{"id":253599,"date":"2025-10-12T15:17:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-12T19:17:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=253599"},"modified":"2025-10-12T15:18:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-12T19:18:48","slug":"ignite-media-launches-a-bold-new-flame-in-caribbean-african-diaspora-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/ignite-media-launches-a-bold-new-flame-in-caribbean-african-diaspora-media\/","title":{"rendered":"Ignite Media Launches: A Bold New Flame in Caribbean &#038; African Diaspora Media"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-3033964938\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-3575026862\" class=\"antig-before-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/medicalbenefitsscheme\" aria-label=\"ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:341\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>A new fire has been lit in the world of talk radio and digital journalism. Franz deFreitas, the unmistakable voice once behind \u201cVoice of the People\u201d, has officially unveiled his newest venture, Ignite Media, a multimedia platform that promises to turn up the volume on fearless conversation, cultural pride, and unapologetic truth.<\/p><div id=\"antig-2320479897\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiguabarbudaculinarymonth.com\/\" aria-label=\"culinary\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:132\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:450\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:337\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:675\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:842\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1124\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>More than just another radio station, Ignite Media is a movement, one designed to spark change, inspire connection, and challenge the status quo. Its mission: to deliver content that\u2019s \u201crelevant, bold, creative, fearless, and unfiltered.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Vision Born from Independence<\/p><div id=\"antig-1170526760\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-1166572781\" class=\"antig-content_12 antig-entity-placement\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1320\/h:730\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5614.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1320\/h:730\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5614.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:166\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5614.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:566\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:425\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:696\/h:385\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5614.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1320\" height=\"730\"   \/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When deFreitas departed from Observer Media on September 2, 2025, speculation swirled about his next move. Rather than retreat, he reignited \u2014 channeling his energy into building a platform rooted in editorial freedom, truth-telling, and civic empowerment.<\/p><div id=\"antig-380334140\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiguabarbudaculinarymonth.com\/\" aria-label=\"culinary\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:132\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:450\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:337\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:675\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:842\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1124\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIgnite is not just talk,\u201d deFreitas said. \u201cIt\u2019s a space for straight truth, fresh ideas, and real engagement with the people who matter most \u2014 our listeners.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His words echo a vision both radical and refreshing: a media space unafraid to tackle what others tiptoe around.<\/p><div id=\"antig-3928578581\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"IMG_0783\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Fearless Content for a Restless Audience<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ignite Media\u2019s programming lineup reads like a manifesto for meaningful media. Expect a daily mix of hard-hitting talk shows, investigative expos\u00e9s, and grassroots conversations that amplify voices too often left out of mainstream narratives.<\/p><div id=\"antig-1587076951\" class=\"antig-content_3 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"IMG_1115\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1115.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1115.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1115.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1115.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_1115.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Anticipated highlights include:<\/p><div id=\"antig-2655168395\" class=\"antig-content_6 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Daily Talk Shows featuring civil society leaders, opposition figures, and community organizers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Investigative Segments exposing corruption, policy blind spots, and failures in governance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Live Call-In Forums inviting listeners to engage, question, and challenge the conversation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Multimedia Extensions \u2014 podcasts, video reports, and newsletters expanding Ignite\u2019s digital footprint<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform will initially launch online, with streaming and podcast formats, before expanding to terrestrial radio syndication. Behind the scenes, deFreitas is reportedly courting collaborations with independent producers and civic media organizations across the region, the diaspora and the African continent to boost reach and diversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grounded in Culture, Driven by Purpose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At its core, Ignite Media stands as a cultural statement \u2014 proudly rooted in Caribbean and African identity while reaching out to the global diaspora. Its mission goes beyond politics; it\u2019s about empowerment, education, and connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform\u2019s core content pillars reflect this vision:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Social Issues &amp; Culture \u2014 unpacking the pulse of everyday life<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 African &amp; Local History \u2014 reclaiming narratives and honoring legacy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Business &amp; Entrepreneurship \u2014 spotlighting innovation and economic self-determination<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Education &amp; Development \u2014 fostering growth through learning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 In-Depth Interviews \u2014 long-form conversations that dig deep<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Youth Development &amp; Advocacy \u2014 building the next generation of changemakers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Political Engagement &amp; Analysis \u2014 asking hard questions, offering clear insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why Ignite Matters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an era where much of the media landscape bends under pressure \u2014 political, corporate, or otherwise \u2014 Ignite Media enters as a fearless alternative. It\u2019s a home for authentic dialogue, a stage for unfiltered truth, and a rallying point for anyone craving substance over spin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform\u2019s promise is simple yet revolutionary: to inform, include, and inspire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Informative: Backed by solid research and fact-based journalism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Inclusive: Welcoming voices across generations and perspectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Authentic: Celebrating Caribbean and African roots without apology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Interactive: Keeping the audience at the heart of every story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Spark Has Been Lit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The official launch date remains under wraps, but early signs point to an imminent soft launch \u2014 and anticipation is already building. With deFreitas\u2019s credibility, charisma, and commitment to truth, Ignite Media seems poised to become the destination for independent, engaged, and empowered media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As one early supporter put it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe world doesn\u2019t need more noise \u2014 it needs more fire. Ignite Media is bringing the heat.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For media inquiries and partnerships:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: contact@ignnewsonline.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WhatsApp 2687744668<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Web: <a href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ignnewsonline.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExMVZJTFhweXVnTEpOZ00wVQEe7ftadnIYpJjuvy12LMbJfJe2sOZ4QOlnzM97nrzBJaMWlL3GzjWKOvDsdRc_aem_wL0nauv5VyNzOGRMoSJDfg&amp;h=AT13AYC7QYzceLNxsBOkj6kuTTHz_xHJSvdgGPVpcdfxEKW0XcYH9GX2ibvrB3A-4Oma7QYZDHuha4AXMWwdNHRjCkVVx1lbRL_e433GxLW469vWw-NW09YqmOoJxeJ1Eq4xkUSUiqyp9B0oXA&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT2D57emITwPe6EEN4i2ADXx7eQJ30yHwuK3IkKVGRcc5mflsiw7PbNL4VXCqQCJo87srGLfVQyXGIe-GJr7JyD8Yl0RWdSa3GxI70JIM8rUdwRNtbswJf4hFu85ddeWZ-tFCnvZ2FoDRqsCkfxkBcJjeajpjDOozV9FT5DO8Tzbod1XN5kTq06UQ0oFQSubNhQ\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.ignnewsonline.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=122106985791031183&amp;set=a.122101805043031183&amp;__cft__[0]=AZU6xOgExpUxHXhAIGM1Ish156UrF4woZlWSYT13VSp4B2rNcl7kip1pkbXumG_nSP-4ElMFfp7ae8LvlDVDjGZHJnDMxKcPMnp4trdYpxaBC7r-Aolt8SIF-WqPLMyiXur3epjS1bEHwoSAxqGLHFmSIBmKyU5l5BeR5JqeFHa0rw&amp;__tn__=EH-R\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"antig-2799200162\" class=\"antig-in-comments_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/@hadeedmotorsltd\" aria-label=\"Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new fire has been lit in the world of talk radio and digital journalism. Franz deFreitas, the unmistakable voice once behind \u201cVoice of the People\u201d, has officially unveiled his newest venture, Ignite Media, a multimedia platform that promises to turn up the volume on fearless conversation, cultural pride, and unapologetic truth. 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