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Join Tami Makinde(@tamimak_ ) writer, editor and culture researcher at Canvas8 as she shares real insights on navigating and breaking into the music and creative industries. From storytelling to cultural positioning, this session will help you better understand how to find your place and build with intention. Breaking into the Industry Saturday 28th March | 10:30AM–12:00PM (UK) Don’t miss it, Link in bio #GirlsInAfrobeats #GiveToGain #WomenInMusic #Afrobeats

🎀 𝒾𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓇𝓃𝒶𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃𝒶𝓁 𝓌𝑜𝓂𝑒𝓃’𝓈 𝓂𝑜𝓃𝓉𝒽 🎀✨ This IWD2026, we will be answering one pertinent question: ‘What does it mean for African women to occupy and take up space for an extended period of time?’ Through a series of articles, we will explore the theme of tenure to understand how women have negotiated old male power networks in Sub-Saharan Africa. To kick us off, @tamimak_ explores the intersection of identity, gender, and culture in Sub-Saharan Africa in a personal editor’s letter ✨. Her conclusion? The future is female, and everyone has a responsibility to pave the road to canonisation for the things we love 💕 Swipe to read a preview and visit the link in bio for the full story 🔗✨

first substack of the year 🙇🏾‍♀️ in a week, my baby @tellitourway will be a year old. old chapters, new beginnings, battle scars, enjoy 🪷 link in bio

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From her rise at @thenativemag to the launch of @tellitourway , @tamimak_ has always worked to center and elevate the stories of women in music and the arts. In Episode 23 of Bridging The Gap, we go through her journey to learn more about the motivations that have fueled her writing, storytelling, and community building for women in her career. This episode will be especially valuable for aspiring writers and editors looking to hone their voices. Available everywhere you get your podcasts!

Welcome to Tell It Our Way, a space for, and by, African women 🎀🎀 Through tightly honed editorial, research and mentorship opportunities, we aim to carve out space for women who are making great strides in the African music and creative industries. Women are integral to the fabric of Afropop, consistently orchestrating their own diverse and eclectic contributions, both behind the scenes and in the spotlight. From taking up space as artists, managers, producers, A&Rs, sound engineers, writers, composers, designers, curators, activists, thought leaders, and more, their impact is felt around the pop culture hive mind all year round. We want to ensure that equitable storytelling is a priority, and not an afterthought by spotlighting key players, elucidating their individual contributions and moving the needle on storytelling from Africa and the diaspora. This is an 𝒾𝓃𝓉𝑒𝓇𝓈𝑒𝒸𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃𝒶𝓁 space for all African women, regardless of age, background, and religion. There’s a lot to be excited about and we can’t wait share these stories with you. In the meantime, subscribe to our Substack via the link in bio, tell a friend, and share this post ✨

special baby ✨ happy married life to my sister and best friend @badgaltons #JTill #jtillinfinity ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 👗: @kenikebespoke 💄: @bbs_byponkeey Fabric by @el_fabricc

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twice the woman i was last year 💐

taking up space and communing with people of like mind 🪺 ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ earlier this year, i was in a bit of a funk and reached out to lanaire while she was showcasing her film across nigeria and south africa. she was surprised i reached out and thanked me so much for finding her at a time when she was putting together all the pieces to the london premiere. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ over the next few months, we grew together, learning from each other and giving space to each other to learn our methods. it didn’t take long until i became a voice she could trust and lean on. i didn’t take that lightly as she’s one of the most brilliant minds i’ve come across. lanaire, your childlike wonder and marvel at knowledge, storytelling and truth speaking is one many people strive hard to achieve. thank you for sharing your stage with me and for sharing this legacy work. happy to have uncovered a bit of your journey and shared mine too 🩵

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