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Aniefiok Ekpoudom

Writer and journalist who co-hosted the Intelligence Squared event with Gary Younge.

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Feb 24, 2025 • 27min

Innit innit boys and Super Eagles: how Nigerian Londoners found their identity through football

Aniefiok Ekpoudom, a talented writer, reads a poignant narrative about Nigerian Londoners and their deep connection to football. He discusses the challenges faced by the Nigerian diaspora in the 1980s, bridging identities torn by colonialism and war. Through football legends like John Fashanu and Jay-Jay Okocha, he illustrates how these athletes became symbols of pride and connection for many. The conversation reveals how football has shaped community ties and personal identity among British Nigerians navigating their dual heritage.
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Jan 19, 2024 • 38min

Aniefiok Ekpoudom, "Where We Come From: Rap, Home & Hope in Modern Britain" (Faber and Faber, 2024)

Aniefiok Ekpoudom, a freelance writer and storyteller from South London, discusses his book 'Where We Come From: Rap, Home & Hope in Modern Britain'. The book explores the struggles and triumphs of UK Rap and Grime music in South London, South Wales, and the Midlands, and highlights the importance of music, culture, and place in modern British society. Topics include the origins of UK rap and grime, the connection between reggae music and grime, the evolution of music in Birmingham, the Welsh rap group Ashford Boyz, the life and music of rapper Cadet, and exploring other mediums to capture different aspects of British culture.