A video circulating on social media since September 10, 2026, appears to show a man resembling Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni dancing to the tune of "État-major" by the Congolese group Extra Musica. The video has sparked numerous reactions, with many users sharing and commenting on the clip. However, several users have expressed doubts about the identity of the man in the video, suggesting that it could be an impersonator.
The video was shared by several accounts, including those of journalists and media outlets. Justin Kabumba, a journalist, posted the video on X on September 10, 2026, claiming that it showed President Museveni dancing to Congolese music in Kampala. The post garnered significant attention, with over 33,000 views and numerous comments. Similarly, journalist Daniel Michombero shared the video on X, stating that it demonstrated the popularity of Congolese music in the region.
However, upon further investigation, it was discovered that the man in the video was not Yoweri Museveni, but rather Ugandan comedian Herbert Mendo Ssegujja, also known as Teacher Mpamire. Ssegujja is known for his impersonation of President Museveni and has performed in front of the president himself on several occasions. A reverse image search using Google Lens revealed that the video was not unique to the viral clip, with similar content featuring Ssegujja performing in other videos.
Eleza Fact, a fact-checking organization, contacted Ssegujja to verify his identity in the video. Ssegujja confirmed that the man in the video was indeed him, although he did not provide further details about the context or location of the video. The organization also found other videos featuring Ssegujja performing in front of President Museveni, further supporting the claim that the viral video was fake.
Teacher Mpamire, whose real name is Herbert Mendo Ssegujja, is a well-known comedian, actor, and teacher in Uganda. Born on September 27, 1983, in Mukono, he is known for his imitation of President Museveni, which he developed after seeing a Zambian comedian perform similar impressions. Ssegujja has performed in several countries, including Zambia, Malawi, and Rwanda, and has entertained President Museveni on multiple occasions.
The viral video's origin and purpose remain unclear, but it highlights the ease with which misinformation can spread on social media. The video's virality demonstrates the significant interest in the personal lives of public figures and the potential for fake content to be shared widely before being debunked.
In conclusion, the video circulating on social media claiming to show Yoweri Museveni dancing to Congolese music has been verified as fake. The man in the video is actually Herbert Mendo Ssegujja, a Ugandan comedian known for his impersonation of the president. This incident underscores the importance of fact-checking and verifying information before sharing it online.
Key points
- The viral video claiming to show Yoweri Museveni dancing to Congolese music was fake and actually featured Ugandan comedian Herbert Mendo Ssegujja, also known as Teacher Mpamire.
