The physique of beloved comic Nicholas Mpirwe, identified to many as Messe, is lastly returning to Uganda. Messe handed away in Arizona on December twelfth of final yr, reportedly as a result of coronary heart failure, whereas pursuing alternatives within the United States.
For over a month, his household and buddies have been working tirelessly to lift the funds wanted to deliver him residence. Now, it has been confirmed that his physique will arrive in Kampala this Thursday, January sixteenth.
A press release launched by Kapalanga, a buddy additionally residing within the US, confirmed the information:
“We are right here to let you already know that our brother’s physique Nicholas Mpiirwe, properly referred to as Messe Bontwe, has at present Jan 14th 2025 left the United States of America. Nicholas’s physique will arrive in Uganda on sixteenth January 2025, and he will probably be handed over to the Executive Funeral Services and the household.”
A sequence of tributes and ceremonies will probably be held to honor Messe’s reminiscence. On Saturday, January 18th, his physique will probably be taken to the National Theatre, a spot deeply linked to his inventive life, the place fellow artists and members of the general public will pay their respects. From there, on Sunday, January nineteenth, he will probably be taken to his ancestral residence 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 shifting to the United States. His loss is deeply felt by many.