PURPOSE IN MOTION - JUDITH DEMOSTHENE

July 01, 2026 in Art, Beauty, Business, Creative Arts

Welcome to the Summer Omnibus

With the release of our July 2026 Summer Omnibus, Afros in tha City brings together seven months of reporting, photography, and storytelling into our most ambitious issue to date.

This special edition revisits some of the people, ideas, and moments that have shaped our editorial journey in 2026, while introducing new voices from across business, fashion, music, arts, and community. From exclusive interviews and cultural commentary to original photography and expanded feature stories, the Summer Omnibus celebrates the people building the future of the African and Caribbean diaspora in Canada and beyond.

Judith Demosthene's story is just the beginning.

As the cover feature, her journey reflects the spirit of this issue—one of resilience, entrepreneurship, and purpose. Inside, readers will also discover exclusive features on Funmi Osatuyi, Adrianne Williams, Afeni, Africa Fashion Week London, Nancy Nixon, Femi Jr., DJ Mr. Skitovich, and much more.

Continue the journey in the Afros in tha City July 2026 Summer Omnibus, available now in digital and print.

AFENI Brings a Revolutionary Legacy to the Toronto Fringe Festival

July 01, 2026 in Theatre

A new production by Adam Bailey and Onika Henry brings the life of Afeni Shakur to the Toronto Fringe Festival, inviting audiences to rediscover the activist, mother, and revolutionary whose legacy extends far beyond history's headlines.

DESIGN BEYOND BORDERS: AFRICA FASHION WEEK LONDON

July 01, 2026 in Fashion

This August, one of the movement's most influential platforms returns with renewed ambition. Celebrating its sixteenth anniversary, Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) will welcome designers, entrepreneurs, educators, artists and cultural leaders from 17–23 August, 2026 under the theme "Design Beyond Borders."

More than a fashion event, AFWL has evolved into an international meeting place where creativity and commerce intersect, creating opportunities for African brands to reach new audiences while celebrating the richness and diversity of the continent's creative industries.

AFROS PICKS JULY 2026

July 01, 2026 in Music

Afro 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.

***Funmi Osatuyi Is Boldly Reshaping Calgary’s Culinary Landscape Through Intention, Community, & Contemporary African Cuisine. Image by RB Film Studios.***

SOFT POWER, BOLD FLAVOUR - FUNMI OSATUYI

June 01, 2026 in Food, Lifestyle

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.