Lola Akinmade Åkerström: ‘I have my own way of telling stories!’
In this episode, I talk to photographer and author Lola Akinmade Åkerström. Lola is the author of the novel In…
Sincerely Accra is for everyone…who’s ready’
If you’re looking for insight into a city that has caught the attention of movie stars and tastemakers, Sincerely Accra…
Okay, are y’all listening?!
Review by Elaine Owusu, exclusively for ‘The Cipher’ I’m sure you all remember how stressful the start of the pandemic…
Lessons I’m Taking Into 2022
I’m going to channel Oprah Winfrey to start this post. “What I know for sure"(™) is that 2021 has been…
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“If you think affluent black people or mixed race people shouldn’t qualify for reparations, I have something to tell you” (Independent – UK).
I weigh in on the renewed debate on African-American reparations.
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“As a Brit living abroad, I’ve watched Brexit unfold this week — and decided to delay my return” (Independent – UK)
Reflections on the push to delay Britain’s exit from the EU — better known as Brexit
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“If Bernie Sanders wants to do better with voters of colour, here’s where he needs to start” (Independent – UK)
My thoughts on Bernie Sanders and his relationship with voters of color
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“I’m Black and British. The Royal Wedding Left Me Conflicted.” (GOOD.is)
My take on the celebration of Meghan Markle’s heritage at the Royal Wedding
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“Welcome To Nollywood, Nigeria’s Booming Movie Industry” (GOOD.is)
I interviewed Nollywood insiders about the growth of Nigeria’s film industry and it’s cultural impact for GOOD magazine.