On the romance of being — After being called to train as a traditional Nguni healer, the South African artist opened up a conversation between the spiritual, the ancestral and the erotic that led to the creation of an album like no other.
Written by: Niloufar Haidari
Afro-Iranian — Many Iranians are unaware of the existence of Black Iranians, or of the chequered history behind the community's presence in the country. But a new photography project from Mahdi Ehsaei is looking to change that.
Written by: Niloufar Haidari
Knocking them dead — From leopard print coffins to environmentally friendly ceremonies, Arka is the women-led funeral home changing the way we deal with the death process.
Written by: Niloufar Haidari
Tehran taboo — In his dark directorial debut, Tehran Taboo, Ali Soozandeh uses animation to share stories from the Iranian capital’s underbelly.
Written by: Niloufar Haidari
The New Mods — In a new collaboration with Getty Creative, photographer Nina Manandhar captures a day in the life of a group of young women in West London during Ramadan.
Written by: Niloufar Haidari
Close quarters — The sport – which has long been associated with the rich, white, and privately-educated – is now being embraced by young British Muslim women. Writer Niloufar Haidari finds out why.
Written by: Niloufar Haidari
Swim Dem Crew — The Swim Dem Crew is an inner-city swim group focused on the power of community, bringing together city dwellers through water-based fun. ‘London can get you down,’ explains co-founder Nathaniel Cole. ‘But Swim Dem can help keep you afloat!’
Written by: Niloufar Haidari