Melan Magazine

10/07/2024

‘Every Little Helps’

Check out our five hacks to remember when planning a family trip.

Parents of school-aged children are all too familiar with the astronomical costs of a family holiday. On average, a family of two adults and two children can easily spend around £5,000, excluding spending money! We bring you five clever hacks that could save you hundreds of pounds toward your next ...

10/07/2024

Let's remind ourselves of the legacy of pioneering filmmaker Menelik Shabazz.

''Blood Ah Go Run..This type of work was essential to the Black British experience at the time and was not reflected in mainstream film offerings.''

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With the news that Black British filmmaking legend Menelik Shabazz passed away on 28 June, we reflect on his pioneering body of work.

09/07/2024

So, you’ve made the difficult decision to divorce your spouse, read on for the reality of what you need to consider for a fair financial settlement.

So, you’ve made the decision to divorce your spouse, read on for the reality of what you need to consider for a fair financial settlement.

09/07/2024

Chanel receives seven units of blood every five weeks so that requires “blood from seven ethnically-matched people to survive”.

Throwback to our article on Chanel Taylor; mother, and woman behind the platform Unsickle My Cell.

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What’s it like being a single parent mum who has sickle cell disease? Chanel Taylor exclusively shares her story with Melan.

09/07/2024

Throwback to our article on Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon's book She’s In CTRL.

The book is about how women can take back control in the tech space and offers insights into why women are so under-represented in tech and what we can do about it.

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Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE chats with Melan Magazine about her new book, She's In CTRL and why women should embrace tech.

08/07/2024

Throwback to when Taraji P. Henson spoke on the Menopause, Mental Health and Love.

''She shares how she uses self-care tools like meditation and prayer but she also found therapy became a ‘necessity’.''

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Taraji P Henson, award-winning actresses, mother, activist and a living example of sisterhood. But what makes us love her even more is how in recent years she is taking on topics that we tend to shy away from in the Black community.

08/07/2024

You must add these Black authors' books to your summer reading list.

A STEM romance, Afrofuturistic fantasy, exciting thrillers and parenting non-fiction; check out our roundup of books for your summer hols.

08/07/2024

What’s better than a delicious, healthy salad on a warm Summer day?

Our Dish of the week, Rainbow Fusilli with Walnut Parmesan, is both vegan and ethically sustainable.

What’s better than a delicious, healthy salad on a warm Summer day? Our Dish of the week, Rainbow Fusilli with Walnut Parmesan, is both vegan and ethically sustainable.

07/07/2024

6 Fabulous things to do at the “7-Star” Burj Al Arab Jumeirah in Dubai.

Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is Dubai’s most iconic hotel, read on for 7 things to do list while on a visit to the larger-than-life hotel.

07/07/2024

For many of us, the long-awaited warmer weather and sunny skies also means the start of hay fever season. If you suffer with hay fever, did you know that eating foods low in histamine could reduce your symptoms?

If you suffer with hay fever, did you know that eating foods low in histamine could reduce your symptoms?

07/07/2024

Diary of a Tired Bi-(sexual) Woman: 6 Myths about Bisexuality Debunked.

To truly be a LGBTQ+ ally it helps to sort out the myths from facts and so Katrina Marshall puts bisexuality in the spotlight.

06/07/2024

The Smart Money Woman is a Netflix series that gives you all the tools to level up your financial acumen told from the perspective of five Lagos based best friends.

The Smart Money Woman is a Netflix series that gives you tools to level up your finances from the view of five Lagos based best friends.

06/07/2024

MP Dawn Butler: What I’ve learned about breaking barriers and inspiring change.

‘A Purposeful Life’ by trailblazing MP Dawn Butler talks about what has inspired and motivated her to persevere in the face of oppression.

06/07/2024

So, how can people who wish to lose weight achieve their goals successfully?

We spoke to a leading authority on food addiction and author of Craving Freedom: The R4 method to overcoming Food Addiction Dr Bunmi Aboaba, about dieting and why so many fail.

Author and food addiction coach, Dr Bunmi Aboaba tells us why many people’s diet journeys are so short-lived.

05/07/2024

The Woman King cast is made up of empowered, intelligent and beautiful Black women whose characters’ stories are told, in part, through hair and makeup.

The Woman King cast is made up of empowered and beautiful Black women whose characters’ stories are told, in part, through hair and makeup.

05/07/2024

Throwback to when one of our reporters visited Thailand and shared her hilarious diary notes of the trip.

''We began our jam-packed day by taking a trip to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market..considered the most famous floating market..''

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Holidaying in Thailand when it’s not a package deal? Our roving reporter *Sandra shares her hilarious diary notes of two weeks in Thailand.

05/07/2024

Black Eats LDN is Britain’s best and most popular roundup of Black-owned restaurants through a directory that features more than 300 Black-owned hotspots primarily in London and around the UK.

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Black Eats LDN is Britain’s most popular directory of Black-owned restaurants with more than 300 Black-owned hotspots primarily in London and around the UK.

03/07/2024

Funke Adepoju, founder of an ethical African fashion womenswear brand, talks exclusively to Melan Magazine about her thriving Made in Lagos popup brand.

Funke Adepoju talks to Melan Magazine about her fashion origin story and why she decided to create the Made in Lagos popup brand.

03/07/2024

Check out the Melan Magazine books roundup of recommended reading for your summer hols.

A STEM romance, Afrofuturistic fantasy, exciting thrillers and parenting non-fiction; check out our roundup of books for your summer hols.

03/07/2024

If you like your high street restaurant food served with a side of sustainability, then head to your nearest Wahaca for fresh and honest Mexican market food.

Like your high street restaurant food served with a side of sustainability? Then head to your nearest Wahaca for fresh Mexican market food.

02/07/2024

Mountains to beaches: Here are 5 places to visit in the Scottish Highlands.

These are the five picturesque places you should visit if you are planning a staycation to the Scottish Highlands according to Louise Chandler.

02/07/2024

Calling all ladies with larger feet: SANTE + WADE footwear is here for you!

Best friends, Shola Asante and Agnès Cushnie created SANTE + WADE, their all-inclusive fashion-forward footwear brand for larger feet.

02/07/2024

“Swimming is for everyone”, SOUL CAP founders (swim hats for Black hair.)

SOUL CAP is a Black-owned brand founded by Michael Chapman and Toks Ahmed specializing in swim caps designed for voluminous Black hair.

01/07/2024

Six bad driving habits that could land you a hefty fine or points.

Regardless of whether you’ve had your driving licence for decades, chances are you could use a refresher on the driving habits to avoid a hefty fine.

01/07/2024

Known for her distinct, vivid designs that champion representation in children’s books, Diane Ewen follows in the footsteps of household names like Lauren Child (Charlie and Lola) and the late David McKee.

Throwback to our article with the Illustrator.

Illustrator Diane Ewen has received the honour of being named Illustrator of the Fair at the prestigious London Book Fair 2022.

01/07/2024

If you suffer with hay fever, did you know that eating foods low in histamine could reduce your symptoms?

30/06/2024

All the things you should see and do on a holiday to Trinidad, Cuba.

Cuba has become a popular long-haul getaway, but while most people beat the well-trodden path to Havana or resorts like Varadero, Louise Chandler recently ventured out to the less trendy, but no less inviting Trinidad, Cuba.

30/06/2024

Madam C.J. Walker Builds a Business is a beautiful hardback that’s perfect for little hands and is written in a simple engaging narrative that both young and not-so-young readers will love.

Madam C.J. Walker Builds a Business is a beautiful book that’s perfect for young readers. It's written in a simple narrative that everyone will love.

30/06/2024

Throwback to when we asked four women to share their experiences of dating in their 40s.

“I actually want to date. I’ve been single for three years me and my last relationship was through a blind date organised by mutual friends...''

Modern dating is a minefield. Cherise Rhoden asks four women in their 40s to share their experiences of dating in their 40s.

29/06/2024

Yes, It's summer! But we should still think about our health.

Here are four delicious, refreshing, green smoothie recipes you must try.

View Post 3 Food & Drink Four delicious green smoothies recipes that you’ll want to make all the time 3rd June 2020 by Valerie McKen With spring being widely regarded as the natural detox season Valerie McKen shares her favourite green smoothies recipes… View Post Share