Stories by RADR Canada

My name is Faith Omorodion, My friends call me Luswaattaa. What do you do? I am a student at TMU, I run a catering business called BGBGRILL, (@bgbgrill.to on insta) we cater authentic Afro fusion Nigerian cuisine for both consumers and corporate clients. I am also building a creative portfolio for my art and photography ! I also create content on Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube! I create lifestyle content around style and beauty while integrating personal development, emotional growth and buil

My name is Philip Blavo, popularly known as DJ Blavo. What do you do? I’m an Entrepreneur and a multi-genre international Dj popularly known for Afrobeats, Dancehall and Amapiano. You started DJing at 15—what was the moment that made you realize this was your path? In my final year in Senior High School, I was elected as the entertainment prefect where I was in charge of the school’s entertainment activities. During that period, I won so many inter-schools entertainment awards It was within

I am a DJ, Marketing Manager, A&R and Music Educator. How has your cultural background, growing up between the U.S. and Canada, influenced your ear for music and the way you approach DJing? - Being of Ghanaian descent, the sounds of West Africa – particularly the drums and melodies have heavily influenced my ear for music. Being born in the U.S. and spending most of my time in Canada exposed me to a wide range of sounds that continue to inform my DJing style and song selections for different e

My name is  KHADIJAH LOPEZ  and I’m a musical artist In your view, what’s the balance between art being a form of self-expression and a tool for community impact? I believe all self expression-especially in arts, are tools that will impact society whether intended to or not. I think the real balance to be had is to make sure that there are a variety of voices being featured in our industry so that every person has an opportunity to be exposed to the art that would be beneficial or healing or e

My name is Brittany Ashmeade aka Littlemissbritt What do you do? By day my life is pretty routine, I work a 9-5 in case management with years of experience in the mental health sector. Outside of that, I bring my passion for enjoyment to life as a lifestyle, food, and travel content creator in Toronto. Many know me as Littlemissbritt. I highlight exciting events, travel experiences and must try food and activities in Toronto and the GTA. I transition between being a content creator, influencer

My name is TAYOW , Pronounced TAY - OW and it's an acronym for "The Architect of Your Own World" What do you do? I'm a performing artist primarily a vocalist, actor and an experiential curator for my people dem When everything is stripped away—the accolades, the videos, the travels—who is TAYOW at her core? At my core, I think I'm just guided by the intense desire to impress my inner child. What was the emotional or personal turning point that led you to create this project called Democrazy

My name is Yanaminah I'm a multidisciplinary curator and creative based in Toronto Your art often feels deeply personal—how do you channel your inner experiences into your creative work? Firstly, I work through questions I’ve had about my own personal development and also my view on world issues. I like to think about the ways we are all interconnected whether it’s through joy, social media, and even economic crisis. My creative work is both introspection and catharsis. What’s the most chall