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The Floor Mag
Feb 7, 20242 min read
The Floor Mag's January Watchlist
January came hot and heavy with theatrical releases! Here's some of the team's media picks.


Tito Mogaji
Feb 1, 20244 min read
Olivia Smart: Black Stroke | Netflix Documentary Talent Fund
Tito began learning how to swim last year. In conversation with filmmaker Olivia Smart, Tito discusses how Olivia made her 2023 Netflix...


Kesewaa Browne
Feb 1, 20243 min read
Black Cake: "We can be leads and plot drivers"
Charmaine Wilkerson's best-seller Black Cake's screen adaptation is a look at Jamaican representation and family in all its forms.

Ope Oduwole
Jan 28, 20243 min read
4 Takeaways From 'The Kitchen'
Daniel Kaluuya's directorial debut When Complex asked Daniel Kaluuya about his directorial debut, the Get Out actor spoke about the magic...


Shishi Wanj
Jan 19, 20245 min read
Kenya's Netflix Original VOLUME Doesn’t Hit All the Right Notes
Following the success of duology ‘Disconnect’, director Tosh Gitonga is back with the critically acclaimed Netflix original music drama...


Ore Abiona
Jan 11, 20244 min read
How To Survive January With The Cinema
If it is possible to have a favourite bill, then my favourite to pay for is my Odeon Limitless subscription. I take joy in the relatively...


Ada Kalu
Jan 9, 20246 min read
Reimagining Education: Recognising Horror and Art in Nigeria as Archives of Culture and Learning
In October 2022, Nikyatu Jusu’s debut feature film, Nanny premiered at the 66th London Film Festival. Telling the story of Aisha, a...


Kofi Addei
Dec 2, 20235 min read
BAFTA Breakthrough 23: Adjani Salmon
The BAFTA Breakthrough 2023 is here! We spoke to cohort member Adjani Salmon on his comedy series Dreaming Whilst Black.


Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Nov 11, 20234 min read
In Conversation: Amaka Okafor
The Floor Mag chats to Amaka Okafor who plays DS Hasan in Netflix's time bending drama, Bodies.

Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Nov 8, 20232 min read
Words We Write Fest 23: Golda Rosheuvel
Founded by friends Leonie Annor-Owiredu and Hannah Lee, Words We Write Festival entered its third year with special guest, Golda...


Kofi Addei
Oct 25, 20235 min read
BFI's London Film Festival 23
Kofi Addei wraps up his favourites from this years BFI London Film Festival, including festival closer The Kitchen.


Karen Chalamilla
Oct 22, 20239 min read
In Conversation With: Thara Popoola
Poet and screenwriter Thara Popoola’s career has been a slow and steady climb. Poem after poem, then short after short, and more recently...


Ore Abiona
Sep 20, 20234 min read
Everyone And Their Mother Is Re-watching TV Shows.
I am always busy. There have been days where I’ve resigned to that fact – I’ve justified it by explaining (to myself), that I am somebody...


Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Aug 4, 20233 min read
Coming out on top with Champion's Malcolm Kamulete
In conversation with Top Boy actor Malcolm Kamulete on his new role as Bosco Champion in brand new BBC series 'Champion'.

Ore Abiona
Aug 1, 20235 min read
Barbenheimer: A match-made in Hollywood heaven
Like everybody else in the country, I was swept up in the Barbenheimer whirlwind. It’s not the first time two ‘big’ films have been...


Hena J. Bryan
Jul 27, 20238 min read
August Digital Cover: Yomi Adegoke
Yomi Adegoke’s career is one that continues to inspire many young Black-British aspiring journalists, including myself. With an...


Sophie Harman
Jul 14, 202310 min read
In Conversation: The Cast of ITV’s Riches
In a mesmerising collision of business, ambition, family and secrets, ITV’s Riches delves into the lives of a formidable family empire.


Korede Alabi
Jul 8, 20235 min read
Stylist Spotlight: Alizé Demange
Alizé Demange is one of the most in-demand stylists in London right now, with her roster made up of figures dominating the music,...


Sabrina Fearon-Melville
May 19, 20234 min read
In Conversation: Akemnji Ndifornyen (Black Ops 2023)
Akemnji Ndifornyen talks new BBC show Black Ops, being from East London and balancing being a creative in multiple industries.


Joy-Zahara-Bina O
May 17, 20235 min read
In Conversation: Olly Sholotan (Bel-Air S2)
Joy-Zahara-Bina caught up with Bel-Air star Olly Sholotan who plays Carlton Banks in the re-imagining of 90s sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of...
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