregated, whilst allowing a young community of various artistes to celebrate unity in their creative diversity.

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Comments on this entry

28-Oct-2009 3.36PM   Lian Says...

Good luck Kweky Shakes!!! Hope you win!

28-Oct-2009 3.32PM   Julian Says...

Nice work Kweku!!! This is a fantastic God will grant the desires of your heart!!!

28-Oct-2009 3.05PM   Laura Says...

KWEKU IS AWESOME! THE PLAY IS AWESOME! ITS GONNA BE AWESOME!!! LJ x

28-Oct-2009 3.02PM   Laura Says...

KWEKU IS AWESOME! THE PLAY IS AWESOME! ITS GONNA BE AWESOME!!! LJ x

28-Oct-2009 2.25PM   Ronke Says...

An amazing idea! Keep doing your thing!

28-Oct-2009 1.32PM   Alecia Says...

GO Kewks!!!!

28-Oct-2009 1.11PM   Annette Channel Says...

Truly Inspirational Kwakes! Something which everybody could get involved with.. thank you.

28-Oct-2009 1.07PM    Monique Heidi Dillon Says...

wishing you all the best :))

28-Oct-2009 12.57PM   Vanessa Babirye Says...

Life On The Stairs!!!!

28-Oct-2009 12.38PM   Julie Says...

A brave and very necessary project- well done!

28-Oct-2009 12.33PM   yomi Says...

kweku u can do it

28-Oct-2009 12.21PM   Aabida Khan Says...

Sounds like a great project. Good luck.

28-Oct-2009 12.15PM   Gee Browne Says...

well done and Good luck to all involved

28-Oct-2009 11.16AM    A Leach Says...

A great and wonderful idea which can only bring some good to the young community! Good Luck to you and the youth!

28-Oct-2009 9.45AM   Youth Against Crimes Says...

Do your stuff and make an impact within our community.

28-Oct-2009 9.05AM   Olenka Aspinwall Says...

Go for it Kweku !!!

28-Oct-2009 8.47AM   Amy A. Says...

Excellent idea! Good luck!

28-Oct-2009 8.39AM   emily ellis Says...

good luck kweku! x

28-Oct-2009 1.39AM   La-star* Says...

go kweks!!

28-Oct-2009 12.28AM   Kweku Bennin Says...

You Have my Vote!!

27-Oct-2009 11.52PM   Christina Daniels Says...

Big fan of the idea...keep us at Innosense Designs updated!!

27-Oct-2009 11.45PM   Franky Says...

SOUNDS LIVVVVVE!!!!! Best project on the list! Deserve my vote MOS DEF!!!!

27-Oct-2009 11.37PM   Gary Says...

Great, Well done, keep up the hard work it will always pay off in the end. You got my vote!

27-Oct-2009 11.09PM   Michael Says...

all good

27-Oct-2009 10.40PM   Meesh Meesh Says...

You are blessed brotha! Well done. xx

27-Oct-2009 10.10PM   J H Says...

big up Kweku you deserve this, praying for you man

27-Oct-2009 9.26PM   Cindy Says...

Go Kweku!!!

27-Oct-2009 9.18PM   Pat Birch Says...

God's ble ssing on this project, may you receive all you pray for to impact all you meet.

27-Oct-2009 9.10PM   Jacques-Faith Kelechi Says...

I'm rooting for you! Good luck my friend.

27-Oct-2009 9.01PM   shanna pott Says...

Good luck x

27-Oct-2009 8.44PM   Natalie Says...

All the best Kwekz.. Love the project =)

27-Oct-2009 8.44PM   Natalie Says...

All the best Kwekz.. Love the project =)

27-Oct-2009 8.27PM   Robert Abaidoo Acquah Says...

Yo cous, I've done my part . . . now u go show them how real leaders do it . . . !

27-Oct-2009 8.11PM   Ayeisha Says...

Stepping out of the boat just like Peter did, F.A.I.T.H will go a long way!!!!

27-Oct-2009 7.51PM   Kevin Says...

God bless you got my vote all the best.

27-Oct-2009 6.41PM   fELIX Says...

GO..go FAITH..

27-Oct-2009 6.41PM   fELIX Says...

GO..go FAITH..

27-Oct-2009 5.50PM   Dionne and \leona Says...

Well done great work Kweku

27-Oct-2009 5.48PM   NINJASTAH Says...

BIG UP THE THE BUSIEST NON-SLEEPING AND TALENTED MAN IN TH EWORLD! UR AN INSPIRATION! KEEP DOIN UR THING! FLY THROUGH THE SKIES AND INTO SPACE BRO!! FULL SUPPORT NINJASTAH GALAXY DEFENDERS!!! HTTP://WWW.NINJASTAH.COM

27-Oct-2009 5.33PM   Carmen Says...

You have my support, keep up the good work and keep championing on

27-Oct-2009 5.19PM   Denise Says...

Amazing!!!!!(Thats wot I'm talking about)

27-Oct-2009 5.07PM   Dee Says...

I like it Kweku, and well done to you. I think it is very important to be able to bring a voice to the different communities and show a different side of life in the UK. I hope that you will be successful!

27-Oct-2009 5.00PM   Dwane Says...

Amazing vision - It needs to be realised and distributed to the mass amount of 'lost' youth. Full support and love always. Youth for youth gives this generation something that it's always genuine, real and accountable. Kweku your passion is unprecedented and the commitment to your work simply inspiring. Dwane

27-Oct-2009 4.40PM   Dancegeek Says...

Kweku for the win :)

27-Oct-2009 4.23PM   Michelle Says...

Good luck uncle Quakes :)

27-Oct-2009 4.23PM   Karla Williams Says...

Well done Kweku!!

27-Oct-2009 4.18PM   nichola june Says...

Loving your work and determination. Go Kweku! x

27-Oct-2009 4.08PM   Pamela Says...

God bless you kwaku for being such a positive light on the young people.

27-Oct-2009 3.57PM   Audree Layne Says...

Well done to you all keep up the good work.

27-Oct-2009 3.34PM   shirley Says...

well done keep up the good work...

27-Oct-2009 3.30PM   kapuchi Says...

You were born to do it Bruv.You are brilliant and brilliance sells and wins and so will you

27-Oct-2009 3.30PM   shirley Says...

well done

27-Oct-2009 3.27PM   Kweku Bennin Says...

You are born to win bruv,ride on in big strides,you are devinely favoured,besides you have got a wonderful programme going on

27-Oct-2009 1.50PM   Jack Staniland Says...

Go on Quite Kool!

27-Oct-2009 12.51PM   Romaine Says...

Keep growing brother! Proud of you!

27-Oct-2009 12.34PM   sophie Says...

you need to bring this project to my ends still

27-Oct-2009 11.26AM   Angela Trotman Says...

Glad to vote for someone that is helping to meet an essential need in our community

27-Oct-2009 10.48AM   Andi Says...

Go for it! x

27-Oct-2009 10.33AM   Seun Taylor Says...

All the best.

27-Oct-2009 10.27AM   Seun Taylor Says...

All the best.

27-Oct-2009 2.01AM   Aish Says...

follow your hearts, it will always lead to an art, the art of movement, of imagination and love..

27-Oct-2009 12.57AM   Warren - Wild G Says...

More than Deserve It! Good Luck God Bless Wgs

27-Oct-2009 12.06AM   S.C Says...

wishing you all the best!!!

27-Oct-2009 12.06AM   Ian Sovereign Says...

Wow this really great this could really make a difference.

26-Oct-2009 11.58PM   dele Says...

i support the cause

26-Oct-2009 11.35PM   Luke Says...

Anything that's worth doing is hard...but you make it look easy

26-Oct-2009 10.37PM   Lara Jinadu Says...

This is a great idea....well done Kweku!

26-Oct-2009 10.23PM   jun breezy Says...

bless u mate! all da best

26-Oct-2009 10.23PM   Velma Says...

good luck all of u..

26-Oct-2009 10.21PM   amifa Says...

yes it will be a lot of work, but as with any good idea, the main thing you need is the drive and passion to see it through. good luck!

26-Oct-2009 10.11PM   Gigi Says...

That sounds great ! I support anything that has to do with art!

26-Oct-2009 9.16PM   Sam Says...

you've got my vote kweku... keep up the good work

26-Oct-2009 8.37PM   celestina Says...

yay kweku!!!

26-Oct-2009 7.31PM   valerie Says...

Hey kweku, I know dat you've worked and I think you deserve some recognition. Goodluck !!

26-Oct-2009 7.25PM   valerie Says...

Hey kweku, I know dat you've worked and I think you deserve some recognition. Goodluck !!

26-Oct-2009 7.20PM   Salleh Says...

Kweku is the best.

26-Oct-2009 7.17PM   Sally Bo Bally Says...

WIN WIN WIN!

26-Oct-2009 7.17PM   Sally Bo Bally Says...

WIN WIN WIN!

26-Oct-2009 6.58PM   Romaine Says...

This is brilliant Kweku! There's no one right now more deserving than you, for all the hard work, commitment, and talent which you put into your craft. Keep shinning and reach for the top. I think from all the positive energy I see on this page, I'm sure many people agree with me. Took me almost an hour to scroll down to the vote button with all these comments...lol ;-) GOOD LUCK!!

26-Oct-2009 5.49PM   Phina Says...

GWARN KWEKUUU IM SURE YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE! :) lucie's bestie x

26-Oct-2009 5.17PM   Lawrence Carlos Says...

Don't even need to read why you need to be voted for, I'd vote for you regardless - goes without saying. All the best with the production dude.

26-Oct-2009 4.00PM   Selom Sunu Says...

Full support on this as ever bro! I pray that you get it!

26-Oct-2009 12.57PM   Wizdom Says...

Good luck people! Forever my fam!

26-Oct-2009 12.23PM   Isaac Says...

Good luck to you kweku!!! am sure you deserve it .If you need help dot hesitate to ask

26-Oct-2009 11.57AM   Wilson Says...

This is an amazing opportunity for young people.

26-Oct-2009 11.42AM   Steve Says...

Great stuff!! Well done.

26-Oct-2009 11.39AM   Renee Says...

This looks impressive I would love to see it!

26-Oct-2009 11.04AM   Guvna B Says...

You desevre this bruva! Real genuine guy with a good aim! All the best!

26-Oct-2009 10.53AM   Kola Oluwole Says...

Brilliant! i would be so great to see 'life on the stairs' reach young despondent youths. Great work Kweku

26-Oct-2009 10.45AM   Tim Oxbrow Says...

Great work! Good luck and be blessed! x

26-Oct-2009 10.45AM   Ibiere Says...

Well done Kewku! x

26-Oct-2009 10.14AM   coral Says...

yep definitely great work. thankyou for sending the link. keep moving forward.x

26-Oct-2009 9.40AM   Demi Says...

All the best Kweku!!

26-Oct-2009 9.26AM   Lucy Says...

Kweku....after all your hard work...you deserve this award! Good luck!!!

26-Oct-2009 9.14AM   Crystal Says...

Wooooow! Great work, just keep on doing what you are doing!!!!!!!!!!!

26-Oct-2009 8.56AM   Kj Says...

Kweku this is big..! Pray it goes well man..!

26-Oct-2009 3.51AM   Dayo Quadosh Says...

Kweku. You are doing an amazing thing here, well done.

26-Oct-2009 1.59AM   Noddz Says...

Keep Up The Good work !

26-Oct-2009 1.26AM   Diko Dickson Says...

i would say is pretty cool. i actualy have lil story made up by me that cool touch u.

26-Oct-2009 1.17AM   Bunmi Bello Says...

Guys !!! i ve always been proud of you all at FAITH drama, you are blessed with excellence and inspirations keep it up !!!!

26-Oct-2009 1.07AM   Jay D Says...

sounds like a brilliant idea, all the best kweku

25-Oct-2009 11.42PM   Dwain Says...

You have my support Kweku, best of luck, sick things happen to sick people with sick talent - so believe and keep hustling bro

25-Oct-2009 11.26PM   steve edwards Says...

Kweku you're a force for good in the world. Keep shinging that bright light brother!!!

25-Oct-2009 10.25PM   Sackey Says...

I quite like the idea of a young community of a mix of artistes celebrating unity in their creative diversity. I'm sure you can pull this off. Best wishes.

25-Oct-2009 10.18PM   Ade Says...

Good luk with everythin bro ... well dun

25-Oct-2009 10.15PM    Yvonne Says...

Kweku, may God grant you success,bless you and open doors for you to acheive your dreams.

25-Oct-2009 10.01PM   A NOLAND Says...

I SAW THE PROMTIONAL PRODUCTION OF THIS IN THE SUMMER AND I MUST SAY IT WAS QUITE INSPIRED. I'M HOPING TO GET YOU TO COME AND PERFORM IN OUR SCHOOL MRS NOLAND

25-Oct-2009 9.55PM   Natasha Says...

Congrats Kweks, it's such a great idea, it appeals to a good market and will do well!!

25-Oct-2009 9.17PM   Kyle Says...

Told u Bro hard work always pays off especally if its for the Lord. AMEN CONGRATULATIONS KWEKU GOD BLESS U BRO

25-Oct-2009 9.09PM   Sharon Says...

I wish u all the best.u guys have a cause for the money n I know peoples lives will change to the glory of God

25-Oct-2009 9.08PM   Anthony Says...

Well done mate! Hope you win!

25-Oct-2009 8.53PM   Yetty Says...

Mr. Kodak!! What a great intiative. I really like the idea of going to unconventional venues. You're really stepping out of the four walls and reaching out. All the best1 :)

25-Oct-2009 8.42PM   Davis Says...

I really really hope n pray that u make it thru. The world needs to c this project. Wish u all the best

25-Oct-2009 8.26PM   Adanna Says...

Fantastic & Positive work, Good Luck!!!

25-Oct-2009 7.48PM   Katie Says...

Sounds interesting. Good Luck!

25-Oct-2009 7.30PM   A/Coby Says...

Brilliant project Kweku. Creativity breeds motivation

25-Oct-2009 7.18PM   Siaba Tumoe Says...

You are great Mr!! I believe in you and everything you set out to do cause you always give 120%. Love you lots xx

25-Oct-2009 7.17PM   Wilmot John Says...

25-Oct-2009 brilliant idea from a young person for troubled young people! will certainly help reduce the many anti social activities of the many young groups in our cities.

25-Oct-2009 7.16PM   Funmi "Fum Fum" Says...

Keep doing your thing Kweku! Full support from me!

25-Oct-2009 6.58PM   Sharlene Says...

Excellent work, looking forward to seeing more in the future.

25-Oct-2009 6.56PM   Sharlene Says...

LOVE your work, really great talent.

25-Oct-2009 6.46PM   Samuell Benta Says...

The production was awesome!!!! I know this is the start of something Big!!!

25-Oct-2009 5.56PM   Adelaide Says...

I think what you're doing is fantastic! Keep it up!!!

25-Oct-2009 5.29PM   Kuukua Says...

U GOT MY VOTE ^_^ err...how d'u kno if u'v voted? o_O

25-Oct-2009 4.26PM   Samuel Says...

IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT YOU SAY!!! You are a great brother full of love and so much dedication to GOD it's amazing keep it up GOD is doing wonder through you. LET'S BRING THE GOSPEL IN EVERY STREET'S CORNER HALELUJAH!!!

25-Oct-2009 3.59PM   Oladipo Says...

All the best with the project.

25-Oct-2009 3.53PM   Kris Says...

[Gummie support]. Roll on high. Good luck. All the best all the way.

25-Oct-2009 2.03PM   selina osei Says...

wow this project is going to be amazing

25-Oct-2009 1.57PM   Joel Says...

Splendid!,hope you win!!!,god bless you,good luck cous.

25-Oct-2009 1.00PM   Patrick JeanPD Says...

All the very best Kweku... Keep it going!

25-Oct-2009 12.54PM   Katie Says...

Sounds really interesting. Good Luck!

25-Oct-2009 12.02PM   Raphael Says...

respect, good karma coming your way

25-Oct-2009 11.37AM   Oaitse Says...

Congrats Kweku!!!! I wish you all the best :D

25-Oct-2009 11.09AM   Attillz Says...

This is BIG CUZ!!! we need more projects like these - YOU GOT MY VOTE

25-Oct-2009 11.08AM   Antoine Says...

Sounds Nice! You've got a brilliant idea Kweku.

25-Oct-2009 10.49AM   Pastor Jacqui Says...

Youth impacting youth through the arts... what greater way to relate, inspire and encourage todays youth. Well done to you and the team!!!!

25-Oct-2009 10.41AM   Nadia Gasper Says...

Congratuations! Love the idea and would love 2 b a part of it!!!

25-Oct-2009 10.22AM   Jide Says...

Now thats what I am talking about, I love the project

25-Oct-2009 10.05AM   Nehanda Says...

Always god to see positive movements from our youth for our youth- with your hard work and dedication, i have no doubt it will be a success. Good luck! Support always, Nehanda x

25-Oct-2009 9.03AM   Claudia Says...

Brilliant. I've voted.

24-Oct-2009 11.21PM   urbain ngendahayo Says...

gud luck kweku

24-Oct-2009 10.51PM   MICHELLE Says...

This sounds soooo exciting. GOOD LUCK!!!

24-Oct-2009 10.42PM   FiddlER AiMES Says...

Excellent!! Take it everywhere and anywhere possible. I've been doin the same thing for a while....

24-Oct-2009 10.40PM   Enrico Delves Says...

Kweku!!! You have a good project that is going to be so beneficial. Well done!!

24-Oct-2009 10.35PM   Bernie Celebriton Says...

Keep it up!

24-Oct-2009 10.23PM   Jemilea Says...

Release the gift hun x

24-Oct-2009 10.13PM   Anneka Says...

luvin the idea Kweku, keep workin hard you will soon get all the recognition you deserve!

24-Oct-2009 10.12PM   Sarian Says...

Great Idea!!

24-Oct-2009 10.02PM   Ly Says...

ganbatte Kweku~~!

24-Oct-2009 6.46PM   maja Says...

sounds great! wish you all the best with it!!

24-Oct-2009 6.12PM   sabriina Says...

wow well done kweku... i pray for god's will... u ave worked so hard like gbemi siad and it will pay off...::))

24-Oct-2009 5.09PM   omo Says...

This show is BIIIIIIIIIG!!!!! Certainly got my votexxx

24-Oct-2009 4.49PM   Ziana Says...

Well done Kweku... Keep doin your thing

24-Oct-2009 4.42PM   Joel Says...

Keep doing what your doin your inspiring so many young people like myself

24-Oct-2009 4.24PM   Katy Poulter Says...

This sounds amazing! You have to win! Good luck x

24-Oct-2009 2.19PM   Lornette Says...

This is really good Kweku!! It looks amazing!!

23-Oct-2009 5.58PM   Nelly Says...

This project will make a major impact on peoples lives. I love the initiative and concept of bringing Theatre to The people, bring positivity and change as well as unity in communities. GREAT!!!!

23-Oct-2009 5.58PM   Nelly Says...

This project will make a major impact on peoples lives. I love the initiative and concept of bringing Theatre to The people, bring positivity and change as well as unity in communities. GREAT!!!!

22-Oct-2009 11.23PM   Robbi Matthews Says...

You have my vote Kweku! sounds great! Best idea yet!

22-Oct-2009 9.04PM   Adeola Says...

I've came to see the play last year in London Bridge and it was GREAT. I went twice in the space of 3 days. Talented team and looking forward to the next production.

22-Oct-2009 2.55PM   La-Keshia Says...

Good job Kweku!!!! I am very excited to see this venture come to pass and eagerley anticipate great things. London, get ready!

18-Oct-2009 1.09AM   Fran Says...

Nice work Kweku!!! This is a fantastic project I know people wanna SEE and HEAR!

1-Oct-2009 2.10AM   Christina Says...

I like the idea of arts on street corners!!! Very original :)

29-Sep-2009 10.22AM   Gbemi Says...

Well done Kweku!!!! You worked so hard on this. I know it'll pay off.

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