Chiedu Oraka is 28 years old. He was born and raised in North Hull and is of Nigerian descent. He has been a musician for the past six years and also works within pastoral support in a local secondary school. Chiedu gives a perspective of being a Black child growing up in North Hull. He talks candidly about the values instilled in him that have helped him find his place in the world.

This interview was recorded as part of the ‘African Stories – Contemporary Voices’ project. You can read a full transcript of this interview over on the African Stories website by clicking here.