My Stories In The Media
Sharing my story through national media is more than just gaining exposure—it's a powerful way for me to connect with audiences, shape public discourse, and inspire meaningful change.
The Interviews below, ranging from newspaper articles, podcasts, blogs, radio, and television all provide platforms that have amplified my voice, build my credibility, and reach people from all walks of life. Each conversation becomes a chance to share insights, foster understanding, and spark dialogue on a broader scale.
I am deeply grateful to the media houses around the world, but especially right here at home, that have supported my work for the past twenty years, making it possible to continually share my journey and engage with a diverse, global audience.
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Empress Zingha
Pens a Bajan Fairytale
Barbadian Creative Empress Zingha wears a lot of hats as an artist, playwright, director, blogger, a fairy princess, wife, and even Black superhero. Melissa Sunflower is Illustrated by Heshimu Akin-Yemi and is a Caribbean Fairy Tale story based in Fairy Valley in Christ Church. The main character Melissa Sunflower is a fairy with no wings and gets teased by her advisories, "Sweet Cherry" and "Whatcha MuhCallit". One day, a big challenge arrives throughout the land and Melissa finds the most potent magic of all.
Empress Zingha calls on local artists to speak out through their art
Creator and entrepreneur, Empress Zingha wants Bajan artists to speak out with their art. The 34-year-old artist and performer has been a big part of the recent Black Lives Matter protests in Barbados. Not quick initially to take the label of 'activist', she said she understands how she could be.
Empress Zingha:
'Artists heal the community'
On Sunday, March 5, the duo successfully staged the fourth installation of the Gine On People’s Choice Awards and gala at the Frank Collymore Hall. The event recognized and rewarded numerous creatives from a cross-section of cultural industries in the island.
The production attracted nominations of several artists in over 53 categories.
In an interview with Loop Entertainment, Empress Zingha disclosed that this year’s initiative welcomed some new supportive entities on board.
Freedom Festival:
An expression of culture
The Freedom Festival which is currently an online art celebration that seeks to promote the importance of the season of emancipation in Barbados.
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Under the umbrella this year of Bridging the Gap, the event seeks to invite cultural practitioners to submit their spoken word videos as well as their literary work to be a part of their Spoken Word Showcase and Literary Arts Magazine.
