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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


In Conversation With: Bryann
Despite being in the early stages of his career, Bryann is a promising talent within the ever-expansive genre that is Afrobeats. Not only...
Ope Oduwole
Jun 28, 20217 min read


Book Review: The Book Of Echoes
The prologue thrusts you sharply and precisely into the fray, beginning in the West India Docks of London, 1803. A kidnapped black woman...

Sarah Oladele
Jun 25, 20213 min read


On Repeat: Headie One Unveils New Single 'Pound Signs'
Headie One is experiencing his first taste of mainstream success. His politically charged performance at the BRITs last month - the most...

Akachi Priscilla Mbakwe
Jun 24, 20211 min read


8 Seamless Transitions by Black Music Artists
I recently came across Kim Petras’ album, TURN OFF THE LIGHT (2019), which is amazing in the way that each track seamlessly blends into...

Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Jun 24, 20213 min read


Tomi Thomas EP Review: Hopeless Romantic
You would be hard pressed to find a current afrobeats artist that does not find inspiration from an array of Caribbean sounds. From...

Karen Chalamilla
Jun 21, 20213 min read


Book Review: The Other Black Girl By Zakiya DaliLa Harris
When I first heard about Zakiya Dalila Harris’ debut novel it was the title that stood out to me more than anything. The Other Black Girl...

Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Jun 9, 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
Jun 8, 20213 min read


In Conversation With: Ransom FA
The supposed monopoly that London had on UK Rap and Hip-Hop continues to crumble with talented artists from all over Britain at the...
Ope Oduwole
Jun 7, 20216 min read


In Conversation With: Crayon
An instant decision made at the entrance of an exam room changed the course of Crayon’s life. He decided not to write the paper and...

Karen Chalamilla
Jun 1, 20215 min read


In Conversation With: Anastasia Osei-Kuffour
Multi-hyphenate Anastasia Osei-Kuffour is currently Associate Director at Theatre503 and Artistic Director of Wrested Veil, a production...

Rachel Agyekum
May 19, 20215 min read


On Repeat: Olamide drops first song from upcoming project
Nigerian artist Olamide has just dropped the audio and visuals for Rock, the first single from his forthcoming album UY Scuti. Produced...

Karen Chalamilla
May 14, 20211 min read


In Conversation With: Jake Isaac
Interview by Paula Abu and write-up by Karen Chalamilla. “I was in a session once and someone was like “you've got a half decent voice,...

Paula Abu
May 13, 20216 min read
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