• Settling In The Second City

  • Jun 29 2022
  • Length: 49 mins
  • Podcast

Settling In The Second City

  • Summary

  • Settling in a new country is a daunting task - new migrants must quickly adjust to a new culture, new language, new people and a new way of life. In this episode, Shenaz Petkar and Tameka Beckford share their experiences of settling in the second city. We also speak with Dr Yemisi Akinbobola, senior lecturer in media and culture at Birmingham City University. She discusses the British Empire’s impact on the development of Commonwealth countries. She also touches on the devastating impact centuries of colonialism has had on women’s rights in Africa.Commonwealth Stories is a Laudable production by Birmingham Live.This episode was written and hosted by Nathan Clarke, Anisah Vasta and Aida Fofana.Produced, edited and narrated by Matt Millard.Title music by KIOKO.Read more about the 2022 Commonwealth Games and sign up to our free newsletter here - www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/commonwealth-games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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