BRIXTON: the side of London the media DON'T show you

[@itsjasminegiselle]

I can honestly say that this has been by far the most impactful and IMPORTANT activities that I’ve sought out during my travels. For context, this was a THREE HOUR food and history tour. However, as you can see, the video is less than 30 minutes long.. I was asked to leave major talking points out of my video to preserve the experience for others who would like to join in person. Truthfully, this was against my personal better judgement but I am inclined to respect my guide’s Obi wishes and did just that. All in all, this was a life changing day for me and a highly highly recommended excursion on your next trip to London 🇬🇧 All booking info for my guide is listed in the description 🙏🏽

[@Hairbanista]

This was so dope! Thank you for sharing your guide's info Jas, I was about to ask. It's been added to the bucket list.

[@DJKASNLNK]

COME TO NEWHAM, AND LIVE STREAM IT, LIVE WHEN YOUR THERE, BEFORE YOU GO

[@DJKASNLNK]

YOU CAN GO TO WESTFIELD STARTFORD, OR EXCEL

[@TravelerSanna]

*With respect, I urge you to read and educate yourself about the places you travel before arriving based on watching several of your videos. I understand not everyone is formally educated. As a world traveler I have lived in many countries and currently visiting my 39th country. Godspeed.* ❤❤

[@itsjasminegiselle]

⁠@@TravelerSannaGood for you. With respect, I’m on the go way too much to sit and research the history of every single place I visit. YOUR way of traveling is not MINE and that’s ok.

[@qdis662]

Obi the tour guide needs to start a KZbin channel for real! Very impressive!

[@choklitsoul4700]

Black bodies wanted for labor and sacrifice for country, but have to fight for housing, rights, and just freedom to be, is a GLOBAL story.

[@itsjasminegiselle]

This is a fact

[@kamtheo9774]

@@choklitsoul4700 The interesting thing that most people overlook when it comes to the Windrush is the year of 1948 the same year that the state of Israel was established. The Windrush was the start of Britain completely changing as a nation.

[@kr5690]

Yes, Black people were used and then discarded when the war was over. The same thing happened in the Dominican Republic. Haitian people were brought over for free labor, but when it was no longer legal enslave them, the government tried to annihilate them. Even to this day the government will not give Haitian people citizenship, even though they have been in the country for decades.

[@RamitInmahAshol6]

they weren't really significant number of black soldiers fighting for the British... and there definitely weren't a million. There were some 1.5 million Indian troops who fought on the British side, primarily against the Japanese in Burma and in North Africa. The remainder millions of troops were from Britain.

[@carltonlambert7608]

Well it's different times now and those nations have learnt. No more men in grass skirts to fight their battles anymore.

[@toryjei9435]

Next time Im in London, Im finding this guy. He's magnificent at what he does and he has an infectious energy.

[@sgthomas98]

I love the tour guide’s passion and enthusiasm for Brixton history and culture.

[@itsjasminegiselle]

He’s a shining star. Thoroughly enjoyed it ✨☺️

[@Ijustwannatalk_lexi]

Me too! May God bless him with all his heart’s desires cuz he really is amazing ❤

[@obibear9261]

Thank you so much miss ❤❤❤​@itsjasminegiselle

[@obibear9261]

​@Ijustwannatalk_lexi thank you so much miss

[@qdis662]

​@obibear9261 Please consider starting a YT Channel on Black History in London, you have the skill and passion for communicating black history that would do so well if you had a channel!

[@Tobstar76]

I’ve been on this walking tour of Brixton with Obi! His storytelling was captivating. I highly recommend for an authentic history lesson. The food part was one of the highlights for me.

[@thisisme6137]

The tour guide delivered a powerfully engaging journey through the history and contribution of afro-Caribbean people to life and culture here in the U.K.

[@TheReal628]

@@thisisme6137 Afro means hair, not a race of people

[@bellefemme87]

​@@TheReal628 afro=noun, Afro=adjective

[@TheReal628]

@@bellefemme87 And it means your hair

[@one_of_wun]

@@TheReal628 prefix: Afro- African; African and … "Afro-Asiatic" relating to Africa. "Afrocentric"

[@wleviosa]

The algorithm is working today. I saw a screen shot and the autoplay started and recognized the tour guide !!! I did this tour when I visited London this summer. It was amazing. Obi was the man and he made us feel like family!

[@illmagnetic]

Thank you for posting this. I live in the states. It is so crazy & fascinating to hear about the struggles in UK/Brixton and the similarities in the US/NY and I'm sure other parts of the world.

[@itsjasminegiselle]

We're more connected than most people think..

[@Adwoa_100]

How is this a struggle? Why do you think everything with black people has to be a struggle?

[@illmagnetic]

@@Adwoa_100 the struggle at @0:11 @1:08 @3:40 gentrification @4:45 @20:13...

[@PrimordialChaos07]

@@Adwoa_100why does everything with West Indian and Africans have to be a struggle?

[@PrimordialChaos07]

@@itsjasminegisellewe’re really not‼️

[@rebeccadixon189]

The tour guide was FASCINATING!!! This segment was VERY insightful, thank you so much! I admire your bravery to travel alone, especially during times like these: A new sub. here!

[@itsjasminegiselle]

Glad you enjoyed it! ✨ welcome to the family 💗💗

[@ELLIOTTHEALTHRECOVERY]

Undercover slavery

[@ezriyahscott4050]

❤❤❤

[@ShalinaAkoko]

Obi is great! My two friends and I did this tour two summers ago! He also does a great Royal Ascot event. Amazing 🤩

[@agl5132]

I've been traveling alone for 40+ years to various countries. I've moved (with my dog) the past 5 years alone I've lived in three different countries I'll be 66 this winter and have no plans of stopping.

[@HouseOfDues]

Me and my Wife just got back from London two days ago. Didn’t know anything about Brixton. She’s Trinidadian and Indian and would love it there as well as myself (Cape Verdean). Def gonna hit him up next round. 🤙🏽✊🏽✌🏽

[@FazsterHQ]

Big up the tour guide! The passion he has in showing tourists around Brixton is second to none. Did an outstanding job. From a fellow Londoner.

[@katrinayoungconsultingdigital]

🙌🏾to the tour guide he needs to publish this tour in a digital format

[@Nanbebe7]

It’s really amazing

[@TB56x77]

Absolutely Loved this video, Proud to be a descendant of the Windrush era, My Father came to England, from Jamaica, on the Windrush. Tour Guide, was spot on, with his description, as to how many Black people, were treated, when they 1st got here, just shows, our resilience as a People, We are Amazing. Safe travels, Jasmine, cant wait for the next video.

[@wadaboyy]

This History can be very dark. I’m praying that all descendants regardless of what tribes you came from may find who you truly are.

[@chrismoore1455]

Was in London on Electric Ave. In July 2024. Got the beef patty, coco bread, and fritter from same Jamaican shop. Best I’ve had in a long time. Love the market.

[@kamtheo9774]

I recommend people to watch an old film called ‘Black Joy’ based in Brixton in the 60’s or early 70’s, if you have an interest in Brixton or Londons black community’s it is a good film to go back too and others like ‘Babylon’ ‘pressure’ etc

[@itsjasminegiselle]

Ooh I’m def gonna check it out. I love old movies based on real life. Truly our only chance to take a peep back into the past

[@reighn205]

Is the movie “Babylon pressure”? I would like to try to locate it. Thanks.

[@kamtheo9774]

@@reighn205 They are separate films. You have others like, Burning an illusion, Young soul rebels, Bullet boy, Rolling with the nines. They are all different genres of films. A documentary I would recommend would be Bang bang in the manor, produced by: Ishmahil Bladgrove (not for the faint hearted) and Battle for Brixton

[@jumbees5524]

Seen that movie many times,still have it on DVD. A number of the old black British movies I collected.

[@kamtheo9774]

@@jumbees5524 my family in the states barely knew black people existed in the UK 🤭 it’s funny how they react too different aspects of black British lifestyles, each one is unexpected to see it’s existence in the UK and I totally understand because I understand history. Maybe my family have lest excuse because they are of West Indian decent, but people forget that the mainlands of America has had black people just as long as the Caribbean, so I don’t even know why we as black British people ask them where they are from, not all black British people can tell you what part of Africa they are from

[@Cliff-o7n]

Thanks for sharing this video, the food looks so good, but I really enjoyed the history lesson. London is on my list of places to visit.

[@cicelysoulsojourn0101]

I will forever hold the memories of my wonderful t life in Brixton. I am a product of windrush. He is an excellent guide I learned a lot from him that I did not know. Excellent video..

[@itsjasminegiselle]

He’s amazing! Thank you for watching 💕💕💕

[@judidonna8770]

I’m a Jamaican woman living in the U.S. (NJ). Thanks for sharing what you could of the Brixton tour. I also have family living in England. I’m so proud of my fellow Jamaicans and their contributions to England. You’ve earned a new subscriber. I’m looking forward to checking out your other vlogs.

[@sersastark]

i hope this man makes a youtube of his tours because this information is sorely needed!!

[@smith7388]

Agree he’s an outstanding tour guide

[@titotobi-lawal2083]

I recommend reading Small Island by Andrea Levy, it touches on the lives of windrush soldiers after the war as well as british people living amongst them

[@tonyabrown3163]

I just wanted to say thank you for this. I went to London 2 weeks ago and took his tour and it was amazing!!!! Obi was awesome.

[@eleanorhunnigal5583]

The patty shop you went to is not the first jamaican restaurant in Brixton.. a real Brixtonian a talk..Good to see that some aspects of the old back a day Brixton is still there...but gentrification has taken over..nothing wrong with change, but inclusion needs to be part of that change....miss the old Brixton soooo much...❤❤❤❤❤

[@obibear9261]

Just for clarification purposes.... I may have misspoke but... Healthy Eaters started their business 21 years ago with a food truck in the market and have grown to the point of owning their current space. Them being the 1st in Brixton is not correct. Having been born and raised in Brixton... my original Jamaican bakery was First Choice Bakers on the corner of Market Row.

[@caroljean161]

I heard the young lady say ONE of the first, not THE FIRST…

[@bw6148]

Yes she said “one of the first”

[@tishleftwich9172]

Baby girl, Continue doing what is placed on your spirit to do. Your content is valuable and informative. Use these haters as your motivation. You have people from all over the world LITTERALLY tapping in. Your content is appreciated! Safe travels always and I can't wait to see more 🙏🏾❤️

[@4evermistyblu]

I can’t wait to visit, Brixton!!!! The history, culture, food…. I’m here for it!!

[@NovemberReigne]

Me too

[@atapp777]

Obi did a great job with explaining the history of the area and introducing the foods from the various groups, I definitely would like to pay a visit now.

[@zakiyasimmons-earl3317]

This tour looks 🔥 and the amazing tour guide's passion and knowledge makes it top tier! Thanks sis for sharing because I will now look to do this when I visit. 💜

[@deborahbrown5153]

Thinking of my parents, grandparents and many other relatives and friends going shopping in the market. The struggle they had to get recognised by society for their input in this society as part of the wider community. Windrush square is a place that we felt shows were here. Mwah❤

[@rose4u111]

Great content, Jasmine. The tour guide was top notch, and the information shared regarding Brixton was highly educational. Blessings for continued safe travels.🤗🌹

[@ReuelSinghOfficial]

Congratulations my brother Obi, it’s great to see you sharing your wisdom. I thoroughly enjoyed it. 👏🏾

[@Mary_305]

I need to check out this place. When I visit London in the near future trip. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@lemonandgrimetv]

Ohhh jeeez u came to our album launch party! Hope you enjoyed it!! 🎤

[@JimmyTheGiant]

This was fascinating might take my wife on the tour!

[@smelly1060]

Aayyy woke Jimmy😂😂😂

[@layo5750]

I’m from south london so this was interesting to watch lol. I know Brixton very well

[@spenn6724]

This was so refreshing and knowledgeable ❤❤❤❤thank you

[@kamtheo9774]

21 years ago could never been the fist. Londons always had Caribbean restaurants probably over 50 years

[@stephaniebrown9834]

Definitely not the first, I think they meant as a food truck it was one of the first and then they opened a restaurant 21 years ago. I could be wrong but as you rightly stated, 21 years is nowhere near the first.

[@kamtheo9774]

@@stephaniebrown9834 the first for them. I would say any uk inner city that had a black community started to open up food shops barbers and records by the 70’s

[@gaztintin3537]

…..agreed it would be nearer to 50 odd years i.e from the 1960s / 70s

[@tifanymack4587]

This video is one of my faves BY FAR! I’m all about a history moment and this would’ve had me all day. I can’t with to get back to the uk and explore ❤

[@itsjasminegiselle]

Thank you so much! The tour is a MUST DO 🤌🏽🤌🏽

[@sweetsuite498]

This is making me cry! All the history from the past being shown, taught, the trials and brutality endured, the advancements from extremely hard work, the collaborations between communities, the amazing blend of cultures and love (and tension) between them, all of this is so overwhelming. It's amazing to see it. Watching this content is an experience! Love and appreciate all of you! Big up yourself!

[@feliciambake8919]

Man I miss London and my people in London man. we are a strong group of people.

[@dkbeard3810]

I thoroughly enjoyed this! Thanks Jasmine for making this available to us! Looking forward to meeting Obi!!!!

[@worldtraveler6087]

The tour guide was excellent! I’m definitely looking him up when I go back to London.

[@ieshasenter6217]

The food tray with the wraps looks so creatively intriguing 😋

[@itsjasminegiselle]

It was soooo good

[@ieshasenter6217]

@@itsjasminegiselle I definitely take your word for it because it just looked not only satisfying but as you mentioned earlier; fulfilling as well. I'd love to give it a try ...

[@4evermistyblu]

What a great vlog!!!! Outstanding work, Jasmine!!!

[@itsjasminegiselle]

Glad you liked it!! 😊

[@TheWriteWarriors]

This was a fantastic walk in time and culture! Thank you for the post and surviving the rain! You know we stay home if one drop of water fall from God eye. Peace to the World and World Peace is it through all Faiths and Religions. Everybody need dreams in their life!!! Blessup!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@vinsonfamilycollectibles8213]

2011...One day in London, en route to Paris and Italy...started at the tube, tower bridge, I saw the eye, a guard, Ate fish, chips and mash, St Pancreas...typical travel tourist stuff, pretty women around the city. I did have the wherewithal to go to Brixton because I heard that the basketball Luol Deng grew up there. This is the type of real travel to experience,,,a regular neighborhood with real Londoners. Didn't see much, but now I know to hit it next time.

[@oneidaf2976]

Thank you for this , so much culture. I love when creators show stuff educational like this, I like the other stuff too but this means alot to me. Thank you for all you do!! Beautiful😍

[@Passion84GodAlways]

Less than 45 seconds in and I INSTANTLY SUBSCRIBED! 🔔🏃🏾‍♀️💨

[@iwilltellyouthetruth46]

Awww you came to where I was born and lived for most of my life, bless ❤ Alway miss you when you come to London 😭

[@Lianastudioss]

Thank you so much for this! literally obsession with history at the moment so super informative xx

[@LivingLife-y7c]

Not sure how your page came across my timeline but I’m taking my first trip to London in October and I’m so excited. This is an amazing video. Kuddos to you!

[@LivingLife-y7c]

@@Adwoa_100I had the best time so thank you!

[@samjones4327]

Thank U so much 4 sharing your Brixton experience! I'm planning a trip to London soon and Brixton is my main destination! You have given me so many more ideas and spots to check out! I appreciate it much! You have a new subscriber for sure and I'm looking 4ward 2 more of your content! Cheers and God Bless!

[@traciewebb5191]

I absolutely love this tour! Please add the link to get the same tour guide. He was just awesome!

[@itsjasminegiselle]

All of his info is listed in the description of the video 🫶🏽

[@tonyabynum1915]

YESSSS!!! Thank you so much for sharing this journey!!! I'm In Love ❤❤ Thanking God in Advance for Your Amazing Adventures Ahead!!! BLESSINGS upon Blessings!!!❤😊😊

[@sofiac7170]

Omg this is so good and informative. Thank you ❤

[@itsjasminegiselle]

Thank you 💗💗💗

[@123yesindeed]

Thank you for showcasing our city and our history to your community ❤

[@itsjasminegiselle]

It's my pleasure 💗💗💗

[@monacannon6644]

Great content. Totally enjoyed watching.

[@itsjasminegiselle]

thank youuuu 💕💕

[@tonyworbultin804]

Thanks 4 the Tour n History listen from ur Tour Guide 😊❤

[@nickyr3860]

I love how honest and passionate he is. I can’t wait to book this tour the next time I go to London.

[@journeyswithj246]

I actually made my way to this area when I visited in 2022. It was fascinating. I am just sorry I only have pictures and not video. Excellent tour guide. Don't leave out other West Indian countries.

[@aderoprescott4461]

Love the tour guide. I’d definitely book him

[@lifeofmo8248]

Thank you for this awesome video! Now I want to go to London and check out that festival next year

[@Fashionkilla-xb5or]

Very educated your guide! I love this!

[@43grantct]

Loved this!! Before I scrolled down, I said I hope Jasmine tells us who this tour guide is and the name of the tour. Of course you did! 💗 Thanks for taking us along. PS what was the name of the pub with the rap battle?

[@reisssato902]

I've lived in England all my life and even I learnt so much about England from this video, so thank you 🙏🏾

[@domniqueisleseer5101]

The "West Indies" the other Caribbean islands was involved too.

[@username4261]

They always forget us

[@domniqueisleseer5101]

@@username4261 I know 😕 I'm not sure why... There are so many of the other islands over here, JA definitely deserve it's dues. But the other islands most definitely play a big part also. It wasn't just JA on the Windrush boat to my recollect?

[@jumbees5524]

Yes I get soooo tired of the West Indies just being represented by Jamaica we're now in 2024 people,educate yourself!!

[@username4261]

@@domniqueisleseer5101 preach!

[@empresscrafts689]

Isn’t west indies = Carribean

[@yode123]

Yeah Eritrean food is amazing that is where Rubi Ross and Nipsy Hassel come from

[@itsjasminegiselle]

It was sooo good. I’ve already sought out Ethiopian food in Istanbul lol

[@stealthyBLK]

Ethiopian food and Eritrean food are basically the same ! hahaha! we eat the same dishes ,there is a very minor difference

[@MISSVERONICA3]

Thank you for going to Brixton. I have so many memories there from the 80s onwards ❤❤❤

[@wkimtvlive5961]

You’re doing an AMAZING job with your content. Keep up the GREAT work.

[@itsjasminegiselle]

Thank you so much 😊

[@anndeecosita3586]

Thanks for the video. I’m an American and my friend and I weren’t that thrilled with our time in London. All the food we had was bland. We didn’t think people were particularly friendly either. Too bad we didn’t have tour guides who took us to these kinds of areas.

[@Adwoa_100]

Where did you eat?

[@dumbbellbully413]

Very informative and a pleasure to learn the Brixton History.

[@So-and-So-em8fx]

Wow! Brixton market looks so vibrant and enticing. I haven't visited that part yet, only been to the high street by the station.

[@Israelitewoman77]

Wowwww Brixton looks wild different since the last time I was there which was 2015! 😊

[@myjoyquest]

You've done it again!!! What a fun way to eat, educate, exercise, explore and enjoy!!!😅 Thank you for such a fulfilling video. Oh...while I was busy lookin around, did he talk about the skinheads and punkers? I know there's a history around that era. Basically, the youths of the Windrush community were the source of that movement. I know you couldn't share all the tour had to offer. So I thought I'd ask here. Till next time sis!!!💜🧚🏿‍♀️💜

[@mykalaranger5765]

This was so informative and fun, awesome vlog ❤

[@gracelsls3366]

Gurrrl I grew up in Brixton. So many memories. Fantastic insight into the area. Big up yhe tour guide

[@elizabethshokan]

I’ve lived near Brixton my whole life but never actually knew the history behind it, this was super interesting - thank you ✨ Next time you come you have to try the Caribbean food from New Tings and/or True Flavours on Acre Lane, not too far from where you were 🤍🤍

[@samkotlin8938]

This is the second one of your videos that I have seen, I am so proud that you are doing things like this. I am glad that you been to Brixton, and seen things from a different prospective. Keep up the good work, and look forward to your other adventures.

[@feliciambake8919]

The history of Notting Hill is quite interesting too. love infinity my people! memories man......💯❤

[@smelly1060]

Notting Hill in the west, Brixton and Peckham in the south, Whitechapel/Brick Lane and Hackney in the east, Tottenham in the North, and Harlesden in North West - obviously missing a lot of other places but I'd argue these were the major hotspots for post war urban London and learning more about the history of these in particular will form a holistic view of has things have changed for the average London city yute

[@KewpieDollEyes1379]

My great grandfather fought in WWI, and died at war. He is buried, there, in England, in Hornchurch.

[@1funkyflyguy]

Respect due!

[@clothedinhonor]

That market sounds/looks awesome! Would love to visit and support

[@ApexJnr]

when he said it was put up in 2017 and the war ended in 1945 that really hit home.

[@JadedeaJade]

Thank you for the history lesson, I did not know.

[@throughour_eyes]

My dad's brother registered to leave for the UK in the 60s and his kids still benefit from getting citizenship in the UK till today.

[@ellx5457]

Your videos never disappoint, I loved this!❤

[@itsjasminegiselle]

Thank you so much!!

[@eshannon922]

Interesting history lesson. Great tour guide.

[@layplummer861]

You are so inspiring! Continue your journey girl. And this was probably the best episode thus far. Love your content

[@kristenkoyi]

That was so cool. Obi knows his history!

[@Ijustwannatalk_lexi]

He is such an engaging guide!!

[@obibear9261]

Thank you ❤

[@dw4598]

The history of black people in the U.k. goes way, way back... Windrush although significant is only a part of the story. 😊

[@journeyswithj246]

19:26 i came to the video for this. Such an underated areas.

[@anitaford6559]

Wow I’ve watched a thousand UK videos and no one has show this area. This was very informative.

[@mishapatter9049]

Thank you for this insightful and educational video of Brixton.

[@ezedoesit]

Would be a perfect tour to take with my family - see you soon Obi :)

[@nora8653]

I'm so glad that I found your account! I am leaving to take a year of solo travel starting in November with London. I've been there before but wanted to go where more Black people are this time. Thanks!

[@Adwoa_100]

I recommend east street market as well as woolwich for more black areas

[@Adwoa_100]

November isn't a good time to go to London though

[@josephconway8682]

Man, how can this tour in particular?cause I like how this brother is breaking everything down.

[@itsjasminegiselle]

His booking information is listed in the description 🙏🏽

[@josephconway8682]

@ Thank you beloved

[@EquityDrB]

Would love more videos like this - amazing ❤️🥰🙌🏾

[@RoofLight00]

Love Brixton, I’m white but my mates when I was much younger were black and I used to hang around there, Acre lane etc. I was always respectful and polite and was welcomed into the culture with open arms and on occasion love as well. Some of the best years of my life. I miss the area, the culture, the people. ✊🏼🙏🏼

[@Adwoa_100]

We're brown not black stop calling us black

[@karenmcconney4776]

Ace live, the youtuber was just in Brixton. Doing the same content. You guys should link up.

[@myjoyquest]

Yes!!! Ace is an exceptional travel vlogger.

[@XDianaTaylor]

The tour guide was spectacular, note on eating with injera use the role first and then the injera on the plate last that way it can all be consumed, less wasted and less mess on the actual plate