How this children’s author fought leukaemia and found a new passion
Venessa Taylor is a former assistant headteacher with a passion for improving literacy rates in young boys and…
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Naomi Campbell at 50: Celebrating an unapologetic, multifaceted Queen
In the week she celebrated turning a half-century we take a look at all the reasons why we…
“I would do everything the exact same way again” – Spotlight on Jessica Huie
Jessica Huie MBE is a publicist, speaker, entrepreneur, mother and author. For the longest time we’ve been fascinated…
Andi Osho opens up on getting started in comedy and writing her new book
Andi Osho is an award-winning writer, performer and filmmaker who has created her own path in the entertainment…
10 things we learned about Rihanna from her British Vogue interview
When she first burst on to our radar as a pop starlet back in 2005, we don’t imagine…
Meet Madam C.J. Walker’s daughter ‘A’Lelia’ aka the Joy Goddess of Harlem
Okay, by now you’ve most probably watched the Netflix mini-series Self Made. If you haven’t you really should…
She did it first: Jennifer Hosten, the first Black woman to win Miss World
A few months ago, the world rejoiced at the news that beautiful Black queens now sat on five…
Yvonne Orji secures her own HBO comedy special and we’re here for it!
During our exclusive interview with Insecure actress Yvonne Orji, she confidently put it out there in the universe that…
Comedian Athena Kugblenu awarded Felix Dexter Bursary
Congratulations to stand-up comedian Athena Kugblenu for winning this year’s Felix Dexter Bursary scheme. Now in its third…
Five times Brandy’s lyrics proved to be the perfect soundtrack to our lives
Since bursting on to the R&B music scene with her self-titled album in 1994, Brandy has proved her…
10 ways that Kelly Rowland gives us motivation and is living life like a boss!
Chart-topping songstress, fashion icon and inspirational boss lady, Kelly Rowland is a woman unapologetically slaying in her own…
Spotlight on Debbie Korley: RSC star playing Mercy Pryce in The Whip
The Whip is a provocative new play which tells the story of the multi-billion pound pay off to…
“I hope they love South Africa like I do”, new BBC doc for Oti Mabuse
Oti Mabuse, TV presenter and Strictly Come Dancing regular, has landed a BBC One special called Oti’s South…
Spotlight on: Celeste, soulful powerhouse wins BBC’s Sound Of 2020
If you haven’t heard the entrancing vocals of Celeste yet, you soon will. The British-Jamaican soul singer has…
Spotlight on Tiffany King: “Make your own opportunities in life.. don’t wait”
Tiffany King is a veteran theatre maker with a 16-year career under her belt that has seen her…