Mission Motherland

Name: Mission Motherland
Released: 2026-01-20T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary

Prominent British personalities from the world of music and entertainment trace their family ancestry and explore themes of Black British identity.

2026 · 1h 0m

EPISODE 1

Clara Amfo

Clara Amfo journeys to Ghana to reconnect with her roots, exploring identity, belonging, and whether her motherland could offer a new home and purpose.
EPISODE 2

AJ Tracey

London Born Rapper AJ Tracey travels to Trinidad and Tobago to trace his father's family history, learn steel pan and discover how calypso flows through his DNA.
EPISODE 3

Jimmy Akingbola

Raised in London by white foster parents, actor Jimmy Akingbola lacked a link to his roots. With his brother Sola, he travels to Nigeria to finally retrace family roots.
EPISODE 4

Alesha Dixon

Alesha Dixon returns to Jamaica to uncover hidden family history, from ancestral land seized by colonials to lost grandparents. Her journey reveals resilience, musical roots and a legacy of silence.