Updates, stories, and announcements from African diaspora communities across Canada.
The 18th Headies Awards will be hosted in Toronto, Canada, with the theme “Africa to the World” According to the Headies CEO, Ayo Animashaun clarified that the 18th Headies Awards will feature its main ceremony in Toronto, Canada, while holding 4-5 categories and a watch party in Nigeria.
After he made seven saves to keep a clean sheet against European champions Spain on Monday night, Vozinha has gained millions of followers overnight on Instagram. Roared on by thousands of Cape Verde supporters, Vozinha stood firm against Spain's relentless attack - the only goalkeeper over 40 years of age to have made more in a World Cup match was Pat Jennings with 10 on his 41st birthday for Northern Ireland against Brazil in 1986. He told CazeTV from Brazil that the support was "crazy".
The upcoming FIFA World Cup may deliver a modest bump to Canada's GDP with a rise in tourism and hospitality spending. Experts predict gains from tourism alone could bring in anywhere from one to five billion dollars. Reggie Cecchini has this story and more in Business Matters for June 1, 2026.
The Ontario government has officially warned FIFA that its World Cup ticket resale platform is violating the province's strict new anti-scalping laws. Under recently passed legislation, it is illegal to resell tickets in Ontario for more than face value.
Vanny Birungi, a Red Cross volunteer, speaks to people during a public sensitisation campaign amid the Ebola outbreak in Bunia, Congo, Monday, May 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa)
More than 75,000 people attend the Surrey Canada Day festival in 2025. The City of Surrey expects similar numbers this year
A TTC Line 2 subway train enters Pape Station's eastbound platform during the evening rush hour commute, Toronto Ont., May 21, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS IMAGES/Rachel Verbin
The deal marks a significant step in Prime Minister Carney’s effort to capitalize on Canada’s oil-and-gas reserves
Nigerian-Canadian Afrosoul artist Ayola walked away from a career in pharmaceutical science in 2024 to pursue music full-time. Now six months into an independent cross-Canada tour, he is building his audience city by city, carrying little more than his voice, a guitar and a cajon. In this conversation, Ayola talks about the leap, his sound, life on the road and what Toronto means to him.
ADVANCE, Canada's Black Music Business Collective, has launched the fourth season of AMPLIFY, its weekly visual podcast series. Hosted by Alicia "Ace" West and Tresor Gray, Season 4 features 12 episodes exploring the future of the entertainment business, including the impact of AI on music, shifting conversations around diversity, and the lived experiences of Black Canadian professionals navigating the industry. New episodes drop every Wednesday at 6 PM ET.
Nigerian ‘Afrofusion’ superstar Burna Boy has set a new record in Canada with his recent tour. He has become the most successful African artist to tour the country.
Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema has been announced as one of the headline performers for the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Ticket prices for many 2026 World Cup matches are becoming more affordable, though high-demand games and the final continue to command steep resale prices.
