Phyllis Boakye

British Ghanaian born in London - raised in Obuasi and London

[BBC Radio 4 Today @BBCr4today]

Sir Gary Oldman is directing and starring in Samuel Beckett's Krapp's Last Tape at the Royal Court in London next year.

Along with Leo Simpe Asante, who has written a 30-minute curtain raiser to precede the play, the actor discusses the production with @EmmaBarnett.

#R4Today

[Phyllis Boakye @PhyllisBoakye]

@ColomaCGS @SickleCellUK Well done everyone - happy half term!

[Jeffrey Boakye @jeffreykboakye]

News! I’m on the judging panel for the BBC Young Writers Award #BBCYWA 2024! Anyone aged 14-18 can head to https://t.co/NpDFI0LGLL to enter, so spread the word. Thank you, and happy scribbling! #ShortStories

[Jeffrey Boakye @jeffreykboakye]

My goodness I have a lot to say here. Many avenues of conversation that need to be explored. If you can make it to @TheDifferenceEd IncludEd Conference in Jan, I’d love to share space.

[Department for Science, Innovation and Technology @SciTechgovuk]

AI could rapidly advance healthcare, science and energy, but we must harness it safely.

Government has released a discussion paper on the risks and capabilities of Frontier AI:
https://t.co/YIjyZsgcbe

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[Jeffrey Boakye @jeffreykboakye]

2 new for 2023! I’m proudly building a library of fiction and non fiction on my dual tracks of Truth and Joy. THANK you to everyone who has read, bought, shared, recommended or even talked about these books. Keep spreading the word 💫 @faberchildrens

[Jeffrey Boakye @jeffreykboakye]

Happy publication day to me! Big up @NgadiSmart on the visuals 💫 and a huge thank you to everyone who has supported Musical Truth. Welcome to Musical WORLD 🌍 @FaberChildrens Spread the word!

[Phyllis Boakye @PhyllisBoakye]

@jeffreykboakye @msmboakye Fresh Prince - Karate Kid - The Real McCoy!!! 🪄🌟

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@msmboakye @jeffreykboakye 🤣

[Jeffrey Boakye @jeffreykboakye]

My latest piece in the Guardian: what is a literary ‘canon’ and is it time to reimagine the concept? https://t.co/24aiGjClsc

[Jeffrey Boakye @jeffreykboakye]

Book of the Day! Thank you @Booktrust 🎉🎉🎉 KOFI and the #RapBattleSummer Retweet to spread the word please!

[Jeffrey Boakye @jeffreykboakye]

Ok, deep breath, an announcement… I HEARD WHAT YOU SAID has been optioned for television! “Excited” is an understatement: I can’t wait to see how this develops. Details below, let’s go! Huge thanks to my agent @SarahSuch and everyone at Stigma Films 💫

https://t.co/lSXTtyfVNH

[Phyllis Boakye @PhyllisBoakye]

I just subscribed to Are You Sitting Comfortably?

Worthwhile content from @jeffreykboakye

https://t.co/3BCZmbdVsq

[Jeffrey Boakye @jeffreykboakye]

Stunning. Absolutely stunning. A masterpiece in historical journalism, bristling with insights and perspective widening truths. And the WRITING 😫 I swear… Incredible. Anyone seeking enlightenment needs to read this asap. @DipoFaloyin I salute you 👊🏿#AfricaIsNotaCountry

[Jeffrey Boakye @jeffreykboakye]

Ok let’s begin! Introducing: KOFI and the Rap Battle Summer 🎉🎉🎉 Cover reveal! Preorder NOW for June 2023: The first in a series that is going to make waves. @FaberChildrens @FaberBooks Rep @SarahSuch
Let’s get this one to where it needs to be!

[Jeffrey Boakye @jeffreykboakye]

I mean, just look at this proof cover. Look at it. When I tell you that Kofi and the Rap Battle Summer is going to be an EVENT 🔥🔥🔥
June this year @FaberChildrens

[Phyllis Boakye @PhyllisBoakye]

#Discuss

[Phyllis Boakye @PhyllisBoakye]

I just subscribed to Black Film Archive by Maya S. Cade https://t.co/MALucXAnva

[Jeffrey Boakye @jeffreykboakye]

Our *award nominated* radio show is back on air this Friday! 🎉🎉🎉 All the love to @cerysmatthews, producer extraordinaire @leadbelly61, every guest we’ve ever had and every single person who has listened in. Add To Playlist really is something special 💫

[Jeffrey Boakye @jeffreykboakye]

Listen, this is going to be GOOD. A night of conversation with Jimi Famurewa @Jimfam all shout his landmark new book SETTLERS 🎉🎉🎉. Expect gems and insights aplenty. Tickets now available. Let’s go! ⬇️