Music
18 May 2020
10 African Artists From Toronto to Watch
African-rooted artists are growing in numbers and contributing to the success of the Toronto music scene.
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Film + TV
19 September 2019
Senegalese Filmmaker Mati Diop Tells a Haunted Story of Migration
We caught up with the celebrated director at the Toronto International Film Festival to talk about her new film, Atlantics
Film + TV
13 September 2018
We Spoke to Kenyan Filmmaker Ng'endo Mukii About Taking Part in TIFF's Filmmaker Lab
Mukii was the only African to take part in the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival's professional development program.
Arts + Culture
24 July 2018
This Is What Toronto's 2018 AfroChic Festival Looked Like
AfroChic Cultural Arts Festival is not just any annual festival—it's very black and filled with immense pride.
News
18 April 2018
This Video of Serge Ibaka Getting His Congolese Food Fix Will Make Your Day
The Toronto Raptors power forward opens up his home to eat amazing Congolese food—and we want in.
Popular
16 April 2018
Josef Adamu Is the Nigerian-Canadian Creative Pushing the Boundaries of Visual Storytelling
We speak with the founder and director of Sunday School on the rapid growth of the platform and how to build a strong brand.
News
07 August 2016
The Weeknd Donates $50,000 Toward New Ethiopic Studies Program
Abel Tesfaye—AKA The Weeknd—has donated $50,000 to help establish an Ethiopic Studies program at the University of Toronto.
News
28 April 2016
Guest Appearances on Drake’s Views: An Exercise In Rampant Speculation
Drake’s new album Views will stream live tonight at 10 PM Eastern on OVO radio. Here's hoping Wizkid is actually on it.
News
05 April 2016
I Got A Lot Of Enemies: Traveling To The Six While African
Crossing borders is more complicated when you're African. Even with a United States passport.
Events
09 February 2016
Okayafrica Heads To NBA All-Star Weekend In Toronto For 'Africa In The 6’
We're headed to Toronto during NBA All-Star Weekend for the first edition of 'Africa In The 6' with AKA, DJ Moma and DJ Fanatic.
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