Letter from the Editor September 2023
Good morning folks As we watch the dying days of summer and the early signs of fall, we are reminded of the challenges facing not only Canadians, but people all…
Movie review: Gold Coast Lounge
Sunday 2 July 2023 Movie review: Gold Coast Lounge by Vive Akugha Gold Coast Lounge is a 2020 movie that tells a story of post-independence Ghana surrounding the events happening…
Our star 2023 graduate: Dr. Kika Otiono
Wednesday 19 July, 2023 Dr. Kikachuwku “Kika” Otiono is a first-year surgical resident at University of Ottawa’s Division of Urology. She recently obtained her MD from McMaster University’s Michael G….
US Embassy hosts Independence Day celebrations
Hundreds of guests join in US embassy 4th July Independence Day celebrations by Ruth Aman Tuesday 4 July 2023 Independence Week begins in early July in North America. Not only…
Rebecca Adeladan appointed Corporate Services Director SWCHC
Monday 10 July 2023 Message from Suzanne Obiorah, Executive Director, Somerset West Community Health Centre I’m pleased to share that our new director for Corporate Services Rebecca Adeladan, will be…
Nigerian Association hosts annual mega picnic
Saturday 8 July 2023 NCAO Annual Mega Picnic by Ruth Aman The Nigerian Canadian Association of Ottawa hosted their Annual Mega Picnic on July 8th with lots of food, games,…
GhanaFest 2023 brings Ghanaians together
by Ruth Aman Saturday 15 July 2023 GhanaFest 2023 was a blast. In the cool summer weather, Ghanaians from all of Ottawa gathered at Brewer Park on July 15th to…
Institute of African Studies welcomes QES-AS-WA Scholars
Friday 30 June 2023 New initiative gives promising early career researchers the time and space to work at Carleton University The Institute of African Studies at Carleton University is celebrating the long-awaited…
Afro-Beat singer Yemi Alade wows Montreal fans
Yemi Alade headlines Festival international Nuits d’Afrique by Sarah Onyango Thursday 20 July 2023 When I found out earlier this year that Queen Yemi Alade would be headlining at Festival international…
Dina Epale creates scholarship for African and Caribbean students
This story was first published by Cape Breton University https://www.cbu.ca/ on Wednesday 14 June 2023 Cape Breton University alumni gives back in honour of his parents and brother Date Posted:…