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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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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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Welcome Dayton, the City of Dayton’s initiative focused on  being more welcoming to foreign born population has received $15,000 in grant funding from…

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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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