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      Ismaila Alfa - Host, CBC Up to Speed | CBC Loaded

      Ismaila Alfa

      Host, CBC Up to Speed

      Ismaila Alfa is the host of CBC's drive home radio show Up to Speed. He was born in Zaria, Nigeria and came to Winnipeg at the age of eight. He now lives in Winnipeg with his two youngest daughters. Email at ismaila.alfa@cbc.ca

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        Celebrating Manitoba stories brings Black History Month to life

        This year, I asked for and was given the opportunity to tell stories of black Manitobans who are making history right now, and it has really reinvigorated me, Ismaila Alfa writes.
        Canada -Manitoba |February 29, 2020

        Making black history with a good joke and a welcoming crowd

        A Winnipeg comedian is making black history, supporters say, by creating a safe space to tell jokes, celebrate inclusion.
        Canada -Manitoba |February 21, 2020
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        Racism is alive and well in Winnipeg

        I remember the first time racism found its way into my life. It was Edmonton in 1981. I had just moved to Canada from Nigeria.
        Canada -Manitoba |August 16, 2014

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