Amal Fashanu has charted a captivating and bold journey into music. Though best known as a journalist, equality advocate, fashion icon, and founder of the Justin Fashanu Foundation, in 2022 she began exploring her musical voice with singles like “Detty December” and “Lean On Me,” blending Afrobeat, R&B, and Latin pop to early acclaim. Building on this momentum, she released her debut EP, “Unreleased Letters to My Ex,” on Valentine’s Day, 14 February 2025.
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Black Heart Label
Black Heart Label, founded in 2012 by Amal Fashanu, is a powerful equality-driven streetwear brand born from her activism against discrimination in football . Named in honour of her late uncle, Justin Fashanu—the first Black footballer in England to command a £1 million transfer fee and the first to come out as gay—the label channels fashion into a tool for social change, with a portion of its profits donated to the Justin Fashanu Foundation . The Foundation, established by Amal and her father John, continues Justin’s legacy by tackling racism, homophobia, and mental health issues within professional sports . Looking ahead, Black Heart Label will be launching a new collection in 2026, further building on its mission to “wear your heart on your sleeve”—using fashion not just as style, but as a statement of inclusion and a commitment to equality.
AF Handbags
AF Handbags, was founded in 2017. It us a luxury brand born from Amal’s passion for craftsmanship, art and design. After completing her masters degree in handbag and leather design in Madrid, she launched her own collection, which quickly caught the eye of top fashion magazines and celebs. With Spanish-African identity at it’s core, the new collection promise s to be the best yet, blending bold heritage with modern african elegance.
