Lauren Lee

Toronto — When Nigerians talk about “Japa” — Yoruba slang for escape — they’re referring to the growing wave of young people seeking opportunities abroad. In Canada, especially in Toronto, that movement is fueling a vibrant music scene linking Lagos, Nige... See more

Video Ad Feedback How Nigerian music executives are turning Canada into Africa's next global gateway With Africa’s sound driving global pop culture, Hi-Way 89 Entertainment is positioning Canada as a launchpad for the next generation of African and diaspo... See more

Video Ad Feedback How Nigerian music executives are turning Canada into Afrobeats’ next global gateway With Africa’s sound driving global pop culture, Hi-Way 89 Entertainment is positioning Canada as a launchpad for the next generation of African and dias... See more

When Ebuka Obi-Uchendu first entered the “Big Brother Naija” house in 2006, he was a shy law graduate with no intention of seeking fame. “Anyone who knew me at the time would have been shocked that I even considered it,” he joked in an interview with CNN’... See more

Somali-born boxer Ramla Ali has spent her life fighting — first for survival, then for change. From escaping Somalia’s civil war to stepping into the Olympic ring, she’s turned her own story of struggle into a powerful mission to uplift others. Now, the b... See more