been watching this on repeat

Powerful art project in honour of Grenfell artist Khadija Saye launched by ⁦David Lammy⁩ in Notting Hill 💚🖤 theguardian.com/artanddesign/2…

Podcast: SAFE Black British Men What is the experience of Black men in Britain? Our podcast highlights from #AfricaWrites2019 with Derek Owusu, Yomi Ṣode 🇳🇬, Okechukwu Nzelu and Alex Wheatle. Listen to the full episode here: bit.ly/AW2019Podcasts👂

They take better mirror pictures than me 🥺❤️

The Importance of Free Speech Ayishat Akanbi

Our 1st online event is FINALLY here! 🤩 Join Chikodili is, Jowhor Ile, Rémy Ngamije, Erica Sugo, Irenosen Okojie & @ifeanyiawachie for our 2020 @caineprize conversation! Date: Mon 20 July | Time: 19:00 BST | Tix: FREE Register: bit.ly/AW2020AKOCaine…

We’re excited to be the first event as part of @africawritesuk free online monthly series in response to international lockdown. Join us on Monday 20 July at 19:00 BST for ‘2020 AKO Caine Prize Conversation’. 👉🏿Register now: bit.ly/AW2020AKOCaine…

Twelve months ago I was commissioned to write two children's books for Hodder Education's Rising Stars Reading Planet. It came at a time of deep pain and sorrow. I said yes and chose to write from a place of joy. Now here they are, my joy beaming back at me. I'm so proud of me ❤

Huge congratulations to our Associate Producer, Marcelle Mateki Akita! 🎉 📚 😍

(now back to my social media detox)

Welcome Siana Bangura @TemiMwale Abiola Oni and Marcelle Mateki Akita! We’re discussing reclaiming blackness and what it means to be #LoudBlackGirls #StreathamLitFest

Representation matters.

🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 Irenosen Okojie I really enjoyed tucking into Nudibranch at the beginning of lockdown, it honestly breathed life into my wilting imagination. Thank you for this gift and congratulations. Welcome paperback edition 💫💫

Love this thread of Black feminist writers by Ms. Otoo is not here anymore. 💁🏽‍♀️ looking forward to Sharon's annual lecture next Thursday at 6.30pm and our Q&A afterwards. Join us!

You won’t have to work so hard to be loved by the people who are your destiny.

Join us for this year's #GoetheAnnualLecture with author and activist Ms. Otoo is not here anymore. honouring the visions of black feminist creative authors. 📅19 Nov 2020, 6.30 pm (GMT) 🎙️Q&A with Marcelle Mateki Akita 🧏‍♀️#BSL interpreted 🎫For free, register via ⬇️goethe.de/ins/gb/en/ver.…

Here's a small treat for you 😉 we're proud to announce our latest partnership with Saseni! #AfricaWritesExeter Book Club with #JenniferNansubugaMakumbi ✨ Launching next Tuesday, join us whereever you are to discuss the goodness of #TheFirstWoman📖 Tix: bit.ly/AWEMakumbi

Jobs klaxon! We're looking for a Community Organiser & a Creative Producer Bernie Grant Arts Centre