Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
What she said
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…