Byoo Tee Ñuul captures Alima, Pape and Malick in Dakar, Senegal as they explore its seaside, markets, streets and more, whilst stylishly dressed by African designers. See the full editorial below: Photographer Sara StalonCreative Director Koura-Rosy Kane Photo & CD Assistant Aminata Sy Beauty Caroline Onguene, at Look Sur MesureModels Alima Diop from AMY Management,…
696 is iconic in Black British music for the wrong reasons but Adem Holness has shown it is an interesting and important lens to look at music through. The Horniman Museum is not necessarily a space you would automatically think of for music but you should, and programmes like the 696 Festival are reasons why.…
You’ve probably heard that ego is the downfall of man but have you ever heard that Ego Kills? Ego is one of those things that gets a bad rep a lot of the time and Ego Kills sounds like it falls into that same school of thought. It turns out however that for Avelino ego…
Kida Kudz continues to show he’s a force to be reckoned with ahead of the release of his new project. If you don’t know Kida Kudz you’ve probably been living under a rock as his run from around 2018-2019 gave him not only some of his biggest hits but saw him working with some of…
By Hrishika Maniar Whether it’s Navalny’s protests in Russia, or Black Lives Matter protests elsewhere, the world is united in creating a cultural shift – to build a future which is inclusive, embracing, and encompassing of differences. Culture can be used as a tool to separate people, or to unite them. Russia has long struggled…
South London has a reputation but a new wave of artists including DC are changing that perception. DC is a man with a plan and someone who you’ve probably been hearing about for years but not always seeing front and centre. This is all down to his ethos of staying true to himself and creating…
We caught up with Gabzy to talk his latest EP Malone and more. Gabzy is a name that should be on your list of ones to watch. Sonically he sits in his own space and drifts between R&B, Alte, and Afrobeats and despite having been around for a little while it wasn’t until 2020 that…
Inspired by the aesthetic of alternative R&B singer/songwriter JiuLing, photographer Angela Ogunfojuri captures the singer styled in leopard prints, furs and candy pinks reminiscent of 90s RnB style. Set against the iconic brutalist Alexandra and Ainsworth Estate, the fits feature upcoming Black designers such as Khula and Deborah Nzebele. Hailing from South East London, JiuLing…
In our ongoing collaboration with Our Maison, a platform created to amplify premium designers of African and Caribbean descent, we explore the origins of designers of African descent, creating contemporary full looks that merge modern designs with traditional African accessories and wares. Models Tes and Oyin Styling Felicia BrownMUA Fey Adediji Hair Danielle Igor Concept/Creative…
In 2021 clothing and style will shift more than ever before to a focus on dressing for ourselves rather than for the gaze of others. Clothes are a form of communication , how you dress can communicate to others your mood, your values and what or who you identify with as well as reflecting your…