“Books played such an important role in my life growing up,” reflects Akala over Zoom. “I don’t think there’s any way of overstating how important that is.” Following on from his bestselling ...

Independent artists have greater freedom and control over their output and business thanks to the internet, according to BAFTA and MOBO Award-winning hip-hop artist, writer/poet and historian Akala, ...

Hip hop star Akala has joined the Reading Agency’s drive to encourage teenagers to read, as the reading charity stresses the need for a “dramatic change” in the reading and library landscape if ...

I first saw Akala where I discover most of my rappers, watching BBC’s Question Time. His eloquence and intelligence shone out in this arena of pomposity, hypocrisy and arrogance. It is a programme ...