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Idi Amin Part 1: The Butcher of Uganda
From 1971 to 1979, Idi Amin Dada devastated Uganda using the persona of the playful joker
From 1971 to 1979, President Idi Amin Dada devastated Uganda. The military dictator sank the economy and deported an entire ethnic class. He slaughtered up to half a million of his fellow citizens. All with the persona of 'Big Daddy', the playful joker. His image as a buffoon, however, belied his extraordinary charisma and his mastery of communication. In a continent ravaged by empire, his bloody tale is part of a much larger story. Let's explore the life of Africa's most infamous son.
A Noiser production, written by Jeff Dawson.
