Funmi Fetto – ‘We should all be able to look in the mirror and say “this is it”’
Earlier this month, Black Ballad and Waterstones hosted ‘Beauty and Inclusivity’, a panel event that featured one of…
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“I relish the challenge…” June Sarpong new top BBC Diversity Director
Broadcaster, writer and campaigner, and now Director of Creative Diversity at the BBC, June Sarpong MBE has come…
Lola Shoneyin | founder of the biggest book festival in Africa: Ake Festival
Lola Shoneyin is a cultural force to be reckoned with. The award-winning author of The Secret Wives of…
Spotlight on our British Queen of Soul Beverley Knight – 25 Years of music
This year marks 25 years of a stellar musical career for Queen of UK Soul, Beverley Knight. As…
Fashion-forward singer Shingai announced as AFWL2019 brand ambassador
Shingai, legendary frontwoman and bassist of The Noisettes is leading the frontline of this years’ Africa Fashion Week…
A reminder on why Angela Bassett is Queen of the Screen at BFI Southbank
One of the most captivating movie stars of her generation, the great Angela Bassett reigns as Queen of the…
Going back to her journo roots: New Radio host gig for Fleur East
fleur Everything is coming up roses for Fleur East, as the pop star and fitness entrepreneur now adds…
I am the first Black woman to visit every country in the world: Woni Spotts
Achieving a world first is a big deal, usually accompanied by several column inches and TV coverage, but…
Naomi Campbell to be honoured with the prestigious Fashion Icon Award
Passionate, opinionated and simply stunning, Naomi Campbell for us, is the original super model. Showing no signs of…
Baroness Doreen Lawrence receives honour from University of Cambridge
Social justice campaigner, Baroness Doreen Lawrence, has received an honorary degree from the University of Cambridge in recognition…
What Susan Wokoma did next: Channel 4 comedy Year of the Rabbit
Award-winning British actress and writer, Susan Wokoma, is one of our favourites on the small screen having starred…
One to watch: Tomisin Adepeju “Film was my escape… and my education”
Four years after graduating from Ealing’s MetFilm School, 29-year-old Tomisin Adepeju, a Nigerian-British filmmaker has had his films shown at over 150…
What we thought about soul singer, Judith Hill’s West End performances
American singer/songwriter Judith Hill swept into London town last week to give two exclusive performances at iconic West…
Sabrina Washington: “Don’t be afraid to stand out, don’t be afraid of the journey”
Sabrina Washington, the stunning lead singer of Mis-Teeq, noughties female R&B group, has kept a low profile these…
“I’m here to push the boundaries of a woman’s place in music” says Ebony Bones
From her bold work being listed as a favourite top 10 in The Guardian alongside Drake to composing…