The Korean supergroup, BTS, have always been crediting Black artists from their inception. From being mentored by Warren G in 2014, working with artists like Nicki Minaj and Khalid - they have always appreciated Black artists. This is nothing new coming from the Bangtan Boys.

This article was commissioned for Issue 04 of Akin Magazine. It is bold to assume that Black people have a homogenous experience and through this piece, I interviewed 4 Black students to learn more about their experiences and what they think about these the phrases - 'Black culture' and 'Black experience'.

History doesn’t repeat itself by itself; bystanders choose to ignore the atrocities performed by the evil perpetrators. I hate comparing atrocities to each other but in this case, it’s a necessity. The Holocaust didn’t happen in just one day, it occurred over a number of years. But, the West doesn’t care. It never did.

In the UK, Black History Month always seems to be reduced to the Windrush generation but it's super important to acknowledge that Black history has been in Britain for centuries. Aina is part of Black British history.

In a world where Black women are constantly mistreated, luxury is a rarity, whether it's a luxury good or a therapy session. This recycled and repackaged conversation is laced in antiblackness and misogynoir and it’s so important to dissect it.

Being a YA fiction enthusiast, I felt compelled to write this, especially as I exclusively read from YA authors of colour. For The Boar, I discuss how it’s long overdue that young adult (YA) authors of colour are being recognised.

Curious about Yorùbá history? You need to hear about Queen Mọ́remí who exhibited true leadership for her people.

In this piece for Cosmopolitan, I give a first person experience about growing up Black and Muslim.

Nigerian youth have been speaking up, now people are listening. As a member of the diaspora, I could not sit back and watch my siblings being killed at the hands of the police. Nigerian youth are rising and will continue to do so. There's a reason for the phrase 'Naija, don't carry last.' I've never been more proud to be a Nigerian.

These men are known for a number of things whether it's their Blackness, their activism or wealth. But, rarely do we ever hear about how their religion is part of their legacy. In light of Black History Month, I explore how Islam have shaped the legacies of these Black men and why society has to incorporate their religious beliefs when telling their stories.

In this feature for Stylist.co.uk, I open up about the reality of living in Britain today, and why sometimes as Black Muslim women we feel invisible and excluded from the narrative.

Despite the unprecedented circumstances with the pandemic, BTS has been consistent in delivering flawless content for ARMY. This is standard for BTS. However, this year it came with a twist. In this piece for Revolution Magazine, I explore the ways BTS engaged with ARMY whether it was virtual concerts like Map of the Soul ON:E or Bang Bang Con or their show In the Soop. A true artist-fan relationship the others could only dream of.

What does global mean to the music industry? Is it the West's version of global and does it include mainstream streaming platforms across outside of the US and Europe? If local streaming services are not included in this global chart, what's the point?

The recent surge in activism surrounding Black Lives Matter has exposed the failings of some universities when it comes down to acknowledging the colonial legacies that remain detrimental to their ethnic minority students, particularly those who are Black. By protesting for liberation and anti-discrimination, Belgium remains hypocritical by banning 'religious symbols'.

Muslim women and girls have always been grossly misrepresented in the media for years. By reducing Muslim women and girls to specific tropes, focused solely on their religion and not their personal interests - there is no point in having these characters. In this piece, I explore a trend of how Netflix have displayed examples of Islamophobia through the movies and shows they have acquired.

We are all aware of the legendary Hamilton production and its significance for the predominantly upper class and white theatre industry. The dancing, the rap, the hip hop and the ethnic minorities starring in the production. But, Rent did all of that first and isn't widely known amongst Gen Z, unless you are a theatre kid. Rent crawled so Hamilton could walk.

BTS paved the way for K-pop artists. Their impact is far from over and continues to influence, whether it is their two time Billboard No 1 with Dynamite or their contagious personalities. From launching their Love Yourself campaign with UNICEF or being shareholders for BigHit Entertainment or just being themselves - we see how their influence has impacted the global music industry, leaving the West shook.

People should care about Palestine because they are human, not because some are Muslim or Christian. The genocide in Palestine is a matter of human rights, not of ethnoreligious differences. In this piece for Reclamation Magazine, I write informally about the resilience of the Palestinians and why we must care.

Racism manifests itself in the most violent ways and unfortunately, medical racism is not exempt from this. We see Black mothers having disgraceful maternal health, being more likely to die during pregnancies due to a racist system. In this piece, I uncover the significance of medical racism from the era of enslavement and our present society, where Black mothers are 5x more likely in the UK to die while pregnant and 243% more likely in the USA.

A review on the leading Korean drama, 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay' and how it tackles mental health and autism in the drama and how it is reflective of our society.