One to watch: Yasmin Finney joins the cast of Dr Who as the new ‘Rose’
Yasmin Finney is joining the cast of Doctor Who as the character Rose in the new series airing…
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Campaigner Sarah Parker Remond honoured with Blue Plaque 130 years later
Sarah Parker Remond is an African American traveller, freedom fighter, intellectual and doctor who finally received her “flowers”…
“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…
On sunscreen, confidence and having a strong identity: Venus Williams
When did you wake up to the importance of good skin care? Tennis champ Venus Williams admits that…
“I’d love to chat with Viola Davis and Michelle Obama” Angie Greaves
Melan Magazine meets radio personality Angie Greaves who talks about life in lockdown, parenting, her new podcast and…
“He didn’t even say goodbye…” Andi Osho on her father’s absence in her life
Actor and writer Andi Osho has bravely spoken about the father shaped hole she has lived with through…
Lockdown stories: This is how I lived through the pandemic UK lockdowns
Tuesday 23 March marks one year exactly since the start of the first lockdown in the UK. For…
When Melan met Folake Olowofoyeku: star of Bob Hearts Abishola
The second series of Bob Hearts Abishola is currently underway in the US where it’s getting rave reviews.…
“I decided to start with a palette that was me”: Viola Davis on authenticity
The importance of being yourself, being authentically you was a theme that ran throughout Viola Davis recent interview…
“Can your demographic afford this?” Kweli TV founder talks to Melan
Kweli TV founder and chief executive officer, DeShuna Spencer talks to Melan about her journey creating a video…
Corinne Bailey Rae opens up – “Failure is a constant partner for me”
Corinne Bailey Rae has opened up about self-doubt and failure in a recent interview, letting us all know…
Comedian Athena Kugblenu awarded Felix Dexter Bursary
Congratulations to stand-up comedian Athena Kugblenu for winning this year’s Felix Dexter Bursary scheme. Now in its third…
10 ways that Kelly Rowland gives us motivation and is living life like a boss!
Chart-topping songstress, fashion icon and inspirational boss lady, Kelly Rowland is a woman unapologetically slaying in her own…
Going back to her journo roots: New Radio host gig for Fleur East
fleur Everything is coming up roses for Fleur East, as the pop star and fitness entrepreneur now adds…
I am the first Black woman to visit every country in the world: Woni Spotts
Achieving a world first is a big deal, usually accompanied by several column inches and TV coverage, but…