The Sanctuary

Nigerian-Canadian independent musician, Shopé, embodies the new African aesthetic; globally-minded, deeply rooted in tradition, yet steeped in the west.

Having emigrated from Lagos to Toronto, the sin…

Halley and Carla. A 10 year married couple discovered that there is more to their life than the normalization of marriage.

Carla a crossdresser for many years came out to Halley in late 2021. Halley …

Hi! I’m Kat, short for Katüsha. I always knew I wanted to do something creative. It’s been a journey trying out different vocations and then trying out all types of photography to get me to my curren…

Israel Obasola is a Nigerian animator and illustrator who took advantage of this period and used it to hone in on his skills. As a result, he gained more confidence in his craft along with growing vi…

Aniyha Jones is a budding superstar! She’s an undergraduate at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign studying marketing. Beside her academic feats, she’s well versed within the podcasting in…

Ebi Ikuku (born Oboatarheiyenhre Ebiyekekon Ikuku) is a Nigerian-born Journalist, Award-winning Filmmaker (Director, Writer and Producer) and Actress. Besides that, she is also a singer/songwriter, m…

David Serero is a critically acclaimed and awards-winner opera singer, actor, director, and producer.

He has performed more than 2,500 performances in more than 45 countries, directed and produced ne…

Lily Lynch is a white and Afro-Mi'kmaw woman from Halifax, Nova Scotia. In her work and life, Lily aims to encourage and catalyze further opportunities for all communities to participate in cross-cul…

Phenyo Melody Madiba, better known as 'Mel Madiba', was born in October 1993, in Mafikeng and grew up in Pretoria. She now lives and works intermittently between Pretoria and Johannesburg. When she f…

2021 Canadian Presenter of the Year Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas is a Confidence Expert. She works with people who want to get rid of their negative self-talk and unlock their full potential. She brings…

Gabrielle Drolet is a Canadian cartoonist and journalist.

Her work, which focuses on disability, health and cultural trends, has appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Globe and Mail, and…

Colleen Gallagher is an intuitive business and personal development consultant. She has survived childhood cancer, is a global citizen, an advocate for everyone to have an opportunity to live their d…

Pam is the maker behind maritime moose, an upcycling business aimed at diverting textile waste from landfills.

Growing up playing soccer, going camping, and taking apart electronics in her basement i…

Ryan Veltmeyer is a social innovator, entrepreneur, community builder, educator and musician. In 2012, Ryan Co-founded Youth Art Connection (YAC), bringing together his passion for youth leadership d…

Nick is the publisher of GoNaked Magazine, a men's nudist magazine.

GoNaked Magazine was born out of curiosity on how to produce a digital publication. Eight years later, the publication has grown to…

Sizwe is currently serving the Chief Technology Officer role at Pineapple.

He is passionate about tech education and entrepreneurship on the African continent.

Sizwe holds a Computer Science degree f…

Micah Brown is a former 11-year pro football player. Now owner/operator of BATLX, a football-specific training and athletic development facility whose mission is to make BATLX accessible to every ath…

Shareefa J is a London based presenter and plus-size model with a background in musical theatre, she is at the forefront of promoting equality and mental health awareness. She uses her platform to di…

Alliekat is a recording artist, born and raised in Dartmouth, NS, Canada.

She began writing lyrics to industry beats at a young age in high school. Shortly after graduation, she was diagnosed with a …

Megan Reed is a multifaceted artist living in Halifax. She thrives on seeking new creative ventures in music and film, building a career in the digital media industry.  You can find her on either sid…