Yoooo I just applied for the Basic Income For Artists!!! I'm feeling so much love and I'm so excited to share all of the cool and interesting places, spaces and art I've found. I am doing a part two of this newsletter this month so share your events/art/spaces and please email:
newsletter@lovebuilderofworlds.blog
We are boycotting Spotify, sharing this newsletter with one person and engaging with mutual aid 💓
We are supporting LGBTQ refugees from East Africa!
We are supporting Uganda women Wendy and Diana as they have endured homophobic state violence
Virtual Art Events
Virtual Art Studio - Mercury in Gemini: Creating new knowledge (Body Doubling)
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Friday 29th May 2026 - check your timezone
2.30pm-4.30pm EDT/UTC-4 (Indianapolis, Miami)
7.30pm- 9.30pm WAT/UTC+1 (Dublin, Lagos)
8.30pm-10.30pm CEST/UTC+2 (Groningen, Berlin)
Da Black Queers Be Writing by Home Grown Visions Art Collaborative
Register for the summer sessions between 3 June 2026 - 3 August 2026
IRL Spaces/Events in Dublin
Kati Kati (2016) - afro-surreal film about life and death @ IFI 6.30pm Wednesday 6th May 2026
Africa Day - local parks around Ireland celebrating people from the diverse, rich, spirtual, powerful, beautiful, continent of Africa the birthplace of homo-sapiens, from the 16th May 2026 - 5th June 2026
All My Songs - event cinema in @ Pavilion Theatre 7.30pm Sunday 31th May 2026
Music
The song links work regardless of the streaming platform you use.
Album recommendation:
Pleaseee listen to Serial Romantic by Jai'Len Josey if you love RnB. I have been listening to this album on repeat. For me theres such a dreamy and cool approach to RnB, the lyrics are refreshingly real and dramatic and her vocals are so rich. Plenty of the songs have great karaoke factor as well. The single Won't force you stands out and its been on repeat.
Omítórera - singles artwork
Singles/Playlists
Muva Earfff - Camiii - Muva Earfff is a chill & grounding rap song, it has a hazy morning vibe, released on 4/20 (iykyk) by Camiii a Nigerian Irish artist
I uploaded my new single Omítórera up on to Tidal, Audiomack and Soundcloud ahead of the release next month.
It will be out 3rd June 2026 for Yorùbá New Year 10,068 and I am planning a Listening Party for that first weekend in June!!!
Virtual Art Studio Welcome Radio curated by myself Love, Builder of Worlds on Tidal for 1 May 2026
Virtual Art Studio Group Break Radio curated by myself Love, Builder of Worlds on Tidal for 1 May 2026
Literature
Blogs/Substacks/Newsletters
There is No Outlet in Gaza but Poetry From Gaza Poets Society’s Archive
Shawnon C. | Substack - my new writing mentor shares their thoughts and feelings in such a vulnerable way.
Love, Builder of Worlds
Personal literary picks from my blog :
May 4th 2025 - Unemployment Series Log - a diary entry from last year where I write about my experiences and feelings after losing a €120k contract
Yomi and Tomi - Microstory - a microstory about a friend visiting their immunocompromised friend
Too far gone, too gay for god - Poem - a poem reckoning with my feelings about Abrahamic religion and my self acceptance.
Solarpunk Story - a mini story in a world where representational democracy has been abolished
Books/Other
Pamela Sneed
The Memory Librarian (2022) - a collection of futuristic queer short stories
Pariah Script - the script of classic queer black film Pariah, perfect reading for screenwriters and filmmakers
Education for Critical Consciousness by Paulo Freire a book about revolutionary method of education. The principles detailed in this book contribute to what I believe education may look like in a freedomspace.
Imagine Being More Afraid of Freedom Than Slavery (1995) by Pamela Sneed, a powerful poetry book exploring lesbian romance, freedom, power and religion.
Audio/Visual Media
Youtube picks:
FROM THE BATHROOM TO THE BOARDROOM: HOW HOMOSOCIALS KILLED THE WORLD. - video essay by an iconic content creator KHAENOTBAE.
Rainbow Girls - Short Film (2025) - a funny and inspiring anti-capitalist film about women doing what they can with what they have
Wonder - Cheyendar - a cool new single with surreal visuals
idea 1 - Kelea - a visually appealing and futuristic music video
No Business - Durand Bernarr. E-WHIZZ - a music video with wholesome vibes and choreography
My Audio/Visual Media
Commuter's Commitment (Mundane Mondays) Music Video - an anti-work lo-fi jazz song and accompanying music video directed by myself, Love, Builder of Worlds
Feature length films:
Stud Life (2012) - a Black British film about friendship, romance and sex work.
Pretty Red Dress (2022) - a Black British film about family, ambition and gender presentation.
Dreamers (2025) - a heartbreaking tale of two African women falling in love in a detention centre
Suicide Kale (2016)- a funny film a about lesbians having brunch
Theres so many more resources and art opportunities I will be sharing on my blog so if you ain't a member be sure to sign up, share this post with someone you know thats tired of scrolling through AI slop.
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