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Perfect Prose: Tolani Shoneye
Black Prose
05/16/23 • 8 min
Welcome to another episode of Perfect Prose! The new bonus series where I ask guests about their favourite words written by a Black writer.
What do you all think of the concept so far? Do you love it or hate it? Either way, I'm really enjoying hearing guests gush over the pieces of writing that have moved and inspired them. Let's keep it one hundred, we don't always take the time to really process what we are reading, watching and even listening to, but I do love how this bonus series is encouraging people to do just that. And Tolani Shoneye picked a good one. Enjoy!
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Artwork by Matt Munday.
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Perfect Prose: Nathan Bryon
Black Prose
04/18/23 • 10 min
Creative writing allows you to travel without moving your feet. It allows your mind to go to any place it wants to with no restrictions. It's why I geek out when I read, watch or listen to words being brought to life.
So I'm trying this new thing, where I ask every guest if they’ve ever come across a piece of prose that they would consider being absolutely perfect, because I know I'm not the only one who feels this way about writing.
It can be something that gives them that perfect snapshot of life, or a piece of writing that has moved and inspired them. So the lyrics of their favourite song, an extract from a book, a line from a TV, film or play, a poem, even an article, tweet or something they have written themselves — that's if they're brave enough. But the only caveat is: it has to be written by a fellow Black writer.
With that being said, welcome to Perfect Prose, our new bonus series, delving into the art and craft of all types of writing. First up, we have Nathan Bryon. P.S. If you've also been inspired by his choice of prose, let me know using the hashtag #BlackProsePodcast. Let's talk. I'd like to know your reasons.
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Artwork by Matt Munday.
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Nathan Bryon
Black Prose
04/04/23 • 52 min
Nathan Bryon has a way with words. I think it’s one of the reasons why he’s “laugh out loud” funny. Seriously. I laughed so much during this episode whilst we journeyed through the ups and downs of his colourful writing career. The unofficial mayor of Shepherds Bush — where he grew up — is currently in a congratulatory season. Once his new film Rye Lane — which he co-wrote with friend Tom Melia — hit the big screens, there has been non-stop praise, love and raving reviews. I wonder how he’s currently feeling? Nathan didn’t always have mainstream recognition. But was best known for his role as regular character Jamie is Some Girls and Benidorm’s sunniest holiday maker, Joey Ellis, before he met mentors and friends, who have been his guiding light throughout his writing journey. He has since gone on to become a playwright, screenwriter and author of three picture books published by Penguin Random House.
I must say, Nathan was very generous and, of course, spoke about his new romantic comedy, the co-writing experience, how to write about Black joy, why his audacity and delusion have kept him motivated over the years, his dyslexia being a superpower instead of an excuse, managing his finances as a creative, comedy writing and why no one should stay in their own lane. This episode is full of one-liners, jokes and hard-hitting truths. It's for everyone. Take what you need and then come back again for a second helping. And if you enjoyed it, please let me know using the hashtag #BlackProsePodcast.
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Introducing... Black Prose
Black Prose
01/20/23 • 0 min
Join journalist Yolanthe Fawehinmi as she interviews Black writers — across all mediums — about their come-up, lessons learnt and writing rituals.
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Artwork by Matt Munday.
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Elijah
Black Prose
03/06/24 • 59 min
DJ, writer and artist manager Elijah is someone who prioritises original thinking, doesn't like to waste time making things perfect and wants other writers to just write the thing. It's probably why his Yellow Squares project has been such a huge success. He's managed to take the art of writing and translate it across to a social media platform that was primarily made for images and build a community where people love to have thought-provoking conversations in the comments. This has led him to university lecture theatres across the world and has even seen his work on billboards and football stadiums. In this episode, we speak about his unconventional writing style, why we need to make the most of our lives, the impact lockdown had on his worldview, building our own lanes, and taking the risks that scare us.
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Kelechi Okafor
Black Prose
09/05/23 • 71 min
Kelechi Okafor has a track record of using her imagination to create something out of nothing. The multi-talented actress, orator, Say Your Mind podcast host, and now debut author of a short story collection called Edge of Here: Stories from Near to Now, talks to me about why writing is a spiritual practice, her Ayahuasca experience in Peru, what inspired the sex scenes in her book, why Black women need to write the stories that make them uncomfortable, science fiction, the art of writing short stories, and the publishing industry at large. There were a lot of screams, laughs, and introspection in this episode. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.
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Ade Onibada
Black Prose
08/02/23 • 74 min
Ade Onibada is a girls girl. She’s frank, has got her wits about her and knows when it's time to advocate for herself. Until recently, the journalist, producer, and host, was an internet culture reporter at BuzzFeed UK. Prior to that, she worked as a news reporter at The Voice, Britain’s only Black national newspaper, where found her feet as a problem-solving journalist.
I think our conversation is a great indication of how bright Ade’s future is and why we need more journalists like her. We spoke about her time at BuzzFeed UK, artificial intelligence, the current state of journalism, writing pet peeves, navigating British newsrooms as a Black woman, what’s next for her, and why it's important to show up and prove yourself worthy. Ade is a breath of fresh air. I see why she calls herself ‘Queen Sunny Ade’ now.
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Artwork by Matt Munday.
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Caleb Azumah Nelson
Black Prose
07/04/23 • 54 min
Caleb Azumah Nelson has carved out a lane for himself. He's an author, screenwriter and photographer who burst into the literary world with his debut novel Open Water in 2021, and has since won several awards and released his second book Small Worlds. What I loved the most about our conversation, is how Caleb articulates his creative writing process, love for words, and how music is a key component to making his work sing. But I won't ramble on, and will allow you to make up your own mind about this talented writer. Take at least one thing away from this episode.
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Abraham Adeyemi
Black Prose
06/06/23 • 63 min
Abraham Adeyemi believes his only limitation is himself. I ask the screenwriter, director, producer and retired playwright about his new short film ‘Chasing The Night’ with Film4, writing his way into new opportunities with his debut award-winning short film ‘No More Wings’, maintaining friendships despite his busy schedule, the creative writing process he swear by, and what kept him motivated when he hit an all-time low.
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George the Poet
Black Prose
04/02/24 • 72 min
When George the Poet — also known as George Mpanga — decided to be a poet and not a rapper, he wanted to undermine the expectations that come with it. So after leaving Island Records to develop his BBC Sounds Peabody award-winning podcast Have You Heard George's Podcast? he found a way to use fiction, non-fiction and music to tell expansive stories about society, history and culture. In his latest book, Track Record: Me, Music, and the War on Blackness, he continues to tell our side of the story through his anti-colonial messaging and elegant use of words. In this episode, we speak about his complex relationship with rap music, how becoming a dad changed the way he measures success, why language can be political, and the responsibility Black writers have to our community.
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How many episodes does Black Prose have?
Black Prose currently has 22 episodes available.
What topics does Black Prose cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Arts, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on Black Prose?
The episode title 'Ade Onibada' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Black Prose?
The average episode length on Black Prose is 53 minutes.
How often are episodes of Black Prose released?
Episodes of Black Prose are typically released every 28 days.
When was the first episode of Black Prose?
The first episode of Black Prose was released on Jan 20, 2023.
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