Emma Dabiri

Emma Dabiri is a renowned broadcaster, historian, and bestselling author. Her work explores the intricate themes of identity, culture, and race through the lenses of art, history, and current affairs.

Emma’s Channel 4 documentary, “Hair Power: Me and My Afro,” examines how hair has become a significant and often misunderstood aspect of the Black experience. This documentary earned a Cannes Lion Silver award in the Entertainment category.

She has presented several series, including “Britain’s Lost Masterpieces” on BBC4, and “Back in Time for Brixton” and “The Sweet Makers” on BBC2. Emma has also participated in engaging debates on shows like “Unapologetic” , “Jimmy Carr Destroys Art” , “Question Time” and “Have I Got News For You”.

Her book, “Disobedient Bodies: Reclaim Your Unruly Beauty,” has been acclaimed as an incisive and radical essay offering empowering alternatives to conventional beauty standards.

In April 2021, Emma released “What White People Can Do Next: From Allyship to Coalition,” which quickly became a Times and Sunday Times bestseller. This book provides a thoughtful deconstruction of mainstream anti-racism conversations. Her debut book, “Don’t Touch My Hair,” was an Irish Times Bestseller and sparked a national dialogue about race and hair, leading to changes in school and military regulations.

Emma is available for keynotes and panel discussions, where she speaks compellingly on topics such as diversity, history, arts, culture, and more. To book Emma for your next event, please call 020 3500 3331 or email info@primeperformers.co.uk