Here is the copy from a full feature interview I did with UK RnB singer and songwriter Mahalia Burkmar for NOTION magazine. NOTION:| MahaliaDownload Photography by Polly Hanrahan Words by Pauline Aphiaa
My Take: Charlottesville Protest, Virginia.
A (kinda) strongly worded opinion piece on the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville Virginia on Saturday 12th Aug 2017.
If any offence is caused - I'm not sorry in advance.
Remembering Michael Brown.
This is a piece quite dear to my heart, it's not only my first published piece in a recognised magazine, it's also on a topic that is quite sensitive for me, as I'm sure it is for many others. This article is dedicated to the memory of Michael Brown and all the black families who have lost loved ones at the hands of American law enforcement.
Rest in Power.
All Girls Poop.
A light hearted and honest feature about female body image and expectations in relationships.
Depression:
Depression, can be described much like a storm brewing in the distance. You can see the sky darkening, the greying of the clouds, you hear the howl of the wind, and you can feel the pressure building in the air around you. It’s creeping towards you slowly...
This was a project I created in my first year of my Journalism degree. Our task was to interview somebody "influential" and create an interactive magazine spread using Adobe InDesign. I managed to blag my way into interviewing Leomie Anderson after making contact with her on Twitter. Not bad for a first year.
An Interview With Leomie Anderson
Why do YOU believe in God?
I am often asked, as I am sure many of you have been asked before, if I believe in God to which my answer has always been "I believe in God but I don't believe in religion." My response is usually followed by a puzzled look and the question "why?" But nobody ever seems to ask why... Continue Reading →
The Great Drake Debate.
A Feature I wrote surrounding the controversy of Drake being deemed a 'culture vulture' by the industry during the release of his project More Life.
This piece was one I wrote whilst still in university. Our task was to create a magazine spread based on an interview discussing an issue thats personal to us. I chose to discuss natural hair
Detangling the Natural Hair Movement: With Alexandra Ampofo
Review: Solange Knowles – A Seat At the Table.
A brief review of Solange Knowles third studio album 'A Seat at the Table.'