Providing a safe and welcoming space for local growers and new businesses to connect with customers, while also restoring the value of environmentalism and agriculture within the Black community.

Obie is a Ranger based in South London, who has been involved in a diverse range of projects that involve building
communities through gardening and food growing. , has been involved in a wide range of projects that build community through gardening and food growing. She is a Co-Director and Operations Manager at the Black Farmers’ Market (soon to be rebranded as Black Growth) – a Community Interest Company (CIC) and grassroots organisation dedicated to creating empowering, joyful, and inclusive spaces for the Black community to connect through environmental and agricultural initiatives. The organisation actively campaigns for land access, equality, and justice.

They run regular farmers’ markets in Brixton and wellness events in Myatt’s Fields Park, attracting up to 3,000 attendees. Their vibrant network includes farmers, holistic practitioners, performers, artisans, and food and drink vendors.

Obie also leads a green skills programme called Natural City Living at May Project Gardens in Morden. The programme offers free or pay-what-you-can workshops, led by experienced growers, and brings together diverse communities of all ages in a peaceful, community-focused retreat setting.

In addition to this work, Obie collaborates with Incredible Edible Lambeth, an organisation that supports local food growing, food entrepreneurship, and food activism.