Uganda finally has its first fully operational comedy club — the Laughing Maraboustork — and today, we sit down with the man behind it: Timothy J. Nyanzi.

In this exclusive episode, Timothy shares the vision and struggles behind opening Uganda's first comedy club, what it was like working with comedy icon Anne Kansiime, and how he’s mentored some of the country’s top comedians. From his early days with the Punchliners to touring Kenya and South Africa, to writing for TV, animation, and AMVCA-nominated shows, Timothy is a true multi-hyphenate shaping Uganda's creative future.

We also talk about the current state of the Ugandan comedy industry and how it compares to other African countries like Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria.📍

Topics We Cover:

Introduction,

Why Laughing Maraboustork?

Setting Up Uganda’s First Comedy Club

Working with Anne Kansiime

Mentoring Comedians in Uganda

The Pun African & Touring Africa Writing for TV and Animation

The State of Uganda’s Comedy Industry

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