Here's my final contribution. Thank you to all my podcast guests, listeners and everyone who has given their time and opinions so generously.
Till we meet again.....
Music: Pal, Pal, Dil Ke Pas (instrumental)
In this final episode of the series, we hear from Sejal Majithia and Sejal Sachdev who created Ugandan Asians 50, A Living History. Thereafter, Pragna Hay speaks about Uprooted 50 Years Ago. Meeting these women was a spark that created the fire for this podcast series. It has resulted in making new and lasting connections across the world.
Music: 1. Sisters Are Doin’ It For Themselves by Aretha Franklin & Annie Lennox and
2. Uprooted by NX Panther
This episode was first released in December 2022
In this final episode, we hear about the lasting connections made as a result of the events organised for 50th anniversary.
This episode goes live on 20 December 2022.
James Serunkuuma speaks about life after the expulsion, and about his work at New Vision Media.
This episode goes live on 10 December 2022
On 1 December 1972, Rodney Lobo arrived in Bergen, Norway as a person with an undetermined nationality. Meanwhile, his sisters Mariette and Lynette went to India with their parents. Two and a half years later, the family were reunited in Norway.
In episode 48, Uganda 2 Norway, Mariette and Rodney Lobo speak about their life in Uganda and how they ended up in different countries as a result of the expulsion.
“Fifty years ago, we were treated with a lot of kindness and curiosity. We were the first wave of non-white immigrants to arrive in Norway.”
They also discuss the changing perceptions of immigrants and attitudes towards them in this Scandinavian nation.
Music: What the world needs now by Dione Warwick
This episode was first released in December 2022
In episode 48, Mariette and Rodney speak about their life in Uganda and how they ended up in different countries as a result of the expulsion.
This episode goes live on 1 December 2022.
In episode 47, we hear from Max Russel about Britain’s historical role and relationship with Uganda. He discusses his MA Thesis, entitled, Enduring Empire: A Case Study of the Ugandan Asian Diaspora.
"Although the British Empire has formally ended, the influence of colonialism and of imperialism continues to influence our society – politically, economically and socially – in Britain, and in countries like Uganda."
Music: Gnossienne (Erik Satie) by Quartet Cinderella
This episode was first released in November 2022
Max Russel speaks about his MA Thesis entitled Enduring Empire: A Case Study of the Ugandan Asian Diaspora.
This episode goes live on 15 November 2022.
Aged 14 years, Rudra Sachdev is the youngest contributor to the podcast series. In 2021, he undertook an oral history project at Habs Boys School. In this episode, he speaks about that journey.
“I learned so much about the life my great grandparents had in Uganda and also about the expulsion and about the difficulties they experienced. Most of all, why it is important to know and document our history.”
Music: Raag Bageshri by Zakir Hussain and Adnan Sami
This episode was first released in November 2022
Rudra Sachdev shares his experiences of documenting his family history. Episode 46 goes live on 1 November 2022.
Bharti Dhir’s childhood in Uganda was shrouded in a deep secret which has had far reaching consequences.
Many years later, while living in the UK, she chose to gift her daughter with her memoir, called Worth.
“I do not buy into the prejudicial values of my childhood. I want my daughter to know who her mother was and that she will gain strength from my story and my experiences.”
Music: Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana, instrumental version by Van Shipley
This episode was first released in October 2022
This is a compelling story of Bharti Dhir. Episode 45 goes live on 15 October 2022
આગામી ત્રણ એપિસોડ એવી મહિલાઓ પર ધ્યાન કેન્દ્રિત કરે છે જેમણે વિવિધ મુશ્કેલીઓનો અનુભવ કર્યો છે અને જેઓ તાકાત, નિશ્ચય અને કૃપાથી પસાર થઈ છે.
એપિસોડ ૪૪ માં, અમે ખતીજા કપાસી પાસેથી સાંભળીએ છીએ કે જેઓ ૮૦ વર્ષની ઉંમરે બર્મિંગહામમાં તેમના પારિવારિક વ્યવસાય, જીવાજી ઓટો સ્પેર્સમાં કામ કરવાનું ચાલુ રાખે છે.
“મને ગ્રાહકો સાથે વાર્તાલાપ કરવામાં આનંદ આવે છે. તેઓ એટલા માટે આવે છે કારણ કે અમે દરેક સાથે ન્યાયી, સમાન અને પ્રમાણિકતાથી વર્તે છે.”
સંગીત: શર્લી બાસી દ્વારા ડાયમંડ્સ કાયમ છે
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The next three episodes focus on women who have experienced different hardships and have pulled through with strength, determination and grace.
In episode 44, we hear from Khatija Kapasi who at the age of 80 years continues to work at Jivaji Auto Spares, their family business in Birmingham.
“I enjoy interacting with the customers. They come because we treat everyone fairly, equally and with honesty.”
Music: Diamonds are forever by Shirley Bassey
This episode was first released in September 2022
The first of three episodes focussing on women who have experienced different hardships and have pulled through with strength, determination and grace.
In episode 44, we hear from Khatija Kapasi who at the age of 80 years continues to work at Jivaji Auto Spares, their family business in Birmingham.
This episode goes live on 1 October 2022 and is in Gujarati
In episode 43, self-made and successful entrepreneur, Sudhir Ruparelia, shares his experiences of living in Uganda. After Idi Amin’s edict, he left Uganda, went to the UK and then returned. “Uganda never left us and we never left Uganda. In the UK, there was something missing in my life.”
Today, the Ruparelia group is the largest privately owned conglomerate in Uganda, with 25 companies in different sectors.
Music: Bow Harp (Adungu) near Lake Victoria by Sadam Seguya
This episode was first released in September 2022
Sudhir Ruparelia shares his experiences of growing up in Uganda, leaving and returning to the country of his birth.
Episode 43 goes live on the 15th September 2022
Season 4 continues with Raman Keshwala, who returned to Uganda in the 1990s. His main motivation was to reconnect with his parents who had moved back to Uganda. “There were many opportunities for starting new businesses. We liked the country and the future is bright for Uganda.”
Music: Gun Guna Rahe Hai Bhanvare by Asha Bhosle
This episode was first released in September 2022
This is a story of seizing opportunities. Raman Keshwala speaks about his motivation and experience of returning to Uganda.
This episode goes live on 1 September 2022
A tribute to all mothers who experienced the expulsion from Uganda in 1972
Music: Tu Kitni Achi Hai, Tu Kitni Bohle Hai by Lata Mangeshkar
This episode was first released in August 2022
જેમ જેમ અમે સીઝન 4 ચાલુ રાખીએ છીએ, અમે હુસૈન લિરા પાસેથી સાંભળીએ છીએ, જેમણે યુગાન્ડામાં રહેવાનું પસંદ કર્યું છે. એપિસોડ 39 માં, તે અમને કહે છે કે તેણે શા માટે ત્યાં રહેવાનું નક્કી કર્યું. તે એ પણ સમજાવે છે કે હકાલપટ્ટીએ અર્થતંત્ર પર કેવી અસર કરી. આજે, તે કમ્પાલામાં રહે છે. “મેં વિશ્વના ઘણા ભાગોમાં પ્રવાસ કર્યો છે. યુગાન્ડા એ છે જ્યાં હું ઘરે સૌથી વધુ અનુભવું છું. આ તે છે જ્યાં મારું હૃદય છે."
સંગીત: મેહદી હસન દ્વારા રફ્તા, રફ્તા વો મેરી હસ્તી કા સામન
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As we continue Season 4, we hear from Hussein Lira, who chose to stay in Uganda. In episode 39, he tells us why he decided to remain there. He also explains how the expulsion impacted the economy. Today, he continues to live in Kampala. “
I have travelled to many parts of the world. Uganda is where I feel most at home. This is where my heart is.”
This podcast is in Gujarati
Music: Rafta, Rafta Woh Meri Hasti Ka Saman by Mehdi Hassan
This episode was first released in August 2022
