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<\/figure>\nOn Thursday, July 10, he makes a return to the Gen Z Stand-Up Comedy show, a year after his last performance in Kigali.<\/p>\n
In an exclusive interview with IGIHE upon landing in the capital, the 42-year-old comedian expressed excitement about his return, describing Rwanda as his second home.<\/p>\n
“I’m so glad to be back in Rwanda. Rwanda is my second home, apart from Uganda. I’m glad to be here once again and happy to be hosted at Gen Z Comedy,” he said.<\/p>\n
Gen Z Comedy has quickly become a staple on Kigali\u2019s entertainment calendar, known for its vibrant mix of emerging and seasoned comedic talent. This year\u2019s show carries a special theme, ‘Kwibohora31,’ commemorating Rwanda\u2019s 31st Liberation Anniversary.<\/p>\n Reflecting on his connection with local fans, Teacher Mpamire praised Rwandan audiences for their purposeful support of comedy.<\/p>\n \u201cRwandan audiences purposely come for comedy. They\u2019re ready, welcoming, and they support local comedians first, which makes it easier for international acts like me,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Mpamire will join local comedians, including Umushumba, Pirate, Rumi, Kadudu, Joseph, and Dudu for a night promising laughter and high-energy performances.<\/p>\n Speaking further in his interview, he reflected on the significance of performing during Rwanda\u2019s Liberation period.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a nice initiative to perform during this time. As a teacher of nationalism, I know the importance of remembering a country\u2019s past and celebrating progress. Rwanda has achieved so much \u2014 from the cleanliness of Kigali to the discipline of its citizens. I\u2019m always impressed,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n {{Balancing laughter and the classroom Mpamire\u2019s comedic style is a unique fusion of humour and education, deeply rooted in his role as a teacher at Standard High School Zzana in Uganda.<\/p>\n While he occasionally uses humour to engage students, he draws a clear line between comedy and teaching.<\/p>\n \u201cI follow the teachers\u2019 code of conduct. When I\u2019m in class, it\u2019s class time. But today\u2019s students prefer teachers with a sense of humor, so I drop in small jokes related to the lesson \u2014 it helps them understand better. But I always know my limit,\u201d he shared.<\/p>\n His journey into comedy began after watching Zambian comedian Ben Phiri, who performed in Uganda as a presidential impersonator.<\/p>\n \u201cI was inspired seeing Ben Phiri act as President Museveni and Nelson Mandela. That\u2019s how I developed my own version of acting as the president of Uganda,\u201d he recalled.<\/p>\n But Mpamire\u2019s craft evolved significantly after studying at the American Comedy Institute in New York, where he learned the art of writing, researching, and performing structured comedy.<\/p>\n \u201cBefore America, I only performed as the president. But my teacher, Steve Rosenfield, taught me to anchor my comedy in what I know best \u2014 teaching. That\u2019s how I became Teacher Mpamire. Now, when people watch me, they can tell I\u2019ve done my homework,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Mpamire encourages young comedians to be genuine, creative, and open to growth, especially in the face of criticism.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you want comedy as a career, you have to rehearse, research, and be original. Everything in life can be comedy \u2014 you just have to look for it. And remember, nothing is completely new in this world. What matters is how you make it your own,\u201d he advised.<\/p>\n Watch the full interview below: <\/p>\n![\"This](\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/whatsapp_image_2025-07-08_at_11.17_19-afa94-e2f99.jpg\")
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