Month: November 2024

Kingston, Jamaica – Music distribution powerhouse OneRPM has achieved remarkable success this month, with three of its latest releases dominating the iTunes charts. The albums, which dropped between November 7 and 8, 2024, include Broken Child by Nordia Mothersille, the Dutty Showtime Riddim compilation produced by Sean Paul’s Dutty Rock Productions in collaboration with Mad […]

Kingston, Jamaica – After his release just two months ago, reggae artist Dollarman is already making waves with his latest single, So Tired. The track has earned a spot on The Foundation Radio Network NY Charts, a significant measure of reggae music’s performance in New York and the broader Mid-Atlantic region. Released under 420 Records […]

Kingston, Jamaica – Two weeks ago, Watzh You Frenz Records made waves with the release of the first official video from their latest EP, Landscape Riddim. The video, which is available on the label’s newly launched YouTube channel, features the single “ABC” performed by 6-year-old Adanya alongside her father, Rajah Dalla, who is the CEO […]

Toronto, ON – The Hope and Inspiration Gala, hosted by Donor Drive 4 Dorothy (DD4D), is set to take place on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the Panemonte Conference Centre in Etobicoke. This special evening aims to raise awareness and funds to expand the Black donor pool in Canada’s stem cell registry, a critical initiative […]

BARBADOS – Barbados has taken a major step forward in its development agenda, thanks to a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EximBank US). The agreement, signed on November 25, 2024, unlocks up to USD $500 million in funding for projects […]

OTTAWA, CANADA – Conservative Member of Parliament Dr. Leslyn Lewis has voiced strong criticism of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s climate policies, accusing the federal government of prioritizing environmental goals over the basic needs of Canadians. In a recent statement shared on social media, Dr. Lewis expressed concern over Trudeau’s approach to tackling climate change. She […]

Toronto, Canada — The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Canada’s Minister of International Development, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering equity and prosperity for all Canadians by meeting with Toronto-based organizations supporting Black, racialized, and refugee communities. The discussion, held on November 25, 2024, focused on strategies to improve employment opportunities for Black youth and remove barriers […]

Toronto, Canada – The Honourable Marci Ien, Canada’s Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, has officially launched the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, a global initiative aimed at addressing and eradicating violence against women and girls. In a statement on social media, Minister Ien emphasized the urgency of collective action, […]

KISUMU CITY, Kenya — President William Samoei Ruto has commended the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) for its innovative approaches to advancing credit and fostering collaboration among Sub-Saharan countries, aligning with the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking at the Fourth African Sub-Sovereign Governments Network (AfSNET) Investment Conference held in Kisumu City, […]

LUSAKA, Zambia – Barbra Banda, Zambia’s celebrated football star, has added another accolade to her illustrious career by winning the prestigious BBC Footballer of the Year award. The announcement has sparked a wave of pride across Zambia, with President Hakainde Hichilema leading the tributes. In a tweet on November 26, 2024, President Hichilema congratulated Banda […]