Our hair tells stories - of roots, resilience, creativity and choice. Photographed by Bea Dalley, this barbering inspired project portrays the relationship between Black men, their hair and grooming. But what started as a conversation about self-care shortly turned into a diaspora discourse, the infamous ‘plantain’ vs ‘plantin’ debate.

Habiba Katsha is an influential writer, journalist and book lover. She can be described as a voice of a generation, as she doesn’t shy away from tackling important topics around race, gender, beauty and internet culture ,always with impact and depth.

An influential figure in event production and community building, social entrepreneur Kuuku ‘Que The Wolf’ Quakyi has made impactful strides in promoting literacy and a love for reading.

BLK BRIT delves into Victor Ray and Walé Adeyemi’s favourite fashion staples, how to make a statement, main influences and more. It’s time to get into it - these are our December 2024 cover stars.

Renowned British-Nigerian fashion designer Walé Adeyemi MBE needs little to no introduction. He offers reflections on the fashion scene past and present, networking laterally before upward, what making a statement really means, and highlighting what he considers a timeless wardrobe staple. 

Victor Ray is a name that has been steadily rising in the UK music scene. He embodies the ethos of perseverance, self-discovery, and a passion for making meaningful connections through music. His message is clear: every voice matters.

He seamlessly captures melodies across the diaspora, highlighting sounds that connect with generations. British-Angolan, DJ Edott understands and exudes what it means to be the people’s DJ. This international act speaks on studying DJ Tokyo, biggest career moment thus far and answers one of the most significant questions - who is the Michael Jackson of Africa?