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- BFI identifier436317
- Date1995-01-12 (Television)
- Production countryUnited Kingdom
- Production company
- SynopsisShort film about Tokunbo Odebunmi, who used to be a newscaster and presenter on Nigerian television but who is now a chef, selling the Nigerian delicacy suya from a kiosk in South London. (Synopsis) Tokunbo Odebunmi, a newscaster/presenter from Nigeria is the owner of the Suya spot, a popular fast food kiosk in south London. Finding it impossible to get into his chosen profession, he turns to Suya for a living. The programme illustrates the paradoxical nature of an African immigrant's existence in London. He feels pride in his business achievement but a sense of frustration at being unable to pursue the career he wants. (Synopsis)
- Work historyShort. Shown as part of the SYNCHRO programme.
- Subject
- CreditsDirector: Jolade Pratt
Production Company: Time & Vision Films
Sponsor: Synchro Project Arts Council of England
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Title
Tokunbo Suya (Original)
Category
Non Fiction (Short film)- +Tokunbo Suya
Work - 436317 - 1995-01-12 (Television)
United Kingdom - TV - Non Fiction
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