• Seeks Amalgamation Of Antigua And Barbuda As The Sixth Continent Of Africa

To create a platform that would bring to fruition the amalgamation of Antigua and Barbuda as the sixth continent of Africa through tourism, La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort management has commenced the construction of the first ever African Tourism Free Trade Zone in Antigua and Barbuda, one of the most sought after Caribbean islands by tourists.
  
This is coming weeks after the acceptance of the proposal by Motherland Beckons and La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort for the project was first made public. It is a recreation of African continent in the island, by the government and people of Antigua and Barbuda.
  
The construction of this new enclave was disclosed by Founder and President of La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Ibeju Lekki, Lagos Otunba Wanle Akinboboye, who recently went to the island where he oversaw the ground breaking ceremony to signal the commencement of the first phase of the gigantic and epic project that is meant to define the place of Africa in global history.
  
Akinboboye is expected to superintendent the entire construction in his usual style of bringing to bear his creative and imaginative prowess in ensuring that the La campagne brand spirit and physicality are maintained.
  
According to him, this is a great moment to see that a journey that started over 16 years ago when he first mooted the idea to the government of Antigua and Barbuda is now becoming a reality. “The concept behind this project is not just to create the first ever African Tourism Free Trade zone but rather create a platform that would bring to fruition the amalgamation of Antigua and Barbuda as the sixth continent of Africa through tourism, cultural exchanges, fashion and artistic development among others. We believe that this will help the growth of Africans both in the continent and in the Diaspora.”

Akinboboye revealed that hundred hectares of land at Willoughby Bay, Saint Philips, has been created for this. “The first phase has already started, spanning 20 hectares of land and will be built and commissioned within the next three years. Also La Campagne has been granted 20 years tax holiday in order to achieve this endeavour.”
  
He also appreciated the Prime Minister Gaston Browne for his commitment to the realisation of the historic project as he pledged to make financial inflow for the project easier. Akinboboye said, “The Prime Minister told me that the only interest he has is to make sure that this is done. That if he has to introduce finance persons and financial institutions to us in case there are issues with funding the project that he is willing to do that for the interest of this project.”
  
Akinboboye recalled with nostalgic feeling how the journey started,  “16 years ago, I saw that this would be a great platform that can unite Africa and its sixth region where we can create a platform where our forefathers went through as a middle passage to Brazil, Europe, US and other places to get to these areas. This creation is now what we call the Motherland Beckons Return. Where we are saying that they left on slave ships and now it is time to come back on cruise ship and luxurious airliners. So, the 16 years of work is what has metamorphosed into this humongous success under the administration of Prime Minister Garson Browne that is going to create a spot where the whole world is going to meet Africa and explore the way of life of Africans, from their foods, fashion, dance to music and many more.”