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Championing culture as the heart of storytelling
Helping writers bring characters to life
Lover of African writing and publishing @ibshowafrica

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In a beautiful convergence of past and present, Brixton became a stage for love and legacy. We gathered—family, friends, and collaborators—to bestow a surprise lifetime honor upon one of Africa’s most cherished storytellers. It was a day not just for accolades, but for offering our deepest thanks; a moment to honor the hands that have held our history and the voice that has sung our stories for so many years. Congratulations again my brother ❤️#storytelling #achievement #lifetime #lifetimeawardofexcellence

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🚨We are so excited to welcome Nadia Maddy as the guest fiction editor for our second issue! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🎊

Maddy is a London-based writer, producer and filmmaker of Sierra Leonean descent. Her debut novel The Palm Oil Stain, set during the Sierra Leonean Civil War, was featured on BBC Radio and is cited in the Bloomsbury academic anthology War, Women and Post-conflict Empowerment (2022). Her second novel, Corpo Seco, is a work of speculative fiction weaving together Brazilian mysticism and African folklore. She has also written and produced for Channel 4 and the BBC, and runs a creative writing competition for young adults in Sierra Leone.

We can’t wait for Maddy to read your stories-don’t miss the submission deadline! Click on the #linkinbio to read the submission guidelines. #podapodastories #africanstories #nadiamaddy #africanliterature

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1st of February I had the honour of sitting with incredible, powerful, and deeply inspiring women at the Women Brunch – Born to Be Her 🤍

Each woman came with her own story, her own dreams, her own becoming. We came together to connect, to be seen, to be heard, and to remind each other of who we truly are.

The energy in the room was pure magic. So much openness, depth, laughter, and truth. It was more than a brunch it was a safe space, a sisterhood moment, a collective activation.

Thank you to every woman who showed up with her heart open. Your presence, your words, your vulnerability, and your power are what made this brunch such a beautiful success. You brought life, meaning, and soul to this experience.

Seeing women leave asking “when is the next one?” truly filled my heart. This is only the beginning ✨

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for choosing to be there, for choosing yourselves, and for being part of Born to Be Her, without you it wouldn’t be possible 🤍

#womeninspiringwomen #womentogether #mindset #growth #selfcare

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Super lovely catch up with this gorgeous goddess @happymalatta Friday night at @soulandeden Restaurant 💕

And a signed copy of her latest book 😍

* I look like a competition winner ha*!
* go buy her book!*

#femaleAuthors #highschoolbesties #fiftyplusandfabulous #goddessenergy #loveyourlife #goddessvibes #soberlife #soberaf #namaste

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Using African storytelling to effect social change and cultural awakening.. with Usifu Jalloh. Film credit to @soundproofilm #knowthyself #lekyouculture #sierraleone #cowfootprince #culturetree

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#worldbookday #obaleski #corposeco #nadiamaddy

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A HUGE congratulations to our Programme Leader for Health and Social Care at Bath Spa University London, Nadia Maddy! She has released her new novel 'Corpo Seco' and it explores themes of history and redemption by blending Brazilian mysticism with African folklore!

Click on the link in our bio for more information 📖🎉

(Pictured from the far left to the far right, Bath Spa University London colleagues Hiroko, Nadia Maddy and Vasilis).
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#bathspauni #bathspaunilondon #africacentre #newnovel #bathspauniversity #nadiamaddy

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#corposeco from the extremely talented @happymalatta

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CORPO SECO

Nadia Maddy

Launch today
@happymalatta

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Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads 🙏🏽
Discipline and consistency is the greatest teaching I’ve received.

Without this I wouldn’t be where I am today and I have Pop’s to thank for this 🙏🏽

We may not have seen eye to eye but lessons I learnt from you have carried me a long way!

Wishing you a Happy Father’s Day! Miss you and love you dearly. Till we meet again 🙏🏾 🕊️

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Repost• @aarsiaa_ PƆDA PƆDA is back 🤍

Live streamed this Saturday 12:00-18:00 on @gshocklondon Mixcloud & Website + In collaboration with @lin_kam_art

12:00-14:00 - @aarsiaa_
14:00-15:00 - @gracempofu
15:00-16:00 - @happymalatta
16:00-17:00 - @peaceful_horror
17:00-18:00 - @aarsiaa_

(First slide is @daigoos beautiful eurorack)

#podapoda #linkamart #gshockradio #gshocklondon

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🚨My story The Legacy 🚨 Coming soon.
My story is not just about fitness. it’s about resilience, hope, and the power to rise above our circumstances.

From Sierra Leone’s blood diamond war to New York’s bright lights, my journey is extraordinary.

Born with nothing, I fought for every opportunity.

Dedication and consistency shaped my path.

Join me in this powerful documentary by @biotechusa
Follow and turn on notifications so you don’t miss it.

#ulissesworld #UlissesJourney #biotechusa

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