In conversation with Neema Mugela, Founder of SIFA choir
Could you tell me about your childhood? Where were you born? Is there anything about your childhood that stands out for you? I was born in Dar es Salaam,…
Honouring our mothers: Félicité Murangira – Mothers’ Day tribute
To our beloved Mother, confidant, and best friend: Félicité Murangira, She is a Mother that never stops dreaming and believing, and makes sure to instill these attributes in her…
Letter from the Editor May 2015
Good morning folks The saying: ” May showers bring spring flowers” could not be any more true in the national capital today as we plod through 15 cm of rain…
Justina Ikwu: Cultural Influence on Body Perception
Body perception is defined as one’s personal perception and judgment of one’s size, shape, weight, and any other aspects of the human body that relates to body appearance, which…
Delta Reuben’s photo gallery
Delta Reuben is a student at the University of Ottawa who is currently studying Conflict Studies and Human Rights with a minor in Public Administration. Her many interest include photography,…
Health and Wellness seminar focuses on financial and estate management for seniors
Saturday 11 April, 2015 Eight black community organisations teamed together to plan a health and wellness seminar geared towards older adults and other vulnerable members of Ottawa’s diverse communities….
A Culture Chic Affair in Ottawa
The Delta Hotel on Lyon Street was transformed on Saturday as rsvp presented an amazing spectacle of fashion, music and commercial displays featuring various Ottawa-based entrepreneurs. Upcoming fashion designers…
Nigeria’s Tony Elumelu funds 1,000 African entrepreneurs
Tony Elumelu appeared for the first time last year in Forbes magazine’s list of billionaires Source: BBC News Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu has decided to fund 1,000 budding African entrepreneurs…
Minister proclaims Diaspora gospel to Jamaicans in Ottawa
By Ewart Walters Jamaica’s Junior Foreign Affairs Minister Arnaldo Brown preached a gospel of Diaspora engagement on his visit to Ottawa and three other Canadian cities in April. Minister Brown…
Christiana Ogah celebrates 40th birthday
by Henry Eruotor On Saturday, April 11, the vice-president of the Nigerian-Canadian Association in Ottawa celebrated her 40th birthday in style. Christiana Ogah was feted with music, lively dancing, heartfelt…