Welcome! I write from the shores of migration, family, and quiet strength. My stories—rooted in survival and surrender—are for anyone learning to trust their current. Here, you’ll find connections between my journey and yours.
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Black Men Can’t Swim
Black Men Can’t Swim
– The Memoir by
– The Memoir by
Kwaku Antwi
Kwaku Antwi
A Memoir of Fatherhood, Migration, and Becoming
A Memoir of Fatherhood, Migration, and Becoming
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Author Bio: Kwaku Antwi
Kwaku Antwi is a British-Ghanaian writer, educator, and father whose journey from the villages of Ghana to the classrooms of London is the heart of his powerful debut memoir, Black Men Can’t Swim. After studying Computer Science at the University of Westminster and working in engineering and education, Kwaku turned to storytelling to capture the truth of his migration, fatherhood, and resilience. His writing explores identity, race, and belonging, offering a voice to those navigating life between cultures.
He lives in Buckinghamshire and teaches secondary school while raising three children and four grandchildren who continue to inspire his work.
📘 Behind the Book
📘 Behind the Book
Black Men Can’t Swim was born from a moment of deep vulnerability—a father gasping for breath in a London pool while his son watched. That moment opened the floodgates of memory: from growing up in Ghana, migrating to the UK, raising children alone, to finding belonging in unexpected places.
This memoir is more than a personal story. It’s a reflection on identity, fatherhood, and resilience. It speaks to those navigating life between cultures, and to anyone who’s ever questioned their worth but kept moving anyway.
“They judged me before I spoke. But I kept moving.”
This site is dedicated to sharing the journey and impact of Black Men Can’t Swim. Follow for updates, events, and more reflections from Kwaku Antwi.
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