April 18th will go down in the history books. Legendary DJ and producer Dlala Thukzin headlined Outernet with his second ‘Extended Set’ with Labyrinth Events. For those who love house music and all of its sons, this was a long awaited return of the multi-platinum Durban born artist. Personally, this show had been on my calendar since its announcement late last year. I was so excited; I quite literally slept next to my outfit the night before just to make sure I was ready for

I caught up with Hammed Animashaun on the Monday after the first episode of Saturday Night Live UK  aired. From the moment he joined the call, he radiated a kind of excitement that felt almost childlike. It set the tone perfectly: this was going to be a conversation rooted in gratitude, unadulterated laughter and the surreal reckoning of stepping onto one of comedy’s most iconic stages. Still recovering from the whirlwind of opening night, Hammed admitted he hadn’t had time t

Welcome to my new column: ‘Don’t Give Up on London Nightlife Yet’, where I do the honours of jumping around the city finding the best events for those within the Black British Diaspora. As a self-proclaimed lover of all things music and entertainment, this is a role I take very seriously. No genre will go untouched and no venue will go unvisited.

On her actual time spent on the series (Gbemi won’t mention how far she made it), “it felt like low level torture in places,” reflecting on what it was like to hold back laughter around fellow comedy writers and comedians. 

In series two, following her son’s death, Marsha isolates herself in rural Scotland. Her peaceful stay is interrupted when her seemingly sweet neighbours aren’t who they appear to be. She is composed and somewhat calm when essentially in Adams’s own words “fighting for survival.” 

“…That's the cool thing about this film, I don't think we're posing any answer(s), but just asking some questions and playing the truth of any human that finds themselves, you know, on the wrong side of the justice system.” says Jonsson of what it was like to play Taylor; a prison inmate just trying to keep his head down ahead of his impending early release.

I've always wanted to be Lady Macbeth, but we broke down how many scenes she has, and like, the fact that she is there to aid Macbeth's story. And it's not really her story. It's not about her. And these are characters that I've wanted to be so badly. And it's like, we are never at the centre of these stories, really. 

The last time The Floor sat down with Lojay, LV N ATTN  had just announced him to the mainstream. Songs like Monalisa  and Tonongo  were moving fast, pulling him out of the cult favourite territory and into global conversations. Three years on, we’re back and the energy feels different. There is an air of calm and confidence. We reminisce briefly on the first conversation, about how quickly everything moved after LV N ATTN,  and about the songs that still follow him everywhe

Last week, we sat with down with Mojisola Kareem; Artistic Director of Utopia Theatre to discuss it's latest production Crown of Blood, a Yoruba retelling of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, starting its run at Sheffield Theatres. We discussed Kareem's professional journey, alongside the themes and process behind putting a play like Crown of Blood together. 

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...