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2025

Welcome to our Archives page. On this page you will find totaly 80 of our articles broken down into Months and Years.
Esie Mensah on movement, memory, and the making of Afrofusion at Fall for Dance North
Dance
Meres J. Weche

Esie Mensah on movement, memory, and the making of Afrofusion at Fall for Dance North

Fall for Dance North’s artist-in-residence, Esie Mensah, leads a transformative season that celebrates the emotional depth and cultural power of Afrofusion. Her latest works embody the movement of hea... read more..
Building a legacy: How Robert Mills is growing Canada’s first fully independent Black-owned insurance brokerage
Business and Innovation
Meres J. Weche

Building a legacy: How Robert Mills is growing Canada’s first fully independent Black-owned insurance brokerage

Robert Mills turned a high-school spark from Eddie Murphy’s Boomerang into Bespoke Insurance, a fully independent Black-owned brokerage. His mission centres on representation, financial education, and... read more..
Emeka Agada wins best actor at TINFF for Black Smith
Movies
AfroToronto Team

Emeka Agada wins best actor at TINFF for Black Smith

Nigerian-Canadian actor and writer Emeka Agada has earned the Best Actor award at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) for his original comedy Black Smith. The win marks a milesto... read more..
Waves of healing: Fitch Jean opens ReelWorld’s 25th with a diaspora story that transcends borders
Movies
AfroToronto Team

Waves of healing: Fitch Jean opens ReelWorld’s 25th with a diaspora story that transcends borders

Haitian-Canadian filmmaker Fitch Jean’s debut feature, It Comes in Waves, opened the 25th ReelWorld Film Festival with a poignant story of trauma, resilience, and diaspora connection. T... read more..
Elements of style: Leading men at TIFF50
Fashion and Style
Meres J. Weche

Elements of style: Leading men at TIFF50

 A visual odyssey through swagger, poise, and cinematic gravitas under Toronto’s festival lights. The red carpet at TIFF50 unfolded as more than a parade of premieres — it was a stage for presen read more..
From stigma to strength: Why mental health conversations matter in the Black community
Mental Health
AfroToronto Team

From stigma to strength: Why mental health conversations matter in the Black community

World Mental Health Day invites reflection on the power of open conversations, healing, and community. For the Black community, breaking the silence around mental health is both liberation and surviva... read more..
Walter Mosley’s “The Man in My Basement” brings literary depth and Black creative excellence to TIFF50
Movies
Meres J. Weche

Walter Mosley’s “The Man in My Basement” brings literary depth and Black creative excellence to TIFF50

At TIFF50, the world premiere of The Man in My Basement brought together literary legend Walter Mosley, director Nadia Latif, and Hollywood star Willem Dafoe for a gripping new adaptation of Mosley’s ... read more..
National Theatre School of Canada celebrates 65 years of shaping the nation’s stage
Arts
News Editor

National Theatre School of Canada celebrates 65 years of shaping the nation’s stage

The National Theatre School of Canada marks its 65th anniversary with a year-long celebration honouring its legacy of training and transforming generations of theatre artists. From Sandra Oh to Wajdi ... read more..
From Lagos to Toronto, Nonso Amadi shapes the future of Afro-R&B
Music
Meres J. Weche

From Lagos to Toronto, Nonso Amadi shapes the future of Afro-R&B

Nigerian-born, Canadian-based artist Nonso Amadi continues to redefine Afro-R&B with bold new projects, cultural storytelling, and community-driven work. His new EP To Cry A Flood, CBC debut on Lo... read more..
Se faire aider en toute confiance : l’importance de choisir un travailleur social ou un technicien en travail social réglementé
En français
AfroToronto Team

Se faire aider en toute confiance : l’importance de choisir un travailleur social ou un technicien en travail social réglementé

Quand le quotidien devient oppressant, la confiance compte. Découvrez comment les travailleurs sociaux et les techniciens en travail social réglementés de l’Ontario sont prêts à prodiguer des soins sé... read more..
Trust in care: Why choosing a regulated social worker or social service worker matters
Community
AfroToronto Team

Trust in care: Why choosing a regulated social worker or social service worker matters

When life gets overwhelming, trust matters. Learn how regulated social workers and social service workers in Ontario are ready to provide safe, ethical and accountable care. Caring for loved ones is ... read more..
Dust to Dreams: Idris Elba, Seal, and the vision of African storytelling at TIFF 50
Movies
Meres J. Weche

Dust to Dreams: Idris Elba, Seal, and the vision of African storytelling at TIFF 50

Idris Elba and Seal brought warmth and camaraderie to the Dust to Dreams world premiere, a short film praised for its vision and cultural resonance. There was an undeniable spark in the air as I stoo... read more..
Oshiya Newby-Morgan makes history with gold at IFMA Youth World Championships
Community
AfroToronto Team

Oshiya Newby-Morgan makes history with gold at IFMA Youth World Championships

At just 16 years old, Oshiya Newby-Morgan has etched her name into Canadian sports history, winning gold for Team Canada at the 2025 IFMA Youth World Championships in Abu Dhabi. Her victory is not onl... read more..
Reelworld at 25: A milestone festival honouring Canada’s Black, Indigenous, and racialized filmmakers
Movies
Meres J. Weche

Reelworld at 25: A milestone festival honouring Canada’s Black, Indigenous, and racialized filmmakers

The Reelworld Film Festival+Summit marks its 25th anniversary with 34 films celebrating Canadian BIPOC talent. The 2025 edition will run from October 14 to 26. The Reelworld Film Festival and Summit ... read more..
The life of Fela Kuti comes alive in new graphic novel by Toronto artists
Books
Meres J. Weche

The life of Fela Kuti comes alive in new graphic novel by Toronto artists

The revolutionary spirit of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti comes alive in FELA: Music Is the Weapon, a bold new graphic novel by Toronto creators Jibola Fagbamiye and Conor McCreery. Blending history and i... read more..
Black Women Talk Tech brings Roadmap to Billions back to Toronto with bold new vision
Business and Innovation
News Editor

Black Women Talk Tech brings Roadmap to Billions back to Toronto with bold new vision

Roadmap to Billions returns to Toronto on October 5–6, 2025, uniting Black women founders, investors, and innovators for two days of connection, mentorship, and funding opportunities. Toronto’s innov... read more..
TO Live unveils 2025 explorations artists and expands support for experimental research
Arts
News Editor

TO Live unveils 2025 explorations artists and expands support for experimental research

TO Live’s explorations program unveils its 2025 cohort, expanding support for seven groundbreaking artists. The initiative champions research, risk, and innovation. Toronto’s artistic landscape thriv... read more..
Mirrors, motion, and new possibilities: Vania Dodoo-Beals on building “Fragments of Perception”
Dance
Meres J. Weche

Mirrors, motion, and new possibilities: Vania Dodoo-Beals on building “Fragments of Perception”

Mirrors, music, and daring props reshape how audiences watch dance. A Toronto-based choreographer pairs stagecraft with joy, entrepreneurship, and Ghanaian roots. The last week of August saw Toronto ... read more..
Caribbean Flamingo: Reequal Smith on dance, resilience, and cultural reclamation
Dance
Meres J. Weche

Caribbean Flamingo: Reequal Smith on dance, resilience, and cultural reclamation

Choreographer Reequal Smith on Caribbean Flamingo, blending Afro-Caribbean dance with advocacy, resilience, and building Oshun Dance Studios in PEI. In this episode of Afropolitan Dialogues, we sit&n... read more..
From funk to theatre: Satori Shakoor’s legacy in Black arts and storytelling
Arts and Entertainment
Meres J. Weche

From funk to theatre: Satori Shakoor’s legacy in Black arts and storytelling

A Detroit-born artist who helped seed Black theatre in Toronto returns with a fearless storytelling film on menopause. Satori Shakoor turns truth into community. Satori Shakoor moves th... read more..
From idea to impact: How Nobellum helped launch 100 Black-led STEM businesses
Business and Innovation
Meres J. Weche

From idea to impact: How Nobellum helped launch 100 Black-led STEM businesses

Nobellum has crossed its ambitious five-year mandate of launching 100 Black-led STEM businesses. Founder Melisa Ellis explains the blueprint—community, capital, and courage. When AfroTo... read more..
Keep African Voices Alive: Inside Kava’s bold plan to stream Africa to the world
Business and Innovation
Meres J. Weche

Keep African Voices Alive: Inside Kava’s bold plan to stream Africa to the world

Kava, a Black-owned streamer from Inkblot and Filmhouse, launches globally with premium Nollywood titles and a filmmaker-led vision for authentic African stories. Kava arrives with a clear promise, a... read more..
Finding voice and joy: Mary Antonini on Blues for an Alabama Sky
Theatre
Meres J. Weche

Finding voice and joy: Mary Antonini on Blues for an Alabama Sky

Mary Antonini brings depth and joy to the Shaw Festival’s 2025 season, starring in Blues for an Alabama Sky, Anything Goes, and White Christmas. Her journey from Broadway to Shaw reflects resilience, ... read more..
Full circle with d’bi.young anitafrika
Theatre
Meres J. Weche

Full circle with d’bi.young anitafrika

Two decades after Blood.claat premiered in Toronto, d’bi.young anitafrika returns to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sankofa Trilogy. This podcast episode marks a deeply personal, full-circle m... read more..
The Eyes of Ghana: Ben Proudfoot and the Obamas illuminate Africa’s forgotten cinematic legacy at TIFF 2025
Movies
Meres J. Weche

The Eyes of Ghana: Ben Proudfoot and the Obamas illuminate Africa’s forgotten cinematic legacy at TIFF 2025

The Toronto International Film Festival will spotlight a landmark cinematic rediscovery with the world premiere of The Eyes of Ghana. Directed by Canadian filmmaker Ben Proudfoot and backed by Barack ... read more..
United Way report on African asylum seekers in Toronto
Community
Meres J. Weche

United Way report on African asylum seekers in Toronto

A recent report from United Way Greater Toronto shines light on the experiences of African asylum seekers after the 2023 shelter crisis, exposing systemic racism in housing, employment, and services w... read more..
Hey Black Girl: Building safe spaces and global pathways for Black women
Community
Meres J. Weche

Hey Black Girl: Building safe spaces and global pathways for Black women

Born out of the loneliness of being international students in Canada, Hey Black Girl has grown into a vital platform for Black women. Through mentorship, financial literacy, and menstrual equity initi... read more..
De Serena à Mboko : l’ironie cruelle du parcours de Naomi Osaka
Sur la toile
News Editor

De Serena à Mboko : l’ironie cruelle du parcours de Naomi Osaka

À deux semaines du US Open qui débute le 24 août, Victoria Mboko affiche une force mentale à toute épreuve, tandis que Naomi Osaka semble avoir perdu ses repères. En 2018, c’était Serena Williams qui,... read more..
“Take Care of We” anthem calls African, Caribbean and Black communities to action on HIV awareness
Music
AfroToronto Team

“Take Care of We” anthem calls African, Caribbean and Black communities to action on HIV awareness

ACCHO launches “Take Care of We (Get Tested),” a powerful HIV awareness anthem for Ontario’s African, Caribbean and Black communities. Performed by Dario Dvon, the campaign inspires unity, care, and a... read more..
BAND unveils interactive Arts & Culture Map to spotlight Black creativity across Canada
Arts & Culture
AfroToronto Team

BAND unveils interactive Arts & Culture Map to spotlight Black creativity across Canada

BAND launches an online Arts & Culture Map highlighting Black-led venues, events, and artists across Canada. The interactive tool fosters connection and visibility. BAND Gallery & Cultural&nb... read more..
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