Growing up in Saudi Arabia, Hanan was always made feel different due to her Somali heritage. But with a civil war raging back home, her family had nowhere else to go. After eventually being granted asylum in Ireland, she followed her dreams of becoming a filmmaker, and now works to document the culture and heritage of her homeland.

First broadcast on 103.2 Dublin City FM and funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television Licence Fee.

Producers: Bjorn Mac Giolla & Rob Flynn

Composer: Haku Yeo

Sound Edit & Mix: Rob Flynn

Artwork: Chris Flynn

For more information, please visit www.robflynnsound.com/resident 

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Growing up in Nigeria, David was always aware of the risks he faced as a mixed-race kid. So at 17, he travelled to London and sought asylum. That began a years-long journey navigating the immigration systems of the UK and Ireland, and going to desperate measures to avoid deportation.

First broadcast on 103.2 Dublin City FM and funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television Licence Fee.

Producers: Bjorn Mac Giolla & Rob Flynn

Composer: Haku Yeo

Sound Edit & Mix: Rob Flynn

Artwork: Chris Flynn

For more information, please visit www.robflynnsound.com/resident

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Hailing from a mountainous region on the border between Albania and Greece, Kosta never felt fully accepted by either society, but the diversity of cuisines he grew up with inspired him to become a chef. Upon moving to Ireland, he has worked to foster a sense of community and cultural exchange through the dishes he creates.

First broadcast on 103.2 Dublin City FM and funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television Licence Fee.

Producers: Bjorn Mac Giolla & Rob Flynn

Composer: Haku Yeo

Sound Edit & Mix: Rob Flynn

Artwork: Chris Flynn

For more information, please visit www.robflynnsound.com/resident

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.