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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
The “Naija Hawks” Who Powered Seattle to Superbowl Victory
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Adewale Adénlé’ bestrides cultural dualities with visual Arts and scholarly exploration
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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
The “Naija Hawks” Who Powered Seattle to Superbowl Victory
By AFRICAN METRO NEWS   March 11, 2026
Adewale Adénlé’ bestrides cultural dualities with visual Arts and scholarly exploration
By AFRICAN METRO NEWS   March 10, 2026
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By AFRICAN METRO NEWS   December 25, 2025

Adewale Adénlé’ bestrides cultural dualities with visual Arts and scholarly exploration
By AFRICAN METRO NEWS   March 10, 2026

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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Nigerian passport processing comes to Columbus

September 20, 2016February 14, 2021 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

The Passport Processing event which was postponed in July has been rescheduled for Friday October 7th and Saturday October 8th 2016. All  applicants who have  completed the pre-processing…

Invitation to Nigerian Independence Anniversary Party in Ohio

September 9, 2016February 14, 2021 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

Come October 1, 2016, Nigerians in Greater Dayton and Miami Valley, Ohio will put up a show to celebrate the 56th independence anniversary…

Police accepting application for fall Citizen’s Academy

August 27, 2016February 14, 2021 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

The Dayton Police Department is now accepting applications for the .  This will give Dayton-area residents the opportunity to learn about the Dayton…

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White House Commends Dayton Immigrant Initiatives

July 18, 2016February 14, 2021 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

A new report from the White House Task Force on New Americans, “Bright Spots in Welcoming and Integration,” mentions Dayton for its work…

USCIS announces grants to Support Citizenship preparation services for Green Card holders

July 15, 2016July 19, 2016 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is now accepting applications for two funding opportunities under the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program. These are…

Sudanese in U.S get extended protected status

July 6, 2016December 25, 2025 AFRICAN METRO NEWS

Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson has redesignated South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and extended the existing TPS designation for that…

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    Immigrant June is Immigrant Heritage Month in the United States, a celebration of our shared heritage as a nation of immigrants…

World Refugee Day Celebration

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This internationally-recognized day honors the courage, resilience and strength of refugees the world over. Join us for cultural performances, food tasting and more…

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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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