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Comedian Kapere is dead
Kapere is said to have died at a health facility in Budo, Wakiso District, today (November 1).
The National Unity Platform (NUP), a political party to which Kapere belonged, this evening posted a tweet on X announcing his demise. (Courtesy photo)
By: New Vision Journalist, Journalist @New Vision
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Local comedian Yokana Mbuuse, popularly known as Kapere Lufotose, is dead.
Kapere is said to have died at a health facility in Budo, Wakiso District, today (November 1).
The cause of his death is not yet known.
The National Unity Platform (NUP), a political party to which Kapere belonged, this evening posted a tweet on X announcing his demise.
NUP spokesperson and leader of the opposition Joel Ssenyonyi said on his X platform; "Just last week, we were with Kapere Lufotose at NUP offices in Kavule. It is so sad to learn that he has passed on."
NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi also posted on his X; "A few moments back, I just received the most devastating news regarding the untimely passing of our brother, dear friend and comrade Yokana Mbuuse fondly called Kapere Lufotose. A man who made every dark moment light. A man who loved his country and wished it well! A loss so difficult to take in."
The National Unity Platform (NUP), a political party to which Kapere belonged, this evening posted a tweet on X announcing his demise.
NUP spokesperson and leader of the opposition Joel Ssenyonyi said on his X platform; "Just last week, we were with Kapere Lufotose at NUP offices in Kavule. It is so sad to learn that he has passed on."
NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi also posted on his X; "A few moments back, I just received the most devastating news regarding the untimely passing of our brother, dear friend and comrade Yokana Mbuuse fondly called Kapere Lufotose. A man who made every dark moment light. A man who loved his country and wished it well! A loss so difficult to take in."
Kapere rose to fame as part of the Amarula Family comedy group alongside Allan Mujuni (Amooti Omubalanguzi) and Nicholas Mpiirwe (Messe Bontwe), becoming widely known for his distinctive expressions, humour, and the popular Lufotose skit.
He also featured in music videos, including Bobi Wine's hit song "Mr. Money".
More details to come....
He also featured in music videos, including Bobi Wine's hit song "Mr. Money".
More details to come....