In Lisbon, reading this while I'm about to talk about European countries' illegal occupation of lands that were not theirs (they were not invited to come and stay) for 500 years ...
November 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
In Lisbon, reading this while I'm about to talk about European countries' illegal occupation of lands that were not theirs (they were not invited to come and stay) for 500 years ...
This echoes the stories of people I've known for 2 decades. Disgraceful.
November 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
This echoes the stories of people I've known for 2 decades. Disgraceful.
If you are in Lisbon next week, join me!
I'll expand in some themes from my book
#AfricanEuropeans
www.ics.ulisboa.pt/en/evento/pa...
I'll expand in some themes from my book
#AfricanEuropeans
www.ics.ulisboa.pt/en/evento/pa...
November 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
If you are in Lisbon next week, join me!
I'll expand in some themes from my book
#AfricanEuropeans
www.ics.ulisboa.pt/en/evento/pa...
I'll expand in some themes from my book
#AfricanEuropeans
www.ics.ulisboa.pt/en/evento/pa...
London last night, Booker Prize Ceremony, red carpet, great fun and meaningful as always. Congratulations to David Szalay, the 2025 winner for his novel *Flesh*. Also, an opportunity to catch up with many friends 💛
photo credit: the group one from the magnificent Selina Brown.
photo credit: the group one from the magnificent Selina Brown.
November 11, 2025 at 5:54 PM
London last night, Booker Prize Ceremony, red carpet, great fun and meaningful as always. Congratulations to David Szalay, the 2025 winner for his novel *Flesh*. Also, an opportunity to catch up with many friends 💛
photo credit: the group one from the magnificent Selina Brown.
photo credit: the group one from the magnificent Selina Brown.
Great to see you too dearest Catriona. You had the best handbag in the room! 😍
November 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Great to see you too dearest Catriona. You had the best handbag in the room! 😍
'Immigrants, we get the job done'!! 🎶
youtu.be/6_35a7sn6ds?...
youtu.be/6_35a7sn6ds?...
November 5, 2025 at 6:21 PM
'Immigrants, we get the job done'!! 🎶
youtu.be/6_35a7sn6ds?...
youtu.be/6_35a7sn6ds?...
Bluesky fam: is this new and normal?
October 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Bluesky fam: is this new and normal?
Nigerian Modernism at Tate Modern: power, texture, sound, fury, beauty, grace, pride & much more ... Phew what a journey!
On until May 2026.
www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tat...
On until May 2026.
www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tat...
October 18, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Nigerian Modernism at Tate Modern: power, texture, sound, fury, beauty, grace, pride & much more ... Phew what a journey!
On until May 2026.
www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tat...
On until May 2026.
www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tat...
Understated and beautiful. Built in 1684, it's one of Christopher Wren's superb body of work. It's also home to loving people, serving many including those who are homeless. It's led by the amazing Rector Lucy Winkett.
October 15, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Understated and beautiful. Built in 1684, it's one of Christopher Wren's superb body of work. It's also home to loving people, serving many including those who are homeless. It's led by the amazing Rector Lucy Winkett.
London last night at St James Piccadilly Church: opening of Namibian artist Tuli Mekondjo's striking exhibition. On until 12 November 2025. Huge congrats to the artist and those who made it happen (special note to Reverend Dr Ayla Lepine). St James Piccadilly is my favourite in London.
October 15, 2025 at 9:08 AM
London last night at St James Piccadilly Church: opening of Namibian artist Tuli Mekondjo's striking exhibition. On until 12 November 2025. Huge congrats to the artist and those who made it happen (special note to Reverend Dr Ayla Lepine). St James Piccadilly is my favourite in London.
Wow ...
October 6, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Wow ...
Just found out this is appening today (5 October) in Bristol. This Black mum from Wales, will be sick with worry. 'Anti-inmigration' is code for anti Black and Brown and those wearing the hijab if you didn't know. Thanking Claire, people and places like The Watershed for offering shelter. 🙏🏾
October 5, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Just found out this is appening today (5 October) in Bristol. This Black mum from Wales, will be sick with worry. 'Anti-inmigration' is code for anti Black and Brown and those wearing the hijab if you didn't know. Thanking Claire, people and places like The Watershed for offering shelter. 🙏🏾
Incredible 1st ever Black Welsh Music Awards at The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. Co-founders: amazing artist Ify & Prof. Uzo Iwobi. Lovely moment with Dr Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason & Levi Roots. I even got to present the award for best music video! Party still on but these mature legs are done 😂
October 4, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Incredible 1st ever Black Welsh Music Awards at The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. Co-founders: amazing artist Ify & Prof. Uzo Iwobi. Lovely moment with Dr Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason & Levi Roots. I even got to present the award for best music video! Party still on but these mature legs are done 😂
Also a wonderful opportunity to catch up with other judges, enjoy Hachette's rooftop garden and view AND my opportunity here to recommend the fabulous Paula Akpan's first book *When We Ruled*. It's amazing!
October 3, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Also a wonderful opportunity to catch up with other judges, enjoy Hachette's rooftop garden and view AND my opportunity here to recommend the fabulous Paula Akpan's first book *When We Ruled*. It's amazing!
It is about resilience, loss, memory, enslavement and the exploitation of young girls known as Mui Tsai. It's extremely well researched and it's about reconstructing what her grandmother 's life was like and how herself ended up in the UK.
October 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
It is about resilience, loss, memory, enslavement and the exploitation of young girls known as Mui Tsai. It's extremely well researched and it's about reconstructing what her grandmother 's life was like and how herself ended up in the UK.
London, last night at Mo Siewcharran Prize. A privilege to be a judge for this fantastic prize. it's for non-published authors. The publisher selects 10 stories, then we shortlist them. 1 workshop that then helps authors develop the application for the prize and the winner is introduced to an agent.
October 3, 2025 at 8:47 PM
London, last night at Mo Siewcharran Prize. A privilege to be a judge for this fantastic prize. it's for non-published authors. The publisher selects 10 stories, then we shortlist them. 1 workshop that then helps authors develop the application for the prize and the winner is introduced to an agent.
Well, last night a brilliant woman's work was celebrated, amongst other scientists (but the only woman ...), and that filled me with joy. Final point, hearing Masud Husain talk about his book was mind-blowing (pun intended). I have already ordered it.
royalsociety.org/news/2025/10...
royalsociety.org/news/2025/10...
October 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Well, last night a brilliant woman's work was celebrated, amongst other scientists (but the only woman ...), and that filled me with joy. Final point, hearing Masud Husain talk about his book was mind-blowing (pun intended). I have already ordered it.
royalsociety.org/news/2025/10...
royalsociety.org/news/2025/10...
Her book is about extinction from a history of science, empire and race viewpoints. So, for that kind of books to be selected and then be shortlisted for the prize is extremely rare. She didn't win last night but another amazing author, the neurologist and neuroscientist Masud Husain did.
October 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Her book is about extinction from a history of science, empire and race viewpoints. So, for that kind of books to be selected and then be shortlisted for the prize is extremely rare. She didn't win last night but another amazing author, the neurologist and neuroscientist Masud Husain did.
Last night I attended the Royal Society Trivedi Book Prize as Prof. Sadiah Qureshi's plus one. @sadiahqureshi.bsky.social
She is the 1st woman of Pakistani descent to have be appointed to a professorial chair in the UK. Her incredible book *Vanished* was shortlisted by the Royal Society.
She is the 1st woman of Pakistani descent to have be appointed to a professorial chair in the UK. Her incredible book *Vanished* was shortlisted by the Royal Society.
October 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Last night I attended the Royal Society Trivedi Book Prize as Prof. Sadiah Qureshi's plus one. @sadiahqureshi.bsky.social
She is the 1st woman of Pakistani descent to have be appointed to a professorial chair in the UK. Her incredible book *Vanished* was shortlisted by the Royal Society.
She is the 1st woman of Pakistani descent to have be appointed to a professorial chair in the UK. Her incredible book *Vanished* was shortlisted by the Royal Society.
Happy #BHM25 🎉🎈🎈
A reason to smile this morning.
This photo is taken from a short video. A teenager approached me via social media. She said they were few in her school who were passionate about Black History. She wanted me to help with a message to the their school.
A reason to smile this morning.
This photo is taken from a short video. A teenager approached me via social media. She said they were few in her school who were passionate about Black History. She wanted me to help with a message to the their school.
October 1, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Happy #BHM25 🎉🎈🎈
A reason to smile this morning.
This photo is taken from a short video. A teenager approached me via social media. She said they were few in her school who were passionate about Black History. She wanted me to help with a message to the their school.
A reason to smile this morning.
This photo is taken from a short video. A teenager approached me via social media. She said they were few in her school who were passionate about Black History. She wanted me to help with a message to the their school.
A special moment they are celebrating with Palm wine. I wished I was there too. 🥹❤️
September 29, 2025 at 6:40 PM
A special moment they are celebrating with Palm wine. I wished I was there too. 🥹❤️
Joy! Despite diseases, theft, intimidation, this happenned. 1st harvest of cacao this year from small farm & cooperative my German cousin & I set up years ago somewhere by the Rainforest. Local farmers came to help. Once sold, the money will help a few families. 😍
September 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Joy! Despite diseases, theft, intimidation, this happenned. 1st harvest of cacao this year from small farm & cooperative my German cousin & I set up years ago somewhere by the Rainforest. Local farmers came to help. Once sold, the money will help a few families. 😍
1/ Finally got to see "French Lover* a new very French, very Parisian rom-com. Paris, l'amour, no mention of racial dynamics that are ALWAYS present in mixed couples & within French society and ... something else.
September 27, 2025 at 9:03 PM
1/ Finally got to see "French Lover* a new very French, very Parisian rom-com. Paris, l'amour, no mention of racial dynamics that are ALWAYS present in mixed couples & within French society and ... something else.
Ironically, years later, on hospital bed after having given birth to first child, Welsh nurse advised me to drink Guinness to help with anemia. Full circle.
September 27, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Ironically, years later, on hospital bed after having given birth to first child, Welsh nurse advised me to drink Guinness to help with anemia. Full circle.
Interesting to learn they filmed the movie in Penrhyn Castle. The Pennant dynasty's links to colonial enslavemwnt are well known. My experience with my children there led me to write a chapter in a vol we co-edited.
'Mourning in Reluctant Sites of Memory: from Afrophobia to Cultural Productivity '
'Mourning in Reluctant Sites of Memory: from Afrophobia to Cultural Productivity '
September 27, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Interesting to learn they filmed the movie in Penrhyn Castle. The Pennant dynasty's links to colonial enslavemwnt are well known. My experience with my children there led me to write a chapter in a vol we co-edited.
'Mourning in Reluctant Sites of Memory: from Afrophobia to Cultural Productivity '
'Mourning in Reluctant Sites of Memory: from Afrophobia to Cultural Productivity '