Quick Info
| Profession | Historian, writer, broadcaster, and film-maker |
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| Nationality | British-Nigerian |
| Date of Birth | 05/01/1970 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | David Adetayo Olusoga |
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| Known For | Historical documentaries, books on empire, slavery, race, and British history |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Field of Study | History and journalism |
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Personal Life
| Raised In | Gateshead, England |
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| Parentage | Born to a Nigerian father and a British mother |
Family
| Father | Nigerian |
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| Mother | British |
Career
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| Honours | OBE |
| Other Information | Has presented BBC history documentaries and written for major UK publications |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in Lagos and later moved to the UK as a child | |
| 2. Studied history before moving into broadcasting | |
| 3. Has focused much of his work on slavery, empire, race, and Black British history |
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