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...
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Karen Chalamilla
- Jul 14, 2021
- 5 min
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...
Ope Oduwole
- Jul 12, 2021
- 5 min
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...
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
- Jul 7, 2021
- 4 min
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 5, 2021
- 4 min
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...
Karen Chalamilla
- Jul 1, 2021
- 3 min
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...
Ope Oduwole
- Jul 1, 2021
- 4 min
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
- Jun 28, 2021
- 7 min
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...
Sarah Oladele
- Jun 25, 2021
- 3 min
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...
Akachi Priscilla Mbakwe
- Jun 24, 2021
- 1 min
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...
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
- Jun 24, 2021
- 3 min
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...
Karen Chalamilla
- Jun 21, 2021
- 3 min
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...
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
- Jun 9, 2021
- 4 min
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...
Karen Chalamilla
- Jun 8, 2021
- 3 min
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...
Ope Oduwole
- Jun 7, 2021
- 6 min
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...
Karen Chalamilla
- Jun 1, 2021
- 5 min
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...
Rachel Agyekum
- May 19, 2021
- 5 min
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...
Karen Chalamilla
- May 14, 2021
- 1 min
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...
Paula Abu
- May 13, 2021
- 6 min
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,...
Ope Oduwole
- May 12, 2021
- 5 min
The BRITs 2021: Performance Made Political
Throughout 2020 and into the beginning months of 2021, the contrast between affecting positive change and performative gestures has not...
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