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Sofiya Abena Ballin

@sofiyaballin

Yes,Ballin is my real last name.🇯🇲 Award-winning journalist, writer + producer Creator:@blkuntold. @Aerie Real Changemaker IG: sofiyaballin (she/her)

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Joined March 2011
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I GOT A WEBBY LAST NIGHT FOR @Blkuntold!! (We are double winners. The people’s choice and the academy !) The night was so surreal 😭 @TheWebbyAwards ✨ Here’s my 5 word speech:
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@SkeptaOct 28
The ladies call me this on a regular lol fuck a magazine validation 🚯
Fly & Fine (@Zandiile_) profile pictureFly & Fine@Zandiile_Oct 28
On a serious note, how has Skepta not been named the sexiest man alive?
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Nwoks@cnwaokorieOct 25
Peep the dates I took these screenshots 😅. We even had Boro and neutral fans warning us about Carrick. Shit reads like a script 😂
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Malik@MalikMcYeetOct 15
Jozu 🇵🇦 (@JozuJoestarr) profile pictureJozu 🇵🇦
@JozuJoestarrOct 14
y’all remember when hip-hop was arabic for like two years
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Jay Jurden@JayJurdenOct 13
RELATIONSHIP ADVICE FROM WHO?!?!
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@THROct 13
Nick Cannon’s relationships advice podcast is headed to BET as a late night TV talk show. hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-…
Nick Cannon Inks Deal for BET Late Night Show

Nick Cannon Inks Deal for BET Late Night Show

The talker will kick off Oct. 20 and see ‘Nick Cannon @ Night’ adapted for the small screen.

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Jalen@jalenblotOct 2
“Scarcity is man-made.” — @sofiyaballin
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How do we make Barbados’ Prime Minister, Mia Mottley, head of the UN? I’ll sign what I need to sign and call who needs to be called.
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her name is cyn 🌷 (@cynfinite) profile picture
her name is cyn 🌷@cynfiniteSep 11
He’s laughing because he has unlocked the spirit of feeling beautiful and is beside himself.
Vanessa Nguyen Hernández (@hernandez_64876) profile pictureVanessa Nguyen Hernández@hernandez_64876Sep 10
They gave him the Bonita special! 🤭
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SAMANTHA SADE@SAMiiAMAug 23
I gave birth to the cutest most darling baby girl today. Pushed her out in 10 minutes. I’m in awe!
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RK Jackson | Atlanta 🛸
@theerkjAug 4
jacquees be doing anything
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@Blixy_StarrrAug 3
I'm soooo thankful 2be livin my bestest mermie life!!!
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@vsrsusJun 12
The DR Congo arrival fits are pure aura.
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Sofiya Abena Ballin@sofiyaballinApr 21
Looking for this in 2026✨
Sofiya Abena Ballin (@sofiyaballin) profile pictureSofiya Abena Ballin@sofiyaballin19 May 2025
Looking for stories about Juneteenth with a relationship (doesn’t have to be romantic) at the center. RT please 🙏🏾
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Looking for this in 2026✨
Sofiya Abena Ballin (@sofiyaballin) profile pictureSofiya Abena Ballin@sofiyaballin19 May 2025
Looking for stories about Juneteenth with a relationship (doesn’t have to be romantic) at the center. RT please 🙏🏾
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Sofiya Abena Ballin@sofiyaballin19 May 2025
Looking for stories about Juneteenth with a relationship (doesn’t have to be romantic) at the center. RT please 🙏🏾
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My mind on repeat
Sophia ❣️ (@KeruboSk) profile pictureSophia ❣️
@KeruboSkApr 8
Work. Work. Work. Stay hydrated. Go to the dentist. 10,000 steps. “What’s for dinner?” Insurance. Drink water. Pay a bill. Pay a bill. Smile. Credit Score. Check engine light. Go get gas. ALLERGIES! TAXES! STUDENT LOANS! Phone storage full. Email. Email. Apple $12.99. Apple $9.99. Subscriptions. Subscription. Overdraft. Laundry. Fold. Text. Text. Text. Clean the house. “I haven’t seen you in a while.” Doctors appoinment. Hair appoinment. Nail appointment. RENT. WAR! GOVERNMENT! POLITICS! THE PRESIDENT!!
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I feel like I watched a cousin win. I love Ryan Coogler’s personality so much. #Oscar
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@jmkettleMar 2
Friend moved to LA and became 10 times as hot and looks way happier.
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I’m really on life #5 or #7. I can’t tell.
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Rob Milton@therobmiltonFeb 11
- never thought that we would see the day.
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@SheaSerranoFeb 9
YOU COULD SPEAK 0% PERCENT SPANISH AND STILL KNOW BAD BUNNY FUCKING KILLED THAT IF YOUR VIBES ARE POWERFUL THEY TRANSCEND LANGUAGE
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That was a moment for the Caribbean! #SuperBowl2026
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