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Hey folks, 'Paid In Full: The Battle for Black Music,' this cool new documentary series I worked on about the historic injustice suffered by the music industry’s Black artists, will have its world television premiere on CBC and BBC on September 21. This show features many legends, including Smokey Robinson, Chaka Khan, and Nile Rodgers.

Hats off to equally impressive production teams led by executive producers Greg Sanderson for Supercollider, Julie Bristow for Catalyst, Idris Elba for Green Door Pictures, Sabrina Elba for Pink Towel and series producer Guy Evans.

A special BIG UP to the Canadian team: Margot Daley, producer Mithila Majithia, manager Glace Lawrence, Denise Benson and Del Cowie, Darrell Wonge, Artur Vetstein, Mat Keselman, and many more talented folks. https://lnkd.in/gm2Sgf2g

🎉 Another trip around the sun, and I'm feeling grateful for the many blessings life has bestowed upon me! 🌞 My journey has been enriched by my wonderful family, amazing friends, business partner and the incredible experiences I've had on this beautiful planet we call home. From my days as an elite basketball player to my current role as a film director and producer for over 20+ years, each chapter has shaped me into the person I am today.

As I celebrate another year of life (and maybe getting a little younger 😉), I've been reflecting on what truly matters to me. I've found myself becoming more intentional about where I invest my energy and time. Respecting the precious time of others has also become a top priority for me, and I believe that being prepared is a way of honouring the gift of time that we've been given.

I've also come to recognize storytelling as one of my superpowers. It's a gift I cherish deeply, and I'm committed to nurturing my creative instincts through dedicated practice, self-love, and the occasional well-deserved rest.

Moving forward, I've resolved to direct my energy away from futile battles against systems, individuals, or circumstances that diverge from my vision or aim to sideline me. Rather, I'm dedicating myself to constructing pathways and extending invitations for collaboration, fostering connections that align with my aspirations.

This birthday, I'm giving myself the gift of growth, maturity, and the realization that life is too short to dwell on negativity. While none of us knows what the future holds, I firmly believe that loving and honouring ourselves is the key to finding true happiness and peace. Here's to embracing the journey ahead with an open heart and a renewed sense of purpose. Cheers to another year of growth and endless possibilities! 🥳🌟 I hope to see you!

Thank you, The Anthem Awards, for recognizing our five-part docu-series, , produced by OYA Media Group for . It is still available on Citytv/ Amazon Prime if you haven't watched it.

Black Community Mixtapes Wins Anthem Award Producer and founders of OYA Media Group and OYA Black Arts Coalition (OBAC), Ngardy Conteh George and Alison Duke win the Silver Anthem Award for Black Community Mixtapes.

Check out the latest article on CBC about the production and importance of the Chloe Cooley Heritage Minute we produced. CBC came our office earlier this week to interview director Alison Duke, producer Ngardy Conteh George and actress Olivia Barrett.

Excerpt: "It has this hard, emotional punch to it because we had to represent what Chloe went through, and we couldn't hold any punches," said Alison Duke, one of the producers and the director of the video. She said the goal was to tell the true story of slavery in Canada.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/heritage-minute-on-black-slavery-chloe-cooley-1.6402849

Check out the teaser for in development by OYA Media Group. What do you think? Please watch and share!

Black Community Mixtapes - Sizzle Part 1 - Music OYA Media Group presents Black Community Mixed Tape aka BCMT a hi-concept series that shows what happens when the past and future collide. Since our Canadian...

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Throwback to the Pitch Night Competition for the Year 4 Black Joy Film Series with our Emerging Filmmakers! Time really does fly when you're having fun...

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Congratulations on Winning!

representation matters: Six Emerging Black Directors Are Nominated For A Canadian Screen Award — Street Voices By Denée Seaton Six Black Directors were nominated for a Canadian Screen Award in the "Best Direction, Documentary" for directing their episode in the series, "Being Black in Toronto." The Canadian Screen Awards recognizes excellence in Canadian film, English-language, Televis