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As Insecure, the multi-award-winning series which has captivated so many of us since 2016 comes to an end,…
“I’m moved and lifted by this recognition”: New Year Honours 2022 list
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Want to know how to be a ‘Carefree Black Girl’? Read Zeba Blay’s book
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Rudie’s Jerk Shack in Brixton Village: tasty food & vibes – Restaurant review
A visit to Rudie’s Jerk Shack in Brixton Village proves that this Caribbean restaurant brand serves up satisfyingly…
Anansi Boys: Everything we know about the Amazon series so far
Amarah-Jae St. Aubyn and Grace Saif join Malachi Kirby and Delroy Lindo on the cast of Anansi Boys, Amazon’s…
Who are the 10 most powerful Black women in this year’s Forbes 100?
African powerhouses Mo Abudu, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Samia Suluhu-Hassan join the niche gathering of Black women in the…
Who’s who in new drama ‘Riches’ dubbed ‘a love letter to Black London?
Deborah Ayorinde, Hugh Quarshie and Sarah Niles have joined the cast of Riches ITV’s upcoming glossy family drama…
16 Christmas foodie gifts: cookbooks, coffee machines to premium rums
Struggling to find a Christmas present for a foodie you know? Check out the Melan Magazine gift list…
A Nigerian medical student’s illustration of a Black foetus goes viral
Aspiring neurosurgeon and medical illustrator, Chidiebere Ibe broke the internet with his illustration of a Black foetus, an…
Reggae songstress Janet-Lee Davies releases first studio album in 8 years
Janet-Lee Davies covers the Johnny Nash classic Pour Sugar on Me for her first single in her upcoming…
How Aunjanue Ellis brought “Queen Oracene” & her impact to the fore
Yes, the film is called ‘King Richard’, but Melan Magazine also stans for ‘Queen Oracene’ played by the…
This Xmas all roads lead to ‘The Wonderful’, Peckham’s answer to the Wizard of Oz
The Wonderful is this year’s Christmas production at Theatre Peckham, a Wizard of Oz meets Black Panther inspired…
How to make a festive sticky Gingerbread Bundt cake: Dish of the week
Deliciously decadent and with Christmassy undertones, this sticky gingerbread cake recipe will make the perfect dessert or teatime…
‘My Skin, Your Skin’ picture book shows it’s never too early to talk about race
My Skin, Your Skin is a new book from Early Years expert Laura Henry-Allain which builds children’s understanding…