Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga is a Ugandan actress, comedian, director, producer and radio personality, known for her impressive performances in theatre, cinema, television and radio. .
He is recognized as the founder of Afri Talent, a popular theater group in Uganda, and has established himself as a veteran radio host at 88.8 CBS in Kampala.
His notable roles in films such as The last king of Scotland And Sometime in April further cemented his reputation in the entertainment industry.
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- Full name: Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga
- Date of birth: February 8, 1968
- Age: 56 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Jinja, Uganda
- Nationality: Uganda
- Profession: Actor, comedian, director, producer, radio personality
- Parents: Erias Simwogerere (father), Madina Simwogerere (mother)
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouse: Stella Namatovu
- Children: Four children
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Not applicable
- Net worth: $500k
Early life
Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga is currently 56 years old and was born on February 8, 1968. He grew up in Jinja, specifically in the Walukuba housing estate. His parents are Erias Simwogerere and Madina Simwogerere. Abby studied Music, Dance and Drama (MDD) at Makerere University, where he honed his skills in the performing arts.
Personal life
Abby Mukiibi is married to Stella Namatovu and they have four children together. Although specific details about their children are not publicly available, Abby has expressed her commitment to family life throughout her career.
Career
Abby Mukiibi began his entertainment career as a supporting actor in the theater group The Black Pearls in 1988. He gained recognition for his leading role in the film Ziribasanga Ne Sanyu and later co-founded Afri Talent with colleagues including Ruth Wanyana and Michael Mabira.
His breakthrough performance came when he played Chombe, a ruthless leader in one of Afri Talent’s productions. Abby’s work has earned him many awards such as Best Actor at the Uganda National Theater Awards for his role as Kabaka Muteesa II.
In addition to the stage, Abby started moving into the film industry Flame of hope in 1996. He gained international fame for his role as Colonel Théoneste Bagosora in the HBO series Sometime in April (2005) and appears in The last king of Scotland (2006) as Masanga. His other notable film roles include Michel Obeke in Silent army (2008) and Major The mercy of the green forest (2018).
Abby has also made significant contributions to radio since joining CBS Radio in 1996. He was the longtime host of the morning sports show Kalisoliso Wemizanyo and later became program director of station.
Net worth
Abby Mukiibi’s net worth is around $500 thousand. His wealth stems from a successful career in various entertainment fields including acting, directing, producing, and radio hosting.
Social Media
Instagram: N/ATwitter: @AbbyNkaaga
Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga maintains an active presence on social media platforms where he connects with fans and shares updates about his life and career. His Twitter account is @AbbyNkaaga where he interacts with his followers and discusses various topics related to entertainment.
Cinema
- Flame of hope (1996)
- Sometime in April (2005) – Colonel Bagosora
- The last king of Scotland (2006) – Masanga
- Silent army (2008) – Michel Obeke
- The mercy of the green forest (2018) – Major
- Royal blue (2019) – John
- Tam Ngoc (2021)
- Kafa Coh (2022) – Golomadi
