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Afua Hagan is a leading journalist, broadcaster, and a prominent voice on diversity and inclusion in the UK. As the Managing Editor of Black Business Magazine, Afua focuses on sharing the stories of Black entrepreneurs and business leaders, amplifying underrepresented voices in the media. She is also a highly sought-after speaker, known for her compelling talks on racial equality, unconscious bias, gender bias, social justice, sustainability, and personal development. Regularly appearing on TalkTV, she hosts both The Talk and The Royal Tea, where she offers commentary on current affairs and the British Royal Family. Afua’s work spans across platforms, including appearances on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, This Morning, Channel 5’s Jeremy Vine, BBC, Sky News, and CNN, making her a recognisable and respected voice on topics surrounding race, diversity, and inclusion.
Afua’s journey into media began after moving from Glasgow to London at the age of 17 to study journalism at City University, specialising in broadcast and music. Her early career saw her working at T4 and PopWorld, followed by ITV’s 60 Minute Makeover. She quickly progressed to editorial positions, first joining Blackhair Magazine as an Editorial Assistant and becoming Editor within a year. Afua later served as Features Editor for Pride Magazine and Editor-in-Chief at Glam Africa Magazine, where she led content that bridged African and Western cultures. Her passion for storytelling and advocating for diversity in media has driven her career, with roles including producer and anchor at Arise News, and presenting at ABN TV, where she launched Entertainment Weekly.
In recent years, Afua has expanded her portfolio as a media commentator and speaker. She hosted the CNBC show Sustainable Energy, focusing on environmental issues, and presented The A-List on The Beat 103.6FM, supporting Afrobeats and the UK music scene. In 2024, she delivered a powerful TEDx talk titled Too Dark for Daytime TV, challenging the lack of representation in mainstream media and offering insights on how to drive meaningful change. Afua’s media presence continues to grow, with regular contributions to national radio stations including LBC, Times Radio, and talkRADIO.
Afua is hired for her authentic voice, deep expertise, and ability to engage audiences on difficult but essential conversations about race and equality. Her lived experience, combined with years of journalistic rigour, make her a compelling and relatable speaker for organisations aiming to foster a more inclusive and equitable environment. Whether delivering a keynote, moderating a panel, or offering media commentary, Afua brings passion, clarity, and practical insight to every engagement.
Afua Hagan is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“Afua, thank you so much again for taking the time to do the talk today. It was super useful for me in HR but also the whole team has been singing your praises on how great and insightful it was.”
“We’ve received such great feedback and really appreciate Afua taking the time. I liked how she made the session educational, starting with the background to BHM, what it means, recommending useful resources but also talking about her personal experiences and story.”
“Afua, it was brilliant to hear your stories and experiences and to learn and understand more about Black History. Thank you again. Your talk helped to open minds.”
“We would be grateful if you could pass on our thanks to Afua. She was great and perfect to kick off our DIB journey! … here’s some of the feedback we had directly after the session: ‘Very insightful and thought-provoking! Thank you!’, ‘Enlightening talk thank you’, ‘Great event, thank you’, ‘Thank you! Really insightful and impactful!’, ‘Thanks really interesting’, ‘Eye opening’, ‘Thanks, it was a great speech and life story’ and ‘Very engaging and interesting speaker. Thanks for organising’.”
“It went really well, Afua covered a lot of things articulately without feeling rushed and the feedback looks great. Thanks for all your help arranging it… I’ll hopefully be in touch at some point in the future and will also recommend you to others looking to host events or arrange speakers.”
“I just wanted to drop a quick note to say how fabulous Afua was. She really brought a fresh perspective, energy and positivity to the session.”
“Very insightful and thought-provoking! Eye-opening, enlightening talk – thank you.”
“Afua’s talk was great. The audience really appreciated her openness to share her experiences and we had some excellent questions. Afua answered them brilliantly. Overall, it was a very successful event.”
“Please can you pass on our thanks to Afua for such an inspirational and educational talk yesterday. I personally haven’t stopped thinking about it and have had such good feedback from everyone that was on the call. Many thanks to you too for coordinating it all.”
“Afua’s stories and experiences come from the heart and really hit home – how we all have a responsibility around racial equality as everyone deserves to be who they are.”
“Thank you for the inspiring talk with Inmarsat! As a first generation British Indian, I was able to draw parallels to the experiences and challenges you faced and was truly inspired to hear how you overcome and face them.”
“We were extremely happy with Afua and the presentation she gave. The flow of the presentation was great and weaving in BHM history was also very informative.”
“Afua is a passionate and energetic journalist who works tirelessly to give a voice to those who would otherwise not be heard. Her dedication to the cause of fair and impartial reporting is exemplary. Her burning desire for inequality and social injustice to be highlighted across the spectrum is extraordinary. And she has succeeded in getting all those issues heard on a wide range of platforms with her intelligent, well-informed and brilliantly articulated contributions. A wonderful colleague and an inspiration to us all.”
“It’s rare that you come across such a standout talent as Afua. She often contributes to topics on shows across talkRADIO and has a reputation for being reliable, outspoken and a brilliant broadcaster. She has a thorough, eloquent and often feisty approach which is why she is so sought after. It’s always a pleasure to have her on the station.”
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