Alex Mukulu Is Gone, But His Bananas Still Sting: The Life and Legacy of Uganda’s Greatest Playwright

Uganda lost one of its most fearless artistic voices this past weekend. Alex Mukulu, the playwright who turned a post-independence banana peel into a mirror held up to power, is dead. And the story of why his most celebrated work never made it onto a school syllabus tells you everything you need to know about the tension between art and authority.

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August 19, 2026
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Uganda Loses a Giant: Alex Mukulu Dead at 72 as Government Steps In to Honor a National Treasure

Alex Mukulu, the theatrical genius who gave Uganda some of its most defining stage moments, passed away on August 15, 2026, following a battle with liver complications. He was 72. Now, the government is at the table, determined to give this national icon the farewell he deserves.

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Uganda Loses a Giant: Alex Mukulu, Theatre’s Sharpest Voice, Dead at 72

Uganda’s cultural landscape grew quieter on August 15, 2026, when Alex Mukulu, one of the country’s most celebrated theatre minds, passed away at the age of 72. The cause of his death has not been disclosed, and a stunned industry is still processing the loss. Social media has since erupted with tributes from fans and fellow artists who credit him with shaping what Ugandan storytelling looks and sounds like.

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Alex Mukulu Is Gone, But His Bananas Still Sting: The Life and Legacy of Uganda’s Greatest Playwright

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