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bell hooks' inner reinvention in 'Bone Black'

Sep 254 min read

bell hooks' inner reinvention in 'Bone Black'

In the foreword of Toni Morrison's sixth novel, Jazz, she writes, "I had written novels in which structure was designed to enhance...

Director Monique Touko believes working with Black Creatives is "essential".

Sabrina Fearon-Melville

Sep 184 min read

Director Monique Touko believes working with Black Creatives is "essential".

Director Monique Touko talks working at the Royal Court on Tife Kusoro's afro-surrealist play G.

Rema The Rave Lord Comes To Life in 'HEIS'

Karen Chalamilla

Jul 124 min read

Rema The Rave Lord Comes To Life in 'HEIS'

In November, 2023 Rema became just the fifth afrobeats artist to sell out the 20,000 capacity O2 Arena London. This feat followed an...

'My Father's Fable' weaves together the complexities of adulthood

Mary Oluwa

Jul 12 min read

'My Father's Fable' weaves together the complexities of adulthood

In 'My Father's Fable,' Faith Omole presents a very moving exploration of identity, grief and self-discovery.

'Everything I Own' is masterful storytelling in a monologue.

Mary Oluwa

Jun 302 min read

'Everything I Own' is masterful storytelling in a monologue.

'Everything I Own' is more than a monologue; it’s a vivid tapestry of the trials and triumphs of being Black in Northern England.

On Her Dopamine-Infused-Debut, Normani Finally Breaks Out

Nicolas-Tyrell Scott

Jun 255 min read

On Her Dopamine-Infused-Debut, Normani Finally Breaks Out

In her years following Fifth Harmony’s impending 2018 split — foreshadowed in original member Camila Cabello’s split a year or so prior —...

Review: Candice Carty-Williams' Queenie TV adaptation is female-driven and proud!

Sabrina Fearon-Melville

Jun 122 min read

Review: Candice Carty-Williams' Queenie TV adaptation is female-driven and proud!

Reviewing Candice Carty-Williams' Queenie in its Channel 4 TV adaptation starring Dionne Brown

Challengers: "backstabbing, scheming, smack-talking, dirty macking, adultery..."

Ore Abiona

Apr 273 min read

Challengers: "backstabbing, scheming, smack-talking, dirty macking, adultery..."

"Luca Guadagnino has never been one to shy away from attempting to turn his audience on. " Ore unpacks Zendaya's latest role as Tashi Duncan

Sabrina Fearon-Melville

Apr 255 min read

April/May Theatre Reccs

From rival Brontes to trips to New York, there's a show for everyone as April ends and May begins.

Banel and Adama: The best love story of the year is a Black film you haven’t even heard of.

Ayan Artan

Apr 114 min read

Banel and Adama: The best love story of the year is a Black film you haven’t even heard of.

Ayan Artan delves deep into the Senegalese directorial debut 'Banel and Adama' by Ramata-Toulaye Sy.

Sabrina Fearon-Melville

Mar 92 min read

In Concert: Rachel Chinouriri

Review of Rachel Chinouriri's headline show at KOKO Camden.

This Week In Theatre: Shifters and The Big Life

Sabrina Fearon-Melville

Mar 33 min read

This Week In Theatre: Shifters and The Big Life

This Week In Theatre we're reviewing the revival of 20-year-old, The Big Life as well as the debut play Shifters.

The Floor Mag

Feb 72 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.

Black Cake: "We can be leads and plot drivers"

Kesewaa Browne

Feb 13 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.

A Literary Extravaganza: Reviewing The Black British Book Festival

Tasnim Tayo

Nov 29, 20232 min read

A Literary Extravaganza: Reviewing The Black British Book Festival

Literature writer, Tasnim Tayo reports on attending the Black British Book Festival in October 2023.

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.

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.

Red Pitch: Friendship, footie and funny moments

Kesewaa Browne

Sep 26, 20232 min read

Red Pitch: Friendship, footie and funny moments

Through a Twix bar and a tropical juice box get a glimpse into Omz, Joey and Bilal’s worlds in Tyrell Willams's Red Pitch.

Sabrina Fearon-Melville

Aug 17, 20234 min read

In Conversation: Taylor-Dior Rumble

Being listed as #Merky Books’ first ever RomCom isn’t a small feat, but Taylor-Dior Rumble has always had Merky in her sights.

Chemistry, Cooking & Careers: 'Accidentally in Love' by Danielle Jackson

Tasnim Tayo

Aug 17, 20233 min read

Chemistry, Cooking & Careers: 'Accidentally in Love' by Danielle Jackson

A scorching Chicago summer of working and playing hard. Could there be an opportunity to stumble into love?