Episode 7
Sameer is relaxing into the rhythms of Ugandan life with wealthy family friends, the Shahs.
Read by Sacha Dhawan and Vincent Ebrahim
Although Sameer has settled in to life with his wealthy friends the Shahs, he鈥檚 keen to explore his family roots elsewhere in Uganda.
Read by Sacha Dhawan and Vincent Ebrahim
This elegant and eye-opening debut crosses continents and generations as it explores love, duty and the long shadows cast by colonialism. Themes of romance and exile combine with a stunning portrayal of modern Uganda as a young man tries to find his place in the world. Winner of the New Writer鈥檚 Prize from Stormzy鈥檚 imprint Merky books, Hafsa Zayyan takes us from East Africa to the East Midlands - and back again.
Written by Hafsa Zayyan
Abridged by Patricia Cumper
Producer: Eilidh McCreadie
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- Tue 13 Apr 2021 12:0491热爆 Radio 4
- Tue 13 Apr 2021 22:4591热爆 Radio 4