Chewing Gum Dreams: Exploring a fresh take on girlhood, womanhood
As the new Chewing Gum Dreams play kicks off this autumn, the show’s actress and director give an…
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Reviewing Possession: “Plantation-based thriller with a side of the supernatural”
Possession: Sky’s 5-part TV series, connects the brutal and supernatural story of enslaved inhabitants in a Jamaican plantation…
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…
Aisha film review: Letitia Wright’s asylum seeker is “dignified and tenacious”
Aisha starring Letitia Wright is the trauma filled journey of Aisha Osagie, a Nigerian asylum seeker desperate to…
Because of them we can: Celebrating Pam Grier and her iconic legacy
A new BFI season will explore how “Queen of Blaxploitation” Pam Grier helped shape cinema, feminism and perceptions…
Will Packer on ‘Beast’ and why he chose to cast a dark-skinned Black family
Will Packer: “This idea of a Black father and Black daughters at the centre of the movie Beast…
Reviewing Beast: Idris Elba versus a rogue 600lb lion, who will win?
Beast movie: How far would a father go to protect his daughters from a vengeful and murderous lion…
Keke Palmer: “This is my 20th year in the industry and I’m still so excited”
Lightyear star Keke Palmer talks to Melan Magazine about her career, why she speaks out about health issues…
Mr. Malcolm’s List: First look at the latest regency romance drama
The trailer for Mr. Malcolm’s List has dropped and fans of romantic period dramas like Netflix’s Bridgerton are…
Jennifer Saayeng: “I’ve played a lot of roles wearing wigs!”
Actress Jennifer Saayeng speaks exclusively to Melan Magazine about her role in Ridley Scott’s Raised By Wolves. When…
Black Love at Kiln Theatre: A modern musical on sibling love & strife
Chinonyerem Odimba’s Black Love musical play is a stimulating celebration of sibling love and the challenges of navigating…
“I’m here to encourage” – Anni Domingo is the new chair of Theatre Peckham
Actor, director, author and Shakespeare scholar Dr Anni Domingo is the new chair of Theatre Peckham, the award-winning…
Nollywood to the world: What’s good on Netflix Nigeria right now
Comedies, movies, documentaries and thrillers; here’s the Melan Magazine roundup of what to watch on Netflix Nigeria right…
Cynthia Erivo and Danny Sapani to host the 2021 Black British Theatre Awards
Cynthia Erivo, Grammy, Tony and Emmy Award-Winner and Black Panther, Star Wars and Killing Eve actor Danny Sapani…
Yvonne Orji on Vacation Friends, working with Oprah and wild friends
Yvonne Orji talks exclusively to Melan Magazine about friendships, the importance of self-care and what’s next during an…