Nicky Campbell's Don't Say A Word - The N-Word; Don’t Say It or Sing It, but can you reclaim it

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A considered exploration of the N Word: is it ever acceptable to say it or sing it, and why do some want it reclaimed while others want it banned for ever?

Guests including 1Xtra’s Richie Brave, journalist and commentator Inaya Folarin Iman, and academic and author Dr Kehinde Andrews help us navigate what has been described as the world’s most offensive word.

Published on Tuesday, 21st April 2026.

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