About Melvin Kakooza
Melvin Kakooza first tried stand-up at an open mic at V58 in Aarhus in 2016, and the following year the Kampala-born comic, who grew up in Fredericia, won the Danish championship. In between he was offered the warm-up slot on Tobias Dybvad's one-man tour, Er det ikke dig fra Dybvaaaaad? The title came with a one-year contract with the comedy agency Funny Business Inc., which he turned down.
Live, he has played Comedy Zoo, Nationalmuseet, Smukfest, Musikkens Hus in Aalborg and Glassalen at Tivoli in Copenhagen. Television widened his reach. He played the lead in the Xee series Sunday, took part in the TV 2 entertainment show Stormester, and fronted his own late-night talk show, Melvin Kakooza Show, on the same channel, where he later presented 24 stjerners julekalender. He was also among the players in the third season of LOL: Den der ler sidst on Prime Video, and his film credits include Helt sort, Hesten og gรฆsten and Smรฆk for skillingen.
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Frequently asked questions
When did Melvin Kakooza start stand-up?
Melvin Kakooza first tried stand-up at an open mic at V58 in Aarhus in 2016, and the following year he won the Danish championship.
Where is Melvin Kakooza from?
Melvin Kakooza was born in Kampala and grew up in Fredericia, before building his comedy career in Denmark.
What is Melvin Kakooza Show?
Melvin Kakooza Show is the late-night talk show Melvin Kakooza fronted on TV 2, the channel where he later presented 24 stjerners julekalender.
Did Melvin Kakooza turn down Funny Business Inc.?
Yes, his championship title came with a one-year contract with the comedy agency Funny Business Inc., which Melvin Kakooza turned down.
Where has Melvin Kakooza performed live?
Live, he has played Comedy Zoo, Nationalmuseet, Smukfest, Musikkens Hus in Aalborg and Glassalen at Tivoli in Copenhagen.
What TV series has Melvin Kakooza been in?
He played the lead in the Xee series Sunday and took part in the TV 2 entertainment show Stormester and in the third season of LOL: Den der ler sidst on Prime Video.
What films has Melvin Kakooza been in?
His film credits include Helt sort, Hesten og gรฆsten and Smรฆk for skillingen.
