Teacher Mpamire bothered by another Museveni mimic

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Renowned comedian Herbert Mendo Ssegujja, popularly known as Teacher Mpamire, has raised concerns over a rising wave of young comedians mimicking prominent figures, something he has been known for.

In a recent Facebook post, the veteran comedian, who is known for his impeccable mimicking of Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, expressed frustration over the emergence of a new comedian, Sam Muwanguzi, aka “Young Museveni,” who has taken up the same act.

“Not everything should be turned into comedy. Let’s have respect for comedy! We have invested a lot in this fraternity! I hope you understand," said Mpamire in his post.

His remarks were soon judged by his followers as directed at Muwanguzi, whose mimic acts of President Museveni have started gaining significant attention, especially from audiences who are now welcoming him with enthusiasm. This shift in popularity has left Mpamire, who has been mimicking Museveni mimic for years, feeling the pressure.

Ssali Shaufaruh, known by his stage name “Young Bobi.

On the other side, Ssali Shaufaruh, known by his stage name “Young Bobi,” has taken on another controversial mimic. He recently mimicked musician-turned-politician Bobi Wine, re-acting a recent incident in which Bobi Wine appeared with bandages after being injured. The mimicking sparked outrage among Bobi Wine’s supporters, who took to social media to condemn the act as insensitive and disrespectful.

While mimicking has long been a tool of humor, the increasing tension between established comedians and rising acts has sparked a broader debate on the limits of comedy, especially when dealing with sensitive figures and incidents.

Mendo’s plea to preserve the integrity of comedy highlights the challenges veteran performers face as younger talents enter the scene, often replicating their work but with new twists. Whether these developments will create healthy competition or erode the value of satire in Ugandan comedy remains to be seen.