He took power in a military coup in January 1971 while the President, Milton Obote, was out of the country.
Idi Amin's birth name is Idi Amin Dada Oumee.
Idi Amin was a Ugandan dictator.
Idi Amin
For most of his life Idi Amin lived in Entebbe.
Idi Amin ruled Uganda for 8 yers from 25th January, 1971 to 10th April, 1979
The Collected Broadcasts of Idi Amin was created in 1975.
Forrest Whitaker played Idi Amin in the movie "The Last King of Scotland."
mr idi amin died on 12 august 2003 becouse of syphillis
There is no record of Idi Amin Dada ever visiting Nigeria. However, there is a movie about Idi Amin that was produced through cooperation of UK, Kenya, and Nigeria.
Biography - 1979 Idi Amin was released on: USA: 1979
In the context of Idi Amin Dada, "Dada" is a Swahili word meaning "sister." Idi Amin, the former dictator of Uganda, used it as part of his name to emphasize his connection to his roots and to project a sense of authority and power. The use of "Dada" in this context was a way to evoke loyalty and kinship among his supporters.
idi amin stood at 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighed over 150 lbs.