Listening Session: Everything Is Political – What Is The Future of Panafrica?

Busayo Twins is a TEDx speaker, political commentator and content creator specialising in providing critical analysis of key political and social phenomena by examining their systemic causes, intersectional impacts, and broader implications. She is the creator and host of the Everything is Political series on Instagram Reels, where she delves into the political dimensions of everyday topics, encouraging viewers to recognise the pervasive nature of politics in daily life. Busayo has a professional background in policy, advocacy and youth engagement aimed at improving the outcomes of marginalised communities across the U.K. She is also an alum of the London School of Economics (LSE) and was elected as the first Black General Secretary of its students' union. Alongside her writing and public speaking, Busayo continues to engage audiences with thought-provoking content that challenges perspectives and fosters meaningful conversations about society and politics.

Nubia Assata is a journalist, director, and twice-published author. Her literary works have all been grounded in bringing radical thought to the forefront of youth culture. This complements her work across spatial curation and film, through which she explores Pan-African ideas and ways of being. Nubia is also the Founder and Director of be still; a wellness organisation producing restorative practices that are both rooted and radical.