About me

27 year old writer, focusing on exploring the mediums of music, film, literature and photography. I am also currently writing my debut novel. Culture Editor at the Ubunifu Space

QuestionsProjectsExperienceTeam

• I am a writer looking for paid work to provide consistent reviews/critiques to a publication(s). I would be grateful for any opportunities
• Could anyone put me in the direction of agents for writers? Need some help/direction
• Anyone know any great working spaces in London for writing?

Projects

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  Uncle Waffles: The Viral SensationI sat down, virtually, with Uncle Waffles to talk about her journey thus far, and future plans. January 2021 and Uncle Waffles was an unknown entity. Fast forward to November 2021, and she is known almost globally as a DJ and performer, who skills have captivated audiences and further pushed the culture of Amapiano to global eyes and ears. - https://ubunifuspace.co.uk/words/uncle-waffles
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  Dopehead - Hak Baker, regrettably real.I wrote a review on folk artist Hak Baker's song Dopehead, who calls his sound G-Folk: https://medium.com/@ianopolot/dopehead-hak-baker-c9468ed743c
• Amapiano - South Africa's next great export?After a trip to South Africa in November/December, I wrote a piece on the Yanos (Amapiano), a very exciting and fresh genre of music coming out of South Africa: https://medium.com/@ianopolot/amapiano-south-africas-next-great-export-6f2fb0225692
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  Architecture in Hong KongCapturing various architectural styles in Hong Kong, owing to housing mass populations to buildings of political significance
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  Tai O fishing village, Hong KongCaptured the livelihoods of those living in Tai O, in 2017.
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  Siaya County, KenyaWonderful natural colours produced during dusk in Siaya County, Kenya

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Work history

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Planning OfficerLambeth Council
Oct 2018 - Jan 2019London, United KingdomFull Time
Planning Officer, tasked with assessing planning applications from the public using Planning policy and supplementary guidance. Following assessment of plans and supporting documents, tasked with writing a report assessing the design and appearance, and impacts on neighbouring amenity, transport and housing mix. I have assessed applications for changes of use of properties(shop to dentist), rear extensions, side extensions, roof extensions, sheds, roof lights and windows.

Skills

• 35mm Film
• English Literature
• English Grammar
• Photography
• 35mm Photography
• Journalism
• Article Writing
• Philosophy
• Social Change
• Social Analysis

Education

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BScCardiff Univeristy
Sep 2013 - Jun 2017Cardiff, United Kingdom
Urban Planning and Development degree