Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)

What she said

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Lady SH: Where are you from?

Ms Fulani: Sistah Space.

SH: No, where do you come from?

Ms Fulani: We’re based in Hackney.

SH: No, what part of Africa are YOU from?

Ms Fulani: I don’t know, they didn’t leave any records.

SH: Well, you must know where you’re from I spent time in France. Where are you from

Ms Fulani: Here, UK.

SH: No, but what nationalit­y are you?

Ms Fulani: I am born here and am British

SH: No, but where do you really come from, where do your people come from?

Ms Fulani: “My people”, lady, what is this

SH: Oh, I can see I am going to have a challenge getting you to say where you’re from. When did you first come here?

Ms Fulani: Lady! I am a British national, my parents came here in the 50s when...

SH: Oh, I knew we’d get there in the end, you’re Caribbean!

Ms Fulani: No, lady. I am of African heritage, Caribbean descent and British nationalit­y.

SH: Oh, so you’re from…

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