this Sunday at 12pm on Trevor Blackman Now

This week on the show, Trevor brings together three conversations exploring power, identity, culture and the stories shaping our world.

First, playwright and director Mark Grey joins Trevor to discuss Speak No Evil — a bold new musical confronting safeguarding, silence, faith and abuse inside trusted spaces. Known for productions that challenge audiences to face uncomfortable truths, Mark explains why this latest work is about far more than theatre. It’s about responsibility, accountability and protecting the vulnerable in our communities.

Then the conversation shifts from the stage to the stadium. Music producer Andrew Dineen joins Trevor to talk about The Lions Are Rising — a brand-new football anthem carrying England’s hopes towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The discussion explores why football songs matter, how music becomes part of national identity, and whether England fans are finally ready to believe again.

And finally, Trevor speaks to British Ghanaian Creative and Educational Director Kweku Aacht and Afrobeat star and creative force Villy Odili for a major conversation around culture, economics and African identity. As part of the team behind EBOFEST, they discuss how the festival is honouring Afrobeat pioneer Ebo Taylor while also positioning Ghana as a global cultural destination. More than a music festival, EBOFEST is being framed as a statement about African ownership, heritage, tourism and the future of the diaspora.

Three conversations. One common thread — the fight for voice, visibility and cultural power.

For more information on EBOFEST, check out @EBOFEST on Instagram or email ebofest@gmail.com.

Follow @AndrewDineen and watch Andrew Dineen’s The Lions Are Rising here: https://youtu.be/Q5kIpErbOCw?si=C8N7slxZc8GMrrTZ

Buy tickets for Mark Grey’s Speak No Evil here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/speak-no-evil-tickets-1985572143732