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I’m not scared of my 30s… or am I?
I am almost 28. I have a few months left of 27, which means I will have to accept that I am firmly in my late 20s, and 30 is just around the corner. I’ve never been one to be scared of my 30s. On the contrary, I’ve looked forward to turning 30 since I…
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Guide to moving on
So you’ve just been done dirty by someone. It could be a friend, a family member or a sexual or romantic partner. Here’s my steps on how to move on: Step one: DO NOT lean on any unhealthy vices. These will do nothing but distract you from the actual process. Put down the liquor and…
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5 Books to Discover by Black Authors (2024 Edition)
It’s Black History Month in the UK and Ireland again. This year, the theme is Reclaiming Narratives, recognising and correcting the narratives around black history and black culture. The focus is on shining a brighter light on our stories, allegories, and history. For almost 10 years, I have focused on reading books by black authors.…
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Songs of the summer
Summer is not over yet. Contrary to popular (British) belief, summer does not end when carnival is done. It ends with the autumn equinox, which falls on 22 September. However, we have had a number of songs of the summer. Some entries came in fall, earlier in the summer, and we had a few trickle…
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Afrobeats is still for the lovers
Afrobeats is known for its rhythmic beats that make you want to dance. For the most part, it’s an upbeat genre and the main goal of the songs, particularly the mainstream songs, is to get you out of your seats. Nigerians love to party so it makes sense that most of our music is party…
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Guide to summer in London
It’s June which means London summer has officially started. The weather isn’t cooperating yet but we can’t let that slow us down. Summer is the best time to be from London. The weather is (usually) great, the vibes are fantastic and the activities are endless. I decided to make a list of some events and…
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Guide to getting back on your zoom!
Welcome to the fifth (and best) month of the year! If you’re like me, you might have made some resolutions or promises to yourself at the beginning of the year. I usually have a list of resolutions, wider categories and broken down goals within each one. It makes it a bit more realistic and attainable…
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Romcoms for your Valentines/Galentines night
I am not a movie person; I’m one of those people that would rather read the book than watch the film. On the rare occasion that I watch a film, it can take me more than a day to get through it. But one genre I will always be sat for is a romcom. Romantic…
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Guide to SAD szn
Winter is here. The season all the SAD girlies and boys have been dreading. SAD (seasonal affective disorder), also known as “winter depression”, is often linked to shorter days and reduced exposure to sunlight during the autumn and winter. We’re already out of daylight savings and it’s starting to get dark at 4PM. I asked…
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5 Books to Discover this Black History Month
Black History Month is celebrated every October across the UK & Ireland. Over the course of the month, people have the opportunity to celebrate and learn about black heritage and culture. I’ve put together a list of books I think everyone should discover and read to celebrate Black History Month. In no particular order: Set…
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