I have been caring for my sister, travelling, packing and rearranging my life. I have also been resting which I promised myself at the beginning of the year but I wanted to share the art, media and works that have been helping me cope.
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I only have one event to shout about for this newsletter : "The Creation of Breath" a virtual art-making space facilitated by DancesWithSpirit on Sunday 1 November, 8pm GMT/3pm EST.
Alt text: Poster for The Creation of Breath virtual art-making space. It reads "The Creation of Breath, for Black Disabled, Chronically ill, Mad or Neurodivergent femmes & women. Disengage from the noise, Connect to your breath, Create your art. Virtual @ Jitsi Meet 1 November 2026 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Pay-what-you-can/NOTA. Sign up at bit.ly/3UFpV5u"
Candid Conversations Podcast by Mary Oyediran featuring myself Love, Builder of Worlds where we speak candidly about race, black girlhood, religion, mental health and coping mechanisms.
Magical Moments with Music by Wren featuring myself Love, Builder of Worlds where we discuss my summer single, musical inspirations and the importance of flow to my creative practise.
Hi, how are you coping? an article I wrote to the supporters of Olólùfẹ́ Collective about mental wellbeing, coping mechanisms and the social and cultural racial hierarchy that has shaped us, edited by Katlego.
The Journey Back To Beauty a futuristic poem I wrote about the kind of world I hope to contribute to, a future I am conjuring up.
Whitney Time - Read their poem "Arthropod Ascension" where they explore death, grief and the spiritual possibilities of bugs. The poem brings me to the dirt and has me questioning mortality on a micro perspective.
oneofthemany - I love the way they use the notes feature to share their micro thoughts and feelings, its way beyond regurgitated hot takes, these geopolitical and cultural takes are scotch bonnet peppe and you might feel a way.
St.EvE. Intergalactic Odyssey - Read their essay "The World Is Burning. What Are You Becoming?" it has so many pointed questions about new worlds, new beliefs and new behaviours. I am consistently challenged and radicalised by their work.
Shawnon C. - Read their article "September 23 and me" which is reflective and hopeful after a painful divorce. Their writing reminds me vulnerability can be so freeing.
I found this blog on Substack and I thought it was a great source for navigating digital spaces, it widened my perspective for sure as there were some really insightful observations about radical movements.
https://types.mataroa.blog/
This newsletter by Anusha was extremely relatable as a disabled musician as she speaks to the isolation you face when being chronically ill and how difficult it has been to release her EP. Visit her website to signup to her newsletter.
Alt text: Anusha, a dark skinned Black woman who has twists and is looking directly into the camera. She is wearing long black goat horns. She has nude and black eyeshadow with nude lip gloss. She has black duct tape on her bare chest. the background is stark white. Anusha is on the left hand side of the photo with half of her face out of frame
To be invisible is to be free -GB I really appreciate this creator I think she shares a perspective on visibility I can really resonate with.
FROM THE BATHROOM TO THE BOARDROOM: HOW HOMOSOCIALS KILLED THE WORLD. - video essay by an iconic content creator KHAENOTBAE on men and masculinity.
I Kissed an L | Surviving I Kissed a Girl | I Will Not Be Silenced. - Lindsey, an Ivorian contestant on the BBC's queer romantic reality show "I Kissed A Girl" shares the ugly truth of her experience on the show and after the show.
Rainbow Girls - Short Film (2025) - a funny and inspiring anti-capitalist film about women doing what they can with what they have
Black Tea - Queer Black Romantic Short (2026) - a cutesy queer black romantic short thats beautifully shot.
Favourite Girl - Lizzie Berchie A new single from a neo soul singer from Newham. I think if you rock with Tiana Major9 who is also from Newham I think you'll enjoy this track.
Anusha - My Kind of Love Emilie Sande cover A cover by Berkshire born, London based artist Anusha, as part of her Blue Sunday series for isolated people that might need a bit of comfort.
Cristale - H2O A COLOURS linkup by an extremely talented Black British rapper, its vulnerable and experimental.
ogo olodumare (freestyle) - Love, Builder of Worlds my grandma gifted me "ogo olodumare" for my birthday and I just had fun for 12mins freestyling and experimenting with my voice
Sudan Solidarity Collective - SSC resources grassroots civil society formations at the frontlines of relief efforts in the ongoing war in Sudan
DiJ is coping with extreme anti black violence by local white leftist organizers
Chidinma needs support for lung cancer
Whitney is recovering from breast cancer Additional pay links : Cashapp: genevievejupiter, PayPal/Venmo: nubulagalaxie.
Ade wants to keep the life they have built in the UK
A lesbian in Nigeria needs secure housing and safety
Moe and their mum are living in horrible conditions
Jude needs support after being disabled by Long Covid Additional paylinks : Venmo: designs47, PayPal: jude4799
We are boycotting Spotify, fuck that app, its owner and alll the AI slop and fake streams. I aint got the spoons to write about all the music I've shared, its all music/poetry by alternative Black/African people it bangs trust me, and if you're rocking with it buy it or at least create an account and add them to your wishlist.
Tea Break VII - Seo (album)
Voices - Aleya Jobson (single)
Weights - Anusha (single)
November - pjd (EP)
Omitorera - Love, Builder of Worlds (single)
candid (director's cut) - Ivy Sole (album)
Rock It - Dashiki Dan (single)
Mr. Sniffles Sings Humanity Gospel: Live at WMFO - mynameisblueskye (album)
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My grandma gifted me 'ogo Olodumare' just before she prayed for my mind to be healed. I'm mentally ill so she's not wrong, but I'm not interpreting her prayer as genuine concern for my mental wellbeing. It felt transphobic.
Before speaking to my grandma, my aunty prayed I'll have a family of my own. I don't recall putting in that prayer request. It felt sexist.
My grandma also prayed for me to use my talents to glorify Yahweh. I have nothing to offer the god of isntreal.
The melodious sound of 'ogo Olodumare' stayed with me despite the spiritually violent prayers.
I normally make very short songs but I wanted to give myself time with a drum beat and see what came up. I recorded this song in my living room, on Garageband using my computer mic and studio headphones.
I yawn, breathe, freestyle and basically have a one person jam session. Sounds from my office chair and my phone can be heard. It's okay, it's me and I'm a watery being making sounds. I have felt self conscious about my voice but I don't want to be anymore. I'm accepting my voice, my recording abilities, my composing ability, I'm accepting myself. And I'm sharing.
This freestyle is a reminder that I can do whatever I want when it comes to music.
I don't have the lyrics, I don't have the spoons, if someone else could help me add them in the comments I'd really appreciate it.
I'm about to be on Near FM 90.3fm to discuss my single "Omítórera"
Tune in now
Image description: a wall that has near90.3fm in white and red, mics can be seen in the foreground.
I want care I cannot buy
Care that can't be calculated with cash
Care that is dutiful and priceless
Care with compassion regardless of capital
Caring that is sharing
Giving and recieving
Loving and learning
I want care that will cure my despair
Care that comforts
Care that we share
Care that's open, curious and fair
I need all the care I can bare
Dedicated to Neltah 💓
Named after Gift