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Veteran Reggae Star J.C. Lodge Celebrates New Chart Success with Lion Face-Produced Single “Signal” Kingston, Jamaica – Veteran reggae singer J.C. Lodge continues to prove her staying power in the music industry with her latest track, Signal, now charting at #7 on the Jamaica YouTube rankings. Produced by Richard “Lion Face” Thomas for Lion King Muzik, […]

Joint production by Andre Villa and RB Records promises a high-energy summer anthem for the ladies Kingston, Jamaica – Dancehall artist Nadg, born Jermaine Johnson and widely recognized for his hit single “We A Run E Grung,” has made a strong return to the music scene with his latest track, “Bad Bxtch.” The new single, produced […]

Shining a Spotlight on a Forgotten Canadian Hero A youth-led theatre production is set to bring an overlooked piece of Canadian history to the stage this summer, telling the extraordinary story of Gloria Baylis – a Barbadian Canadian nurse whose courage reshaped Canada’s human rights laws. Presented by Brampton-based nonprofit Enroute 2 Success, Breaking Barriers: […]

A New Lovers-Rock Offering from a Reggae Legend Kingston, Jamaica – Rastafarian reggae artist Sizzla Kalonji, one of the most influential figures in contemporary reggae music, has released a new single titled “So In Love,” accompanied by a visually striking music video that is already sparking conversation among fans and critics alike. While Sizzla is […]

A Four-Day Celebration of African Roots in Dance Toronto, ON – dance Immersion has announced the upcoming LEGACY SUMMIT, a four-day professional development and concert experience celebrating the African musical and movement roots of hip hop, jazz, house, krump, and more. The event takes place August 6–9, 2025, at Toronto’s Winchester Street Theatre and aims to […]

Cedella Marley and Rocky Dawuni debut powerful visuals for their collaborative single “I Got a Song,” uniting Ghana and Jamaica in a global celebration of music and humanity. Kingston, Jamaica – Global music icons Rocky Dawuni and Cedella Marley have officially premiered the music video for their powerful new collaboration, “I Got a Song”. The world […]

TMU professors call for culturally appropriate food programs as new research reveals Black Torontonians face food insecurity at 3.5 times the rate of white residents. TORONTO — As food insecurity worsens across Canada, Black Canadians remain the most affected, with researchers from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) warning that traditional food aid programs are falling short—often […]

The Gold Standard: South Africa’s Trailblazer Patrice Motsepe became South Africa’s first Black billionaire in 2008, earning his fortune through mining—a sector once closed to Black entrepreneurs under apartheid. Today, his company, African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), operates across the continent, producing gold, platinum, coal, and ferrous metals. Born in Soweto in 1962, Motsepe studied law […]

Marci Ien – Toronto’s Voice for Women, Youth, and Equity After securing re-election in the April 28, 2025 federal election, Marci Ien continues to serve as the Member of Parliament for Toronto Centre, one of the most diverse and historically significant ridings in the country. While not re-appointed to Cabinet in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s […]

Residents gathered at Brampton City Hall to honour Guyana’s 59th Independence Day with cultural performances, community pride, and a historic flag-raising ceremony. BRAMPTON – The City of Brampton proudly hosted its inaugural Guyanese Independence Day celebration on Monday, May 26, 2025, at City Hall, in partnership with the West Indian Community Brampton. The event commemorated […]