LADBROKE Grove youngsters interviewed music stars and an expert on the Notting Hill Carnival for a film project.
As part of an Octavia Housing scheme, teenagers interviewed famous Ms Dynamite and rap artist Bashy last week.
They also talked to Marika Sherwood, biographer of Claudia Jones – thought by some to be the founder of Carnival.
The youngsters are making a movie to highlight the importance of Carnival in the community. Called 'Hidden Heroes', it will première at the Electric Cinema in Notting Hill next year.
Penzance Place resident Zakiya Amlak, said: "The interview was brilliant. I knew it would be because Ms Dynamite is so vocal about community issues"
Ms. Dynamite is working on more tunes - a long with Bad Gyal with Sticky, look out for The Nextmen's new single 'The Lion's Den' featuring Ms. Dynamite and Andy Cato (Groove Armada), 'Crackish' with Geeneus, 'lights on' with Katy B, and 'Blunt Edge' with DJ Zinc. We'll have more info on these soon...
FRIENDS & FAMILY PRESENT THE NEXTMEN’S ALBUM LP PARTY & BBQ @ CARGO, AUGUST 15TH. Featuring: THE NEXTMEN feat. MS. DYNAMITE, HIGH CONTRAST (exclusive mash-up set), MC WREC, PART TIME HEROES SOUNDSYSTEM & more
