South Africa’s first black female Fighter Pilot.
Major Mandisa Nomcebo Mfeka: Breaking Barriers as South Africa's First Black Female Fighter Pilot
BWSMNovember 7, 2023
Africa Herbs to the World
Africa Herbs to the World: Exploring the Rich Botanical Heritage of the Continent
BWSMMay 31, 2023
Senegal the true home of Jollof Rice
UNESCO has officially recognised Senegal as the origin of Jollof rice, also known as Ceebu jën in Senegal, settling a long-standing debate between West African nations Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal.
BWSMJanuary 27, 2023
Untold: The Golden Age of Africa | Emmanuel Kulu, Jr. | TEDxAliefStudio
"As a human society, we cannot continue to ignore the contribution of Africa to the modern day. Science and biblical studies give irrefutable evidence that all civilization started in Africa.…
BWSMDecember 5, 2022
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
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
‘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
AFRICANS MASSACRED AT MOROCCAN MELILA BOARDER TO PREVENT THEM FROM EMIGRATING TO SPAIN
Video footage has emerged and is circulating on social media of the massacre of hundreds of Africans at the Melilla border. On June 24 the world woke up to the…
BWSMJune 27, 2022
Hospital mural pays tribute to African women’s contributions to the NHS
A vibrant new mural spotlighting the role African women have played in the British health service has been unveiled at Charing Cross Hospital. The work, by Bristol-based artist Michele Curtis,…
BWSMJune 22, 2022
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
- Editor’s Letter May 2026
Freedom of speech has always sounded simple in theory — but who really has the freedom to speak without consequence? This month, we examine the true cost of having a voice across the Black diaspora, from code switching and economic power to censorship, accountability and resistance. A thought-provoking reflection on who is heard, who is protected, and who pays the price for speaking out. Read the full article now. - Black Parenting: Discipline as Protection
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 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.
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 Purpose
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.
