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Zowie Kengocha On "Spiral Tape": We All F*ck Up
To say Zowie’s musical career has been a success would be an understatement. Although most people would view this achievement as an...
Tela Wangeci
4 days ago9 min read


Jaz Karis Soars High at her "Safe Flight" London Gig
On Friday, 22nd November, Islington Assembly Hall was bubbling with the presence of over 800 fans eagerly awaiting London's R&B Princess,...
Mary Oluwa
Dec 2, 20242 min read

Xenia Manasseh is Balancing the Scales
On the early morning of a Saturday in September, Xenia is emphatic on our FaceTime call as she tells me about an audio recording she has...
Karen Chalamilla
Oct 16, 20248 min read


25 years: Behind the Curtain of The Lion King
Perhaps one of the most well known Disney films, The Lion King brings people from across the world together. “I can’t believe that’s...
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Oct 13, 20243 min read


Yemi Alade has always been a rebel.
Yemi Alade is a household name. Her breakout song Johnny , released in 2013 instantly secured her place in Afrobeats Royalty. She has now...
Kolade Ladipo
Aug 27, 20246 min read


Winny's Star is Rising
After a stunning debut by way of a self-titled EP, Nigerian singer-songwriter Winny is back with Take Me, featuring Brooklyn-based...
Karen Chalamilla
Aug 15, 20243 min read

Amindi, the Luvr Girl
For her debut project, Nice, Amindi didn’t want to write about romantic love. “You know the Bechdel test? I wanted my project to pass the...
Karen Chalamilla
Jul 17, 20246 min read


DJ Maphorisa Wants You To Keep Dancing
These days, it’s quite rare to enter the dance without hearing the soulful sounds of Amapiano. What started in the townships of South...
Habiba Katsha
Jul 4, 20245 min read

Left Right, and Around the World with Keys the Prince
Many artists come to a crossroad at some point during their career where two options are presented to them; continue to chase the dream,...
Akachi Priscilla Mbakwe
Jun 29, 20244 min read

Joshua Baraka is not afraid of his feelings
In ‘Jolene,’ the opening track in Joshua Baraka’s EP ‘Growing Pains,’ he yearns for an estranged lover; My darling Jolene/ Won’t you come...
Karen Chalamilla
Jun 21, 20248 min read


In Conversation: DB Captures
Daniel Oluwatobi aka DB Captures unpacks his photography journey and music social club ThisChord with The Floor Mag.
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Jun 5, 20244 min read


Kwoli Black: New EP is "the cheapest form of therapy I’ve ever had"
Kwoli Black has a calmness about him that juxtaposes his new EP, ‘CAN I SPEAK?’ With a co-sign from Kojey Radical, having opened for the...
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Apr 3, 20243 min read


In Concert: Rachel Chinouriri
Review of Rachel Chinouriri's headline show at KOKO Camden.
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Mar 9, 20242 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'.
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Aug 4, 20233 min read


In Conversation With: Dare Balogun from Vandelay Radio
In the latest post on Vandezine, the newsletter with updates from the Vandelay radio station crew, co-founder Dare offers some words of...
Karen Chalamilla
Jun 19, 20239 min read


Cross The Tracks 2023 @ Brockwell Park
Reviewing the sold out 2023 edition of Funk, Jazz and Soul festival, Cross the Tracks. Performances from NxWorries, Kelis, Masego and more.
Akachi Priscilla Mbakwe
Jun 7, 20232 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...
Joy-Zahara-Bina O
May 17, 20235 min read


Kelela Album Review: Raven
Album review of Kelela's new 'Raven'. A dance album and a celebration of Blackness and Queerness
Alma Alma
Feb 24, 20233 min read
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