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Madina Amin

b. 1950

Uganda's first lady to Idi Amin and traditional dancer

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About Madina Amin

Born 1950. Madina Amin is an Ugandan first Lady and dancer.

Madina Amin (born in the early 1950s) was Uganda's first lady, and artist (dancer). She was Idi Amin's fourth first lady and favorite wife. She was the first Muslim woman as the renowned traditional dancer. She was a traditional dancer with a group called Heart Beat of Africa and was drawn to Idi Amin for her dancing. Madina Amin returned to Uganda after staying with Idi Amin for 20 years in exile. His sons are Abdu Nasser Mwanga, and Hussein Kato. However the officials rejected the land for building the university in Garuga being a residential place, and some rejected the plan to build the university based on Amin's dark doings including human rights violation.

In recent years, Madina Amin also known as Madina Najjemba Amin made appeals to the president of Uganda regarding support and welfare. In 2024-2025 His excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni granted her a monthly salary allowance, a vehicle(4by4), housing provision following her request, this based on her status as the widow of a former head of state being recognized.

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Important facts

Born
1950
Birth century
Occupation
First Lady, dancer
Nationality

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Madina Amin?

Uganda's first lady to Idi Amin and traditional dancer

When was Madina Amin born?

Madina Amin was born in 1950.

What is Madina Amin's occupation?

Madina Amin is a first Lady and dancer.

What nationality is Madina Amin?

Madina Amin is Ugandan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Madina Amin

· Wikidata: Q133824254

· DBpedia: Madina Amin

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