Best Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage Podcasts (2025)

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Annie Yellowe Palma 4:35

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Annie Yellowe Palma was interested in understanding racism as a form of learned behaviour. As a writer and poet, she used her creativity to raise the profile of Black people living in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Speakers: Pawlet Brookes and Georgina Payne. Music by NWAKKEBy Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage

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Betty Campbell MBE 11:30

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Pawlet Brookes speaks with Rachel Clarke and Michelle Campbell-Davis, Betty Campbell's granddaughters. Listen as they discuss Campbell's legacy as the first Black headteacher in Wales and the life lessons they have learnt from her achievements. Music by NWAKKE.By Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage

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Kathy Williams MBE OLY 13:29

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Kathy Williams as they discuss her journey with two distinct disciplines: artistic gymnastics and dance. Listen as Williams talks through her personal journey of being the first Black female artistic gymnast to represent Great Britain at the Olympics and how her organisation RJC Dance is helping the young communities of to…

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Pamela Campbell-Morris 15:42

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An archival interview with Pawlet Brookes and Pamela Campbell-Morris from the 2017 project, Lost Legends: 30 Years of Black History Month. Listen as Campbell-Morris describes her community work and her visions for the future of Black History Month in Leicester. Music by NWAKKE.By Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage

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Professor Lisa-Dionne Morris 18:38

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Lisa-Dionne Morris, as they discuss her work as a Professor within the School of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Leeds. Listen as Morris describes identifying unmet needs and how this influences her decision making, what she is proud of about herself and the life lessons she has picked up along her journey. Mus…

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Olive Morris 27:21

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Pawlet Brookes speaks with Beverley Bryan as they discuss the life, work and legacy of Olive Morris. Listen as Bryan describes the work of Morris as an anti-racist, feminist and housing rights activist, their work together with the British Black Panthers and The Black Women's Group and how she hopes Morris will be remembered. Music by NWAKKE.…

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Patti Flynn 12:40

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Patti Flynn was not only a Cardiff legend for her international music career but also for her nearly three decade long fight for better recognition of Black History in Wales. Listen as Pawlet Brookes describes some of her life achievements and as Professor Uzo Iwobi, who worked with her during her campaigning years, remembers hearing the news of Fl…

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Yvette Philbert 17:12

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Yvette Philbert, Peace Ambassador for the World Humanitarian Organisation for Peace and Equity. Listen as Philbert describes the importance of faith, patience and serenity and how this has guided her along her journey so far. Music by NWAKKE.By Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage

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Gina Samuel-Richards 18:17

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Gina Samuel-Richards, Family Law Solicitor and co owner of AGR Law. From the impact she has made on young people in the early stages of their law practice to the life lessons she has picked up along her way listen as Samuel-Richards describes her journey and her visions for the future. Music by NWAKKE.…

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Evelyn Dove 6:47

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An internationally recognised contralto singer and star, Evelyn Dove left an unforgettable mark in musical theatre, radio and performance. Listen as Pawlet Brookes talks through Dove's legacy and hear her 1939 recording of 'My Heart Belongs to Daddy'. Music Licensing through PRS/PPL. Podcast music by NWAKKE.…

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Roshini Kempadoo 20:44

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Roshini Kempadoo as they discuss Kempadoo's journey as a scholar, cultural activist, photographer and media artist. Listen as Kempadoo discusses photography in the archive and the importance of bringing about change. Music by NWAKKE.By Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage

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Winifred Atwell 6:45

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Winifred Atwell was a renowned pianist, captivating audiences from around the world. Her fame led to her becoming the highest selling pianist of her time and the first Black artist to reach no.1 in the UK singles chart. Listen as Pawlet Brookes shares some of Atwell's achievements and to hear her legacy through a recording of her playing Black and …

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Cathy Tyson 26:43

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Pawlet Brookes speaks to Cathy Tyson as they discuss Tyson’s journey as an actress and director. Listen as Tyson discusses the influence history has had on her practice, some of the lessons she has learnt and the inspirations behind her work. Music by NWAKKEBy Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage

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Baroness Lola Young OBE 25:45

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Forming a unique crossover with BlackInk magazine, Pawlet Brookes interviews Baroness Lola Young where they discuss Young's journey within cultural politics. Listen as Young describes the links between creativity and cultural practices as well as the bills she has put forward and sponsored within the House of Lords. Music by NWAKKE.…

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Ruby Turner MBE 7:58

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Ruby Turner, R&B and soul singer, songwriter and performer. Listen as Turner describes particular inspirations that influenced her journey, what makes her proud and what music means to her. Music by NWAKKE.By Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage

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Professor Bertha Ochieng 31:16

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Bertha Ochieng as they discuss her research in integrated health and social care particularly in Black women and families in all stages of their lives. Listen as Ochieng describes her passion for community engagement and the importance of supporting each other along our journeys. Music by NWAKKE…

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Elsie Owusu OBE RA RIBA FRSA 36:15

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Elsie Owusu where they discuss her journey as an architect. Listen as Owusu talks through architecture as a people centered process and how her experiences have influenced who she is today. Music by NWAKKEBy Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage

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Reverend Eve Pitts 27:22

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Reverend Eve Pitts as they discuss navigating life as the first Black female priest of the Church of England. Listen as Pitts describes her journey with spirituality and the different communities she has served. Music by NWAKKEBy Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage

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Griselda Togobo 20:41

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Griselda Togobo where they discuss Togobo's work in championing and elevating women's voices. Listen as Togobo describes her passion within STEM, the major influences in her life and the importance of staying open minded. Music by NWAKKE.By Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage

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SuAndi OBE D’Litt D’Art FRSL 22:54

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Pawlet Brookes talks with SuAndi where they discuss her work within the arts as a performance poet. Listen as SuAndi describes her journey within her writing and how her life experiences have impacted her work. Music by NWAKKE. Please be advised that this episode contains reference to racist language.…

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Leonora Stapleton 11:59

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Pawlet Brookes speaks with Sharon Watson where they discuss Leonora Stapleton's journey within the dance industry. From Watson's early memories of Stapleton to her international dance work, listen as Watson recalls some of her favourite memories of Stapleton and the legacy she has left behind. Music by NWAKKE.…

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Selasi Setufe MBE 20:32

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Selasi Setufe, Co-Founder and Director of Black Females in Architecture. Listen as Setufe describes navigating her journey within the built environment industry, the importance of creating networks and some of the life lessons she has picked up along her way. Music by NWAKKE.…

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Jessie Margaret Soga LRAM 14:22

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Grace Lee (SOME.GAL), the visual artist who produced the portrait for Jessie M. Soga. Listen as Lee discusses her journey of creating a portrait for a posthumous sitter with no known images and the importance of making the hidden history of Soga as a suffragette and an artist, visible. Music by NWAKKE…

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Samenua Sesher OBE 22:11

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Pawlet Brookes speaks with Samenua Sesher, Founder and Director of the Museum of Colour. Listen as Sesher describes navigating arts management across multiple art practices and some of the life lessons she has picked up along her journey. Music by NWAKKE.By Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage

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Fanny Eaton 7:34

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Fanny Eaton is the only known Black muse of the Pre-Raphaelite brotherhood of the mid-Nineteenth century. Her life is a celebration of the beauty of the Black body, but one that has been depicted under the white gaze. Credit: ‘Fanny Eaton, the Jamaican Pre-Raphaelite Muse!’ by Jackie Kay © 2024, Jackie Kay. Used by permission of The Wylie Agency Lt…

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Sharon Watson MBE DL 17:14

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Sharon Watson, CEO and Principal of Northern School of Contemporary Dance. Listen as Watson describes her journey as a dance artist, from her major influences to her proudest moments in both life and work. Music by NWAKKEBy Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage

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Liz Pemberton 25:32

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Liz Pemberton, founder of The Black Nursery Manager. Listen as Pemberton talks about the importance of anti-racism training in early years settings and her reasons for taking action and starting The Black Nursery Manager training and consulting. Music by NWAKKE.By Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage

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Dr Victoria Showunmi 24:17

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Victoria Showunmi as they discuss her research around Black feminism and intersectionality. Listen as Showunmi describes her experiences with professional jelousy and her visions for empowering Black women and girls in her current work and in the future. Music by NWAKKE.By Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage

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Leila Hassan Howe 19:00

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Leila Hassan Howe as they discuss her pioneering activism for the Black and immigration communities in Britain. Listen as Hassan Howe describes her change-making contributions to Britain and how her work with her late husband Darcus Howe has impacted communities today. Music by NWAKKE.…

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Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah CBE 16:13

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, clean air advocate. Listen as Adoo-Kissi-Debrah describes her journey in seeking justice for her daughter who lost her life to a fatal asthma attack linked with air pollution and the change she strives for. Music by NWAKKE

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Josie Woods 33:31

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Ralph Moore, Josie Woods' son. Listen as Moore describes the fond memories of her touring as a dancer, her teaching and how her activism impacted the arts and his life. Music by NWAKKE.By Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage

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Lilian Bader 10:19

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Lilian Bader was one of the first Black Women to join the British armed forces. Navigating racism to serve with the Women's Auxiliary Air Force. Her story is brought to life through readings from her memoirs. Narrated by Pawlet Brookes. Lilian Bader is voiced by Tasmin Evans. Music by NWAKKE.By Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage

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Dame Cleo Laine DBE 26:38

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Jacqui Dankworth, Cleo Laine's daughter. Listen as Dankworth describes some of her favourite memories of her mother, the life lessons she has learnt from her and her reputation in the music industry. Music by NWAKKE.By Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage

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Kath Locke 25:01

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Bolaji Laurance, Kath Locke's son as they discuss her legacy in Manchester. Listen as Laurance describes some of his favourite memories of his mother, the life lessons he has learnt from her and the impact she had on the local community. Music by NWAKKE.By Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage

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Una Marson 8:11

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Una Marson was the first Black female producer for the BBC, her creativity, passion and deep-rooted love for her Jamaican heritage shines through her work. Listen as Pawlet Brookes describes Marson's trailblazing journey, plus an extract from her programme Hello! West Indies and a reading of her poem Little Brown Girl. Hello! West Indies extract © …

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Rt Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin CD MBE KHC Bishop of Dover 19:55

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Right Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin Bishop of Dover. Listen as Bishop Rose discusses her journey with faith, her visions for the future and some of the life lessons she has used along her way. Music by NWAKKE.By Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage

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Stella Kanu 28:43

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Stella Kanu, the CEO at Shakespeare's Globe. Listen as Kanu shares the major influences in her life and her ambition to always choose joy. Music by NWAKKE.By Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage

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Professor Olivette Otele FRHistS FLSW 13:13

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Olivette Otele as they discuss her work in History and memory studies. She is the first Black woman to be appointed to a professorial chair in History in the UK. Listen as Otele shares the influence of her grandmother on her life and some of the life lessons she has learnt. Music by NWAKKE.…

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Lisa Williams 17:24

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Lisa Williams as they discuss Williams' journey through literature. Listen as Williams describes her love for history and how this has influenced her teaching and writing alongside her visions and plans for the future. Music by NWAKKEBy Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage

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Claudia Jones 4:19

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Claudia Jones dedicated her life to the advancement of Black women's rights and the development of public and political consciousness in Black British communities. Listen as Pawlet Brookes describes the work of Jones and the impact it has had today as well as a reading of one of her poems, 'There Are Some Things One Always Remembers' (1958). Speake…

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Clary Salandy 31:04

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Clary Salandy as they discuss Carnival. From Salandy's own organisation, Mahogany, and the impact it has had on communities to her hopes for Carnival in the future, listen as Salandy discusses her own journey and her relationship with Carnival. Music by NWAKKEBy Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage

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Dr Geraldine Connor MMus LRSM DipEd 16:54

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Clary Salandy, friend and colleague of Geraldine Connor, as they discuss Connor's legacy in the theatre, music and arts industries. Listen as Salandy recalls favourite memories of working with Connor, the lessons she has learnt and as how she hopes Connor will be remembered. Music by NWAKKE.…

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Hermon and Heroda Berhane 25:34

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Hermon and Heroda Berhane as they discuss their activism as Black Deaf women. Listen as they describe their aspirations within the fashion industry and their visions for the future.By Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage

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Gertrude Paul 35:34

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Heather Paul, Gertrude Paul's daughter as they discuss her mother's journey through teaching and activism. Listen as Heather describes some of the stories from her mother and the impact she has had on Black communities in the North of England, from being the first Black head teacher in Leeds to being one of the founders of…

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Sandra Pollock OBE DL 15:11

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Sandra Pollock as they discuss Pollock's journey through leadership. Listen as Pollock talks through the importance of creating networks of support and celebration for Black women and her visions for the future. Music by NWAKKEBy Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage

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Josette Simon OBE 21:39

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Josette Simon where they discuss the winding path Simon has taken along her career as an actress. Listen as Simon describes the obstacles she has had to overcome, what she is proud of about herself and her visions for the future. Music by NWAKKEBy Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage

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Gaynor Legall 20:33

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Gaynor Legall as they discuss working within history and heritage. Listen as Legall discusses some of the influential organisations she has helped build in Wales and the impact her work has had on the local community. Music by NWAKKE

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Elvy Morton 19:07

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Elvy Morton as they discuss Morton's journey in moving to the UK. Listen as Morton describes her initial perceptions around her experience in life and work within the UK as well as some of the life lessons she has picked up along her way. Music by NWAKKE

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Carol Leeming MBE FRSA 10:08

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Carol Leeming where they discuss Leeming's journey as a multi-disciplinary artist and the importance of being creative. Listen as Leeming described the major influences in her life, her proudest moments and visions for the future. Music by NWAKKE.

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Ify Iwobi 23:27

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Pawlet Brookes talks with Ify Iwobi where they discuss Iwobi's journey in becoming the first Welsh Nigerian Musician to have nine consecutive A-List tracks on BBC Radio Wales. Listen as Iwobi discusses her processes in producing music and some of the life lessons she has picked up along her journey so far. Music by NWAKKE…

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