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Norman Anderson (born 1966) better known as Normski, is a British "broadcaster, photographer … DJ", and rapper, known for his work as a

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television presenter.

Early life

Anderson was born in northwest London. He was given his first camera at the age of nine, and was inspired by photographer

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, whose son was a friend. "Revisit Motherland", ''Somerset House'', 10 May 2020
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Career

Anderson first came to public attention as a member of London's hip-hop scene in the 1980s, and photographed fashion associated with the scene, for magazines including ''

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''. He also became a fashion designer, using patterns associated with black African cultural heritage. Described as "larger than life and effusive", Normski fronted

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television's ''

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'' and ''Dance Energy'', "youth" shows on

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in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Normski has also featured in other TV projects, including reality TV shows (e.g. ''

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''). He interspersed his prose presentation with rhymes and short raps. His involvement in ''DEF II'' was an early mainstream outlet for rap in British mass culture. His photography on the theme of the "Black British experience" has been exhibited at the

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in London. In August 2008, he appeared in a UK TV advert for yell.com. He makes regular guest appearances at bars and clubs across the UK and a radio show, ''The Ride'', on Push FM. His fanzine ''Darker Shade of White'' captures images from the 1980s

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culture.

Personal life

Normski lived with DEF II producer

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for four years.

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