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Praise Vandeh
Sep 4, 20244 min read
Unpacking Hollywood's Sequel Epidemic
It is essential for little Black girls and boys to grow up seeing themselves reflected in the media they are infatuated with ....
Karen Chalamilla
Aug 29, 202411 min read
Abi Daré is back with "And So I Roar"
After the success of her debut novel The Girl With The Louding Voice , Abi Daré is back with a sequel, And So I Roar . Adunni’s journey...
Kolade Ladipo
Aug 27, 20246 min read
Yemi Alade has always been a rebel.
Yemi Alade is a household name. Her breakout song Johnny , released in 2013 instantly secured her place in Afrobeats Royalty. She has now...
Ope Oduwole
Aug 23, 20245 min read
The Republication of The Spook Who Sat by the Door: A Conversation with Komikamo and Kamillah Brandes
The republication of The Spook Who Sat by the Door , Sam Greenlee's seminal novel, is not just a literary event but a cultural moment. ...
Ope Oduwole
Aug 15, 20244 min read
From Self-Doubt to Self-Discovery: Kofi Stone's Artistic Reawakening
The title of Kofi Stone's latest project is both a message to the masses and a personal mantra: Nobody Cares Till Everyone Does. With his...
Karen Chalamilla
Aug 15, 20243 min read
Winny's Star is Rising
After a stunning debut by way of a self-titled EP, Nigerian singer-songwriter Winny is back with Take Me, featuring Brooklyn-based...
Maxine Sibihwana
Jul 31, 20246 min read
The Bold Transformation of Mnelia
A portmanteau of her first and middle names Monique and Amelia, London’s R&B singer-songwriter MNELIA is ready to reintroduce herself...
Akachi Mbakwe
Jul 29, 20242 min read
Ones To Watch Vol. 12
Here are 5 up-and-coming artists you need to add to your playlist. Listen to the Ones To Watch playlist here. Neema Nekesa In this...
Maxine Sibihwana
Jul 28, 20244 min read
George The Poet wants you to ‘get active’
“I definitely want people to know that you are capable of taking your journey in a direction that aligns with what is best for the world,...
Karen Chalamilla
Jul 17, 20246 min read
Amindi, the Luvr Girl
For her debut project, Nice, Amindi didn’t want to write about romantic love. “You know the Bechdel test? I wanted my project to pass the...
Amuna Wagner
Jul 16, 20248 min read
Rayan Elnayal Imagines Spaces of Hope and Serenity through Magical Realism
A full moon dangles from the ceiling, held by a hand in three thin strings, illuminating a room that floats in the afternoon sky. There...
Karen Chalamilla
Jul 12, 20244 min read
Rema The Rave Lord Comes To Life in 'HEIS'
In November, 2023 Rema became just the fifth afrobeats artist to sell out the 20,000 capacity O2 Arena London. This feat followed an...
Ope Oduwole
Jul 5, 20247 min read
Jazmine Sullivan's UK Comeback: Her Best Bangers & Ballads
Jazmine Sullivan, a powerhouse in contemporary R&B, has been captivating audiences with her soulful voice and poignant storytelling since...
Habiba Katsha
Jul 4, 20245 min read
DJ Maphorisa Wants You To Keep Dancing
These days, it’s quite rare to enter the dance without hearing the soulful sounds of Amapiano. What started in the townships of South...
Mary Oluwa
Jul 1, 20242 min read
'My Father's Fable' weaves together the complexities of adulthood
In 'My Father's Fable,' Faith Omole presents a very moving exploration of identity, grief and self-discovery.
Mary Oluwa
Jun 30, 20242 min read
'Everything I Own' is masterful storytelling in a monologue.
'Everything I Own' is more than a monologue; it’s a vivid tapestry of the trials and triumphs of being Black in Northern England.
Akachi Priscilla Mbakwe
Jun 29, 20244 min read
Left Right, and Around the World with Keys the Prince
Many artists come to a crossroad at some point during their career where two options are presented to them; continue to chase the dream,...
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Jun 27, 20244 min read
In Conversation: Faith Omole
From building a chosen family with the ‘We Are Lady Parts’ cast to being in the rehearsal room for her new production ‘My Father’s...
Nicolas-Tyrell Scott
Jun 25, 20245 min read
On Her Dopamine-Infused-Debut, Normani Finally Breaks Out
In her years following Fifth Harmony’s impending 2018 split — foreshadowed in original member Camila Cabello’s split a year or so prior —...
Karen Chalamilla
Jun 21, 20248 min read
Joshua Baraka is not afraid of his feelings
In ‘Jolene,’ the opening track in Joshua Baraka’s EP ‘Growing Pains,’ he yearns for an estranged lover; My darling Jolene/ Won’t you come...
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