Title Information
Title
Ngunan Adamu Oral History Interview
Name: Corporate (naf) (authorityURI="http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names.html")
Name Part
Brown University. Ruth J Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice
Role
Role Term: Text (marcrelator)
Creator
Name: Corporate (naf) (valueURI="https://lccn.loc.gov/no2011071875", authorityURI="http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names.html")
Name Part
International Slavery Museum
Role
Role Term: Text (marcrelator)
Creator
Name: Corporate (naf) (valueURI="https://lccn.loc.gov/no2004019836", authorityURI="http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names.html")
Name Part
National Museum of African American History and Culture (U.S.)
Role
Role Term: Text (marcrelator)
Creator
Name: Personal (Local)
Name Part
Brady, Darren
Role
Role Term: Text (marcrelator)
videographer
Name: Personal (Local)
Name Part
Eyo-Thompson, Elliss
Role
Role Term: Text (marcrelator)
interviewer
Name: Personal (Local)
Name Part
Ngunan, Adamu
Role
Role Term: Text (marcrelator)
interviewee
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videos
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oral histories (literary genre)
Abstract: general (displayLabel="Scope and Contents note")
Ngunan Adamu reflects on her identity as a Nigerian Scouser, family histories of resistance in Nigeria, and Liverpool’s role in the transatlantic slave trade. She discusses the legacies of slavery in education and identity, the importance of cultural traditions, and the meanings of freedom and resistance for Black communities in Liverpool. The views and opinions expressed by the speaker(s) do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Global Curatorial Project, Brown University, the National Museum of African American History and Culture, or the project's institutional partners. For questions or concerns please contact library staff at [email protected] or +1-401-863-2146.
Note: acquisition (displayLabel="Immediate form of acquisition")
A2025-025
Note: biographical/historical (displayLabel="Biographical/historical note")
Ngunan Adamu is a dynamic British-Nigerian journalist, radio producer, and entrepreneur known for her work empowering women through media and storytelling. Born in Liverpool, she is the founder of iWoman Academy, a pioneering training programme designed to equip women particularly from underrepresented communities with the skills and confidence to thrive in broadcasting and beyond. With a background at the BBC, Ngunan has produced and presented content that reflects diverse voices and challenges societal norms. Her work bridges journalism, community engagement, and education, with a strong focus on social justice and inclusion. As a speaker and mentor, she advocates for media that represents the realities of all communities and uses storytelling as a tool for empowerment and change. Recognised locally and internationally, Ngunan continues to inspire through her commitment to creating accessible pathways into media for the next generation of women leaders. She is a passionate changemaker reshaping narratives from the grassroots up.
Note: preferredcitation
Ngunan Adamu Oral History Interview, Global Curatorial Project: Unfinished Conversations oral histories and records, Ms.2022.010, Brown University Library
Origin Information
Date Created
45785
Date Created: Start (encoding="w3cdtf", keyDate="yes")
2025
Date Created: End (encoding="w3cdtf")
2025
Place
Place Term: Text (naf) (authorityURI="http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names.html")
Liverpool
Language
Language Term: Code (iso639)
eng
Language Term: Text
English
Physical Description
Extent
1 mov
Extent
00:31:23:00
digitalOrigin
born digital
Access Condition: use and reproduction
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Access Condition: restriction on access
Collection is open for research.
Subject (Local)
Topic
Global Curatorial Project
Subject (LCSH) (authorityURI="http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects.html")
Topic
Liverpool (England)--Social conditions--21st century.
Subject (LCSH) (authorityURI="http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects.html")
Topic
Nigerian-British
Subject (Local)
Topic
Unfinished Conversations
Subject (LCSH) (valueURI="https://lccn.loc.gov/n82068148", authorityURI="http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects.html")
Geographic
England
Subject (LCSH) (valueURI="https://lccn.loc.gov/n80050950", authorityURI="http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects.html")
Geographic
Liverpool (England)
Related Item: Host
Title Information
Title
Global Curatorial Project: Unfinished Conversations oral histories and records
Origin Information
Date Created
2014-2025
Identifier: Local
Ms.2022.010
Location
Physical Location
Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)
URL
https://www.riamco.org/render?eadid=US-RPB-Ms.2022.010
Identifier: Local (displayLabel="filename")
NGUNAN H265 HQ HD
Note (displayLabel="Digital object made available by")
Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts, Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)