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‘As a film lover, I want more’: the Black female directors taking centre stage

The curator of the BFI’s Black Debutantes season on piracy, truncated careers and the frustrations of dealing with big studios

Hello and welcome to The Long Wave. This week I spoke to Rógan Graham, a …

10 days ago

‘I like pushing boundaries’: Yinka Shonibare on his landmark art show in Madagascar

The British-Nigerian artist explores colonialism and connection in his first major solo exhibition in Africa. Plus, a grime MC goes oyster farming

Hello and welcome to The Long Wave. Earlier this mont…

13 days ago

A ‘Black Snape’ in the new Harry Potter seems designed to cause controversy – but it could work | Jason Okundaye

Ignore the fuss: Paapa Essiedu is a brilliant actor who can bring his own depth and style to enrich the iconic character

After months of speculation, HBO has announced part of the cast of the latest r…

17 days ago

Five things you didn’t know about Black British cultural history

From northern soul to rugby league beef, here’s what I learned while writing We Were There

Hello and welcome to The Long Wave. I’m Lanre Bakare and I usually cover arts and culture for the Guardian, b…

24 days ago

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Basquiat to Delaney: inside the exhibition honouring 50 years of art in Black Paris

The vast show at the Pompidou highlights how the French capital became a haven for creatives from across the diaspora

Hello and welcome to The Long Wave. I was in France at the weekend to check out th…

45 days ago

59 days ago

The Long Wave: Trinidad and Tobago carnival celebrates African roots

Soca veterans join forces with Afrobeats stars as the diaspora strengthens ties with the motherland. Plus, Angela Davis heads to London

Hello and welcome to The Long Wave. In our launch edition, I wro…

87 days ago

The Long Wave: Why more countries are ditching the British monarchy

Charles is king of 14 Commonwealth realms – but possibly not for much longer. A look at the drive for decolonisation. Plus, Bob Marley at 80

Hello and welcome to The Long Wave. This week, I spoke to N…

3 months ago

The Long Wave: Poet Caleb Femi’s tender ode to Black nightlife in London

The British Nigerian writer’s beautiful new collection captures the spirit and importance of house parties. Plus, remembering Toni Morrison’s oeuvre

Hello and welcome to The Long Wave. This week, I c…

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