Interviews

My style allows people to share themselves, in-turn revealing something unknown and magical to the audience.

In Conversation with Dorothy Koomson.

Her novel, The Ice Cream Girls, became an international bestseller - now Dorothy Koomson has written a sequel and she talks about it and her writing with me. PLUS Dorothy reads an extract from, All My Lies Are True, on her publication day and there is a special DISCOUNT Code for attendees to purchase a copy.

Join in for FREE, Thursday 9th July 7pm BST (2pm New York, 11am Los Angeles) Register now, watch tomorrow. myvlf.com

Screen Shot 2020-04-24 at 17.11.38.png — In Conversation with Sir Lenny Henry, CBE.

I was honoured to have interviewed Sir Lenny Henry, CBE at Lambeth Townhall ahead of his tour for his new autobiography, *Who Am I Again*.
Lenny Henry is one of Britain’s best-known and celebrated comedians, with a career which began with cult stardom on children’s television to including writer, radio DJ, TV presenter, co-founder of Comic Relief and an award-winning actor.The audience travelled through sad and funny stories from his life as a 17-year old comedian just starting out, puberty, school friendships, family secrets and racism to an accomplished thespian and Sir.

Sir Lenny wasn’t lying, I “worked him hard” and he graciously gave. After 90 minutes of questions spanning his life, he was naturally tired, but I was determined to get through all 25 questions. We did it, in-spite of his little humorous moan and it was worth it.

It was an amazing evening, Lenny is a true show man and his book, which I read in a weekend to prep for this interview is fantastic. A true legend.

Screen Shot 2020-03-03 at 20.08.34.png — Q&A with Numa Perrier

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF), in Partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, launched ABFF Global Film Series in London, September 2019. Across three days a number of fantastic films were shown. I had the honour of interviewing and facilitating a Q&A with director, writer, producer, and actress Numa Perrier. I met her ten years ago when I interviewed Dennis Dortch, co-founder of Black & SexyTV at BFI for The Black Filmmakers International Festival in 2009.
The interview was just like two old friends talking which was great, full of laughter and revelations. We had a great pre-party with ABFF founders Mr and Mrs. Friday and a brilliant dinner after party.

A glimpse into the awesome interview with @missnuma who shares challenges she faced creating and balancing several hats to bring her lived experience to the screen.

In conversation with Omarion

I interviewed Omarion in 2011. Find out what he thinks about the music industry and relationships in this candid interview.

Lisa and Lemar.jpg — In Conversation with Lemar

My very first interview took place in 2003, before social media with UK singer Lemar, after he left Fame Academy and I have done so much since then. See past memories below.

I have interviewed over 60 amazing people, which include Jennifer Hudson, Danny Boyle, Cillian Murphy, Nelson George, Omarion, Cuba Gooding Jr and Alexander O’Neal.

TV Shows

Co-hosted 5 TV shows which include Rollin’ for Black Filmmakers (BFM) and topical debate show On the Feminine Side on BEN-TV.

Hosted 2 Quiz Shows - Mint Africa to various parts of Africa and Quiz Time, live to Barbados.

Q&A’s

I have facilitated 7 Q&A’s in prestigious London venues. Sir Lenny Henry, CBE, Numa Perrier, Dennis Dortch, Tim Reid, Nelson George, Ismahli Blagrove, Precious Nights.

Radio

Produced, hosted and presented my own radio show, Self-Central on Colourful Radio.

Co-hosted on R’n’B FM 102.7 (Pirate, Radio, had to start somewhere).

Events

I have hosted over 25 events in London from fashion, music, talent, Film, health and wellness. From Hackney Empire to BFI.

Film festivals

Hosted 2 film festivals Bfm International Film Festival. The opening film was Chris Rock’s film Good Hair and Images of Black Women Festival where I WILL FOLLOW, Ava Duvernay’s film debut, was shown.