The discourse department

Sibusisiwe

Hi. I’m sibusisiwe I was born in Johannesburg to two Zimbabwean parents and grew up in Leeds, West Yorkshire for almost 16 years before moving to London. I have a complex, ever changing relationship with this country. As the child of asylum seekers I’ve seen the bad and the good on most extreme scales. These videos are so much fun and a way to connect with and explore my black britishness and what makes Britain great and not so great Have a watch, have a giggle. And connect with me! @sibusisiiwe on all socials For collaborations - hello@sibusisiwe.xyz Hugs & kisses 💋🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Episodes

  1. 5 Sept

    Benidorm: A great British Holiday

    There's a place in Spain where the sun shines almost every day, the sangria's cheap, and the accents are unmistakably British. For millions of working-class Brits, Benidorm isn't just a holiday, it's a cultural institution. But how did a small Spanish fishing village become so deeply tangled up in Britain's relationship with class, aspiration, and identity?

  2. 17 Aug

    Gok Wan's Britain: the 2000s makeover epidemic

    For almost a decade, early 2000s British primetime was dominated by shows about fixing people. 10 Years Younger, What Not to Wear, Snog Marry Avoid, How to Look Good Naked. This video dives deep into the who, the what and the why.

  3. 15 Jun

    Chav music; Bassline, Burberry & Britain

    From happy hardcore and donk to bassline, garage, grime and beyond, this video explores the sounds that emerged from Britain’s council estates and working-class communities. More than just music, these genres tell a story about class, identity, aspiration, rebellion and what happens when people create culture with whatever they have available.This is a deep dive into chav culture, Britain’s forgotten countercultures, and the music that defined a generation.

    Chav music; Bassline, Burberry & Britain

  4. 3 May

    we're colonising the pub

    Black british nationalism, uk underground music and spoons are driving black brits to the pub.

  5. 22 Apr

    no such thing as an industry plant

    Industry plants are a projection of insecurity! In this essay I will.

  6. 6 Apr

    british strip clubs suck

    A case study in class, labour and desire

    british strip clubs suck

  7. 26 Mar

    rip charles dickens you would’ve loved a bbl

    The BBL might feel like a modern invention, but the silhouette is straight out of the 1800s. This video connects Victorian corsets to cosmetic surgery, tracing how the same body ideal flexes across fashion, music, and pop culture.

  8. 21 Mar

    In TMZ’s defence: Society needs gossip

    Gossip is messy, invasive and often unethical, but what if it’s also necessary? This episode explores how tabloids and informal surveillance can expose truths that institutions ignore. Tiktok - Thediscoursedepartment Instagram - Thediscoursedepartment

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About

Hi. I’m sibusisiwe I was born in Johannesburg to two Zimbabwean parents and grew up in Leeds, West Yorkshire for almost 16 years before moving to London. I have a complex, ever changing relationship with this country. As the child of asylum seekers I’ve seen the bad and the good on most extreme scales. These videos are so much fun and a way to connect with and explore my black britishness and what makes Britain great and not so great Have a watch, have a giggle. And connect with me! @sibusisiiwe on all socials For collaborations - hello@sibusisiwe.xyz Hugs & kisses 💋🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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