The physique of beloved comic Nicholas Mpirwe, recognized to many as Messe, is lastly returning to Uganda. Messe handed away in Arizona on December twelfth of final yr, reportedly resulting from coronary heart failure, whereas pursuing alternatives within the United States.
For over a month, his household and associates have been working tirelessly to boost the funds wanted to deliver him house. Now, it has been confirmed that his physique will arrive in Kampala this Thursday, January sixteenth.
An announcement launched by Kapalanga, a pal additionally residing within the US, confirmed the information:
“We are right here to let you recognize that our brother’s physique Nicholas Mpiirwe, effectively often called Messe Bontwe, has immediately Jan 14th 2025 left the United States of America. Nicholas’s physique will arrive in Uganda on sixteenth January 2025, and he might be handed over to the Executive Funeral Services and the household.”
A sequence of tributes and ceremonies might be held to honor Messe’s reminiscence. On Saturday, January 18th, his physique might be taken to the National Theatre, a spot deeply linked to his inventive life, the place fellow artists and members of the general public pays their respects. From there, on Sunday, January nineteenth, he might be taken to his ancestral house in Rwampara district for burial on Monday, January twentieth, at 2:00 PM.
Messe was a key determine in Ugandan comedy, notably as one of many founding members of the favored Amarula Family, alongside comedians Amooti and the late Pande Bitama. He additionally had a profession in radio, working with Super FM and Dembe FM earlier than transferring to the United States. His loss is deeply felt by many.