Author goes against WHSmith in battle for distribution
Author Von Mozar sold his home to follow his dream of starting his own publishing company over a year ago. His first book Ignorance Kills was a local success, selling hundreds of copies in the Brixton branch of WHSmith, however when he approached the news and magazine outlet’s head office, he was promptly refused a distribution deal. According to Mozar, this refusal was based on WHSmith’s belief that black people don’t read books, and white people don’t buy Black authors. Read the story »
Learn More About Africa And African Countries
African Countries, their capitals, cities, customs and people are shown on the news almost every day but not always in a way that gives us some idea of what it is like to live there as an ordinary citizen. Read the story »
Axis Board Director Required
Axis is looking for an arts professional to join the Board of Directors and act as an ambassador for the organisation
Featured Reviews
Favela Rising - Film Review
Set in one of Rio De Janeiro’s 600 ghettos, Vigario Geral, Favela Rising charts the story of Anderson...
500 Years Later - Review
‘Until Lions tell their tale, the story of the hunt will always glorify the hunter’ - African...
Featured Events
Jerk Cook Out Festival 2008
Hornimans Museum has for the past two years had a Jerk Cookout Festival in their gardens which is highly...
“Mek Mi Laugh” Get Up Stand Up
“Mek Mi Laugh” Get Up Stand Up a Black History Month Comedy Special on Saturday 6th October 2007...
African Writers Evening
In collaboration with the Word From Africa Festival, three writers are featured - two (a poet and a debut...
Other Headlines
Partners required for Children & the ArtsThe Prince’s Foundation for Children & the Arts is actively seeking passionate and committed partner arts organisations to...
Soul Food Reaches the parts Bling Cannot ReachIDMC celebrate 13 years together as London’s premier Urban Gospel collective and will mark their coming of age in the UK and Global...
Have you heard? First of the twelfth - 01.12.07“IDMC, LIVE & PHAAT” Volume II The 13th anniversary Reunion Concert, and Live album/DVD Recording!! Venue Dominion...
Jazz or Soul Group RequiredRequired to play at ‘Thespian Rock Soiree’ at The Good Ship in Kilburn, north west London. This is a fundraising party...
