Journey of
Abel Maxwell
A journey of inspiration, from art to entrepreneurship and beyond.
Abel Maxwell's journey is a thrilling tale of perseverance and vision. Landing in Canada from Togo via France, with nothing but dreams, Abel soared to international acclaim as an artist and public figure.
Abel Maxwell is an award-winning singer-songwriter, author, and entrepreneur based in Toronto and Montreal. Born and raised in Senegal, educated in France and the Netherlands, and a proud Canadian for almost two decades, Abel has spent his adult life bridging cultural, racial, and linguistic divides and promoting intercultural learning and understanding. In 2024, Abel was voted as one of Canada’s Top 25 Immigrants by Canadian Immigrant magazine.
An MBA graduate and senior financial analyst for a major Canadian company, Abel quickly realized that his true calling was youth empowerment and entrepreneurship through music and the arts. He has hosted and produced popular radio shows, co-authored a bestselling book, launched his own record label, and recorded five widely-acclaimed record albums, and performed in over 14 countries in North America, Europe, and Africa at some of the world’s most famous music venues and concert halls. He recently performed at the La Francophonie summit in Paris, in front of heads of government and heads of state.
Abel has used his artistic success as a launching pad to support numerous community causes, relentlessly promoting the arts, the French language, Black empowerment, community service, and youth entrepreneurship. He currently serves on the board of Franco-Fête, one of the largest French-language cultural festivals outside of Quebec, and Le Labo, Toronto’s Francophone Media Arts Centre. He is a past spokesperson of Epelle-Moi Canada and the African Development Network. In 2024, Abel was inducted into the prestigious Order of La Pléiade by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, recognizing his lifelong contribution to the flourishing of the French language and the arts.
Abel’s inspirational story has been profiled widely in national and international media outlets including CBC / Radio Canada, Ottawa Citizen, CTV News, L’Express, and BBC News. He continues to perform in concerts around the world and has recently signed with Universal Music.
Testimonials
Nick Nanton
President of the National Academy of Best-selling authors
''Abel Maxwell is such an inspiration.
Check him out''
Les Brown
Globally recognized Motivator
''Abel Maxwell is an inspiration for
the future generation''
Brian Tracy
Leadership expert
''Abel is a young master in his craft''
