Camberwell actress who was given an ‘easier’ name at birth writes children’s book on embracing identity

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Camberwell actress who was given an ‘easier’ name at birth writes children’s book on embracing identity

An actress from Camberwell, whose parents named her ‘Cheryl’ to help her fit in, has written a children’s book encouraging young people to embrace their real names and cultural heritage. Chidinma Ifunanyachi, born to British-Nigerian parents and raised on the Dowlas Estate, grew up balancing two identities—one for home and one for school. Although her […]