Idowu Ladeinde celebrates 60th birthday
by Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate Sunday 7 January 2024 Despite the ongoing snowfall, family and friends plus members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) gathered to celebrate the…
Olivia Barrett: Leave My Bones in Saskatoon
Leave My Bones in Saskatoon Author: Michael Akenfia Publisher: Griots Lounge Publishing Canada 2023 Book Review by Olivia Barrett, Editorial Associate Saturday 27 January 2024 At first, I didn’t know…
Onoshe Nwabuikwu: Sons of the East
SONS OF THE EAST Author: Ifeoma Chinwuba Publisher: Griots Lounge Publishing, Canada, 2023. Review by Onoshe Nwabuikwu Sons of the East is the story of brotherly love or the lack…
Kusi-Appiah: Diversity and Demography: keys to our common future
Thursday 31 January 2024 Diversity & Demography: keys to our common (crafted or destined) future. By Kwaku Kusi-Appiah & Kojo Allan Canada: a shared heritage The country, Canada, and its…
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…
Letter from the Editor: February 2024
Good morning folks Happy Black History Month! This is the month that we in Ottawa and around the globe, celebrate the achievements of people of African descent. This year’s celebration…
Ottawa 2024 Black History Month launched in style
by Joy Osiagwu, Editorial Associate Saturday 27 January 2024. Black History Month opens with a loud ovation for Community leadership As the United Nations Declaration of International Decade for People…
Ketcia Peters: Black History Month – Embracing the Legacy
Embracing the Legacy, Shaping the Future: Black History Month Unveiled by Ketcia Peters In the mosaic of our shared history, Black History Month emerges as a spotlight, not just on…
Councillor Rawlson King’s Newsletter 26 January 2024
Friday 26 January 2024 A Message from Councillor King Despite the ambivalent weather we have had over the past month, one of the key elements that makes Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward a…
Angelique Francis wows audience at Rainbow Bistro
Incredible last show of the year by Ottawa’s favorite super diva Saturday 2 December 2023 Oh my my my my!! Angelique and them came out horns blazing, guitar blaring, drums…