Gaetano Kagwa
Gaetano Juuko Kagwa | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 June 1972 Kampala, Uganda |
| Education | |
| Occupation(s) | Radio presenter, television host, actor |
| Career | |
| Show | The Overdrive Show with Lucky Mbabazi |
| Station(s) | 91.3 Capital FM, Uganda |
| Time slot | 6AM – 10AM |
| Show | Urban Today |
| Station(s) | Urban TV, Uganda |
| Time slot | 6am - 9am |
| Style | Music, celebrity gossip, news |
| Country | Uganda |
| Previous shows | |
| Known for | Beneath the Lies – The Series |
| Spouse | Enid Kushemeza Rukikaire |
Gaetano Jjuko Kagwa is a Ugandan actor and broadcaster. He currently co-hosts the breakfast show Gaetano & Lucky in the Morning at 91.3 Capital FM with Lucky Mbabazi. He is a judge on East Africa's Got Talent alongside Dj Makeda, Jeff Koinange and Vanessa Mdee.[1][2]
Early life and education
He was born Gaetano Jjuko Kagwa on 22 June 1972 in Kampala, Uganda. He moved to Kenya when he was five years old and then to Lesotho when he was nine.[3] In Lesotho, he completed his high school education. In 1993, he joined the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, US, where he graduated with a degree in political science in 1997.
Career
Kagwa played Abe Sakku on Nana Kagga's TV series Beneath the Lies – The Series. He rose to fame when he represented Uganda in the first edition of Big Brother Africa in 2003. He has also hosted the television show Studio 53 on Mnet. From 2004 to 2008, he was the host of the Capital in the Morning Show on Kenyan radio station 98.4 Capital FM.
His career as a radio presenter goes back several years before signing up with Kenya's Capital FM. Prior to moving to neighboring country Kenya as a radio presenter, Kagwa worked for Capital FM Uganda as well as Vision Voice, a Ugandan radio station.[4]
Big Brother Africa
While a third-year law student at Makerere University, Kagwa went to represent Uganda in the premier Big Brother Africa series in 2003.[4] He made it to the final day of the competition, finishing in fourth place ahead of Namibian representative Stefan Ludik but behind Botswana's Warona Setshwaelo.
Kagwa is most remembered for starting a romantic relationship with South African housemate Abby Plaatjes. While at the house, he won the chance to swap places with Big Brother UK contestant Cameron Stout. His stint at the UK house caused media outrage when he called representative Tania a "piggy", which made her threaten to leave the house for good.[5]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | East Africa's Got Talent[6] | Himself (judge) | Judge | |
| 2016 & 2018 | NSSF Friends with Benefits | Himself (co-host) | Co-hosted with Crystal Newman | |
| 2014–2016 | Beneath the Lies – The Series | Abe Sakku | Joseph Katsha Kyasi | TV series, Savannah MOON Productions |
| 2010 | Changes | |||
| 2006–2013 | Tusker Project Fame | Himself (host) | Singing competition TV show | |
| 2018–2021 | Another Round[7] | Himself (co-host) | Lifestyle show on NBS TV |
Personal life
Kagwa married Enid Kushemeza in August 2009.[8]
For most of his life, he has been an advocate of awareness and prevention of HIV/AIDS. In 2007, he was appointed as a UNAIDS special representative.[9]
References
- ^ Atwiine, Simon Peter. "Gaetano Kaggwa named among 'East Africa's Got Talent' judges". Eagle News. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ "Gaetano part of judge panel in East Africa's got Talent show". The Kampala Sun. Archived from the original on 19 August 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ "Gaetano Kagwa | TVSA".
- ^ a b "Sample Page".
- ^ "Africa swap for Big Brother". 23 June 2003.
- ^ Amia, Pamela. "Media Personality Gaetano Kaggwa Lands Mega 'East Africa's Got Talent". Chimpreports. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
- ^ BAIKE, PRISCA (20 February 2018). "Why Marcus Kwikiriza left Capital FM". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
- ^ "GAETANO MARRIES ENID | Exit Kampala". Archived from the original on 2010-10-16. Retrieved 2012-09-25.
- ^ "African media personality Gaetano Kagwa appointed as UNAIDS Special Representative". www.unaids.org. Retrieved 2020-05-24.