The emotional moment BBC Radio Manchester’s Simone Riley and Joe McGrath completed their part of BBC Children In Need’s three-legged Thousand Mile Challenge. 💛
“The Mobos were like coming home again” - Cleopatra speaks about growing up in Manchester and her career.
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Manchester icon Cleopatra you’ll remember for hits such as Cleopatra theme and Life ain’t easy. Joined me in the studio to talk black girl magic and also the importance of self love. Her energy is so infectious. Nothing but love for her always 💕🙌🏾 @cleopatra_higgins_official
Is a Spice Girls reunion looking likely? Melanie C spoke to Simone Riley about what life was like as a Spice Girl.
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Has Melanie C ever had a Wigan kebab? The singer spoke to Simone Riley about her favourite things about Manchester.
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Akon says he is “more attached to Manchester than London” and also spoke to BBC Radio Manchester about the use of AI in the music industry.
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Look who joined me on @bbcmanchester for a catch up @akon . Massive amount of respect for him everytime. Gorgeous energy always. Catch him at the @thecooplive tonight and Wednesday
Ok so my job which I bloody love is pretty cool, especially when you chat to the lovely @melaniecmusic . Felt like I was catching up with old mate 💕 Catch Melanie’s new album “Sweat” out now.
An evening with …… @official_levi_roots
He reminisced with me about Coxsone sound system, picking pimentos back home and how he loves Manchester. Oh and I tried a few cocktails with Reggae sunrise as the chaser 🤭🍸🍹🍸
What a surreal moment and a highlight of my career. I was in my hometown representing the @moboawards at @thecooplive for @bbcmanchester and @bbcnorthpr@bbcnews . The level of talent celebrating music of black origin which has been a staple in my life was fab. Thank you to Andrew, Chrissie, Lawrence and @kelly__foran for believing in me. Special shout to @jasmine_dufraisse & Erin 💕🙌🏾
