Reading Time: 5 minutes I never would have called myself an activist per se, but I have always strongly desired peace, stability and equality. But the truth is I care. I care enough to take a stand and therefore I am an activist.
I BOOKED MY ENTIRE SOLO TRIP TO PORTO, PORTUGAL ON AIRBNB AND HERE’S HOW IT WENT!
Reading Time: 4 minutes This blog post is all about my first solo trip ever to Porto, Portugal and how I booked the entire trip via Airbnb. Here’s how it went and if I would recommend it.
HOW PORTO, PORTUGAL MADE ME FALL BACK IN LOVE WITH PHOTOGRAPHY
Reading Time: 2 minutes Today, I met a photographer who absolutely loves photography. I know it sounds ridiculous to emphasise a photographer who loves photography. That should be a given, right? It’s in the name. But this guy really loved photography.
HOW TO: RESOURCES TO TEACH YOURSELF THE IGBO LANGUAGE
Reading Time: 4 minutes I am British Nigerian. Which for me means, I am born and raised in England but I am of Nigerian heritage because that is where my parents are from. Finding my own cultural identity has been a long journey because I have never felt British enough to be fully British or Nigerian enough to be fully Nigerian.
BLACK, FEMALE AND CHRISTIAN! I’M A MINORITY CREATIVE
Reading Time: 4 minutes Being part of a subsection of a subsection of a subsection of society (a subsection squared, if you like!) in the creative industry is an interesting and unique experience to say the least.
DO I WANT TO BE PART OF A RACIST BRITISH MEDIA INDUSTRY? RAHEEM STERLING, STORMZY AND MORE…
Reading Time: 3 minutes As a trainee journalist, when people say bad things about the media industry I feel personally attacked. I believe the media is an important part of every society. It should serve as the voice and mirror of the people, reflecting what is happening but also shouting about what should be happening. It is the belief […]
PAULA MELISSA – THE FREELANCE DIGITAL MEDIA SUPERWOMAN
Reading Time: 2 minutes A couple of weeks ago I confirmed a new freelance client. I will be providing social and digital media help, alongside some PR, photography and marketing support.
LISBON, PORTUGAL – TRAVELLING WHILE BLACK AND FEMALE
Reading Time: 5 minutes My sister and I spent four days and four nights in Portugal’s beautiful capital city, Lisbon (Lisboa). We had the best time and I have gone on to christen this little getaway my best trip yet!
DARREN APPIAGYEI: CARVING UP A STORM – GUEST POST
Reading Time: 3 minutes By Chijioke Anosike What do you get when you mix exotic wood with a man who lives for attention to detail? You get In The Grain, Darren Appiagyei’s, product design company which specialises in bespoke wooden pieces to cater to your tastes. In The Grain is a design company which aim is to give unique […]
GATHERING OF QUEENS – WHY WE MUST REFER TO OURSELVES AS QUEENS
Reading Time: 4 minutes There is nothing better than being surrounded by beautiful (inside and out), strong, empowered women – all supporting and motivating each other. – This is what is known as a Gathering of Queens.