Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke opens up about criticism, racism & parenting

About this episode

<p>Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke joins his friend of 20 years, Miquita Oliver, to share how much online abuse he’s received in the last few months. Kele says he’s never felt anything like it directed to him on this scale since Bloc Party’s latest album was released. They also get into learning an instrument later in life, making mistakes in parenting and the Popworld inspired moment that started their friendship.</p><br><p>Miss Me? Is brought to you by Wagamama - Head into your local Wagamama to try Fish and Chip Ramen today.</p><p>Miss Me? Is brought to you by Ecover - Make the clothes you love last longer. Wear over &amp; over, and wash with Ecover. Head to ecover.com to learn more.</p><p>Miss Me? Is brought to you by Zenidog - Help your dog feel safe and secure this Bonfire Night with Zenidog Calming Gel Diffusers, which are available from veterinary practices or Amazon.</p><p>Miss Me? Is brought to you b<em>y Movember - Support men’s health this Movember: grow a mo, run or walk 60km, or take on your own challenge.</em></p><p><em>Sign up and watch The New Bromantics at<a href="http://www.movember.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a>http://movember.com/newbromantics</em></p><br><p>You can message Miss Me? on WhatsApp at https://wa.me/447849030711</p><p>Get bonus Listen Bitch! content and recommendations for things to watch or read or listen to from the Miss Me? Library each Friday at patreon.com/missme</p><p>Follow the show on instagram and TikTok @missme.4eva</p><p>You can contact Miss Me? on email at hello@missmemissme.com</p><br><p>Presented by: Miquita Oliver with Kele Okereke</p><p>Producer: Natalie Jamieson</p><p>Technical Producer: Oliver Geraghty</p><p>Assistant Producer: Katie-Louise Buxton</p><p>Video Editor: Danny Pape</p><p>Production Coordinator: Tom Jackson</p><p>Executive Producers: Sam Michell</p><p>Miss Me? is a Persephonica show</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>