The Legacy Lounge

2026

A reimagined format of The Legacy Awards and is part of an ongoing partnership with CBC, four in-depth conversations with a new group of Black Academy honourees, highlighting their contributions to society and the legacies they are creating.

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1
Wes Hall
2026-01-30
Stephan and Shamier celebrate Wes Hall’s journey from rural Jamaica to Bay Street. They’re joined by Walid Soliman and Clement Virgo to discuss resilience, faith, and BlackNorth’s mission.
2
Fefe Dobson
2026-01-30
Stephan and Shamier sit with rock trailblazer Fefe Dobson on her Scarborough roots, finding her voice, and carving her own lane in pop-punk — proving that resilience can break any mold.
3
Amanda Brugel
2026-01-30
Actor Amanda Brugel talks about growing up as a 'movie brat', her later breakthroughs, and motherhood. Weyni Mengesha and Barb Godfrey highlight her grit, talent, and ability to reinvent herself.
4
Basement Gang
2026-01-30
TikTok stars Basement Gang share how basement dance sessions became a viral movement celebrating Black joy and community. Actor Adrian Holmes joins to talk about purpose, friendship, and impact.