Kampala, Uganda: Uganda’s celebrated stand-up comedian Patrick “Salvado” Idringi has dedicated the 7th edition of his flagship Africa Laughs comedy show to his late friends Rajiv Ruparelia and Cedric Babu, acknowledging their immense contribution to his personal and professional journey.
The highly anticipated rib-cracking event, slated for October 25, 2025, at Kingdom Kampala’s I&M Bank Atrium, promises an evening of unmatched comedy, music, and entertainment that will bring together top comedians from across Africa.
“This year’s edition is very personal to me. I’m dedicating it to my fallen brothers Rajiv and Cedric, who believed in me when it mattered most. Their support shaped my career and life,” a visibly emotional Salvado told journalists during the show’s media briefing last month.
Star-Studded Lineup Confirmed
Dubbed ‘Africa Laughs 7, the festival will feature some of the continent’s finest comedy acts, including Basketmouth (Nigeria), Eric Omondi (Kenya), Mpho Popps (South Africa), Celeste Ntuli (South Africa), and Akau Jambo (South Sudan).
Uganda’s lineup will include Salvado himself, Anne Kansiime, Dr. Hillary Okello, Emmah Napoleon, Madrat & Chiko, Pablo, and Ronnie McVex, among others.
For music lovers, Dr Jose Chameleone will headline the musical segment alongside exhilarating performances from Juliana Kanyomozi, Janzi Band, and DJ Moustey, ensuring an all-around entertainment experience.
“I’m promising you magic. I’ll be on stage for more than an hour, and this year, the Ugandan lineup is intentionally bigger because I want the world to see that Ugandan comedy is on an international level,” Salvado said.
Tickets and Sponsors
Tickets are now available via MTN MoMo, with early bird general tickets priced at UGX 80,000 and silver tickets at UGX 200,000. A gold table (8 pax) goes for UGX 3 million, while platinum tables (8 pax) cost UGX 8 million.
Sponsors for this year’s edition include I&M Bank, Pepsi, Aquafina, MTN MoMo, Euro Gold, Fenon Records, Uganda Airlines, Arcadia Suites, CHINT Uganda, Virah Forex Bureau, Victoria University, and Kingdom Kampala.
Since its inception in 2013, the Africa Laughs franchise has grown into Uganda’s premier comedy festival, blending stand-up, storytelling, satire, and music to celebrate African creativity.
