K A T L O .

Today I'm showcasing one of my favourite black performer. The amazing @justkatlo - She is from Botswana and is making her professional debut in musical theatre as "Inez Stubbs" in @hairsprayuktour a show that has truly touched black people worldwide. Hearing about what's she's been through and the reality of being a black actress is something everyone needs to hear. Here's her story and what she explained: "As a Black, African performer working in Europe and America is tough. I always have to consider visas and whether I can even perform in other counties without one like my colleagues can. Most of the time the answer is “no”. Some jobs that I have been more than qualified for and actually been penciled or even selected for, I have had to give up because the employer didn’t give me enough time to complete and submit a visa application. The story goes: you did your final two months ago (plenty of time to do an application). You wait- running out of time. The week of the shoot comes and you assume you didn’t get it. The call comes in on Tuesday, shoot is Friday, you fly on Thursday. Well… there goes that job 🤷🏽‍♀️. But you got the job, they wanted you, they asked for you... These quiet wins and losses aren’t seen, and often times it feels like some kind of personal failure for being foreign but it isn’t. There also aren’t that many roles out there for us- I’m not talking about playing a maid, a funny friend, a “soul sister”, or some kind of struggle story (which seems to be the only way the industry thinks Black folks can be gritty and dramatic actors). Specifically in musical theatre it feels like for every 6 auditions my white colleagues gets in the room for, I’m seen for 1 or 2 if that… and I definitely need to be able to belt and riff and sing with “soul” at least 90% of the time." What an absolute honour to share this on this platform! She is paving the way for a new generation of black performers. Please follow her @justkatlo and show her some support she deserves the best. 💕🇧🇼 •📸@aktaphotography #blacklove #blackrepresentation #blackhistory #blackrepresentation #hairspray #hairspraymusical #hairsprayuktour #black #botswana #botswana🇧🇼

First day of school vs last 🎓 Leaving school with a First Class and in my dream career.

KFC - BBQ SEASON 🍔 The British summertime is here in all its glory 🌧️ So come rain, or indeed more rain… the new ultimate BBQ Burger brings all the sunshine ☀️ Starring: @justkatlo With Georgia Valentino, Brigid Lohrey & Ezra Elliott Client: @kfc_uki Agency: @motherlondon ECD: @martinjrose CD: @micotoledo Creative: @dmnzri Agency Producer: Jenny Fan Production: @magna.studios MD: @jsorton Director: @s45mpling Producer: @neil_andrews DP: @harry__wheeler Steadicam: @mrallsop Production Designer: @kaveq Casting: @kharmelcochranecasting Choreographer: @charliemayhew_ Wardrobe: BRATSK @julie.vojtovics HMU: Sophie Scott 1st AD: @rob.blishen Locations: Humphrey Milles Production Manager: @franresteghini PA: Hayley West SFX: @evolution_sfx Rain: SVFX Rain SFX Supervisor: @evolution_sfx Wires: Matt Sherran Focus: Phil Heron Key Grip: Pete Olney Gaffer: Andy Mac Playback: Nick Barber Sound: Paddy Owen Edit: @ellie.k.johnson @tenthree_editing VFX: @blackkitestudios VFX Supervisor: Tito VFX Lead: Paul Wilmot VFX Producer: @jadedenne Colourist: @thomasmangham Music: Michael McDonald ‘I Keep Forgetting’ Music License: @theodore_music_co Sound Design: @samrobson76 @no8ldn Stock: @kodak_shootfilm @kodak Scans: @cinelabuk #kfc #summer #summervibes #britishsummer #film #moodygrams #rain #cinematography #mood #dance #35mmfilm #kodak #night #uk #london #vibes #nightlife #city #cityvibes #citylife #nightshooters #feelinggood #warreng #regulate #musiclover #burger #streetwalk #raining #rainy

ALTAR by Mya Onwugbonu R&D 📸

MEET THE TEAM 🎭
Bringing the story to life… Introducing our Cast
Yafet Amanuel, Katlo Masole & Evie Alberti yafamanuel @justkatlo @eviealbertimusic From stage to screen, musical theatre to live performance, each of them brings their own depth, energy, and lived experience into the work. This is where it all comes together. Thank you for following our journey as we’ve introduced the team behind the work — we can’t wait for you to experience it. May 1st and 2nd @ 7:30pm @theatredeli 🎟️ Ticket Link in Bio !! #meettheteam #castreveal #altartheplay #newwork #shiftspace

30/01/2026 🎞️

Lost files ‘25

NYE 2025. Big bro Chris and our Mimi Love film camera surprises! 🖤 (Everyone in this photo is thoroughly f’d but still cute)

One of many proud friend moments. ❤️ What a fab press night!

Love 🤎

Some real ones🤎

Bob the Builder went to see Beyoncé 👑🐝 (If you don’t want concert spoilers don’t swipe😅)