Uncommon Wealth: A Panel Discussion

Join us for an evening of discussion to mark the paperback release of Uncommon Wealth, with author Kojo Koram and panellists Nels Abbey, Dalia Gebrial and Emmanuel Onapa.

Britain didn't just put the empire back the way it had found it.
Uncommon Wealth is the little known and shocking history of how Britain treated its former non-white colonies after the end of empire. The book shines a disturbing light on Britain's cynical self-interest in the aftermath of decolonisation.

It is the story of how an interconnected group of British capitalists enabled horrific inequality across the globe, profiting in colonial Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. However, the greed unleashed in this era would boomerang, now leaving many ordinary Britons wondering where their own prosperity has gone.

Kojo draws on his own personal history of growing up between Britain and its former colony of Ghana, as well his research in international law, history and economics, to offer a fresh narrative through which we can understand the crisis engulfing Britain.


‘Brilliantly arranged with fresh insights, Uncommon Wealth reminds us how the forgotten stories of empire and decolonisation continue to impact our daily lives in Britain – and throughout the world – up to today.’ - AKALA

‘A radical, beautifully written understanding of our history – ingeniously placing Britain’s recent tumult into context.’ - Owen Jones

Kojo, Nels, Dalia and Emmanuel will be here discussing the themes and issues raised and tackled in the book. There will be a chance to have books signed - don't forget to include a copy of Uncommon Wealth with your ticket. Join us from 18:00 for a welcome drink!

Dr Kojo Koram is a lecturer at the School of Law at Birkbeck College, University of London. He is the editor of The War on Drugs and the Global Colour Line. Prior to academia, Kojo worked in social welfare law, youth work and teaching. Kojo has written for the Guardian, the Washington Post, the Nation, Dissent, the New Statesman and Critical Legal Thinking.