Actor Adil Ray follows his grandfather's footsteps all the way to Kenya!

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  • čas přidán 16. 04. 2024
  • Citizen Khan star Adil Ray identifies as Brummie, British, Muslim, Pakistani and African - his mum came to England from newly independent Kenya with her family in 1967. Heading back to east Africa, Adil traces his mixed Asian and African ancestry across Kenya to Uganda.
    On the trail of rumours of a link to African royalty, Adil meets African relatives for the first time in the traditional kingdom of Buganda and is amazed to discover the truth about his lineage.
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Komentáře • 31

  • @zeitunafzal685
    @zeitunafzal685 Před měsícem +13

    My mother and Aunty Aisha were the best of friends. I recall Aunty Aisha being dropped off at home by your aunty Razia and your mami. Aunty Aisha and my mum really cared about each other.❤

  • @krisfinley6706
    @krisfinley6706 Před 2 měsíci +13

    Such a fascinating intriguing family story!😀💯

  • @sweet16honey75
    @sweet16honey75 Před měsícem +9

    They worked with my Great Grandpa even the UK PM is from Kisumu my great grandpa immigrated to kenya as a clerk with EAST AFRICA RAILWAYS AND HARBOURS he was transferred to kenya

    • @mohabatkhanmalak1161
      @mohabatkhanmalak1161 Před 22 dny

      Our family is from Uganda, and our grandfathers came from the furthest reaches of the British Raj, the Northwest Frontier Province (NWFP) near Afghanistan. They were Pathans and came to Mombasa, Kenya and then Uganda. It was the empire days and the British had the railways, plantations, roads and other projects so there was plenty of work opportunities. This was also just after WW1. As a child, I remember the East African Railways & Harbours steam trains in our town Jinja, and also the lake Victoria ferry in the late 1960's. Those were the days, lovely memories.🐞

  • @876LND
    @876LND Před měsícem +4

    Wow such an interesting heritage

  • @R3AP3R664
    @R3AP3R664 Před měsícem +4

    It's so strange, My great grandmother was african ugandan and her husband was kashmiri indian on my mothers side.

  • @kalahusseinismail
    @kalahusseinismail Před 16 dny +1

    I also have the same story like yours Brother ❤

  • @nyattabby7953
    @nyattabby7953 Před 17 dny +1

    Beautiful stories of beautiful ppl,
    Yes we have alot of community members married to beautiful African ladies,
    I love my country- Uganda, and love visiting every year to stay in touch with my ppl ❤️

  • @user-fe3tm8gw6x
    @user-fe3tm8gw6x Před měsícem +1

    Fascinating indeed,you are blessed to have found your roots, Many African american would wish that but in vain.its indeed important to have a sense of belonging,that gives a sense of pride more still related to king of Buganda ,that's totally amazing having royal blood flows into your veins.i.believe you feel proud and happier

  • @kalahusseinismail
    @kalahusseinismail Před 16 dny +1

    My great grandmother was Aisha ❤ and right now we have More than 6 people with Aisha name

  • @876LND
    @876LND Před měsícem +4

    Aisha was gorgeous too! RIP

  • @SughranBibi-ty1fm
    @SughranBibi-ty1fm Před měsícem +1

    Its interesting storry I like its Bro

  • @keagleeagle821
    @keagleeagle821 Před 19 dny +2

    This is very interesting provided they're Indians darker than Africans.
    But I learned they discriminate their own dark skinned Indians

  • @samaliewampamba5339
    @samaliewampamba5339 Před měsícem +3

    Very interesting😅🇺🇬

  • @exdus235
    @exdus235 Před 2 měsíci +1

  • @theimplacableauthoritarian2938

    These are some of the things that triggered Amin Dada. When you hear these stories, history of Uganda takes on a very colorful complexion! Especially that he was also Muslim!

    • @Ubuntu-BC
      @Ubuntu-BC Před 16 dny

      Amin asked them to take over Uganda citizenship, marry our people they refused

  • @Annie-cai
    @Annie-cai Před 15 dny

    Kenya Indians are an official tribe. We are trying to set up an Indian restaurant in the village. Hope we get the taste right😊

  • @zully756
    @zully756 Před měsícem +3

    Todate there are african in uganda speaking Punjabi

  • @TheBrokenSilence
    @TheBrokenSilence Před měsícem +6

    Sorry lady but no African mother gives up her children due to finances especially not in those days. They send the children to the village or other relations as the story progresses we learnt that the children were taken away from their mother after their father died due to race!

    • @hadassah3560
      @hadassah3560 Před měsícem +1

      Yes, just seen the African account. The children were forcibly taken away.....

    • @grandmabente123
      @grandmabente123 Před 11 dny

      Yes there is something there... I know that in Kiganda customs, families aften send their children to a family member better off, financially and socially, to give the kids a better chance to progress in life... that was olden days... but makes sense... also at least in Buganda Kiganda customs is kids stay with mother till they are 7, then boys often go to a better off family member... also the kids are looked upon more or less to belong to the father's lineage and clan... ... again in olden days...

    • @TheBrokenSilence
      @TheBrokenSilence Před 11 dny +1

      @@grandmabente123 you have very good Baganda knowledge lady

    • @grandmabente123
      @grandmabente123 Před 11 dny

      @@TheBrokenSilence Thank you... Webale nyo 🙂

    • @TheBrokenSilence
      @TheBrokenSilence Před 11 dny +1

      @@grandmabente123 are you based in the uk? If so I would really love to meet you for some afternoon tea, I’ll buy 😄

  • @kugs4749
    @kugs4749 Před měsícem +7

    Kabaka is the King of Buganda not Uganda. Mzee Museveni is the ruler of Uganda😂

  • @MaMa-gp1pw
    @MaMa-gp1pw Před měsícem +1

    I dont understand one moment his turkish another one hindu

    • @cocoaorange1
      @cocoaorange1 Před měsícem

      His family has both.

    • @maryamkim1281
      @maryamkim1281 Před měsícem +1

      At the time, people didn't distinguish Turks from Indians.
      It was so in other colonial lands. This was before people became familiar and wise to the correct terminology and signifiers, which we modern people take for granted.