Common Ground with Nimco Ali

9. Tinie Tempah

In this episode Nimco speaks to rapper and artist Tinie Tempah. They discuss relationships and what their culture means for future generations. They also discuss their inclusion in the African community both in the UK and on the African continent. Tinie looks at how development in Africa continues to grow and how that helps him navigate his own identity.

Nimco Ali is a leading campaigner, activist and writer, as well as an independent government advisor on tackling violence against women and girls. 

Each week Nimco will speak to commentators, celebrities and politicians as they aim to find common ground on the issues that matter to them both.

Nimco is also CEO and founder of The Five Foundation, the global partnership to end female genital mutilation (FGM). In 2010, she co-founded Daughters of Eve, a non-profit organisation which works to protect girls and young women who are at risk from FGM.

Follow Nimco on Twitter: @NimkoAli