Chicken Pepper Soup
Written by Farah Najib / Performed by Adaya Henry / Directed by Nigel Townsend
Meet Ife
Ife talks about her dad who is part of the clinically shielded group. After nearly losing Dad six years ago, Ife can’t believe how close she and her family come to losing him again – this time at the hands of Covid-19. His illness gives the family insight into his very real fears that medicine is just another way for him to be treated unfairly. Dad is now vulnerable and needs to stay indoors. He just gets out of breath making a cup of tea.
Whilst in hospital, her Dad was asked to take part in the Recovery trial whilst in hospital. He declined. She tells us why his fear makes sense to her. This film explores the resistance to taking part in research amongst the African community – and specifically within her own Nigerian community.