T.O Columnist

South African Rapper (Kiernan Forbes) popularly known as AKA was shot and killed outside of a restaurant in the city of Durban, South Africa. Hours before his death, the  35-year-old rapper posted his location on social media and was set to perform later that evening. The rapper’s death comes 2 years after the death of his […]

Why does Canada offer medical assistance in dying (M.A.I.D.) to people who have received no assistance to live? The Canadian government is backtracking on the expansion of (M.A.I.D) by allowing individuals with mental illness as the only qualifying condition.  In Canada, medical assistance for dying has been legal for 7 years with over 30,000 deaths. […]

As the youngest artist to ever stop by the Lola Lashade Lifestyles Show at AfroliveFM, 18-year-old 4Sante is the one to watch. His positive and energetic attitude is contagious and demands attention.Although he just graduated high school, he is an all-around multitalented artist and dancer that also writes and produces his music.He gave us a […]

Five Black Memphis police officers are facing multiple charges for the death of Tyre Nichols. The 29-year-old was pulled over during a traffic stop and was beaten, pepper sprayed, and tasered.  Nichols died in the hospital from his injuries 3 days later on January 10. Thepolice body-cam video was released to the public on January 27 causingnationwide […]

Toronto-born, artist Sillla is stepping into the spotlight this year with her new single “lonely “and a soon-to-be-released EP.  Growing up, she was influenced by R&B musicians like Brandy, 702 andTLC.  She made her singing debut at her school talent show, performing for the very first time as a school project.  Sillla stopped by the Lola Fayola lifestyle […]