10 books by Black authors for your autumn 2026 TBR reading pile
Looking for books by Black authors? Our latest roundup of books has something for everyone, from thrillers, romance…
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Joy Joses
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Author Deesha Philyaw on church ladies, her debut novel & co-parenting
Deesha Philyaw, the award-winning author of The Secret Lives of Church Ladies gives the low down on how…
Reviewing Possession: “Plantation-based thriller with a side of the supernatural”
Possession: Sky’s 5-part TV series, connects the brutal and supernatural story of enslaved inhabitants in a Jamaican plantation…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Janice Francis-Irwin – Karate Champ “You have one life, it’s yours, live it!”
Janice Francis-Irwin, Team GB Karate Champion sits down with Melan Magazine to talk about the importance of women…
Jinmi Abduls: “African music will be even more influential than it is today”
Jinmi Abduls is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, producer, and sound engineer who has earned his reputation as one of…
Black Women: You’re not cold, you’re just tired of proving your pain
What happens when Black women are constantly feeling dismissed and unheard — not just in healthcare settings or…
Heard x Akoko food review – “burgers with bold West African flavours”
What did we think of the Akoko burger, the main headliner in the West African flavours-inspired Heard x…
Michael: “a perfect reminder of his impact and legacy” – film review
Michael is the cinematic biopic of the early life (and early adulthood) of music legend and superstar Michael…
My Father’s Shadow: an emotional story of paternal love and nostalgia
Starring Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, My Father’s Shadow is a moving award-winning period drama set in Nigeria which follows the…
5 days in New York City as a first-time visitor: What to see and do
New York City holds a well-deserved spot as one of the most exciting cities to visit with its…