Vive Akugha: Smart money woman
“The Smart Money Woman” Movie review by Vive Akugha This is an educational series on finances based in Africa particularly Nigeria. It is an adaptation from the book of the…
Rev Ekong: Persistence is God’s gift
by Rev Bassey Ekong The Power of Persistence You must realize that obstacles are going to come against you and your vision. Even though God gave the vision, that doesn’t…
In conversation with Andy Kusi-Appiah
January 9, 2023 IN CONVERSATION WITH ANDY KUSI-APPIAH By Joy Osiagwu On our first video episode of Black Ottawa Scene’s famous personality profile (Conversations), Joy Osiagwu had a stimulating and…
Fiesta Cubana wows Ottawa fans
by Ruth Aman December 30, 2022 On the last Friday night of the year, an electric Latin beat played in the background of a warm and cozy restaurant called the…
Richard Sharpe: Message to Federal Public Service
Saturday 7 January 2023 Message to the Federal Public Service by Richard Sharpe Greetings, As many of you know, I have accepted a position as Director of the Black Equity…
Obi Maduakor: How can I forget?
How can I forget? by Obi Maduakor How can I forget the Lord’s mighty hand, How can I forget His right Hand of power Laid gently on me from the…
Ethiopians celebrate Orthodox Christmas
Saturday 7 January 2023 Ottawa’s Ethiopian-Canadian community celebrated the Orthodox Christian Christmas in style at the St Tekle Haimanot Church on Merivale Road. Black Ottawa Scene brings you pics of this…
DeJong appointed Justice of the peace
Monday 19 December 2022 Carl Everett DeJong appointed Justice of the Peace to the Ontario Court of Justice Justice of the Peace Carl Everett DeJong worked for the Ottawa Police Service…
Tulloch: Umoja program at Carleton University
by Dave Tulloch The Umoja Black Community Engagement Program was recently initiated at Carleton University in June 2022 by three Carleton students; Sarah George a Ph.D. student in the department…
Ewart Walters: Of despots, autocrats and dictators
December 28, 2022 at 11:50 AM · Despots, autocrats and dictators seem yo be flooding the world now. Even democratic countries are in danger of falling to some dictator. That is the danger facing the US…