After a lengthy hiatus, Fun Factory Uganda’s fan-favorite comedy show Comedicine has officially returned to television, now airing every Monday at 8 p.m. on NTV.
Richard Tuwangye, one of Fun Factory’s founding directors, expressed excitement over the comeback and praised NTV’s role in shaping Uganda’s comedy landscape. “In February 2007, NTV began airing our sketches under a show called Barbed Wire. Broadcasting at 7:30 p.m. every Sunday, it gave us national exposure and helped accelerate the comedy industry’s growth,” he reminisced.
Tuwangye described the return to NTV as both nostalgic and strategic. “It’s a deliberate decision to return to a local station that’s accessible to Ugandans using free-to-air decoders. We want to reach as many people as possible with our comedy,” he said.
From their early beginnings at TLC in 2003 to their current live shows at the National Theatre, Fun Factory has built a reputation for consistently delivering laughter and thought-provoking satire to audiences across the country.
The group is home to a lineup of exceptional talent, including Richard Tuwangye, Simon Base Kalema, Isaac Kuddzu, Frobisher Lwanga, Veronica Kiwanuka, Dickson Zizinga, Hannington Bugingo, Evelyn Kemizinga, and many others who continue to light up stages and screens with their performances.
