Mahalapye

Meet Baby.  She came to London in 1986 from Mahalapye, a town in Botswana after her mother decided her little girl ought to be in receipt of a British education. She has since carved out a successful career for herself in make-up artistry and raised a family in the capital.  Listen to her describe the contrasting landscape between the town of her birth and the big city,  why London feels so small (yes, you read that right),  her views on community and how Batswana cultural ethics continue to influence her everyday existence in London.  You'll also hear about her surprise encounter on a London street with Maya Angelou.