SlamBarz x Slam City: Dom Heslop & Jack Godfrey on Music, Mentorship & Sheffield’s Urban Renaissance

Written By Tchiyiwe Chihana

What happens when spoken word, grime, and documentary storytelling collide in Sheffield? In this special episode of African Voices Platform TV, we’re joined by Dom Heslop, founder of SlamBarz CIC, and Jack Godfrey, the award-winning director behind the brand-new documentary Slam City.

Since 2017, SlamBarz has been redefining the urban creative scene in South Yorkshire, providing space, mentorship, and visibility for a new wave of raw, unapologetic talent. Slam City captures this spirit, following five rising stars whose stories reflect resilience, vulnerability, and the power of voice.

We talk:

• Why Dom launched SlamBarz after a Churchill Fellowship changed his perspective

• How Jack and Dom shaped Slam City’s narrative and visuals

• The importance of Sheffield’s music landscape, from The Leadmill to Tramlines

• What’s next for SlamBarz and how to support this movement

🎬 Plus: Exclusive film clips, behind-the-scenes moments, and an open invitation to join the SlamBarz journey.

Filmed at African Voices Platform Studio | Sheffield, UK

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Tchiyiwe Chihana