She turned those words into a TED Talk.

Afua Hagan doesn’t just sit at the table, she speaks up, shakes things, and pulls up a few more chairs for those who have been ignored. Born in Scotland and raised in Glasgow, Afua amoved to London at 17, chasing a dream many young Black girls are told is too bold, to be the face, the voice, and the force behind British media.

Today, Afua is one of the UK’s most recognised voices when it comes to diversity and inclusion. You’ve likely seen her on your screen; ITV’s This Morning, Good Morning Britain, Channel 5’s Jeremy Vine, the BBC, Sky News, CNN, or STV. Wherever she shows up, Afua brings clarity, courage, and conviction.

Her journey started behind the scenes, editing, producing, writing, and learning. She went from decorating homes on ITV’s 60 Minute Makeover, to working in music publishing, then back to her first love — telling stories that matter. She became Editor-in-Chief at Glam Africa Magazine, led Blackhair and Pride Magazine, and anchored news at Arise and hosted shows on ABN Radio

Afua now serves as Royal Commentator for CTV News, International Correspondent for News Central Africa, and Managing Editor at Black Business Magazine. She hosts a podcast called The Royal Dress Code, and still champions Afrobeats and Black culture on air.

In 2024, she gave a TEDx Talk titled Too Dark for Daytime TV. It was more than a title, it was a truth many related to. Her words sparked conversation and called for change in how stories are told and whose voices are heard.

When she’s not on air, Afua volunteers at her daughter’s school, reads books, watches basketball, and never misses a good manicure. Her story is proof that being bold isn’t the problem, it’s the point.

This is Afua's Black Scottish Story and we celebrate her!