Month: October 2024

Kingston, Jamaica – Dancehall star Konshens has just released a brand-new music video, featuring American singer and songwriter Eric Bellinger, promising a fresh tune for music lovers, especially “fi di gal dem.” The video was announced on his official X account, formerly known as Twitter, on October 16, 2024, along with a link to the […]

Washington D.C. – Former President Barack Obama has taken to social media to encourage citizens to actively participate in the upcoming elections, emphasizing the importance of voting as the nation approaches Election Day in just 20 days. In a tweet shared with his 132 million followers, Obama highlighted the urgency for voters to make their […]

Toronto, ON – The vibrant history and cultural significance of Toronto’s iconic “Little Jamaica” have been captured in a new music project, Little Jamaica Then and Now. Produced by Masani Productions Inc. and supported by the Ontario Arts Council and the Canadian Reggae Music Association, the all-reggae album brings together some of Canada’s most renowned […]

Uganda – Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has stirred conversation on the country’s pre-colonial history following a recent social media post reflecting on Uganda’s 62nd Independence Day celebrations. In the post shared on October 16, 2024, Museveni recounted inviting Professor Ndebesa and other historians from Makerere University’s History Department to discuss the complex history of […]

Ottawa, Canada — On World Food Day, October 16, 2024, Minister of International Development, Ahmed Hussen, reiterated Canada’s dedication to addressing the global hunger crisis, highlighting the alarming statistic that 733 million people worldwide continue to face food insecurity. In a message shared on social media, Hussen emphasized the importance of ensuring that everyone has […]

Toronto, ON – Ghanaian-Canadian singer Ryan Ofei, a dynamic voice in contemporary soul, gospel, and afrobeats, is set to embark on a three-city mini-tour to promote his debut album, Restore, and his latest single, “Father’s House.” The album, which dropped in June 2024, has already accumulated over 15 million streams, establishing Ofei as a rising […]

Dancehall star Erup, whose real name is Kevin Saunders, has made a powerful comeback to the music scene with his latest single, “I’m Sorry.” Known for popular tracks like “Click Mi Finger” and “Gal A Run Dem Head,” Erup is once again grabbing the spotlight with this heartfelt song, which was released on August 23. […]

Ottawa, Canada – The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Canada’s Minister of International Development, has announced a $29.4 million investment in the Aequitas Impact Fund in collaboration with Desjardins Group, a leading Canadian financial services cooperative. The announcement was made via social media on October 16, 2024, with a focus on increasing access to capital for entrepreneurs […]

Toronto, ON – The highly anticipated 3rd annual Imagine Summit is set to inspire and empower creatives from BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ2IA+, and other equity-deserving communities with a two-day event focusing on digital wellness and professional development. The summit kicks off with the exclusive RBC Experience Launch on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at STACKT Market, Blue Moon Brewery, […]

Brampton, ON — Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown recently welcomed a distinguished Nigerian delegation to Brampton City Hall, marking a significant step in strengthening trade relations between the City of Brampton and Nigeria. The delegation included the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, and Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM). […]