Haile Digital Cover 2026 by narcography It's hard to speak about modern Black British music without mentioning WSTRN. When group members Akelle Charles, Haile Alexander, and Louis Rei released In2 in 2015, it was the song of the summer. It signified the popularity of the growing Afroswing wave in the mid-2010s, peaking at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart. The group's success didn't stop there.  The trio went on to release other songs, including Txtin , Wonder Women , and Ben

There is a particular stillness in Konyikeh’s music, steeped in intention. Her songs don’t rush to meet you; they sit, breathe and then open themselves slowly. Her voice and writing mirror one another in that they are both raw, full-bodied and complex in structure but instinctive in delivery. You can hear the years of classical discipline in the depth of her tone, the way the harmonies stretch and resolve, but you can also hear a young woman learning, in real time, how to let

The play, originally written by Arthur Miller in 1947, follows a family dealing with the loss of a family member as well as wartime secrets amongst them that become unveiled.

For choreographer and dancer Leah Hill, this moment is a long time coming; Ebony Scrooge at Sadler’s Wells newly opened site in East London will be her first time leading in a stage production.  ZooNation’s Ebony Scrooge is a fresh adaptation of A Christmas Carol. Choreographed by Dannielle ‘Rhimes’ Lecointe (ZooNation’s Associate Artistic Director) and with original music by Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante (Boy Blue), this is truly a meeting of some of the best creatives on the sce

We speak to the screenwriter of Mr Loverman, Nathaniel Price. His earlier credits include Noughts & Crosses (BBC), Tin Star (Sky) and The Outlaws (BBC/Amazon). We spent some time discussing being part of BAFTA’s Breakthrough cohort this year, his experiences with screenwriting for Mr Loverman and other hurdles that he encountered on his journey. 

From the return of Ballet Shoes at the National Theatre and Ballet Black’s SHADOWS at Sadler’s Wells, to women going through it at Theatre 503 and the Royal Court, this week in theatre is a feast for the senses. 

The beautiful thing about this play was how much it still felt like home regardless of the fact that the play was centring the black male experience. It really is a relatable watch for anyone, despite where you land on the crossroad of intersectionality.

What have some of your favourite recipients of BAFTA Breakthrough been up to since their appointments and where can you see them next? 

Photography by Jimmy Ifeanyi What happens when curiosity meets community? At Soul Surge Meets Steam Down , that question was was answered in abundance. The in-conversation with Ahnansé and Afronaut Zu, moderated by Soul Surge founder Anthony Olanipekun aka Tony Supreme — felt like a gentle collision of frequencies: words, rhythms, and lived experience. When asked about why he started the series, Tony described the gathering as “born out of curiosity,” a response that held th

Love, Brooklyn is a story about modern dating, the toppling and tumbling but the presence of black people at the helm of it makes it in Holder’s words “radical”.

Adjani Salmon is ruled by routine, that is, at least, at the start of his day. “Every Wednesday without fail since 2020, is therapy,” he...

Sultry and sexy songstress Coco Jones graced the stage of Roundhouse last week, wrapping up her Why Not More? tour on the renowned London...

“This is the one job that I don't mess about. Because it's so genre specific, with specific terminology. I just don't want to get it wrong. So I pretty much stick to the script.”

This summer once again proved why the UK is unmatched for live music - from its packed festival circuit to the wave of international...

Our conversation started by finding common ground and discussing my not-so-new personality trait for the remainder of year: Glastonbury...

One of the most anticipated plays of the year, ‘ Not Your Superwoman’, officially started its run at The Bush Theatre last week. With...

As we grow with him, Henry’s tone becomes serious, reflective and there’s a depth required to carry this one-hander over the line. He handles the subject matter with great care for Macmillan’s work, but still interjects his own personality, riffing off the audience seamlessly and tapping into inside jokes created from earlier in the evening. 

Decorated film director Spike Lee has a new film out. Two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington is starring, alongside Golden...

Nothing hits me more in the summer than the feeling of afro-house and amapiano moving through you.  As we count down the days to London’s...

Noughts and Crosses has stood the test of time in terms of its ability to be staged and still feel fresh and its latest stage adaptation at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is no different. As the sun sets the intimate cast including Halle Brown take to the stage to bring this tale to life.