Kusi-Appiah & Majdoub: Is China the new Santa in Africa?
“China, the new ‘Santa’ or a continuation of the Enlightenment project: Performing Anamnesis with the Chinese ‘saviour’ on the block. By Meiz M. Majdoub Snr. (Senior Financial consultant) & Andy...
Letter from the Editor February 2026
Good morning all Happy Black History Month! As many of you may know, in 1995 the government of Canada the month of February as Black History Month to celebrate the...
Letter from the Editor: January 2026
Good morning folks Happy New Year! We are excited that 2026 marks the 13th year of the operation of your favourite news magazine. It’s thanks to the readers and advertisers...
Ottawa Golden Oldies Seniors celebrate Christmas in style
Friday 28 November 2025 Ottawa Golden Oldies Seniors’ Club rings In the Holiday Season with Laughter, Music, and Community Spirit By Obasola Bamigbola The Tom Brown Arena Hall came alive...
Letter from the Editor December 2025
Monday 1 December 2025 Good morning folks As we head into the Christmas season, we are reminded that there is more to the yuletide celebrations beyond gifts and gifting. There...
“Diligence in Stewardship: Lessons from Ants for Environmental Justice.”
“Diligence in Stewardship: Lessons from Ants for Environmental Justice.” By Andy (Kwaku) Kusi-Appiah, for Black Ottawa Scene (BOS) —- “It’s the little things citizens do. That’s what will make the...
Book launch: Echoes of the Environment: A Celebration of Poetry, Justice & Community
Book title: Echoes of the Environment Poetry: Justice & Pros Author: Dr. Andy (Kwaku) Kusi-Appiah Publisher: Petra Books Ottawa by Suzette Small-Weekes Saturday 27 September 2025 Location: Maple Hill Urban...
Letter from the Editor 1 October 2025
Good morning folks Today 1 October 2025, is National Seniors’ Day. In celebration of this unique event, Black Ottawa Scene is publishing a number of articles focused on older adults....
Letter from the Editor: Monday 1 September 2025
Good morning folks Happy Labour Day. Hope you and your loved ones are enjoying the final days of this very hot summer. Black Canadian history takes centre stage in the...
From Bofrot to Backhand: Ghanafest Brings the Heat!
Date of publication: Friday 1 August 2025 “From Bofrot to Backhand: GhanaFest Brings the Heat!” By Andy (Kwaku) Kusi-Appiah The Ghana Association of Ottawa’s GhanaFest was an unforgettable celebration of...
