Perhaps it’s time to pull the plug on Africa Unplugged… It’s always good to support groundbreaking events which are set to make a difference. So when Africa Unplugged returned for another year running, AFRONOIRE went along to see what was in store. Hosted by DJ Abass, the event was headlined by just a few of the biggest artists in Africa. The line up included South Africa’s Diamond Platnumz, Nigeria’s finest female singer Tiwa Savage and a highly anticipated performance by one of Nigeria’s lea

AFRICA ART DAILY: Thanks for taking the time to talk to AAD; I know you’ve been incredibly busy of late. You mentioned that you’re in the process of launching your own company The Medium Group, what are the main initiatives of this new venture? And what other projects are you working on? LARRY OSEI-MENSAH: I can’t talk much about the launch, but it will officially launch in May. I’m curating a show in July; it’s about drawing, with female artists from around the world and I’m also developing ot

This week Channel 4 brings you a new one off drama ‘Random’ which stars the accredited actress Nadine Marshall. The program sees Nadine narrating and acting out the inner thoughts of four characters in a Hackney-based Jamaican Family on an ordinary day, whose lives are shattered by the brunt of one random event. Renowned for working in television, film, theatre and on the radio, Afridiziak Theatre News caught up with Nadine to discuss her role in the run up to ‘Random’s’ release, her on going ra

Fela! The remarkable production that illustrates the controversial life and success of afro beat legend Fela Kuti arrives this summer at Sadler’s Wells. In the lead up toward the excitement, we caught up with Sahr Ngaujah a talented actor, musician, theatre director and leading performer before he takes to the stage in London. Olivier award nominee Sahr tells us all about life in front of an audience, his earliest memories in theatre and some of his unique upcoming projects. It’s a pleasure to

As a professional Christian Theatre Company and Youth Theatre, Intermission has been a platform for aspiring actors and actresses since it began, lead by artistic director Darren Raymond, the theatre has provided a stage for many voices and visions. On July 21, 2011 an exciting showcase was held at St Saviours, home to the theatre which opened its doors to an audience for an evening filled with some of London’s talented artists all performing under one roof! It was an exclusive showcase wi

Inspirational YOU was an insightful event for both young and aspiring minds. On Saturday 25th June 2011, London Southbank University played host to budding business experts, fashion and media minds. Who work behind some of the world's top industries in media, marketing fashion and PR, publishing, law, finance and corporate business. The day was jam packed with seminars and workshops delivered by experts and industry insiders, who shared their experiences in life and their career journeys.

It’s not long ago that newly signed afrobeat sensation D'banj surprisingly made his way into the UK Top Ten. Who would have thought that the sounds of 'Oliver Twist' would surface on commercial radio? Well since then, the door has swung open for the Mo’hits Records superstar and it’s given other African artists a chance to follow suit. It’s an arguable debate as to whether this is a new music revolution that could potentially hijack commercial radio and music television channels. With a brief s

Black History Month Edition, October 2012

African Allstar Edition July 2012

My first edition as Editor of Lime Magazine in April 2012

“Magpie Sings The Blues” is a psychological thriller that explores the pursuit of fame and its effects on mental health and sibling rivalry. Directed by Simon Blake, written by Kay Bridgeman and produced by Bridgeman Quinn; Magpie will be screening as part of BUFF SHORTS UK SHOWCASE in association with Channel 4. In 2010, Bridgeman Quinn Productions was formed with Donna Augustin Quinn in New York. Their aim was to produce critically acclaimed outstanding film and theatre. Mainly to help broaden

Unlike any other UK-based web series, Life of Hers focuses on telling the stories of four women of African origin: Kaima, Hodan, Cassandra and Valentine as they navigate young adulthood and the ever-changing course of life. It is an online drama series, exploring the lives and friendships of four millennials from African backgrounds. It showcases their experiences as young women living in the diaspora and explores the complexities as well as the conflicts that can arise between inherited tradit