Justina Ikwu: Not every time collectivism, Sometimes Individualism
Not Everytime Collectivism, Sometimes Individualism The necessity for dependency varies in different continents depending on their firm beliefs and practices. In Africa, the psychological framework of survival is seen…
Andy Kusi-Appiah: Is overpopulation real? – Thinking out loud.
Last Friday, on our way back from a football game (we lost this game so badly that the ride back home was really boring, even though there were four…
In conversation with Jimmy Sebulime
Jimmy Sebulime is the founder of the Agnes Zabali Boys’ and Girls’ Club in Uganda (pics below) and President of the Uganda Community Association in Ottawa. Each year, he accompanies and…
Celebrating the life of Sylvia Regis
Peacefully at Elizabeth Bruyère Hospital, surrounded by family, Friday, August 8, 2014 at the age of 68. Predeceased by her parents Caralie James Martelly and Theresa Martelly (nee Charley)….
Honouring our 2014 graduates
Black Ottawa Scene is proud to honour these young men and women who have recently graduated from high school, college and university. The future of our community rests with these…
In conversation with Isobel Granger
Isobel Granger is the Staff Sergeant in charge of The Partner Assault Section of the Ottawa Police Service Could you tell me about your childhood? Where were you born? Is…
Nelson Mandela Square unveiled by City of Ottawa
Thursday 17 July 2014. Mayor Jim Watson hosted over two hundred specially invited guests at City Hall at the launch of the Nelson Mandela square, in honour of the late…
Mega picnic brings Nigerian community together in Ottawa
Saturday 19 July 2014. The Vincent Massey Park was abuzz as hundreds of Nigerians and friends of Nigeria gathered for their annual summer mega picnic. There were food and drinks…
In conversation with His Excellency, Chief Ojo Maduekwe, Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Canada
His Excellency, Chief Ojo Maduekwe Black Ottawa Scene met with his Excellency on Saturday 19 July at the Nigerian community mega clinic held at Vincent Massey Park. With his wife…
TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival
For over 30 years now, each summer the Ottawa Jazz Festival has featured some of the jazz world’s most renowned and cutting-edge musicians in various genres including jazz, rhythm and blues, soul and…