Wakaliwood Star of 'Who Killed Captain Alex?' Dies

What the report says

William Kakule, the Ugandan actor best known for playing Captain Alex in the cult action film "Who Killed Captain Alex?", has died, according to a tribute posted by filmmaker Isaac Godfrey Geoffrey Nabwana, known as Nabwana I.G.G. Nile Post reported that Nabwana shared the news on social media on Sunday, November 8, 2026, and his brief message led to an immediate wave of condolences from fans and followers of Wakaliwood.

Kakule gained international recognition through the 2010 film, which was produced by Ramon Film Productions in Wakaliga, a Kampala suburb that became widely associated with the Wakaliwood label. The movie, made on a very small budget, reached a global audience after clips and the full film spread online. Its mix of action, improvised effects and a lively Video Joker narration helped it become an internet cult favorite.

The title character’s unresolved death was a major part of the film’s appeal, with viewers continuing to debate the fictional mystery long after release. More broadly, Wakaliwood has become known for inventive low-budget filmmaking and has helped draw attention to Uganda’s independent film scene. Kakule’s death is therefore being seen by fans as the loss of a familiar face from one of the industry’s best-known productions.