Tokunbo Suya (Original title)
Date: 12 January 1995 (Television)Country: United KingdomDirector: Jolade Pratt
Synopsis: Short 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.
Subjects: Black people, London
TV Transmissions
Date: 12 January 1995Broadcast channel: ITVCountry: United KingdomLocal - Colour - Sound
Date: 12 January 1995 (Television)Country: United KingdomDirector: Jolade Pratt
Synopsis: Short 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.
Subjects: Black people, London
TV Transmissions
Date: 12 January 1995Broadcast channel: ITVCountry: United KingdomLocal - Colour - Sound
Credits
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Production Company: Time & Vision Films, Sponsor: Synchro Project Arts Council of England, Associate Sponsor: Carlton Television, Producer: Charles Thompson, Photography: Ian Watts, On-line Editor: Diane Bernhardt, Off-line Editor: Jolade Pratt