There are moments in life that make you beam with pride, and today is one of them—my twin brother has officially completed his book! Watching him transform an idea into a tangible piece of art has been nothing short of inspiring, and it will be released in 17th April 2025.
This book is more than just words on a page; it’s a reflection of his passion, dedication, and the countless late nights he spent writing, rewriting, and perfecting his craft. While I’ve had the privilege of witnessing his journey up close, and now the world gets to share in the brilliance of his work.
What makes this milestone even more special is that as twins, we’ve always cheered each other on. From childhood dreams to adult ambitions, we’ve been each other’s biggest supporters. Today is no exception—I’m celebrating not just as a sibling but as his proudest fan.
To my brother: Congratulations on this incredible achievement! Your talent and hard work have paid off, and I know this is just the beginning of an amazing literary journey.
For anyone reading this, I highly encourage you to check out his book We Were There—it’s a masterpiece worth exploring. Here's to chasing dreams and turning them into reality - more information below!
We Were There is about a Black Britain that for too long has been unknown and unexplored – the one that exists beyond London.
From the late 1970s to the early 1990s Britain was in tumult: rocked by Margaret Thatcher’s radical economic policy, the rise of the National Front, widespread civil unrest. With anti-immigration policies in the political mainstream, Black lives were on the frontline of a racial reckoning. But it was also a time of unrivalled Black cultural creation, organising and resistance. This was the crucible in which modern Britain came into existence.
We Were There brings into the spotlight for the first time extraordinary Black lives in once-rich cities now home to failing industries: the foundries of Birmingham, the docks of Liverpool and Cardiff, the mills of Bradford. We are in Wigan, Wolverhampton, Manchester and the green expanse of the British countryside. We meet feminists and Rastafarians, academics and pan-Africanists, environmental campaigners and rugby-league superstars; witness landmark campaigns against miscarriages of justice; encounter radical groups of artists and pioneering thinkers; tread dancefloors that hosted Northern Soul all-nighters and the birth of Acid House.
Together, these voices and stories rewrite our idea of Black British culture. London was only ever part of the picture – We Were There is about incorporating a vastly broader range of Black Britons into the fabric of our national story.
Alive with energy and purpose, We Were There decisively expands our sense of who we are. Confronting, joyful and thrilling, this is a profoundly important new portrait of modern Britain.
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