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June 5, 2025

Clara At The Door With A Revolver (My First Musical!)

Yes! I'm writing a musical! I've been dreaming about this for many years so when the opportunity came along to go on a journey with a Book writer Susan Wokoma, Director Jane Moriarty and Producer Danielle Manson, I grabbed it with both hands and haven't looked back. The musical is called Clara at the Door with a Revolver and it's an inspiring true crime story, adapted from a book of the same title. It’s murder mystery meets...

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June 5, 2025

The Woman In The Yard

I recently had the release of my first theme tune for a feature length film. I was invited by Grammy Award winning film composer Lorne Balfe (Mission Impossible, Wallace & Gromit, Bad Boys, Beverley Hills Cop) to co-compose the theme tune to horror film - 'The Woman In The Yard'. He gave me a few chords and three sentences about the lead character's journey and said off you go! Lol! I never saw any...

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June 5, 2025

The Voicenote

In a hat-trick of firsts! I recently scored my first short film - 'The Voicenote' directed by the brilliant Kelechi Okafur! Based on another true story of a woman who was the heart of the community in Battersea who lost her life to suicide. A story of the importance of being seen and heard, it really resonates and I can't wait to share news of the release soon. I'm also thrilled that I got...

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October 19, 2024

Classically Black (BLiM) @ Kings Place

This is the cutting edge of classical music.  Black Lives in Music presents Classically Black, a ground-breaking full day and night event exploring the experience of being a minority in classical music. From leading black composers to new emerging talent, from vital panel discussions to a bespoke new show with Ayanna Witter-Johnson, come and celebrate the works and legacies of Black composers while asking ‘what is classical now?’  ...

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July 5, 2024

BST Hyde Park for Andrea Bocelli

Hey! I will be performing in London’s Hyde Park on Friday 5 July 2024 for @andreabocelliofficial’s 30th anniversary concert at American Express presents @bsthydepark 💜 It’s going to be a very special day of world-class music ✨ Book your tickets now at bst-hydepark.com (link in bio) VIP tickets and hospitality packages are available. #BSTHydePark#AyannaWitterJohnson ...

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May 27, 2024

My Father’s Fable

I'm delighted to be back in the land of theatre composing the music for a new play written by the star of critically acclaimed Channel 4 show We Are Lady Parts, Faith Omole.It's a story of grief, belonging, and a family on the edge. Directed by Rebekah Murrell (J’ouvert, West End) with a cast including BAFTA winner Rakie Ayola.It's running from the 15th June - 27th July 2024 so click HERE to book.It's a great story! ...

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March 8, 2024

Colour War EP – Out Now!

It’s here and I’m delighted to share it with you - my new EP ‘Colour War’. Four songs that explore my experience as a Black woman and artist at this moment in time.  I explore a range of deeply personal topics from facing colourism to questioning social justice, allowing me to find my voice and express my truth.  In this quartet of heartfelt songs, you’ll also find hope and joy, where the music becomes...

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February 1, 2024

Royal Philharmonic Society Award Nomination!

Absolutely delighted to be nominated for this year’s Royal Philharmonic Society Instrumentalist of the Year Award. Thank you so much to all the team, @ism_music and all the other nominees! 🤩 Photo by @ben_ealovega Makeup by @niedian_mua ...

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December 8, 2023

Earth

Delighted that the Solem Quartet chose to feature my song 'Earth' for voice and string quartet on their latest release 'Painted Light' (Delphian Records). Stream HERE. ...

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December 8, 2023

Identity

It is always a joy to collaborate with British national treasure, producer/composer Nitin Sawhney. I'm so proud of our song 'This Is Our Home' featured on his last release Identity (Warner Records). It's dedicated to my grandparents, pioneers in the Windrush Generation. I hope you enjoy this song that is so special to me. Stream HERE. ...

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