Oral history with Pierre Lewe

This interview is in French. An English summary/transcription has been created by the project team. This index has been produced by the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Centre from the English translation of the interview. All timings are approximate.

00:00-00:11 Pierre introduces himself, his background, education and employment

00:12-06:10 Thoughts on integration of Cameroonians who have migrated to UK and those who were born in USA

06:11-09:49 Thoughts on problems with young people who come to [America]

09:50-11:17 Difficulty of retaining cultural identity in America

11:19-12:44 Strategies used to help retain cultural identity e.g. learning and using mother tongue etc

12:45-13:12 The success of the language initiative

13:15-15:28 How can UK organisations encourage retention of cultural identity

15:29-21:26 Football tournament organised by Pierre, The Fiesta Foot Pierre Lewe – how it brought villages together and the sharing of culture (dances etc) at the event

21:27-25:09 The benefit and impact of football to the Cameroon

25:20-27:00 Cameroonian government investment in football needed?

27:01-29:18 What aspect of Cameroonian culture can be passed on via football

29:19-34:32 Aspects of traditional culture that are fundamental for a Cameroonian to know

34:33-36:50 Advice for young people who have lost connections with their Cameroonian heritage