NO NEW FRIENDS: Recent Episodes
Blessing Mukosha
Born in Gaborone, Botswana in 1995, Blessing was a migrant to England at 5 years old. She was a triple-threat (singing, dancing, acting) performing RnB songs in her living room. Her uncle was a Rapper and she would study the structure of RnB and Rap songs, writing and performing them at every chance she could find.
In 2014 she set off to the University of Warwick in pursuit of a career at the English Bar. For a long while, she focused on academics and extracurriculars, swapping the theatre for moot court and her piano keys for a MacBook. Inspired by Nicki Minaj’s 2014 PinkPrint album, Blessing began to write rap lyrics again, sharing her music at a few campus events to great reception.
By the time of the first Lockdown in 2020, Blessing was well on her way to becoming a Barrister. The time alone pushed Blessing back into her safest and most creative space: her bedroom. There and on long walks she reclaimed her cypher, picking up a flow inspired by classic East Coast Hip Hop and Nicki Minaj.
Big Money B is the voice of a multifaceted Renaissance Woman. She’s smart, precise and has a presence you can’t help but pay attention to. In her music she takes you on a journey to Planet Blessing, a place where your mindset dictates your outcomes and clout is not currency.
In this episode I sad down with political intellectual and fashionista TK Crooks to talk about how she became fashion conscious and her obsession with Depop. We discussed having to learn to dress for your shape very early on in life, finding designers that work for you, whether luxury brands are really worth the money and why you don't have to pay racks for luxury designers. TK is also due to begin an MSc in Human Rights and Politics in September so we discussed how she brings together political consciousness with fashion. Follow her on Instagram: @TKCrooks!
In this episode, I sat down with Danielle Jinadu who is a fellow Warwick woman and future lawyer and also a Disability Advocate with a love for good style and fashion. We discussed these three parts of her life and how her creative and legal sides interact. We also talked about using her platform as a disability advocate and how she learned to embrace the term as part of her wider purpose to provide inspiration and community for other black disabled women. She was truly a joy to speak to! To see Danielle's fashion and inspirational/motivational content follow her on Instagram: @daniellejinadu and Twitter: @jinadudanielle.
In this episode, I sat down with journalist by day and dancer/DJ by night Arthi Nachiappan. We have known each other from university times and since then she has gone to make big moves in the worlds of journalism, music and dance. We talked about how she feels when she creates choreography and mixes, using your "second" performing persona to feel more confident and bringing people together at her live shows. She's an inspiration and follow her on IG and Twitter: @arthinachiappan. Catch her tearing it up at a venue near you!
In this episode I sat down with the gorgeous Ruvimbo (@ruvxmbo) to talk about her experience as a content creator on Instagram, co-founder of 'A is for Activism' and 1/2 of musical duo K-Mu x Ru. She discusses how she takes her beautiful pictures, her ultimate fashion inspiration and how she draws influence from the world around her. She is a writer, digital creator and creates high quality content for brands + more. Book her!
In this episode, I sat down with DJ Sav (@ii.savy on IG and @itsosavy on Twitter)to talk about her life as a DJ: what inspired her to start DJ-ing at Warwick University, how she creates a mix step by step, her musical inspirations and also what she hopes to achieve with her side hustle. She has curated an amazing quarantine mix with best Rnb and Hip Hop soulful sounds which you can stream on her Soundcloud (@DjSavSounds) ✨
In this episode, I sat down with Gabrielle (@gabeepaints on IG) to discuss her work as an artist and how she came to make the decision to walk away from her corporate grad job and pursue art and acting full time (and also why you should NOT quit your job if you have a choice). She is available for commissions, check out her work and book her to create something beautiful for you.
I caught up with my favourite YouTuber and critic of all things popular culture, RnB and Hip Hop 20 Days of June. I connected with him online and we set up a recording from my home in London and his in New York. We discussed everything about music, culture, how it has impacted us and what we want from our favourite artists and the culture that appreciates them. Find him on everything as @20daysofjune.
I talked with India (IG: @indiawantsthewholeworld)about working as a photographer at university (she used to take pictures at our club nights!) and the challenges of working as a professional photographer without formal qualifications. Book her, she's the best and her portfolio already includes The Slumflower (Chidera Eggerue).
Blessing and Fé caught up to talk about her expertise: music and pop culture. We talked about how money can't buy happiness, preparing to go "big" and why artists shouldn't be afraid to move on after a trash album. Follower her online @fe.oj on Instagram and listen to her debate podcast "The Motion".