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Meet GLORIA, the Newcomer UK Artist Creating Future Black Music
Music

Meet GLORIA, the Newcomer UK Artist Creating Future Black Music

The London-based artist blends future R&B, vogue house and the avant-garde with commentary on the dystopia of modern life.

Interview: Kojey Radical On the Importance of His Dual British-Ghanaian Identity
Music

Interview: Kojey Radical On the Importance of His Dual British-Ghanaian Identity

The British-Ghanaian artist talks about growing up in East London, getting in touch with his Ghanaian heritage and his new project, Cashmere Tears.

Julie Adenuga: "There Are Young Artists In Nigeria Who Are Changing the World"
Arts + Culture

Julie Adenuga: "There Are Young Artists In Nigeria Who Are Changing the World"

In an exclusive interview, the Beats 1 radio presenter opens up about her Nigerian heritage, documenting Homecoming in Lagos, and London being an important hub for afro-fusion sounds.

Kokoroko: "Jazz & Afrobeat Shouldn't Stay Within Our Parents' Generation"
Music

Kokoroko: "Jazz & Afrobeat Shouldn't Stay Within Our Parents' Generation"

We talk to the buzzing London afrobeat group's bandleader about their debut EP and much more.

'I See Theatre as Babylon': Tobi Kyeremateng Is the Producer Celebrating the Impact Black British Youth Have on London Culture
Profiles & Interviews

'I See Theatre as Babylon': Tobi Kyeremateng Is the Producer Celebrating the Impact Black British Youth Have on London Culture

In our conversation with Tobi Kyeremateng, we learn about her upcoming BABYLON Season at the Bush Theatre and what it means to truly champion black and brown voices in creative spaces.

Film Africa 2018 Is a Vibrant Celebration of Cinema from the Continent and the Diaspora
Film + TV

Film Africa 2018 Is a Vibrant Celebration of Cinema from the Continent and the Diaspora

We speak with Film Africa's programmer and producer Tega Okiti about championing African narratives and what to expect from the eighth edition of the festival—currently underway in London.

Finding Your Mother Tongue: A Conversation with Victoria Adukwei Bulley
Arts + Culture

Finding Your Mother Tongue: A Conversation with Victoria Adukwei Bulley

We talk to the acclaimed poet and filmmaker behind MOTHER TONGUES about the unapologetic power of black womanhood and pride in heritage.

Joy Miessi's First Solo Exhibition Is an Ode to the Lessons Our Mothers Taught Us While Braiding Our Hair
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Joy Miessi's First Solo Exhibition Is an Ode to the Lessons Our Mothers Taught Us While Braiding Our Hair

We catch up with the Congolese-British artist ahead of her debut solo show, "Do You Know Your Middle," which is heading to London's 198 Contemporary Arts and Learning.

How African Polyrhythms Are the Root of European Club Music
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How African Polyrhythms Are the Root of European Club Music

We talk to Crudo Volta, creators of the new documentary Yenkyi Taxi, about the deep influence of African polyrhythms.

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