Uganda’s Pastor Wilson Bugembe was one of the winners at the recently concluded MZIAIF’s (Mount Zion Institute Alumni International Fellowship) International Christian Film Festival.
At the festival held at The King’s Palace Auditorium in Katy, Texas late last month, Bugembe’s documentary titled “Pastor Bugembe; the Yellow Boy” was the winner of the best African Documentary.
The documentary chronicling the Ugandan man of God was filmed in Kampala back in 2020 and directed by Tommy Colin
The Yellow Boy is part of the Worship Factor documentary series, a collection that celebrates the cultural diversity of church musicians and worship leaders from around the world.
Bugembe’s episode in the series explores his remarkable journey as a celebrated gospel artist from Uganda and leader of Worship House Church in Nansana.
As an orphan who lost his parents to HIV, Bugembe found himself surviving on the streets of Kampala, earning him the nickname “yellow” due to the colour of his shirt.
For over two years, he relied on discarded food and sought shelter under a tree. However, his life underwent a miraculous transformation and today, he is celebrated as a prominent figure in his country and actively engages in various charitable works, inspiring others with his story of resilience and hope.
The MZIAIF’s International Christian Film Festival which was launched in 2021 is a massive gathering of filmmakers from over 60 countries with over 450 film submissions in several categories from over 70 countries.