Deana Soni

Journalist ✍️ Presenter 🎤 Creative ✨
Busting SWANA myths & showcasing the beauty of the region.

[Deana Soni @deana_soni]

The hair-flip dance that Donald Trump experienced explained! #alayyala #DonaldTrump #dance

[afikra | عفكرة @afikra]

It's here folks! And it's as raw as it gets.Shik Shak Shook Ones is a brand new #MusicPodcast powered by afikra, hosted by none other than @DanielGHajjar and @deanahassanein. In its 1st episode, they break down how Arab artists self-orientalize to sell records!

[Islah 🔜 Gamescom @mr_islah]

7 years ago today, we witnessed a fire that broke out at Grenfell Tower, losing 72 of our loved ones.
I made a documentary with @deanahassanein going behind the scenes of a short film based on a British-Bangladeshi family that lost their lives that night

https://t.co/kVwuE0Ya40

[Deana Soni @deana_soni]

@DanielGHajjar Freelancing in this industry is crazy. BUT....

[Middle East Eye @MiddleEastEye]

'Listen guys, Coke is not at all from that place ! Even Palestine has a coke factory.’ Here’s everything you need to know about Coca-Cola's controversial advert.

[Deana Soni @deana_soni]

What does everyone think about #SaintLevant debut album #Deira ? Here's my take! Let's discuss 👀👀

[Deana Soni @deana_soni]

If you're wondering why some people are angry about Variety honouring Amy Schumer - I made an explainer for you.

[Middle East Eye @MiddleEastEye]

Amy Schumer has been named as one of 2024's honourees for Variety Magazines' “Power of Women" New York event.

This has sparked a debate as Amy is accused of being complicit in a genocide, spreading misinformation and making Islamophobic comments.

#AmySchumer #VarietyMagazine #PowerOfWomen

[Deana Soni @deana_soni]

Not really a topic I ever imagined I'd cover but here we are 5 months later discussing grass.

[Middle East Eye @MiddleEastEye]

Is it safe for Palestinians to eat grass?

More than 1.1 million Palestinians in Gaza are starving due to Israel restricting humanitarian aid. Many have resorted to eating grass to survive. But what are the risks of eating grass for prolonged periods?

[Assassin's Creed @assassinscreed]

Discover "Baghdad Soundwalks", a new Assassin's Creed podcast.

Let our hosts guide you through the history, intrigue and drama of medieval Baghdad, the setting for Assassin's Creed Mirage.

Stay tuned for a new episode every Monday ⏰

Learn more: https://t.co/imQwqmiZxd

[Deana Soni @deana_soni]

No freedom of speech, protests and unaffordable energy bills? It’s giving Middle East. #GaryLineker #motd #MOTDboycott

[Deana Soni @deana_soni]

😂😂😂😂

[Jamie Spencer @plainjamie_]

Kendall Jenner speaking Spanish to Bad Bunny

[Deana Soni @deana_soni]

I need to get better at twittering. I disappear for a year and then come back randomly, for no reason 🧐

[Deana Soni @deana_soni]

@380rel No sorry someone won them :(

[Deana Soni @deana_soni]

If you didn’t get tickets to see #Wegz in London I’m giving away two! This is probably your last chance… the concert is SOLD OUT! #egyptianrap https://t.co/uhfkdEg5hp

[Deana Soni @deana_soni]

Prediction/wish. @rihanna Super Bowl performance is going to include @burnaboy … ye ye ye ye yeeee #RihannaSuperBowl

[Deana Soni @deana_soni]

Giving away two tickets to #ghorba ! London’s first ever North African concert! Winner announced tomorrow at 1.30pm 💃🏽 #northafrica #northafrican #northafricanmusic #northafricanrap

https://t.co/kt3XfBJWfL

[Deana Soni @deana_soni]

A Netflix series about a Palestinian refugee in America. I am awful with words but those who get it, get it. We scream that we need representation so regularly and now that there’s a show like this you have to consume every single second. This is huge. @realmoamer

[Deana Soni @deana_soni]

Will never be over this! #aaazt

[CairoScene @CairoScene]

Meet the outspoken Egyptian radio host making noise across the UK with her London-born radio show ‘All Arabic All The Time’…

https://t.co/olWH4BPqlN

[Deana Soni @deana_soni]

What song are you playing on repeat atm??? Mine is Brazil by #marwanmoussa & #afroto !

2 days until I’m live on radio playing you music by Arab and North African artists

#aaazt #mena #arabicmusic

[نور🇶🇦🇪🇬 @Nournabil__]

اغنية #صحصح عبر راديو AAAzt من لندن 🤩🔥@NancyAjram