A Black British Girl's Perspective of a Global Village
I do love a bit of healthy competition, so when I was caught in discussion between Romanian-born visual artist and writer Mariana, and Japanese-born interior designer Tamika, challenging each other to a 'gyoza competition' to show of their strongest culinary skills, well, I couldn't resist but to encourage it! And the results a couple of weeks later,... Continue Reading →
On a visit to James Barnor's home, I was treated to a history lesson of Ghanaian and British culture dating back to the 50's when the 86yr "Ever Young" photographer began his career and became Gold Coast's first newspaper photographer and later on the first to introduce colour processing to newly Independent Ghana. James Barnor shared... Continue Reading →
So you know when you've had an idea lingering in your head for a while, and you finally come to your senses that it's about time you did something about it? Well, that was me today! I've had the idea for a while to create a webseries/vlog about my travel experiences... And even though I... Continue Reading →
It's been a super slow start to the year, and I guess with this being my first post of 2016 I have to extend a Happy New Year to you all!! (Sorry for the tardiness -I'll fill you in on the dramas, losses and gains in another post!) Despite the slow start to the year,... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/6AmnH2BJ9JY Interview with Socio-Cultural Movement for Haitian Workers (MOSCTHA) human rights lawyer Genaro Rincón (Spanish), with proposal writer and translator Zahid Alan Perez. #TheRaceIsOver is a series of interviews on the topic of racial equality. An open forum allowing a safe space to discuss delicate subjects revolved around race. Let's start talking about it. #BlackHistoryMonthUK
https://youtu.be/OZGBdNY6xJc Since opening its doors in a basement location in HapJeong 합정, Brown club aka Brown Soul / Seoul has continued to provide a service offering locals and visitors alike a haven for hip-hop, funk, soul and R’n’B in South Korea's capital. I had the opportunity to experience "Hip-Hop" culture in Seoul earlier this year... Discovering... Continue Reading →
Fred Kuwornu has started a movement, perhaps without even intending to. But then again, that's to be expected of the Italian-Ghanaian filmmaker and activist whose films 18 IUS SOLI and Inside Buffalo, examine issues of race, ethnicity, and national identity in Italy's contemporary multi-cultural setting. What the filmmaker of Blaxploitalian; his latest documentary film to be... Continue Reading →
https://vimeo.com/56745606 Hip-hop, R&B, Dancehall, and Funk in Seoul, South Korea. Get there: Hapjeong Station 합정역 (Line 2, 6), Exit 5 Check out blog posts coming next: "Brown Seoul: Hip-Hop culture in South Korea’s capital" interview with Brown part-owner and Hip-Hop dancer, DJ Locksoul "Seoul Nights: from Whiskey Sours at B28 to Hip-Hop at Brown" My weekend... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/a0F8ckveE2c When Guylene Solon turned up at my door step a couple of days ago with more than just a suitcase, I knew this would be an opportunity to utilise her talent (of which she has many) in collaboration with #Art4ChangeHaiti. Seeing her Kora (an African harp) carefully unpacked from its durable casing (where Guylene travels,... Continue Reading →
On the streets of Soho with award-winning photographer Daniele Tamagni… When Daniele Tamagni's in town, I don't need much of an excuse to catch up with the "Gentlemen of Bacongo" photographer. I've known Tamagni, who shot pictures for my portfolio back in the days when I used to model, for over 8 years. Yet despite the critical acclaim... Continue Reading →
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