Illustrator and Artist Ken Daley to be Presented with the 2024 My People Award at Black and Caribbean Book Affair

By Neil Armstrong

Photo contributed       Illustrator and artist Ken Daley

Blackhurst Cultural Centre will present the 2024 My People Award to illustrator and artist, Ken Daley, at its four-day Black and Caribbean Book Affair, October 16-19.

The award is presented to an African, Black or Caribbean writer or illustrator in Canada who is excelling at their craft and telling the stories of our heritage in their work.

Daley is an award-winning children’s book illustrator and artist, and is known for his use of bold, vibrant colours, and authentic details to depict Black Life, in all its iterations.

His passion lies with stories that reflect his heritage as the child of immigrants, his connection to the Caribbean, and the richness and expanse of the African Diaspora. 

 

Daley believes that diverse stories are essential to creating a more just, and equitable world, and this is something he is deeply committed to manifesting through his art. He has illustrated numerous children’s books and received an Américas Award Honor Book and a Kirkus Best Picture Book for Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings.

 

Daley was born in Cambridge, Ontario to parents who emigrated from Dominica. He is an honours graduate from the Art Centre of Central Technical School as well as an architectural technology graduate from Humber College in Toronto. 

 

The artist and illustrator has exhibited his artwork within Canada, the United States and the Caribbean, and his work can be found in numerous private collections. His work has also been featured in print publications as well as on television. The award will be presented to him on October 19.

 

Organized by Blackhurst Cultural Centre in collaboration with A Different Booklist, the annual Black and Caribbean Book Affair will be held at 177 Bathurst Street in Toronto under the theme “Authors Writing into the AI Future.” 

Photo credit: Jani Lail        Chido Muchemwa, author of Who Will Bury You? And Other Stories, published by House of Anansi Press.

 

The four-day festival kicks off on Wednesday, October 16, 6:00-8:00 p.m., with the launch of Chido Muchemwa’s debut collection, Who Will Bury You? And Other Stories, showcasing intimate stories about Zimbabweans in moments of transition that force them to decide who they really are and choose the people they call their own.

 

On Thursday, October 16, 6:00-8:00 p.m., there will be a workshop and showcase with aspiring writers from Blackhurst Cultural Centre’s The Art of Writing Techniques program facilitated by author Gayle Gonsalves. 

Photo contributed     Author Gayle Gonsalves will facilitate the workshop and showcase with aspiring writers on October 17, 2024.

 

The programming in the morning and afternoon of Friday, October 18, is designed for students and teachers. Titled “A World of Illustrations and Books,” Ken Daley will lead the 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. session and Bushra Junaid, an artist, illustrator and author will host the one from 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. 

Photo contributed     Artist, Illustrator and Author Bushra Junaid

 

From 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. that evening, author and storyteller Itah Sadu will be in conversation with award-winning Haitian-American-Canadian author Myriam J.A. Chancy about her new novel, Village Weavers. The book is described as “an extraordinary and enduring story of two families — forever joined by country, and by long-held secrets — and two girls with a bond that refuses to be broken.”

Photo contributed       Myriam J.A. Chancy, author of the novel Village Weavers published by Tin House.

 

Her 2021 novel, What Storm, What Thunder, was named a best book of the year by NPR, Kirkus, Library Journal, The Boston Globe, and The Globe and Mail, and was awarded the American Book Award from the Before Columbus Foundation. Her other novels include The Loneliness of Angels, Scorpion's Claw, and Spirit of Haiti. She has published five academic books, including Harvesting Haiti: Reflections on Unnatural Disasters. Chancy is a Guggenheim Fellow and the HBA Chair of the Humanities at Scripps College in California.

  

The last day of the Book Affair showcases authors of children’s literature, book launches, poetry, and a panel on artificial intelligence.

Photo contributed     Musician, poet and author of The Lion and the Zebra, Njacko Backo

 

On Saturday, October 19, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., there will be “Storytelling for the Kids” with Njacko Backo, musician, poet and author of The Lion and the Zebra written with Clark Backo and illustrated by Julien Kandolo (Kando).

 

Children’s literature author Yolanda Marshall will launch her new book, My Kwanzaa Wish, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., with illustrator Jamie Ellis Pasquale.

 

That will be followed 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. with the launch of Making the Moment by Diva Newbold and LeRoi Newbold,published by Flamingo Rampant. 

Photo contributed       Poet Ryan O'Neil

Poet Ryan O’Neil will host “Verses and Visuals: Mixing Media to Propel the Art of Poetry in the Social Media Age,” 2:30-3:15 p.m., with an exploration of how Black and Caribbean specific expressions of poetry, including our heritage of mixed media, can find a home in modern artistic channels.

Photo contributed    Morgan Christie, author of I,Too,Am Here published by Second Story Press

“I, Too, Am Here,” written by Morgan Christie and illustrated by Marley Berot, is a multigenerational story of immigration, racism, and what it truly means to belong. It is inspired by Langston Hughes’ poem, “I, Too.” Christie will present it from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Photo contributed   Lorna Green, author of children's series Beng and Friends: What is a Career? Beng and Friends: Learn About a New STEM Career and Beng and Friends: Choose a STEM Career: Big Data Engineering

 

A “Conversation on AI and Authorship,” a book launch, and a book signing ends the day. Lorna E. Green, ICT Entrepreneur, CEO and Chairman, Digital Transtec Ltd (DTL), and author of the series — Beng and Friends: What is a Career? Beng and Friends: Learn About a New STEM Career and Beng and Friends: Choose a STEM Career: Big Data Engineering — and Prof. Jude Kong, Director of the Artificial Intelligence and Mathematical Modeling lab (AIMMlab), University of Toronto will discuss the topic. He is also an assistant professor at York University and the founding director of the Africa-Canada Artificial Intelligence and Data Innovation Consortium (ACADIC)

 

Host Silja Mitange is pursuing a master’s degree in communications and culture at Toronto Metropolitan University and York University, where her research focuses on the intersection of politics and technology. As a contributor to the Getting on with Tech initiative, she leads workshops designed to bridge the gap between technology and everyday users, with a special focus on AI-driven tools and their impact on human interaction.

 

Green will be launching her books and signing copies as well.

 

The event is supported by publishers: Tin House, Second Story Press, Flamingo Rampant, Rosehall Press, and Bookclick 360 Wordeee.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denham Jolly Celebrates His 89th Birthday

By Neil Armstrong

Photo contributed          B. Denham Jolly

Happy 89^th birthday to B. Denham Jolly, entrepreneur, philanthropist, civil rights activist and author.

He was born on August 26, 1935, in Industry Cove, Hanover, just north of the town of Green Island in Jamaica. In 1955, at age 20, he left Jamaica to study at the Ontario Agricultural College, now the University of Guelph, and also pursued postsecondary education in Truro, Nova Scotia, and at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec.

Jolly tells an interesting story of how he was named Brandeis Denham Jolly in his memoir, ‘In the Black: My Life,’ published on February 14, 2017, by ECW Press.

On February 11, 2017, I had the pleasure of hosting his book launch inside Miss Lou’s Room at the Harbourfront Centre in Toronto.

“Join Denham Jolly for readings and discussion of his new book. In the Black traces Jolly’s personal and professional struggle, as well as that of a generation of activists who worked to reshape Canada in the face of the systemic discrimination against Black Canadians,” noted the invitation to the free event.

The press release from ECW Press referenced two endorsements of the book from the Honourable Jean Augustine, former Deputy Speaker, Canadian House of Commons, and Andre De Grasse, then three-time 2016 Olympic medallist.

“We have made progress as Black Canadians because of the activism and advocacy of this giant of a man…This story of his life and his accomplishments is a must read for all who engage with their communities,” said Augustine whose 87^thbirthday will be celebrated on September 7 alongside a charity fundraiser at the Harbourfront Centre Theatre.

Augustine and Jolly are directors of the board of CaribbeanTales International Film Festival.

“I was introduced to Hip Hop and R&B music by FLOW 93.5. All urban music lovers in Toronto should feel an indebtedness to its founder, Denham Jolly…This book gives you great insight into [Denham Jolly’s] story and should inspire young people to pursue their dreams no matter what the challenges,” said De Grasse.

The media release noted that: “His work with Contrast newspaper contributed significantly to the Black community and cultural landscape of Toronto’s Bathurst Street. The need for a stronger voice for the Black community fuelled Jolly’s 12-year battle to get a licence for FLOW 93.5, a Black-owned radio station in Toronto. At its launch in 2001, Flow 93.5 became the model for urban music stations across the country, helping to launch the careers of artists like Drake, Shad, and Jully Black.”

On September 6, CaribbeanTales Media Group (CTMG) will showcase Garvey’s Ghost, a six-episode series — an original comedy series created by award-winning filmmaker Frances-Anne Solomon on CaribbeanTales-TV, the company’s streaming channel. It is one of two CTMG projects that are inspired by Jolly’s memoir. 

The second is the feature film in production IN THE BLACK that tells the story of his incredible twelve-year struggle to create Canada’s first Black radio station, Flow 93.5 FM. The writers are Andrew Burrows Trotman and Solomon who is also the creator and director.

Garvey’s Ghost follows the hilarious adventures of Marcus Garvey, played by the inimitable Jamaican comedian Owen “Blakka” Ellis, as a ghost who returns to 1950's Toronto on a mission to restore African pride in his followers. To achieve this, he hooks up with old flame and devoted disciple Miss Violet Williams. 

 The series stars Melanie Nicholls-King as Miss Violet the no-nonsense Lady President of the Garvey Association, and Peter Williams as the community’s patriarch. The cast also includes Tymika Tafari, Richard Walters, Valerie Buhagiar and Sarah McVie.

Garvey’s Ghost uses comedy to explore serious issues of identity, race and class in Canada and the wider urban diaspora - but through a lens of irreverent joy and delight,” said creator and executive producer Frances-Anne Solomon. “I wanted to re-imagine Garvey as a very modern impish ghost on a mission to re-awaken the creativity of Africa in his peoples, despite the frigid cold of 50's Canada.”

 “CaribbeanTales is committed to sharing the vibrant stories of the Caribbean and its diaspora in all their boundless unfettered expressions,” said Diana Webley, festivals director at CaribbeanTales Media Group. Garvey’s Ghost is exactly the kind of fresh, insightful and entertaining content we strive to create and distribute worldwide.”
 

One day after the debut of Garvey’s Ghost on CaribbeanTales-TV, CTMG presents the celebration of Jean Augustine’s 87^th birthday and charity fundraiser which will take place at the Harbourfront Centre Theatre. There will also be the screening of two films and the presentation of the Augustine Award of Excellence to a local legend who embodies her spirit. The CaribbeanTales International Film Festival runs from September 4-15. Tickets are available on the website. Augustine was born in Saint George’s, Grenada, on September 9, 1937.

On that same day, September 7, there will be ‘Celebrating Miss Lou: A life of Poetry, Music, and Love’ — a workshop and show honouring the stories and style of Louise Bennett-Coverley at the Harbourfront Centre — including Maurice Gordon, Marsha Laylor, Mel Dube, Pimento Groove(Rickie, Mikey, Oniel and Maurice), Jeffrey Grannum, Kenurah Gray,, and Mello Ayo. There will also be a tour of the Miss Lou Learning Centre. A free event requiring registration at the Harbourfront Centre’s website. Miss Lou was born on September 7, 1919, in Kingston, Jamaica and died in Toronto, Canada on July 26, 2006. 

 

Louis March Remembered as a ‘Great Soldier’ and a ‘Torchbearer’

By Neil Armstrong

Photo contributed     Louis March, founder of the Zero Gun Violence Movement, speaking at an event.

There are many epithets being used to describe the late community stalwart Louis March, 68, who died at Sunnybrook Hospital on July 20 after a brief illness. They include “a great soldier,” “a torchbearer,” “a very committed, kind, passionate, Afrocentric and tireless leader,” and “an advocate for youth.” 

But March, who was born on August 1, 1955, in England and spent part of his childhood living in Spanish Town, Jamaica, and attending St. Jago High School before coming to Canada in his early teens, was so much more in the eyes of those who knew him.

For over 30 years, he volunteered in the African Canadian community, focusing on social justice and youth advocacy in organizations including the African Canadian Heritage Association (ACHA), Young and Potential Fathers, now Ujima Fathering Centres, the Emancipation Day Underground Freedom Train Ride committee, and Black Students Union, George Brown College.

Having previously worked in the financial services industry, he graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University, formerly Ryerson University, in the public administration and governance program in 2017 and pursued further studies there in 2018. 

In 2013, March founded the Zero Gun Violence Movement (ZGVM), a collaboration of 40-plus GTA organizations, agencies and programs, addressing structural and socio-economic conditions contributing to gun violence.

Working in a volunteer capacity, he was the director initiative to reduce gun violence in the city.

“The intention is to help build healthier communities for all, and ultimately save lives via a city-wide collaboration of organizations, agencies and programs. I have decided to put my professional business career on hold, so that I can dedicate my full attention to the ZGVM,” said March on his LinkedIn profile.

Dwe, an artist and a friend of over 40 years, met March in the 1980s when they both worked in the financial services. Over the years, their families followed a similar path of moving from apartment to apartment until they bought their homes. Dwe and March were even on the same basement team, Ashanti Gold.

He said March was one of the first to buy his paintings. “We hung out at Louis’s basement every Friday for over ten years straight, that was the meeting place,” said Dwe, noting that they discussed every possible topic at these sessions.

Describing March’s house as being like a museum and library celebrating Black culture, he said they often discussed their philosophy that children learn through play so adults who could afford to go to school should learn through socializing. As a result, a game of dominoes became a roundtable discussion, and they exchanged many books because March insisted that everybody should read. 

“We’ve lost a great soldier; he’s going to be missed. It’s going to be hard for anyone to fill that slot. He was dedicated 250% to what he was doing.”

Dwe said Black children needed reassurance that they can achieve greatness and March constantly provided that in the community.

“Somebody had to pick up the torch and go with it and that man was Louis. He marched in the right direction for us and it’s up to us now to keep marching in that direction.”

Nzinga Walker, a neighbour and close friend of the family, said March was a tireless leader who was determined to pursue the things he believed in, but she also knew him as a family man who looked out for others, and their families would have dinners together.

“He was a very kind person, when he saw the opportunity to fulfill a need he didn’t hesitate if that’s something he had the ability to do,” Walker said, noting that they always engaged in robust political discussions and had strong differing views on many occasions but always centred the community. 

Adisa Oji, chief of Mother Africa's Children Photographic Reproductions International (MACPRI) and founder of the Made in Africa Awards movement, who is based in Ghana, said among the final things they both shared before March was hospitalized was the support of Zero Gun Violence Movement for his work in Ghana.

March purchased red, black and green (RBG) products for gift giving, supported its flag fundraiser production campaign, and sponsored an associated venture.

“My love for Brother Louis is eternal. There were times I was flat broke, no money for the next day. And I would reach out to Brother Louis and on the dime, he would say something like put together a $200 package for me.”

Oji said it was never about the money, but it was March’s heart that touched him. “When I heard the news, I sobbed—not because I was sad—but because of the tenderness of our relationship. It is still real, journey well Big Brother Louis and as his parting words often in or regular voice and text messages [say]: ‘We still have a lot of work to do.’”

Louis March addressing those gathered for the Emancipation Day Underground Freedom Train Ride at Union Station

A section of the crowd gathered at the annual Emancipation Day Underground Freedom Train Ride. On July 31, 2024, at 10:00 p.m. everyone will be gathered at Union Station to make the journey to Downsview Park subway. It wraps up at 12:30 a.m. on August 1, Emancipation Day.

Community advocate Kofi Sankofa described March as a Pan Africanist, Garveyite, community builder and mobilizer.

“In my last conversation with Baba Louis, he wanted to get Sankofa birds to award community leaders at the upcoming Underground Freedom Train Ride, July 31-August 1. He also wanted to unify various community organizations. Baba Louis March was always bringing community together. He was our historian and community elder. We will continue your work and be inspired every time your name is called as our ancestor,” he said.

Blackhurst Cultural Centre, organizer of the annual Emancipation Day Underground Freedom Train Ride with which March played a major role, posted on its Facebook page: “It was a privilege to have walked with Louis in this life. Sending lots of love to the family at this time. Louis carved out a big place in our hearts and in the City of Toronto. May his spirit forever live in our stories and memories.” It will hold an event to honour him at the Centre on July 26.

Dave D’Oyen, a student at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law at Toronto Metropolitan University, organized an Emancipation Day March in Toronto on August 1, 2020, which Louis March championed.

“Brother Louis is one of my biggest supporters, in advocacy and in education. When I was worried about the turnout for the Emancipation Day March, he would say, “No matter who turns up, even if it’s 10, we will march like 10,000.” He readily shared information about scholarships to ensure I had funding for my legal studies. He would remind me I am one of his biggest investments. Brother Louis has served young people, Jamaicans and the wider Black community, and this country well. He saved many souls, and his legacy requires that we continue his work.”

Michael Charles, a former president of ACHA, said March always found time to create a balance between his family and the community.

“He was a very loving man, love for his family was paramount, to his son, to his wife, and to his extended family,” Charles said, noting that March’s work for the African community was his lifework.

Lindis Collins-Bacchus, a member of ACHA, said March was always very committed and was their communications person who went all over Toronto.

“He used to bring a lot of people to the program because he was out and about even before Zero Gun Violence. People already knew Louis very well, but he also seemed to have a bigger agenda. He actually found his niche in the Zero Gun Violence, I think, because he loved helping young people and got more and more committed to helping the young people who were in trouble.”

Collins-Bacchus said March would always purchase merchandise from vendors at events to support them whether he needed the items or not.

She said March was a dedicated Garveyite, strong in his Afrocentricity, and a great financial person. ACHA has never forgotten the professionalism he demonstrated in managing the funds of the 55-year-old organization — something she said has contributed to the longevity of the organization. March left a good management history and legacy with the program.

March is survived by his wife, Wendie; son, Troy, his two brothers Adrian and Trevor, and his 91-year-old mother, Alecia March-Aitcheson. 

Plans are being made to have two events: a private funeral attended by the family, and a community celebration of thanksgiving — an “aseda” (meaning gratitude in the Twi language) — to be held on Sunday, August 25, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts in Toronto. Registration details are on Eventbrite.

On July 26, Blackhurst Cultural Centre held an evening of remembering March which saw an overflow of community members, an outpouring of love, and insightful and jocular heartful tributes to the late community advocate. 

A section of the gathering at Blackhurst Cultural Centre on July 26, 2024

The Louis March Tribute event at Blackhurst Cultural Centre on July 26, 2024

 

 

Photo credit: Sophia Findlay     Louis March and Neil Armstrong at the launch of the book, Welcome to Blackhurst, at Blackhurst Cultural Centre

 

 

Some Upcoming 2024 Events and Festivals in the Greater Toronto Area

Compiled by Neil Armstrong

Blockorama, Pride Toronto's longest running and largest stage representing the African, Black and Caribbean LGBTQ community. 

Pride Toronto Festival – Pride Month (June). Pride Festival Weekend- June 28-30. Check out Blocko After Dark and Blockorama organized by Blackness Yes! Wellesley Parking Lot, Toronto on June 29 & 30.https://www.pridetoronto.com/festival-about-page/

Toronto International Storytelling Festival 2024 (Sunday, June 9 - Monday, June 17)—https://storytellingtoronto.org/festival/

Toronto Caribbean Carnival – Official Launch at Scarborough Town Centre on June 15, 2024. Other events from (July 14 - August 4)—https://www.torontocarnival.ca/toronto-carnival-events

Toronto Fringe Festival (July 3-14). https://fringetoronto.com

AFROFEST (July 5-7), Woodbine Park, Toronto. https://www.afrofest.ca

Taste of Lawrence (July 5-7). A 3-day food and cultural festival that takes place in the Wexford Heights BIA. https://festivalstoronto.com/events/taste-of-lawrence/

Salsa on St.Clair (July 6&7). St. Clair Ave. West between Winona Rd. and Christie St. Saturday: noon-10pm/Sunday: noon-8:30pm.

Regent Park Film Festival in the big park in Regent Park. (July 10, 17&24). https://rpff.ca

The annual Emancipation Day Underground Freedom Train Ride, starting at Union Station and ending at Downsview station. 

Emancipation Day Underground Freedom Train Ride (July 31). Union Station to Downsview Station. https://blackhurstcc.org Check their social media pages for updates.

Island Soul, 26^th edition, at the Harbourfront Centre. (August 1-5). https://harbourfrontcentre.com/series/island-soul/

2024 SummerWorks Performance Festival (August 1-11). http://summerworks.ca

JAMBANA One World Festival, (Monday, August 5), Chinguacousy Park in Brampton. https://jambana.com

Blockobana organized by Blackness Yes! (Sunday, August 4), Stackt Market, Toronto. https://blockorama.ca/blockobana/

Jerkfest Toronto (August 9-11), Centennial Park, 256 Centennial Park Road, Toronto. https://www.jerkfestival.ca

Rastafest, Canada’s largest celebration of Rastafari heritage (August 15-17). Rastafest in Little Jamaica and the 7^thAnnual Canadian Reggae Music Conference. https://rastafest.tv

Jamaica Day Family, Food and Music Festival (August 24-25). Brampton Sports Park. https://torontojamaicaday.com

13^th annual Afro-Carib Fest (August 24-25). Thomson Memorial Park, Scarborough. https://afrocaribfestival.com

 

 

  

Roger McTair Remembered as the Consummate Creative Person at Memorial

By Neil Armstrong

Photo installation of Roger McTair at a memorial held at The Theatre Centre in Toronto

Yesterday, the Franco Boni Theatre, Gallery, and Cafe of The Theatre Centre on Queen St. West in Toronto were filled with people who knew and loved the late filmmaker, poet, author, columnist, aesthete, and teacher Roger McTair. The evening was one of libation, tributes, songs, music, readings, and ole talk. Those on the programme included Jesse Ryan on sax; Kemba Byam, libation; Danae Peart, land acknowledgment; tributes from James Cullingham, Carl James, Alexander Francis, Rita Cox, Joe & Bell Jacobs, John & Gail Campbell, Sam Lewis, Herman Silochan, and AnnMarie Roberts; readings by Alison Isaac, Ramabai Espinet, and Dionyse McTair; and a song by Tuku Matthews. Danilo McCallum did live painting on stage, Ian Kamau’s photo installation was in the Gallery, and sorrel, sweet potato pudding/pone, doubles, and vegetables were among the refreshments. 

 

Roger was definitely celebrated in this space which included his urn flanked by candles and flowers. He was described as “a consummate creative person,” a lover of jazz, literature, theatre, philosophy, filmmaking, and the bibliophile had an overflow of books in Trinidad and Canada. Hence the title of his book, My Trouble With Books, published in 2018 and launched at The Theatre Centre on May 25 of that year. Looking back, there was an overflow of the theatre then, as it was last night. Storyteller Rita Cox, who was there in 2018 and yesterday, reminded us that Roger “contributed a lot and the memories will last.” Claire Prieto shared some of her memories of them living in the Bathurst/Bloor St. area, raising their son Ian Kamau,  attending Ryerson Polytechnic, and the challenges they faced as pioneering Black filmmakers in the 1970s. At that time, they were asked “who would be interested in a film about Black people?” Their documentary “Home To Buxton” was made in 1987. “We are here, and we were here, and we have a right to be here,” she said profoundly.

Ian Kamau speaks at the memorial for his father, Roger McTair, at The Theatre Centre.

Claire Prieto reflections on her life with Roger McTair. Standing beside her is Kemba Byam.

Ian Kamau being greeted at the memorial.

Working alongside Ramabai Espinet, Roger’s sister, Dionyse, found 200 poems of his underneath the covers of books or in folders. She said they have compiled a 500-page book that will be published posthumously by a UK entity. Ian Kamau spoke at the conclusion of the memorial of his father telling him that when he died, he wanted jazz played. As a dutiful son, he, working with his mom, Claire, aunt, Dionyse, and others did that and more yesterday. Ian reminded us that Roger loved people and community hence his reason for bringing so many together to remember him. He told us to take one or more free copies of his father’s book — there were 200 of them in the Gallery — and to take the photos too from his installation if we saw any we wanted. The closing curtain of the evening included a short film of an intimate father-son moment of haircutting, thoughts from Roger, Dionyse and Ian, and ended with James Brown’s 1950s song Please Please Please” — a poignant moment in the event given his sister’s reflections of their childhood.

 

Ian did a great job in honouring his father last night. We will continue to wrap him and his family in love and support. Well done, Ian Kamau. Thank you.