Favourite Quote | "The conqueror writes history, they came, they conquered and they write. You don't expect the people who came to invade us to tell the truth about us!" Miriam Makeba  

Favourite Hero | Winnie Mandela

Favourite Teacher | None, I hated all my teachers

How many Black Teachers Did You Have | I had one black teacher in secondary school

What Decade Did You start primary School ? | I had to spend most of my early years in hospital, so missed a lot of primary education.

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Favourite Quote | "I am because we are." - Ubuntu philosophy

Favourite Hero | Dr Umar Johnson & Steve Biko

Favourite Teacher | My grade 10-12 history teacher

How many Black Teachers Did You Have | I had many racially black teachers, but in South Africa most of them are classified as ethnically coloured. 

What Decade Did You start primary School ? | 2010's

Why are you a part of BlackStarAcademy? | As a proud African, I'm passionate about empowering black communities and promoting Pan-Africanism. I believe in the mission of BlackStarAcademy to educate and uplift, and I want to contribute my skills and experience to the community. I see BlackStarAcademy as a platform to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from each other, and work together towards a brighter future. 

What Do you do at BlackStarAcademy? |  As the Head of  People & Recruitment at BlackStarAcademy  my role involves attracting, retaining, and nurturing our volunteers and students.. I aim to foster a culture of excellence, inclusivity, and Pan-Africanism among our team members.

Favourite Quote | "Right now it’s: I am not African because I was born in Africa, but because Africa was born in me” - Kwame Nkrumah

Favourite Hero | That would have to be Black Lightning - that show was super corny but it did in fact alter my brain chemistry.

Favourite Teacher | I’m gonna be cheeky and keep this one to myself but I did LOVE my geography teacher Mr Sikuade (SHIK-WA-DAY) he gave us sweets for answering questions and at the end of every class he would say “I think it’s time to call it a Sikuade” - at our very last class, I said it back to him - bless him; pure soul!

How many Black Teachers Did You Have | Not as much as I would like - I wish all of em were lol but definitely at least 10 from reception to Year 13 - not more than 25 (I’ve been to lots of schools and it depends if we are counting learning mentors and TAs)

What Decade Did You start primary School ? | I started primary school in 2009-2010 so we’re gonna say the 2010s for good measure.

Why are you a part of BlackStarAcademy? | It was always my pleasure advocating for myself and my classmates at school so when I saw the opportunity to continue to advocate for young people, I took it! I am very passionate about black love and building our community up and one of the surest ways to do that is through QUALITY education

What Do you do at BlackStarAcademy? | My role is to make sure that everyone feels included in the space and to engage with the students to make sure that their learning environment is the absolute best it can be!

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Favourite Quote | "Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble." —John Lewis

Favourite Hero | Louis Armstrong

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How many Black Teachers Did You Have | 2 :(

What Decade Did You start primary School ? | 90s

Why are you a part of BlackStarAcademy? | Because I believe that as Black adults we need to always give a route to excellence for our Black youth, and having met many like minded people, and having taught before, it only makes sense for me.

What Do you do at BlackStarAcademy? | I’m part of the People Team and help deliver sessions and upcoming debate club

Favourite Quote | "With Confidence, Half the Battle is Won!" Marcus Garvey

Favourite Hero | Nat Turner, Harriet Tubman, My Mum & Grandma, Marcus Garvey.

Favourite Teacher | I didn't have any favourite teachers in school, college or uni! My mum was my favourite teacher (although not necessarily at the time!) 

How many Black Teachers Did You Have | I've never had a Black teacher in formal education. The closet I got to it was a Black Mentor when I was at uni, but that didn't work out.

What Decade Did You start primary School ? | I started primary in the late 70s.

Why are you a part of BlackStarAcademy? | We owe it to our children. Nothing's changed since my childhood, but still we feed our children to the system. This is the least we can do, Especially for parents who can't afford to pay £30+ for private tuition.

What Do YOU do at BlackStarAcademy? | A little bit of everything. I'm an allrounder! 

Favourite Quote | "Know Yourself" a saying often repeated to me whilst growing up. 

Favourite Hero | My Mum & Grandmother also my Uncs he provides the space for me to ask anything with no repercussions.

Favourite Teacher | I didn't have a favourite teacher but I did enjoy my primary school I have very strong memories of that place so it must have made somewhat of an impact on who I am today.

How many Black Teachers Did You Have | I had 1 black teacher in the UK during secondary school. Ms. Jones taught maths, she was from Jamaica.

What Decade Did You start primary School ? | I started primary school in the mid 80s.

Why are you a part of BlackStarAcademy? |  It has always been one of my aspirations to share, learn & elevate the next generation. The past connects the present to bring about the future. Our children deserve an education that empowers and uplifts them to be Proud of being Black Unapologetically.

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