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Notable Life Awards Goes Digital, Celebrates Canadian Diversity with 3x Nominations for Afros in tha City and more!

November 30, 2023 in Award Shows, Entertainment, Business

In its ninth edition, the awards embrace a fully online format, broadening its reach across Canada and spotlighting exceptional talents in various fields. This digital transition underscores Notable Life's commitment to inclusivity and diversity, recognizing Canadians who make significant contributions to their communities and society.

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A CALL TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

November 27, 2023 in Lifestyle, Identity
A CALL TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Statement by Education Cannot Wait Executive Director Yasmine Sherif

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KURUZA DJ COLLECTIVE AND SOUNDSYSTEM CELEBRATES 5 YEARS OF AFROCENTRIC EXCELLENCE IN SOUND

November 24, 2023

Kuruza has become a cultural phenomenon not just in Toronto, but across the country. The group toured Canada from east to west about a month ago and the response to the crew from Calgary to Vancouver speaks to the collective's ability to create a welcoming and inclusive space for people to enjoy music as well as connect with one another. Monthly party series like Kuruza often play a crucial role in shaping and enriching a city's cultural landscape.

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‘MOVE AFRIKA: RWANDA’ TO BE HELD IN KIGALI, HEADLINED BY KENDRICK LAMAR

November 23, 2023 in Entertainment, Music
‘MOVE AFRIKA: RWANDA’ TO BE HELD  IN KIGALI, HEADLINED BY KENDRICK LAMAR

Move Afrika is Global Citizen’s latest effort to address the world’s inequities by creating job and entrepreneurship opportunities for the continent’s emerging generations through an annual series of world-class live events.

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Black Enterprise Unveils Canadian Supermodel Winnie Harlow and others as 40 Under 40 Class of 2023

November 21, 2023 in Award Shows

 In its third consecutive year, the 2023 Black Enterprise list highlights the outstanding achievements of young Black leaders within a variety of industries and disciplines, from politics to creative arts to STEM.

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PURPOSE IN MOTION - JUDITH DEMOSTHENE
Art, Beauty, Business, Creative Arts
PURPOSE IN MOTION - JUDITH DEMOSTHENE
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.

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Art, Beauty, Business, Creative Arts
AFENI Brings a Revolutionary Legacy to the Toronto Fringe Festival
Theatre
AFENI Brings a Revolutionary Legacy to the Toronto Fringe Festival
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.

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Theatre
DESIGN BEYOND BORDERS: AFRICA FASHION WEEK LONDON
Fashion
DESIGN BEYOND BORDERS: AFRICA FASHION WEEK LONDON
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.

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Fashion
AFROS PICKS JULY 2026
Music
AFROS PICKS JULY 2026
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.

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Music
SOFT POWER, BOLD FLAVOUR  - FUNMI OSATUYI
Food, Lifestyle
SOFT POWER, BOLD FLAVOUR - FUNMI OSATUYI
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.

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Food, Lifestyle

July 2026 - The Omnibus - Print July 2026 - The Omnibus - Print
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The Summer Omnibus is our most ambitious issue yet. Bringing together seven months of journalism, photography, and storytelling, this special collector's edition celebrates Black arts, business, fashion, music, and community across Canada and the diaspora.

Featuring exclusive cover stories with Judith Demosthene, Funmi Osatuyi, Adrianne Williams, Nancy Nixon, Ayokunle Akinsebikan, Femi Jr., and more, this 70-page volume captures the people, ideas, and conversations shaping culture today.

Beautifully printed in limited quantities, the Summer Omnibus is designed to be collected, shared, and revisited long after publication.

Limited print copies available.


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