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Posting as a vow to write more, internet less ✍🏽 this book not gonna finish itself! 😅 📓 & to THANK again @cassavarepublicpress and all the judges @bernardineevaristo , @nataliebaszile , @caroleboycedavies , @panashechigumadzi , Sylvia Tamale 💐 Congratulations to prize winner @_cherise_morris_ 🏆 & fellow runner-up @pha_meh_lla 🥈& rest of shortlist + longlist! Full video and overview of the manuscripts on Cassava Republic Press YouTube 📺 Above all, thanks to Di 👑 for sharing so many stories so generously with me, pictured with her here in Oklahoma City 2015 when we first met. It’s been a trip, this whole process! Please buy this book when it comes out 😂 🙏🏽 Shout out to my favourite writing spots too ✨ @loatad_org @publichousebkk @iniva_arts @hiltonaddisababa 👩🏾‍💻
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1 year ago
This time last year back in Marrakech to write a profile on @thediasporasalon for @nataalmedia ✍🏽 🇲🇦🧡 Shukran @consciouslyconnectedtravel 🌴 🙏🏽
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3 months ago
Beautiful memories of @rewritelondon , my first writing retreat 💫 November 2023 🏝️ 🇨🇷 ✍🏽 @christina_fonthes did that and later put out the most beautiful book 📕 Where You Go I Will Go (link in stories) 👏🏽 thank you @yogayodajo for 🧘🏾‍♀️ & hosting it 🦥 Since then I’ve signed two book deals & ghostwritten a couple of memoirs 📚 👻 I’m currently welcoming more writing & editing projects & looking for a publishing home for my 3rd book idea 💡 (a quirky little travel book, about the folks that airports are named after ✈️ ) so hit me with questions or suggestions please! Ok gracias have as nice a day as possible! 🌞🩷 thanks @zin_vizion for 🧘🏾‍♀️ ☕️ & the last day last pic 🪴✨
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3 months ago
And 2025 is gone!! 🥳 🍾 🥂 It felt like 2024 part 2? 🪃 like it’s been one long year 😅 here’s to a fresh and fabulous 2026 with more peace more amour more good in the world 🌍💜🍀 Happy new year everybody 💫
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4 months ago
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHOUCHOU!!! 🫶🏽🫀🤍 I love you 💫
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5 months ago
Repost 🎬🎬🎬 @africafilmsociety Africa Film Society is excited to announce our annual call for short films for Classics In the Park, 2026 Edition. Next year we are celebrating 10 years of Africa Film Society and Classics In the Park (2016 to 2026). It’s been almost TEN years of providing FREE + OUTDOOR cinema in Accra! We can’t wait to screen your work at Akola Boni Park. Swipe right for submission guidelines. Deadline is January 7th, 11pm. #AFS10 #Anniversary #CITP2026
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6 months ago
@adebayobolaji HERE YA GO: Trailer for 100 PEOPLE Film “What We Reach For” [part a]. Full film only viewable under Bolaji Editions. The waiting list closes tonight 12 midnight BST 😱 to be one of the first in a special limited drop. - [link in bio to join] ————— Thanks to the perfect team 1st AD/Edit/Co-Producer: @mrbabysweet DOP: @jed_dop Co Movement Direction: @sabinanetherclift Assistant Movement Direction: @benjaminedwardvictor Makeup: @alexiavangela Music: Pat Moran Grading: @danmaxlevy Written, Produced & Directed by: Adébayo Bolaji - Featured performers here: @roddy.j.kippen @destahaile @jaygoze @gy_anna @panteroussa @snyongera1 @laramoreton @terry_helps @dannydicegram lloydwarbey @adrian_decosta @benjaminedwardvictor @susannacandlin @austin._.saturday @_niamhfinlay @officeearth @sheilaofacton @and_is_phi @ofcourse_italktomyself yesidelinney @annette.roberts09 rethadelight @marlone36 @yussico @sublackwellstudio @vanessa_ayo @littleartforms
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6 months ago
If you’re ever in Bangkok and you like film at alllll, even just a little, you need to visit the Thai Film Archive. 🤩 Top-tier, dreamy, free rainy day educational escapism. Gorgeous library, stunning archives 🎞️ and tons of cool cultural history. Khob kun mak ma, Khun Name, for the guided tour!! 🙏🏽 🤯 I learned so much. Got a long list of films to watch🍿 check out their YouTube channel too 🤓 🩷 🎬 @thaifilmarchive @callmebyminename 🌝 #cinema #cinephile #thaicinema #film #archives #library #bangkok
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6 months ago
Furahi Day! 🌞 A pic I took in Zanzibar 2011 🇹🇿 My friend @fete_jen is organising a trip there soon ✨ Check it out if you have yet to get to this magical place 🏝️ #travel #zanzibar #grouptrip
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6 months ago
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent Networking & Fundraising Evening! 💫 It was truly a memorable night – filled with great conversations, generous hearts, and meaningful connections. We're thrilled to share that we raised a significant amount of funds for our cause and gained an incredible number of new volunteers! 🙌 It was such a joy to see familiar faces and welcome new ones. We wrapped up the night with some beautiful traditional dancing, and it couldn’t have ended on a better note. 💃🕺 From all of us – thank you for showing up, supporting, and celebrating with us. Your presence made all the difference. 💖
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7 months ago
🚨 It's almost here! Our Fundraising & Networking Evening is happening this Saturday, the 27th 🎉✨ Swipe through to see how our previous evenings have gone and why this one is set to be even bigger and better. We’ve also shared all the exciting details so far, including the venue, guest speakers, entertainment, and what you can expect on the night. 📅 27/09/25 🕢 6PM-10PM 📍Clapham Park Cube, SW4 8EP  It’s going to be an unforgettable evening of connection, inspiration, and community 🤝💫 🎟️ Tickets are still available – grab yours now via the link in our bio!
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7 months ago
Singing with Joe Bataan again this year was, always is, a JOY!! 🤩 @therealjoebataan ❤️‍🔥 I first auditioned to do his backing vocals in 2012 for @malasimbofestival . I didn’t stick a knife in the piano 🔪 🎹 (which is how Joe commandeered his first band 😅) but I was pretty insistent I had to get this gig because I loved love his music so much. 💃🏾 Mix of beautiful memories here from rehearsals and gigs in The Philippines & UK @thejazzcafe @officialronnies @weoutherefest 🎉 Thank you, Joe! Thank you, Yvonne! 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽 you guys are my favourite tio & tia for real ♾️ Maraming salamat to the o.g Manila massive & the incredible musicians I’ve met here in London 💥 Thanks for pics & vids @flipthescriptbook @rubysound @eripolitan chouchou @j.p_bimeni_mudibu 💜
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8 months ago