This week, as one Black woman’s electoral fortunes collapse in the United States, a Black woman in the UK, Kemi Badenoch, has made a breakthrough. Badenoch is the first Black leader, and first Black female leader, of any British political party. But Badenoch gives the impression that she isn’t looking for other Black people, or even Nigerians, to feel any kinship towards her. Whereas other Black British MPs have celebrated their heritage, Badenoch is less interested in doing so. ***‘We wish her well’Despite the excitement, Eromo says the reaction to Badenoch’s election has been twofold, with a cooling on the horizon.
