Raymond Rushabiro

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Raymond Rushabiro
Occupation actor
Notable workThe Only Son

Raymond Rushabiro is a Ugandan film actor, and stage actor. He broke through in his acting career with Uganda's most famous stage group, the Ebonies, appearing in a number of their plays. [1] He is noted for maintaining a humble lifestyle and staying connected to his fan base. Raymond is widely recognized for his versatile performances and extensive career spanning several decades. Rushabiro's acting journey began during his school days at the prestigious Namasagali College, where he performed in classic stage plays such as Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. He later pursued studies in Music, Dance, and Drama at Makerere University. Raymond has promoted transparency and honesty in film project funding. Rushabiro is also seen in Kweezi Kaganda's Any cow will do alongside former Namasagali old students that was shown at the National Theater of Uganda. [2] His first cinema appearance was as Kasirivu in the movie Bala Bala Sese (2015) directed by Lukyamuzi Bashir. He has also appeared in supporting roles in the 2016 Ugandan film The Only Son (as Uncle), [3] Situka (2015) and as a patriarch of the Muwonge family in 5 @Home on Fox Life (2015-2018). He worked on other films and television series including Freedom (2016), Girl from Mparo (2016) and Kyaddala (2019). [4] Rushabiro has appeared in numerous local and regional productions, transitioning from stage to successful feature films. As of 2025, Rushabiro has become an outspoken advocate for the reforms in the Ugandan creative industry. He frequently emphasizes the need for industry leadership and advocacy. He is urging more investment in modern equipment and professional training to make Ugandan films globally competitive.

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Career

Some of the movies Raymond featured in are:

The Torture (2017): A drama highlighting domestic violence that earned him critical acclaim. Five Days to Live (2018): A performance that won him a best actor accolade [5] . Stain (2021): A film directed by Morris Mugisha for which he also won an award. 27 Guns: A historical action film based on the bush war that led to the current Ugandan government [6] .

Awards and recognition

He was nominated for Best Actor in a Drama (Movie/TV series) in the 2018 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award [7]

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References

  1. ↑ Med Kimbugwe (2011). "The Ebonies Take Theater To The People With Hold Devil D Wanchekecha". HiPipo. Archived from the original on 4 July 2011.
    - Edwin Nuwagaba (11 September 2010). "Blissfull Hell? Not quite". Monitor. Archived from the original on 24 February 2014.
  2. ↑ Edwin Nuwagaba (11 September 2010). "Any cow will do? Not in modern Uganda". The East African. Archived from the original on 14 September 2013.
  3. ↑ Ronald Mugabe (n.d.). "'The Only Son' premiered". New Vision.
  4. ↑ "Kyaddala" Different intentions (TV Episode 2022) | Drama, Family . Retrieved 2025-12-17– via m.imdb.com.
  5. ↑ "Raymond Rushabiro - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  6. ↑ "Raymond Rushabiro | Actor, Writer, Camera and Electrical Department". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-12-17.
  7. ↑ Chibumga Izuzu (30 June 2018). ""Tatu," "Banana Island Ghost," "Isoken," Odunlade Adekola, Dakore Akande among nominees". Pulse. Archived from the original on 29 July 2018. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
    - "AMVCA 2018 Nominees' List Out!". Glitz Africa. 2018.


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