The Real Owners of Britain

The Real Owners of Britain

How Stockholm Syndrome and Trans-Generational Trauma Can Be Traced Among Immigrants in Britain

By Onyeka Nwelue

What does it mean to live in Britain while navigating the complexities of identity, history, belonging and inherited trauma?

In The Real Owners of Britain, Onyeka Nwelue offers a thought-provoking perspective on immigrant experiences in Britain, examining the ideas of Stockholm syndrome and trans-generational trauma and how they may shape people’s relationships with society, history and their sense of identity.

Drawing on personal reflection and his experiences in academic and cultural spaces, Nwelue considers the way historical narratives influence contemporary perceptions. The book’s presentation recounts his experience at the University of Oxford’s African Studies Centre, where he screened his biopic of Emeka Ojukwu, and reflects on his speech at the Oxford Union Society.

By raising questions about history, psychological inheritance and the immigrant experience, this work invites readers to examine familiar assumptions and consider the deeper forces that influence how people understand themselves and the societies in which they live.

Why read this book?

• Explore questions of immigrant identity and belonging in Britain.
• Consider the concepts of Stockholm syndrome and trans-generational trauma.
• Reflect on history, cultural memory and personal experience.
• Engage with a distinctive perspective on Britain and its relationship with immigrant communities.

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