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Welcome to the September 2011 issue of Lime magazine. This is our second annual Knowledge is Power edition where we ask industry insiders to share value career tips and life lessons.

As we approach the end of the year now is a good time to reflect

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on your dreams and aspirations and check that you’re still on track to achieving those goals you set at the start of the year. Take a look inside and be inspired by our successful interviewees or attend one of the many events that are happening this month and get your networking on.

Editor Sophia A Jackson editor@gotmedialive.co.uk

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Contributors Cassam Looch Semper Azeez-Harris Tricia Wombell Alicia Adejobi Adelaide Damoah Sarah Nicholas Amica Anselm

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The key to SUCCESS Mdreams and

support at each juncture of our career or business.

Having a coach or mentor to share their skills, knowledge and expertise with us can make the journey to success much easier.

any of us have

aspirations, however most of the time we let other people’s negativity or our own doubts stop us from fully achieving our goals.

Founder of One Hand Can’t Clap, Lorlett Hudson knows just how to unleash your hidden potential.

Why did you decide to become a life coach?

I wanted to make a difference. I believe in possibilities for people to become better at what they do and very close to my heart is the development of the people element of business. I have a passion to help others succeed. Throughout my life, I have seen how the business world can create havoc on people’s health, well being and livelihood and decided to train as a life coach and develop a market for my service in 2000. Through coaching, mentoring and guidance I have seen how people can be transformed, perform effectively, contribute and make key decisions with clarity, confidence and direction amidst chaos.

What is the idea behind your organisation “One Hand Can’t Clap”?

One Hand Can’t Clap is a Jamaican proverb – interpreted as ‘Collective Responsibility, Support and Encouraging Extraordinary Performance from people.’

We work with ambitious individuals who want to live better lives, reach their potential. One Hand Can’t Clap was born out of my frustration of seeing too

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What are the hardest things in life that you have had to overcome?

Keeping focused, creating and sustaining a profitable business and to keep on believing in myself against all odds.

many people with great business ideas and skills go to waste.

Why do you think people are more so in need of your area of expertise?

The world of work is changing rapidly and people need mentoring, coaching and training to know how to develop their competitive edge in order to succeed in today’s global market place. I have been a coach for over 11 years and believe that understanding the importance of culture and heritage is more powerful than strategy and we all need support and guidance at times to keep our feet on the ground.

In what ways can a life coach help you achieve your aspirations?

A life coach can help you get from where you are to where you want to get to be in life. Everyone needs

How can other people overcome their problems in life?

Learn to ask for help and support. Find people with expert knowledge that can help you to move forward with your career or business. Find people who share similar values like you.

What are the main barriers that you find tend to stop people from achieving their goals?

Understanding their purpose, knowing their strengths, skills and natural talents. Understanding the importance of investing in themselves and asking for support.

What tips can you give people to be their best?

Develop a balanced approach to life, find a mastermind group that share similar values like yourself and become clear on understanding what activities to do and when to do them.

Lime magazine talks to life coach and mentor Lorlett Hudson about how we can all unlock our potential Words : Sarah Nicholas

What things can people look to your organisation for?

Credibility, expertise, consistency and trusting relationships. We help our clients create their own opportunities. We also work with people in career transition to make key decisions with confidence to get the results they want.

What do you know now about being in business that you wish you knew when you first started out which you would like to share with our readers?

I wish I knew all the elements of what it takes to run a successful heartcentered service business with a commercial. I didn’t have the skills and knowledge to understand the different elements of the business and to make key decisions with confidence. Also I didn’t really know the value that I was providing at the time which makes it difficult to know my worth and what fees to charge my clients.

Info: This month, you can see Lorlett Hudson in action at her monthly workshop, What Next on 27 September, 9.30am – 1pm. The theme for this session is ‘Turn Conflict into Connection’ | Grange Fitzrovia Hotel, 20-28 Bolsover Street London W1 5NB | www. onehandcantclap.co.uk

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER A poem by Georgina Ramsay

There is a difference between what you know, and having knowledge.

It is no use if you don’t use it right, whether at home, work, school or college.

Sept 100 Black Men of London 10th anniversary family fun day A great day out for the whole community. Join us for a day of craft, products, food stalls, bbq, sports and games, talent show, zumba and salsa.

Info: West Green Learning Centre/ Park View Academy, Langham Road, Tottenham N15 | www.100bmol.org.uk

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It’s not about getting the answers right, or having the quickest brain.

For if you know all the answers, then what do you gain?

Due to the knowledge of others, we have advanced in all that we know.

Our knowledge of the world and how it works, can only continue to grow.

It isn’t always about the result, but the journey that it takes.

So as you further your knowledge, you can avoid previous mistakes.

You may already be aware, of the subject in which you excel.

Or it may come and find you, only time will tell.

But you can’t wait forever, for it to come and find you.

So go out into the world, and learn something new.

For the first time in DC Comics history, see Batman the world’s most popular DC Super Hero as you’ve never seen him before, in an all-new, live-action arena adventure, set to take the world by storm.

Batman Live World Arena Tour is a multi-million pound stage production of unprecedented scale and a must-see for families and

Batman fans everywhere.

Written exclusively by two of the comic book world’s most highly regarded writers, Batman Live is a theatrical extravaganza of thrilling stunts, acrobatic acts and illusions.

Info: www.theo2.co.uk

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, 15, 17 Sept Mae Naak by Somtow Sucharitkul For the first time in its 10-year history, Opera Siam (previously Bangkok Opera) will be presenting one of its most popular operas in London this Autumn, directed by founder artistic director of Opera Holland Park Stefan Sanchez, and conducted by Thailand’s internationally acclaimed young conductor, Trisdee na Patalung. Mae Naak is an adaptation of one of Thailand’s most famous and beloved folk-tales.

Set in a Siamese village it tells the story of the country’s scariest femme fatale, whose character has inspired a host of reincarnations in films, television shows and novels. The title role was created for, and will be performed by Nancy Yuen, most recently seen by British opera-goers in the title role in the Raymond Gubbay Madame Butterfly.

Info: 7.30pm | Bloomsbury Theatre, 15 Gordon Street, London, WC1H 0AH | www.thebloomsbury.com

Somewhere, something is waiting to be discovered.

The question is by who?

Knowledge is power.

Where will yours take you?

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Sept Seven Keys to a Winning CV: Book launch and career event The 7 Keys to a Winning CV book launch and career networking event is Mildred Talabi’s answer to the economic crisis and the alarming unemployment rate in the UK. In addition to benefiting from the CV advice and guidance contained in 7 Keys to a Winning CV, this special event will also give 150 jobseekers special access to professionals in all areas of recruitment including: • Interview skills and training • Networking for job success • Identifying right career choices through coaching • Assessments and psychometric testing • Personal styling and dressing for success • ...and much more!

Speakers on the night will be Mildred Talabi, CV expert and author of 7 Keys to a Winning CV, and Richard Tyrie, founder of Jobsgopublic.com – the UK’s largest recruitment portal for public sector jobs.

Info: 6.30pm-8.30pm | City Business Library, Guildhall – Entrance 3, Aldemanbury, EC2V 7HH| www. mildredtalabi.com Lime magazine has two copies of Mildred Talabi’s 7 Keys to a Winning CV to give-away, to enter, email competition@comelime.com with ‘Winning CV’ in the subject header by September 29, 2011.

The Hip Hop Shakespeare Company are featured in the Merge Festival

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Sept – 20 Nov Inaugural annual Merge Festival A new annual arts and music festival celebrating the rich heritage and

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contemporary culture of London’s Bankside.

For two months, the river walkway near Tate Modern, a vacant office block, historic buildings,

Bankside Mix, as well as Bankside’s open spaces, local offices, bars and cafes will come alive when major names from the UK and international art world stage installations and musical performances alongside emerging artistic talent. Artists include Fiona Banner,Jamie Reid (The Sex Pistols), Arturo Vega (The Ramones), Ted Riederer, The Hip Hop Shakespeare Company, and Caravan Theatre.

Info: Various venues, Bankside, London| www. mergefestival.co.uk

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Oct African Music Awards The African Music Awards is a first-ofits-kind approach to promote African Music globally, thus reaching out to millions of its fans, propelling African music to glorious pinnacles beyond the four corners of Africa.

This is a black-tie event.

Info: www. africamusicawards.com

Olu Alake- President of 100 Black Men; Gary LeeHead Chef of The Ivy; Caroline Marsh- Property Tycoon and TV’s ‘Secret Millionaire’; David NietaTop Barrister and Poet; Lorna Campbell- Cabinet Member for Lambeth; Lieutenant Commander Neville Bryce MBE- Royal Navy and Barbara Lindsay MBE. Info: 6pm | St Matthew Academy, St Joseph’s Vale, London SE3 0XX | www. stmatthewacademy.co.uk

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St Matthew Academy, Lewisham will be hosting an evening of inspiration to celebrate Black History Month. The event is co-hosted by Jessica Elliott- Award winning entrepreneur and David McQueen- International speaker and sponsored

by Colorblind Cards and the Precious Awards.

Speakers include Speakers Confirmed: Naomie Harris- Hollywood Actress (new ‘Bond’ girl); Jennette Arnold OBE- Chair of Greater London Assembly;

Brides of Culture (BoC) is back for its fourth instalment of its unique, London based Bridal Exhibition. This free wedding exhibition will be held at the luxurious surroundings of The Crowne Plaza Hotel in east London’s trendy Docklands. BoC is a London based wedding e-channel and Bridal Exhibition that seeks to celebrate the cultural multeity of this vibrant city. With a dedicated website which serves as an interactive e-channel for brides and grooms from all ethnic backgrounds, Brides of Culture seeks to go beyond the usual, mainstream wedding planning portals.

Info: www.bridesofculture. com

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Sept Buy My Wardrobe A new line up of 20+ carefully selected self confessed shopaholics, ladies who lunch, fashion

industry insiders and high flying professionals collectively known as “Wardrobe Mistresses” will open the doors to the unwanted contents of their

Creme of Nature with Certified Organic Argan Oil from Morocco for Remarkable Shine and Intense Moisture Creme of Nature continues to shine, expanding its innovative line of products with Certified Organic Argan Oil from Morocco with five new remarkable shine products including Creme of Nature with Argan Oil Treatment, Moisture & Shine Shampoo, Intensive Conditioning Treatment, Strength & Shine Leave-In Conditioner and Oil Moisturizer. Randolph Gray, International Hair Educator for Colomer Professional International who manufacture and distribute all Creme of Nature products commented “The expansion of the Creme of Nature Argan Oil line is jam-packed with products that we believe will help our customers achieve the healthy, shiny, hydrated and well-conditioned hair they crave.”

Oil Treatment: Likely the most affordable of its kind, this highquality, certified organic Argan Oil treatment is comparable to the more expensive versions on the market. This precious, alcohol-free oil maximizes hair strength and provides intense Are we friends? Like us and get free tickets to the best shows across the captial. www.facebook.com/limemagazine

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-21 Sept London Fashion Week S/S 2012 London Fashion Week is an apparel trade show held in London, England twice each year, in February and September. It is one of the “Big Four” fashion weeks, along with New York Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week.

Info: www. londonfashionweek.co.uk

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Oct Natural Lounge and Naptural Roots

conditioning. It protects against breakage and repairs dry, damaged hair. It absorbs instantly for longlasting shine without an oil residue, while smoothing over the cuticle layer to reduce frizz, leaving hair silky soft.

Moisture & Shine Shampoo: brings back the traditional classic sulfatefree Creme of Nature shampoo formula and enhances it with Argan Oil for super hydration and conditioning. This classic shampoo with a new twist restores moisture and delivers intense shine while it gently cleanses the hair. The nonstripping formula will revitalize and strengthen thirsty hair while it detangles and leaves hair soft and manageable. It’s a return to what has made Creme of Nature a consumer favorite for years.

Intensive Conditioning Treatment: which is currently available is sachet only. Now, by

magazine presents Naturally Fabulous The event will be attended

by Mahogany Boisseau, Naptural Roots own spokeswoman who be flying in from Atlanta.

She will not only give you all her secrets on how she grew such beautiful hair, but will answer any questions you may have.

Joining her will be Q, the official hairstylist for Naptural Roots magazine who will be doing a hair styling demo and LeAnne Dolce, Naptural Roots Magazine founder and publisher. Entertainment: poetry by Hunnii M Gray and G.R.E.Ed.S and there will also be exhibitors, give-aways and a fashion/ hair show.

Info: 12pm | The Cape, Wood Street London EC2V 7JQ | www. thenaturallounge.com

FASHION/BEAUTY

Through fundraising and community support 20-year-old couture design business Gisella Boutique in Peckham, is attempting to rebuild after devastation by London rioters.

Lime magazine were saddened to hear that the family run business were tragically one of the shops looted during last month’s unrest having served and supported the community. For 20 years they have created beautiful hand-made clothing for a wonderful mix of people, both local and international. At the time of going to press they had so far raised £1, 410 of the £32,000 goal. It’s business as usual and you can also support the shop by setting up an appointment for a couture gown via their websitewww.gisellaboutique.net.

Donate at: www.indiegogo.com/Rebuild-GisellaBoutique

designer wardrobes. With row upon row of barely worn expertly sourced designer items you’ll never know what you might find!

Info: 12-4pm | Adam St Members Club London WC2N 6AA | www. buymywardrobe.com

popular demand, this ultra-rich, deep moisturizing treatment can be purchased in a 355ml. bottle.

Strength & Shine Leave-In Conditioner: a unique two-phase formula that combines Argan Oil liquid shine and a strengthening protein complex that improves hair strength. Shake it up to activate the product, and watch the protein complex combine with Argan Oil to protect against damage and add luminous shine and moisture.

Oil Moisturizer: an oil-rich formula, enhanced with Argan Oil that restores moisture, nourishes deep, protects against the effects of heat styling and strengthens damaged hair. It gives long-lasting softness and shine brilliance.

All these new products will be available in the UK and Europe during September 2011 from all good hair and beauty retail shops.

Info: www. cremeofnature. co.uk

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Sept Malaysia Night For one night only, a free Malaysia Night event will be taking place

Get ready for London Fashion Week with Park Plaza Hotels and Resorts‫‏‬ Taking inspiration from three of the world’s most lauded contemporary fashion icons, Park Plaza Hotels and Resorts have designed three stylish new cocktails to celebrate London Fashion Week (16 – 21 September 2011). Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefani and Rihanna have all whipped up a storm in the fashion world and now Park Plaza Hotels and Resorts are offering budding fashionistas the chance to sip on three chic cocktails inspired by these famous style icons.

Info: www.parkplaza. com

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on Trafalgar Square.

Masterchef Winner Tim Anderson will be at the event, showcasing his take on Malaysian street food. Now in its second year, Malaysia Night will take over the capital in the form of an authentic Malaysian Pasar Malam celebration, created by Malaysia Kitchen. Malaysia Night will offer visitors a unique opportunity to experience the very best of Malaysia’s exceptional

in the mouth in a dreamy chocolate soirée. The collaboration between the eclectic European menu and attentive waiting staff created an enjoyable experience at Café Luc – one that I hope to enjoy again soon.

Info: Café Luc, 50 Marylebone High Street, London W1U 5HN| www. cafeluc.com

cuisine and flavours. Over 20 Malaysian restaurants - including Satay House, Awana, Tukdin and Makan Cafe – will be serving their own individual signature street food inspired dishes

Namaaste Kitchen Words: Semper Azeez-Harris | Lime rating: Contemporary Indian restaurant Namaaste Kitchen is a few minutes’ walk from Camden Town station and purports to be a “modern Indian bar” bringing, “contemporary yet highly authentic Indian and Pakistani dishes”. The decor is attractive and the staff are immediately engaging, warm and attentive without being on your case too much. So the food, I opted for a starter of the Lime Chicken Tikka and I have to say that was the best part of my meal, explosive flavours, beautifully tender chicken served on an attractive slate ticked the right boxes. My main however was not amazing. Dumphukt Biryani a traditional Delhi dish was certainly packed with an assortment of flavours but I think they thought my palate would not be able to take heat and they duly served me food with no heat. Having

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for our main course of mussels cooked in white wine, shallots and parsley, followed by champagne chicken, wild mushrooms, with diced bacon and pappardelle. The three waiters’ uncanny knowledge of the food aided the flow of the varied courses, with their own cultivated blend of culture. Surrounded in an ambience of soft lighting and mellow jazz music, our dessert of ice cream and Palet D’or arrived with a feuillantine and chocolate mousse – its essence and textures took our taste buds on an exotic journey through deep chocolate sauce, raspberry resonance on top and a wafer biscuit which crumbles

such as laksa and nasi goreng to satay and beef rendang.

Info: 3-10pm | Trafalgar Square | www. malaysiakitchen.co.uk

grown up on a diet of Scotch peppers my heat tolerance is high. On top of that there was way too much in that serving and added with the pastry that is used to cover the dish of rice and lamb - it was tough going. Namaaste is a reasonably priced restaurant and although the main disappointed me, the starter was enough for me to think that maybe it was just the dish I chose as my main that was the problem.

Info: Namaaste Kitchen, 64 Parkway, London NW1 | www.namaastekitchen. co.uk Follow us on twitter @limewithus for free and discounted tickets to the best events in the city

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Review: Café Luc Words: Amica Anselm | Lime rating: Café Luc is an attractive bistro open to a diverse range of clientele mirrored by the assorted menu. With cosy lighting, avant-garde designs, plus dark chocolate woods against the bar and across the leather sofas, we have an up market restaurant which suits its location and aids this eatery to meet its clientele’s high expectations.

To start we had the steak tartar with sourdough bread which was a combination of rare steak with an unrefined egg yolk, garnishes and onions presented to us as a renowned dish in Belgium. My guest had the brown shrimp croquettes, with fried parsley and lemon which prepared our palette

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-25 Sept ‘Fro Fashion Week Fall 2011 Thirsty Roots presents the ‘Fro Fashion Week Fall 2011 natural hair upscale conference in Atlanta, GA. Come join us as we celebrate natural hair and its beauty at this exciting curl friends event along with natural hair and beauty industry professionals, stylists, product manufacturers, bloggers, and consumers.

Info: www.frofashionweek. com | Atlanta, USA

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Sept – 2 Oct Malawi: Lake of Stars 2011 Lake of Stars is an award winning music festival that takes place in the warm heart of Africa on the palm fringed shores of Lake Malawi. Over 60 acts will perform at the festival in 2011 from across all the artistic genres: Foals; Freshlyground; Black Missionaries; Lucius Banda; Maskal and many more…

Best known for her show on BBC Radio 1Xtra and recently as the official

Gemma Cairney will DJ at the Malawi Lake of Stars

roving reporter at this year’s Glastonbury Festival for the BBC3, Gemma Cairney will be jetting out to the lake with us this year with what will most likely be a DJ set perfectly fitting to the festival’s vibes. Her experience as a radio DJ and a festival guru means she will know exactly what to play to make your Lake of Stars experience.

Info: Mangochi, Malawi | www.lakeofstars.org

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Oct MOBO Awards 2011 US r&b star Jason Derulo announced as co-host of the 2011 Mobo Awards.

MOBO also reveals it is shaking up the voting system by hosting one category exclusively on Facebook.

Fans will be able to cast their vote for the Best Newcomer in association with Lebara Mobile on www.facebook.com/ moboofficial to ensure their favourite artist takes the title. Launched in 1996, by founder and CEO Kanya King, the MOBO Awards were the first in Europe to celebrate urban music.

In its 16 year history, the MOBO Awards has undoubtedly played

an instrumental role in elevating black music and culture to mainstream popular status in the UK and is proud to have played a significant part in launching the UK’s biggest and brightest urban acts over the years.

Info: Glasgow | www. mobo.com

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An opportunity for the community to get involved with CHOGM, the Festival will be eight days of family friendly events that celebrate the people and culture of the Commonwealth. Funded through the Department of Culture and the Arts and Lotterywest, the Festival will showcase WA’s diverse culture and enliven Perth cultural centres and outdoor venues.

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A retrospective of work by Judith Kerr V&A Museum of Childhood Tiger Who Came to Tea, began as a bedtime story for her own children. It soon became a classic and by the time it celebrated its 40thanniversary in 2008, it had been translated into 11 languages and sold more than five million copies.

This retrospective of Kerr’s long career will show original artwork, notes and sketches, alongside which children will be able to step into Sophie’s kitchen to have tea with a life-size ‘tiger’.

Info: Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Road, London E2 9PA | www. museumofchildhood.org.uk

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Sept – 8 Jan *new* My Giant Colouring book by the Chapman Brothers

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Sept – 29 Oct *new* Owusu-Ankomah: Mircrocron – Kusum (Secret Signs – Hidden Meanings) October Gallery will exhibit a body of new works by the renowned artist Owusu-Ankomah.

Working in a new palette of colours, the large-scale paintings reflect Owusu-Ankomah’s fascination with the adinkra symbols of his Ghanaian culture and depiction of monumental human forms. Enter a world of secret signs and hidden meanings, as the artist explores the Dogon people of Mali’s tales of the Dog Star Sirius and their view of the universe.

Info: October Gallery 24 Old Gloucester Street London WC1N 3AL | www.octobergallery.co.uk

An exhibition of etchings

by Jake and Dinos Chapman will open at the V&A Museum of Childhood this September.

My Giant Colouring Book, a Hayward Touring Exhibition, uses the jointhe-dot drawings from a children’s picture book and the naïve innocence of the illustrations as the trigger for a wild outpouring of fantastical imagery far removed from the original dot formations.

Info: V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Road, London E2 9PA| www. museumofchildhood.org.uk

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til 18 Sept BP Portrait Award The annual BP Portrait Award is the most prestigious portrait competition in the world, promoting the very best in contemporary portrait painting. Over the past 32 years the Award has proved the launch pad for the careers of many successful portrait artists.

Info: National Portrait Gallery, St Martin’s Place London WC2H 0HE www. npg.org.uk

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til 2 Oct Road to 2012: A Local Story An exhibition of portraits and stories of east London community groups by photographer Katherine Green to complement the ‘Road to 2012: Changing Pace’ exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery.

Info: National Portrait Gallery, St Martin’s Place London WC2H 0HE www. npg.org.uk

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-28 Oct Che, angel, it’s me, donkey To coincide with Frieze Art Fair this October, the Mosaic Rooms in Kensington will host a striking exhibition from celebrated Syrian artist Fadi Yazigi. One of the most important artistic voices in the Arab world today, Yazigi has exhibited extensively throughout the Middle East, Europe and the United States, but this is the first

time his work has been displayed in the UK. This solo show will include recent paintings, reliefs, sculptures and films by the artist, many of which reflect the personal tragedies of contemporary Syrian reality. Instead of painting life-like portraits, Yazigi’s works often depict ordinary people as physically underdeveloped creatures or half-human beasts, preferring to paint feelings. He often uses his work to portray the marginalised and unhappy, leading to dramatic use of colour and highly arresting imagery.

Info: The Mosaic Rooms, 226 Cromwell Road, London, SW5 0SW | www. mosaicrooms.org

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Oct 11 – 4 Mar 12 Magic Worlds

The exhibition will delve into the captivating world of magic, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the imaginary and fantastical realms of witches, wizards, fairies, elves, dragons, magicians and illusionists. The exhibition will feature Harry Potter, Sooty, Tommy Cooper, Derren Brown and more.

Info: Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Road, London E2 9PA | www. museumofchildhood. org.uk

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Words: Adelaide Damoah

Owusu-Ankomah shares his thoughts on success in art Ghanaian born artist Owusu-Ankomah decided “emphatically to be an artist” after graduating from the Ghanatta College of art at 18. He completely dedicated his life to art.

Having sold his first painting at the tender age of 21, Owusu-Ankomah’s parents supported him until deciding to withdraw support and sent him to Germany in order to encourage him in his career. Owusu-Ankomah has been living and working in Germany since 1986.

What does success in the art world mean to you?

It means recognition and being taken seriously.

You have a serious responsibility towards society concerning your ideas. I have a great concern for humanity.

Where are we going with our present form of development?

So as an artist, you are almost taking on this responsibility...

It is automatic. As an artist, you have taken on the responsibility to go into your imagination, to bring forth something as a gift for humanity because art does something to the unconsciousness. The artist automatically becomes a prophet, a shaman, a philosopher. A painter who suggests the way humanity should go. This is what an artist is. That is why I paint.

So based on your criteria, do you consider yourself to be a success?

crook. Dream about it, work at it. Have a personal style and message. That is true success. Forget about financial success. That will come later; you must have a passion for art.

I am trying to be. Being successful and being successful in what you do are two different things. Are you successful in transporting your message? How do people receive it? To constantly have the energy to try to change all that is around you for the better, that is success. To never give up. To have this dream to give yourself and others a positive change.

Your artistic achievements, like the Armani Red campaign, the FIFA commission, the global exhibitions...

Many would consider those things to be major achievements.

That alone is not true success. True success is to have the courage and the ability to love unconditionally. If you have that, then of course, you have the ability to strive for the prosperity of humanity. So my success as an artist goes beyond what we can positively quantify.

What do you think is your secret? It is not everybody that is going to make it.

They should not be afraid.

They should be prepared to expire out of this world like Van Gogh or Picasso.

The most important thing is that there is a possibility

to overcome fear. This lies within the ability to strive for perfection in their art, as they are able to create and perfection as they strive to love the other.

That is the only secret. That is the path that I have gone on, that I have walked.

Do you think your willingness to do those things are the reasons why you have got to this place and many others haven’t?

Perhaps, I don’t know. A colleague once told me, “most of us force our way to get attention, but you seem not to. What is your secret?” I said, I just “let be.” I trust, I try to eschew fear, I allow.

There is a basic law of acceptance. Do your best and the rest will follow.

Info: Owusu-Ankomah’s London exhibition Microcron – Kusum (Secret Signs – Hidden Meanings) is at the October Gallery from 15th – 29th October 2011 | www. octobergallery.co.uk | Read the full version of this interview at www. damoaharts.blogspot.com

My success as an artist goes beyond what we can positively quantify

What advice would

you give an up and coming artist, in light of everything that you have achieved?

He needs to be truly dedicated and have a passion for art. Try to create art by hook or by LIME MAGAZINE 2011

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Actor, writer and artistic director for Intermission Theatre Darren Raymond talks to us about his amazing work.

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a talented actor/ writer and artistic director for Intermission Theatre is a strong believer that the ‘written word has the power to transform’. From a period spent in prison Darren was given the opportunity to escape his cell once a week allowing him to explore his talent that is drama through the London Shakespeare Workout. He has since gone on to act in numerous plays, become a Words: Vernia Mengot respected head in the world of theatre, received models. But a Serena Nevielle prize for the London Shakespeare work of excellence through Workout was powerful the Concordia foundation because it was light in a and was invited to dark place.

Buckingham Palace to be honoured by the Queen.

Shakespeare holds a great influence over The London your work; tell us more Shakespeare Workout about this... was a life changing I’m a great fan of experience for you Shakespeare. I wouldn’t while you were in Jail. define myself as a Tell me a bit about your ‘shakespert’. I can pick up experiences and why it a text, and not be afraid was so inspiring? of the language. I love his It was influential and a story telling and his poetry. changing point in my I’m also a great lover of life. It wasn’t the main music. influential part of my life but it kick started it for me, introduced me to drama and allowed me to explore talent. When I was younger I wasn’t enthusiastic in school. I got by in school and was easily influenced.

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You started as an artistic director at age 25; did you consider this quite a challenge being so young?

Well I was going to the church (St Saviours) for a while, the creative director

asked me. It’s been a great learning curve; it’s been a massive success.

What are the hardest things about working in theatre?

The money. The youth theatre gets government funding. Whereas the professional theatre struggles to get money, you need to be different and there needs to be uniqueness. For the youth theatre, for them affirmation and transformation is the hardest thing.

Tell me about some of your most unforgettable roles in your acting career. Like your role in Cracking the Whip and Black Atlas.

Once I was released from prison, I was getting jobs here and there. I’ve played so many diverse roles. I played Othello (Shakespeare) and there was so much depth to the character. Cracking the Whip was a contemporary play; that was great. It was looking at the problem of the young black male in society today. And Black Atlas that was good as well. I love acting.

Recently you were honoured by the Queen, how did it feel to be invited to Buckingham Palace?

I still don’t know I’m not sure; other people are making a fuss for me, because I’ve been through so much in my life. The

Queen was more like in my mum, and my Nan’s generation. I wish she was alive to see her grandson getting honoured by the Queen. It’s gonna open doors for me, in terms of my career.

What’s next for you?

The Youth theatre has a play starting November to December Called The Playground held at Intermission. It’s a take on A Midsummer Night’s Dream, an adaptation. We always do Shakespeare at the youth theatre. We have done a take on Julius Caeser called Wasted.

We did Romeo and Juliet last year; it was all about the postcode war. So this year we decided to do a comedy. The youth group has about 25 members, mainly young people at risk or those who don’t have opportunities, and aspiring actors. It’s good for them all to get involved together.

What single piece of advice would you give to someone to help them survive in this industry?

I would say you have to have a faith, and for me my faith is in Christ. But I know that people have a different faith or religion.

Info: www. intermissiontheatre.co.uk Read the full interview on Afridiziak Theatre News | www.afridiziak.com

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til 10 Sept Double Feature

Four new plays by exciting writers performed in The Paintframe, at the National Theatre. This summer for the first and only time, this space will be transformed into a performance space.

Presented in two double bills, a single group of performers and theatremakers deliver funny, scary and moving plays for today. Discover more about the productions and The Paintframe at www. double-feature.co.uk.

Truth and Reconciliation

reluctant to be told. Debbie Tucker Green’s previous credits include random at the Royal Court, Theatre Local and tour and stoning mary. Her other plays include generations at the Young Vic, trade for the RSC and dirty butterfly at Soho. She won the 2004 Olivier Award for Most Promising Newcomer for born bad at Hampstead Theatre. On film, she wrote and directed the short film, heat and she has written and directed a film of random for Channel 4.

Info: Mon-Sat 7pm (and 9pm on 6 ,9,10,12,13,16,17,19,20,23 and 24 Sep) | Jerwood Theatre Upstairs Royal Court Theatre, Sloane Square, SW1W 8AS | www.royalcourttheatre. com

Rwanda to Northern Ireland, Zimbabwe to Bosnia answers are demanded, reconciliation hard to hear and the truth

iconic story influenced and inspired rock stars and artists from The Rolling Stones and David Bowie to Andy Warhol and, of course, Stanley Kubrick, who made the famous film version.

Intelligent, irreverent Alex’s ultra-violent lifestyle catches up with him. He is imprisoned and entered into a punishing government experiment aimed at ending all crime.

Finding himself in an unexpected and life-

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Truth. Freedom. Love.

Seven words, seven stories, seven moments of theatre played in an empty space

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Sept –1 Oct Anthony Burgess’ A Clockwork Orange

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-24 Sept truth and reconciliation written and directed by debbie tucker green ‘I will not stay standing to have you accuse me.

And I will not sit there and be accused.’

altering personal horror show leads him to a choice: redemption or downfall?

In this new adaptation, New York writers Ed DuRanté (words) and Fred Carl (music) return to the original source of Anthony Burgess’ book and importantly, his last chapter of redemption and hope. Married with a rich contemporary score of Jazz, Grooves and Beats, this promises to bring fresh resonance to a modern classic.

Info: 2.30pm | 7.30pm | Theatre Royal Stratford East, Theatre Square, London E15 1BN. Box office 020 8534 0310 www. stratfordeast.com

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like a game, magical and dangerous. A farmer proposes marriage under the stars in Italy, a kidney donor is on the run in Paris, birds come to life in ancient India, a brother plays dead in Senegal, and a young lover is in search of Truth. An international company draw on their wealth of experience working with Complicite, Peter Brook, Jacques Lecoq and others to devise a new play based on stories from around the world. When words begin to lose their meaning, they lose their weight and men their sense of direction…Sellig Furaya in What Is Gravity Without Stories? Tell Them That I Am Young and Beautiful explores our relationship with the ‘other’: the person we think we know but don’t, the stranger on the

street, the person who is different.

Directed by Marcello Magni; created and performed by Marcello Magni, Kathryn Hunter, Patrice Naiambana, David Bartholomew Soroczynski and Kora player Tunde Jegede.

Info: 8pm | Arcola Theatre | www.arcolatheatre.com

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-24 Sept Respect La Diva Celebrating the greatest hits of five decades of Divas from Beyoncé to Bassey, Respect La Diva is an uplifting musical celebration paying tribute to some of the greatest female singers of all time. Hosted by X-Factor finalist Andy Abraham and headlined by singers Sheila Ferguson (The Three Degrees), Denise

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Pearson(Five Star), Katy Setterfield (The One & Only) and Zoe Birkett (West End/Pop Idol), alongside a cast of West End singers, dancers

the poor script for the character, and part of it was down to moments where Richard came across as try-hard.

Shrek The Musical, Drury Lane Words: Alicia Adejobi Rating:

REVIEW

Taking on the roles of characters from one of the most successful animated films of all time would be a nerve wracking feat for even the most experienced actors. But whatever nerves the cast had, the audience would never have known because they came out in full force to put on a show that exhibited their hard work.

Shrek The Musical is based on the movie adaption, which tells the tale of a lonely, green ogre who falls in love with the princess he is rescuing from a secluded life in a tower.

While Nigel Lindsay is amiable in his lead role as Shrek, Amanda Holden surprisingly shines in her role as Princess Fiona. The Britain’s Got Talent judge portrays her snobbery brilliantly and although doesn’t have the best

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and a live band, Respect La Divashowcases songs by iconic Divas including Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Etta James,

Understandably, the stage adaption of the movie was always going to be different, but quite frankly, if you’re going to take on a successful picture, it’s vital that you either match-up to or better the original. What was missing from the stage production was the fast-paced, somewhat adult wit that made the movies so successful in the first place. theatre voice, hits the right notes in the musical numbers with ease.

Hands-down, Nigel Harman saved the show giving a hilariously camp portrayal of Lord Farquaad, the pint-sized man trying to woo the Princess. If it weren’t for his overly camp sing-a-longs, the endless references to his miniature height and the general

colour and life Nigel brought to the stage, Shrek The Musical would have ended up a monotone snooze-fest.

Originally played by comedian Eddie Murphy, Richard Blackwood’s Donkey was witty and charming; however, Richard lacked the charisma that Donkey was originally loved for.

Part of this was down to

Nonetheless, if you haven’t seen any of the movies, Shrek The Musical is an enjoyable and entertaining show that will keep the children enchanted for a couple of hours.

Info: Shrek The Musical is at Drury Lane until February 19, 2012 | Printed courtesy of Afridiziak Theatre News | www.afridiziak.com

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Sept Apples and Snakes Master class: Working with young people, poetry and spoken word

Apples and Snakes Master class Working with young people, poetry and spoken word - lead by Jacob Sam-La Rose

- lead by Jacob Sam-La Rose A free master class for poets and spoken word artists, with leading practitioner Jacob Sam-La Rose. This workshop will be aimed at poets and spoken word artists who are interested in developing young people’s creative writing and performance skills, with a particular view to working with the youth slam model.

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Info: Monday – Thursday at 7.30pm | Fridays – 5pm & 8pm | Saturdays 3pm / 7.30 pm | Garrick Theatre, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H OHH | www.respectladiva.com Symphony Orchestra and special guest vocalists you can look forward to a evening celebrating the music of Jamaica’s 1st super group, Bob Marley and The Wailers.

This year’s special guest performers will include Grammy award winning reggae legend Michael Rose alongside the UKs no.1 Reggae artist Lloyd Brown and The Wailers guitarist Junior Marvin.

Info: 6:30pm – 11:00pm Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street London E8 1EJ | www.hackneyempire. co.uk/

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-9/ 16 Oct J.A Story the Caribbean musical extravaganza returns to the London stage J.A. Story the Caribbean Musical extravaganza returns to the London stage with a new cast, new songs and new section, Jews of Jamaica. The history of Jamaica musical will also feature the new character of Francis Barber, the Jamaican who helped Samuel Johnson compile his English dictionary.

For his efforts he was left Samuel Johnson’s estate.

The musical features original songs from mento to Ska, from reggae, world music, gospel and r&b.

The list of characters includes Jamaican National Heroes Nanny, Cojoe, Paul Bogle, and Bob Marley. Also featured is Captain Morgan who became Governor General of Jamaica, Ian Fleming who wrote all his 13 James Bond Novels in Jamaica at

/ 11 Sept Salute to the Wailers - The Story of Jamaica’s First Super Group Marking 30 years since the passing of Bob Marley, Salute to the Wailers, The Story of Jamaica’s First Super Group, returns to Hackney Empire with an all new show. Featuring the Perfect Purple band alongside The One Drop Are we friends? Like us and get free tickets to the best shows across the captial.

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Info: J.A. Story will be at Stratford Circus theatre on 7-9th Oct | Fairfield Halls, Croydon on 16 Oct | www. jastory.com

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by Stella Feehily A seasoned humanitarian worker and her idealistic

young colleague get ready for a trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo. For Mathilde it’s an induction into a life less ordinary.

For Sadhbh it’s back to madness and chaos away from her lover and London – exactly as she likes it.

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The score

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Words: SOPHIA A JACKSON

Anthony Burgess’ cult novel A Clockwork Orange is re-imagined for the Theatre Royal Stratford East stage on the eve of its 50th anniversary. We caught up with the production’s musical director Fred Carl.

Fcareer includes musical red Carl’s extensive

directing, composing and designing a musical theatre-writing workshop.

He is a graduate of the New York University/ Tisch School of the Arts Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program and currently an Associate Arts Professor of the Program.

Fred Carl says of his latest production A Clockwork Orange: ‘The last chapter of A Clockwork Orange, which was omitted from the first American editions of the novel and does not appear in Stanley Kubrick’s 1971 film, was an important reason why we accepted the commission from Theatre Royal Stratford East. It’s exciting to work with the venue on this piece.’

What attracted you to working on this production of Clockwork Orange?

Kerry Michael, artistic director of Theatre Royal Stratford East, offered Ed DuRanté and I a commission to create a musical theatre adaptation of the novel, which differs from early American editions of the book, as well as the Stanley Kubrick film with the inclusion of a final chapter where Alex, the main character, decides that he wants a different life. He starts out the novel as an ultra-violent teenager, is betrayed by his friends, arrested and sent to prison where he allows himself to subjected to a government experiment where his ability to feel anything deeply – anger, joy, happiness, desire, even his love of music – is taken away from him. Close

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to the end of the novel, after another government medical procedure, he regains all of his ability to feel again. It is at this point he decides he wants another kind of life, one that is more construction.

We were both attracted to the idea that the ability to choose to change is one of the most precious and fundamental things that a person has.

Had you read the book / watched the film Clockwork Orange prior to this production?

What were your thoughts?

I hadn’t read the novel before. I had seen the film a few times. I always found the visual style and energy of the film exciting, and Malcolm MacDowell’s performance is something I’ve never forgotten. The violence in the film made me uncomfortable, as I’m sure was the intention. I was not a fan of the ending of the film, where Alex is excited to hit the streets and cause mayhem again.

So, the idea of retelling this story with an Alex who is a person of colour, and who makes the decision that he wants a different life was appealing and exciting.

How else have you researched for this production?

We read books and articles and watched films and TV

programmes focusing on youth crime, incarceration and police and government attempts to deal with it from the US and the UK. One thing we kept noticing was the similarity of the stated reasons why people decided to leave the life: time after time the reasons were “I wanted to be there for my family…I had spent too much time doing things that hurt my family and I wanted to be there for my kids…I just didn’t want to do that life anymore.”

I’m sure that the details of each person’s decision was very specific, but there was something that struck us in those comments.

What kind of music have you used on Clockwork Orange?

I’ve used a lot of groovebased music in the piece: r&b, hip-hop, post-1960s jazz, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian grooves filtered through my particular musical taste and interests. I also like different kinds of harmony, so I’m trying to use some of the harmonies that excite me.

When I see a lot of musical theatre, I find that I’m not hearing the kinds of music that I listen to every day, so one thing that both Ed and I wanted to do in this

one thing that both Ed and I wanted to do in this piece was to use the kinds of sounds we regularly listen to and try to make those work dramatically and theatrically.

piece was to use the kinds of sounds we regularly listen to and try to make those work dramatically and theatrically.

How did you get to become a musical director?

I started musical directing in the mid-1990s with pieces I had written with writer Hattie Gossett; we formed a band to perform a theatre piece called Pussy and Cash. A few years later another friend, Kirsten Childs, asked me to musical direct her musical, The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin. That was the start of the MD work.

Tell us about your job as assistant arts professor at the NYU-Tisch Graduate

Who have been some of the most influential people in your career?

As a composer and musician (I am a flutist), some important influences on my musical sensibility are: Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, Eric Dolphy, Cecil Taylor, Steve Reich, Charles Mingus, Louis Armstrong, James Brown, The Art Ensemble of Chicago. Plus whatever music I am listening to.

What’s next for you?

Hattie Gossett and I are working on a musical theatre

A Clockwork Orange - Alex and his Ninja’s – from l to r Darren Hart (Newham local) Raphael Sowole, Ashley Hunter and Sonny Muslim [image Robert Day]

adaptation of her book, Hey Xenophobe, who you calling a foreigner? I’m also in discussions with another writer friend, Carl Capotorto, about collaborating on a short opera adaptation of a 1950s film noir.

What knowledge do you have now about being a musical director that you wish you knew when you first started your career?

I remember being scared and nervous that everyone else knew more than I did, and to a large degree, they did know more, particularly about their own roles . . . . Drummers knew more rhythms than I ever would; singers knew their own voices and personalities more than I ever would. But I soon realized that my role was to have a bigger picture, one that had the larger piece in mind. The role of the MD is to not just teach and control the musical side of the production, but also to control the energy flow of the piece, to create the energy landscape in which the story can be told. As I’ve gotten more experience, I’ve come to understand that my role is to know the piece

inside/out, what every beat of the piece is and what each beat means and how they all fit together to tell the story, and then to project and transmit that understanding to other people so that tempos, volume, and cues help to tell the story. It’s a fun job that I think is sometimes underrated. I hope that more people from contemporary music forms

start getting into theatrical musical directing; those forms bring very specific musical understanding into the world of musical theatre that will just help the form tell different kinds of stories.

Info: Clockwork Orange is at Theatre Royal Stratford East from September 3 – October 1, 2011 | www. stratfordeast.com

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Seven shades

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darker Ocareer has been a la Onabule’s

testament to his passion and perseverance. He has blazed his own trail at every step: first turning away from expectations and leaving behind an education in law, then choosing to work outside the system of big record labels, he has gone on to build his own studios, set up his own label, and tour tirelessly with his band. Now a regular presence at some of the world’s premier festivals and concert halls, Ola looks forward to building greater inroads into the Americas and Asia while hoping to play a modest role in raising awareness of the issues afoot in our globalizing world.

Words: Sophia A Jackson

14 songs that describe a year of realising many truths about myself, the country I call home.

. . . . I tend to be a bit single-minded that way when I find an artist I’m passionate about, little else will do for a while.

Tell us about your music.

I am a singer songwriter and record producer, My music is often described as a fine blend of soul, jazz and funk heavily influenced by the music I heard during a childhood spent in Nigeria, West Africa.

What music did you listen to when you were growing up and how has this influenced you as an artist?

In the early years there was everything from the crooner jazz of Nat King Cole to the gospel baritone of Paul Robeson as well as Stevie Wonder, James Brown and Donnie Hathaway, Motown and Stax. My mother loved a lot of Aretha Franklin, Etta James, and Tom Jones, big voiced singers. In addition to all this there was a lot of Nigerian music in our household from traditional styles like Apala all the way through to more contemporary fare like High-Life, Juju and Afro Beat. I absorbed it all, and believe that my love of storytelling in song is traceable to my history with these particular styles of music.

Where do you draw your musical inspiration from?

From the world around me and the events that are taking place in my personal life as well as in my society. I write some songs about socio-political stuff and some are straight love songs and sometimes I just write about funny stuff everyday dilemmas that can be amusing if seen from a different angle, like, why people come to a jazz gig and ask me “if I’ve ever thought of calling that Simon Cowell bloke for career advice”.

What are you working on at the moment?

I am just preparing the release of my 7th studio album, Seven Shades Darker. It’s a collection of

What’s on your iPod? I’ve fallen in love with the magnificent voices of Concha Buika and Mariza and have listened to little else for a few months

How does it feel to be part of Joyful Noise’s London African Music Festival?

It’s a fantastic feeling. My musical journey started in London, so I always feel a sense of homecoming whenever I play in the capital . . . . This time during the festival, I’ll be entertaining London’s Africans inclusive of all it’s rich diversity.

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Which artists would you like to collaborate with in the future?

Top of the list would be the afore-mentioned Concha Buika, Mariza, Kurt Elling, Richard Bona and the Kuti Brother Seun and Femi . . .

Now that would be a very interesting project.

Why should people come to the London African Music Festival?

The clue is in the name of the Festival really . . . it’s in

This year sees the release of British Nigerian singer and songwriter, Ola Onabule’s seventh studio album Seven Shades Darker.

This month you can catch him at the London African Music Festival.

London, probably the most exciting, cosmopolitan and eclectic city in the world, the opportunity to experience both the music and ambience of a festival celebrating the African spirit and art in the city must surely be too good to miss.

What do you know now about the music industry that you wish you knew when you first started out?

I wish I’d understood earlier in my youth that the songs I was writing would hang around for a long, long time. I would have paid even greater attention to every aspect of the process. These days my attitude is that if it’s going out with my name on it, anything less than total perfection isn’t good enough.

Info: www.olasmusic. com | Ola Onabule at the 9th London African Music Festival - Tuesday 13 September | The Bloomsbury Theatre | www.thebloomsbury.com

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Sept Jimmy Cliff The great Jimmy Cliff will be heading to indigO2 for a great night of music.

The singer, songwriter, musician and actor will be performing all of his greatest hits including ‘Sitting In Limbo’, ‘You Can Get It If You Really Want’, ‘I Can See Clearly Now’, which was used for the 1993 movie Cool Runnings and the hit song ‘The Harder They Come’, taken from the movie of which Jimmy starred in back in1972. This will be a brilliant night of music, plus an aftershow DJ will be playing the very best soul and reggae music.

Info: 7pm | Indigo2 | www.theo2.co.uk/indigo2

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Boyz II Men celebrate 20 years with new album Twenty

Selling over 60 million albums worldwide, multi Grammy award winners Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris, and Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men have broken numerous records in their 20 years, making them one of the biggest groups of all time. Boyz II Men will celebrate 20 hit making years with their brand new album ‘Twenty’. The double CD set will contain 10 brand new songs plus 10 newly recorded and updated versions of Boyz II Men classics, such as ‘End Of The Road’, ‘I’ll Make Love To You’, and ‘Bended Knee’. The album is released on October 24, 2011.

Info: www.boyziimen.com

-11 Sept Bestival An award-winning three day boutique music festival set at Robin Hill – a beautiful leafy country park (a veritable Garden of Eden!) near Downend and Newport in the heart of the Isle of Wight.

– Line-up: The Cure; PJ Harvey; Fatboy Slim; Public Enemy; Kelis; Village People; Katy B; Toots and the Maytals; Grandmaster Flash; Ed Sheeran...

Info: www.bestival.net

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-18 Sept The 9th London African Music Festival

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On the 21st anniversary of its formation Joyful Noise presents the 9th edition of the London African Music Festival with 21 outstanding projects of which 17 are making their festival debut. It is staged in four venues across London -to keep alive the original ethos of the festival.

Some of the performers include Etienne Mbappe, Angolan-Portuguese singer Romi Anauel, Kora virtuoso Sona Jobarteh, Iness Mezel’s, Grammy winner Dobet Gnahore and 6-piece Afro-funk jazz group lead by bassist/vocalist Femi Sofela.

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The arrival of Faaji Rhythms TWomen Choir and

What’s on your iPod? Various from Bob Marley to Fela Kuti to Donny Harthway.

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Lime spoke with Nigerian songstress and leader of the Yoruba Women Choir Funmi Olawumi about being part of this year’s London African Music Festival and her solo career.

Ade, Chief Ebenzer Obey, Fela Kuti, Prince Nico Mbarga (who wrote Sweet Mother), King Wasiu Ayinde, Queen salawa Abeni and Bola Are. Americans like Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, Chaka Khan and UK’s Joan Armatrading and Bob Marley as well as Jimmy Cliff.

Words: Sophia A Jackson

he leader of the Yoruba

the former leader of the Queens of Lagos Funmi Olawumi is one of the leading folkloric singers in Nigeria. The break-up of the vocal group in 2007 provided the opportunity to form the Yoruba Women Choir in 2008. Their various tours with the choir has gained the choir a reputation as Nigeria’s greatest choir.

Touring with the 18-strong Yoruba Women Choir leaves no room for experimentation and a decision to have an annual break from the choir to focus on her own personal songs that

deals with issues ranging from broken heart to spiritual songs.

As a solo artist she began to mix the rhythms of juju, fuji, afrobeat and hi-life together to create something new. The result is a hypnotic rhythms she calls “faaji rhythms” as “faaji” means “goodtime” in Yoruba.

In 2010 she entered the studio with her producer and bassist Femi Sofela and 18 musicians to record some songs. The nine recorded songs will be released as “FUNMI TI DE” (Funmi Has Arrived) in September 2011.

How does it feel to be part of Joyful Noise’s London African Music Festival?

It is great. I appeared in 2007 and have been looking forward to it since then. I like it because I see artists I normally don’t get the chance to see.

Tell us about your album Funmi Has Arrived.

The album is analogue recording with 15

musicians and produced by Femi Sofela of the African Jazz All stars and The Rhythms. It features songs by me and collaborators and it is called “Funmi Ti De” which means that I have arrived with new songs and new rhythms.

Can you explain ‘faaji rhythms’ to our readers?

Faaji rhythms are basically the name I gave the rhythms I put together. I sing songs by King Sunny Ade, Chief Ebenezer Obey, Fela Kuti, Prince Nico Mbarga, King Wasiu Ayinde and various Nigerian gospel artists.

I couldn’t call it fuji, juju or afrobeat because it is a fusion of many things. I started calling the music “faaji” because it is “feeling good/inspiration” type of music. Faaji is a Yoruba word for good times.

How does it feel to be the leader of the Yoruba Women Choir and what are their greatest achievements as a group?

It feels good because it took a long time to get to this moment. The ten singers are great soloists and we have a cracking band.

The tours are usually well attended and we give one of the best shows around.

The greatest achievements have not yet arrived.

What music did you listen to when you were growing up and how has this influenced you as an artist?

Nigerians like King Sunny

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Where do you draw your musical inspiration from?

From daily life – everything from serious politics to throw away gossip…

Which artists would you like to collaborate with in the future?

Chief Ebenezer Obey, Femi Kuti and Queen Salawa Abeni. I would like King Wasiu Ayinde to write some songs for me.

Why should people come to the London African Music Festival?

It is simply great music festival which is full of surprises. I want to see Ray Lema straight after my set on Saturday 17th September. That is going to be the gig.

What do you know now about the music industry that you wish you knew when you first started out?

Have the right team behind you. You can be great but if your team is weak so will your development be.

Info: Funmi Olawumi will perform with her full 12-piece band featuring four soloists from the Yoruba Women Choir | www.southbankcentre. co.uk on Saturday 17th September 2011.

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Sept 9th Annual Urban Music Awards UK - Red Carpet, Awards Show + After party‫‏‬ The UMAs UK celebrate the UK urban scene going ‘Top Ten’ in the charts with an exclusive line-up of celebrities and musical legends from as far way back as Sade, Annie Lenox, to brand new success stories. The UK event will also include Lime album review: Grace Jones, Hurricane / Dub Words: Nicke Adebowale | Lime rating: Release date: September 5, 2011 Grace Jones the legendry model, actress, singer and outrageous chat show guest has followed up the 2008 critically acclaimed Hurricane album with this updated dub version. The original songs were strong and lend themselves well to these vocally stripped down re-mixes. Jones’ distinctive voice proves to be an excellent base for samples. They echo around songs such as Williams dub’ to beautiful effect. Although the album is split into two halves with the original and then

several chart topping performances and the release of the UMA 2011 CD/DVD, a compilation of the best of the best UK talent and all past UMA exclusive interviews and performances from 2003.

Info: www. urbanmusicawards.net

now hotting the dance floors of London. Alordia, WestCoast UK and Abrantee will be bringing you the Hiplife Festival and After Party. A line up of Ghana’s biggest Hiplife artists such as: Ruff n Smooth, Stay J, Tiffany and Kwabena Kwabena.

Info: 9pm | Indigo2 | www.theo2.co.uk/indigo2

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Sept Charlie Wilson The former star of 80s group The Gap Band will be performing for one night only as ‘Uncle Charlie’ (given from hip hop star Snoop Dogg), will be performing hits including ‘Party Train’, ‘Yearning For Your Love’, ‘Outstanding’ and ‘Oops Upside Your Head’. He will also be singing his solo material including ‘You Are’ and ‘Once and Forever’.

Info: 7pm | Indigo2 | www.theo2.co.uk/indigo2

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Sept Peace One Day Festival 2011 Peace One Day presents, The Peace One Day Celebration 2011 “Truce” as part of the London 2012

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Sept UK Bhangra Music Awards 2011 A red carpet event launched in 2009 by SaReGaMa music and dance academy. One night, one world, one mega celebration, the day when the artists shine the brightest. Breath taking performances by the world Famous Dhol Foundtion, Geeta Zaldar, Aman Hayer, Angrez Ali, Benny Dhaliwal, Foji Gill, Shahid, Legendary Mangal Singh, Channi Singh (Alaap) and Kulwant Bhamrah (Aapna Sangeet).

Info: 5pm | Indigo2 | www.theo2.co.uk/indigo2

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Festival. Lineup includes: Eliza Doolittle, Youssou N’Dour, Afroreggae, Flawless and the English National Ballet, plus further artists to be announced.

Info: The O2 | www.theo2. co.uk

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Sept Ghana Hiplife, Afrobeat Festival The music genre thrives everywhere in Africa especially Ghana and is

Oct Beres Hammond and Tarrus Riley For the first time ever in the UK, Beres Hammond and Tarrus Riley will grace the stage this October. For all Reggae Fans this show is a much see event and genuinely deserves the title the greatest Reggae Show on earth.

Info: 7pm | Indigo2 | www.theo2.co.uk/indigo2

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/7 Oct DMC World Championships Talented DJ’s will battle it out to be crowned champion at this years competition.

Info: 5.30pm | Indigo2 | www.theo2.co.uk/indigo2

the dub versions of the tracks it’s possible it works well in shuffle mode. The remixes are different enough to hold their own against the vocal versions. In fact the trip-hop style second half could well displace the likes of Massive Attack and Portishead as the sound track to dinner parties of ‘trendy’ 30 somethings across the land. I’ve always admired Grace Jones as a personality but my knowledge of her music has been limited to her most popular hits. I’m glad I’ve finally discovered the real Grace Jones.

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Sona Jobarteh Lime gets to know West African multiinstrumentalist, singer, composer and producer Sona Jobarteh ahead of her London African Music Festival gig.

Words: Sophia A Jackson

The older I get, the more thankful I am that my family gave me the tools I needed to make music for myself so early.

Sthe first female ona Jobarteh is

Kora virtuoso from a prestigious West African Griot family, coming from a long line of hereditary musicians. She is the granddaughter of the master Griot Amadu Bansang Jobarteh and cousin to the celebrated Kora maestro Toumani Diabaté. Sona is now bringing her music to the world stage following the release of her critically acclaimed new album Fasiya.

How does it feel to be part of Joyful Noise’s London African Music Festival?

Great. I had the pleasure of being a part of it last year, so am pleased to be back this year at a bigger venue.

Am really looking forward to it.

Tell us about your album Fasiya and what does the title mean?

The title Fasiya very loosely can be described as referring to heritage.

Coming from the unique hereditary tradition of the griot, where you have a right to be able to play certain instruments and music only if you are born into a griot family, I have used this term to refer to my heritage that I have been blessed with through birth, but most importantly

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to refer to the ways in which I have innovated upon the traditional music I grew up playing.

Other than musically, perhaps one of the biggest innovations to the tradition is that I’m the first female kora player to come from my griot family – a male tradition that dates back eight centuries.

This album is a direct expression of my musical heritage from West Africa (Gambia), but also draws on many of the other influences I have had over the years from being around other musical genres. But primarily I wanted this album to reflect the elements of my musicality that are most true to me, and I’m really happy to say that I feel I have done that.

You come from a successful family of musicians – do you feel any pressure to go down the music route as a child?

No not at all. Music has always been there like water around me from the

day I was born, so I never questioned it. I feel that the older I get, the more thankful I am that my family gave me the tools I needed to make music for myself so early, so that I did not have to go and start learning from scratch when I was a lot older. It has been a blessing for me.

Which artists would you like to collaborate with in the future?

So many! But I would so love to work with Habib Koite one day.

What do you know about the music industry that you wish you knew when you first started out?

I think things can only work if they are part of a journey. So what I didn’t know 10 years ago meant that I made the necessary mistakes I needed to make in order to make the right choices at the right times. I don’t

believe in wishing I had; thinking I should have; or regretting I didn’t…

Looking back, everything that has happened as a result of my choices in the past have helped me grow stronger. But I can say that I have learnt that business is business, and people are not in it to make friends.

Whatever you create, be it in beauty or passion, is just a product in the industry.

So for me the challenge is balancing the need to meet these “product” requirements with your own artistic desires as a musician. I just try to always stay focused on maintaining consistency in what I do according to my own standards.

Why should people come to the London African Music Festival?

Because they will love it!

Info: Sona Jobarteh performs as part of the London African Music Festival on Monday 12 September | The Bloomsbury Theatre | 7.30pm | www. thebloomsbury.com

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Take the Stage – Stories of Hip Hop book A new quarterly digital book telling stories of hip hop. Take the Stage is a quarterly digital book telling stories of hip hop. Through interviews and portrait photography, Take the Stage gives an insight into those characters who have chosen to step up into the spotlight and articulate their love of hip hop how they see it. It’s the deejays, the emcees, the promoters, the producers, the record label owners, the beat boxers and more who help make the diverse world of beats and rhymes what it is. Times change and faces may come and go. In the end, all we can take are momentary snapshots of these different people united by one music.

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Volume One features Stig Of The Dump, record label Lewis Recordings, Mr Thing, Delusionists and Inja.

Info: www.storiesofhiphop.co.uk

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Oct Snoop Dogg + support from Chipmunk Global icon and legendary hip hop superstar, Snoop Dogg, follows his sold out Doggumentary Album Launch dates and two sold out UK headline festival appearances with a UK Arena tour this autumn.

Fans will experience the ultimate Snoop Dogg show featuring special guests and all the hits spanning Snoop’s 19 year long career.

Info: 6.30pm | www.theo2. co.uk

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Oct Keri Hilson The singer/songwriter, who first grabbed our attention as the writing genius responsible for hits by Britney Spears, The Pussycat Dolls and Usher, will be dazzling her fans with her hit songs including wildly popular tracks from her two albums, including her certified Gold, Grammy nominated debut: ‘In A Perfect World’.

Info: 7pm | Indigo2 | www.theo2.co.uk/indigo2

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Words: Semper Azeez-Harris

The sound of success

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musical CV is immense. He has already written for Jessie J, Chipmunk and JLS will be working with the global mega star Christine Aguilera.

Importantly he remains a down to earth guy who allows his music to do much of the talking.

I saw you perform at Yo-Yo Notting Hill. How do you think it went?

I thought it was alright but I think I could have done better but it was good to show a different side to me. I did the John Mayer cover and I got to perform a new song Shut Up and Kiss Me.

Talay Riley is making people stand up and listen so it was only natural that we caught up with this rising star.

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It was great to see the acoustic section of that performance.

I think it is nice for people to actually hear my voice. So when it is me and a guitarist I cannot hide and in truth as a new artist people need to

see that first.

I heard you started off as a rapper?

I was sadly but I was not the greatest rapper I think it was my delivery. I soon realised that I was a better singer than an emcee so it was a no brainer really.

It’s great to see how many UK male singers are getting success.

It is important that we are being recognised on a mainstream level now.

Loick is now number two and he has been one of my closest friends for eight years now. It is wicked that he is releasing songs, I am releasing songs, and Nathan is doing his stuff I think the time is now really.

What do you mean about the time being now?

I feel that is just our time and I think we all have that mentality. We want to be heard and I feel that when you put the work in then the outcome is inevitable.

I think it is important that we as singers unify and we are doing that together and pushing the scene forward.

Your song writing is becoming renowned with big artists. Did you know you would be that successful?

I think it was a bit of hard work and a bit of luck really and having faith in what I am doing and making the right moves but a great song is nothing if it is never heard.

And who have you worked with to date?

Working with some great

guys I have known for eight years we did Oopsy Daisy and that got picked up by Chipmunk. He was unsigned at the time but he had that whole underground following and that went number one. We then did Look For Me and I started to really like this writing thing. I then had songs for people like Tinie Tempa’s, Jessie J and now I have two on JLS’s album, one for One Direction and stuff for Christine Aguilera. So it’s amazing.

And what does the forthcoming year look like for you?

Well there is my single Make You Mine which is out now but I would love to do something with Wretch I love his new song Don’t Go and that is a real possibility.

What do you wish you knew before you got into music?

I have learnt that there is a lot to putting an album out. I thought you just make an album and that is it but there is radio; there is PR. The whole structure of the industry is immense and there is just so much you have to do and it has been an education and an important stage in my life.

Info: Talay Riley’s single Make You Mine is out now | www.twitter.com/ TALAYRILEY

Oct Xzibit Xzibit is a name familiar to millions across the world. It belongs to a man as comfortable inside a recording studio booth as he is behind a television camera. In his own words,

Xzibit is simply “a self made man from poverty.”

A platinum recording artist first and foremost, X to the Z is also a superstar with a formidable fan base that spans the entire globe.

Info: London indigO2 | www.livenation.co.uk

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Book launch: Hip Hop Cultural Odyssey, Red Bull Studios, London

With music supplied by BBC Radio 1’s Reggie Yates going back to back with Manny Norte, acclaimed producer/DJ Hudson Mohawke, female DJ and scratch wizz Kayper and BBC 1Xtra’s Semtex, Red Bull Studios played host to a fun and exuberant book launch in true hip-hop bling fashion. Adjacent to the main party was a gallery space exhibiting 30 key images from Hip-Hop: A Cultural Odyssey’s expansive pages. Surprises on the night included a rare unmasked appearance of cult rapper MF Doom and a completely impromptu music studio session from Mr Hudson who prised UK rapper Bigz and the Noisette’s Shingai Shoniwa from the dance floor, to make a music track in the soundproof studio section, with the launch party bubbling away in the next room. Guests were also wowed by an 11foot graffiti mural, a timeline covering key moments in hip-hop culture from the late ‘70s to ‘00s. HipHop: A Cultural Odyssey is a definitive literary and photographic celebration of the groundbreaking culture. Showcasing influential Hip-Hop personalities such as Jay-Z, KanYe West, Eminem, Run-DMC, Queen Latifah, Will.I.Am, Diddy, 50 Cent and Will Smith, the publication includes 70 original essays written by hip-hop’s most respected journalists and authors, that profiles 40 artists who propelled hip hop and covers 30 different aspects of the culture.

Info: www.hiphopculturebook.com

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Win tickets to UK Soul Jam ft Julie Dexter

Julie Dexter returns to Jazz Cafe with her first album in 6 years. The former Soul II Soul frontlady has become a main artist on the USA Nu Soul scene since relocating to Atlanta some years ago. Hear Julie’s great new album live on this only London show.

Strong support from our favourite poet Greeds, SoulJazz from Louise Golbey, explosive r&b and NuSoul from Sharon Rose and bringing NeoSoul in their UKSJ debut: Sturdy and more acts TBA + the midnight jam open to the public later in the show + surprise guests and KTF residents DJs Paul Aaaron & DJ Kay (K15).

Info: 7pm-1am | Jazz Cafe, 5 Parkway, London, NW1| www.keepthefaithful.com | www.twitter.com/keepthefaithful

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Lime magazine has a pair of tickets to give-away, to enter email competition@comelime.com with Julie Dexter in the subject header by September 28, 2011.

Please include your full name and contact number.

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I’m in this chase for perfection and that’s what keeps me going and working hard

Jason Derulo Words: Alicia Adejobi

Jason Derulo discusses striving for perfection

MJason Derulo has ulti-talented

enjoyed a whirlwind past couple of years, soaring to success with his debut single ‘Whatcha Say’ in 2009. He went on to drop several hit singles, ‘In My Head’ and ‘Ridin’ Solo’ before embarking on a world tour earlier this year.

Barely stopping for breath, the 21 year-old is back with a new number one single ‘Don’t Wanna Go Home’ and his second studio album ‘Future History.’

Jason tells Lime why he strives for perfection and what we can expect from his new album.

Congratulations on ‘Don’t Wanna Go Home’ reaching number one.

Every one of your singles has performed well in the charts; do you expect them to do well now?

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and try to stay focused and continue to have this work ethic. I’m in this chase for perfection and that’s what keeps me going and working hard. If I become complacent or satisfied for what I have then I start to slip backward, so I just keep my eye on the prize which is perfection.

And I chase that, but it’s unreachable, you know.

It’s not a reachable goal because what is perfection in art?

Do you constantly criticise yourself?

Criticise is a rough word, I would say I critique myself. Sometimes I could be a little too hard on myself so it’s a balance.

You have to know where you’re going, what you want to change or alter a little bit and go for it next time. That’s what’s important as an artist in general.

Why did you choose ‘Don’t Wanna Go Home’ as the first single to be taken from your new album?

I wanted to start off with this song as I feel there’s a lot of turmoil going on in the world and I wanted to be the escape if I could.

If you’re going through anything at home or – there’s just so much stuff going on in the world with the tsunamis, tornadoes, recession, all kinds of stuff.

I wanted to be that escape.

Just for three minutes, if you’re having troubles just put on the track and hopefully it will help you to forget all that and just enjoy this upbeat record, that gets your feet tapping no matter what you’re tryna’ do.

The music video looks amazing! It looks like you’re having so much fun…

Thank you! It was a lot of fun. I had more fun on that

video set than I’ve had on any of my other videos.

Part of the reason was because I wrote the video treatment myself and I know what I wanted to do.

I know what I wanted the visual to be like so, yeah, it came to life and it was more fun that way.

You created the entire music video?

Yeah, I wrote the whole treatment so I wrote the whole idea of the video.

I edited it myself – with an editor and director of course. But every aspect of the video has my hands in it, whether it be the clothing or the choreography, everything was me.

Not many people get to go on a world tour after their first album, were you nervous?

I got to warm up my chops by going on tour with the Black Eyed Peas, so I felt somewhat ready when my

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Lime contributor Alicia Adejobi with r&b crooner Jason Derulo

…is making Future History tour came around. I can’t wait to do another one because it will be so much bigger and so much better.

How do you react when your musical peers call you one of the most hardworking artists in music?

It’s amazing. I take pride in that, I think that’s important because I think kids should know what it takes to do anything you really want. It’s obtainable but it takes a lot of work and some things are not like a job, some things are a lifestyle. What I do is a lifestyle, it’s not a job.

like making it?

It was an amazing experience, I had a blast.

Some nights I had a bit of Grey Goose and Red Bull.

One of my favourite songs on the album, ‘Make It Up As You Go’ was recorded when I was completely drunk. You won’t hear my slurring my words, when I drink my swag is on 100. When I drink it’s almost like I’m on stage, like I’m performing. ‘Make It Up As You Go’ is about not putting a label on a relationship and kind of going with the flow. That’s what was on my mind when I was wasted.

Your second album ‘Future History’ is coming out this month.

What was the process

Explain the title ‘Future History’…

It represents where I’ve come from, what it took to

get where I am and where I’m aiming to go. There are a lot of different things on the record, the name Future History means so much to me, it’s also the name of my publishing company and it’s tattooed on my arm. This album shows how far I’ve come in my life this far and I’m very proud of it.

Your career has taken off so quickly, how do you stay grounded?

I’m not grounded at all!

Just playing, I think it was how I was raised. My mum and my dad, they instilled great habits, manners and all the elements of being a perfect gentleman. I think that’s what I carried throughout my life.

Will there ever come a point when you stop singing your own name?

The world will never know.

What advice could you give to someone who wants to survive in the music industry?

I think the chase of perfection is the key to surviving in the industry and reinventing yourself. I think you have to change it up, you can’t just stay the same because it gets boring and monotonous.

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Arise Duchess

Words: Semper Azeez-Harris

NDuchess, can sing.

Duchess tell us why they’re a different kind of girl group ew girl group,

Their quick rendition of Beyoncé’s Irreplaceable was brilliant and their distinctive vocal abilities blended seamlessly and certified that they are singers. With Northern Annie, feisty Shanie, random Nadine and spiritual Jamie dropping their new single All The Boys featuring Scorcher they are attempting to do something that not many UK girl groups have managed and that is become the queens of the pop world.

Firstly the name Duchess, why?

Jamie: We were all in the studio late at night with one of our managers. The manager was talking about a group called the Dukes and she just randomly went “Duchess” and we all froze and literally just went that is it.

How did you get together?

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of stage studios but they could not find what they were looking for. It is crazy because we were all recommended by other people, Jamie’s singing teacher suggested her, Nadine was recommended

by Talai Riley, Shanie was a backing singer for Leona Lewis and it was Leona’s boyfriend at the time that suggested her.

Nadine: I love getting in the studio and writing the songs because I do not think it would be great if we were not part of the creative side. We are not the typical girl band we are all about music. We will write about facts that have actually happened in our lives so when people listen to our music they can see that we have been through what they have been through as well.

So are you very active then in the creative process?

Shanie: Definitely, all of our vocal arranging is done by us. We start with a basic song and Duchess it. We actually started to get comparisons to SWV and En Vogue and we

started to look at them and study them a bit more and realised that we did have that kind of style.

How are you different to the other girl groups?

Nadine: I think people stereotype girl groups sometimes and say that it is going to be pop or even cheesy pop. At the moment there are some good girl groups but if people are going to try and stereotype us I would say that we are slightly urban because our vocals are different.

Ok so of course you must be dropping an album.

Annie: We are a 100 per cent going to be dropping an album hopefully in the first quarter of next year.

We did a trip to LA and we came back with eight strong tracks. We have been working with White Nerd as well who has produced for Loick Essien and James Funk Leroy who worked with Rihanna so there is a great selection of people we have worked with.

So your single firstly how did you get the man like Scorcher to feature?

Shanie: Scorcher heard the beat and straight away said he wanted to be on it. He said that it took him two minutes literally to come up with his verses in the shower. We sent him the track and that was that.

Nadine: We also worked with Crada who produced stuff for Drake and he is absolutely amazing and then there is Davinche as well who is great so we really have a lot of material for the album.

Sum up the song?

Jamie: It’s a song about women in a club feeling confident and about going out and feeling that you are confident.

What do you wish you knew that you know now?

Shanie: That music can be difficult.

Info: The single All the Boys is out now |www. twitter.com/officialduchess

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/ 25 Oct Katy B As part of her Autumn UK tour Katy B will now play two shows with support throughout the tour from various members of the Rinse FM family.

Info: London O2 Shepherds Bush Empire | www. livenation.co.uk

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Oct Lenny Kravitz – Black and White Europe One of the pre-eminent musicians of the last two decades, Lenny Kravitz has explored the influences of 60s and 70s soul, rock, and funk to create a sound that is all his own. A fourtime Grammy winner, Lenny Kravitz is known for his elaborate stage performances of hits such as Are You Gonna Go My Way and Fly Away.

Info: Brixton Academy | www.livenation.co.uk

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/ 10 Nov BlackBerry presents Tinie Tempah w J. Cole Double Brit Award winner Tinie Tempah’s number one, debut album Discovery has sold over half a million copies to date. The album has also spawned two number one singles Pass Out (Platinum) and Written in the Stars (Gold).

Info: www.livenation.co.uk |www.tinietempah.com

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/15 Nov J Cole world tour Hotly anticipated Roc Nation artist, J.Cole, has added a second show at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire to his Cole World Tour. The tour comes on the heels of his much buzzed about debut album, Cole World: The Sideline Story out September 27th.

-11 Nov: Electric Ballroom |15 Nov: O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire Info: www.jcolemusic.com

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Dec YolanDa Brown Double Mobo Award Winning Saxophonist YolanDa Brown is widely regarded as the emerging “voice” of mainstream Jazz and one of the UK’s most exciting and indemand live performers, whose concerts are always guaranteed to sell out.

Info: 7pm |Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden Town, London, NW1 7PG | www. jazzcafe.co.uk

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/ 23 Dec London Community Gospel Choir From humble beginnings in 1982 as Britain’s first concert gospel choir to performing at Wembley for the FA Cup final, The London Community Gospel Choir have grown to be a worldwide phenomenon.

Renowned for their funky gospel flair, swing-beat, r&b, traditional and soulful arrangements, invigorating choreography and vocal gymnastics, this dynamic group have performed at Live 8, Glastonbury and on the soundtrack for the Disney Smash the Lion King. Catch them at the Jazz Café for a ‘gospel’ Christmas.

Info: 7pm |Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden Town, London, NW1 7PG | www. jazzcafe.co.uk

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Lime gets the gospel according to Mary Mary

THINK BIG Monto the scene

ary Mary exploded

bringing with them a fresh, new, funky attitude propelling gospel into the realm of popularist music. The success of their standout debut single from 2000 Shackles (Praise You) helped launch them upon much wider audiences and these sisters haven’t looked back since.

Now in its fourth season, Erica and Tina Campbell regularly appear as judges on BET’s Sunday Best where they search for new gospel talent. This year has seen the release of a new album, a special announcement and a new partnership.

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You recently accepted the BET Award for Best Gospel Artist, what did that mean to you?

Erica: It’s wonderful to get a BET Award; we’ve been a part of the network for some time. Being acknowledged by our peers, makes you feel good about what you do.

Awards don’t make you a better singer or songwriter, but they give you a stamp of approval.

You have been at the forefront in bringing gospel music to wider audiences how does that make you feel?

Erica: Awesome, that was the intention from the beginning, when Sony first asked: “Who is

your audience?” We said the world, so for that to have happened is great.

Ambition and naivety made us say that.

Tina: You know what Erica, I think we just didn’t have a limited way of thinking. Like other artists we wanted the biggest platform and to be the best.

Did you expect your first single Shackles to blow-up the way it did?

Erica: It was surprising, some of the places we went to and the different people clapping and singing, saying they loved the music was a pleasant surprise.

Tina: I don’t know if we had an expectation per se, but we were hopeful. There

was no arrogance in it, just excitement and pure joy for the music.

Tell us about your show on BET Sunday Best and how it came about?

Tina: We got a call about it four years ago right after I had my second child. It was a great opportunity to also work with Kirk Franklin and BeBe Winans. We had a passion to do consultation, our publishers and producers filled us with knowledge about the business and we wanted to share this and build upcoming artists. It’s been a blast ever since with amazing talents, they are all winners.

God. It’s not predictable; other shows sometimes fit that mould, with the wild one, the rocker, and the earthy singer, that’s not the case here. I can’t wait to see who people vote for.

Tina: This season will keep you glued to the TV, you just don’t know where it’s going, it’s full of surprises.

What are you looking for as judges?

Erica: We’re looking for someone who can stand on-stage with gospel greats and their voice can still stand out and impact an audience.

We’re not looking for a particular sound; they need confidence and the power to sing about

Once you acquire an audience’s attention you have to keep it

What can we expect from the new album ‘Something Big’?

Tina: You can expect people all over the world to be loving big, giving big and doing something big just like we are.

Erica: The wonderful thing about music is that it can unify and encourage you.

It’s talking about living your life in a bigger way

whether it’s easy listening, groovy, dancing or rocking out, you get a little bit of all of that.

Can you explain the name Mary Mary for those who don’t know?

Erica: Our producer Warren Campbell came up with the name because he thought it was hot and sounded dope. We wanted a reason to have it so there are two Mary’s in the bible which made the name significant. So we tell people that our name is expressing the love and compassion of God. You often promote ways towards a healthier lifestyle, how important is healthy living to you?

Tina: Very important with all the travelling we do, being busy and not getting a lot of sleep. We try our best to eat right with our vegetable and supplements. You can’t fill your body with junk.

Sometimes we have to say no to the candy.

Erica: The most important thing is balance, if not we won’t have longevity in this business.

Erica congrats on expecting your third child.

How do you manage your careers with family time?

Erica: We take in one day at a time, family is important, sometimes you have to say no to things and take breaks. It is wonderful to have that go-getter attitude but you have to prioritise your family.

We are active mums and make time for

our husband’s, but when we work, we work hard.

Can you tell us about your involvement with the Red Cross and the Survive video?

Tina: With all the disasters that were happening in the States we had a concert in Alabama and saw the level of devastation. We had a song that speaks to people who have made it through which would be a good tribute. The ‘Red Cross’ are always the first on the ground to offer help, so it made sense to pair up. We shot a video which showed the people who are struggling yet helping their neighbours.

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Whilst you didn’t have that platform, without it how hard is it for gospel artists to get their music out there?

Tina: Because the industry is so different it isn’t that challenging with the Internet, radio and YouTube. You can put your music out and have thousands of fans before you hit mainstream media. Being signed isn’t a necessary factor anymore in today’s industry.

Erica: The great thing about Sunday Best is you have an audience built in before you even put a record out. But once you acquire an audience’s attention you have to keep it, you haven’t proven yourself yet.

What does gospel mean to you?

Erica: It’s been the soundtrack to my life.

When I was too young to understand the bible, it helped me learn more about God and who I was.

Gospel music has always been in my life whether through good or bad times, it pushed me to be better and gives me hope.

What do you know now about the music industry that you wish you knew when you first started out?

Tina: I wish I had known that it was professional and not personal. Things that would or wouldn’t happen; you’d take total offence. But you learn from it and form relationships, if I’d understood that I could have saved myself a lot of grief.

Info: UK viewers can watch Sunday Best every Sunday at 8pm on BET; and catch the previous week’s episode on Sundays at 7pm |Sky Channel 191 and Freesat 140. Repeated an hour later on BET+1 on Sky Channel 198 | www. bet.com/SundayBest | www.bet.com/SundayBest | www.facebook.com/ BETSundayBest LIME MAGAZINE 2011

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Foundation

Mark Prince talks to Lime about the Foundation set up as a legacy to his son Kiyan Prince

TFoundation [the he Kiyan Prince

KPF] is a not-for-profit organisation founded

by Mark Prince, an ex-professional boxer, following the tragic death of his 15-year-old son, Kiyan Josiah Prince on May 18, 2006. Kiyan (nicknamed “the bullet” – due to his speed) who played for Queens Park Rangers under 16s football team and was tipped to play for England, was tragically stabbed outside his school gates in Edgware as he tried to prevent another youth picking on his friend.

Mark was inspired by the belief that by educating young people about the devastating consequences of knife crime, the lives of many potential victims would be saved. Through a tragic quirk of fate, Mark Prince has become the ‘accidental’ figurehead and Britain’s most highprofile spokesman in the fight against knife and gun crime in the United Kingdom.

Kiyan Prince, nicknamed the bullet – due to his speed, played for Queens Park Rangers’ under 16s football team

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There are various police statistics that tell us that the fear of crime and especially knife crime is on a downward trend, but we are all aware that in our communities this is not the real story. The real story is that parents and children are laying wreaths for children that have been fatally stabbed at the school gates.

The real story is that

young people feel the only way that they can solve disputes is by using a knife The Kiyan Prince Foundation is concerned with bringing about social change to those young people who are disaffected by our society. The UK has become the epicentre on knife crime and the weapon of choice is the knife. If you yourself have not been affected by knife crime I am sure you know a friend or neighbour who has. It is an all too familiar story, with an all too familiar ending.

The ethos of Kiyan Prince Foundation is to offer workshops and to offer more positive opportunities for young people. What changes do you feel the government have made in regards to having some kind of input at a grass roots level - is David Cameron’s vow to make knife crime a priority an empty gesture?

I don’t believe the government has made any changes at grass roots levels. It was most definitely an empty gesture – those vows were made with the only interest of getting into power in mind.

From a perspective of a father who has experienced this tragedy firsthand what is your response in regards to criminologist‘s who see the rational for this self-destructive

In London, the number of stops and searches rocketed from 4,400 in 2003-04 to more than 80,000 in 2008-09. (a) What are the KPF views on stop and search in regards to knife crime. (b) Is there also the fear that a return to the Sus laws where young black men were routinely stopped and these powers abused by the police with young people becoming even more marginalised? (a) No one likes to be stopped and searched.

Experiences with police who have no correct or ethical training skills in how to really deal with and handle the public has made the stop and search have unneccessary and negative associations - especially with young people.

Although it is necessary for police to enforce this process with young people as a way to deter/prevent crime but police have also broken confidence with the public in the ways they

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have and continue to deal with this. (b) Yes there is a fear…

Police have largely demonstrated that they abuse the ‘institutional’ authority they have.

Having a law and legislation that inevitably backs and protects them makes it a very real fear, for whom will be affected, that young people will continue to be marginalised in such procedures.

Whether you believe in God or not – He has given us the power to achieve what our minds can conceive. We have the power inside ourselves – whether we feel alone or not

The Kiyan Prince Foundation is supporting the Love Life 6958 spoken word and motivational tour

In London the services for teenagers are thin on the ground to say the least, lack of funding for youth clubs and the opportunities for teenagers to remain of the streets and to take part in positive activities. Knife culture is rooted in poverty.

It is the culture of young men who have limited opportunities and no basis for hope in relation to the mainstream economic system but isn’t this just a materialistic perspective giving little value to the importance of family and government help to strengthen family values?

We live in a society that is material-orientated - what other perspectives can our young people have? This materialistic culture does not foster, encourage or stimulate other mentalities nor does it readily promote family values.

Several knife prevention campaigns have already been shelved because of funding cuts the government response appears to pass the buck to schools and organisations like your foundation to pick up the slack on such a serious issue this could appear that this society is little interested in our youth especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds?

The government has proved through funding cuts and continued rise in unemployment that money comes before people – especially children and young people.

Can you tell our readers about the positive opportunity that Kiyan Prince Foundation are creating that some of our young people may want to get involved in?

We stay committed to our young people with on-going support, training, healthy challenges and better opportunities. We

aim to provide them with the chance to be with and work with people who genuinely do care about them.

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violence is that poor citizens are not going anywhere, there is no upward mobility in their circle of friends or their communities and this is their response. Do you agree with this?

I agree that this is one of the answers - when people become disenfranchised – crime follows and the rates of crime incidents increases/rises.

Mark do you think your involvement in the Sky Programme the School of Hard Knocks highlighted any issues that the public may be unaware of with our young people today?

On this I can speak from experience – I have been stopped on the road several times by people who were inspired by what they saw on the School of Hard Knocks programme.

How they have determined to turn their lives around, make positive changes and stay focussed on their goals. It actually encourages me as well.

What words of advice can you offer to those young people who may not have the family support they may need to direct them in a positive direction in seeking advice and guidance from other sources?

My advice? All hope is not lost. Belief – this is one word that got me to where I am today. Whatever you put your mind too, you can do. Whether you believe in God or not – He has given us the power to achieve what our minds can conceive. We have the power inside ourselves – whether we feel alone or not. Stay focused – it makes the impossible – possible.

Info: The Kiyan Prince Foundation is supporting the Love Life 6958 spoken word and motivational tour 12-23 September 2011 | Primesight are sponsors of the tour www. lovelife6958.com | www. syrusconsultancy.com | www.kiyan.org LIME MAGAZINE 2011

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Grace Foods present Family Funday and Food Festival One people, one festival, one love...

Come and indulge in some of the Caribbean’s finest cuisine and art.

Entertainment: Live concert with Daddy Ernie; Janet Kay; JC Lodge; Peter Hunningale; traditional and modern Jamaican dancers; Dub poetry; fashion show; comedy; African dancing and drumming; steel pan and carnival dancers; funfair rides for everybody; salsa dancers; domino tournament; food stalls; arts and crafts stalls from the Caribbean and the UK. When you support this event you are supporting the development of Basic School in Jamaica.

Info: 12-7pm | Crystal Palace Park, The Terrace, Anerley Road, London SE20 | www.jbsf.co.uk

Motivational Tour This captivating, theatrical and musical performance de-glamorises crime and prison in a powerful, honest and thought provoking way.

The tour includes a performance, motivational talk and question and answer session. Led by Christopher Syrus: patron for Mother’s Against Guns, ex-offender, author, spoken word artist and motivational speaker and is supported by singer/songwriter, Randy Valentine, and producer/ acoustic guitarist, David Wehinm.

Info: www. syrusconsultancy.com

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Sept One Hand Can’t Clap: How to turn conflict into connection If you want to develop your communication skills to be able to stop an argument before it starts you will love this

incredibly simple strategy that allows you to instantly turn any conflicting situation into connection.

When your personal relationships are struggling with conflict the stress can negatively affect every other area of your life.

This upcoming seminar is designed with a winning formula to help you turn conflict into connections in any area of your life.

The more you know how to connect with someone, the more likely you will become a connector and leave a memorable impression with others.

Info: 9:30am - 1pm | Grange Fitzrovia Hotel, 20-28 Bolsover Street, London W1W 5NB | www. onehandcantclap.co.uk

Sept Black Reading 25 Group: Changing My

Sept World Alzheimer’s 21 Day

This workshop provides an amazing opportunity for women to come together and learn proven personal development and coaching techniques to release your deeper inner potential and empower you to positively move forward in your relationships, finance, health, career and business.

Info: 6-9.30pm |Holiday Inn, Bloomsbury, London | info@nbwn.org

The theme for World Alzheimer’s Day™ 2011 is Faces of dementia. Every year on 21 September Alzheimer associations across the globe unite to recognise World Alzheimer’s Day and 2011 will be no exception with events taking place internationally.

Info: www.alz.co.uk/ world-alzheimers-day

Mind by Zadie Smith In 2009 Zadie Smith published a collection of essays entitled Changing My Mind. She says ‘When you are first published at a young age, your writing grows with you - and in public. Changing My Mind seemed an apt confessional title to describe this process.’ It is a mix of book and film reviews, with short memoir pieces about her family/upbringing.

Info: 3pm | Waterstones, 203/206 Piccadilly, London W1J 9HD | www.triciablackbooknews.com

Sept Unstoppable 28 Confidence workshop

Lime book review: The Sugar Barons by Matthew Parker Lime rating: | Words: Tricia Wombell | www.triciablackbooknews.com The Sugar Barons is the history of the men who made untold wealth in the West Indies in the 200 years from 1650 onwards. It’s the story of trade through one source - sugar.

This enabled wealth the equivalent of today’s oil barons. The other key strand of this well told story is the brutality of slavery. It is not possible to explain the rise and fall of the British Empire; how tea was made more palatable; how the prosperity of the cities of the west facing ports such as Bristol, Liverpool and Glasgow was accrued, without including the gross inhumanity of slavery that made it all work. The focus is on the English owned islands, first Barbados, the greatest money making jewel, Jamaica, the strategically important naval position of St Kitts, and ending with Antigua, but the islands run by the other Europeans are also mentioned throughout the narrative. This is a thoroughly researched book, and you will get a sense of why Britain and France opted for their money making Caribbean islands, rather than the less financially valuable US or Canada. Be warned though, you will need be strong to cope with wilfully cruel treatment of the West African slaves.

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Brenton Brown

Abook Brenton Brown lex Wheatle’s latest

What have you been doing to promote Brenton Brown?

A number of bookshop events. I’ll be going on tour with my one-man show, UPRISING* that tells the story behind Brixton Rock and Brenton Brown.

It is a remarkable story in itself. I had to dust off my old sound system DJ microphone and start spitting lyrics the way I did as a teenager.

is set in Brixton, in south London in the mid-2000s.

It is a story of tense, unsettled relationships.

In this sequel, set 10 years after his debut Brixton Rock, Alex returns to the admirable hero Brenton, to conclude a fraught tale of love.

Tell us about the themes that inspired Brenton Brown.

Themes of Brixton Rock and its sequel Brenton Brown is trying to come to terms with a nightmare past and attempting to let go of the only real love one has experienced.

I also found it a challenge to write about a taboo love. Incest.

This latest book is part of a sequel did you start with a two-part story in mind?

When I wrote about Brenton Brown I didn’t expect to be writing a sequel about him some ten years later but so many readers of Brixton Rock wanted to know what happened to the main characters.

How did working on this book compare to writing your earlier books?

Working on Brenton Brown was like coming home. Brenton was the first character in my fiction and he’ll always be my favourite.

How would you say that Brixton has changed since you started writing about it?

Brixton is much more multicultural now. There

Brenton Brown, Alex Wheatle’s latest book

are small communities of people from Portugal, North Africa, Eastern Europe, West Africa and other nations. Property prices have shot through the roof and Brixton is slowly being gentrified.

I loved the way that you had a music theme throughout the book, how did you decide what track went with which person or moment?

I usually write with reggae music in the background and sometimes, I might highlight a track I’m listening to at the time.

Nothing is planned.

Which were your favourite singers?

Dennis Brown, Barrington Levy, Sugar Minott, Gregory Isaacs and Johnny Osbourne.

What other art forms influence or inspire your writing life?

Reggae, films, theatre, art, rapping, and dancehall – the list is endless.

What is your favourite part of Brenton Brown?

I guess the flashbacks to Brenton’s childhood. Very real.

Do you plan to use any of the characters in future books?

Probably – I have a habit of doing that.

What is your ideal writing environment?

Sit down at my dining table, reggae in the background and away I go.

What books did you enjoy as a child/ teenager?

Huckleberry Finn, Ivanhoe,boys adventure stories. Then at around seven I discovered football and cricket.

What book do you wish you had written?

Oh man! If I were pushed I would say The Black Jacobins by CLR JAMES. What’s your favourite book?

At the moment I’m really enjoying the biography Life: Keith Richards.

Which writers inspire you?

Courttia Newland, John Steinbeck, Chester Himes, Alan Silletoe, Roddy Doyle, Richard Wright...

Words: Tricia Wombell

Did you study writing?

Nope, never studied writing. I left formal education at 15.

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The return of

We caught up with Alex Wheatle to discuss his latest offering to the literary world.

What would you say to encourage new writers?

Persevere, that’s half the battle.

What are you working on now?

A children’s fantasy series.

When will the film be out?

Subject to funding and so many other things, Brixton Rock, the play, will probably come first.

Patricia Cumper, who also did the adaptation of Small Island for radio, is adapting it.

What do you know now about writing that you wish you had learned when you first started out?

Do not waste words. If you can say what you want to say in ten words don’t do it in 20.

Read the full interview: www.triciablackbooknews.com Info: Brenton Brown is out now | Follow Alex Wheatle on Twitter @ brixtonbard | Alex Wheatle’s show Uprising marks the 30th anniversary of the Brixton riots, where he will tell his moving autobiographical story of how he became a writer| 11-14 October, The Albany, Deptford www.thealbany. org.uk LIME MAGAZINE 2011

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Friends with Benefits (15) Release date: 9 September Starring: Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis |Lime rating: Let’s get the obvious out of the way. Yes, this is significantly better than No Strings Attached. It’s also a lot better than most recent romantic comedies largely thanks to two unspeakably attractive leads who also manage to remain completely likeable.

Mila Kunis is pretty much

every guys fantasy in this film, and we all know about Justin Timberlake’s effect on the ladies so it seems like a match made in heaven. The set-up that these two would get together is obvious, but the route this movie takes, keeps things amusing throughout. The chemistry is palpable and manages to create the rare need for the audience to see the couple get it on, in every sense.

There’s still a predictability that has to be met in the genre for everyone to go

home happy, and also we’re not quite sure this is a genuine friends with benefits arrangement. They aren’t really friends, rather two single people who find one another in a hurry.

Good for them, but slightly cheating the concept in my opinion. That’s a minor problem though, as this is a thoroughly entertaining date movie that will please almost everyone. Maybe people can now stop going on about ‘When Harry met Sally’ and try something modern instead.

SEPTEMBER 2011 Movie reLEASES

Drive (18) |Release date: 23 September Starring: Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan | Lime rating: I’ll confess straight away, of all the films out this year this is the one I have been most eager to see. The cool soundtrack, violent excesses and brooding presence of Ryan Gosling have been enough to sell the film to me. Thankfully, the film lives up to the hype. It’s a brutal, stylish trip into a gritty world dominated by low-level crooks and one man who lives to drive. Gosling captures the quiet menace of the man behind the wheel, but not with big car chases rather with clever techniques of avoiding confrontation . . . . That is until he is pushed too far obviously. Because 36 LIME MAGAZINE 2011

Colombiana | Release date: 9 September Starring: Zoe Saldana | Lime rating: Zoe Saldana has starred in three huge blockbuster franchises, but still remains something of a mystery when it comes to pitching her as a solo star.

This tame action movie has her centre stage but something is still lacking.

Salanda certainly looks great, although never

once that happens, all hell breaks loose. It’s everything you could wish from a film like this to be, and there is no getting over how cool the experience is.

Conan the Barbarian (15) | Out Now Starring: Jason Momoa, Rose McGowan | Lime rating: A reboot of the classic Arnie flick from 1982, this updated version is a sad failure that only serves to remind you how good things were back in the 80’s when it came to this sort of film. The new Conan is played Jason Mamoa, a huge man who somehow fails to make any impression whatsoever on screen. The supporting cast try hard to inject some life into proceedings but end up being hampered by a terrible script which feels as if it was created by committee. Seriously lacking Arnie, James Earl Jones and any sense of fun. really convinces as a kickass assassin. She can pull off the steely glare and killer looks no problem, but we’re never going to buy her beating the living daylights out of a series of heavily-armed goons with muscles. The whole film crawls along after a solid opening and takes too long to get to a subBourne finale that is about as derivative and generic as it gets.

This year’s features include a week of work by new London film makers, evenings dedicated to the latest Italian, Irish, Spanish and Caribbean films, and talks/Q&As with top directors.

Info: www. portobellofilmfestival.com

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Sept Fallon presents Black Orpheus Live rescore by Charlie Dark

Part of the Vision Sound Music Festival Charlie Dark will be creating a live re-score to Marcel Camus’ 1959 classic Oscar winning film Black Orpheus. The film is based on the Greek legend of Orpheus and Eurydice, set in a Rio de Janeiro favela during the Carnaval.

Charlie and special guests Adriano Adewale, Tanya Auclair and samba band Bigga Bloco will perform their take on the original bossanova score by Luiz Bonfá, Antônio Carlos Jobim and João Gilberto live. The show is followed

by Fallon’s after-party, with Gilles Peterson, visuals and a heap of surprises.

Info: 7.30pm | Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre | www. southbankcentre.co.uk

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Sept 40th anniversary screening of Mangrove Nine documentary Mangrove Nine, a 40 minute documentary directed by Franco Rosso and John La Rose will be showing at the Portobello Film Festival Post film discussion will be led by Michael La Rose. This is part of an evening of films starting at 6.30pm which include ‘The King Is Dead’ on Frank Crichlow’s funeral at 7pm and Michael Horovitz live poetry reading at 7.30pm – all times approximate.

Mangrove Nine is a story of conflict between the police and the black community in Notting Hill at the start of 1970s.

The central incident of the Mangrove affair took place when a deputation of 150 black people protested against long term police harassment of the popular Mangrove Restaurant in Ladbroke Grove.

Info: 6.30pm |Pop Up Cinema: 3 Acklam Road, Ladbroke Grove, London W10 | www. portobellofilmfestival.com

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til 9 Sept I Will Tell Film Festival This year’s festival theme is forgiveness and the range of films on offer

could not be more relevant to current UK and world events. The festival offers a selection of over 100 diverse and inspired films from around the world, in addition to post-screening discussions and special events, all taking place in Euston at the Friends House, the MI Centre and The Euston Station Piazza from 10am to 10pm daily.

Info: www.iwilltell.com

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-27 Oct 55th BFI London Film Festival The UK’s largest public film event with features, documentaries and short films from almost 50 countries. The festival showcases the best of world cinema to champion creativity, originality, vision and imagination.

Info: www.bfi.org.uk/lff

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Oct 7th Annual Screen Nation Film and Television Awards The 7th Annual Screen Nation Awards is the UK’s only international Film & Television event celebrating the

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achievements of black talent and is broadcast on OH TV. Attending the Screen Nation Awards provides an unrivalled opportunity to network with industry professionals and be a part of this magical celebration of media excellence. Bring the young ones so they can see high achieving black professionals doing good.

Major Honours: – Sir Trevor MacDonald OBE – Edric Connor Inspiration Award – Clarke Peters – Outstanding Contribution Award – Foster – Vanguard in Stunt Work Award – The Real McCoy – Classic TV Series Award – Burning an Illusion – Classic Movie Award On the night the indigO2 will be filled with the very best in black British and international film, TV and entertainment talent vying to either win one of the coveted awards or gracing us with their glamorous presence.

Info: indigO2, London | www.screennation.co.uk

Global ambassador for Bollywood, Akshay Kumar’s collaborates with Ludacris for Breakaway

Fondly known as the Global Ambassador for Bollywood, superstar Akshay Kumar continues to make his mark in Hollywood with the exciting, forthcoming release, ‘Breakaway’ releasing on 30th September 2011. The industry multi-rounder has produced and makes a cameo appearance in the cross-cultural film, directed by Robert Lieberman (‘D3: The Mighty Ducks’). Akshay presents another industry first as he becomes the first Bollywood star to produce a Hollywood film. After working with international music sensations Snoop Dogg for the title track Singh is Kinng and Kylie Minogue for Chiggy Wiggy for the film Blue, Akshay collaborates with the Grammy

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Global ambassador for Bollywood, Akshay Kumar’s collaborates with Ludacris for Breakaway

Award-winning American rap artist Chris “Ludacris” Bridges for the track ‘Shera Di Khom’ in Breakaway. Also Aubrey “Drake” Graham also renders a song for the film.

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Acclaimed actor Nonso Anozie tells Lime about his latest role as Artus in the movie, Conan the Barbarian.

Words: Vernia Mengot

NONSO ANOZIE Wof the action

ith the new release

packed film Conan and The Barbarian, Lime caught up with Nonso Anozie; a talented actor who told us about his life changing experiences from doing Shakespeare on stage, films on the big screen and how his journey began.

Soon we will see you on the big screen once again playing an exciting role in the movie Conan the Barbarian. You play a character caller Artus...

Tell us about him.

I play a Zamoran Pirate, Conan’s best friend. Artus is loud, boisterous and is Conan’s rock; he can share things with him.

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How does this version differ to the version with Arnold Schwarzenegger?

They are very different. Jason is defined and looks much more like the original comic book. He looks like a barbarian. He has that low brow and he is ruggedly handsome.

I would say that this version is a lot closer to the comic books.

The film is very action packed.

Was there a lot of preparation involved?

I was in the gym a lot.

Aside from the blockbusters you starred in a controversial BBC drama called Stolen; where you played the ‘bad guy’ as a Nigerian child trafficker. How well did you find that you adapted to this role and did you find it a challenge?

It was challenging, even though I’m 6’6 it would lend itself to the bad guy role. I’ve never played the bad guy before this. The drama held a mirror up to society. That’s why I wanted to get involved.

Who are some of the most influential people in your life?

My mother, I am from a single parent home. I have two sisters who have been influential and supportive.

I’ve also got a lot of men in my family who have been influential.

When you’re not acting or preparing for a role, what do you get up to in your spare time?

I love to write, I write a lot of poetry. I have to be still and go somewhere quiet. I’ve been going to the countryside, Spain and Germany. Stuff comes into my sub-

consciousness; hopefully one day I’ll publish it all.

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and didn’t want to go for a PG version. So there’s a bit of nudity and violence.

What knowledge do you have now about acting that you wish you knew when you first started your career?

I wish I knew how blessed I’d be to have the career that I’ve got. But I suppose that is the reason why I try so hard.

Info: Conan the Barbarian is in cinemas now.

You’ve acted in various television dramas, films and productions.

Who are some of the characters that you’ve played that are the most memorable?

So far in film the most memorable was the lead in Cass, a football hooligan in the 80’s. It was great to get inside the mind of the character, meet his friends and family. On stage it would be Othello and King Lear. King Lear was my first play after drama school, aged 23. I was the youngest person in history.

I did fight training with the choreographer; he was good when it came to showing you how to work with your body and how to hold your weapon. I didn’t get to do that much of the fighting. I spent a lot of time getting to know the director too; he’s a guy who knows what he’s doing. He is a loose cannon. But he’s great.

Marcus Nispel also did The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

He likes things to be gruesome; a lot of blood

Where did your journey in acting begin?

When I started wanting to act I was ten-years- old. I was pulled out of class in primary school to play the daddy, in a family.

I remembered that feeling of being on stage and that was something that I kept through school.

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ery Fri Play You’ve done the work.

You’ve spent all week stressing, sweating and breaking your back for the big bad machine. Now it’s time to put down your tools and PLAY. Music policy: house, techno, drum and bass.

Info: 10pm - 7am | Egg London, 200 York Way, Kings Cross, N7 9AP | www.egglondon.net

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ERY 4th FRI OF THE MONTH I love the 90s Nineties party anthems all night.

Info: 10.30pm – 3am|Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden Town, London, NW1 7PG | www.jazzcafe.co.uk

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ERY SAT I love the 80s

Walk this Way, Get into the Groove, and Let’s Dance with top DJs playing out all your favourite 80s pop/ dance/cheese/hip hop and hair rock anthems.

Info: 10.30pm – 3am|Jazz Café, 5 Parkway, Camden Town, London, NW1 7PG | www.jazzcafe.co.uk

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ery Sat Wam Bam Club – Sept highlights

Save Ministry of Sound Ministry of Sound celebrate their 20th birthday on September 16-18, but it has just announced that the club in south London is in doubt following a planning application by property developers Oakmayne.

According to MoS, the company has filed for a residential development directly opposite the club and thus threatening Ministry’s licence.

According to the club, the situation was summed up by Oakmayne boss Christopher Allen, who simply stated “Nightclubs come and go”.

Ministry of Sound Group After a steamy summer we have conjured up a magical and awe-inducing month ahead and this September the Wam Bam Club will be unveiling some fantastical new additions to the show.

For those of you who are seeking a little amusebouche to whet your appetite, key delicacies this month will include a highly anticipated Wam Bam debut performance from artificial hip…hop diva Ida Barr! Fantastical fire acts from the flame-haired red hot hostess herself Lady Alex, an out-of-this-world aerial act from the unique Serenity Performance as recently debuted on BBC2’s ‘The Apprentice’ and a mystery performance from

CEO Lohan Presencer said: “When Oakmayne told us that ‘nightclubs come and go’, we were horrified.

Ministry of Sound is not just any nightclub; it’s the most famous nightclub in the world and the heart of a global entertainment business. These developers have cut corners at every stage and counter to their claims, they do not have the best interests of the local community at heart.

We must do everything in our power to save our club and our business.”

If of course, you disagree with this man’s statement and want to play a part the incredible veteran showman and Cirque du Soleil headliner Lee Thompson.

Info: 7pm – 4am | Cafe de Paris, 3-4 Coventry Street, London, W1D 6BL |www. wambamclub.com

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Sept Jamm presents Hybrid Soundsystem Dave Spoon – Guests: Live Room – Hybrid Soundsystem, Dave Spoon and About the Beat Residents – Front Room: hosted by Shebang featuring Sarah Holder, SugarShaker, Lizzie Curious + Anna Kiss – DJ Sets - Phil Hartnoll (Orbital), Groove Armada, Tom Middleton, Retro/ Grade, DJ Yoda, Felix B (Basement Jaxx), Felix Martin (Hot Chip), MGMT, The Charlatans, Primal Scream, Two Door Cinema Club, Coki, Silkie – Live – Pete Doherty, The Futureheads, The Bays, Man Like Me, Proud Mary, Alabama 3, Mik Whitnall (Babyshambles), Beardyman, Shlomo, The Illersapians, Coda Info: 10pm – 6am | Jamm, 261 Brixton Road, Brixton,

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in keeping this British institution open for a years to come- in which 300,000 people visit annually – head to the MoS site to sign a Petition to help secure the future of this bastion of youth culture: www. ministryofsound.com/ saveourclub London SW9 2LH www. brixtonjamm.org

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Sept Muak Party Featuring Ibiza’s Kiko Navarro launching his new album Long Hot Summer edits album on King Street Sounds + Ibiza’s Willie Graff + the UK’s The Layabouts Techno goodness with Noir currently on fire with his Ibiza anthem, Around featuring Haze.

Info: 10pm – 6am | Egg 200 York Way, Kings Cross, N7 9AP | www.egglondon.net

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ERY SAT Brazil Rocks at Guanabara Guanabara and Brazil Rocks bring the vibrant, exciting and dynamic culture of contemporary Brazil to the heart of Central London. The world’s best Capoeira, Brazilian circus performers some of South America and Europe’s leading live music artists and DJ’s make for an unforgettable Saturday night.

Info: 5pm – 2.30am | Guanabara, Parker Street (Corner of Drury Lane), Covent Garden, London, WC2B 5PW | www. guanabara.co.uk

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Dutty Money

to kill him for breaking her heart. Now what does he do? Take the money and run? Watch the story unfold.

Info: 8pm | Catford Broadway Theatre | www. broadwaytheatre.org.uk

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Oct Young Kings of Comedy

Quincy in Strictly Come Laughing III

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Sept Strictly Come Laughing III A night of side splitting comedy from top comedians including Axel The Entertainer, Richard Blackwood, Kane Brown, Mr Cee, Jocelyn Jee Esien, Kojo, Robbie Gee, Kevin J, Glenda Jaxson, Kat, Eddie Nestor, Quincy, Slim, plus surprise guests from the world of music, film and television. Music from Choice FM’s DJAbrantee.

All proceeds go to the small town of Kwahu Tafo in Ghana.

Info: 7.30pm | Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, London E8 1EJ

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-18 Sept Dutty Money A brand new straight from yard theatre production Dutty Money is a good clean family play rich with laughter, starring a top Jamaican cast. Featuring The ever popular Charles Tomlins, the dynamic

Olive Morris, Ricky Rowe and Lovena Brown. Dutty Money written and directed by Ricky Rowe (Fed X) follows the story of Fed X a struggling child entertainer living in the slums of a tenement yard in Jamaica unable to pay his rent his landlord Granville (Charles Tomlin) makes him and offer, he can’t refuse to dress and pretend to be his fictitious daughter who has been look after by his rich sister Novelette (Lovena Brown) and stands to inherit ever thing she has, never seen her niece Novelette comes to visit. The plan later back fires when the sister suddenly dies and Fed X now accidently inherits a fortune. Granville is now bitter and lies to the police that Fed X has killed his sister Fed X life now becomes more chaotic when his girlfriend Claudette (Olive Miller) an escape mental patient, becomes jealous and try

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Angie Le Mar is back. This time she is ready to get her heels stuck firmly in.

Her brand new show premieres at The Soho Theatre this October, before it goes on the international Stage, 2012 New York, LA and Atlanta to name a few.

In My Shoes transports Angie to her comedy’s edge. This really is Angie as you have never seen her before as she steps into the shoes of some hilarious characters; introducing some outrageous personalities, told to us in her own unique style.

Written by and starring Angie Le Mar; directed by Femi Elufowoju Jnr and designed by Jennel Joseph.

Info: www.sohotheatre. com

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Oct Dons of Comedy

Richard Blackwood

Experience the best young urban comedians in the UK today; Eddie Kadi; Richard Blackwood; Kevin J; Kane Brown; Kojo; Jamie Howard and Axel The Entertainer. Hosted by Kat B Info: 8pm | Catford Broadway, London SE6 4RU | www. broadwaytheatre.org.uk

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Oct – 5 Nov Angie Le Mar’s One Woman Show – In My Shoes

2011 Featuring Slim, Felicity Ethnic, Felix Dexter and Curtis Walker Info: 8pm | Catford Broadway, London SE6 4RU | www. broadwaytheatre.org.uk

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/6 Nov Alan Carr ‘Spexy’ Beast Live 2011 He’s back! Stand-up comedian, best-selling author and chat show supremo, the lovable Chatty Man and Tooth Fairy himself... Alan Carr is back on stage in the autumn of 2011 with a brand new live stand-up show, ‘Spexy Beast’.

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In her shoes to shed a stone and a half before I start this show.

So some of my characters are like oh my god I can’t believe Angie’s speaking to her vagina! Then I’m playing the mixed race girl who is so in awe of Rihanna who has been abused. The characters are dark in areas but they have human qualities that others can say, yeah I know that person.

Angie Le Mar discusses stretching out of her comfort zone in her new one woman show In My Shoes Your new play In Her Shoes is a one woman production – where did your passion to play this role derive from?

I’ve always wanted to do a one woman show. I saw Whoopi Goldberg here at the Albany when I was about 14-years-old. What I saw her do made me think to myself wow if I ever get to the stage and I can do that? I’m done!

Doing standup is different from doing a one woman show even Whoopi’s off Broadway show got five characters and my show’s got six characters in it.

So I’m playing characters which is something I never felt ready to do. People know me as a writer, director, radio show host the whole lot. But the one passion I’ve always wanted to do is stretch myself to tell stories through characters but through their shoes.

What should we expect from this show?

Angie as you’ve never seen her before, when I say that I really mean it as I’ve never done it before.

I feel quite scared, I’m writing it and I’m thinking, why would I write about this- that means I have to perform it! Femi Elufowoju, jr the director said to me if the show is really Angie how we’ve never seen her; let’s have 42 LIME MAGAZINE 2011

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you with your afro! My initial reaction was you’re taking the Mickey right?

He was like no let people see you how they’ve never seen you before! So at the photo shoot I took out the cornrow, blew out the afro, and took this photo and thought – that’s a bit dramatic, but it was quite therapeutic.

You play the roles of a diverse range of characters such as a spiritual life guru, a teenager battling OCD and his best friend’s tortured soul and a wannabe model

amongst other things, which one of these characters could you most relate to or felt necessary to portray?

I can relate to all of them because you don’t know how you can affect somebody. Me doing this show is about me saying, I have stories to tell. I’m portraying a 16-yearold boy who has issues with his trainers, who used to be inside because he witnessed a murder and didn’t want to give evidence. Now I’ve started a boot camp and I’m running and swimming three times a week, I have

How is this show different from the ones in the past?

I wanted to see black women doing sketches other than always playing the mother on ‘The Bill’ going Oh God it’s me son, how long can we do that for? So that came out of that and the versatility of us black women and I wanted to see black men on the stage looking fine, not holding up a gun, just basically saying my issue is my girlfriend and she doesn’t like this and she doesn’t like that. I didn’t want it to be political in that way, but its political in a indirect way as in all black men aren’t doing what you think they’re doing, which is very poignant now.

What do you know about the industry now that you wish you had known when you first started?

That it’s racist, it’s always been racist and the one thing that I wish I knew earlier that I did get to learn is that I am at an advantage because I’m dyslexic. I used to go to auditions and not get

COMEDY them because I couldn’t read aloud and I’d walk out the door and could see them going what the hell was that? I was forced to learn how to write and gave myself a part. I got there by default so I knew the power of creating my own work, had I not done that, I would have been a very disappointed person right now. Thinking that good was enough and this is where we go wrong. To think that all the campaigning we’ve done, look at the TV right now, you can’t even get a black woman to do anything outside of the news anchors. Look at Big Brother, not one black woman, I mean really? You couldn’t find any?

The fact that they don’t care which means all the work we did in the 80’s and 90’s is not coming through so the young kids are disillusioned they’re going into entertainment thinking good should be enough. It’s a bit blatant now and that disappoints me so I wish I knew not to have hope, but to make the change. I wish more of us did that rather than be like; well I’m in and shut the door.

Someone’s got to speak about the elephant in the room that is all too clear and nobodies talking about. Those kids that were rioting the other day were not just black.

Info: Angie Le Mar’s In My Shoes is at the Soho Theatre from 15 October – 5 November 2011 | www. sohotheatre.com

I wish I knew earlier that I am at an advantage because I’m dyslexic. I was forced to learn how to write and gave myself a part

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Hub-Words How many words can you make from the letters in the wheel? Each word must contain the hub letter C. Can you find a 9-letter word and at least 20 other words of five letters or more avoiding proper nouns?

9-letter word - MACHINERY. Some other words of five letters or more containing the hub letter C: cairn, chain, chair, charm, chary, chime, china, chine, crane, cream, crime, hemic (haemic), manic, march, mercy, mince, nacre, nicer, niche, ranch, reach, anemic, cinema, creamy, enrich, iceman, mincer, archine, carmine, chimera, chimney, machine, chairmen.

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