Siana recently caught up with Sid and Elena of Kicking the Kyriarchy podcast and talked all things race. As usual, there was no holding back. Tune in right here!
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‘Sierra Leone Arts & Culture Mini-Fest’: A fundraiser for and celebration of Freetown
In response to the recent mudslides and floods in Sierra Leone, The Salone Collective have curated a series of events to raise awareness and funds for victims of the ongoing effects of these natural disasters. From vigils to live music events, young Sierra Leoneans and allies have been doing their small part to show solidarity […]
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New Release: Visuals to ‘Pundersons Gardens’, by Siana Bangura
Siana Bangura has dropped beautiful visuals to her poem ‘Pundersons Gardens’, an homage to the relationships and friendships between Black women. Filmed and edited by filmmaker Jendella Benson, this latest offering is suitably autumnal and reflective. Watch the video below! And don’t forget to buy your copy of Elephant, by Siana Bangura, featuring ‘Pundersons […]
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Got the Juice Brum: Gentrification and Grenfell Tower
‘Who Got the Juice’ is a monthly PODCAST airing exclusively on Newstyle Radio focused on creating change for PEOPLE OF COLOUR with hosts Rakeem Omar, Sara Abbott & Aliyah Hasinah. In episode 6 the presenters discuss gentrification & the awful, devastating tragedy of Grenfell Tower. Siana Bangura joined them in the studio to lament the tragedy, […]
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Consented Mag Issue Three: Gender – OUT NOW!
The Consented boys have done it again! The third issue of their excellent magazine focuses on Gender, with contributions from Siana Bangura, Bee Tajudeen, JJ Bola and more! In this issue you will be treated to over 100 pages of essays, poetry, personal stories and artwork on the all encompassing and broad topic of gender. […]
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Poetry & Positive Vibes Show
Siana recently caught up with Tony Supreme and Just Jumi of the home of soulful music and powerful poetry every Sunday, the Poetry & Positive Vibes Show. They talk gentrification, Siana’s new short film ‘Denim’, self care and creativity.
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On Elephants, parapets, and re-imagining the status quo: A Ted Talk by Siana Bangura
It’s finally here! In April of this year, Siana headed out to Scotland to speak at the University of St. Andrews and give her first ever Ted Talk. What can we learn from the elephant kingdom about altruism, kindness, resistance and remembrance? Why are elephants a profound metaphor for life? Watch below to find out […]
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Fringe Frequency: Watch Siana Bangura’s short film ‘Denim’ about London’s displaced communities
Check Out Fringe Frequency’s feature of Siana’s new film ‘Denim’! Titled ‘Denim’, Bangura has combined film, poetry and music to show what happens when a city, like London, changes, and those who built communities, and gave regions their identity, are left behind. Bangura pulls no punches in her criticism of food chains, property barons and […]
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Karibee Books: An Afternoon with Siana Bangura
This weekend Siana took part in the Litro Weekender! She hosted a poetry hour in which she was in conversation with guests about the themes in her debut collection of poetry, ‘Elephant’ and also ran a marvellous Litro Women’s Hour with Irenosen Okojie and Frances Mensah Williams. Many thanks to Karibee Books for coming along […]
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‘One Year Anniversary of Elephant’ with Siana Bangura and Special Guests
Poet in Residence Siana Bangura returned to Housmans to celebrate the one year anniversary of the publication of her award winning debut collection of poetry, Elephant. Special guests supporting on the night were poet and performer Shareefa Energy and singer-songwriter Ayelle. Earlier this year, Housmans was proud to announce our very first Poet in Residence […]
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