Newcastle actor Kema Kay on what it means to be English

A rapper and actor has described his struggles growing up and facing racist abuse as a black man in Newcastle.

Kema Kay was born in Zambia but legally moved to the UK with his father when he was three years old.

He was not granted the right to remain in the country until he was 26, enduring years of uncertainty.

You can watch his full story on We Are England on Monday, 4 April 2022 at 20:30 BST on BBC One in the North East and Cumbria and afterwards on BBC iPlayer.