In Radio, Rita is one of the regular presenters and contributors on Global Beats, BBC World Service, the flagship music series that features up and coming artists around the globe who have something to say. Rita also presents & is a consultant on Africa: A Journey Into Music BBC 4 TV, a 3 part documentary.

As a DJ, Rita plays the whole spectrum of global music, getting her start on the ‘ones and twos’ at the legendary Mambo Inn club nights in the 1990s, she was part of the exciting revitalization of the world music scene in London. Then, along with colleague, Max Reinhardt, founded the influential, family friendly Pan Afro music and culture session, Mwalimu Express, as well as the pioneering Fela Kuti inspired Shrine club nights, out of which came their ‘live artist meets distressed global beats’ band ‘ The Shrine Synchro System where they work with a variety of artists, including Tony Allen, Eliza Carthy, Shingai Shoniwa, Andy Sheppard and Alabama 3.

Rita also creates soundscapes for theatre companies as well as live soundtracks for silent films.