A Literary Extravaganza: Reviewing The Black British Book Festival
Literature writer, Tasnim Tayo reports on attending the Black British Book Festival in October 2023.
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Sabrina Fearon-Melville
- Nov 11
- 4 min
In Conversation: Amaka Okafor
The Floor Mag chats to Amaka Okafor who plays DS Hasan in Netflix's time bending drama, Bodies.
Kofi Addei
- Oct 25
- 5 min
BFI's London Film Festival 23
Kofi Addei wraps up his favourites from this years BFI London Film Festival, including festival closer The Kitchen.
Kesewaa Browne
- Sep 26
- 2 min
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.
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
- Aug 17
- 4 min
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
- 3 min
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?
Kesewaa Browne
- Jul 8
- 3 min
@ Lyric Hammersmith: School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play
Lyric Hammersmith's 'School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play takes it's audience 3000 miles away from hectic London to Ghana.
Ilayda McIntosh
- Jul 5
- 2 min
Dear England Review - Who knew football could be compassionate?
Dear England is a story of the turbulent game of football; and England’s legacy within it.
Tasnim Tayo
- Jun 29
- 2 min
Diving Deep Into 'The Fishermen' by Chigozie Obioma
A review and analysis of Chigozie Obioma's 'The Fisherman'. A tale about family and the fantastical.
Akachi Priscilla Mbakwe
- Jun 7
- 2 min
Cross The Tracks 2023 @ Brockwell Park
Reviewing the sold out 2023 edition of Funk, Jazz and Soul festival, Cross the Tracks. Performances from NxWorries, Kelis, Masego and more.
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
- Apr 23
- 2 min
Review: For Black Boys @ Apollo Theatre
Review of Ryan Calais Cameron's 'For Black Boys' which is currently running at West End's Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Ave.
Sayo Olu
- Mar 23
- 3 min
In Conversation: Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini
In conversation with Writer Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini about their play 'Sleepova' which is currently running at Bush Theatre.
Gerry Otim
- Mar 3
- 2 min
Review: Creed III
Handing Michael B Jordan the directorial keys to the Creed franchise has proven to be a masterstroke.
Andrea Nzeribe
- Mar 3
- 2 min
Kel-P Album Review: Bully Season Vol.1
Unpacking producer Kel-P's album 'Bully Season Vol.1' with The Floor Mag.
Andrea Nzeribe
- Dec 23, 2022
- 2 min
Review: BNXN @ indigo at The O2
In the final week of November I was invited down to indigo at The O2 to see afro-fusion star BNXN (formerly known as Buju) perform. It...
Georgina Uwaifo
- Dec 11, 2022
- 3 min
Review: 'Someday, Maybe' by Onyi Nwabineli
Some books you can’t put down similar to the way you can’t tap out of life. You want to wake up again in the world you have dove into...
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