Last month Accra’s creative community celebrated the first anniversary of Oroko Radio, the not-for-profit internet radio station based in the capital. Since the radio’s launch at the Freedom StakePark a year ago, it has excelled at its goal of building bridges, spotlighting artists, and being a platform for pushing creatives. For one year, the sonically masterful collective has gone…
Liverpool’s Melodic Distraction is an independent radio station that has been broadcasting sounds since 2017. The station launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign to help the community hub secure a new permanent space. Supported by Dr. Martens on a range of fundraising activities including one-off broadcasts reuniting station alumni, a limited-edition zine and a huge vinyl…
Rebecca Judd is the radio host you can’t help but be drawn to due to her infectious energy and positivity. If you don’t know who Rebecca Judd is yet, where have you been? The 26 year old has worked her way up from work experience in radio to community radio and now Apple Music in…
Claudia Namu, Media Professional and Presenter shares how she changed her narrative by seeking new opportunities. Initially she worked within an industry where she did not feel fulfilled, Claudia made the brave decision to stop working and really focus on breaking into the Media Industry. During this time, she proactively networked with individuals within the…
I first met SlickdotR when I was at ‘Brunel Brunel’ getting my degree, he has great energy and was known on campus as a chilled, fun and multitalented guy. Then a year after we graduated, he approached me to let me know he had been making music. I was shocked! Either my memory is wack…