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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For some, real estate is a profession. For Ayokunle Akinsebikan, it’s a long-term commitment to people, trust, and the kind of decisions that shape lives.
His journey began in 2015 in Nigeria, where he first stepped into the industry and quickly understood that real estate wasn’t just about property…it was about impact. Helping people move from uncertainty to ownership, from renting to investing, and from confusion to confidence became the foundation of his work.
With her latest single, “WTF (What You Take Me For)” featuring Bkay Won, the Calgary-based artist steps into hip hop on her own terms. Grounded in the neo soul and R&B foundation that continues to shape her sound.
There’s a familiarity to what she creates. Warm chords. Brushed percussion. A quiet ease that feels reminiscent of late ’90s neo soul. But it never feels borrowed. Instead, Kindé reshapes those elements into something that feels distinctly her own
The Calgary Folk Music Festival returns July 23–26, 2026, bringing its 47th year to Prince’s Island Park. But calling it a festival doesn’t fully capture it. This is where Calgary gathers.
There’s something different in the air this year. Not just hype but movement. As the WNBA steps into its 30th season, May doesn’t feel like a preseason window. It feels like a shift. A soft opening into something louder, fuller, and more demanded than ever before. This time, the doors are wide open.
