Arthur Nkusi Explained

Nkusi Arthur
Birth Date:22 January 1991
Birth Place:Uganda
Nationality:Rwandan
Other Names:Rutura
Alma Mater:University of Essex
Occupation:Founder & Creative Director at Arthur Nation Campaigner Artist
Years Active:2004 - present
Known For:Radio & Comedy
Spouse:Ntarindwa Fiona Muthoni

Nkusi Arthur (born 22 January 1991), commonly known as Arthur or Rutura, is a Rwandan entrepreneur, comedian, actor, media personality, and campaigner. He is the founder of Arthur Nation Ltd, where he serves as creative director.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Arthur Nkusi has worked with numerous organisations as a creative director, campaigner and communication expert like Vivo Energy Rwanda, LEGO Foundation, Unicef Rwanda, UNFPA Rwanda, Tax justice Network Africa, Irembo, NIDA, Jambo Jet, European Union in Rwanda and many more.

Arthur is a former Big Brother Africa housemate, where he represented Rwanda alongside Frank Rukundo in the 9th season of the show. He is also a popular standup comedian in Rwanda.[5] [6] [7]

As a comedian, Nkusi has performed with comedians like BasketMouth, Eddie Kadi, MC Jessy, Daniel Omara, and Patrick Salvador in popular comedy shows like Comedy Store Uganda, the Churchill Show, Seka Live, and Africa Laughs and Seka Fest.[8] [9] [10]

Early life and career

Arthur was born in Uganda on 22 January 1991, to his father, Mpazimpaka Kennedy, and his mother Harriet Kibuuka. Arthur attended the La Colombiere primary school and received his secondary education at Lycee de Kigali. He later attended the University of Rwanda for his Agriculture degree but later dropped to pursue Media and creative directions. Arthur now holds a master's degree in global digital marketing from the University of Essex in England.[11] [12]

Comedy

Arthur's comedy career began in 2009 when he co-founded a comedy group known as the comedy knights. Since then, he has performed with many popular African comedians, including Anne Kansime, BasketMouth, Eddie Kadi, MC Jessy, Daniel Omara, Patrick Salvador, Eric Omondi, Alex Muhangi, MC Mariachi, Teacher Mpamire, Akite Agnes, and Jemimah Sanyu.[13] [14] [15] [16] Arthur is currently hosting "Seka live" a monthly comedy show in Rwanda and an annual festival called "Seka Fest".

Filmography

At the age of 14, Arthur Nkusi was featured in a film titled Beyond the Gates, which was directed by Michael Caton-Jones. He later appeared in Shake Hands With the Devil, Volunteers, The Missing Pillar films, and The City Dropout.[17] [18]

Broadcasting

Arthur's radio presenting career begun in 2012, when he was hired by Nation Media Group at KFM radio. He presented the evening program Rush Hour with the Double A. He worked there until 2015, before joining Kiss FM, where he worked for seven years before retiring from radio broadcasting to pursue other interests.[19] [20] [21] [22] [23]

Personal life

Arthur is married to Ntarindwa Fiona Muthoni, a producer and presenter at CNBC Africa.[24] [25]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022-02-16 . Nkusi talks radio, future plans and life off the air . 2022-08-16 . The New Times Rwanda . en.
  2. Web site: 2017-11-09 . Meet the stars behind the thriving comedy industry . 2022-08-16 . The New Times Rwanda . en.
  3. Web site: 2022-07-07 . Ugandan funnyman Salvador to headline 'Seka Live' July edition . 2022-08-16 . The New Times Rwanda . en.
  4. Web site: Augoye . Jayne . 2018-10-19 . Nse Ikpe, Arthur Nkusi to host AMAA 2018 . 2022-08-16 . Premium Times Nigeria . en-GB.
  5. Web site: Nkusi Arthur wari muri Big Brother ntazongera gukora kuri Radio ahubwo agiye mu mishinga ku rwego rwa Afrika - Inyarwanda.com . 2022-08-16 . inyarwanda.com . en.
  6. Web site: 2015-03-16 . Big Brother Hotshots 2014 Africa's Top Reality TV Show . 2022-08-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150316183957/http://bigbrotherafrica.dstv.com/ . 2015-03-16 .
  7. Web site: 2020-08-27 . Rwanda artistes seek recognition local stand-up comedy . 2022-08-16 . The East African . en.
  8. Web site: 2016-08-23 . Comedian Arthur set to rock Kampala . 2022-08-16 . The New Times Rwanda . en.
  9. Web site: Muendo . Steven Kisuli . Comedian Churchill to host top African comedians . 2022-08-16 . Standard Entertainment . en.
  10. Web site: 2013-11-14 . Step-by-step: How Rwanda's comedy came of age . 2022-08-16 . The New Times Rwanda . en.
  11. Web site: Ibyo wamenya kuri Nkusi Arthur wizihiza isabukuru ye kabiri mu mwaka, kuri ubu yujuje imyaka 30 Eachamps Rwanda . 2022-08-16 . Eachamps.com.
  12. Web site: 2022-02-16 . Nkusi talks radio, future plans and life off the air . 2022-08-16 . The New Times Rwanda . en.
  13. Web site: 2022-06-07 . The return of funnyman Eric Omondi to 'Seka Live' . 2022-08-16 . The New Times Rwanda . en.
  14. Web site: Iyamuremye . Janvier . Arthur Nkusi, Salvado, Eric Omondi bagiye guhurira mu iserukiramuco rya 'Africa Laugh' rizabera muri Kenya - Inyarwanda.com . 2022-08-16 . inyarwanda.com . en.
  15. Web site: Emmy . Nsengiyumva . Eric Omondi ari i Kigali - IGIHE.com . 2022-08-16 . igihe.com . rw.
  16. Web site: Umunyarwenya Anne Kansiime yakiranywe ibyishimo i Kigali - AMAFOTO . 2022-08-16 . Kigali Today . en-US.
  17. Web site: Arthur Nkusi . https://web.archive.org/web/20170425210200/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2bd75b6fbf . dead . April 25, 2017 . 2022-08-16 . BFI . en.
  18. Web site: Nkusi Arthur - Art Rwanda - Ubuhanzi . 2022-08-16 . artrwanda.rw.
  19. Web site: 2020-08-31 . Arthur Nkusi: It's not a laughing matter . 2022-08-16 . The East African . en.
  20. Web site: Ksafari . Reporter . Our . Umunyamakuru Nkusi Arthur yasezeye kuri Kiss FM . 2022-08-16 . www.isimbi.rw . en-US.
  21. Web site: Iyamuremye . Janvier . Nkusi Arthur yasezeye kuri Kiss Fm - Inyarwanda.com . 2022-08-16 . inyarwanda.com . en.
  22. Web site: Olivier . NTANTURO . 2022-02-05 . Bwa mbere umunyamakuru akaba n'umunyarwenya Arthur Nkusi yavuze impamvu yasezeye kuri Kiss Fm . 2022-08-16 . YEGOB . en-US.
  23. Web site: 2020-08-27 . 'Mr checked' speaks about his career and dress code in comedy . 2022-08-16 . The East African . en.
  24. Web site: Yanditswe na Malachie Hakizimana . Nkusi Arthur na Muthoni Fiona bagiye gukora ubukwe . 2022-08-16 . Kigali Today . en-US.
  25. Web site: Elise . Abitije Seraphin . MU MAFOTO 50: Amateka ya Muthoni Fiona watangiye kwerekana imideli ku myaka 16 i Nairobi wakoze ubukwe na Nkusi Arthur kuri uyu wa Gatandatu - Inyarwanda.com . 2022-08-16 . inyarwanda.com . en.

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