MEET THE ICONS OF CANADA’S UNIVERSITY FASHION WEEK 2018

What started as one student’s vision to provide a fashion platform to help his friends in university promote their fashion brands has evolved into a celebration of Canada’s emerging youth-driven industry. Set for the last week of March, University Fashion Week brings together emerging and seasoned fashion designers and artists, connecting them with buyers, models,…

COME EXPLORE 6 AFROBEATS SIDE WITH TOMMYGUNZ

Photo by Kennedy OG Ayotomiwa Olufuyi aka T-Gunnz  is a young talented  Nigerian artiste based in Toronto. He’s a rapper and a singer and just released his first video for his single called Galala. This song basically brings back the vibe of daddy showkey a veteran Nigerian singer that was known for the dance in late 90’s….

Skynation Nominated for 2 Awards at SBBC’s Annual Small Business Awards

When Skynation launched, the Cofounders wanted to start a project to impact African Development positively. Jerry Agudogo was an avid developer, while Kayode Fatoba was passionate about planning. Pivoting as a web development agency focused on African Development while being globally competitive, did not change their focus from supporting the community they hoped to give…

AEAwards Release Official Results For The 2017 Presentation

While the platform has grown significantly over the years, one area that has become a huge focus is prioritizing the nomination and voting process for the presentation. The following are the award recipients for 2017’s African Entertainment Awards. 2017 AFRICAN ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS BEST GOSPEL ACT Jide Adeoye 2017 AFRICAN ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS BEST FEMALE ARTIST Bella…

African Entertainment Awards Announces 2017 Host

African Entertainment Inc. proudly announces the highly anticipated edition of the African Entertainment (AE) Awards, happening on October 21, 2017 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre located at 222 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3L9. Hosting the fifth edition of the awards ceremony is comedian Basket Mouth, an African talent leading the comedy industry in…

Set The Mood – Yasmin Ray’s Showcase

Imagine walking into a charming and intimate cafe with a grown & sexy atmosphere… then suddenly you take notice of the smooth R&B music that fills the room. I am super excited to be partnered up with King’s Cafe, a humble cafe in the hood with a liquor license, ready to present to you our…

Missy D Becomes First Female Artist to CoHeadline a CXXLAID Stage

CXXLAID Show 4 is on the horizon for those that don’t know, and about to showcase a great deal of up and coming talent with a whole lot of diversity. Show 4 is quickly trending as CXXLAID’s biggest presentation yet, with a staggering addition of three female artists set to hit the stage. With Yasin…

Dr. Pearlz And Caveman Clothing Set To Present at Harambecouver 2017

When University Fashion Week was approached to curate emerging designers that could represent Harambecouver’s 2017 Multicultural Parade; it was a no-brainer that popular brands like Dr. Pearlz clothing would make the selection. Dr. Pearlz Clothing, a Nigerian and African infused fashion line took centre stage at Season 4 of SFUXFW. Using heritage techniques and inspiration,…

Cady Brimacombe Becomes the New Executive Director of University Fashion Week

With the Canada Wide expansion strategy of UFW set to unfold by 2018, Cady Brimacombe takes on a new role as the Executive Director of University Fashion Week. A Bachelor of Commerce graduate from the Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria, Brimacombe has worked with a variety of organizations from supporting the…

Tekno, Stonebwoy, Sauti Sol and Franko Headline Toronto’s Biggest Afrobeat Event!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT: TicketMaster TORONTO, ON (June 2, 2017) – The world’s biggest Afrobeat and Afropop superstars will be shutting down Toronto this summer at the much anticipated AFRICA All Star Music Fest, inside premier entertainment hot spot REBEL (formerly known as Sound Academy) at 11 Polson St., Toronto on Friday, July 14,…