The Legacy Lounge
Program Name :
The Legacy Lounge
Program type :
Television Show
Genre :
Factual Entertainment
Schedule :
All episodes are available to stream now on CBC Gem. Weekly episodes on CBC's YouTube channel beginning February 2 and on CBC TV at 7:30 p.m. (8 p.m. NT) on Fridays beginning February 27.
Website :
https://gem.cbc.ca/the-legacy-lounge
Born from The Legacy Awards, THE LEGACY LOUNGE (4x22) continues the celebration of Black excellence, legacy, and impact in a new CBC series. Hosted by Shamier Anderson (John Wick) and Stephan James (If Beale Street Could Talk), co-founders of The Black Academy and Bay Mills Studios, the series is a dynamic In Conversation honouring the legacy and achievements of Black Canadians. The Legacy Lounge is a reimagined format of The Legacy Awards and is part of an ongoing partnership with CBC.
The series features in-depth conversations with a new group of Black Academy honourees, highlighting their contributions to society and the legacies they are creating. The Legacy Lounge will feature four episodes each dedicated to celebrating an honouree who will join the two hosts for an intimate, heartfelt roundtable-style conversation, all of which were filmed at Toronto’s King & Bay Bespoke Solutions. Together, Shamier and Stephan will explore the honouree’s journey — from personal struggles to creative breakthroughs — and reflect on the legacy they’re building, in their own words. With a perfect blend of inspiration, laughter, and deep reflection and a few surprises, the series is where culture meets conversation.
The honourees to be featured in each episode are International award-winning actor and producer Amanda Brugel; Nathaniel James, Kadeem Hemmings and Nicholas McDonald of the viral TikTok dance trio, Basement Gang; multi-platinum recording artist Fefe Dobson; and, Founder and CEO of Kingsdale Advisors, Executive Chairman and Founder of WeShall Investments, Executive Chairman and Founder of The BlackNorth Initiative and a Dragon investor on CBC’s Dragon’s Den, Wes Hall.
The Legacy Lounge is co-created and executive produced by Shamier Anderson (John Wick) and Golden Globe nominee, Stephan James (If Beale Street Could Talk). Emmy Award-winning producers, Jesse Murphy (Laugh It Forward) and Andrew Barnsley (Schitt’s Creek) are Executive Producers. Tse Daniel and Shelby Bronstine oversee production as series producers on behalf of Bay Mills Studios, The Black Academy, and Project10. For CBC, Sally Catto is General Manager, Entertainment, Factual & Sports; Jennifer Dettman is Executive Director, Unscripted Content; and Nic Meloney is Executive in Charge of Production, Unscripted Content.
Announcements
1 day ago
The Black Academy Announces Honourees Who Will be Featured in The Legacy Lounge Series, Premiering January 30 on CBC Gem
Shamier Anderson and Stephan James, co-founders of The Black Academy and Bay Mills Studios, announced the four honourees who will be featured in The Legacy Lounge. The list includes Amanda Brugel; Nathaniel James, Kadeem Hemmings and Nicholas McDonald of Basement Gang; Fefe Dobson; and Wes Hall.
December 10th 2025 at 9:35
Shamier Anderson and Stephan James announce the launch of "The Legacy Lounge," celebrating the legacy of Black Canadians
Shamier Anderson and Stephan James announce the launch of The Legacy Lounge, a dynamic In Conversation honouring the legacy and achievements of Black Canadians.
June 3rd 2025 at 22:46
CBC Announces 2025-26 Programming Slate, Offering Canada's Most Extensive Lineup of Original Canadian Storytelling
CBC today announced its 2025-26 programming slate, featuring over 50 new and returning original series from Canadian creators, producers and storytellers.
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August 1st 2024 at 13:57
THE BLACK ACADEMY AND CBC SET THE 2024 LEGACY AWARDS FOR SEPTEMBER 29 WITH HOST ADRIAN HOLMES, LIVE ON CBC AND CBC GEM
Award-winning actor Adrian Holmes (Bel-Air) is set to anchor the third edition of The Black Academy’s award show, The Legacy Awards.