My goodness, it’s been a long time since I updated things around here. So much so I had to dust off the cobwebs, pull up a chair, and speak to you directly! In two years, so much has happened – some experiences I’ve written about, some experiences I will write about, and some experiences will […]
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Siana was interviewed by the FT’s Layli Foroudi about the changing face of London, along with the likes of Asif Kapadia and Philippe Sands. Check it out in the FT Mag HERE. Early cultural memories of growing up in London? I hail from south-east London, so the vibrancy of older west African women on a […]
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‘The panel discussion was full of sparks, jokes, laughter, wise words and honest reflections. The panelists discussed how to be your own hype man, how to build a supportive community around yourself, and how to bypass traditional gatekeepers by creating your own content. “The gatekeepers are watching us.” Writer/activist/poet Siana Bangura’s main piece of advice […]
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Catch Siana THIS Sunday (29th October 2017) at the UK’s first one-day festival celebrating Black British girls and women. From 15.30 to 16.20, Siana will be on a panel chaired by Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, the co-founder & executive director of UK Black Pride. Other panellists include: Gena-mour Barrett, staff writer at Buzzfeed; Sian Anderson, BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ […]
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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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Wow. ‘Wow’ feels like it should be the first word of this reflection because since the day I released ‘Elephant’ into the world, I have uttered the word ‘wow’ countless times. The feeling of awe, surprise, and a certain amount of disbelief has not quite left me yet and maybe it never will – […]
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It’s finally here! After weeks of build up, ‘Denim’, Siana Bangura’s poetic short film exploring gentrification in South East London, is now live and free to watch on YouTube. Fusing together poetry, music, and film, ‘Denim’ takes us on a trip down memory lane in which we get an insight into the estates, buildings, and […]
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