‘Unearthed Narratives’ 5 incredible new films made by 5 black filmmakers, created by a Blackowned film studio, screening now on Sky Arts – sheer excellence
Yes, as the very long title suggests, the incredible DBK studios have just launched their collection of new short films by emerging black filmmakers entitled ‘Unearthed Narratives’. In partnership with Sky Studios,
Revisiting Pieter Hugo’s Alluringly Haunting 2008 “Nollywood” Series
Between the years of 2008 and 2009, travelling into the heart of Nigeria—between the cities of Enugu and Asaba—Pieter Hugo’s retrospective captured the various actors in Nigeria’s movie industry, trailing his lens
‘A Mother’s Tale’ Exhibition – celebrating the legacy of Motherhood
The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is ‘Breaking the Bias’ and in reflection, we could think of no greater example than that of Mothers: first-generation Mothers, migrant Mothers, working Mothers,
Of Serenity and Vibrance: The Colorful Dreams of Annabel Faustin
For French painter Annabel Faustin, her dreamlike paintings served as a form of therapeutic expression, originating from her early work which conveyed subjects of sleeping characters, expressing her own tiredness at the
Black Theatre shows to watch this month
From an interactive dining experience highlighting West Indian stories to a choreopoem exploring Igbo mythology and astral projection, you have to visit these theatre shows this month! * For lovers of Black
The Great Outdoors: Where to go to enjoy London’s unexpected sun
18 degrees in March? Time to back out the grey shorts and white Air Force combo Nature is healing (or it isn’t), but as expected, Londoners are rushing outside to enjoy this
Sistah Space demand justice for Black women affected by domestic abuse
The “Valeries’s Law” petition by community organisation and charity Sistah Space was signed by over 100,000 people and has now been debated in Parliament. But Sistah Space continue their fight. 2 years
GUAP X Netflix Top Boy Mentee Scheme
Learn from some of the talented mentees on Netflix’s “Top Boy Mentee Scheme” as they share unmissable words of advice for emerging creatives Top Boy is no stranger to putting new faces
The Radiant Chaotic Good of Jewel Ham
Olisa Jr. interviews New York artist Jewel Ham on her latest exhibition, ‘i said what i said.’ Interview & Words by Olisa Jr. At 23 years old, the New York artist Jewel
Femme-friendly nightlife spaces to shake a leg at in London
Get ready to skin out at these femme-friendly events – we’ll see you there! London’s nightlife scene is never short of queer and femme-friendly nightlife events. These collectives and initiatives are creating
Bethany Collins’ Art Offered Me Lessons on The Nuances of Self-Conception
The first painting of Bethany Collins’ work I came across was her piece, “Well, They Just Don’t Match Up” II, from her series titled Noise. It was an undoubtedly alluring visual of white spatters
Lifting the veil on International Women’s Day
Gender inequality still exists in Women’s month? Shock horror! Every year, International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated and has been for the past 100 years. Tuesday 8th March 2022 was no different.