Njambi Mcgrath - Black Black [Njambi Mcgrath]

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First World Problems

20231011

Kenyan-born comedian Njambi McGrath exposes the devastating impact of British colonisers on her grandmother's life and how the legacy of racism affects her own life in the UK today.

Originally from Kenya but living in London with her white husband and British children for over a decade, Njambi McGrath finds herself in a tricky position, quite literally in bed with the coloniser!

Exploring the past to find answers for the present, she compares her grandmother's life under imperialist Britain, with the rise of Nazism and fascism, to her own political climate... with Nazism, and fascism once again on the rise.

With a penchant for incisive one-liners, she challenges our ideas about race and progress and takes on everything from colonialism and culture wars, to coronations and the church.

In this episode, Njambi details the arrival of the British colonisers and the immediate impact it had on her grandmother's generation. With some dark humour, she tells stories of the introduction of concentration camps and forced labour and compares them to the cruelty she faced herself as a child in boarding school, and the legacy of racism which has affected her closest relationships to this day.

Kenyan-born comedian Njambi McGrath's dark take on colonialism's long scar.

Kenyan-born comedian Njambi McGrath's fascinating take on living in Britain.

The White Man's Burden

20231018

Comedian Njambi McGrath considers how language, education and religion were all weaponised by the British colonisers, obliterating their narrative.

Originally from Kenya but living in London with her white husband and British children for over a decade, Njambi McGrath finds herself in a tricky position, quite literally in bed with the coloniser!

With a penchant for incisive one-liners, she challenges our ideas about race and progress and takes on everything from colonialism and culture wars, to coronations and the church.

Kenyan-born comedian Njambi McGrath's dark take on colonialism's long scar.

Kenyan-born comedian Njambi McGrath's fascinating take on living in Britain.

Kenyan-born comedian Njambi McGrath considers how language, education and religion were all weaponised by the British colonisers, obliterating their narrative.

\u201cwhere Are You Really From?''

20231025

In this episode, Njambi challenges preconceptions of her homeland and people, with a darkly comedic lesson on the Kenyan customs and traditions obliterated by colonialism.

She also examines the links between capitalism and racism, the image of Britain in Kenya, and ponders the true meaning of ‘commonwealth' as the coronation dust settles.

Originally from Kenya but living in London with her white husband and British children for over a decade, Njambi McGrath finds herself quite literally in bed with her coloniser!

In this series she compares her grandmother's life under imperialist Britain, with the rise of Nazism and fascism, to her own political climate... with Nazism, and fascism once again on the rise.

Kenyan-born Njambi McGrath's darkly comedic take on the echoes of colonialism.

Kenyan-born comedian Njambi McGrath's fascinating take on living in Britain.

A Hostile Environment

20231101

Njambi McGrath details her experience of living as an immigrant and black woman in the UK, where the legacy of colonialism casts a long shadow. She also offers a unique perspective and critique of current policies around freedom of movement, and of human rights records.

Originally from Kenya but living in London with her white husband and British children for over a decade, Njambi finds herself quite literally in bed with her coloniser!

This series she compares her grandmother's life under imperialist Britain, with the rise of Nazism and fascism, to her own political climate... with Nazism, and fascism once again on the rise.

Kenyan-born comedian Njambi McGrath's dark take on the echoes of colonialism.

Kenyan-born comedian Njambi McGrath's fascinating take on living in Britain.

Njambi shares her experience as a black woman and immigrant in the UK today, with colonialism casting a long shadow.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
01	First World Problems	20231011	Kenyan-born comedian Njambi McGrath exposes the devastating impact of British colonisers on her grandmother's life and how the legacy of racism affects her own life in the UK today. Originally from Kenya but living in London with her white husband and British children for over a decade, Njambi McGrath finds herself in a tricky position, quite literally in bed with the coloniser! Exploring the past to find answers for the present, she compares her grandmother's life under imperialist Britain, with the rise of Nazism and fascism, to her own political climate... with Nazism, and fascism once again on the rise. With a penchant for incisive one-liners, she challenges our ideas about race and progress and takes on everything from colonialism and culture wars, to coronations and the church. In this episode, Njambi details the arrival of the British colonisers and the immediate impact it had on her grandmother's generation. With some dark humour, she tells stories of the introduction of concentration camps and forced labour and compares them to the cruelty she faced herself as a child in boarding school, and the legacy of racism which has affected her closest relationships to this day. Kenyan-born comedian Njambi McGrath's dark take on colonialism's long scar. Kenyan-born comedian Njambi McGrath's fascinating take on living in Britain.
02	The White Man's Burden	20231018	Comedian Njambi McGrath considers how language, education and religion were all weaponised by the British colonisers, obliterating their narrative. Originally from Kenya but living in London with her white husband and British children for over a decade, Njambi McGrath finds herself in a tricky position, quite literally in bed with the coloniser! Exploring the past to find answers for the present, she compares her grandmother's life under imperialist Britain, with the rise of Nazism and fascism, to her own political climate... with Nazism, and fascism once again on the rise. With a penchant for incisive one-liners, she challenges our ideas about race and progress and takes on everything from colonialism and culture wars, to coronations and the church. Kenyan-born comedian Njambi McGrath's dark take on colonialism's long scar. Kenyan-born comedian Njambi McGrath's fascinating take on living in Britain. Kenyan-born comedian Njambi McGrath considers how language, education and religion were all weaponised by the British colonisers, obliterating their narrative.
03	\u201cwhere Are You Really From?''	20231025	In this episode, Njambi challenges preconceptions of her homeland and people, with a darkly comedic lesson on the Kenyan customs and traditions obliterated by colonialism. She also examines the links between capitalism and racism, the image of Britain in Kenya, and ponders the true meaning of ‘commonwealth' as the coronation dust settles. Originally from Kenya but living in London with her white husband and British children for over a decade, Njambi McGrath finds herself quite literally in bed with her coloniser! In this series she compares her grandmother's life under imperialist Britain, with the rise of Nazism and fascism, to her own political climate... with Nazism, and fascism once again on the rise. Kenyan-born Njambi McGrath's darkly comedic take on the echoes of colonialism. Kenyan-born comedian Njambi McGrath's fascinating take on living in Britain.
04	A Hostile Environment	20231101	Njambi McGrath details her experience of living as an immigrant and black woman in the UK, where the legacy of colonialism casts a long shadow. She also offers a unique perspective and critique of current policies around freedom of movement, and of human rights records. Originally from Kenya but living in London with her white husband and British children for over a decade, Njambi finds herself quite literally in bed with her coloniser! This series she compares her grandmother's life under imperialist Britain, with the rise of Nazism and fascism, to her own political climate... with Nazism, and fascism once again on the rise. Kenyan-born comedian Njambi McGrath's dark take on the echoes of colonialism. Kenyan-born comedian Njambi McGrath's fascinating take on living in Britain. Njambi shares her experience as a black woman and immigrant in the UK today, with colonialism casting a long shadow.