Fam! Summer is finally here! While that means you all might be winding down for a few weeks, it’s the complete opposite for me. Those of you who have been following my blog posts know that I joined Spotify’s Sound Up team in March to develop its ‘Behind The Mic program for early-career podcasters. When…
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Listen to (de)CIPHERED: Sylvia Arthur on Diaspora Kids Standing as a Legacy to Our Parents
Read moreSylvia Arthur, the founder of The Library of Africa and the African Diaspora (LOATAD), based in the heart of Accra reflected on her identity as a Black British woman, and…
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The thing about Gina Yashere is…
Read more..well, she seems so unflinchingly HONEST. I’ve believed this to be true for years — ever since I first saw her on TV, strutting and OWNING the stage as she…
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The Pain You Feel Will Propel You Into Your Destiny
Read moreThe words in this blog post title were said by Michael Olatuja. I was interviewing him for my new conversation series, “(de)Ciphered.” Click on the link at the end of…
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I Said What I Said!
Read moreHow many times have you said that to yourself – in your head — or to your friends with all the confidence of a prize boxer? I already know the…
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Deliberate and Afraid of Nothing
Read moreThat’s it. Michaela Coel is the most badass person on the planet. I decided this the moment I saw her exquisite photo for Variety, which was part of the magazine’s…
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Yours Is Comin’!
Read more“Yours is comin”! That’s what one of Daniel Kaluuya’s homies shouted as they celebrated his Oscar win on April 25. Watching Daniel Kaluuya and his crew, which included the musician…
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What do you want?
Read moreI thought I knew what I wanted, certainly career-wise. The work I do informs much of my identity as a left-handed, Glasgow-born, London-raised, Ghanaian woman who loves to travel, and…
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A Brand New Day…?
Read moreI’ve been feeling lighter these days — like the air is shifting and almost dancing around me. It might be ‘cause it’s the season of renewal. Flowers are blooming and…
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Create Space
Read moreI’ve been waiting to share some exciting news with you for a while now, so I’m excited to *finally* announce that I’m joining Spotify to lead its ‘Sound Up: Behind…
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Mama Always Says…
Read moreI can always rely on my mum to cut through the noise. This week, during one of our chats, she did just that as we talked about the firestorm around…
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The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same
Read moreAs we’ve seen through the controversy surrounding Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, women are often labelled as difficult if we take up space. As human beings we all crave connection,…
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You Belong Here Too
Read moreAYEKOOOOOOOO!!!! Ghana turns 64 years old on March 6. It’s a holiday I’ve celebrated ever since I was a kid. I loved knowing that I have roots in the nation…
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A Woman’s Work
Read moreI can barely concentrate on my words as I type. I’m writing this blog post on a Friday afternoon – four days later than planned. I missed my deadline because…
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Doing What I Feel
Read moreAt a recent event for his new book, “Open Water,” British author Caleb Azumah Nelson read an excerpt from it which included a line that was completely arresting. It was:…
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We’ve All Got The Skin For It
Read moreJudas and The Black Messiah: Has Daniel Kaluuya’s Got the Skin For It? My fellow Londoner Daniel Kaluuya has made a habit of playing American Heroes: Chris Washington in ‘Get…
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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).
Read moreI 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)
Read moreReflections 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)
Read moreMy 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)
Read moreMy 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)
Read moreI interviewed Nollywood insiders about the growth of Nigeria’s film industry and it’s cultural impact for GOOD magazine.
