Victor Ray is a name that has been steadily rising in the UK music scene. He embodies the ethos of perseverance, self-discovery, and a passion for making meaningful connections through music. His message is clear: every voice matters.
He seamlessly captures melodies across the diaspora, highlighting sounds that connect with generations. British-Angolan, DJ Edott understands and exudes what it means to be the people’s DJ. This international act speaks on studying DJ Tokyo, biggest career moment thus far and answers one of the most significant questions - who is the Michael Jackson of Africa?
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In conversation with Blk Brit, Susan gets candid about her career journey, diverse storytelling, navigating keeping your dreams alive, the importance of networks and divine timing.
From 8th October to 9th November 2024 Opera Gallery presents Orixás: Personal Tales on Portraiture, a solo exhibition by São Paulo-based artist Gustavo Nazareno.
To celebrate the release of the latest album Source, Nubya Garcia takes Jodi Clarke on a walk-through of her youth in Camden, their journey into the jazz scene and Forwards Festival.
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Unlocked announced its year-long programme The Amplify Accelerator to support independent podcasters with essential tools and resources to thrive within the industry.
Leonardo Iheagwam’s SOLDIER teamed up with the Incubator for his first exhibition in London’s west end. “What would Nigerian, Igbo Pop Art look like today?”. The incubator showcased new and previous pieces that were seen by the public by the public for the first time.
Sounds of the Diaspora issue was conceptualised as a campaign to celebrate the impact of our music, locally and globally.
There’s a reason why FLO is labelled as a Gen-Z Destiny’s Child, and this project proves just that, from their musical to storytelling abilities.
Wretch 32 marks a powerful return with single, Black and British featuring Little Simz and Benjamin AD. Released within Black History Month, the ground and boundary breaking artists have unleashed a bold statement that explores the Black British experience.
Discover 9 influential Black British women making waves in UK rap, breaking barriers with their unique sounds, powerful lyrics and cultural impact.
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‘Explores, Inspires and Documents Modern Black Britain.’
BLK BRIT digital platform launched in 2020 which explores, inspires and documents modern Black Britain. We are committed to sharing our stories; providing authentic and truthful snapshots of Black British experiences, platforming creative and editorial content across culture, history, education, fashion, news, lifestyle and more.
Our work includes: Windrush: More than A Generation supported by British Film Institute National Archive and Wray N Nephew. Digital issue, Sounds Of The Diaspora featuring Ayanna, Blue Lab Beats and DJ Edott, and more.
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National Autism Acceptance Month celebrates the uniqueness of autistic individuals. Within our communities, social support and understanding of autism needs to be emphasised.
31 years on, the effects and impact of this tragic event can still be witnessed in the wider community; transmuting collective pain into empowering the Black community through education, support schemes and awareness.
The UK’s capital has undeniably been struck by an affordability crisis, forcing many residents to move elsewhere. Amongst the most vulnerable residents is Britain's Black population with only less than half of Black residents living in London.
Negative social media continues to be rewarded almost at the same rate as positive content. As harmful as this is our engagement with it continues to grow. Why do we choose to engage in content in this way?
Being LGBTQ is at best viewed as a non-existent way of being, or at worst, defined as "insidiously taboo" on the basis of (Christian) religion. I always wondered why.
Black masculinity is often stripped of its lightness, vulnerability and intimacy leaving in its place a more rigid representation of masculinity where heterosexuality and strength is at the forefront. Michael Rhodes comments on why this is and what this means for Black men.
Renowned British-Nigerian fashion designer Walé Adeyemi MBE needs little to no introduction. He offers reflections on the fashion scene past and present, networking laterally before upward, what making a statement really means, and highlighting what he considers a timeless wardrobe staple.