Originally posted on UAL ACS:
with Journalism tutors Simon Hinde, Andrea Mason, joined by Model Julius Reuben and Artefact writer/ACS VP Ebi Osuobeni There aren’t many “proud students moments” I can count during the 3 years I’ve been at UAL, however since taking on the role as UAL ACS President, I can count at least…
Originally posted on Travelmaker Kai:
“I am a Londoner, I am English, I am British… However first and foremost; I am African” Kai Londoners didn’t have to travel very far to get a taste of Africa on the 11th October, when the continent of all humanity came to one of the World’s most famed squares…
Originally posted on UAL ACS:
My weekend was a pretty ‘artful’ affair as I attended the last days of Frieze Art Fair, PAD Art Fair and 1:54 Contempaorary Art Fair. Being at an arts school has done me no favors in getting my foot through the creative industry door – I’ve had to get out there…
Dear White People is a film set in an American university campus and address some of the stereotypes black people face within a dominant white environment… So yesterday I had my own little “dear white people” moment when a white friend thought using “Black Power” on a UAL African Caribbean Society (UALACS) event poster is … Continue reading
Earlier this year, Naima Fowlis started a petition to have Jay (Jamie) Appleyard removed from Experience Officer post at the University of Leicester Students’ Union. The reason? Donning a “blackface”, for “theatrical” purpose Jay Appleyard reasoned. Naima Fowlis urged in her petition; “By keeping Jay Appleyard in this post we are telling, not only the … Continue reading
When I saw Olga Lolo featured in Colorful Canvas Files: 7 Women Holding It Down on The Street & Modern Art Fronts for Clutch online magazine, I wasn’t surprised. Ola is the talented artist who drew the picture of me wearing a headwrap featured on this blog. I love her adaptation and creativity from the … Continue reading
This was my first ever fashion editorial. It didn’t go to plan as the photographer and models canceled last-minute … But thankfully having experience both behind and in front of the camera paid off… If all else fails – improvise! Look out for the full editorial for Fuse magazine coming soon. Continue reading
University of the Arts London African Caribbean Society (UAL ACS) held a hugely successful event last to honour Ghana’s Independence. Held in London College of Communication’s Darkroom Bar on thursday 20th March. The atmosphere was nothing short of jovial, perhaps it being the end of term played a part. Continue reading
Today is the day! Time to aim your frustrations at the Government – not each other. NO to racist scapegoating on immigration! Join the Rally and Demo marking UN Anti-Racism Day TIME: Assemble 11am, Saturday 22nd March 2014 LOCATION: Parade from the Mandela Statue in Parliament Square to rally at Trafalgar Square Continue reading
You survived another term (I did?) – well done you! 12 weeks have indeed flown by quickly because it’s already time for term break and that long awaited month off – now that’s something to love about studenthood! However with what I’ve coined “stress-week” – all assignments due in this week, the strain of being a … Continue reading
the Educationally Frustrated student 