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The Drum Online Unveils Third Edition Of Pan-Afrikan Drum Festival In Canada

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... To Showcase Youth Empowerment, Investment Forum – Prince Segun Akanni

Basking in the euphoria of previous editions, the Drum Online is set to once again facilitate the convergence of global cultural icons, enthusiasts, percussionists and business moguls to celebrate the vibrant beat of African-Canadian heritage as the 3rd edition of the prestigious Pan-Afrikan Drum Festival holds in Canada come July 2025.

The 2025 edition promises to be an unforgettable experience as African and Canadian cultures, through the rhythms, colors, and sounds that embody the unity of both critical cultures, will be showcased. Enthusiasts of music, dance, and cultural expression can look forward to a rich array of exhilarating performances, workshops, Investment forum, as well as artistic displays that define the unique stories and traditions of the drum.

With each beat, the festival is set to inspire a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of people, history, and creativity across continents.

In his words, Prince Segun Akanni said,

“In its third edition, the Pan Afrikan Drum Festival has grown to be a prestigious event in the global cultural calendar. This festival is powered by a renowned international media organization established in 2015,

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“The Drum Online Media Incorporation, in collaboration with Global Forum for Human Rights and Sustainable Development. It is driven by a mission to preserve and promote cultural heritage through news, branding, and innovative media reportage.

“The Drum Online Media has dedicated itself to building bridges across continents, ensuring that African stories, art forms, and values resonate far beyond borders.

“As it stages in Canada, the festival invites audiences and participants to connect, experience, and celebrate the rich and aesthetic heritage that unites and uplifts communities worldwide. The festival aligns with a vision of bridging cultural divides and promoting shared values.”

The Global Forum For Human Rights And Sustainable Development’s commitment to human rights and sustainable development adds a profound layer of significance to the event, as it encourages global audiences to embrace diversity and work toward a more inclusive future.

Together, these partners have created a space where music becomes a powerful language of peace, unity, and mutual respect, making the 2025 Pan African Drum Festival a landmark celebration of heritage and humanity.

Following the resounding success of the first two editions, the festival has become a powerful stage for honoring the rich, diverse cultural values of both Canada and Africa. Past editions had welcomed esteemed guests, including prominent African royalties, members of the diplomatic corps, government officials, and well-wishers from around the globe.

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The festival had enjoyed heart-warming and invigorating messages from Canadian leaders, such as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Premier Of Ontario, Premier Doug Ford, Mayor Of Toronto, Mayor Olivia Chow, Mayor Of Brampton, Mayor Patrick Brown, Ooni Of Ife, Ooni Ogunwusi Babatunde Adeyeye Enitan, Nigeria Ambassador to Canada, Ambassador Adeyinka Asekun, Nigerians In Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, among others.

The next edition promises to be more exciting, educative and indelible!

Events being Highlighted for the 2025 Pan Afrikan Drum Festival, include:

Theme: “Revamping Afro-Canadians’ Rich Cultural Heritages through the Drum System for Engendering Global Peace, Justice, and Stronger Institutions”:

Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025 – An Afternoon With Mayor Olivia Chow. Engaging with the Mayor of Toronto in a unique cultural experience.

Investment Forum, Youth Empowerment Forum & Skills Training in Brampton, Ontario. Empowering youth through hands-on skills development.

Friday, July 25, 2025 – Grand Finale at Wesley Banquet Hall, Milvan Dr., North York, Toronto, Ontario.

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Red Carpet starts at 5 pm,  while the main Event holds at 7 pm. An evening of celebration, networking, and cultural expression, with a dazzling lineup of events.

On Monday, July 28, 2025, we will embark on historical tour of Canada. A journey that refreshes and exposes all participants to Canada’s mind-boggling heritage sites, celebrating the deep-rooted connections between Canadian and African histories.

Expected at the 2025 edition are renowned figures from various walks of life or fields, including political leaders, cultural icons, traditional custodians, drum enthusiasts, captains of industry, academics and social influencers from Europe, North America, Asia, the Caribbean, Africa, and beyond.

The festival’s program will include art exhibitions, lectures, fashion shows, a beauty pageant, drum and dance competitions, awards presentation and educational sessions. Designed to entertain, educate, and inspire, the 2025 Pan African Drum Festival will be a landmark celebration of Afro-Canadian heritage and a symbol of unity and cultural pride.

“In all, we’re irrevocably committed to rejigging and revamping all moribund African cultural values, styles and dignity in the 21st century,” Akanni asserts.

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Charly Boy celebrates daughter’s engagement to female partner

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Former president of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Charles Oputa, better known as Charly Boy, has celebrated the engagement of his daughter, Adaeze, to her female partner.

The popular musician, also famously known as Area Fada, shared a video from the engagement ceremony on his Instagram page, describing Adaeze and her partner as his “beautiful Princess and her Husband.”

“Folks, wish dem well for me,” he wrote.

Adaeze also announced the engagement in a separate Instagram post, sharing a photograph of herself with her partner.

“WE’RE ENGAGED!” she wrote, using the hashtag #mrsandmrs.

She described the engagement as the beginning of a lifetime together, expressing excitement about their future.

“Here’s to a lifetime of love, laughter, growth, and making beautiful memories together. I can’t wait for everything God has in store for us. Forever sounds even sweeter with you,” she added.

The announcement has attracted mixed reactions from social media users.

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Nigerian-British social media influencer dies after $9,000 penis enlargement procedure in Thailand

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Igho Ubiribo, a Nigerian-British businessman and social media influencer, has reportedly died after undergoing a penis enlargement procedure during a luxury trip to Thailand.

According to findings from an inquest in the United Kingdom, 43-year-old Ubiribo died after the cosmetic treatment triggered a fatal pulmonary embolism.

The businessman, who was also known as “Tiny”, “Denisi” and “Ego”, was on holiday in Bangkok with his wife, Danielle Simba Allen, when he decided to undergo the procedure.

Reports from the inquest revealed that doctors injected about 40 millilitres of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine into his penis at an unnamed clinic in Thailand in March.

After the procedure, Ubiribo and his wife reportedly returned to their Marriott hotel, where they went for a massage.

It was during the massage that he complained of chest pain before collapsing and losing consciousness.

He was rushed to Sukhumvit Hospital, where he was initially able to respond to medical staff.

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His wife reportedly informed doctors that he had recently undergone penis filler injections, prompting concerns that the procedure may have been linked to his condition.

Medical personnel suspected a pulmonary embolism and recommended further scans, but Ubiribo reportedly lost consciousness before the examination could be completed.

Doctors later transferred him to intensive care, where attempts were made to revive him through prolonged cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

He was pronounced dead in the early hours of March 6.

A postmortem examination conducted in the UK later reportedly found material in Ubiribo’s lungs consistent with the hyaluronic acid used during the penis filler procedure.

Pathologist John du Parcq told the inquest that the substance discovered matched the material injected during the cosmetic treatment.

He said the findings supported the conclusion that Ubiribo suffered a pulmonary embolism caused by the procedure.

The coroner, Jean Harkin, subsequently ruled that the businessman’s death was caused by a pulmonary embolism linked to the cosmetic injection.

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A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot or other material blocks a blood vessel supplying the lungs, potentially causing sudden breathing difficulties, heart strain and death.

During the inquest, information from Ubiribo’s doctor in London showed that he had previously undergone joint surgeries and had been described as pre-diabetic and suffering from gout.

However, his doctor reportedly said he had no other major medical conditions.

Penis fillers containing hyaluronic acid are marketed as a non-surgical option for increasing girth, but medical experts have warned that injectable cosmetic procedures can carry serious risks if complications occur.

Ubiribo was known for showcasing his luxury lifestyle on social media, where he had about 185,000 Instagram followers.

Reports said he owned a home in Los Angeles valued at about $1.1 million and a London apartment reportedly worth around $600,000.

He married Zimbabwean fashion designer Danielle Simba Allen in a lavish ceremony in 2022.

Following his death, Ubiribo was buried in London in a gold coffin, with reports claiming the funeral arrangement cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Afrobeats singer Davido, who was described as a childhood friend of the businessman, attended the funeral and paid tribute to him.

The case has renewed attention on the potential dangers associated with cosmetic procedures involving injectable fillers, after medical evidence linked the treatment to the fatal complication.

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Help locate my husband! 68-year-old British woman cries out as 31-year-old Nigerian lover disappears after arriving UK

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For 68-year-old British citizen, Dawn Ottewell, it was literally love at first sight after she hooked up with 31-year-old Nigerian, Bright Emokpae on a popular dating App, Tinder.

But what began as a love story conceived in heaven and consummated on earth has ended in heartbreak and a desperate search for answers.

At the beginning,  Dawn, who obviously was consumed by love, quickly made efforts to facilitate Emokpae’s movement to the United Kingdom after their wedding.

But soon after he arrived in the UK on a spousal visa Emokpae disappeared into thin air. At the beginning, Dawn probably believed her new husband had simply stepped out and would be back soon.

But it soon dawned on her that new husband wouldn’t be coming back any time soon.

In a story published in the UK Sun, the love-struck 68-year-old said she met the Edo State born Bright when she was at the lowest ebb in 2021 and he brightened her life with love.

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At the time, Bright Emokpae was reportedly a student in Cyprus and Dawn went on a visit. The couple eventually got married in 2022.

In 2023 Bright was in Nigeria to complete formalities for his visa to the UK courtesy of papers filed by Dawn and he relocated thereafter.

Shortly after his arrival, Dawn claimed that Bright became withdrawn and was always asking for money from her and added nothing to the sustenance of the home.

The pair separated but reunited in October 2023. According to Dawn, Bright reconciled with her because she  received a £63,000 settlement following a botched NHS prolapse operation. But he bolted from their home once again.

Not willing to put up with Emokpae’s flight from home any more, Dawn wants a divorce but her man cannot be located to sign the papers with Dawn speculating that he may have relocated to Scotland.

“He’s done a runner and is refusing to sign the divorce papers because I believe he wants to cling on to his spouse visa,” she said.

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But Dawn’s main worry is that if she dies before the divorce papers are signed Bright could inherit her estate. “My biggest fear is that I’ll die before this is sorted out and he’ll run off with the money my three children should inherit,” she said.

She says she feels Bright simply used her to get into the UK and she’s appealing for help to locate him.

“I feel I’m being used,” Ottewell said.

She added, “I would advise people to be very careful who they marry, especially when the person is from abroad, because a lot of them are just doing it for a visa, and then they disappear.”

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