Richard Sseruwagi
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8 August 1954
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| Born | Richard Sseruwagi 8 August 1954 Masaka, Uganda |
| Occupations | Actor, musician |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse | Anne Sseruwagi |
Richard Kaigoma Sseruwagi (born 8 August 1954), is a Swedish-based Ugandan actor and musician.[1] He is best known for his role as "Sekou" in the 2019 Swedish film While We Live.[2][3]
He was born on 8 August 1954 in Matanga, Masaka, Uganda. He studied at the Abafumi Theater Academy in Kampala, Uganda.[4]
Career
He fled from the country in 1977 during the rule of dictator Idi Amin.[citation needed] In 1978, he was granted asylum in Sweden and eventually became a Swedish citizen.[citation needed]
He started to act in Swedish theatre, and later appeared in the drama series Tre Kronor (Three Crowns).[5]
In 2019, he acted in the Swedish film While We Live directed by Dani Kouyaté. The film received critics acclaim and screened in several film festivals. The film later won the award for Best Film by an African Living Abroad at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in Lagos, Nigeria.[6]
Apart from acting, Sseruwagi is also a recording artist.[7]
