Author Carlisle Richardson “I want to tell accurate Caribbean stories”
Carlisle Richardson, the author of The Soft Underbelly, says he wrote his debut novel for fans of crime…
The Soft Underbelly: Add this Caribbean based crime-thriller to your TBR pile
The Soft Underbelly is a high-energy novel for fans of crime fiction and spy thrillers set in the…
June 2026 Melan Out & About: Everything you need to see and do
Check out the Melan Magazine June Out & About roundup if you’re looking for a roundup of events,…
Renaming PCOS to PMOS: Experts tell us everything you need to know
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is now known as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS); a name which more accurately…
Bereaved parents urge Government to reduce baby loss inequalities
Up to 1,616 Black and Asian babies could have been saved over a five-year period if they’d had…
Wahala: six-part BBC drama begins filming with authentic, stellar cast
Screen icon Genevieve Nnaji joins Adelayo Adedayo, Deborah Ayorinde, Cush Jumbo and Susan Wokoma in new BBC drama…
Heard x Akoko food review – “burgers with bold West African flavours”
What did we think of the Akoko burger, the main headliner in the West African flavours-inspired Heard x…
Michael: “a perfect reminder of his impact and legacy” – film review
Michael is the cinematic biopic of the early life (and early adulthood) of music legend and superstar Michael…
Sporting Equals Awards celebrate Black athletes in a historic night
Rugby legends Maggie Alphonsi MBE, Sadia Kabeya MBE and BADU Community CIC were among the big winners at…
First look at designers for Africa Fashion Week London 2026 (AFWL2026)
Famed for foreshadowing emerging UK based designers of African fashion, AFWL2026 has unveiled David Wej, House of Estree,…
My Father’s Shadow: an emotional story of paternal love and nostalgia
Starring Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, My Father’s Shadow is a moving award-winning period drama set in Nigeria which follows the…
5 days in New York City as a first-time visitor: What to see and do
New York City holds a well-deserved spot as one of the most exciting cities to visit with its…
Wicked: For Good – “I’m going to see the Wizard”: watch the trailer
Wicked: For Good – the smash hit musical hit sweeps into cinemas later this month so watch the…
Who took centre stage on the biggest night in Black British Theatre?
Beverley Knight, Shifters, Lynette Linton and Arinzé Kene led the outstanding roster of winners at the Black British…
Autistic: Leaping Over Walls While Living with Autism: book review
Elsie Rogers’ book, Autistic Leaping over Walls While Living with Autism, tells her journey of raising her autistic…