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Joseph Semakula Ndugwa, commonly known as Omugave Ndugwa, was a Ugandan writer. He had over 40 years of experience in Uganda's arts industry as an author, script writer, director and producer. He wrote over 30 plays, 300 poems, and a couple of films.[1]
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Ndugwa, in 1969, joined the Jinja Dramatics Society (JDS) and, in 1971, the Kampala Negro Angels.[2]
In 1978, after leaving the Negro Angels, he co-founded the Black Pearls with Omulagira John Kayondo and others.[2] Ndugwa's long-time friend, Edrisa Wankalubo Simwogerere, supported the group's establishment by providing resources.[2]
After a challenging period in the late 1990s, Ndugwa returned to Uganda from the U.S. in 2000, reviving and renaming the Riverside theatre as The Pearl theatre.[2][3] However, evolving audience preferences and logistical issues resulted in declining popularity, leading to Ndugwa's eventual retreat and the venue's transformation into a motor vehicle spare parts shop.[2]
Notable works produced during his career include, Obulamu Bwa Sambirige and Office Njerere.[2]
Before his death, he had embarked on movie production, a chapter he began in 2013 with a film version of his 1988 play “Emikwano nsi” which he directed and co-produced with Hemdee Kiwanuka.[1]
Ndugwa died on June 9, 2022 after suffering from prostrate cancer.[1][2][4][5][6]
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- Obulamu bwa Ssembirige (1972)[2]
- Olugendo lwa Wasajja (1974)[2]
- Ssegirinya ne Naggirinya (1975)[2]
- Sseruganda Tontya (1976)[2]
- Office Njereere (1975)[2]
- Nsalala n’Omukwano (1978)[2]
- Wasajja mu Bizinga by’e Sesse (1978)[2]
- Ekitangaala mu Nzikiza (1981)[2]
- Oluyimba lw’e Nderema (1983)[2]
- Omusaayi gw’obutiko (1983)[2]
- Zziribasanga ne Ssanyu (1983)[2]
- Ggalimpitawa (1984)[2]
- Amaka mu Buwanganguse (1985)[2]
- Emikwano Nsi (1988)[2]
- The Divided Family – Oluyo (1988)[2]
- Ekimuli mu Maggwa I (1988)[2]
- Ekimuli mu Maggwa II (1989)[2]
- The Narrow Escape – Olugwanyu (1990)[2]
- Traffic Jam – Akalippo (1991)[2]
- Olutindo lw’Emomboze – The Orphan's Bridge (1991)[2]
- Saa Mbaya (1992)[2]
- Ku Saawa Esembayo (1992)[2]
- Mayengo (1994)[2]
- Ekkoligo (1995)[2]
- Enseekeezi (1996)[2]
- Eka (1996)[2]
- Erindya (1998)[2]
- Nnamukwakula (1998)[2]
- Endalagge (1999)[2]
- Kirimuttu (2000)[2]
- Ssekkono (2003)[2]
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