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Award-winning actor, writer, and all-around powerhouse Gbemisola Ikumelo joins Mo Gilligan for a wide-ranging and heartfelt conversation about her creative journey. From growing up in East London to studying in Edinburgh, founding a youth drama company, and earning multiple BAFTAs, Gbemisola reflects on the triumphs and challenges that shaped her. She opens up about facing racism, starting out in sketch comedy with Famalam, starring in A League of Their Own and Black Ops, and the importance of building spaces for underrepresented talent. Funny, vulnerable, and sharply insightful — this episode is a celebration of grit, growth, and purpose.
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Award-winning actor, writer, and all-around powerhouse Gbemisola Ikumelo joins Mo Gilligan for a wide-ranging and heartfelt conversation about her creative journey. From growing up in East London to studying in Edinburgh, founding a youth drama company, and earning multiple BAFTAs, Gbemisola reflects on the triumphs and challenges that shaped her. She opens up about facing racism, starting out in sketch comedy with Famalam, starring in A League of Their Own and Black Ops, and the importance of building spaces for underrepresented talent. Funny, vulnerable, and sharply insightful — this episode is a celebration of grit, growth, and purpose.
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