![]() ![]() Akala is a huge talent and a proven success in a multitude of areas and I couldn’t be happier that we will be bringing this vital series to the BBC Three audience.” exploring this and fresh ideas further with audiences globally.”įiona Campbell, Controller, BBC Three, says: “This landmark series promises to dispel myths and common misconceptions around race, class and empire in a digestible manner. This is going to be a bit of an epic journey for me. ![]() ![]() My ambition is to do something similar with this TV series. It is being produced by Akala’s production company Immovable and long-time producing partner Greenacre Films.Īkala says: “When I was writing Natives, I wanted to try and show how race, class and power dynamics impact the lives of everyday people – these issues affect us all in complicated and chaotic ways, which is why I wanted to contextualise my life and my experiences with the history of Britain and the British Empire that shapes the world we live in today. Inspired by his bestselling book, Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire, the series will combine the story of Akala’s own personal journey of self-discovery with an immersive exploration of issues of race, class and empire and how they affect the lives of young people today. ![]() BBC3 has commissioned a new documentary series from hip-hop artist, author and social entrepreneur Akala, entitled Akala: Race, Class and Empire (w/t). ![]()
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