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British-Nigerian Artists Tearing Up the London Scene
[flagallery gid=17 name="British-Nigerian Artists"] Nigerians are one of the most visible african community in London. This gallery highlights some of the most progressive artists of the London scene: Hip-hop renaissance man Breis | Phenomenal singer Fola | Indie soul singer Grace Obika | MC, Poet and Storyteller Greeds | Singer/Songwriter Maria Bentley | UK rapper [...]
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The Black Cultural Archives: Preserving the culture of Black people in Britain
Black Cultural Archives is on a mission to commemorate the contributions Black people have made to the culture, society and heritage of the UK.
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Chef Orlando Satchell on Caribbean Food and Fine Dining
One evening in September, I attended a cooking demonstration by visiting chef Orlando Satchell of the famous Dasheen restaurant in St Lucia. I did not expect much more from the evening than some lovely Caribbean food and good fun, but that was before meeting Chef Orlando, a very charismatic and personable man with a genuine [...]
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Event Review: Black Living Scientists @ The Dana Centre
Black scientists and inventors such as George Washington Carver (agricultural chemist) and Benjamin Banneker (astronomer) have been celebrated in the history books. Little attention is paid to the successful, groundbreaking achievements of black scientists today. The ‘Living Black Scientist’ event at The Science Museum’s Dana Centre on 28 September 2010 celebrated the professional achievements of [...]
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Notting Hill Carnival 2010 – The Party Guide!
We’ve put together a guide to the best parties happening during the Carnival week-end from Friday 27 August to Monday 30 August. From soca, bashment, r&b and hip top to electronica and soulful house, promoters have worked hard to bring you events worthy of the biggest outdoor party in Europe – the Notting Hill Carnival [...]
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Carnivals Around the World
The word carnival is synonymous with images of sequined costumes, dancing, rhythmic melodies and the general feeling of celebration and revelry. It has changed little from its origins, the Italian festival of Carnevale a wild festival organised by Catholic villagers right before entering the period of abstinence, a celebration where every excess was allowed. Now [...]
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The Best Caribbean Restaurants in London
In September 2010, we asked our readers to vote for their favourite Caribbean restaurants in London. So here are the top Caribbean restaurants as voted by Londoners: Cotton’s, Mango Room, Banboula and Chef Collin Brown.
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Haiti Relief: 6 Months Later
West London is gearing up for the Notting Hill Carnival, 2 days of the largest street festival in Europe, where Caribbean music, food and culture are celebrated by all. But one country in the Caribbean has regrettably fallen off the social-conscious radar. Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, is no stranger to hardship. [...]
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Carnivals Around the World
The word carnival is synonymous with images of sequined costumes, dancing, rhythmic melodies and the general feeling of celebration and revelry. It has changed little from its origins, the Italian festival of Carnevale a wild festival organised by Catholic villagers right before entering the period of abstinence, a celebration where every excess was allowed. Now [...]
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Summer Activities for Kids and Young People in London
Summer is well upon us and families with children are faced with the same recurring problem: what to do with the children? We have rounded up a list of fun activities to do with kids in London. True to our spirit, we have mixed the educational with the entertaining and have listed summer activities and [...]
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The Black Culture Cafe – A New Gate Opens in the Heart of Dalston
Set in the heart of Dalston, Open The Gate, The Black Culture Café is a new venue dedicated to promoting African and Black culture – a centre offering visual art, film, poetry and literature, dance, music and other social activities as well as a café with authentic, homemade African and Caribbean dishes. Sandrine Herbert, one [...]
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At the Heart of the Community: Brixton Village
In the heart of Brixton, partially concealed amidst the thriving commerce beneath the railway bridge, an oversized blue door announces the entrance to Brixton Village. Also known as Granville Arcade, Brixton Village is a sprawling indoor market that until late last year was slowly but certainly limping towards obsolescence. The property company managing the market [...]
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London’s Coolest Bars
It seems too good to be true what with all the good weather recently in London. In a city like this, you need to enjoy the longer warm evenings – and perhaps a bit of relief from the heat – at a nice bar or summer terrace, with a good drink and company at hand. [...]
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Top 10 Sexiest Black Footballers
In keeping with the World Cup spirit, here is our totally biased Top 10 Sexiest Black footballers playing in the World Cup. Drool over the pics, check their pedigree, discuss their playing skills and tell us which one is your favourite! In alphabetical order: Carlton ColeAge: 27 | Club: West Ham United | Team: England [...]
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Barry’s Bobotie
Shaka Zulu’s Excutive Head Chef Barry Vera offers readers a taste of Africa in the run up top the World Cup with his version on the traditional South African delicacy, Bobotie with basmati rice. “This is a great dish of South Africa; it is a dish of some antiquity and has certainly been known in [...]
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