In memory of Collins Obiagboso
Wednesday 15 August 2018 The Nigerian community in Ottawa was once thrown into turmoil with the news of the sudden death of 18 year old Collins Obiagboso. His body…
Dapo Agoro Fun Day
Saturday 18 August, 2018 Dapo Agoro was a young man full of promise, talented and compassionate, but cut down in his prime by a senseless act of violence as he…
Kofi Annan, former UN chief, dies at 80
Kofi Annan, former UN chief, dies at 80 Image copyrightAFP Kofi Annan, the only black African to become UN secretary-general, has died. The 80-year-old “passed away peacefully…
ACAO hosts Multiculturalism Day
Saturday 30 June Strachona Park on Range Road was the scene of the annual Multiculturalism Day hosted by the African Canadian Association Ottawa (ACAO) and Somerset West Community Centre. On…
Bob Dawson: Willie O’Ree for Hockey Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame Bound: O’Ree Finally Gets His Recognition Willie O’Ree. Photo courtesy Sonahrsports.com by Bob Dawson, Boxscore: OTTAWA, Ontario- June 29, 2018 – As Martin Luther…
Chimamanda Adichie wins Pinter Prize
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is ‘worthy winner’ of PEN Pinter literary prize Image caption: Adichie’s novels include the Orange Prize-winning Half of a Yellow Sun Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has…
Jazz Fest cancels SLĀV show
Jazz Fest cancels, apologizes to those ‘hurt’ by SLĀV after widespread criticism Show featuring African-American slave songs accused of cultural appropriation CBC News · Posted: Jul 04, 2018 …
Michael Arthur: Sell your home quickly
One of the things I appreciate about real estate is learning from other people’s mistakes, especially when homeowners are unable to sell their home quickly for top dollar. Apart…
Mireille Lang: Darfur
Darfur by Mireille Lang Africa my beloved, Who will heal your wounds, If not for the tears of Darfur Ignored genocide, forgotten genocide Hardly recognize Did your weapons grow silent…