Arise Woman! Comedy Jam
| Arise Woman! Comedy Jam | |
|---|---|
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 Arise Woman! Comedy Jam 2019 | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Stand-up Comedy |
| Date(s) | March 8, 2019 |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Venue | National Theatre Uganda |
| Location(s) | Kampala |
| Country | Uganda |
| Years active | 5 |
| Inaugurated | March 8, 2019 |
| Founder | Akite Agnes |
| Attendance | 377 |
| Leader | Akite Agnes |
| Organised by | Timothy Nyanzi |
| Sponsor | Tusker Malt Lager Uganda, MyHQ, Coca-Cola (Century Bottling Company), Bella Wine, |
Arise Woman! Comedy Jam is a Ugandan stand-up comedy show created and hosted by Akite Agnes.[1] The event happens annually[2] on International Women's Day in celebration of the achievements of the woman[3] in the society and has an all female cast. The show takes place yearly on 8 March. Proceeds from each show go to an identified Charity organisation[4]
Arise Woman!2019[edit]
Arise Woman!2019 is the maiden comedy show of the annual event. Proceeds from this show went to help Home of Hope Uganda (https://www.homeofhopeuganda.org/).[5] The show took place in Theatre Labonita and it comprised an all female star cast.[6]
Performers in Arise Woman!2019 Comedy Jam[edit]
- Akite Agnes (host)
- Fun Factory Ladies
- Nancy Kobusheshe
- Maggie Nansubuga
- Leila Kachapizo
- Dora Nakaga
- Rich Mouth
- Flower Girl
- Sheila Katamba
References[edit]
- ^ Ruva, Roy (11 March 2019). "Stand-up Queen Agnes Akite Cracks Up Comedy Fans At 'Arise Woman!' Comedy Jam". Chano8. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
- ^ Emuk, Benjamen (9 March 2019). "Akite Announces Annual 'Arise Woman Comedy Jam' Show". Chimp Reports. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ Ruva, Roy (7 March 2019). "Comedian Agnes Akite To Lead All-Female Lineup In Celebrating Women Through Comedy". Chano8. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
- ^ Emuk, Benjamen (9 March 2019). "Ugandan Female Comics Dedicate 'Arise Woman Comedy Jam' Show To Charity". Chimp Reports. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ Kulanyi, Rachael (11 March 2019). "Female comedians celebrate Women's day in a comedy show dubbed 'Arise Woman Comedy Jam'". Matooke Republic. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- ^ Ssejjombwe, Isaac (11 March 2019). "Arise Women Comediennes leave revelers in stitches". Daily Monitor. No. 69. Nation Media Group. p. 29.