Get Rich or Lie Trying: Ambition and Deceit in the New Influencer Economy by Symeon Brown is a fascinating and eye-opening look at the world of social media influencers. Brown, a journalist and author, spent two years researching the industry, interviewing influencers, marketers, and other experts. The result is a book that is both entertaining […]
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Who knew mermaids could be Black?
I’m really looking forward to seeing the Disney live action of The Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey, this May. As someone who is sometimes voiceless I have always felt an affinity with Ariel, however, unlike her I didn’t become mute because I traded in my voice for the love of a Prince (or if you […]
Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn – Book Review
“Where is your husband?” is a question that rings familiar to many unmarried women across the African diaspora, especially after university. This common refrain is at the heart of Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, and is what initially drew me to this book – despite me being somewhat older than Yinka and still […]
Hope & Glory
Hope & Glory is the debut novel from Jendella Benson. Being set in Peckham, with a cast primarily from Nigeria I found the book highly relatable. It covered a variety of themes including joint enterprise, religion and a family secret. One thing I really appreciated was how Benson delved into the different ways in which […]
“Jumping the Shark” and Other Idiom Origins: A Review of Gareth Carrol’s Jumping Sharks and Dropping Mics
If, like me, you’re a bit of a word nerd and love digging into the quirky corners of language, Gareth Carrol’s Jumping Sharks and Dropping Mics is an absolute treat. This book takes a deep dive into the origins of modern idioms, unpacking their meanings and tracing how they’ve made their way into our everyday conversations. It’s […]
Elaine Adu-Poku 