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How Somalis in St. Paul, MN and Columbus, OH Are Navigating a New Political Climate
March 14, 2026
Staying Out of Trouble with ICE
March 13, 2026
Two Immigrant Women Driving Innovation in Canada
March 13, 2026
Record Night, Remarkable Journey: Bam Adebayo’s Path to NBA Stardom
March 13, 2026
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Staying Out of Trouble with ICE
By AFRICAN METRO NEWS   March 13, 2026

For newcomers—One question that often arises quietly in living rooms and in WhatsApp groups is: How do you stay out of ICE trouble? The answer lies partly in law, partly in preparation, and partly in simple common sense.

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Record Night, Remarkable Journey: Bam Adebayo’s Path to NBA Stardom
By AFRICAN METRO NEWS   March 13, 2026
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Adewale Adénlé’ bestrides cultural dualities with visual Arts and scholarly exploration
By AFRICAN METRO NEWS   April 21, 2023

Gripping, Alluring, Familiar, yet, Intriguing,  that’s how to describe the paintings, and drawings of Adewale Adénlé’. This is because these art forms bestride the…

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Williams 60th Birthday Rocks Columbus OH
By AFRICAN METRO NEWS   March 27, 2023
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ESSENCE Festival Celebrates 50years of Hip-Hop; Welcomes Nigeria’s Nollywood to New Orleans

June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

Mayor LaToya Cantrell, the first black female Mayor of New Orleans hosted a party to open up the 2023 ESSENCE festival of Culture…

WhizKid, Afro beats Star Slated for New Orleans Essence Festival of Culture

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun ,globally known as WhizKid is scheduled to be the Special guest artist at this yeas Essence festival of Culture :…

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Webinar on Protecting Immigrant Communities from Scams: How to Spot, Avoid, and Report Fraud

April 23, 2023April 23, 2023 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

During this webinar, representatives of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, discussed scams against immigrants and provided information and…

USCIS Focuses on a Diverse Workforce

April 23, 2023April 23, 2023 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services last Wednesday released its 2023-2026 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Strategic Plan (PDF, 3.28 MB), marking the agency’s…

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April 21, 2023April 23, 2023 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

Gripping, Alluring, Familiar, yet, Intriguing,  that’s how to describe the paintings, and drawings of Adewale Adénlé’. This is because these art forms bestride the…

USCIS will not deport certain non-citizens who can’t yet apply for Green Card

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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will no longer deport certain immigrants who can’t yet apply for Green Card. Based on…

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Saturday 25 2023 will remain on the lips of many who came to celebrate the 60th birthday party of Olabode Williams, a relatively…

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Afrobeats Is Rewriting the Night in Toronto

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On any given weekend in Toronto, the city’s heartbeat shifts to a West African rhythm. From Queen Street loft parties to packed venues along Dundas West, Afrobeats has become the unofficial soundtrack of a new, confident generation of Black diaspora.

DJs blend Burna Boy with local Nigerian-Canadian artists, while dancers form circles, trading moves that travel from Lagos to London to Toronto in a single night. It’s more than a trend—it’s a cultural homecoming for many who grew up between worlds, searching for sounds that reflect both their roots and their realities.

Pop-up brunches, fashion-forward day parties, and live band showcases are turning Afrobeats into a lifestyle scene. Stylists, photographers, and food vendors all plug into the same energy, building a creative economy around the music. In Toronto, Afrobeats isn’t just played—it’s lived, worn, and shared, one dance floor at a time.

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