Kola Bello

Google's Union Black - Sounds of a Nation

Since July 2022 I've served as the Creative Production Lead & Exec Producer c/o Forward Slash on the launch of Union Black - Sounds of a Nation by Google.

Presented by Youtube & Google Arts and Culture. it's a wide spanning documention of Black British Music


From strategic planning to creative execution, we worked hand-in-hand with Google & @cozy.global to craft a trailer that sets the scene for #UnionBlack.

This expansive online series is available on YouTube and Google Arts & Culture, featuring a rich array of videos, audio docs, podcasts, stories and photographs.

#UnionBlack will take you on an exciting journey, celebrating the cultural contributions of Black British artists that have shaped this Island and the world over, as told by the community themselves.


Full Credits

Forward Slash

Exec Producer - @k2rah_

Exec Producer - @kolabello

Business Operations - @xx_simplylorraine_xx

Social & Content Lead - @iamdavehudson


Production Company

Cozy Global
Director - @mahaneela.jpg

Producer - @sadelawson
Production Assistant - Esther Hooper
DoP - @keziahquarcoo

Camera Assistant - @caraisbrown
Gaffer - @czdragos

DIT- @adamthedit
Director’s Assistant - @lydiaewilks

VO - @julieadenuga
Writer - @nattykasambala

Post Producer - Emily Richardson
Editor - Maxim Young / Gorilla
Music - @ragzoriginale

Video Footage - @theresnosignal

Video Footage - @dbcaptures
Studio - @poundandyam

Talent:
Lydia Wilks
Naomi Joda
Alicia Smith
Kadeem Azu
Seneve Shemisi
Eddie Smith
Eun Dee
Kelly Rianna Jackson
Leo (Lion) Hoyteegan