Book Launch: African Canadians in Union Blue
On December 4, 2014, the Canadian War museum hosted featuring 4 eminent authors and military historians, including the University of Guelph’s Richard Reid. Mr. Reid is the author of…
An evening with Somali author Nurrudin Farah
On December 5, 2014, at Carleton University, the Somali Women’s Circle Network in collaboration with the Institute of African Studies and the Department of English presented an evening with renowned…
Special feature: Ottawa Police launches: “Leave the phone alone” campaign
Ottawa Police launches distracted driving education, awareness and enforcement campaign Most drivers know that impaired driving is dangerous, but other behaviours and distractions, like cell phone use can be just…
Annette Ejiofor: Thinking Of Siding With Bill Cosby?
My name is Annette Ejiofor and I am an activist, singer, writer, belieber, and orange juice lover. I am a 19 year old headed to my third year at the…
Moses Mawa honoured for distinguised leadership
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ELIZABETH DOWDESWELL PRESENTS THE NEPMCC AWARD TO MOSES A. MAWA OF SILVERTRUST MEDIA AND PLANET AFRICA GROUP LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ELIZABETH DOWDESWELL, REPRESENTATIVE OF THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND IN CANADA’S PROVINCE OF…
AkwaCross community send off party for Dr. & Dr. (Mrs.) Udoeyop
Saturday 6 December 2014 The Akwa Cross Association celebrated their end of year with a party to bid farewell to highly respected Dr. & Dr. (Mrs) Udoeyop last Saturday…
Network of Black Business & Professional Women Christmas cocktail
On Sunday, December 14, 2014, The Network of Black Business & Professional Women (Nb2PW) hosted their Fourth Annual Christmas Cocktail Evening, at the Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe under…
In conversation with singing sensation Angelique Francis
Could you tell me about your childhood? When and where were you born? Do you have any siblings? Is there anything about your childhood that stands out for you? I…
December 2014: Letter from the Editor
Good morning all Hard to believe it’s already December and Christmas is just round the corner. As we contemplate how to get through the yuletide shopping, what parties to attend…
Glitz and glamour at Planet Africa awards gala
THE 2014 PLANET AFRICA AWARDS GALA WAS A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS! The Power of Persistence Toronto, Canada. The 2014 Planet Africa Awards, a glittering red carpet affair held at the Grand…