Anthems

Tiwalola Ogunlesi is a confidence coach, speaker and the founder of Confident and Killing It, a response to the generation cycle of low self-esteem amongst women and girls. So far, she’s equipped over 2500 women in London, Lagos, New York, Kigali and Johannesburg at The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy For Girls with the tools and knowledge they need to be confident.   CONNECT WITH TIWALOLA:  I: @...

Chris Jammer is a cambridge graduate, entrepreneur, TV personality, model, Charity Ambassador and active member of the BAME LGBTQ+ community. Chris is also the co-founder of one of the fastest growing Festivals in the UK, Strawberries & Creem, and at 26 was a nominee for Forbes Top 30 under 30. His word of the day is GRIEF.    CW: This episode contains themes some listeners may find upsetting.  CO...

Charlie Brinkurst Cuff is a journalist and head of editorial at gal-dem. She is a Guardian freelancer, former weekend editor and writer at Dazed, and has written columns for the likes of the Observer, ipaper and Metro. She is the editor of the book ‘Mother Country: Real Stories of the Windrush Children, a leading exploration of the Windrush Generation. Charlie is also Scott Trust Bursary alumnus,...

Tony Phillips is the Chief Content Officer of Broccoli Content, as well as the former Vice President of On Demand Content at WNYC and Commissioning Editor at BBC Radio 4 and the World Service. His word of the day is SELFLESSNESS.    CONNECT WITH TONY:  I: @tonyphillips5789 T: @tonyphillips40   #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries writ...

Moya Lothian-McLean is a journalist and producer. She specialises in features and opinion writing on politics, technology, pop culture, fitness, gender and race, and has worked across print digital, audio and video for some of the UK’s biggest media outlets, including the BBC, Huck Magazine, gal-dem and The Independent. Her word of the day is ROOTLESS. CONNECT WITH MOYA:  I: @moya_lm T: @mlothianm...

Jackson King is a writer and creative. Outside of work, he spends his time amplifying and initiating online conversations on race, gender, sexuality and fatphobia. As a black, transgender man, he's committed to facilitating and dreaming of modes of masculinity that reject patriarchy. His word of the day is MANHOOD.    CONNECT WITH JACKSON:  I: @itsjacksonbbz T: @itsjacksonbbz   #AnthemsBlack is a...

Cat Burns is a singer songwriter. Since being featured as a 1XTRA ‘Track of The Week’ at the age of just 16, she’s gone to perform at and garner support from places such as BBC Introducing, Latitude Festival, CLASH Magazine and Sofar Sounds, and her second EP ‘Naive’ was released in 2019. Cat has also been awarded MSG London’s up and coming artist of the month award.  Her word of the day is REFLEC...

Munya Chawawa is a writer and comedy content creator. He shares his content across his Instagram, Tiktok, Youtube and Twitter platforms, featuring viral characters such as Jonny Oliver and Unknown P. After hosting on Reprezent Radio, he has gone on to host the BRIT award red carpet and international live stream in 2020, and has appeared on BBC One, Sky News, ITV, E4 and Radio 1Xtra. His word of th...

Axel Kacoutié is an award winning audio artist and poet. He is currently the composer and sound designer of the Guardian's daily news podcast, Today in Focus, and his work has been featured on the BBC, Channel 4 and NOWNESS.   His word of the day is ROOTED.    CONNECT WITH AXEL:  I: @axelkacoutie T: @AxelKacoutie   #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems a...

Anisa Farah is a content creator and presenter, platforming comedy sketches and videos on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Her work has led her to collaborate with brands such as Amazon Prime Video, Parlophone and Disney+. Anisa has hosted stages at Strawberries & Cream festival, and has presented an Instagram X Social Media Week panel talk to promote healthy behaviour on social platforms.  Her word...

Marvyn Harrison is the founder of Dope Black Dads, a digital safe space turned podcast which aims to change the narrative around black fathers through the lens of parenting, marriage, cohabiting, mental health, physical health, politics and more. His word of the day is LEADER.    CONNECT WITH MARVYN:  I: @marvynharrison T: @Marvyn_Harrison   #AnthemsBlack is a collection of 31 original manifestos,...

Jade Anouka is an actor, writer, poet and director. She has performed on both stage and screen with credits including His Dark Materials, Cleaning Up and Turn Up Charlie and recently released her first short film as a writer, director and creator, HER & HER. Her first collection of poems, ‘Eggs On Toast’, was published by Poetry Space.  Her word of the day is LISTEN.  CONNECT WITH JADE:  I: @jadea...

Broccoli Content is proud to present Anthems Black.  We bring you 31 Episodes, released every other day across September and October written and voiced by exceptional UK Black voices.  Featuring Afua Hirsch, Chris Jammer, Munya Chawawa, Jade Anouka, Charlie Brinkhurst Cuff, Temi Mwale, Raymond Antrobus and many many more. This is Anthems Black.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...

Tej is an audio producer and writer. Home for Tej is London where she's been shielding, surrounded by incense gifted to her by a friend and recording into a phone on a stack of books. Her word of the day is Breathe. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produc...

Melissa is writer, radio producer and recent university graduate. Home for Melissa was her family home in West Yorkshire, but has relocated to London.  Her word of the day is Liminal. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Wa...

Jade is a poet and writer. Home for Jade is South London where she can watch her son building worlds with his toys. Her word of the day is Courage. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan....

Daniel is fashion producer and writer. Home for Daniel was his family home in West London, but is now East London.  His word of the day is Sofa. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. Th...

Ben is a writer, content creator and LGBTQ+ activist. Home for Ben is currently a rural village in East Yorkshire, with their 3 dogs.  Their word of the day is Compassion. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown w...

Christy is a poet and performer. Home for Christy is her flat, where her kitchen table is adorned with flowers from friends. Her word of the day is Ascension. CW: This episode contains themes that come listeners may find upsetting.  #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created,...

Kat is a writer, yoga teacher and the founder of Yogi Bare yoga studio. Home for Kat is wherever she lays her yoga mat. Her word of the day is Kaleidoscope. CW: This episode contains discussion of mental health.  #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced...

Lorna Rose is a clown, comedian, audio producer and writer. Home for Lorna Rose is currently with her partner in Brighton, overlooking the sea. Her word of the day is Escape. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. The series was created and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with p...

Olajumoke is a speaker, writer and co-founder of The Triple Cripples. Home for Olajumoke is London. Her word of the day is Familiar. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is...

Amar is a writer and producer. Home for Amar is Catford surrounded by the comforting smell of aloeswood. His word of the day is Belonging. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artw...

Tomiwa and Deji are siblings - Deji is a student studying mass communications, while Tomiwa is a writer, creative and a freelance programme co-ordinator with the Empower Project. Home for them is Edinburgh.  Their word of the day is Age. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was cre...

Rowan is a copywriter. Home for Rowan is Leeds with her 2 daughters and beagador dog. Her word of the day is Lost. #AnthemsHome is a collection of original pieces about our lived experiences throughout this time, written and voiced by people from all over the world. It was created, executive produced and sound designed by Hana Walker-Brown with producer Bea Duncan. The artwork is by Mars West.  Le...