Tobi Oredein is a British journalist and co-founder of Black Ballad, a platform launched in 2013 to amplify the underrepresented voices and lived experiences of Black women in the UK across topics like culture, health, and careers.
Under her leadership, Black Ballad grew into a respected publication and membership community, successfully crowdfunding its 2017 relaunch and offering content, events, and support for Black women globally.
Alongside running the platform, Tobi has written for major outlets including Glamour, BuzzFeed, and The Independent, become a prominent voice on race and feminism, spoken at major institutions and events such as TEDx and the BBC, and earned recognition including Forbes Europe 30 Under 30 and a Georgina Henry Award nomination.