Episode 4
As Sameer prepares for his move to Singapore, Hasan’s letters reveal the extent of the changes in 1950s Uganda. Read by Vincent Ebrahim and Sacha Dhawan.
As Sameer prepares for his move to Singapore, Hasan’s letters lay bare the full extent of the changes in 1950s Uganda.
Read by Vincent Ebrahim and Sacha Dhawan
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’s Prize from Stormzy’s 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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- Thu 8 Apr 2021 12:04Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Thu 8 Apr 2021 22:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4