Celebrating black culture in London
Episode 2 of the City Life series brings more new and exciting things for everyone to see and do. As part of black culture month, we dove deep into the 5 pillars, which showcase some of London’s coolest black-owned businesses and organisations. We had so much fun on these shoots and some of us even had a go at rollerskating; granted some were better at it than others…Thank you to Time Out London and all the places we filmed at for this episode. Check out the 5 pillars below.
Eat | What’s good here?
We began this episode in the heart of Brixton, visiting Fish, Wings & Tings with food blogger Bev, aka KnivesToMeetYou, to explore some authentic Caribbean food, culture and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. From vibrant flavours and traditional recipes to the welcoming atmosphere, Fish, Wings & Tings has plenty to offer. Whether you’re a fan of Caribbean cuisine or looking to discover something new, it’s definitely a spot worth adding to your list. Don’t just take our word for it; see for yourselves!
Listen | Meet the musician
We then headed over to Paper Dress Vintage in Hackney to meet up with Femi Koleoso, drummer for Ezra Collective and Gorillaz. We caught up with Femi to chat all things music, from the artists and sounds that have inspired him throughout his career to his favourite places to perform. And, of course, we couldn’t let him leave without finding out about his ultimate post-gig meal! Want to know what keeps Femi inspired both on and off stage? Find out here.
Watch | Becoming Bob Marley
Sticking with the music and culture theme, we head behind the scenes to London’s Lyric Theatre for ‘Get Up, Stand Up!’; The Bob Marley Musical. Ever wondered what it takes to step into shoes of an icon like Bob Marley? We caught up with actor, Michael Duke to find out all about the show and the man behind the music.
Drink | The story of Hacha
Next up, our presenter and comedian Josh Weller sits down with Deano Moncrieffe, owner of Hacha. We get the inside scoop on one of the bar’s most celebrated creations: the Mirror Margarita. Named Cocktail of the Year at the 2020 CLASS Bar Awards, the Mirror Margarita is a standout drink! Deano takes us through the story behind it and what goes into creating the perfect serve. We also hear about Equal Measures, the organisation Deano founded in 2020 to mentor people of colour, working in the drinks industry.
Do | Watch my wheels
Watch My Wheels is a London based roller-skating organisation, who are immensely passionate about inclusivity and what they do. They run regular classes and meet ups that are open to everyone of all skating abilities; encouraging everyone to join their skating community. The DF team got to film at one of their busiest events; Watch My Wednesdays at the Roller Nation in Tottenham. We also filmed outside on the bus lanes with the WMW crew! Did you know that our producer, Tom, can skate as well as produce? (well, sort of…) Shoutout to all the skaters that we filmed and interviewed, you guys are amazing.✨
We hope you loved Episode 2 and we’ll see you over on Episode 3 later this month!
