In this episode, I talk with Noreen Nasim about her debut book, Expelled from Uganda, which is a fictionalised account of her father's life and his forced migration from Uganda to the UK in 1972 under the orders of dictator, Idi Amin. 

We talk about the events of 1972, where over 80,000 Asians in Uganda were given just 90 days to leave Uganda, many of whom had been living in the country for centuries. It allowed us to reflect on current affairs in light of what the past teaches us. I loved speaking to Noreen, especially about the importance of capturing our stories.

Noreen is a debut author who released her father’s memoir last year. Noreen is working hard with members of the South Asian diaspora to highlight some of the lost stories within the communities affected and is hoping to inspire a new generation of storytellers. She performed her fist TEDx talk with TEDx Doncaster in October 2021 and is now working on her next book.

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