This series of podcasts features snippets from oral interviews from the Everyday Muslim Archive and Heritage Initiative’s; The Heritage Story of Black British Muslims in London Project. Its aim is to document and archive the everyday memories and lived experiences of the diverse black British Muslim communities in London from the 1950s to the present day.
Friendship in 1960s London
Saadat Yusuf arrived in London in 1965 from Nigeria to join her husband who was studying Law at university. Here she recalls one of the first friendships she made when she first arrived with a neighbour who lived opposite her.
On Identity
Bilal Ali Hugh talks about how he identifies himself and the reasons he does so.
Coming to the UK
Taiwo Ali joined her husband who was posted to London for work. Here she recalls how she felt about leaving Nigeria and its effects on her career as a doctor.
Leaving Sudan for London
Amir Kabashi came to London in the 1990’s at the age of eight. Here he recalls leaving Sudan and his impressions of Heathrow Airport.
Cash Crew and Mecca 2 Medina
Rakin Fetuga was one of the founding members Cash Crew and the Islamic hop hop group Mecca2Medina. Here Rakin recalls how through their music they explored and tackled many social issues affecting people both within British Muslim communities and wider society.
Releasing a Single & Touring with Merlin and Neneh Cherry
Writer and nasheed artist Ali Kamara recalls his first reggae/hip hop single which was released and taken on by the famous Jetstar Records and dancing on stage for Merlin and Neneh Cherry.
A 15th Birthday
Raimat Ali came to Nigeria after her father was posted to London for work. Here she recalls her 15th birthday which happened to be the day she left Nigeria for London.
Childhood Food Memories
Sheila Nortley talks of her favourite foods that encapsulate her childhood on London.
Leaving Sudan for London
Amir Kabashi came to London in the 1990’s at the age of eight. Here he recalls leaving Sudan and his impressions of Heathrow Airport.
