Melan Magazine
  • Home
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
    • Beauty
    • Health & Wellbeing
  • People
    • People
    • Relationships
  • Living
    • Christmas Gift Guide 2019
    • Living
    • Trending News
    • Food & Drink
    • Out & About
    • Books
  • Travel
  • Melan-in Business
  • Competitions

Advertising Opportunities
Available

  • About
  • Team
  • Press
  • Jobs
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact
  • About
  • Team
  • Press
  • Jobs
  • T & C
  • Privacy
  • Advertise
  • Contact
Subscribe
Melan Magazine
Melan Magazine
  • Home
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
    • Beauty
    • Health & Wellbeing
  • People
    • People
    • Relationships
  • Living
    • Christmas Gift Guide 2019
    • Living
    • Trending News
    • Food & Drink
    • Out & About
    • Books
  • Travel
  • Melan-in Business
  • Competitions

Posts by author

Joy Joses

891 posts
Carefree Black Girls
View Post
  • 2
  • Books

Want to know how to be a ‘Carefree Black Girl’? Read Zeba Blay’s book

  • 2nd January 2022
  • by Joy Joses
Carefree Black Girls: A Celebration of Black Women is Zeba Blay’s love letter to all the influential Black…
View Post
Share
Rudie's Jerk Shack
View Post
  • 4
  • Food & Drink

Rudie’s Jerk Shack in Brixton Village: tasty food & vibes – Restaurant review

  • 23rd December 2021
  • by Joy Joses
A visit to Rudie’s Jerk Shack in Brixton Village proves that this Caribbean restaurant brand serves up satisfyingly…
View Post
Share
Anansi Boys cover
View Post
  • 4
  • Trending News

Anansi Boys: Everything we know about the Amazon series so far

  • 21st December 2021
  • by Joy Joses
Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn and Grace Saif join Malachi Kirby and Delroy Lindo on the cast of Anansi Boys, Amazon’s…
View Post
Share
View Post
  • 3
  • Trending News

Who’s who in new drama ‘Riches’ dubbed ‘a love letter to Black London?

  • 10th December 2021
  • by Joy Joses
Deborah Ayorinde, Hugh Quarshie and Sarah Niles have joined the cast of Riches ITV’s upcoming glossy family drama…
View Post
Share
Oracene
View Post
  • 4
  • People

How Aunjanue Ellis brought “Queen Oracene” & her impact to the fore

  • 3rd December 2021
  • by Joy Joses
Yes, the film is called ‘King Richard’, but Melan Magazine also stans for ‘Queen Oracene’ played by the…
View Post
Share
My Skin, Your Skin
View Post
  • 2
  • Books

‘My Skin, Your Skin’ picture book shows it’s never too early to talk about race

  • 27th November 2021
  • by Joy Joses
My Skin, Your Skin is a new book from Early Years expert Laura Henry-Allain which builds children’s understanding…
View Post
Share
Black Skin: The Definitive Skincare Guide
View Post
  • 6
  • Books

Dija Ayodele releases ‘Black Skin’ new skincare bible for Black women

  • 24th November 2021
  • by Joy Joses
Melan Magazine spoke exclusively to Dija Ayodele, founder of West Room Aesthetics, skincare guru and now author, ahead…
View Post
Share
No Guilt Bakes
View Post
  • 3
  • Melan-in Business

These founder besties say “have your cake and eat it with No Guilt Bakes”

  • 19th November 2021
  • by Joy Joses
No Guilt Bakes is the sweet and innocent treat brand that you have been looking for and it…
View Post
Share
Black British Theatre Awards
View Post
  • 2
  • Out & About

Cynthia Erivo and Danny Sapani to host the 2021 Black British Theatre Awards

  • 11th November 2021
  • by Joy Joses
Cynthia Erivo, Grammy, Tony and Emmy Award-Winner and Black Panther, Star Wars and Killing Eve actor Danny Sapani…
View Post
Share
Netflix film Passing
View Post
  • 2
  • Trending News

This is what we thought about Netflix film Passing: A review

  • 9th November 2021
  • by Joy Joses
Based on an adaptation of Nella Larsen’s 1920’s Harlem Renaissance novel of the same name, Netflix film Passing…
View Post
Share
Bravely Being Me
View Post
  • 4
  • Books

Bravely Being Me: 3 Black women share a message to adopted children

  • 19th October 2021
  • by Joy Joses
“You were chosen, other people had to take what they got…!” and other positive affirmations are at the…
View Post
Share
King Richard
View Post
  • 3
  • Trending News

Why should you go and see the King Richard movie? Read our film review

  • 18th October 2021
  • by Joy Joses
“King Richard” is the big screen adaptation of Richard Williams’ vision (and his 78-page plan!) on how to…
View Post
Share
Nadine Ijewere: Our Own Shelves
View Post
  • 2
  • Trending News

Nadine Ijewere’s coffee table book is the pick-me-up you need right now

  • 14th October 2021
  • by Joy Joses
Nadine Ijewere: Our Own Shelves is a new fashion photography coffee table book from the first Black woman…
View Post
Share
Nicola Adams
View Post
  • 2
  • People

Nicola Adams OBE – “I went from breaking my back to winning a gold medal”

  • 13th October 2021
  • by Joy Joses
Lioness: The Nicola Adams Story is a new documentary exploring the life and success of record-breaking female boxer,…
View Post
Share
endometriosis and PCOS
View Post
  • 3
  • Health & Wellbeing

When will endometriosis and PCOS research be prioritised? MPs to debate

  • 12th October 2021
  • by Joy Joses
A petition calling for more funding and research into endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) will finally get…
View Post
Share
#MELANGRAM

Melan Magazine
Melan Mag
Online magazine for stylish
& smart women of colour.
Contact

  • Fashion
  • Beauty
    • Health & Wellbeing
  • People
    • Relationships
  • Living
    • Trending News
    • Food & Drink
    • Out & About
    • Books
  • Travel
  • Melan-in Business
  • Competitions
Recent Article
  • Image copyright/all rights reserved - My Father's Shadow
    My Father’s Shadow: an emotional story of paternal love and nostalgia
    • 9th February 2026
  • 5 days in New York City as a first-time visitor: What to see and do
    • 12th January 2026
Melan Magazine
  • About
  • Team
  • Press
  • Jobs
  • T & C
  • Privacy
  • Advertise
  • Contact
Copyright © 2017 Melan Mag. All Rights Reserved. DISCLAIMER: We endeavour to always credit the original source of every image we use. If you think a credit may be incorrect, please contact us: info@melanmag.com.

Input your search keywords and press Enter.

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.