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A Black British Magazine.
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“For Our Reference” — Second print issue.
Full of colour. A conversation. A marker in time.

BLK Brit returns — documenting, questioning, and celebrating what it means to exist, create, and remember. This issue is about reclaiming our narrative, in our own words, on our own terms - led by our cover star, Tyrus Kane.

Inside, we sit with Paige Lewin, and with Kameese Davies, who breaks down Black hair, its growth patterns, and the care it truly deserves. Backroad Gee reflects on what it means to be a Congolese man, through and through. Through a barbering project, three young men open up about grooming, identity, and what it means to look after their hair - and themselves, and much more.

Interviews include: @meduulla @backroadgee @julianakasumu @tyruskane_ @donte.dacosta @doneitagaiin @Paigelewinofficial @Kameesedavis @habkat @buxley__ ⁠@ade.oyejobi

This one is for us — past, present, and becoming. For Our Reference is available for preorder on our website now 🔗

CREDITS:
Art Director and Photographer: Bea Dalley - @Beadalley
Fashion Stylist: Tele Awo - @teleolaaa
Photography Assistant: Charlie Blakey

#BLKBrit #ForOurReference #BlackBritish #CreativeCommunity by @theblkbrit

ISSUE 003: Success Is Collective, cover [3/3]

The name making noise from London to Birmingham. DJ Buxley is the force behind Boxout, the event company that champions local talents and has redefined what parties should look and feel like, taking unconventional and fun approaches to their activations.

Speaking with the entreprenuer meant reflecting on his journey, understanding the importance of networking opportunities and his drive to celebrate Birmingham’s vibrant communities. Evidently, there’s no limit to Buxley’s determination as this is just the beginning for him and Boxout.

The interview is available now, visit our website for more 🔗🎤

INTERVIEW: Charlene Haylette - @charlenes_media
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Raissa Coulibaly - @_therealraissa
ART DIRECTOR & PHOTOGRAPHER: Tobi Sobowale - @shobo_photography
CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Charlene Haylette - @charlenes_media
SET DESIGNER: Vanessa Koranteng - @brantuostudio
STYLIST: Tele Awo - @teleolaaa
HAIRSTYLIST: Jamique Webb - @jaamique
MUA: Mia Bolaji - @flawlesstouchbymia by @theblkbrit

ISSUE 003: Success Is Collective, cover [2/3]

A voice of the generation. Introducing powerhouse Habiba Katsha, the journalist and book lover who has dedicated her work, and platform to tackling important topics within the diaspora.

The bold and outspoken writer stands as one of the most authentic voices to know. Habiba proudly celebrates heritage, promotes and brings awareness to events occuring back home through Congolese Roots. In this interview, we ask: What does community mean to her? What inspires her writing? How would she describe her Black British experience?

Our interview with Habiba Katsha is now available on our website 🔗📝

INTERVIEW: Jonifa Ewanga - @jonitrill
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Raissa Coulibaly - @_therealraissa
ART DIRECTOR & PHOTOGRAPHER: Tobi Sobowale - @shobo_photography
CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Charlene Haylette - @charlenes_media
SET DESIGNER: Vanessa Koranteng - @brantuostudio
STYLIST: Tele Awo - @teleolaaa
HAIRSTYLIST: Jamique Webb - @jaamique
MUA: Mia Bolaji - @flawlesstouchbymia by @theblkbrit

Actor and filmmaker Éyum-Priscilla captures the Black Irish experiences through her micro-series, Black Leprechaun. Following a Black Irish girl as she navigates school, the series explores the complexities of growing up Black in Ireland and the intersections of race, culture and identity that shape her experience.

In our short conversation, she explains her inspiration behind the microseries, what it means to be Black and Irish, and themes explored in Black Leprechaun.

The official press night is on 6th November, in collaboration with @nourishment.land and @museumofyouthculture by @theblkbrit

Bea Dalley isn’t just an editorial photographer but a multifaceted creative. Her work celebrates British-Caribbean art and culture but also documents fashion shows for our favourite brands.

In our interview, we asked how she approaches fashion weeks. Here’s what she has to say 📝 by @theblkbrit

In a world that moves at the speed of a scroll, print gives our stories somewhere to stay.

For Black British communities, documenting our culture, creativity and experiences means creating a record of who we are, our achievements and evolving identities. Stories that deserve to be revisited, remembered and passed on.

Our print issues, Staples & Statements (cover stars @victorray and @whereswale) and For Our Reference are part of that ongoing record — celebrating the people, ideas and perspectives shaping Black British culture today. Our stories deserve a place in the archive.

Explore both print issues via the link in bio. by @theblkbrit

‘Wicked’ goes Nollywood, thanks to SNL UK. Cynthia Erivo and Ayoade Bamgboye starred in a sketch ‘Nigeria Wicked’ where the two meet at Shiz university before travelling to LagOz to meet The Wizard.

Saturday Night Live UK (SNL UK) is a British live sketch comedy variety show that premiered on Sky One on 21 March 2026.

📸 @mrmattcrockett by @theblkbrit

Theatre shows you shouldn’t miss this month 🎭

1. Girls - Runs from 22nd October - 21st November at The Maria Theatre (@youngvictheatre)
2. Fences - The show is currently playing at @lyrichammersmith till 31st October
3. The Story - The theatre show runs till 24th October at @nationaltheatre by @theblkbrit

After months of planning, Nubian Jack confirmed the iconic Black British sitcom Desmond’s is set to receive a blue plaque on 31st October.

Produced in 1989, Desmond’s is hailed as a landmark in British television history - celebrating family, humour, Caribbean-British culture and relatable storylines. Decades after its release, the sitcom remains one of UK’s beloved shows - receiving its blue plaque on Bellenden Road, in Peckham. by @theblkbrit

Prominent African and Afro-Francophone artists are openly criticising YouTube for their monetisation policies. According to many sources, the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) excludes multiple African countries, causing creators to earn significantly less than their Western peers.

Artists such as Tiakola (French-Congolese), Himra (Ivorian) and Stonebwoy (Ghanaian) have continuously highlighted the unfairness. Creators from countries like Congo and Ivory Coast are pulling millions of views but receive zero from direct ad revenue, some resulting in changing their base location to be monetised. As of now, only 13 African countries fully integrated into the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) for content monetisation - this includes: South Africa, Nigeria, Senegal, Morocco, Uganda, Egypt, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, Tunisia etc.

More needs to be done by YouTube. by @theblkbrit

Growth Pattern of Black Hair Education with @kameesedavis, founder of @nylah.uk_ and natural hair educator @paigelewinofficial.

For both Paige Lewin and Kameese Davis, hair education is about repair and advocating for a generation of Black consumers as “educated buyers.” Written by @charlenes_media, this piece honours our growth, and asks what responsibility looks like.

Full piece is available in our latest magazine.
Shop on our website now 📙 by @theblkbrit

Sonny Roberts, owner of the UK’s first Black-owned music studio. In 1961, the Jamaican producer launched Planetone - a studio that provided the Caribbean community a music platform during the time of racial disharmony and a tense atmosphere.

Roberts later produced Nkenga’s album Destruction and Judy Boucher’s Can’t Be with You Tonight which reached number two in the U.K. single chart. The producer is hailed for laying the foundation for Black British music and helping Jamaican music become established in Britain. by @theblkbrit