{"title":"Jimi Famurewa","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection featuring the insightful works of Jimi Famurewa. Known for his compelling exploration of contemporary societal issues, Famurewa offers a unique lens on topics often overshadowed by mainstream narratives. His work seamlessly bridges the gap between personal narratives and broader social themes, making them a must-read for anyone interested in the intricate fabric of today’s world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFamurewa's book \u003cem\u003eSettlers\u003c\/em\u003e is a remarkable addition to the Science \u0026amp; Nature category. It dives into the complex realities of immigration and integration, offering readers a thought-provoking exploration of how these dynamics shape modern societies. With a blend of engaging storytelling and meticulous research, \u003cem\u003eSettlers\u003c\/em\u003e challenges readers to rethink their perceptions and encourages a deeper understanding of the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmbark on a journey through Famurewa's eloquent prose and gain new perspectives with each turn of the page. Whether you're a seasoned reader of social commentary or new to this genre, Jimi Famurewa's works offer valuable insights and enriching discussions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"settlers-by-jimi-famurewa-9781472991577","title":"Settlers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the rapper Stormzy bounded onto the stage at 2019’s Glastonbury Festival—spring-heeled and indomitable in a Banksy-designed stab-vest—it was an indisputable moment of triumph. But it wasn’t merely a significant victory for grime music or Black culture in the United Kingdom. It was the culmination of a modern immigrant success story that had been building for at least half a century. For here, in the form of a 26-year-old second-generation British-Ghanaian from South Norwood, was evidence that a specific kind of Black African Londoner had ascended to the top of the cultural hierarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a story that begins not with the 'Windrush Generation' of Caribbean immigrants to Britain, but with post-1960s arrivals from African countries like Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, and Congo. Some came from former British colonies in the wake of newfound independence; others seeking prosperity and an English education for their children. Now, in the 2020s, their descendants have unleashed a tidal wave of creativity and cultural production stretching from Lambeth to Lagos, Islington to the Ivory Coast. Daniel Kaluuya and Skepta; John Boyega and Christine Ohuruogu; David Adjaye and Lil’ Simz; Idris Elba and Edward Enninful—everywhere you look, across the fields of sport, business, fashion, the arts, and beyond, there are people wielding huge influence who were raised in African families largely governed by the same immutable traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eSettlers\u003c\/em\u003e, Jimi Famurewa, a British-Nigerian journalist, journeys into the hidden yet vibrant world of African London. Seeking to understand the ties that bind African Londoners together and link them with their home countries, he visits their places of worship, sits down at their dinner tables and restaurants, visits queer Afrobeat club nights, attends African Saturday schools, attempts to learn their languages and listens to their stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut this isn’t just a book of reportage and pleasant conversation with energetic, diverse Londoners. Jimi also uncovers a darker side, of racial discrimination between whites and blacks and, less well-known, between Africans and Caribbeans. He investigates the troublesome practice of ‘farming’ in which young Black Nigerians were farmed out to white British foster parents, and reveals the friction between more conservative African customs and those of modern Londoners at the 'limits of tradition'. This is a vivid new portrait of London as most of us have never seen her before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854826950892,"sku":"9781472991577","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/b3f92836da3cc56d887a2a4b835295c5.jpg?v=1759264309"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jimi-famurewa.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}