The Man. The Myth. The Legend. @didierdrogba ⚽️🐐🌍
Last night I had the pleasure of hosting and meeting one of my football idols at the @giantsofafrica #African2024 event.
We started the event with a 1 on 1 conversation with the amazing and talented @_jamaaad who spoke about her love for basketball, growing up Muslim and how she plans to advance africa.
Then I had the pleasure of introducing a man who needs know introduction, the vice chairman and president of the @Raptors and @giantsofafrica co-founder @mars_jiri .
Which followed up with a 1 on 1 conversation with Masai Ujuri and Didier Drogba, which was amazing. The theme of the event was #AdvancingAfricaTogether based off the feedback and conversations from last night we are stepping in the right direction to build the infrastructure back home on the motherland.
📸 : @thevisionofmeli
#TheVoiceOfTheCulture #CelebrateAfrica #GiantsOfAfrica
This what 40,000 people look like representing AFRICA 🇬🇭🌍 @stonebwoy a night I’ll never forget #TheVoiceOfTheCulture it’s been stamped 🎥 : @kaystudios@fifaworldcup #fifafanfest #fifaworldcup2022
Happy Mother’s Day to the boss and all mothers out there. I’m blessed to still have this special lady in my life and still looking good/stylish in her 60s. 💐💙🤞🏾💕
“ Don’t let your past, define your future. “ AMPLIFY Season 4 is OUT NOW.
Giving you real journeys, real insight, and real access from the people shaping Canada’s music and entertainment industry.
No gatekeeping. Just game.
Now Streaming:
EPS.01 – DISRUPTION: Navigating The Future
EPS.02 – LONGEVITY: A Legacy That Lasts
AMPLIFY Season 4 by ADVANCE
Powered by @ontariocreates , @creativebcs@slaightmusic & @music_canada
Season 4 Media Partner: @vibe105__
Production Company: @vx3exchange
#TheVoiceOfTheCulture
Toronto is coming alive with World Cup energy, and this is more than a sporting moment. It’s a celebration of culture, identity, and global connection.
With Ghana and Senegal in the spotlight, we’re inviting football fans, families, and communities across the city to be part of something unforgettable.
Join us June 15 & 16 as we kick off the festivities with an inclusive cultural celebration presented by R.I.S.E. Edutainment, in partnership with Esie Mensah Creations and the Black Stars Collective.
Fueled by the global rise of Afrobeats, this event brings the rhythm, movement, and creativity shaping today’s cultural landscape ✨
Expect:
🎤 A powerful poetry slam led by Randell Adjei
🎶 Performances from Canadian and Ghanaian artists
🛍️ A vibrant vendor market
⚽️ Community, connection, and celebration for all
This is more than entertainment, it’s a global cultural moment celebrating the sound, style, and influence of Africa on the world stage.
Vendor applications are now open . check the link in bio.
Courtesy of @akua_mensah@eliiak@naki_o@kemiistry@thee.dby@sankofasquare@fwc26toronto
2008 — I walked these halls as a kid who people thought might not get it together. I made mistakes, caused trouble and tested limits.
2026 — I walked back into these same halls not as a problem… but as part of the solution. Last week I got to speak with students, teachers, and leaders to talk about real solutions for our youth — because I was once the youth they were worried about.
Coming back to my old high school, seeing my old teachers, meeting the vice principal, and surprising the teacher who trusted me enough to give me responsibility at the school store… that was bigger than a moment. That was purpose.
I don’t share this because I’m proud of who I used to be.I share this because I’m proud of who I chose to become, with room for growth and real impact.
If you’re a young person struggling — your story isn’t over.
If you’re an educator — your impact lasts longer than you think.
If you’re a community leader — the solutions might be sitting in the students you’re trying to reach.
Full circle. Real growth. Real purpose.
Thank you @skyebowen37 & @randyrozaay 🙏🏾💙🌐📚
#TheVoiceOfTheCulture #ChinguacousySecondarySchool
Kicked off Black History Month with The Federation of Black Canadians, was an honour being the master of ceremonies for their Black Leadership & Recognition breakfast event.
We celebrated 30 years of BHM in Canada with insightful conversations, networking, community celebration, an amazing panel and tackling a huge issue youth unemployment. A big shoutout to @itschris32 & the whole @fbcfcn staff that made this possible.
“ If you need a Voice, I’m your Choice. ”
@thevoiceoftheculture
#BlackLeadership #BlackHistoryMonth #FBC #BlackExcellence #CommunityLeadership
Congratulations @drebarrett & @lifeskris on your engagement 💍✨🥂 Thanks for having me as your master of ceremonies for the celebration. Ready for the big day #TheVoiceOfTheCulture Mr & Mrs Barrett Loading
