Press Coverage and Awards

• See Thundergirl in Stylist Magazine (issue 609 - online and in print) gift list for Christmas 2023

• Sheni and Teni joins Disney UK marketplace to celebrate Black History Month.

• My Baba celebrates Black History Month with their curated list of "15 Toys & Books To Celebrate Black History Month" and we made the cut, not just once, but TWICE with the Thundergirl plushie and Thundergirl's Self Awareness Workbook. See the full list here.

• Our Thundergirl Bundle (plush and picturebook) made Grazia's 20 Diverse and Inclusive Toys to Celebrate Black History Month Oct 2023

 

• On the 30th of July, Fola sat with Dotun Adebayo on his BBC Radio London show, and discussed Thundergirl and the importance of diversity in dolls and playrooms. You'd want to join around the 2:48:33 mark to listen in.

 

• Thundergirl saves the world!!! is what The Voice had to say about our latest release! So cooool!!!

 

• The Daily Mirror and Daily Express (print) both featured Thundergirl in the Kids' section of their Top of the Shops lineup

 

• As a long time fan, it was a privilege to be featured on CWB Magazine, the UK's leading trade magazine specifically for childrenswear and toys. Read about Thundergirl here.

• We were featured on London Daily News' Entrepreneurship section. Read all about it here

 

• Keep your kids busy all summer long with the July/August issue of the free Families® magazine! Plus you’ll find our top diverse toy recommendations inside to take a look at! Have a read now! 

 

• Catch up with Fola as she talks about two of her favourite things - food and African culture - in her article for Families® magazine, May/June 2022 issue, "Exploring different cultures through food" (page 14) 

 

• In advance of March's Black Pound Day, Sheni & Teni was listed in OK! Magazine's "Best Lockdown Gifts for the Whole Family"

 

• Sheni and Teni's Multipack Puzzle Set was included in Indy Best's "10 Best Sensory Toys for Babies and Toddlers that Support Early Years Development". Read the full review here.

 

• Sheni and Teni's Multipack Puzzle Set wins the Absolutely Mama Awards 2020 - Best Toy Category. Our products create a space to celebrate African cultures and introduce the concept of diversity and inclusion to kids at a young age. We believe representation in toys and books helps children understand that they are important and valued 💜

 

• Folasayo Williams speaks to Metro newspaper about her business and her thoughts on embracing diversity and fighting racism from a young age. She speaks on the brand story and particularly on the roles play spaces, nurseries and preschools have to play in this. Please read up on the full article here.

 

• The fabulous Dope Black Mums spoke to Metro on the ever important topic of How To Talk To Kids About Racism. The article raises immensely valid points and very practical steps on how to do just this. Sheni & Teni was mentioned as an anti-racism resource for parents. Please read the full article here; you won't want to miss this.

 

• Junior Magazine included us in their Black Owned Businesses for Children You'll Love. It was an honour to be included in such a great line up, including some of our faves. See the full list here.

 

• Being recommended by The Strategist's experts in their How to Keep Kids Entertained Indoors article was all shades amazing. Just the fact that we were mentioned alongside household names like Nintendo, Lego and LOL Surprise was a welcome boost. Check out the full list here.

  

• We were mentioned in The Strategist's well curated list of 50 Black Owned, UK Based Businesses to support. The list was expanded to include many more amazing brands which we're pleased to be in the company of. Please see the full list here.

 

• Ever wondered what special gifts you can get for a 4 year old? The Strategist put together an exciting list and we got a mention. Please see the full list of The Strategist's experts' guide to the 34 Best Gifts for 4 Year Olds here.