No Man is an Island

What do the words ‘gone too soon’ mean to you?

For Jade Scott these words are haunting and evoke memories of her father and a generation of black men who, like him, met their deaths prematurely. More than a decade on from his passing Jade speaks to black men about their interior lives. She asks where are the spaces for black men to experience love and care in community - while black fathers reflect on grief and loss in a culture that requires the giving of the body for the survival of the family.

Produced, Written and Presented by Jade Scott

Researcher: Lola Alao

With thanks to Timilehin Adenekan

Contributors: Colin B, Jason Okundaye, Nii Klotey Quaye, Maleek Sankara and the men of Manifest

Sound Design, mixing and mastering: Ali Rezakhani

Tech Producer: Duncan Hannant

Production Mentors: Rebecca Maxted, Zayna Shaikh

Executive Producers: Khaliq Meer, Leanne Alie

Commissioned by BBC Sounds Audio Lab by Khaliq Meer

Artwork: Elisia Brown

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