Uganda: A Dramatic Movie of Smiles Amidst Turmoils.

Nelson Bahati
3 min readJan 7, 2024

--

In the land of vibrant colors and unpredictable plot twists, there exists a country called Uganda. But make no mistake, my dear reader, for Uganda is not just a country – it’s a full-fledged, larger-than-life movie! Picture yourself sitting in a dimly lit theatre, popcorn in hand, ready to be swept away by the spectacle.

The opening scene of this movie “Uganda” sets the stage for the wild ride ahead. As the curtains rise, you find yourself amidst people who possess strange ability to laugh even in the face of adversity. Their infectious laughter reverberates through the air, turning sorrow into comedy and transforming tears into chuckles. It’s as if the entire nation has been cast in a tragicomedy, with a script that defies logic and embraces absurdity.

Enter the politicians – oh, what a cast of characters they are! With their grand promises and theatrical gestures, they don masks of misleaders and hypocrites, dancing to their own tune of self-interest. They exaggerate their legs around the stage, their voices echoing through the hallowed halls of Parliament, which has become nothing short of a theatre in its own right. MPs engage in verbal fisticuffs, the speakers commanding the proceedings like stern principals in a primary school devoid of liberalism. It’s a spectacle that would make Shakespeare himself blush.

But let’s not forget the supporting moviegoers — everyday Ugandan who find themselves caught in this captivating drama. From the urban jungles to the rural landscapes, they navigate a confused world where senselessness and lawlessness reigns supreme.

In the movie, corruption lurks at every corner, as if it were a living, breathing entity, infecting nearly everyone it touches.

In the center of the movie, potholes become craters, swallowing unsuspecting motorists in a symphony of chaos. It’s a fight for survival. Often, cars drown in this topsy-turvy. Yet, amidst the wreckage, the people find solace in laughter, turning viral videos of overturned and drowned cars into comedic gold.

The scriptwriters and directors behind this grand production, the parliamentarians, are like puppet masters pulling the strings of a marionette show. They allocate funds for infrastructure, only to see them disappear into the pockets of their own kind.

Iron sheets meant for the homes of the impoverished vanish into thin air, leaving ministers claiming ignorance like clueless actors in a poorly rehearsed scene.

The plot thickens as money meant for hospitals and schools magically transforms into handshakes, leaving taxpayers bewildered and the needy neglected.

And through it all, the movie director takes center stage, donning a haughty laughter while addressing actors and moviegoers – that masks the turmoil beneath. The director assures the audience that everything is under control, even as the movie depict scenes hurtling from one crisis to another.

The media, ever the eager promoters, play their part, marketing the bizarre and the bewildering scenes, turning tragedy into entertainment. In this movie, they have lost traditional values.

Likewise, in this grand cinematic production, tragedy and comedy intertwine, creating a tapestry of contradictions that defy explanation.

‘Uganda’, the movie that never ends, keeps its audience captivated, laughing and gasping in equal measure.

It’s a rollercoaster ride through the human spirit’s resilience, where laughter becomes the balm for aching hearts and where the absurdity of reality rivals the most outlandish of Hollywood scripts.

So, my dear reader, step into the theatre and let “Uganda” unfold. Brace yourself for a journey filled with laughter, tears, and a deep understanding that sometimes the greatest stories are the ones that mirror our own flawed humanity.

So, everyday: lights, camera, action! Mind you, “Uganda” is a series. It isn’t yet coming to a close. The intensions of the filmmaker are elusive.

--

--