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…
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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…
“It’s just amazing” says this year’s Afro Hairdresser of the Year
Cementing her position as one of the best hairdressers in the country, celebrated hair stylist, Michelle Thompson was…
Michelle Obama shares ‘message of hope’ to young Black women
During her recent visit to London to discuss her memoir, Becoming, with author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie at the…
Can she have it all? It’s a yes from us on Gifty Louise’s return to the spotlight
After appearing on the UK version of popular talent show The X Factor in 2016, the world was…
When Chimamanda meets Michelle: How to get your hands on tickets…
Earlier in the year when it was announced that former US First Lady Michelle Obama would be publishing…
One to watch: Five minutes with actor, Hainsley Lloyd Bennett
With appearances in two UK prime-time programmes (EastEnders, Casualty), a starring role in gangster movie, King of Crime…
“Splinters Salon? It was like the MOTOWN of Afro hair”: Derek DeCutter
Derek DeCutter Clement. If you don’t know that name, you should. His journey in the Afro hair scene…
‘Expect old school vibes with a fresh twist’ – Shades of Beauty LIVE founder
Unless you have been living under a rock these last few months, you must have heard about Shades…
That time we caught up with the Queen of British Soul: Jaki Graham
As the first black British female solo artist to have six consecutive Top 20 hits, Jaki Graham firmly…
What you need to learn from British Vogue’s first female publishing director
Her job is to manage brands, people and bring in the money! Vanessa Kingori, British Vogue’s Publishing Director,…
Black Panther’s Letitia Wright helps recruit girls into STEM subjects
With her sharp wit, humour and intelligence, (yep, she is officially the smartest person in the Marvel universe),…
Soul powerhouse, Anita Baker honoured at BET Awards
She used her acceptance speech to urge musicians to support each other. R&B singer Anita Baker urged musicians…