CELEBRATING
BLACK EXCELLENCE
Meet the incredible African individuals making waves across Vancouver's entertainment, arts, and agriculture industries.
Kor Kase (Buni Kor)
“It is my goal to promote messages of empowerment, love, unity and equality. As an artist it is my responsibility to be a voice for my community.”
Amara Okonkwo
“Vancouver has given me the platform to share my Nigerian roots through music. The community here is incredibly supportive.”
Marcus Diallo
“Telling African stories from the diaspora perspective is my mission. Vancouver's film community has embraced this vision.”
Chioma Nwosu
“Comedy lets me bridge cultures. When people laugh at my immigrant parent jokes, we're all family.”
Kwame Asante
“My art explores the duality of being African and Canadian. Each piece is a conversation between two worlds.”
Fatou Diop
“Blending Afrohouse with West Coast vibes - that's my sound. Vancouver dances different.”
David Mensah
“From Hallmark movies to HBO - Vancouver is a launching pad for diverse talent.”
Amina Traore
“Growing food is revolutionary. I'm teaching our community to reclaim our agricultural heritage right here in Vancouver.”
Emmanuel Okoro
“Connecting African farming traditions with modern sustainable practices - that's how we feed the future.”
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