The finger isn’t the scary part. Prostate cancer is. 1 in 4 Black men will be diagnosed in their lifetime. On the latest episode of The Black Paper, we ask why so many of us avoid getting checked. 🎧: tinyurl.com/376t7z2j #TheBlackPaper #ProstateCancerAwareness #BlackHealthMatters #GetChecked

David Weaver is tired…but not tapping out. On the latest episode of The Black Paper, @chxta.bsky.social and I speak to the Chair of Operation Black Vote about the journey so far, and what comes next. 🎧: shorturl.at/sLU7g #TheBlackPaper #OperationBlackVote #BlackVote #Politics

Are we entering a new phase in UK politics where, for the traditional parties, the personal vote outweighs the Party brand? I talk about this with @chxta.bsky.social on the latest episode of The Black Paper 🎧: shorturl.at/omXsb

To our listeners and supporters around the world: thank you for sticking with us this past year. We’re excited about what’s ahead and can’t wait to keep going with you. #TheBlackPaper

To our listeners and supporters around the world: thank you for sticking with us this past year. We’re excited about what’s ahead and can’t wait to keep going with you. #TheBlackPaper

After campaigning since 2023 for a safer crossing on Uttoxeter Old Road, I’m pleased to share that £146,000 has now been secured for a new controlled pedestrian crossing at Uttoxeter Old Road/Parcel Terrace. A big win for road safety, especially for school children in our ward.

The Black Paper examines UK politics through the lens of African heritage communities. With local elections on 7 May, we want to hear directly from you on how you plan to vote. Take our short survey. It only takes two minutes. Your views matter. 👉🏾 bit.ly/4vUhd0Z

@chxta.bsky.social's advice to the "middle" parties? Stay on message! Listen to the latest episode of The Black Paper now. tinyurl.com/4uaf2vb5

Why has billionaire Christopher Harborne donated £22m to Reform UK? And is Labour retreating on votes at 16 because of the Greens? @chxta.bsky.social and I discuss both on the latest episode of The Black Paper. 🎧: tinyurl.com/4uaf2vb5

Is the Prince of Darkness about to dim the lights on this Labour administration? On this episode of The Black Paper, @chxta.bsky.social and I explore how containing Trump may cost Starmer his job, and why our community needs to vote strategically this May. 🎧: open.spotify.com/episode/1p4c...

Reform unveils its council candidates… and their own supporters are in meltdown. Why? Because some of those candidates are Black and Brown. On this episode of The Black Paper, @chxta.bsky.social and I explore why some migrant communities back Reform. 🎧: tinyurl.com/2ur6uwry

We consistently fail to impose costs on those who act against our group interests. E.g, the chap contesting on Reform UK's platform, if per chance he wins, some Nigerians will fête him though his party will hurt us. @ndonuoha.bsky.social and I discuss. open.spotify.com/episode/7kCa...

Has Angela Rayner taken the first step towards a leadership challenge? @chxta.bsky.social and I discuss what it means for our community... open.spotify.com/episode/7olk...

Happy International Women’s Day!

On this episode of The Black Paper, @chxta.bsky.social and I explore the complex geopolitical landscape in which the Iran war is being fought, and discuss the implications for Africans at home and in the UK. We also discuss AI ethics. open.spotify.com/episode/1PDN...

The Tories are gone...long live the Tories. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: reform is a Special Purpose Vehicle for the Boris Tories to get back into power. Next stop, Boris Joins Reform and ousts Farage.

Is Britain “being colonised”, or is politics making racism great again? This week on The Black Paper, @chxta.bsky.social and I unpack what Ratcliffe’s remarks, net migration projections, and Starmer’s Europe push mean for our community. 🎧: tinyurl.com/rp7u8u3z

Zia Yusuf speaks haughtily about a history he is woefully ignorant of. British taxpayers were made to compensate slave owners for the abolition of slavery - a debt they only finished paying off in 2015. In Zia, ignorance has a very confident adornment. #bbcqt

Politics lesson 101: if you want the top job, don’t announce it too early. That’s one of the arguments @chxta.bsky.social and I unpack on the latest episode of #TheBlackPaper. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/2GeW...

This week’s #TheBlackPaper is "giving" African politics. @chxta.bsky.social and I break down Suella Braverman’s defection, Andy Burnham’s blocked Commons bid, and the battle for Sudan. 🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/2GeW...

It’s The Black Paper as you’ve never heard it: chaotic, passionate, and really long. @chxta.bsky.social and I talk visas, political defections, and AI in the police… all in one episode. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/1j5z...

Super grateful to the Mayor of Derby, Cllr Ajit Atwal, for his well wishes for the Super Eagles in tonight’s match against Morocco. When we win we need to buy beer for the council oh! 😂😂😂😂 All the best, lads! #afcon2025 #SuperEagles #Nigeria

The internet is shaping our kids. The housing market is failing renters. On this episode of The Black Paper, @chxta.bsky.social and I ask what the state should be doing, and what happens if it doesn’t. 🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/44Qt...

Language shapes power, history and resistance. @chxta.bsky.social explains why in the latest episode of The Black Paper, using the Aba Women’s War of 1929 as a powerful example. Full episode 👉🏾: open.spotify.com/episode/6Udn...

Michel Nkuka (Lumumba VEA) has done more in days to revive Patrice Lumumba’s legacy than many African leaders have done in decades. It shows how powerful memory can be when people refuse to let history be buried. God bless Patrice Lumumba.

It's like @ndonuoha.bsky.social and I never left. There's so much to talk about, including Daddy Trump... open.spotify.com/episode/6Udn...

Merry Christmas!

On the final #TheBlackPaper episode of the year, @chxta.bsky.social and I dive into health, leadership and work in our communities – from cultural attitudes to health checks, to the UK’s shifting job market and pressures in the care sector. 🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/2e1t...

One week, one trouble: While Keir Starmer and Nigel Farage fight for their political lives, America makes it clear that it no longer sees Europe as an indispensable ally. @chxta.bsky.social and I discuss how these affect Africa and its diaspora. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/0KhQ...

The Budget dropped. The question is: how close to home is its impact? On this episode of #TheBlackPaper, @chxta.bsky.social and I discuss the real impact of the budget on African migrant communities. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/03m6...

I can't stand some Nigerian music. Not because they're bad, but because the memories take me back to when japa was not even a thought I entertained. The music is beautiful; the feeling isn’t. That said, I'm enjoying "Good Times" by Asa ft The Cavemen. What about you?

Anger without action changes nothing. On this episode of #TheBlackPaper, @Chxta.bsky.social and I talk with Oluomo of Derby about how African immigrants in the UK can turn collective frustration into political organising. 🎧 Full conversation here: open.spotify.com/episode/1V4U...

No matter what we look like on the surface, we all bleed red. May we never forget all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy today. #Remembrance2025

SOLD OUT 🔥 The story of Queen Idia is clearly striking hearts — today’s show sold out! A new date (7th August) has just been added at Actors Church. Be swift! 🎟️ actorschurch.org/whatson/quee... #QueenIdia #BlackHistoryOnStage #MusicalTheatre

UK politics is messier than a group chat during election season. New parties on the rise. Old grudges remain. There's drama on the Left. And Right. What does it all mean for us migrants? @chxta.bsky.social and I discuss it all here: shorturl.at/JH2Z6

Thought I’d share a little poetry for your timeline. #Poet #UntitledPoem #ThrowbackPoem #Life

Studies suggest that the biggest reason most people leave countries like #Nigeria for countries like #Britain is to create a better future for their children. What then happens when a random act of violence shatters that dream? @ndonuoha.bsky.social & I discuss.

A few hours after recording this episode with Cheta, the news of the US strike against Iran dropped. What does the Isreal/Iran/US conflict mean for African heritage communities in the UK? We talk about it on the latest episode of #TheBlackPaper👇🏾 open.spotify.com/episode/7sIA...

Only a few people in the past few years can lay claim to shaping the media narrative in Nigeria’s South East. Gaius is one of them. Yesterday we had a great time catching up and talking about our separate journeys and ideas about telling our own stories. Ya kpọtụba. 💪🏾

A huge thank you to the Pastor and leadership of RCCG Selly Oak Birmingham, for inviting me to speak about my journey in politics in the UK. We cannot, and must not afford to be ignorant about our place in politics.

Ada Ani (The Awakening) #AdaAni #Igbo #IgboMythology #igbotiktok #ShortFilm #Nigeria #nigeriantiktok🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬❤️❤️🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 #Africa #African #africanlore #igboamaka #mythology #mythologytiktok

Almost 6 hours later, and a budget has been passed for Derby City Council. It was not the budget we proposed, but it’s a balanced budget nonetheless. #DerbyCityCouncil #Budget #LabourAdministration

I had the honour of catching up with Gov @alexottiofr & Dep. Gov Ikechukwu Emetu. We discussed their vision for Abia’s development, future ambitions, and my election as a councillor in Derby. Abia is in very safe hands.

The one reason I’ve never intentionally rewatched Sound of Music is the character of Rolf Gruber. I found it disturbing how quickly someone close to you would turn on you in service of the overlord. This is what I see in Trump’s America today. It is heartbreaking. And scary.

It was great to catch up with Mrs Caley, the Headteacher of Murray Park Community School. I look forward to working with you and the team for the benefit of the children and families in the Mackworth and New Zealand ward that the school serves.

Thanks to Business Day Ng for publishing my piece on Kemi Badenoch’s recent misyarn. As sure as death and taxes, it won’t be her last. businessday.ng/opinion/arti...

"While there is truth in her comments, the problem lies in how she has said them, who she has said them about, and, crucially, the potential unintended consequences of her words." My article on Kemi and the politics of 'talking anyhow.' medium.com/@ndukweonuoh...

Proud to have been a part of "Light in the Shadows", an art exhibition celebrating stories of hope. This free exhibition, a partnership between TES HOUSE and The Nsibidi Project, runs from 10 to 12 Dec @ Banks Mill Studio, 71 Bridge Street, Derby DE1 3LB #LightInTheShadows #ArtExhibition2024 #Derby