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Insecure Review: S5 E4 "Insecure "Faulty, Okay?!"
Much of this episode deals with the fallout of Issa crying into Nathan’s mouth in the second episode of the final season of HBO’s...

Leo Lechiile
Nov 26, 20213 min read


Concert Review: Wizkid Live At The O2 Forum
“I just finished doing 21 shows in the US, so I had to come home”. Despite every artist under the sun claiming the city they perform in...
Ope Oduwole
Nov 25, 20213 min read


Insecure Review: S5 E2 'Growth, Okay?!'
This week, the writers’ room continues their streak of giving what we as fans of the HBO show have always wanted to see since the...

Leo Lechiile
Nov 7, 20213 min read


Michael X: Hustler, Revolutionary, Outlaw
Black Power, Black revolution, Black militancy - in a rapid game of Word Association, you’d be somewhat forgiven for instantly connecting...

Ore Abiona
Nov 4, 20213 min read


Insecure Review: S5 E1 'Reunited, Okay?'
There is a lot to unpack when it comes to Issa and Molly’s complicated relationship in this episode. From their accidental twinning to...
Ope Oduwole
Oct 25, 20213 min read


Partying While Black in a Pandemic
The global pandemic highlighted the demand for black events and the dearth of events and spaces, especially throughout Summer into the...

Akachi Priscilla Mbakwe
Oct 6, 20216 min read


We Are Lady Parts Captures The Islamophobia Visible Muslim Women Face
In today’s highly digitised era, most social-media savvy young adults find the idea of internet virality appealing. While most would fawn...

Naila Aroni
Oct 6, 20214 min read


In Conversation With: Piers James
During a time in music of battling audience’s fleeting attention spans, oversaturated “New Music Fridays” and the pressure to find the...

Akachi Priscilla Mbakwe
Oct 6, 20213 min read


In Conversation with: Kill Miami
Award-winning DJ, producer, and broadcaster Kill Miami has made waves internationally in the back and foreground of the music industry....

Andrea Nzeribe
Oct 6, 20214 min read


In Conversation With: Sweetie Irie
August Bank Holiday weekend, for many it’s a chance to recoup and rest, but for some of the UK’s Black Community it’s like Christmas has...

Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Sep 10, 20213 min read


In Conversation With: DDG
If there is one thing that DDG has proven with his journey, it’s that the rise to music stardom isn’t linear. Darryl Dwyane Granberry...
Ope Oduwole
Aug 11, 20215 min read


Ayra Starr Album Review: 19 & Dangerous
In the beginning of the year, Ayra Starr announced her presence on the scene with a self-titled EP; a 5 track offering that solidified...

Karen Chalamilla
Aug 9, 20213 min read


On Repeat: Samm Henshaw drops 'Grow' from upcoming Album
Samm Henshaw drops single Grow, accompanied by a visual starring himself as Sonny and his love interest, Selah played by Tiana Major9 ....

Karen Chalamilla
Jul 22, 20211 min read


Book Review: Keep The Receipts
I’ve been a super fan of The Receipts podcast since its launch in 2016. During this time I was writing my dissertation and the podcast...

Habiba Katsha
Jul 21, 20214 min read


In Conversation With: Donae'o
Donae’o: pronounced Donay-o to mean ‘gift from God.’ An apt stage name for a spiritual Ian Greenidge who always knew he was going to be...

Karen Chalamilla
Jul 14, 20215 min read


Book Review: Obalende Sector
“If you’ve ever wondered why aliens don’t land in Africa, this story is for you.” Although the zine doesn’t necessarily talk about...
Ope Oduwole
Jul 12, 20215 min read


In Conversation With: Guvna B
We caught up with the rapper, author and football pundit on the back of the release of the music video for his song with D Double E, Very...

Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Jul 7, 20214 min read


Film Review: Bad Hair
Ever had a day when your hair just isn’t doing what you want it to? This is more or less the premise of Justin Simien’s Bad Hair, which...

Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Jul 5, 20214 min read


Book Review: His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie
As far as opening lines go, “Elikem married me in absentia” is about the best way to rouse curiosity. There are fewer ways to command...

Karen Chalamilla
Jul 1, 20213 min read


In Conversation With: Vague Detail
The concept of an oxymoron is puzzling in itself. The fact that two opposites can work alongside each other harmoniously is something...
Ope Oduwole
Jul 1, 20214 min read
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