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About "Now That We Are Here"

The Unfiltered Conversations of Two African Immigrant Hosts — and Occasional Guests

Now That We Are Here” is a video podcast that follows the unfiltered conversations of two African immigrant hosts—and occasional guests—as they share real stories, laughs, and struggles about adapting to life in Canada.

From finding housing and jobs to dating, culture shock, and balancing ambition with survival, the show gives voice to an often overlooked newcomer experience.

Tunde Omotoye is a recognized immigration thought leader, entrepreneur, and community builder, shaping conversations around migration, opportunity, and belonging.

With a strong voice across social media, boasting a following of over 700,000 engaged professionals, Tunde has become a trusted resource for immigrants navigating life in Canada.

He is the CEO of HumanSquad, a fast-growing platform empowering immigrants and international students through personalized visa and settlement support. A former banker turned tech founder, Tunde has advised thousands globally on immigration pathways, career transitions, and policy insights, making his content both informative and inspiring.

As a G20 YEA delegate and public speaker, Tunde has represented Canada globally while staying deeply rooted in grassroots community work, especially among Black and newcomer populations.

Now, as a voice on Now That We Are Here he brings bold perspectives, lived experience, and real-world knowledge to unpack the complexities of migration and what it means to thrive in a new country.

Femi Shine is where culture meets code.

Born to tell stories and built to build things, Femi first grabbed the mic at Centennial College Radio—chopping it up on music, life, and everything in between. He later brought his creative fire to DZRPT MEDIA, shaping bold, culture-driven content that resonated loud, proud, and unapologetically real.

But storytelling is just one side of the coin. Femi is also a writer with a raw pen, sharing narratives that capture the grit, hustle, and heart of growing up in the slums of Lagos, Nigeria. His stories are layered, honest, and rooted in lived experience—amplifying voices often left unheard.

These days, he’s deep in the tech game—working as a product manager in the fintech space with hands-on experience delivering solutions for

Canada’s Big 5 banks and major telecom companies. He’s led cross-functional teams, launched features across mobile and web platforms, and helped simplify financial experiences for thousands of users.

From wireframes to workflows, user stories to product strategy, Femi knows how to turn complex systems into intuitive tools that people actually want to use.

His approach? Build with empathy, lead with clarity, and always keep the user at the center. Whether he’s breaking down code or culture, you’ll find him
bridging the gap between the streets and

the screen—making tech more human, and ideas more impactful.

Dedicated to culture, family, music, and everything in between.