Nigerian musician and creative entrepreneur Darey Art Alade has been elected as a member of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (IATAS), the organisation behind the International Emmy Awards.
Confirming the news on his social media, Darey wrote:
Excited to announce that yours truly has been elected as a Member of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (International Emmy Awards)! It’s an honour and privilege to join this prestigious global network of 900+ television executives.
The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, founded in 1969 and based in New York, is a non-profit organisation of media professionals from more than 60 countries. The Academy recognises excellence in television produced outside the United States and is responsible for the annual International Emmy Awards, which honour achievements across genres including drama, comedy, news, and children’s programming.
Darey joins a growing list of Nigerians who have been elected members of the Academy in recent years. These include Busola Tejumola, MultiChoice’s Executive Head of Content and West Africa Channels; veteran media producer Femi Odugbemi; broadcaster John Momoh; and media executives such as John Ugbe and Tajudeen Adepetu.
With his induction, Darey becomes part of a global network of television professionals who play a role in shaping the future of international programming and judging entries for the Emmy Awards.
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/people-stroll-through-the-old-port-in-montreal-canada.jpg?id=59800536&width=1200&height=600&coordinates=0%2C12%2C0%2C12"/><br/><br/><p>Let's be honest — spring in Quebec has been seriously underperforming so far. March gave us a taste of winter's leftovers, while April has been a total tease, leaving us reaching for our umbrellas and wondering if we'll ever be able to retire the parka for good.</p><p>But don't give up hope just yet. According to the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/farmers-almanac" target="_blank">Farmers' Almanac</a> and <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/the-weather-network" target="_blank">MétéoMédia</a>, May is shaping up to be the month that finally delivers those long-awaited UV rays — think blossoming flowers, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-poutine-festival-april-2025" target="_blank">food festivals</a>, and terrasse season in full swing.</p> <h3>May will be warmer (but still a bit chaotic)</h3> <p><a href="https://www.farmersalmanac.com/long-range-weather-forecast/nova-scotia-pei-new-brunswick-quebec" target="_blank">Long-range forecasts from the Farmers' Almanac</a> are calling for above-average temperatures across most of Quebec, with more sunshine in the mix. That said, spring wouldn't be spring without a little drama — expect some rain, gusty winds, and even a few thunderstorms to crash the party.</p><p>Here's a general breakdown of what to expect:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>May 1–3:</strong> Cooler and windy with some lingering storms</li> <li> <strong>May 4–7:</strong> Hot temps sneak in, followed by rain</li> <li> <strong>May 8–11:</strong> Clear skies — finally!</li> <li> <strong>May 12–15:</strong> Back to instability with gusty conditions</li> <li> <strong>May 16–19:</strong> Sunny breaks just in time for National Patriots' Day</li> <li> <strong>May 20–23:</strong> Heavy rain moves in from the west, then clears up</li> <li> <strong>May 24–27:</strong> Nice weather returns, but with wind and scattered showers</li> <li> <strong>May 28–31:</strong> Thunderstorms make one last appearance, then we settle into a calmer pattern</li> </ul> <h3>Warmer days ahead (no, really)</h3> <p>MétéoMédia's chief meteorologist André Monette says the province is on track to finish the season <em>slightly warmer than usual</em>, and that May is looking "hotter than average" overall.</p><p>So yes, your dreams of lazy park hangs, rooftop drinks, and soaking up the sun with an iced latte in hand are about to become reality. After the marathon winter we just survived, we've definitely earned it.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p>
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