Ngaio Anyia

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I've had a lot of people ask about my purple fro over the years and let me tell you, it's been a …

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My First Glasto – 2002

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Oct 23

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After YEARS of waiting, @swu.fm launches TONIGHT!!! I'll be playing tunes that fill me with joy and make me wanna dance cause we all need some joy right now 🖤

I might even open with an exclusive so let me know what you think. I'm on the decks 7-8pm among some absolute legends - swipe for a frankly filthy line up 🥶❄😰

107.3fm for all those in #Bristol & surrounding - for everyone else, catch us online www.swu.fm 📻 Also, mark down next Thursday 5-7pm, for my first #Drivetime show and every week after that 🚘🕖

#swu #swufm #bristol #southwest #underground #music #afro #tribal #ukfunky #d&b #baile #bass #global #sounds ...

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Oct 22

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I am angered by how few steps we have taken. My heart is aching for my #Nigerian brothers and sisters, I cannot fathom the atrocities you are facing. And even when I look at this England, who refuse to not only accept the part they have played but have also denounced critical race theory and white privilege at a time where Nigerian youths are being left bloodied by their legacy... words fail me.

For those in the #diaspora it is hard to not feel helpless right now. People tell me that they don't always know what to say, that they don't have the words – well I've written some. I don't have any answers. Right now, all I can do is offer #Blackbird as a catalyst for others to express themselves and their frustrations at this situation.

What do you feel and why? What have we grown up understanding about black people? What have we embraced, what have we experienced, what has our collective communities gone through? What would we be without Black culture and what are we prepared to do to keep it – and its people – alive?

The full music video for Blackbird drops November 1st 🖤🕊️

#EndSARS #endsarsnow #blacklivesmatter #allblacklives #blackliveseverywhere #useyourvoice #lagos #nigeria #westafrica #africa ...

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Oct 20

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Unarmed, peaceful Nigerians have been shot and killed at #Lekki bridge today. Live bullets. I saw the live video, it has made me feel hollow. What is happening in #Nigeria is unconstitutional. Thank you @djswitch_ for sharing what is happening tonight. For all of us in the West, if you say #blacklivesmatter know that Black Lives need to Matter EVERYWHERE.

For 2 weeks Nigerians have been bravely occupying bridges in protest to SARS. They are protesting to stay alive. Swipe for slides made by @kyyahabdul breaking down who SARS are and what the protest is about.

@feminist.co have been at the forefront and at weekend I spoke to @longlegsdntmind who has been raising money for supplies to those on the frontline and to help me understand with greater depth what is happening and why. This conversation will be released soon.

#EndSARS NOW. Share the hashtag, share the videos, share the message that #Nigeria is DONE being exploited and endangered by those proclaiming to protect. This blood is on YOUR hands #PresidentBuhari 🇳🇬✊🏾💔

#Nigeria #Peaceful #Protest #OpenFire #PoliceBrutality #SARS #MilitaryBrutality #EndSWAT #EndPoliceBrutality ...

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Oct 18

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"The role of the artist is to make the revolution irresistible..." - Toni Cade Bambara

Blackbird is a song I wrote to confront the politics around Black bodies, whilst trying to unravel my mixed-race identity. The beginnings of Blackbird was written when the Nigerian schoolgirls were kidnapped from Chibok by Boko Haram, it continued when I helped organise the 2017 Black Lives Matter March in Bristol, UK. It was developed further with every story I read, every video watched and every comment I felt where Black voices were ignored whilst their bodies fell.

This inequality continues today, in this pandemic. Even when we’re told to stay indoors and keep each other safe, Black bodies are being put on the frontline whilst those in power disregard the rules that are apparently beneath them.

It feels poignant now more than ever to deliver a visual that brings home the message. Black lives mattered then, it matters today, it matters always.

The full music video for Blackbird drops 1 November 🖤🕊️

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Shout outs to @remavxbes @bristollive for the article yesterday and to @aodh_film for everything it took to make this video what I dreamed it would be

#blacklivesmatter #endsars #politicalmusic #educateyourself #bristol #nigerian #fusion #music ...

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Oct 14

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4 years...feels like longer. Big things happened this year, things I'd loved to have talked to you about. You said I'd do great things... Hope I'm doing us proud. I love you 🖤

My big sister
Twin sister to look at
You know the nurse thought I was older than you
If you were awake you would have laughed
I did, on your behalf
But the sound was hollow and rude.

This version of you wont be the face of my memories
I'll remember you the way that you should be
Vibrant and proud
Unapologetically loud
Standing tall and bold above me.

Walking with your head high,
I never saw you cry until that first time
When the pain was too much
Realising we'd run out the clock
And time was no longer on our side.

My big, bold, beautiful sister
You make me walk taller every day
I'll always have needed you longer
But the time we had bonded us stronger
Than we were yesterday ...

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Oct 12

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The cheek of this face is the levels of fun that was Saturday 😛 If you caught the story, you know.

Big ups to @lakotagardens for a great night playing out with the @bootybassdj crew - @adibah_kiqbal @hannza_ 🎧Shouts to the birthday boy whose balloons were stolen for a thoroughly necessary photoshoot 🎈🎈

@shadecartel bought it hard like they always do as did @tashlc @djpolo_ & @dancehallgenerals - the hangover was strong (to anyone I told I was doing Stoptober... I lied)

If you haven't yet, please go and sign ALL the petitions to get the government to support our events industry. We don't need to retrain, we need to be supported in order to continue bringing good vibes. Our industry brings in a HUGE amount of capital and it is what continues to be a vital catalyst to our culture #wemakeevents

Vid track ID: @hyalyte #BandidoBaile x @ahadadreamx #LadySawDrumDub 🔥

Oh and I've got pink hair now 💕

#dj #femaledj #bootybass #carnival #bass #underground #booty #music #allnatural #mixedchick #pinkhair #curlygirl ...

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Oct 9

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Hands Up #Night #WAP crew 💦🙋🏽‍♀️🤭

Just got the decks back and woiiii feels good to be tweaking them buttons again 🤤

Woke up thinking about the potentials for this @iamcardib @sheistheestallion / @iambenga @coki_dmz blend - hold tight the gas levels when it comes together 😂⛽

Catch me with the @bootybassdj crew 9-10pm tomorrow @lakotagardens for my 1st play out since the back bruk - coming out on a quickfire shelling for the last of summer Autumn Carnival 🍂🎧🍁

Heard it's SOLD OUT so you know it's gonna be a viiiibe following on from @tashlc @djpolo_ @dancehallgenerals 💥💥💥

#bootybass #lakota #cardib #megantheestallion #wap #night #underground #bass #club #music #dj #femaledj #booty #vibes #remix #blend #hiphop #ukfunky #pioneer #rekordbox #xdj2 ...

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Oct 7

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Me & my creamy finger dressed in sequins, did facemasks and re-upped the purple fro for a new blog post cause self love is the best love 💜

Brief guide on the dyes I use, why I use them and the process - thought it best to do now cause I'm feeling a change for the new season...👀

I'm also now a proud ambassador of @kitchencosmeticsltd - a black, female owned hair/skin care cosmentics company based in the UK who I met @blackgirlcon last year. Check out their range via the bottom link in my bio-tree!

Also featuring @root2tip @arcticfoxhaircolor @colourfreedomofficial

#purplefro #purplehair #afro #afrohair #moisturise #style #allnatural ...

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Sep 29

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***ANNOUNCEMENT*** Meet your new @swu.fm Thursday Drivetime personalitaaay 😝😝😝

Catch me 5-7pm on your FM dials from October 29th playing eclectic shit, chatting eclectic ish, being an eclectic bitch ⛽⛽⛽

Will have an upload form on my website before launch (October 23rd) for anyone & everyone to upload their music, poetry, bants, whatever you think I might like (keep it clean) til then you can email me on ngaiomusic@gmail.com

It's been a mad journey to get the station back, huge props to @ollie303 @koastdurkledisco for keeping the dream alive. Long live #underground #music

#swu #southwestunderground #drivetime #presenter #bass #jazz #global #afrobeats #dancehall #soca #rnb #soul #electro #alternative #eclectic #music ...

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Sep 23

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Put my @sampa_the_great T on to keep me strong writing this new post: Out with the Old...🤲🏽

"It's hard to know how to start - it feels strange, like reaching out to someone you fell out of love with after giving them the silent treatment. But it's not you I fell out with, it's me. The truth is the past year has been so overwhelming. Pandemic aside, since the beginning of 2020 things have been hectic - all these milestones got ticked off in such quick succession that it was hard to catch my breath and that feeling hasn't stopped since."

New post up on ngaioanyia.com talking about #mentalhealth, physical health and what I'm doing to get back to me. Swipe for the BEST care packages from friends, family and general awesome people @bootybassdj @bloomandwild @blossominggifts @tisseranduk @ozariaplants

Link in bio for a short time 💖

#mentalhealth #physicalhealth #wellness #wellbeing #bristol #writer #blogger #artist #creative ...

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Sep 17

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Music is the healer. Musicians are the tools. Tuesday was the exquisite experience I needed to reconnect with myself, my creativity and my self belief and it's all thanks to @mcdizraeli @bellatrix_music & @worldwide.fm standing in for the legendary @alabaster_deplume

Playing this afternoon at 4pm on the radiowaves (swipe for the beautiful souls who were present, you'll want to make a note of them all if this is a first hearing). https://worldwidefm.net/show/realistic-behaviour-dizraeli-bellatrix-bristol-takeover/

I woke up the morning of recording SO nervous; quadruple questioning myself why I had said yes to being a guest alongside this extremely high calibre of musicians and wordsmiths...I don't even know if I can remember how to sing or talk?!!! That imposter syndrome came out in spades I tell you.

The pure, undiluted creativity connection that came out is a testament to the hosts, the music, the guests and the environment. You really will want to listen, in 2 months of pain it healed me deeper than anything has ❤💗❤

#worldwidefm #mcdizraeli #bellatrix #livemusic #spokenword #livejam #vocalist #singer #wordsmith #creative #collaboration #music #love ...

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Sep 9

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Hellooo friends old and new 👋🏼 Had a fair few new followers over the past couple of months so thought I'd do an introduction post cause I've seen other people do them and today was the first in ages that I've woken up with aaaany energy so am putting it to use! Here's a bit about who I am and what I do:

💫 Spoken Word Artist & Storyteller - I've just finished my @ctsdofilm audio piece #UnknownHome for @bbcsounds talking about my experience visiting #Nigeria for the first time. I'll be sharing some snippets v soon

💫 DJ - Set up @bootybassdj in 2018 never knowing where it would go and low behold, 2 years later the community and the crew are SOLID. So happy today when I realised it was time to make a brand new NGAIO @mixcloud page. This month I am rather proud of the 40mins #Afrobeats @stpaulscrnvl mix recorded @lakota.gardens I'll be sharing monthly mixes, radio shows, music & spoken word bits - follow and share! (link in bio)

💫 Presenter / Public Speaker - Did my make up for the 1st time in monthssss for some filming this morning (confidential for now 🤫) swipe for full outfit/face shots of me feeling myself 🙃

💫 Designer / Seamstress - Actually finished this cheeky 2 piece (skirt & crop varsity jacket) in the nick of time for filming! You can find my upcycled creations & some long sleeved white T's on my @etsyuk shop - ByNgaio - with all pieces handmade, bringing some #African flavour to Western style (link in bio)

- For those who have had me pon their radar - my back is still not great, it's going to be a very slow, painful process and it's been hard to find silver linings - I ebb and I flow - but today at least, is a good day ⭐

📸 @olikendall with the sweet angles 🙌🏽

#blackbusinesses #supportartists #bristol #artist #musician #singer #writer #journalist #spokenword #seamstress #presenter #multihyphenate ...

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Aug 18

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From the first day of filming to the last... What an experience making Monumental was. If you haven't watched yet it's on @bbciplayer til Sunday - 23 minutes of looking at racial inequality in the city (link in bio for now)

I was lucky enough to interview some of the changemakers in Bristol & it really does make me proud of how much work is being done. But as we know, there is still so much more work to do.

It was a true joy to work with a diverse filmcrew and I strongly believe it added to the nuance and depth of the documentary. We need more diversity telling these stories, that require lived experience and a fresh perspective in order to make sure they are told right - with different viewpoints in the balance.

Thank you to @bbcworldservice for comissioning, the filmcrew @officialmichaeljenkins @di.on__ @alastairmckee Tom Bigwood and #Bristol interviewees @cleolakecreativity (currently running to be deputy of the @thegreenparty ) @marvinjrees @itsaishathomas Superintendent Andy Bennett.

#monumental #bbc #bbcworld #presenter #racialjustice #racialequality #change ...

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Jul 31

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Like butter wouldn't faaaackin MELT 😇 I matched my shoes to the tune I wanted to play - THEM'S THE LEVELS

Less than 24 hours til the @theblastbristol x @kingsoftherollers #livestream with my @durkledisco boys shelling down from 7.15-8pm 🔥

Listen out for @kensaye #TigerStyle and watch me alert
@slowie_1 to the situation 🤣 Swipe for all timings 👀

#dj #femaledj #representationmatters #ukfunky #durkledisco #wefly #remixmusic ...

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Jul 25

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I dunno what it's like over the pond but it is TIPPING down over here - luckily @bianca_oblivion has put together a RIDICULOUS line up starting in the UK, ending in the US for the @saddestspiralparty double feature starting TONIGHT on Zoom!

I'll be kicking off Act I (1pm - 5pm PT // 9pm-1am GMT) feat:
@jordss.dj
@djflorentino
@ourkidarun

Then for the late ravers Act II (8pm - 1am PT // 4am-9am GMT) feat:
@biancamaieli
@thesaddestangel
@bianca_oblivion
@totallycooldad

ZOOM CODE: 83107609353 Cross area code biznisssss ...

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Jul 23

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Remember your mask pals x 😷
Also, tomorrow's the last day you can watch #Monumental on actual TV via @bbcworldservice - but it'll still be on @bbciplayer for the next 20ish days ☀️
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#bbc #bbcpresenter #worldservice #monumental #representationmatters #presenter #journalist #bristol #colston ...

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Jul 19

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My full brown face & purple afro are on @bbciplayer and it is blowing my MIND 🤯 Link in bio
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Thank you so much to everyone for all the kind words about the documentary - I'm receiving DMs, emails, messages, GIFs and I'm saving them ALL to remind myself of why I do this when I get cold feet/the insecurities set in - because they do!
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I've been so nervous about this going out because I wanted it to reflect my community and my city as much as it could. I wanted it to tackle some big questions but leave with some answers - and more importantly hope. Above all I wanted there to be a brown girl from Bristol on the screen for the next generation (and 2bh anyone) to see and know that we can be anywhere.
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Representation is everything - you cannot see yourself where you don't see yourself - and I hope that this chips a dent in any glass ceiling someone else has set. We are consistently undervalued and underestimated but make no mistake; with our creativity, intelligence, resilience and life experience, you best believe - We are Magic 💫
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#bristol #tv #presenter #monumental #bbcworld #bbcnews #journalist #blackgirlmagic #browngirlmagic #representationmatters #mixedrace #english #nigerian #igbodelta #yoruba #welsh #colston #racialjustice #equality ...

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Jul 17

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Cannot express how good it feels to have been able to make this 15 years after leaving school where I was voted 'Most likely to end up in jail' in my yearbook 🙃
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Big ups to the crew @officialmichaeljenkins
@di.on__ @alastairmckee & Tom Bigwood
#Repost @bbcwest
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Monumental: Black Bristol After Colston.

Ngaio went to a school named after a slave trader.

Now she presents an international documentary exploring the persistent racial inequality in her home city.

It’s a must watch.

On Saturday 18 July at 1330 & 1730 BBC News Channel.
#bristol #westcountry #bbcnews #documentarynow ...

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Jul 15

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Seeing this when I woke up this morning - Jen Reid on the plinth, history in art form by @marcquinnart - made my heart smile. Last minute comms for Monumental: Black Bristol after Colston have been recorded before it goes out on Saturday via @bbcworldservice and @skytv - swipe for viewing times across the world. I'm nervous, excited and proud of my city.
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The landscape must continue to change. The conversation must continue to be had. The work is not done. The battle is not won. This is the time to keep reading, keep challenging and keep pushing for real, long lasting equality. May the work continue ✊🏽
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#blacklivesmatter #BeyondTheHashtag #monumental #blackbristol #activeactivism #representation #equality #challenge #allblacklives ...

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Jul 11

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Tomorrow is going to be full of energy. I'll be at the Black Lives Matter gathering at Eastville Park 1-6pm and then channeling the feels @lakota.bristol playing b2b with @a_beeuk on a #ukgarage v #ukfunky flexxx 9-11pm 💥
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I was honestly so impressed by playing last week. Retina eye scan to take temperatures coming in, antibac stations everywhere, solid one way system and socially distant tables for up to 6 people. It's good to see continued positive change across the board; taking up space and spreading the message of representation and equality. Whenever and wherever we can 🖤
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#bristol #dj #funky #afro #tribal #bass #baile #femaledj #allblacklives #represent #always ...

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