Jamaicans in Britain: A Legacy of Leadership Co- authored and curated by Joy Sigaud The long-awaited coffee table book Jamaicans in Britain: A Legacy of Leadership, published by Editions Media on behalf of the Jamaican High Commission, has finally come to fruition and will be officially launched in March 2022. The book gives a deep […]
By Zion Rufus To celebrate Africa Day, Editions Lifestyle will publish a series of interviews with esteemed children’s book authors by the UN SDG Book Club African Chapter Christopher Okemwa, Author of ‘Sabina the Rain Girl.’ Christopher Okemwa is an author and Editor of several literary works in Africa and beyond. with a zest to […]
Africa Outside HUSH! Did Rachel weep for her children? Yes, Who wept for me? Hush, the day has dawned Hush, are these the lost of Africa? Hush! Lost! Never! We are easily identifiable No matter how diluted So hush, Let your heart not weep How many prophets have we had How many slain? Hush, […]
By Joy Sigaud From the lush groves of cane Standing in majestic rows under vivid blue sky Tall green grasslike feathered poles The juice is sweet, Who would ask for sweeter Who could ask for more. That sweet tooth is with us still today. They, the plundered, chop chop chop in season with their machetes […]
African, Jamaican or Just British? A Jamaican’s journey written by J. Sigaud Long Ago And Far Away There is a world that exists No one knows about it They have civilisations, structures, tribes, hierarchies and wars Just like everywhere else, save the poverty, filth and degradation of many but […]
By Joy Sigaud PUBLISHER AND EDITOR MARGARET BUSBY’S LANDMARK ANTHOLOGY SHOWCASES MORE THAN 200 CONTEMPORARY FEMALE WRITERS OF AFRICAN DESCENT FROM AROUND THE GLOBE TO MUCH ACCLAIM… Published in 2019 the book continues to inspire and attract both readers and aspiring writers in equal measure. The authors have also now waived their fees to […]
Describing her as rich and engaging, renowned journalist/writer, podcast host and founder of Borders Literature Olatoun Gabi-Williams, interviews Joy Sigaud about her life and work as a publisher and composer. Born in Britain to Jamaican parents, Joy Sigaud is passionate about Nigeria and her time spent there. She talks about how she quite by chance […]
Joy Sigaud is a British author of Jamaican and a very mixed heritage, pick a few: African, Scottish, German, Indian, English, Irish. She writes short stories on everyday themes, things embedded in our subconscious yet pertinent and real. She also advocates the teaching of Black History in Schools and calls for accuracy and careful planning […]
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