Ballet Black

When a dear friend asked me to join her to see Ballet Black, it was an immediate yes. I’ve seen the troupe before but it’s been a global pandemic since then. It feels like at some point in every post I write how tough running a business is – it really is – but the…

Things I Like That You Might Like: Netflix’s Stay Close

So full disclosure, I had a vested interest in this show as one of the producers is a client but I haven’t been so engaged by a programme for a while. I had read a few online reviews where people had said it was slow… SLOW WHERE EXACTLY PLEASE? BECAUSE EVERY EPISODE WAS A SWIFT…

Thing I Liked That You Might Like: The Tinder Swindler

It feels a bit weird saying I liked this. In Krio, there is a saying “me mot full” meaning “my mouth is full” meaning I. Am. Gobsmacked. The story follows women who are swindled out of thousands of pounds by one man, claiming to be a diamond billionaire through the dating app, Tinder I understand…

Things I Like That You Might Like: Clever IKEA advertising

I really love clever, creative advertising and this one is really super smart. Posted by Cannes Lions – a prestigious advertising awards body – on their Instagram, IKEA created an advert that doubled up as a pregnancy test. Pee on it and get a positive result? You get yourself a discount on the crib featured…

Things I Like That You Might Like: Netflix’s Made By Design

I came across this docuseries on Comedian and Actress Yvonne Orji’s Instagram page recently and wasn’t disappointed. This 13-part series looks at Nigerian creatives and their contribution to the global landscape from the continent. As someone who loves business and enjoys the behind the scenes insights into how people innovate, this was a great show….

The Apprentice: Week One

So I haven’t watched in The Apprentice for a long time as the format had begun to feel a bit samey and over done. But when I heard my brother in law (in my head)* Tim Campbell MBE – the first ever winner – was returning I actually had a reason to watch. So for…