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| Born | June 24, 1958 |
| Hometown | Clarendon, Jamaica |
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Lenny Henry’s Caribbean Britain review – a controlled explosion of joy
- While it doesn’t ignore the years of racism and prejudice, this is a warm celebration of Caribbean contributions to UK culture … and it couldn’t come at a more important time
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- CelebrityYahoo Finance UK
My first boss: Reggae Reggae Sauce entrepreneur Levi Roots
British-Jamaican chef, musician and entrepreneur Levi Roots speaks to Yahoo Finance UK on his first job, influential boss and mentor.
- EntertainmentThe Guardian
TV tonight: unpicking the disturbing ongoing legacy of the British empire
Sathnam Sanghera takes an emotional look at how the British empire shaped modern Britain. Plus: it’s musicals weeks on Strictly. Here’s what to watch this evening
- LifestyleBANG Showbiz
Levi Roots had to change Reggae Reggae Sauce recipe as it was too hot
Levi Roots had to tone down his Reggae Reggae Sauce recipe so white people could handle the spicy taste.
- BusinessThe Independent
Dragons’ Den 2021: The biggest missed opportunities in the reality show’s history
Hit BBC business series has failed to foresee the potential of some fairly major innovations over the course of its 18-series run, from wheeled suitcases for children to Brewdog’s craft beer range
- BusinessThe Guardian
Business chiefs say their advice ignored in No 10’s race report
Business chiefs say their advice ignored in No 10’s race reportEnterprise section ‘laughably simplistic’ and looked to TV programme Dragons’ Den for answers While the commission acknowledged that BAME business owners were disproportionately declined for lending, it also claimed ‘there is no evidence of racial discrimination by banks’. Photograph: Westend61 GmbH/Alamy Stock Photo
- BusinessEvening Standard
Levi Roots, Chocbox and Skinny Tan: The seven best Dragons Den investments
Last week, the Standard revealed how the business titans of the BBC’s Dragons Den have missed out on billions after declaring ‘I’m out!’ to entrepreneurs who have gone on to enjoy spectacular success. Back in 2007, reggae singer and chef Levi Roots pitched his spicy Reggae Reggae Sauce to the Dragons’ and successfully managed to secure £50,000 to manufacture his product. In return, Levi Roots was offering 20% of the equity in his business.
