What The Black Farmer did next…
We have long followed the inspirational story of The Black Farmer, Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones. Famed for his delicious, award-winning…
“I’ve never written comedy before, but it seems like I’ve found my niche!”
Six emerging BME filmmakers from the West Midlands have been given the opportunity to fulfil their creative potential…
Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire: Reviewing Akala’s bestseller
“The book that got me back into non-fiction again”, our Literary Editor, Vanessa Thomas said she read Akala’s…
Why “The Power of Good” is Letitia Wright’s bareMinerals superpower
Black Panther actress Letitia Wright, who became a bareMinerals Global Ambassador earlier this summer, has spoken about what the…
The Voice, A Menu & 100 Wardour St: A night full of soul
We know how draining the working week can be, but here at Melan Magazine, we were lucky enough…
Nubian Skin founder Ade Hassan delivers powerful TEDx Talk
Now approaching its 4th birthday, Ade’s brand Nubian Skin has hit many milestones in just a few years…
Why you need to support the My Haircare Nightmare documentary!
How safe are the beauty products that you use in your hair? Rather than nurturing and protecting your…
Why is there a financial investment gap in Black female-led businesses?
It will come as no surprise to many of you that when it comes to business investment funding,…
Why you should read this ‘raw and honest’ poetry: Every Watering Word
Published last year, Every Watering Word is an extraordinary collection of profound poetry exploring motherhood, femininity, blackness, Christianity,…
Taste the Caribbean and the unbeatable flavours of St. Kitts
The intoxicating Caribbean island of St. Kitts is well-known for its unspoilt natural beauty, sunny skies, warm waters,…
How to navigate the world as a Black, female Christian: Book corner
Throwing light on the narrative of what it’s like to be Black, female and Christian, we highlight two…
The Voice’s Jermain Jackman headlines at iconic Soho club
Your Tuesday nights are about to get upgraded! This September, iconic Soho venue, 100 Wardour will be relaunching…
How The Athenian is bringing finesse to classic Greek street food
Tucked inside hipster Shoreditch, The Athenian brings a taste of Greece to the East End’s hipster food spot,…
What you missed at the inaugural Shades of Beauty Live, 2018
A glorious new hair and beauty show, Shades of Beauty Live, hailed as the UK’s first ‘Black Beautycon’,…
All the style and melanin magic from Africa Fashion Week London 2018
If you are a lover of fashion and fabric inspired by the motherland, there really was only one…