Writing and editing
Kya is a journalist and editor. As a freelancer, she has worked for titles including Metro, Stylist, gal-dem, Soho House, Time Out and more, and recently wrote a speech for Aitch during his appearance at the AO Arena.
She works as a journalist for Tyla and has spearheaded a series of originals on a plethora of topics including free bleeding, Black women’s hair in sport, and destigmatising genital hygiene for Sexual Health Awareness Week.
Kya guest edited the popular series 'The Passage That Changed Me' for gal-dem, and worked as a freelance editor for Metro UK.
During her time as Editor-in-Chief and founder of Aurelia Magazine, Kya worked with Nike, ASOS, Everpress, TOMS, Converse, FACT Liverpool, Royal Exchange Theatre, Festival of Debate and more.