Accelerating Epiphanies: The Work of ‘Gangologist’ Raymond Douglas
By Tommy Evans Raymond Douglas is one of the UK’s leading thinkers and “doers” around reducing gang violence. A prolific social entrepreneur, Douglas has…
Narratives
Africa Does Not Know Me
By Rumbi Makanga I cannot help but spend time thinking about my identity. Finding yourself immersed in a culture that is at the same time…
The Adventures of a Victorian Troublemaker: Henry Sylvester Williams
By Abena Clarke His name* may have slipped through the annals of history but Henry Sylvester Williams was a man whose work back in…
A Journey from France to the River Maroni: An interview/ photo essay with William Barylo
Tommy Evans meets fellow postgraduate researcher and creative William Barylo to discuss his photographic documentary chronicling the lives and culture of the Bushinengue people, descendants of…
The Global Soul: A Short Chat with Angelique Kidjo
By Johny Pitts Depending on who you speak to, Angelique Kidjo is more than just a musical icon, but one of the ‘top 100…
Edna Adan: Afropean’s First Lady
By Tommy Evans One of my heroes in the Afropean universe, Edna Adan, recently took to the stage at the Southbank Centre as part…
Notes from a Swedish Summer
By Nina N. Yeboah One could spend an entire hour roaming the streets of Södermalm in search of a good pastry shop and come…
Short Story: A Life in Boxes By Olivier Gbezera
He had not opened the boxes in ages, and had forgotten how many were there. He had wanted to go through them, but hadn’t…
Pandora’s Box UK Tour and Writer Competition
Winner of the Best Playwright awards at the Nigerian Entertainment and Lifestyle Awards and the African Film Awards in 2012, and shortlisted for the…
Black and Belgian: Navigating Multiracial Identities in Ghent, Belgium
By Walter Thompson-Hernandez Introduction What does it mean to be Black and multiracial in Belgium? How does sub-Saharan African culture and experiences impact the…