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Karen Chalamilla
Oct 30, 20237 min read
In Conversation With: Sydney Lowell
Sydney Lowell is becoming. “The poet knows the power of the word,” she says before adding, “it’s the spells we conjure that make up what...
Kofi Addei
Oct 25, 20235 min read
BFI's London Film Festival 23
Kofi Addei wraps up his favourites from this years BFI London Film Festival, including festival closer The Kitchen.
Karen Chalamilla
Oct 22, 20239 min read
In Conversation With: Thara Popoola
Poet and screenwriter Thara Popoola’s career has been a slow and steady climb. Poem after poem, then short after short, and more recently...
Karen Chalamilla
Oct 17, 20239 min read
In Conversation With: Tomi Oyemakinde
In Tomi Oyemakinde's The Changing Man fear is to be conquered as much as it is to be embraced. The novel follows a precocious and lonely...
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Oct 7, 20235 min read
October's Shelf: Spooky Edition
This month's shelf is all about the scare factor. From a horror anthology edited by Jordan Peele to Toni Morrison's best known work.
Kesewaa Browne
Sep 26, 20232 min read
Red Pitch: Friendship, footie and funny moments
Through a Twix bar and a tropical juice box get a glimpse into Omz, Joey and Bilal’s worlds in Tyrell Willams's Red Pitch.
Karen Chalamilla
Sep 26, 20238 min read
In Conversation With: Talia Hibbert
Talia Hibbert is growing bolder in her love for romance. "I take so much pride in telling these stories," she earnestly shares towards...
Karen Chalamilla
Sep 20, 20235 min read
In Conversation With: Kimberly Lemming
You can spot a Kimberly Lemming book from a mile away by the hilariously unforgettable title and its cover art of a painting illustration...
Ore Abiona
Sep 20, 20234 min read
Everyone And Their Mother Is Re-watching TV Shows.
I am always busy. There have been days where I’ve resigned to that fact – I’ve justified it by explaining (to myself), that I am somebody...
Keziah Doudy
Sep 14, 20235 min read
September Digital Cover: Dankie Sounds
Meet Tunde, Jimmy, Sama and Kaz, the four masterminds behind the events collective spearheading Amapiano and African dance music in the...
Karen Chalamilla
Sep 6, 20234 min read
September Book Shelf
From new Zadie Smith to Kelechi Okafor's debut collection. The Floor Mag's September Book Shelf is here.
Alma Alma
Aug 23, 20234 min read
Not All Ghosts Are Scary: 'When We Were Birds' by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo
Ayanna Lloyd Banwo wants us to know that ghosts are not scary. And even when they are, they can guide us, point us towards love and steer...
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Aug 17, 20234 min read
In Conversation: Taylor-Dior Rumble
Being listed as #Merky Books’ first ever RomCom isn’t a small feat, but Taylor-Dior Rumble has always had Merky in her sights.
Tasnim Tayo
Aug 17, 20233 min read
Chemistry, Cooking & Careers: 'Accidentally in Love' by Danielle Jackson
A scorching Chicago summer of working and playing hard. Could there be an opportunity to stumble into love?
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Aug 15, 20233 min read
In Conversation: Nicole Crentsil
Nicole Crentsil is the Founder and CEO of Black Girl Fest (BGF). Black Girl Fest is a global creative studio designing solutions to...
Karen Chalamilla
Aug 4, 20234 min read
Eight Anticipated August Reads
The Situationship by Taylor-Dior Rumble Genre: Romance Themes: Dating, Dating apps, Love, Self-love Expectations of dating apps are low,...
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Aug 4, 20233 min read
Coming out on top with Champion's Malcolm Kamulete
In conversation with Top Boy actor Malcolm Kamulete on his new role as Bosco Champion in brand new BBC series 'Champion'.
Ore Abiona
Aug 1, 20235 min read
Barbenheimer: A match-made in Hollywood heaven
Like everybody else in the country, I was swept up in the Barbenheimer whirlwind. It’s not the first time two ‘big’ films have been...
Andrea Nzeribe
Jul 28, 20232 min read
Crayon Album Review: Trench to Triumph
Back in 2021 we sat down with young Nigerian talent Crayon who stormed onto the scene with his debut project Cray Cray. The So Fine...
Hena J. Bryan
Jul 27, 20238 min read
August Digital Cover: Yomi Adegoke
Yomi Adegoke’s career is one that continues to inspire many young Black-British aspiring journalists, including myself. With an...
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