July Westhale's Poems Are Dazzlers
July Westhale is a poet of uncommon powers and Diriye Osman celebrates her awesomeness in this review.
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Amel Larrieux's Sonic Ice-Cream
In this essay, Diriye Osman honours Amel Larrieux, the queen of sultry grooves.
Fatoumata Diawara, A Rock Star On The Rise
Fatoumata Diawara is a gutsy, playful performer with charisma to spare. Get hip to her.
Kim Longinotto's Warrior Women
Am inspiring interview with Kim Longinotto, one of the most fearless documentary filmmakers.
The Delicious Soulfulness of Dianne Reeves
Dianne Reeves is a jazz master and in this interview, we get a glimpse of her delicious worldview.
Lalah Hathaway Is The Truth
In which Diriye Osman breaks down Lalah Hathaway's awesomeness.
Binyavanga Wainaina And Me
A snappy, fun appreciation of Binyavanga Wainaina by Diriye Osman.
The Radical Genius Of Bernardine Evaristo
In this funky piece on Bernardine Evaristo, Diriye Osman pays homage to her brilliance.
The Sensual And Spiritual World of Lizz Wright
Diriye Osman celebrates the divine Lizz Wright and reflects on how her music is a source of light.
The Mischievous Fabulism Of Missy Elliott
Missy Elliott is a sonic and visual auteur and Diriye Osman celebrates her brilliance here.
The Magic Of Meshell Ndegeocello
Diriye Osman reviews the incomparable Meshell Ndegeocello's oeuvre.
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