Join the hair care revolution: popup event
Calling all hair and beauty addicts! Are you frustrated with the low numbers of people of colour who…
Out & About
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Don’t miss the Women of the Lens festival
A UK-based festival to showcase the work and challenge perceptions of black women and women of colour in…
Upcoming movies to look out for this autumn/winter!
We’re pretty big movie buffs here at Melanmag Towers and with the weather turning decidedly cooler, there’s nothing…
Reviewing Dreamgirls the musical
Releasing a rollercoaster of emotions, Dreamgirls is nothing short of a night of soul and dazzling performances from…
Out & About Special: Black History Month 2017
Black History Month, the annual programme of events highlighting the contributions of African and Caribbean communities is celebrating…
Out & About 26th August to 26th September
Events London Mezcal Week! 11 to 17 September 2017 Lovers of the Mexican alcoholic beverage, Mezcal are in…
What’s the buzz around SheLeadsAfrica? Head to SheHive London
We’re pretty big on entrepreneurship and seeing women succeed in achieving their ambition to run their own businesses…
Celebrating Black Magic!
It’s not just state-side that black girl magic is reigning strong. On this side of the pond, we…
10 things you didn’t know about Notting Hill Carnival…
One of the most joyous and cultural festivals in the word, Notting Hill Carnival is just around the…
What you missed at the first ever Shout Out Live Festival
After months of careful preparation, the cream of black podcasters came together on Saturday 5 August 2017 in…
The Best New Movies To Watch This Summer 2017
Whether you’re ready to laugh, cry, flinch, cheer or feel somewhat frustrated, Melan Mag has prepared a list…
Best looks and swag from Afropunk London 2017
Afropunk festivals are not known for attracting the shy, retiring types, and this year’s event at Printworks in…
Africa Utopia 2017 was lit!
Africa Utopia, the annual festival celebrating the arts and culture of one of the world’s most dynamic and…
Africa Utopia returns to the Southbank Centre
Returning to the Southbank Centre for its fifth year running, the popular Africa Utopia comes back with a…
Get tickets to the next Jason’s Little Kitchen
We have been supporters of Jason’s Little Kitchen, a wonderful Supper Club, run by Jason Obeng, for a…