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UK African and Caribbean stories, topics and discussion from across local BBC radio.

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Joel Fearon: How Bobsleigh turned my life around
Olympian Joel Fearon talks about how the sport helped him overcome tragedy.
01 Jun 2026,14 mins
Shaggy: Facing fears and the 2026 album Lottery
Musician Shaggy talks about overcoming fears and the 2026 album Lottery.
28 May 2026,8 mins
Foluso Agbaje: From Lagos to Lancashire
Novelist Foluso Agbaje shares her writing journey.
28 May 2026,9 mins
Rowetta's Manchester Bee Dress at V & A
Iconic singer Rowetta 's famous Bee Dress on display at the V & A in London.
23 May 2026,5 mins
Dion Dublin shares home energy saving tips
Ex footballer Dion Dublin talks about the importance of energy saving in the home.
21 May 2026,5 mins
Akon: Touring with Ne-Yo, AI & Afro-futurism
Global music icon Akon talks about his music and the 2026 UK tour.
12 May 2026,9 mins
Katarina Johnson-Thompson shares health tips
World champion athlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson offers health advice.
12 May 2026,3 mins
Professor Green: Men's mental health is in crisis
Rapper Professor Green, aka Stephen Manderson talks about mental health.
07 May 2026,9 mins
Writer shortlisted for Women's Prize for fiction
Author Marcia Hutchinson acclaimed for debut novel The Mercy Step.
07 May 2026,9 mins
Black Men's Mental Health: We need a conversation
Psychotherapist Anthony Davis talks about the mental health issues facing Black men.
30 Apr 2026,6 mins
Racism in maternity declared a national emergency
Report reveals Black women face more issues after pregnancy than white women.
30 Apr 2026,5 mins
The Music is Black: Meet the Lead Curator
Major exhibition celebrates 125 years of Black British music.
25 Apr 2026,9 mins
Enter, Tragic Mulatta
Multimedia production tackles historic myth in Manchester.
23 Apr 2026,7 mins
Rastafarian community celebrate 50 years
Rastafarian community in Manchester celebrate 50 years
21 Apr 2026,4 mins
Nine Sixteenths: Janet Jackson at Superbowl 2004
Play flashbacks to Janet Jackson moment at Superbowl.
09 Apr 2026,4 mins
Project examines questions around mixed heritage
Tara Munroe explores questions around identity.
09 Apr 2026,5 mins
The Trials of Pa Salieu: Music, words and hope
Musician Pa Salieu speaks about rebuilding life after prison.
02 Apr 2026,8 mins
Black Girls Hike UK is Best of British winner 2026
Black Girls Hike UK recieves funding for outdoor work.
01 Apr 2026,8 mins
MOBO Awards comes to Manchester for the first time
Europe's biggest celebration of Black music and culture takes place at the Co-op Live.
25 Mar 2026,8 mins
Singer Will Brown reacts to Chalamet comments
Timothée Chalamet is facing a backlash after saying no one cares about ballet and opera.
24 Mar 2026,3 mins
Opera star responds to Chalamet comments
Krista Selico reacts to actor saying no one cares about ballet and opera.
24 Mar 2026,4 mins
Turner prize winner creates art for social workers
Turner Prize winning artist Helen Cammock creates plaque for social workers in England.
24 Mar 2026,5 mins
Hercules & The Lion King revive ancient stories
Thenjiwe Nofemele stars in ‘The Lion King’ and Trevor Dion NIcholsas is in ‘Hercules’.
18 Mar 2026,6 mins
iluvlive joins the National Lottery week
iluvlive supports new artists and musicians.
11 Mar 2026,4 mins
Scarlette Douglas on Black women and reality TV
TV presenter Scarlette Douglas talks about Black women in reality TV shows.
11 Mar 2026,5 mins
Manchester poet organises fund raiser for Jamaica
J. Chambers is raising funds in the city and across the UK.
03 Mar 2026,6 mins
Reggae Month 2026: Sulltry records Jamaican hit
Singer Sulltry reworks the Jamaican classic Picture on the Wall.
03 Mar 2026,4 mins
All Shades of Brown Conference
Event aims to connect, develop, and support Black and Brown creatives in the Midlands.
02 Mar 2026,4 mins
Black British designers at London Fashion Week.
Journalist Karine Laudort talks about the impact of Black British fashion designers.
02 Mar 2026,10 mins
Paul C Brunson: Love, hearing and football
TV host Paul C Brunson talks about love, hearing and football.
02 Mar 2026,8 mins