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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.
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Aug 18, 20234 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?
Tasnim Tayo
Aug 17, 20233 min read


@ Lyric Hammersmith: School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play
Lyric Hammersmith's 'School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play takes it's audience 3000 miles away from hectic London to Ghana.
Kesewaa Browne
Jul 8, 20233 min read


Dear England Review - Who knew football could be compassionate?
Dear England is a story of the turbulent game of football; and England’s legacy within it.
Ilayda McIntosh
Jul 5, 20232 min read

Diving Deep Into 'The Fishermen' by Chigozie Obioma
A review and analysis of Chigozie Obioma's 'The Fisherman'. A tale about family and the fantastical.
Tasnim Tayo
Jun 29, 20232 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


Review: For Black Boys @ Apollo Theatre
Review of Ryan Calais Cameron's 'For Black Boys' which is currently running at West End's Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Ave.
Sabrina Fearon-Melville
Apr 24, 20232 min read


In Conversation: Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini
In conversation with Writer Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini about their play 'Sleepova' which is currently running at Bush Theatre.
Sayo Olu
Mar 23, 20233 min read


Review: Creed III
Handing Michael B Jordan the directorial keys to the Creed franchise has proven to be a masterstroke.
Gerry Otim
Mar 3, 20232 min read


Kel-P Album Review: Bully Season Vol.1
Unpacking producer Kel-P's album 'Bully Season Vol.1' with The Floor Mag.
Andrea Nzeribe
Mar 3, 20232 min read


Review: BNXN @ indigo at The O2
In the final week of November I was invited down to indigo at The O2 to see afro-fusion star BNXN (formerly known as Buju) perform. It...
Andrea Nzeribe
Dec 23, 20222 min read


Review: 'Someday, Maybe' by Onyi Nwabineli
Some books you can’t put down similar to the way you can’t tap out of life. You want to wake up again in the world you have dove into...
Georgina Uwaifo
Dec 11, 20223 min read
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