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Canada provides $142 million aid to Congo DR and Benin
Minister Ahmed Hussen announces over $142 million in funding to support health systems and women’s health and rights and provide humanitarian assistance in Democratic Republic of Congo and in Benin…
Nduka Otiono celebrates book launch and birthday
Saturday 20 April 2024 Hearty Cheers to Nduka Otiono @sixty. By Joy Osiagwu Call it a massive show of support for Prof. Nduka Otiono, Associate Professor and Director of the…
Liberian Association launches new Executive Committee
Saturday 27 April 2024 by Godwin Ifedi, Editor Over 200 Liberian nationals, friends and family were at a gala at the Blessed Sacrament Parish hall on Fourth Avenue, to witness…
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Interviews
Podcast: Bring back art to life with Cassa
Saturday 27 April 2024 You’re invited to sit back and listen to this wonderful conversation with Rwandan guest Cassa and 54Lights host Kondwani Mwase. In this episode, your host is joined by the aforementioned urban…
Podcast: Qabaniso Malewezi: When culture comes calling
WHAT TO EXPECT…WHEN YOU PUSH PLAY In the official kick-off to the fourth season, the continental journey, that lives through this project, takes flight in the warm heart of Africa….
In conversation with Olayinka Animashaun Executive Director, NACCO
Olayinka Animashaun, Executive Director , Niagara African Caribbean Culture Organization Saturday 20 January 2024 Could you tell me about your childhood? Where were you born? Is there anything about your…
In conversation with Jamila Ahmed, Social Worker
Could you tell us about your childhood? Where were you born? Is there anything about your childhood that stands out for you? Helped form who you are today? Your parents,…
latest videos
In conversation with Mylcha Kerr-Faucher, Community Builder award winner
Thursday 14 March 2024 By Joy Osiagwu Mylcha Kerr-Faucher shared exciting stories of her early life in the United Kingdom and exceptional acts of service to humanity as a volunteer…
Ottawa 2024 Black History Month launch
Saturday 27 January 2024 The 2024 Black History Month was launched by Black History Ottawa on Saturday 27 January 2024 at the National Gallery of Canada. This video of the…
In conversation with Ingrid John-Baptiste
Monday 19 February 2024 by Joy Osiagwu, Editorial Associate Ingrid John-Baptiste is a household name in Ottawa, especially in the African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) communities, due to her passion…
2024 Black History Month launch
Over 300 people from Ottawa’s diverse communities attended the launch of the 2024 Black History Month. Esteemed Black History Ottawa and Black Ottawa Scene volunteer and film maker, Henry Eruotor…
Black Ottawa Scene celebrates 10th anniversary
Saturday 27 January 2024 Black Ottawa Scene celebrated its 10th anniversary of publication in October 2023. In commemoration of this pivotal milestone, the editorial team led by our awesome webmaster…
Ottawa’s earliest Black migrants: Godwin Ifedi
Black Ottawa Scene (BOS) is celebrating ten years of covering African, Caribbean, and Black people’s stories in Ottawa, the Canadian capital city. We dedicate this special edition to a conversation…
Ottawa’s earliest migrants: Michael Adibe
Thursday 24 August 2023 by Joy Osiagwu The story of Mr. Mike Adibe, a seasoned Statistician who retired from the Canadian federal public service as a principal in the office…
In conversation with Isobel Granger, Canada Mint Security Chief
July 25, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu A brief conversation with Isobel Granger, the security chief of the Royal Canadian Mint, will lift your spirit to search for a better version…
Events around ottawa
Tanzania celebrates Independence anniversary, December 9, 2023
Tanzania celebrates Independence, December 9, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu, Editorial Associate Wednesday 16 November, 2023 Tanzania is an East African nation bordering the Indian Ocean. Kenya and Uganda are neighbors…
Libya celebrates Independence anniversary, December 24, 2023
Libya celebrates Independence anniversary, December 24, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu, Editorial Associate Wednesday 22 November 2023 Situated in the Maghreb area of North Africa, Libya, with its capital in Tripoli,…
Kenya celebrates Independence anniversary, December 12, 2023
Kenya celebrates Independence Anniversary, December 12, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu November 16, 2023 Kenya is an East African country on the equator and east coast with fascinating Rift Valley and…
Dominica celebrates Independence Day, 3 November 2023
Sunday 22 October, 2023 Dominica celebrates Independence November 3, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu, Editorial Associate Dominica is a mountainous, forested Caribbean Island country and one of the last colonized by…
Mauritania celebrates Independence Day 28 November 2023
Sunday October 22, 2023 Mauritania celebrates Independence day November 28, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu, Editorial Associate The history of Mauritania, one of Africa’s youngest oil producers, is related to Arab influences…
Suriname celebrates Independence Day 25 November 2023
Sunday October 22, 2023 Suriname celebrates Independence November 25, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu, Editorial Associate Suriname is one of South America’s smallest nations and a Caribbean country on the northeastern coast…
Angola celebrates Independence Day 11 November 2023
22, October 2023 Angola celebrates Independence, November 11, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu, Editorial Associate Angola is a country in Southern Africa bothering the South Atlantic, situated between Namibia and the…
Equatorial Guinea celebrates Independence, October 12, 2023
Equatorial Guinea Celebrates Independence, October 12, 2023 September 20, 2023 By Joy Osiagwu Equatorial Guinea is a country on the west coast of Central Africa. Colonized by the Spanish, the…