August 11th, 2022

BUSINESS • Artel's - Artel’s is an event catering company putting a British spin on classic Jamaican street food using family recipes handed down through generations. Their founder Joel wants to celebrate these age-old Jamaican recipes with a modern approach, presenting Caribbean food in a different light. In Joel’s words, their ‘approach to Caribbean cuisine is simple. Everyone is invited’. Their menu consists of Jerk chicken, pork and halloumi, as well as curries, awesome sides, Jerk burgers and fries. Artel’s have seen widespread success since their launch and are developing the company further to spread knowledge, education and wealth not only via food but also through music and events. Design brand, A-COLD-WALL*, recently selected Artel’s as a recipient of their Black business grant alongside 11 other exceptional Black-owned businesses to receive funding to help their businesses continue to grow. In addition, Artel’s are planning to collaborate with a design studio to create a t-shirt to raise money and awareness for Black Minds Matter. They’ve been one of the top suppliers on Feast It since we began and both Artel’s food and service has always been a hit at all events. You can check out their profile, get a quote and chat to them about your next event https://feast-it.com/suppliers/artels • Afrotherapy Salon -Afrotherapy is recognised as one of the best specialist hairdressing salons offering professional and expert afro and mixed race or multi textured hairdressing. The Afrotherapy salon was founded in May 2001 by Joseph and Harriet Cudjoe (formerly Harriet Kessie). Our desire, passion and vision have helped us to create what many believe to be the best hairdressers in London for afro and mixed race hair styling. We have a strong London clientele and attract clients from across the UK, Europe and America. Our stylists are renowned for their expert knowledge of multi-textured mixed race hair which allows them to create the perfect hairstyle for afro hair. Google Review 4.2/5 https://www.afrotherapysalon.com/why-us/ • Strokes of Africa - Strokes Of Africa is an independent company, aiming to spread the story of Africa through artwork globally. We specialise in original hand-painted pieces of contemporary art directly from our artists across Western Africa. Strokes of Africa was stimulated by the lack of African artwork showcased in the creative industry. We are committed to our artists and ethical trading: reinvesting into Africa’s creative community. Strokes Of Africa weaving Africa’s story into your home. https://www.strokesofafrica.com/ EVENTS • The Clinic (Almeida Theatre, 3rd Sept to 1st Oct) - "There are flames in your eyes, telling me you’re going to be a wildfire." Wunmi is tired of the fight. When her world collapses, she turns to Ore for help. Ore resolves to save Wunmi, providing sanctuary in her parents’ home - a family of charity workers, therapists and politicians, dedicated to serving their community. Wunmi’s presence soon disrupts familiar patterns - cracks start to widen and bad blood thickens. As these pillars of society crumble, Wunmi wonders whether she’s walked into a refuge or a trap? The Clinic is a fiercely political and lyrical play by "seriously exciting new talent" (Evening Standard) Dipo Baruwa-Etti (An unfinished man, The Yard), written during a twelve-month residency with the Almeida as part of the Channel 4 Playwrights' bursary. This world premiere, directed by Monique Touko (Fair Play, Bush Theatre), is a tense and transfixing portrait of a woman with a hunger for change, a family on fire and how to rise from the ashes of a broken world. https://almeida.co.uk/whats-on/the-clinic/3-sep-2022-1-oct-2022?gclid=CjwKCAjw0dKXBhBPEiwA2bmObTJPs2MB_SJVkpTdY-7OjNP4ln9VLPE4e_CbyaAvF4U8zOWFdaXZnBoCMVwQAvD_BwE • Bogeyman (Camden's People's Theatre 29 July) - In 1791, a voodoo ceremony began the Haitian Revolution, to end enslavement on the island. In the present, a man is haunted by ghosts in his city. A thrilling tale of hope, rebellion and connection within a broken system. https://cptheatre.co.uk/whatson/bogeyman •Colurful (Southbank Centre, 27 Aug, 6pm 28 Aug, 2pm & 29 Aug, 1pm) - Party all weekend on our Riverside Terrace with DJs from Colourful, a radio station that’s dedicated 20 years to African and African Caribbean music and culture. It’s Colourful’s birthday! The DAB and online station is celebrating the past and looking to the future as its resident DJs spin Afrobeats, amapiano, classic soul, jazz, R&B futures, hip-hop and reggae. industry, but how we understand beauty. https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/gigs/colourful?eventId=913626 • Kendrick Lamar (O2 Arena 7 - 9 November) - Kendrick Lamar has announced that he will be bringing ‘The Big Steppers Tour’ to London’s The O2 on Monday 7, Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 November 2022. Multi-Platinum, Grammy-award winning artist and co-founder of creative imprint pgLang, Kendrick Lamar, has achieved massive critical and cultural success since his debut album good kid, m.A.A.d city released in 2012. Since its release, Lamar has accumulated a staggering total of 14 Grammy wins, and became the first non-classical, non-jazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize for his 2017 album DAMN. Lamar’s latest album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, was released in May 2022 immediately earning rave reviews. https://www.theo2.co.uk/events/detail/kendrick-lamar-2022 Ave, London WC2N 5BY BOOKS • My Other Husband, Dorothy Koomson (August 22) -Cleo Forsum is a bestselling novelist turned scriptwriter whose TV series, 'The Baking Detective' is a huge success. Writing is all she's ever wanted to do, and baking and murder stories have proved a winning combination. But now she has decided to walk away from it all - including divorcing her husband, Wallace - before her past secrets catch up with her. As Cleo drafts the final ever episodes of the series, people she knows start getting hurt. And it's soon clear that someone is trying to frame her for murder. She thinks she knows why, but Cleo can't tell the police or prove her innocence. Because then she'd have to confess about her other husband . . .

• That Moment When: Life Stories from Way Back Opening up on the turning points, the good times, the challenges and the lessons learned, this is Mo as you've never seen him before. Journeying through childhood memories in South London, Mo reminisces about school days and old-school raving, and takes us behind the scenes of his first comedy gigs, the creation of the original Geezer, selling out national tours and becoming one of TV's most in-demand stars. Share the moment that Mo decided he wanted to be a comedian, the moment he went viral, the moment he realised he was famous (and how to deal with it), the moment his Netflix special dropped, the moment he won his BAFTA and the moments he still has to come. In among the laugh-out-loud observations, life lessons and candid storytelling, there lies the bigger influences in Mo's life - the unsung heroes of the Black British comedy scene, the power of community and the feel-good legacy he wants to create. 4.6 out of 5 Amazon 4.0 out of 5 Goodreads

PODCASTS • Why Aren't You a Doctor Yet? - Join Hana, Suhail, Oz, and Alex for the podcast that mixes science & tech with a sprinkle of pop culture. With 2 PhDs and years of journalism between them, they dissect, discuss and dive into the most interesting stories, topics, and concepts in the world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. https://player.fm/series/why-arent-you-a-doctor-yet-2363211 •Make It Happen Affirmations with Cherelle, KitsCH Noir - Hosted by Cherelle, the Founder of award-winning, family friendly, black British greeting cards and stationery brand - KitsCH Noir. Cherelle chats about the tasks & tips which help her to stay positive, confident and organised throughout the year. Her number one tip is to start your day with 'I am' Affirmations! Cherelle has created this monthly affirmations podcast for you to play and resonate with every morning. Each episode runs alongside the brand's very own best selling affirmations Diary and Calendar, these are available to buy via the KitsCH Noir website - www.kitschnoir.com https://player.fm/series/make-it-happen-affirmations-with-cherelle-kitsch-noir RADIO • Redemption: My Story by Troy Deeney (BBC Sounds) - We meet the three people that influenced Troy’s early life, and learn about his complicated relationship with his father, who was always on the edge of the law. Redemption: My Story by Troy Deeney follows the rise of one of Watford FC’s most successful captains, from an abusive childhood in the outskirts of Birmingham to a career at the top of English Football. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0c6bsdf

FILM/TV •Supacell (Netflix, date to be announced) - After the big success of the Dark Horse comics adaptation The Umbrella Academy, Netflix is delving further into the superhero genre and will be teaming up with Rapman to develop Supacell, a new series about a group of Black superpowered people. Here’s everything we know about Netflix’s Supacell. The new six-part series will be written and directed by Rapman aka Andrew Onwubolu. His credits include Blue Story, Shiro’s Story short movie trilogy, American Son and more. Rapman will also produce along with Mouktar Mohammed and associate producer Henrietta Lee, both of New Wave. The series is part of Netflix’s big push of its Netflix UK department. Adelayo Adedayo will star as leading lady Dionne. • Day Shift - Jamie Foxx stars as a hard working blue collar dad who just wants to provide a good life for his quick-witted daughter, but his mundane San Fernando Valley pool cleaning job is a front for his real source of income, hunting and killing vampires as part of an international Union of vampire hunters. •Mandela Project BET Networks, Youtube) - The Mandela Project examines Nelson Mandela’s staggering legacy by letting modern-day celebs emulate some of his acts of kindness by paying them forward.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJHDZGUl8Ilo0gp0FWY4xltC2hU47CEY1 WHAT AM I PAYING ATTENTION TO? • School of Pan African Thought -We are an independent school that brings together world-leading intellectuals and scholars to empower a new generation of leaders to address the challenge of African union and development. Our focus is on developing the human and intellectual capital to build a better world for Africa and Africans. https://panafricanthought.com/ •Teenager wins world’s largest youth public speaking competition with a speech about Nigerian heritage- This academic year 27,000 young people across London and Essex took part in a Jack Petchey’s “Speak Out” Challenge! workshop, 450 young people represented their school at a Regional Final, 76 Regional Champions and Runner-Ups made it to the Semi-Final, and 15 students competed at the Grand Final. Finally, on Monday, July 18th Michael Akinyemi from St Benedict’s Catholic College wowed the packed audience and panel of celebrity judges and was crowned winner of the Jack Petchey’s “Speak Out” Challenge! 2021-22 – the largest youth speaking competition in the world! WATCH IT HERE WHAT I AM PERSONALLY RECOMMENDING? 1. Fish, Wings and Tings -If you’re heading to Brixton specifically to find Caribbean food, Fish Wings and Tings it a good place to start. As you’d expect, the vibes are chill and the food is solid. Jerk chicken, curried goat and salt fish fritters are all in the menu, with deliciously sweet mango sauce served with all dishes. And on a warm sunny day, there is nothing better than finding a spot on the outside benches with a few of your mates, ordering some food and cocktails, and just hanging out. 4.3/5 Google reviews https://fishwingsandtings.com/ 2. Hidden Figures - Three brilliant African American women at NASA -- Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson -- serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation's confidence, turned around the Space Race and galvanized the world (Rotten Tomatoes).

Have a great weekend!