The Women of The Black British Art Movement by [@tinaramosekongoart]

The Women of The Black British Art Movement by [@tinaramosekongoart]

The Black British art movement was an artistic ideological movement developed in the 80s in Wolverhampton Polytechnic by a group of marginalized young black British artists. Contribution by TINA RAMOS EKONGO. The

The dimensions of Ghana’s creativity that inspired Jae 5, Skepta and Rema

The dimensions of Ghana’s creativity that inspired Jae 5, Skepta and Rema

By Jason Kwame There’s a creative renaissance going on in Ghana. Young and upcoming innovators – from photographers, to directors & stylists – are banding together, collectively using all they have and

The Rise of the Extra-Professional Creative

The Rise of the Extra-Professional Creative

The term extra-professional creative refers to people who have stretched beyond the confines of a professional role into the realms of creativity. Contribution by Emma Hanson. I have coined the term extra-professional

The Reality of a British Chinese Person in the Queer Dating Scene by [@danchanartist]

The Reality of a British Chinese Person in the Queer Dating Scene by [@danchanartist]

POC face discrimination based on their sexual and/or gender identity, as well as their race – For queer British Chinese people, racism is often rooted in fear and sex. Contribution by  Dan Chan. This

What “THEM” shows us about the media’s representation of Blackness by [@imaleeshajay]

What “THEM” shows us about the media’s representation of Blackness by [@imaleeshajay]

For many Black viewers, THEM falls too far on the side of the uneasy. Along with a bulk of media that star Black characters, THEM feels like trauma porn. Contribution by  Aleesha

Inspiring makeup art bloggers to follow in 2021

Inspiring makeup art bloggers to follow in 2021

by Simmi VirdeeMakeup Artist Makeup art is the craze right now. With hundreds of unbelievably talented artists showcasing their fine liner skills with gorgeous makeup looks, alternating from full face art to

Beyonce May Have Made History, But the Best Awards Are Still Reserved for White Artists

Beyonce May Have Made History, But the Best Awards Are Still Reserved for White Artists

‘Many Black artists like Beyonce remain trapped in the narrative of being an “R’n’B” or “Hip Hop” award-winning artist only.’ Contribution by Banseka Kayembe. This year’s Grammy Awards was, as expected, a

Sheedo Studio are the innovators behind clothing labels you can plant

Sheedo Studio are the innovators behind clothing labels you can plant

by Lauren Junestrand Clothing labels usually go unnoticed by consumers. Think about it. What do you, as a consumer, usually do with the label of your newly-bought garment? You probably throw it

The silver (or gold) lining at this year’s Grammys

The silver (or gold) lining at this year’s Grammys

Words by Jason Kwame The 63rd Grammy Awards this week were not without some expected controversy. After all, there’s bound to be when you – like Kanye West protested – bring together

The Secret To Success On Spotify [@spotifyuk]

The Secret To Success On Spotify [@spotifyuk]

Getting on playlists can make or break the success of an artist’s release. If implemented correctly, playlists can generate exponential growth organically, allowing more listeners to discover their music. But done wrong,

8 Women-Owned Brands To Look Out For In 2021

8 Women-Owned Brands To Look Out For In 2021

Designs by Misemi Designs by Misemi was initially created in 2014 to merge Ankara print with Western fashion, Mistura Yusuf made her vision a reality, designing the pieces she didn’t see on

AKS Talks Fatherhood, Culture and Family Contributions on New Single, ‘Parity’ [@AKSonline]

AKS Talks Fatherhood, Culture and Family Contributions on New Single, ‘Parity’ [@AKSonline]

Words By: Matthew Griffiths AKS gives us in-depth insights into the narrative of the “Parity” video and deeper meanings behind 5 lyrical takes from the track. “Every pro has a con” is