Jean Baptiste Nyabyenda founded FESTIBEC Afro-Black Web TV in Montreal in 2020 after facing challenges in pursuing a media career. The platform was established to amplify the voices of Afro-Black Canadians and share their stories. In January 2023, it received official non-profit status from the Quebec Government. FESTIBEC aims to promote black representation in media by creating authentic and diverse narratives from the Afro-Black community in Quebec and Canada.
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FESTIBEC is committed to producing educational and informative content that represents Afro and black immigrant communities in Canada, focusing on highlighting artists and issues relevant to the community without resorting to gossip. By reshaping the representation of black voices in music, film, and news, FESTIBEC promotes volunteerism and plans to establish an Audiovisual Animation Center to support content creation, aspiring to make a global impact through media.
FESTIBEC Afro-Black Web TV's diverse Board of Directors and volunteers bring expertise from media, business, and social services. Committed to gender balance, the team creates inspiring, black-focused content for digital platforms, managing daily operations and driving the organization's growth.
Jean Baptiste Nyabyenda
FOUNDER- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jean Baptiste Nyabyenda, a Montreal filmmaker, founded FESTIBEC in 2020 to promote black-focused media. FESTIBEC became a non-profit in 2023, and Jean has worked with outlets like AJ+, Canal+, and Voice of America.
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Ninette Boucher
BOARD CHAIR
Ninette Boucher, founder of NB Transport Solutions, now chairs FESTIBEC Afro-Black Web TV, where she champions Black community success with her business and multicultural expertise.
Guy Mushagalusa
BOARD ADVISOR
Guy Mushagalusa Chigoho, a seasoned African art collector, founded AfroMuseum and Espace Mushagalusa, organizing over 75 events to promote cultural diversity. His extensive expertise makes him invaluable in cultural projects.
Sharifa Uwase Kazimbaya
SECRETARY AND BOARD MEMBER
Shafira Uwase Kazimbaya, a media graduate and former Azam TV Rwanda marketer, now works in Canadian healthcare and serves on the FESTIBEC Afro-Black Web TV board, committed to elevating Afro-Black voices.
Enock Beryl T.
EDITOR
Enock Beryl is a versatile creative in web and graphic design, video production, and music production. Inspired by his African roots, he creates music and mentors young creatives to positively impact his community.
Pamela Hernandez
VICE PRESIDENT CA
Brian Smith
ADMINISTRATOR
Photo-Videographer
JBN
Videographer
Richard
Mugwaneza
WEB TV Host
Elikya Shula
Photo-Videographer