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End of Sunday nights ...

Wow I can't believe the Sunday night show has been on air for 7 and a half years. Didn't think it would last so long. It’s been incredible, loved every minute. Would like to thank my bosses Laura Moss, Toby Friedner and Laurence Culhane for giving me the opportunity to be myself along with the creative freedom on the programme with free rein on curating the playlist and features.

The Sunday night show has enabled black voices across Beds, Herts and Bucks (recently Northamptonshire) to have a voice and share their stories to the community and beyond. A major personal highlight was giving local DJs weekly airtime to share their favourite black music tracks of all time. The 15 Minute Mixtape grew into a regular feature and now available in the mixes section on BBC Sounds. 

Being at Three Counties Radio provided a platform to secure work elsewhere at the BBC. I have been able to present and make documentaries for Radio 4, World Service, cover shows on 5 Live and 6 Music. I think the recent proposed changes for local radio made me think about where I am currently and what I want to do. I have met some fab colleagues who have become friends for life. I have spoken to and interviewed some amazing guests on Sunday nights. My Mum has also been part of the journey. Bars Wiv Babs has become a memorable feature. It was a difficult decision to make but felt it is the right time to move on.

I will continue to present shows on BBC Radio London, 5 Live, 6 Music, Jazz FM and continue to appear on Sky News and Times Radio.

Thanks for being part of the Sunday night family xx

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BBC Radio 5 Live - Up All Night

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As you know I have dabbled presenting evening and overnight radio shows. I have been offered the chance to look after Up All Night for my good friend and legendary broadcaster Dotun Adebayo on BBC Radio 5 Live. Dotun is a great friend and someone I have always looked up to over the years for inspiration and guidance.

I regularly listen to Up All Night when I finish my DJ sets or working late. My connection with the programme stretches back to the late 2000s when I was a regular contributor alongside Jonathan Wingate joining Dotun live in the studio to add tracks on to the weekly ‘Virtual Jukebox’. Can’t wait to get stuck in. More details to follow.

BBC World Service documentary

For anyone who has been stopped and searched the experience will haunt them for life. It happened to my good friend Terrence T-Storm Battle in New York. I teamed up with T Storm and Whistledown productions to pitch an idea to the BBC about the global impact of stop and search. We secured a commission to put a documentary together for the BBC World Service. Speaking Out airs on May 18th.

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Radio Times - "Face Behind The Voice"

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"Face Behind The Voice" ... as a radio listener I have always been intrigued to know what many of my radio idols look like but never thought I would be part of the feature. You can find out more in this week's Radio Times, week 45 - 2 - 8 November. Get a copy from your local newsagent or supermarket.

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BBC Radio Cambridgeshire: The Residency - Black Beats

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BBC Radio Cambridgeshire - The Residency: ​Black Beats press release - December 2018. 

As part of the​ recent revamped evening schedule on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, The Residency​​ give​s​ ​​listeners a​ weekly​ opportunity to ​talk about a local fascination, a chance to share great stories and memories with the county.  

​​Throughout December and January, Broadcaster, DJ and music tastemaker Edward Adoo will take over the reigns for a five week stint exploring black beats and sounds in Cambridgeshire with help from listeners, DJs, artists and people who have made the black music scene in Cambridgeshire what it is today.

Edward explains why he is overjoyed at the opportunity to take listeners directly on to the dancefloor and introduce them to the people who are part of that scene... 

"Black music, past, present and future has major roots in the Cambridgeshire area from Peterborough to Cambridge and beyond. There are stories, weekly nights and experiences that are often told but never get mentioned. I'll be able to explore this over five weeks ​with help from listeners ​through black beats and sounds on The Residency by celebrating the eclectic sounds of black music in all forms from Reggae, Soul, Disco, R&B, Hip Hop to House and beyond taking listeners directly on to the dancefloor." 

Edward will also showcase live music sessions from artists who are part of the current scene, guest DJ mixes from local DJs along with tipping his 'Future Stars' through BBC Music Introducing in Cambridgeshire and the wider independent local scene. The weekly two hour show will be a celebration of black music in Cambridgeshire. 

The Residency: Black Beats

BBC Radio Cambridgeshire. Wednesday 7-9pm.




BBC Three Counties Radio - Drivetime

Next week I will be looking after BBC Three Counties Drivetime from Monday 29th July till 6th of August with the latest stories, interviews and breaking news.

Local panellists across Beds, Herts and Bucks will join me to go through the latest politics, business and entertainment stories. Tune in - www.bbc.co.uk/threecountiesradio