We interview author Ayobami Adebayo to find out her inspiration for her book Stay With Me and also her thoughts on why awards such as the Baileys Prize for Womens Fiction is important.
A graduate of Italia Conti, Daisie is an actress, dancer, and singer who is now turning her hand to reporting. Dasie has worked at Boogaloo radio in London as a radio presenter and has recently begun working for Virgin Games in Manchester.
Andrew is an MA student at Met Filmschool in London studying to become a director. He has worked at WinkBall for two years and has gained lots of experience as a videographer, editor, interviewer, and presenter. His best work includes an exclusive interview with fashion designer Simon Carter and his press coverage for the Audrey Hepburn auction at Christies, London.
This year’s Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction has been awarded to British author Naomi Alderman with her fourth novel The Power. We joined the awards ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London – hosted by novelist and Prize Co-Founder, Kate Mosse – the 2017 Chair of Judges, Tessa Ross presented the author with the £30,000 prize and the ‘Bessie’, a limited edition bronze figurine.