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Arise Woman! Comedy Jam

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Arise Woman! Comedy Jam
Arise Woman! Comedy Jam 2019
StatusActive
GenreStand-up Comedy
Date(s)March 8, 2019 (2019-03-08)
FrequencyAnnually
VenueNational Theatre Uganda
Location(s)Kampala
CountryUganda
Years active5
InauguratedMarch 8, 2019 (2019-03-08)
FounderAkite Agnes
Attendance377
LeaderAkite Agnes
Organised byTimothy Nyanzi
SponsorTusker 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

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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]

Ladies who performed on the first Arise Woman! Comedy Jam. L-R: Dorah Nakagwa, Sheila Katamba, Flower Girl, Titin, Rich Mouth, Maggie Nansubuga, Nancy Kobusheshe, Akite Agnes

Performers in Arise Woman!2019 Comedy Jam

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  • Akite Agnes (host)
  • Fun Factory Ladies
  • Nancy Kobusheshe
  • Maggie Nansubuga
  • Leila Kachapizo
  • Dora Nakaga
  • Rich Mouth
  • Flower Girl
  • Sheila Katamba

References

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  1. ^ Ruva, Roy (11 March 2019). "Stand-up Queen Agnes Akite Cracks Up Comedy Fans At 'Arise Woman!' Comedy Jam". Chano8. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  2. ^ Emuk, Benjamen (9 March 2019). "Akite Announces Annual 'Arise Woman Comedy Jam' Show". Chimp Reports. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
  3. ^ Ruva, Roy (7 March 2019). "Comedian Agnes Akite To Lead All-Female Lineup In Celebrating Women Through Comedy". Chano8. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  4. ^ Emuk, Benjamen (9 March 2019). "Ugandan Female Comics Dedicate 'Arise Woman Comedy Jam' Show To Charity". Chimp Reports. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Ssejjombwe, Isaac (11 March 2019). "Arise Women Comediennes leave revelers in stitches". Daily Monitor. No. 69. Nation Media Group. p. 29.