Series synopsis
The Legacy Lounge is a Canadian talk television series that premiered on CBC News Network on January 30, 2026. It ended on January 30, 2026. It was created by Shamier Anderson, Stephan James. It stars Shamier Anderson and Stephan James.
A reimagined format of The Legacy Awards and is part of an ongoing partnership with CBC, four in-depth conversations with a new group of Black Academy honourees, highlighting their contributions to society and the legacies they are creating.
Premise
A reimagined format of The Legacy Awards and is part of an ongoing partnership with CBC, four in-depth conversations with a new group of Black Academy honourees, highlighting their contributions to society and the legacies they are creating.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Shamier Anderson as Self – Host
- Stephan James as Self – Host
Guest cast
- Wes Hall as Self
- Walid Soliman as Self
- Clement Virgo as Self
- Fefe Dobson as Self
- Amanda Brugel as Self
- Nathaniel James as Self (as Basement Gang)
- Kadeem Hemmings as Self (as Basement Gang)
- Nicholas McDonald as Self (as Basement Gang)
- Ann Merriam as Self
- Willow Smith as Self
- Kelvin Brereton as Panelist
- Christian Thompson as Panelist
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | January 30, 2026 | January 30, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wes Hall Stephan and Shamier celebrate Wes Hall’s journey from rural Jamaica to Bay Street. They’re joined by Walid Soliman and Clement Virgo to discuss resilience, faith, and BlackNorth’s mission. |
January 30, 2026 |
| 2 |
Fefe Dobson Stephan and Shamier sit with rock trailblazer Fefe Dobson on her Scarborough roots, finding her voice, and carving her own lane in pop-punk — proving that resilience can break any mold. |
January 30, 2026 |
| 3 |
Amanda Brugel Actor Amanda Brugel talks about growing up as a 'movie brat', her later breakthroughs, and motherhood. Weyni Mengesha and Barb Godfrey highlight her grit, talent, and ability to reinvent herself. |
January 30, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBC News Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 30, 2026 |
| Last aired | January 30, 2026 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | ended |