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Local Radio,23 Jan 2026,180 mins

The author who donated 30,000 books (23/01/2026)

Kamilah McInnis

Available for 28 days

Kent-based author Tolá Okogwu joins Kamilah McInnis to share what inspired her to donate tens of thousands of her books. Tolá is working with Bookmark Reading Charity, who have launched their Mind the Gap campaign to help close the literacy gap. Kamilah also welcomes Lucía Masie Okenve back on the show, who talks about her new project - creating a holiday club for children in Surrey with special educational needs. And The Sample Show is back! Kamilah takes listeners on a musical journey unpacking the samples behind some of your favourite tracks. Join Kamilah McInnis every Friday from 7pm-10pm for great music, good vibes and stories from our African and Caribbean communities.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Ain't No Love (Ain't No Use) (feat. Melanie Williams)
    Ain't No Love (Ain't No Use) (feat. Melanie Williams)
    Sub Sub
  3. 2.
    Night Nurse
    Night Nurse
    Gregory Isaacs
  4. 3.
    You Keep Me Hangin' On
    You Keep Me Hangin' On
    The Supremes