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Presenter & @reprezentradio DJ @henrieviii has re Presenter & @reprezentradio DJ @henrieviii has released the latest episode in her three-part docuseries “Is Your Area Changing”, exploring the gentrified areas of Brixton, Peckham & Dalston. This episode in particular, puts the spotlight on our beloved Peckham, home to breakout stars such as John Boyega, Giggs & Rio Ferdinand. The 24 year old speaks to residents (old & new), shop-owners, partygoers and passers by, getting their views on the area, why they love it so much and what they think about the changes in a fun and lighthearted way. The episode’s screening was hosted by @julieadenuga on Monday and has since gained 7k views! 👏🏾🙌🏾💪🏾 Have a watch if you haven’t already and tell us some of your experiences. Is your area changing? 🤔
@edward_enninful shares a photo from 30 years ago @edward_enninful shares a photo from 30 years ago when he was a teenage fashion director for @i_d magazine. 🤩 Since the pic was taken he’s had an incredibly successful career in the fashion industry. Currently bossing the role as editor-in-chief of British Vogue, taking the helm of the famed magazine and shaping a new vision for fashion media — not just in the UK, but globally. This photo screams ‘stay the course of what you’re passionate about and the hard work will pay off’ 👏🏿🙏🏿🙌🏿📸 @bitton
Black Panther Star Letitia Wright & The Long Star Black Panther Star Letitia Wright & The Long Star actress Tamara Lawrance to Star in the chilling true story ‘The Silent Twins’. ____ The Silent Twins is based on the lives of June and Jennifer Gibbons, real-life identical twins, born in the 70s, originally from the West Indies who grew up in Wales. The sisters became known as "the silent twins" because of their refusal to communicate with anyone other than each other. They developed their own language and became catatonic when separated. ___ The script is based on the well-received book The Silent Twins by investigative journalist Marjorie Wallace, and Polish director Agnieszka Smoczynska will bring their story to life.
A brand new season of @topboynetflix has been offi A brand new season of @topboynetflix has been officially announced! 🎉The cast are set to begin filming in Spring 2020. After an incredible return on @netflix , it should come at no surprise that we’ll be seeing more of #TopBoy in the near future 🙌🏿
We’re predicting a massive year for the British We’re predicting a massive year for the British R&B scene and @_tianablake is definitely one to watch. Her debut single ‘Cut Ties’ is a certified nod to the 90s R&B era. A track layered with soulful vocals and a confident delivery. 👌🏿
Clint Dyer becomes the first Black British artist Clint Dyer becomes the first Black British artist to have performed, written and directed a full-scale production at the @nationaltheatre .This time he has co-written and directed “Death of England” a one- man show played by Rafe Spall about a working class Essex boy grieving his racist dad. It’s running at the NT until the 8th of March, so get your tickets while you still can! (And let us know if you’ve seen it. We’d like to hear what you think because... there’s a lot to unpack 😅). Our review will be online soon!
Queen of the South 👑 @shaybomusic has joined th Queen of the South 👑 @shaybomusic has joined the BB family. We look forward to seeing the big moves the talented rapper makes under her new label @blackbutterrecords
Massive congratulations to #ChiwetelEjiofor on win Massive congratulations to #ChiwetelEjiofor on winning outstanding direction in a motion picture at the 51st #naacpimageaward for The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind. Watch it now on Netflix 👏🏿🙌🏿✊🏿#blackbritsdoingbits
@pa_salieu is the 22-year-old rising artist from C @pa_salieu is the 22-year-old rising artist from Coventry whose music taps into his Gambian heritage, effortlessly blending African melodies with the raw sound of UK rap 🔥 ____ 📸 @amzyobr
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