Funmi Osatuyi Is Boldly Reshaping Calgary’s Culinary Landscape Through Intention, Community, & Contemporary African Cuisine. Image by RB Film Studios.
In a city like Calgary, one rapidly evolving through growth, migration, and cultural expansion, food has quietly become one of the most powerful ways communities connect. Few understand this better than Funmi Osatuyi, founder of Lagos Chop and creator of Atadindin.
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Earlier this year, Adeleke set a Guinness World Record by teaching the longest leadership lesson: 28 hours and 45 minutes straight from Calgary.
Peter Adeleke is helping reshape conversations around education, leadership, and global African achievement from within Calgary’s evolving cultural landscape.
Peter Adeleke, a Nigerian-born educator, leadership strategist, author, and Guinness World Record holder whose work continues reshaping conversations around leadership development and educational transformation both within Calgary and internationally.
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From Rio’s favelas, Seu Jorge has gained fame for his Portuguese David Bowie covers on The Life Aquatic soundtrack.
Built alongside longtime collaborator Mario Caldato Jr. with orchestral arrangements from Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, The Other Side moves through jazz, bossa nova, symphonic arrangements, MPB, and contemplative cinematic textures with remarkable confidence and restraint.
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Kindé - Photo by Rica Vivien
Artists, musicians, DJs, and cultural innovators gather at the National Music Centre for a powerful celebration of sound, storytelling, and contemporary creativity.
On June 6, National Music Centre’s Studio Bell will become a living conversation between sound, movement, storytelling, and artistic evolution as the institution presents a special edition of its Voices of Canada series curated by MuchMusic legend Master T.
Read MoreAfro Picks is a curated cultural roundup by Afros in tha City spotlighting the music, artists, and creative moments shaping contemporary culture across the globe.
From emerging voices and underground discoveries to internationally recognized artists, Afro Picks exists as a space for thoughtful cultural observation highlighting the sounds, stories, and creative energy driving music and artistry forward today.
More than recommendations, Afro Picks focuses on evolution, storytelling, experimentation, and creative excellence celebrating artists and projects that leave a lasting impression.
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