Big Zuu I'm Not Always The Best Muslim: Why My Marriage Failed & What Really Went Down at the BAFTAs

In this unfiltered episode of We Need To Talk, rapper and BAFTA-winning TV chef Big Zuu opens up like never before. Zuu reflects on his childhood, sharing the sacrifices his mother made to give him a better life. For the first time, he reveals the truth about his past relationships and whether he’s truly moved on from his ex. He talks about the explosive highs and crushing lows of his career - from his rapid rise to grime MC to the face of Big Zuu’s Big Eats, and the burnout that followed after winning two BAFTAs. Paul and Zuu dive deep into the challenges of representation in the TV industry, the musical influences that shaped him, and how food became a powerful vehicle for connection. This is Big Zuu like you’ve never seen before. Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod Follow Big Zuu here: Instagram https://g2ul0.app.link/aba8xYKf4Tb TikTok https://g2ul0.app.link/J0qIDQNf4Tb 00:00 Intro 01:54 Big Zuu's Real Name 04:42 Big Zuu's Musical Influences Growing Up 05:46 Where Did Zuu Feel Most Safe as a Child? 08:05 When Zuu First Visited Sierra Leone as a Child 11:54 How Zuu Became an MC 21:50 A Message for Zuu from AJ Tracey 24:55 Zuu's Transition from MC to TV Presenter 29:01 Zuu's Marriage 42:20 Zuu's Experience of the BAFTA Awards Ceremony 49:21 The State of Diversity in the UK TV Industry 54:48 Zuu Addresses the Perception of British Muslims Today 59:30 Diversity Behind the Camera in UK TV 1:05:01 Tinder Ad 1:06:14 The History of Sierra Leone and Zuu's Family Connection 1:09:25 Zuu's Mum's Story of Emigration 1:11:23 Zuu's Perception of His Own Masculinity 1:14:44 Zuu's Advice on How to Create Connections with Others 1:18:02 Zuu's Mental Health Struggles 1:22:31 Zuu's Current Love Life 1:26:04 Zuu's Other Business Ventures 1:29:38 Paul Challenges Zuu to Guess Which Songs of His Are Being Described 1:32:06 Most Memorable Conversation 1:35:28 Paul Surprises Zuu with His Favourite Cuisine 1:39:24 Paul's Takeaways Sponsored by: Tinder: https://tinder.c