Remembering Kennedy Boyce
Kennedy BOYCE BOYCE, Kennedy Passed away suddenly on June 1, 2017. Son of Virginia and the late Harry. He was the soulmate of Cynthia. Loving father of Taib, Tyler, Elias,…
In memory of Mama Agnes Akor
With gratitude to God, we the family of his royal highness Eze J.A Akor (late), of Eziokohia Ozuz, Etche LGA rivers State Nigeria, regretfully announce the transition to eternity…
In memoriam: Professor Bede Okigbo
Professor Bede Okigbo (Eze-Okigbo I n’Ojoto) Photo source: TWAS Rossa Sep. 29, 1926 – Mar. 31, 2017 ——————————- CELEBRATION OF A HIGHLY DISTINGUISHED LIFE . The Okigbo Family is sad…
Lucya Spencer is laid to rest
Sunday 5 March It was standing room only at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Benjamin Avenue, as hundreds of family, friends and colleagues came to pay their respects to…
Remembering Alice Layiki-Dehne
In Memoriam – Alice Layiki-Dehne LAYIKI-DEHNE, AliceIn loving memory of Alice Layiki-Dehne, who peacefully died of cancer on March 11, 2017. Proud mother to Ajuki, Ariye and Lugei. Proud wife…
In memoriam: Victor Olufolahan Aiyere
July 28, 1949 – March 15, 2017 Obituary Peacefully at Central West Hospice, on March 15, 2017 at the age of 67 years. Pre-deceased by his parents Julius and Suzanna…
Remembering Community Leader Dr. Inez Naomi Elliston
Monday, 20 February 2017 Dr. Inez Naomi Elliston, educator, author and community leader passed away peacefully on February 7th surrounded by her family and friends. Born in Jamaica, Dr. Elliston…
In memory of Larry McLarty, Toronto’s first Black Canadian Police Officer
Larry McLarty seen at a Black History Month event at police headquarters, in 2014. Photo courtesy of Toronto Police Service. Larry McLarty, Toronto’s First African Canadian Police Officer, Charted Pathway…
Remembering Buchi Emecheta: Nigerian feminist author
Nigerian author who championed girls dies aged 72 Image copyrightALAMYImage caption“I work toward the liberation of women but I’m not feminist. I’m just a woman.” Nigerian author Buchi Emecheta, whose…
Remembering Stanley Grizzle, Canada’s first Black Citizenship judge
Canada’s first black citizenship judge died at 97 this year, 1 day after Remembrance Day By John Rieti, CBC News Posted: Nov 26, 2016 Stanley Grizzle, Canada’s first black citizenship judge…