TRIBUTE: Alex Muhangi carrying the Comedy Industry over years

Well, lets talk about a Ugandan comedian, sound engineer who worked with Fenon for more than 5 years before moving on as, director and host Comedy Store Uganda. As one of the pioneers of standup comedy in the English language in Uganda with Crackers, Muhangi always dreamed big even when others opted to quit being funny. 4 years back, Comedy Store premiered at Diner’s Lounge (Now Lit LOUNGE) in Bukoto before moving to The 400 Bar in October 2017, and in January 2018 to date, the show is always at UMA Main Exhibition Hall in Lugogo Every Thursday.The Comedy industryAs a result of Comedy Store, many other comedy shows have emerged though they dont tend to last long, the one important factor is, Muhangi still and is always celebrated by fellow comedians for having created a platform that has earned them massive wealth and respect from the society. At his weekly show, with entrance as low as 20k, the Comedy store gives you a massive thrilling 7hours entertainment experience that’s worth 50k. The show features a live band, comedy performances, talent showcases and ends with a performance from a guest artiste performance.New Comedy talentsThe show features a live band, comedy performances, talent showcases and celebrity musicians’ performances. The show opens with the red carpet and Alex Muhangi interviews the day’s performers and celebrity guests. Over the years, new talents have emerged and now house hold names in the comedy indsutry, thanks to the Comedy Store Uganda;MC MariachiTeacher MpamireKalela Alex OmusogaMadrat & ChicoRein and MaulanaJaja BruceCrazy UniversityGodi GodiSeveral top Comedians and acts from Africa have performed at Comedy Store including Eric Omondi, Nameless, Jaguar from Kenya, Arthur Nkusi, DJ pius, Charly n’ Nina from Rwanda, and many others. Year in, year out every Thursday, ALEX MUHANGI swiftly continues Walking in his own ‘COMEDY’ Lane, being able to set up a show that brings together over 3000 people is not an easy job.