Akala is a rapper, who through his music, activism and writing are confronting issues of race and class that are at the heart of the legacy of the British Empire.

Our guest today has spoken at writers festivals, addressed the prestigious Oxford Union, done viral Ted Talks, written for rags as high flying as The Guardian and The Independent and researched history all around the world. 

Akala joins Joey on Out of the Box today to discuss his childhood, street violence and race.

Producers: Bre Jones and Nicole De Palo

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