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Sierra Leone refugee rocking the male dominated music industry

China L’One was a 13 year old refugee when she came to the UK. Now she has enjoyed multiple awards for breaking barriers as the first woman to set up…

BWSMOctober 4, 2022

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South Africa’s Thebe Magugu features in the V&A’s

FASHION IN MOTION SERIES FASHION IN MOTION SERIES Magugu will be the next featured designer in the V&A’s Fashion in Motion series. Held in the V&A’s Raphael Court on the…

BWSMOctober 1, 2022

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An interview with Eli Anderson

As we celebrate Black History Month in the UK in 2022, the adage is apt in describing narratives about Africa and its scattered diasporas in response to centuries of colonialism and…

BWSMSeptember 28, 2022

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‘AFRICA FASHION’ EXHIBITION

A spotlight on Britain's colonial history through art Written by Diahanne Rhiney It was great to be out to celebrate the first ever dedicated ‘Africa Fashion’ exhibition looking at the sartorial…

BWSMJuly 17, 2022

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Victoria & Albert Museum to launch landmark Africa Fashion exhibition 2 July 2022 – 16 April 2023

45 designers from over 20 African countries will feature in a landmark Africa Fashion exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Tickets are now on sale for the…

BWSMJune 16, 2022

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Shiloh PR to work with the V&A Museum

The Victoria & Albert Museum has appointed Shiloh PR to support its Africa Fashion exhibition campaign. We’ll be working with the museum’s team to support their drive to increase the…

BWSMMay 13, 2022

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Kush Cinema

Kush Cinema Join the revolution

BWSMApril 28, 2022

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Voices Of Black Opera

Voices Of Black Opera Black opera singers in Britain are not yet among the biggest names in classical music, but they are shaping the contribution to Opera in Britain. This…

BWSMJanuary 31, 2022

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11 black opera singers you should know about

From the stars currently dominating the opera stage, to those who shaped music history – we celebrate 11 great voices.

BWSMJanuary 20, 2022

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Letting Go of Toxic People, Even If it’s a Family Member

If you do an honest assessment of your family relationships and one or two people keep showing up because of the terrible way they make you feel, it might be time…

BWSMJanuary 16, 2022

Black Parenting: Discipline as ProtectionApril 5, 2026
They call it harsh. They rarely call it what it is. Black parenting has long been judged without context, misunderstood as severity rather than seen as protection. But in a world where Black children are too often viewed through a harsher lens, discipline becomes something deeper than control. It becomes preparation. It becomes survival. In the wake of events on Clapham High Street, the question of parenting has once again taken centre stage. But before we ask where the parents are, perhaps we should ask what they are up against. This piece explores the truth behind Black parenting, the tension between protection and perception, and the shift towards healing in a world that still demands resilience.
Editor’s Letter April 2026April 5, 2026
We need to talk about the truth behind being overqualified and underpaid. As we step into a new financial year, the same uncomfortable question keeps resurfacing: Who really benefits from our labour—and at what cost? From pay gaps to invisible work, from limited representation to the constant pressure to prove ourselves, the economics of being Black is lived every day. This month’s Editor’s Letter breaks it down with honesty, evidence, and urgency. Read on, because naming the truth is the first step to changing it.
The Homecoming, as MOBOs marks 30 years with epic celebration.April 2, 2026
It was a night of legacy, star power and cultural pride as the MOBO Awards marked an incredible 30 years with a landmark celebration in Manchester. Bringing together global icons like Pharrell Williams, Estelle and Tiwa Savage, the milestone event proved why the MOBOs remain a cornerstone of Black music and culture. At the heart of it all was Estelle’s powerful homecoming, a full-circle moment that perfectly captured the spirit of an evening dedicated not just to honouring the past, but shaping the future.
Mayor Margaret Greer’s Gala Unites Enfield in PurposeMarch 16, 2026
Mayor Margaret Greer’s Charity Gala was more than an evening of elegance—it was a powerful celebration of community, heritage, and purpose in the heart of Enfield. As the borough’s first Black woman of Caribbean heritage to serve as Mayor, Cllr Greer brought together residents, leaders, and supporters for a night dedicated to uplifting vital causes and strengthening the spirit of unity. Read how this unforgettable evening reflected the power of representation, resilience, and the collective strength of the Enfield community.
Five Black Women. Five Bodies of Water. And a History We Can No Longer IgnoreMarch 15, 2026
The Silence is the Story Five Black women. Five bodies of water. And a national conversation that barely registered a ripple. In this searing and vital piece, Dr Diahanne Rhiney, Editor in Chief of Black Wall St Media, confronts the uncomfortable historical pattern of how Black women’s lives are valued and often made invisible by the systems meant to protect them. From the tragic disappearances of Blessing Olusegun and Samaria Ayanle to the urgent necessity of economic sovereignty as a form of safety, this article is a call to action for visibility, protection, and the refusal to let history repeat itself. Read the full article below to understand why we must say their names.