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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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Aisha Achimugu: From Business Powerhouse to Paris Style Icon

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Paris has always had a way of making fashion feel less like clothing and more like theatre. And when the world’s style aristocracy gathered for the Spring/Summer 2027 season, Nigerian high flying businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, arrived with the kind of polished glamour that commands attention without demanding it.

Against the timeless backdrop of the French capital, Achimugu stepped into the world of Paris Fashion Week in a look that married sophistication with modern femininity. Her ensemble was defined by a refined silhouette, impeccable tailoring and the kind of carefully considered styling in which every detail appeared deliberate. The proportions were elegant, the finish luxurious, while her accessories added just the right measure of sparkle and personality.

Her beauty look complemented rather than competed with the outfit. Immaculately styled hair, luminous makeup and a poised, confident bearing completed the picture, allowing the clothes to retain their quiet authority. It was a lesson in restraint: nothing appeared excessive, yet every element, from the jewellery to the finishing touches, contributed to the overall effect.

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The real strength of Achimugu’s Paris appearance, however, was in the details. The interplay of texture and silhouette gave the look dimension, while the accessories provided those subtle flashes of glamour associated with the best society dressing. There was an understanding of proportion, balance and occasion, a recognition that at Paris Fashion Week, being noticed is not necessarily about wearing the loudest look in the room.

For Achimugu, fashion has never seemed like an afterthought. It is part of the persona, the jewellery, the sculpted silhouettes, the luxurious textures, the immaculate finishing and that unmistakable confidence of a woman comfortable in her own skin.

Her Paris appearance offered yet another glimpse into the glamorous lifestyle of the Felak Concept Group boss, whose public persona has over the years straddled business, philanthropy, high society and fashion.

In the city, amid the fashion houses and international style elite, Achimugu appeared more than as a spectator but as a Nigerian woman confidently occupying a global fashion space. Her look spoke in the sophisticated language of Parisian dressing, polished, assured and intentionally glamorous, while retaining the unmistakable confidence of a woman bringing her own sense of style to the occasion.

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And as the lights of Paris dimmed on another fashionable season, her appearance left behind the unmistakable impression of a woman who understands that fashion, at its most powerful, is as much about presence as it is about clothes.

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70-year-old ex-Kogi senator Ocheja marries best friend’s granddaughter

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A video from the wedding of former Kogi East Senator Emmanuel Dangana Ocheja and his new wife has surfaced online.

According to a report by Punch Online, the white wedding was held in Abuja on September 19, 2026

Ocheja, 70, is said to have held his traditional wedding with his new wife, identified simply as Winifred, on September 13.

The traditional ceremony was followed by their white wedding on September 19.

Ocheja is seen in the video dressed in matching colours with Winifred as they danced together.

The former senator appeared cheerful as the couple shared an intimate moment while guests watched and celebrated with them.

A photo from their white wedding has also surfaced online, showing Ocheja dressed in a white suit and black bow tie.

Winifred, said to be the granddaughter of Ocheja’s best friend, wore a sparkly wedding gown and held a bouquet as she posed beside her husband.

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Ocheja is a Law graduate from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. He ventured into politics in the early 2000s.

He represented Kogi east senatorial district in the national assembly between 2011 and 2015 under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Ocheja later resigned from the PDP and announced that he had joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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How I manage Davido’s finances, spending habits — Sharon Adeleke

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Sharon Ademefun Adeleke, the elder sister of Afrobeats superstar, Davido, has revealed how she manages her brother’s finances and her unconventional approach to marriage.

Sharon disclosed this while appearing on the Morayo Show, adding that she regularly discusses Davido’s finances with him, particularly his spending on cars and jewellery.

“One of the major things I’m always getting on my brother is jewellery and cars. My God!” she said.

“Me and him will sit down. We will have a finance meeting every week because I think it is important for him to know how his money is being spent.

“And I will now say, ‘David, please, no more cars, no more jewellery.’ Twenty-four hours later, you will start seeing it on the blogs that he bought another car.”

Sharon, a mother of three, also spoke about her marriage, saying she made it clear to her husband from the outset that she did not intend to follow a traditional approach.

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“When I met my husband, I explained to him that there isn’t going to be a traditional kind of marriage,” she said.

“I remember, I think in the first few months of us dating, I cooked and all the things. When he was eating, I was like, ‘Oh babe, are you enjoying the food?’ He said yes.

“And I said, ‘Good. Now you know I know how to cook, but I don’t like cooking, and I hope that’s not going to be a problem.”

The entrepreneur revealed how she built her wig-making business. She said she learnt to make wigs out of frustration with the difficulty of securing skilled hairstylists and wig makers, who were often fully booked.

“I learnt how to make wigs because I was frustrated because really good hairstylists and wig makers are always busy. Even if you drop your things with them, every week they will still be busy,” she said.

“So, one day I said, ‘What is this wig making? Let me just try.’ At that time, there was maybe one video or two compared to now, when if you go on YouTube, you can find thousands of videos about wig making.

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“I was heavily pregnant and very bored, so my husband took me to the beauty shop, and I bought all the pieces. I just started trying, and then I started doing it more and more. Then my friends started asking me to make wigs for them.”

Sharon said she believes people sometimes discover their businesses unexpectedly rather than through careful planning.

“I’m a big believer that when God gives you a business, you kind of fall into it sometimes. It is not something that you planned,’ she said.

“When I started going into it, I started going for training all over the world.”

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