Blacxellence

You are looking at the best Yoga teacher in the world. Well, she is to me anyway. Let me explain why Sanchia Legister is great.

This is Tamika, she is awesome. The End.

It’s hard to know where to start with Peigh. We started out as acquaintances at Run Dem Crew and over the years have we’ve gone on a…

I met Dede on Twitter during some post-Brexit blues last year. She’s opinionated and not afraid to speak her mind.

Shameek is a man that has achieved a hell of a lot in short period of time.

Meet Mahaneela (Neela). She’s one of the most amazing people around. I’ve known Neela for a couple of years and have seen the quality of…

I met Ben last year when I started my training with Great Men. Great Men’s main work sees them go into schools and run workshops with boys…

Meet Kara-Jessica, an accomplished Graphic Designer & Illustrator that specialises in digital design and has a main focus on editorial…

World, this is Sait. Sait is a great man. Let me explain why.

This is Seyi Akiwowo, Forest Gate North’s Councillor and a woman of many talents.

My earliest memory of James Massiah is this young man that would walk around campus in an all black Jacket that would become a symbol of…

Can I start by saying how great Candace Oxley is? Yes, yes I can. Candace is a fantastic and wonderful woman. She’s extremely driven, smart…

I first met Richie through my friends Angel and Darren. I think we ran together a few times and can’t remember much beyond that. I really…

Have I ever told you that I love the Internet? I’ve forgotten to mention that a large portion of Blacxellence entries were friendships that…

Meet Foday Dumbuya or ‘Fods’ that he also goes by. I’ve known Fods for a few years now and have seen him go on an incredible journey not…

I had the pleasure of meeting Siana last year at a Consented UK event (they do great work, check them out). She was laughing with one of my…

Stephen Isaac-Wilson has a smile that will brighten anyone’s day. He’s a down to earth Director from South East London and has finally been…

Meet Gynelle, owner of Londons first and best Cactus and Succulent shop, PRICK.

I first had the pleasure of meeting Riaz Phillips at the launch of his amazing book, Belly Full. I can remember the day vividly. I had just…

Reader. Writer. Researcher. Soul-Searcher. These are just some of the words that use to describe one of my best friends, Lemara.

Meet Nyasha, the founder of Munch Club TV, one of the best organic channels on YouTube right now.

I have been lucky enough to not only know but have regular contact with Matilda over the last five or so years.

You may have started to notice a recurring theme with #blacxellence and Run Dem Crew Youngers. That’s because it is a project that has…

Candice Braithewaite is an incredibly strong, determined and inspirational woman. You see that smile right there? It’s infectious…