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The charity event, which is being organised by Comedy Store, will be held on July 14 at Kololo Airstrip in Kampala.
Comedy Store, a premier entertainment firm, in April 2022 launched an eponymously named foundation under which it runs three main projects.
Speaking to newsmen on Monday, June 19, Comedy Store Chief Executive Alex Muhangi said the Foundation runs the Comedy Auditions Progam, through which they’ve nurtured over 300 budding comedians, including a household name like Maulana & Reign.
The duo participated in the first audition that was held in Bukoto, a Kampala suburb.
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Daniel Kalela, who heads the auditions and co-hosts Comedy Store shows, said auditions are held a day before the main event. When Comedy Store used an every Wednesday event, auditions would be on Tuesdays.
The best from the auditions are usually invited to curtain raise shows and they are also rewarded through gifts from sponsors or paid in cash, said Kalela during a press conference held at UMA Multipurpose Hall along Jinja Road in Kampala.
Through the charity show, the Comedy Store Foundation eyes using part of the funds raised to boost this initiative so they can reach a wider pool of talent.
Aside from comedians, Muhangi said at the conference, they are also looking to mentor dancers, singers, and other entertainers.
Other comedians that have emerged from Comedy Auditions Program include Merry Hearts, Sammy & Shawa, Comental & Pui Pui, Black & White and M.C. Raj Kabejja.
The Foundation also runs a program that focuses on mentoring young students in critical life skills. Through the Youth Training & Mentorship Program, they trained over 80 Makerere University Law Pre-entry students in analytical writing skills, effective communication and general knowledge among others.
The Comedy Store Foundation also operates the annual Home of Hope Charity football match where proceeds support vulnerable communities. For instance, the latest, which was held in December 2022, brought together celebrities and over 100 vulnerable children at Katalemwa Chesire Home benefited.
Diamond Platunmz will share the stage with top entertainers, including Nameless, King Saha, Spice Diana, Zex Bilangilangi, Winnie Nwagi, Karole Kasita, Dady Andre, Abeka Band, Ray G, Alien Skin, Naava Grey and Brude Melode.
According to Alex Muhangi, Platnumz will arrive in Kampala on July 11.