Amal Fashuna

Amal Fashanu is an influential British TV presenter, journalist, fashion designer, and activist, renowned for her passionate advocacy against homophobia in football. As the niece of Justin Fashanu, the UK’s first openly gay professional footballer, Amal’s work focuses on promoting inclusivity and equality, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.

A graduate of Brunel University with a BA in Communications and Media Studies, Amal Fashanu has built a diverse career in media, fashion, and activism. Her early work includes presenting for BBC3 and making impactful documentaries. She gained significant recognition for her 2012 documentary ‘Britain’s Gay Footballers’, which explored the challenges faced by gay athletes in a traditionally conservative sport. Amal is also a fashion designer, founding the Black Heart Label, a brand combining fashion with activism to promote social causes. Alongside her work in media and fashion, she has expanded her advocacy to mental health and homophobia through the Justin Fashanu Foundation.

Amal’s contributions to the fight against homophobia have earned her widespread recognition. Her BBC3 documentary Britain’s Gay Footballers was nominated for prestigious awards, and she has been a speaker at summits on discrimination in sport, including those held at 10 Downing Street. Amal has also been instrumental in promoting Justin Fashanu’s legacy, co-founding the Justin Fashanu Foundation, which supports LGBTQ+ individuals in football and advocates for mental health awareness.

As a keynote speaker, Amal Fashanu brings a powerful voice to the intersection of sports, activism, and mental health. She addresses the ongoing challenges of homophobia in sport, sharing personal stories and insights from her documentary work. Amal speaks at events worldwide, inspiring change and advocating for inclusivity in traditionally exclusionary spaces like professional football.