Why Evelyn Mic keeps moving: ‘I’m intentional about growth’

What the report says

Sqoop Uganda profiles Ugandan media personality and emcee Evelyn Mic, whose real name is Evelyn Masika, in an interview focused on her career path, personal history and approach to professional growth. She says her interest in emceeing began in high school after an entertainment teacher gave her an MC assignment, and that watching established female presenters and hosts helped her see broadcasting as a possible career.

The feature also traces her background in Kampala’s Kamwokya area and her upbringing with her grandmother after losing her parents at a young age. Evelyn says those early experiences, along with lessons about patience and hard work, shaped her outlook. She attended several schools, later studied at Makerere University and earned a degree in social work and social administration.

In the interview, Evelyn discusses the pressure of working in an industry where women are often underestimated and says she has had to keep proving herself. She explains that moving between platforms is not confusion but a deliberate choice tied to development, creativity and finding a space where she can have a voice. She says she hopes to be remembered for courage, authenticity and opening doors for others. More broadly, the piece reflects the competitive nature of Uganda’s entertainment and media scene, where staying visible and adaptable can be as important as first breaking through.