Tuesday 30 March 2010

EU: Xenophobic Parties Gaining Influence

By Hakeem Babalola

Xenophobic parties are gaining influence both in parliament and government and in the media debate in many European Union member states. This was disclosed by the Swedish ambassador to Hungary at the International Day Against Racism held at the Gödör Club, Erzsébet Square in Budapest read more

Thursday 25 March 2010

Q & A: Taking A Job In Hungary

Hello Small Voice

I will be taking a job in Hungary. Is this place safe for black people? I'm a black American male, and I was considering taking a job in Hungary. I have traveled the whole world and never had any problems. I do not have a lot of experience in the Eastern European countries. I do not want to go anywhere where I will be harassed or experience violence because of my skin color. Please be open and very honest in your opinion. Thank you

If you mean the so-called disgruntled youths known as skinhead showing hatred towards dark skin people, yes there are many of them but attacking us is not well pronounced. Violence towards foreigners - most especially dark skin people is not common here - although there is public xenophobic sentiment. And of course there's no 100% guarantee. There have been very few cases of attack. But Budapest is not a dangerous place. The discrimination is not more than what one can experience in say America or Britain or France - if you get the gist. Small Voice trusts you will enjoy your stay in this Danube region.

Tuesday 23 March 2010

Q & A: Traveling With Hungarian ID Card

Can foreigners who hold Hungarian permanent residence permit travel to the Schengen States and return to Hungary with only their ID card?

From 5th of April 2010 a new amendment of the government decree will enter into force. A new section will enable the holders of Hungarian permanent residence permits to reenter the territory of Hungary, by a presumption under which the non-recognized travel document shall be considered as valid until the national permanent residence permit expires.

Small Voice answers your questions

Thursday 18 March 2010



Over 100 Nigerians converged in New York last Saturday to form the Nigeria Peoples' Parliament In Diaspora (NPPID). The historic event was convened by the pro-democracy United States-based Nigeria Democratic Liberty Forum (NDLF), to provide the opportunity for Nigerians with diverse professional backgrounds to come together and fashion practical ways to ensure the emergence of an economically-developed and politically stable Nigerian State. The maiden session of the Parliament witnessed the election of Dr. Okey Ndibe as the Speaker, Mr. Laolu Akande as the Deputy Speaker and Mr. George Komi as the Clerk. The Members of Parliament introduced themselves, showing that a cross-section of Nigerian ethnic groups was represented. The Parliamentary Rules and Procedures, including its Standing Orders, were adopted and the session commenced with Members of Parliament (MP) expressing passion and ideas about how to solve the problems confronting their beloved nation.

culled from saharareporters

Monday 15 March 2010

Please Help Me Find My Missing Father

I’m in London! I am looking for my Nigerian father. I am 34 years of age and am keen to find my missing father with whom I have had no contact since 1977 after I believe he was deported from London back to Nigeria. He was known in London between 1975-1977 as Ken Sijuade. He left when I was just 2 years old.

My father registered me at birth he gave me HIS Nigerian name 'Sijuade'. Now, as a kid growing up in the 70s (without a dad) in London was quite alternative to say the least. I have to admit I didn't promote my given name BUT as I grew older I have to say that I am SO happy he did this for me. I AM SO PROUD. BUT I want to find him. I haven't seen (or) met him before, this for me is really sad.


I wasn't brought up to believe in religion and he also had me christened, so once again never paid much attention to this fact but I do appreciate and respect his reasons for doing this for me. Anything someone does for you to this degree you have to respect no matter what your beliefs. For me it showed that he cared. I've missed out on a lot - not having a father around...but it’s a long story!


Anyway, whilst I go on, I might just introduce myself, I'm Michelle Sijuade Trafford. And I’m going to ask YOU, would you have any idea where I might find my missing father Ken Sijuade?


This is quite a desperate case. If you have any information, which might guide me in the right direction to finding him, please, please let me know.


Thank you for reading this.


Much appreciated!


MISSING PERSON_KEN SIJUADE (Do you know him?)

Saturday 13 March 2010

March 15th National Holiday In Hungary


March 15th is the Hungarian national holiday when the people commemorate the Revolution and the War of Independence against the Austrian-Habsburg rule in 1848-49. This is an important historical day for Hungarians.

While Small Voice wishes Hungary and its beautiful people a well deserved national holiday, it also considers it significant to remind brothers and sisters to restrict their movements as some disgruntled youths called skin head often use this wonderful day to perpetrate their violence ideology against foreigners, especially dark-skin people.  

Please avoid places like Bláha Lujzer tér, Kobáyan Kispet metro area, Boráros tér and other strategic points in down town.

Tuesday 9 March 2010

Hungarians Embrace African Culture

Many Hungarians are becoming fervent admirers of African culture as they believe more and more in the therapeutic effect of African dance steps, drums, music and even food read more

Sunday 7 March 2010

African Afro-Hungarian Union Launched

A new organization aimed at looking after the interest of Africans and Afro-Hungarians was recently launched. Archie Bonka files this report for Small Voice read more