20 years of The One Show: Reflections from Clara Amfo and Angellica Bell
As The One Show celebrates its 20th anniversary this month, two of the show’s presenters, Clara Amfo and…
Recipe of the week: Summery sweet Marmalade & Berry Eton Mess Pots
For a summery sweet treat that takes only 15 minutes to make, check out this classic British dessert;…
5 important things to know about colouring Afro hair from an expert
Colouring Afro hair can carry unique risk. For best results, we spoke to an award-winning expert who shared…
Soul Mama Islington Review – “soul, good eats and feel-good vibes”
Soul Mama might be London’s best live music and restaurant venue. Come for the stimulating atmosphere, delicious food…
August 2026 Melan Out & About: Everything you need to see and do
Welcome to the Melan Magazine August Out & About roundup of popups, theatre and art activities to add…
Children of Blood and Bone movie: Official trailer introducing Orïsha
Children of Blood and Bone movie trailer just dropped, and the small peak into the Afro-fantasy world of…
Africa ABC and Africa 123: Introducing young learners to the Motherland
Africa ABC and Africa 123 are two new children’s books designed to teach young learners about Africa and its rich…
Yinka Ilori x Dunelm collab: Shop these 5 pieces to brighten your home
Yinka Ilori MBE partners with Dunelm to launch a playfully vibrant and nostalgia-focused home furnishings collaboration. Yinka Ilori…
Patrice Lawrence MBE: Orange Boy author is new Children’s Laureate
Patrice Lawrence MBE, award-winning children and young adult (YA) writer is the new Waterstones Children’s Laureate (2026-2028). The…
Black Minds Matter UK: “Support should be culturally informed and safe”
Black Minds Matter UK is a mental health charity that champions safe and accessible mental health support with…
TALES House: A luxury home for African brands in Oxford Street
TALES House is the Oxford Street-adjacent retail and cultural home dedicated to premium African and diaspora fashion, beauty…
‘Beyond Brix & Mortar’: A documentary and a love letter to Brixton
Beyond Brix & Mortar; self-described as a “love letter to Brixton”, is a documentary that explores the resilient…
July 2026 Melan Out & About: Everything you need to see and do
Check out the Melan Magazine July Out & About roundup if you’re looking for a roundup of events,…
Period pains: Could you be mistakenly taking the wrong pain relief?
When it comes to managing your period pains, are you one of the two-thirds of women opting for…
Sickle cell: A crisis can feel like “a nail being hammered into my bones”
What do you know about sickle cell and how can you support people with the condition? Speaking exclusively…