
Acting
V.J. Emmie
Place of birth
Uganda
Known for
Acting
Credits
9 titles
V.J. Emmie is a Ugandan video joker, someone who translates film dialogue and adds their own jokes for audiences. He is most famous for his work on the film Who Killed Captain Alex?
Known for
6.5War erupts between a mafia group and soldiers.
Who Killed Captain Alex?
2010
6.1In the slums of Kampala, two men from opposite sides of the world come together over a shared love for America’s greatest hero: Rambo. Against all odds, the two make their own action movies with no money — and bring joy to millions of people on the internet. Welcome to “Wakaliwood.” Through comedy and kung-fu, "Once Upon a Time in Uganda" chronicles the unlikely friendship between Isaac Nabwana, a director hailed as “Africa’s Tarantino,” and Alan Hofmanis, a film programmer from New York. While Isaac tirelessly makes feature after feature, Alan brings his films to international audiences. But tensions flare as Isaac’s star rises — threatening their partnership and all of Wakaliwood.
Once Upon a Time in Uganda
2023
7.4A gang of child-snatching mobsters make a fatal mistake when they kidnap the Waka Stars, a team of pint-sized kung-fu masters who soon turn their cunning wits and deadly skills upon their captors.
Crazy World
2019
10.0New action movie from Wakaliwood.
Kapitano
2016
NRIn Kampala’s cinema halls, VJ Emmy is the main event. The film follows this boisterous interlocutor as he brings the art of dubbing to life. Emmy doesn’t just translate; he performs, remixing blockbusters and cult classics with unfiltered commentary that renders them newly meaningful for local audiences.
Forget the Director, This Is Emmy’s Cut!
2026
NRAnotha Supa Action movie from Wakaliwood, home of da best of da best moviez
Once a Soja: Agubiri the Gateman
2016
Film credits
2020s · 2 titles
6.1In the slums of Kampala, two men from opposite sides of the world come together over a shared love for America’s greatest hero: Rambo. Against all odds, the two make their own action movies with no money — and bring joy to millions of people on the internet. Welcome to “Wakaliwood.” Through comedy and kung-fu, "Once Upon a Time in Uganda" chronicles the unlikely friendship between Isaac Nabwana, a director hailed as “Africa’s Tarantino,” and Alan Hofmanis, a film programmer from New York. While Isaac tirelessly makes feature after feature, Alan brings his films to international audiences. But tensions flare as Isaac’s star rises — threatening their partnership and all of Wakaliwood.
Once Upon a Time in Uganda
2023
NRIn Kampala’s cinema halls, VJ Emmy is the main event. The film follows this boisterous interlocutor as he brings the art of dubbing to life. Emmy doesn’t just translate; he performs, remixing blockbusters and cult classics with unfiltered commentary that renders them newly meaningful for local audiences.
Forget the Director, This Is Emmy’s Cut!
2026
2010s · 6 titles
6.5War erupts between a mafia group and soldiers.
Who Killed Captain Alex?
2010
7.4A gang of child-snatching mobsters make a fatal mistake when they kidnap the Waka Stars, a team of pint-sized kung-fu masters who soon turn their cunning wits and deadly skills upon their captors.
Crazy World
2019
10.0New action movie from Wakaliwood.
Kapitano
2016
NRAnotha Supa Action movie from Wakaliwood, home of da best of da best moviez
Once a Soja: Agubiri the Gateman
2016
When members of Tiger Mafia attack a music festival and against orders begin to shoot civilians the protector spirit of Nyege Nyege Island is summoned to help.
Attack on Nyege Nyege Island
2016
7.0A mild-mannered doctor is trained in the art of ass-kicking commando vengeance by a no-nonsense ghetto kid in an effort to regain a family heirloom from Uganda’s toughest gang.
Bad Black
2016

