Uganda 50 oral history collection, 2022

This material is held atEast Midlands Oral History Archive (EMOHA)

  • Reference
    • GB 3003 EMOHA96
  • Dates of Creation
    • 2022
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English Gujarati
  • Physical Description
    • 41 interviews

Scope and Content

This oral history collection comprises 41 interviews with people who fled Uganda in 1972 when Idi Amin gave an expulsion order to all Asian people living in the country. 2022 marks the anniversary of the exodus and this project looked at the lives of these people 50 years on.

Administrative / Biographical History

The Uganda 50 project was undertaken by Navrang Arts with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. As well as the oral histories, the project created a series of talks, events, and an exhibition that was displayed at Leicester Museum in the spring of 2023.

Access Information

Available for general access

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Born digital

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright: Navrang Arts; Leicester Museums and Galleries

Related Material

Interview transcripts available through EMOHA, emoha@leicester.ac.uk