Bugaba Stories & Loudit Africa Present
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A film fusing storytelling and social action to fight malaria in Uganda's most vulnerable communities.
A Film by Daug Mulumba • Starring Cyrus Bugaba
About the Film
THE STORY
Soon after Kyobe, a used-plastics collector in the slums of Kampala, witnesses the tragic death of his friend Meega — a pregnant local food vendor — due to malaria, all hell breaks loose when he puts up the fight of his life not to get bitten by a swarm of mosquitoes in the dead of the night.
A psychological thriller and dark comedy starring Silicon Valley African Film Festival nominee Cyrus Bugaba, directed by Daug Mulumba and shot on RED digital cinema cameras by Anthony K. Chukwuma (NCS). Executive Produced by Dr. Denise Njama Meya and Dr. David Meya.
Director
Daug Mulumba
Lead Actor / Producer
Cyrus Bugaba
Cinematography
Anthony K. Chukwuma
Sound Design
Adnan Ssenkumba
Official Trailer
WATCH THE TRAILER
Experience the gripping story of Kyobe's fight for survival in the slums of Kampala.
Why This Matters
THE MALARIA CRISIS
Uganda has one of the highest global burdens of malaria cases. Malaria remains the country's leading cause of death, especially in children, and is responsible for 30–50% of outpatient visits.
12.6M
Malaria Cases in Uganda (2023)
15,945
Estimated Deaths Annually
90%
Population at Risk
$500M+
Annual Economic Loss