Mathew Nabwiso is a Ugandan actor, director, producer, singer, and writer, recognized for his performances in films such as Imbabazi, Rain, and the TV series Kyaddala. He has built a strong reputation in East African cinema through his acting and work behind the scenes.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Mathew Nabwiso |
| Date of Birth | N/A |
| Place of Birth | Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| State of Origin | Eastern Region (Busoga) |
| Partner | Eleanor Nabwiso |
| Children | Four |
| Occupations | Actor, Director, Producer, Singer, Writer |
| Net Worth | $1 million |
Early Life and Education
Mathew was born as the seventh child in a family of eleven siblings. His parents are former parliamentarian Frank Nabwiso and Christine Nabwiso from Jinja, Uganda.
He attended Mwiri and Kamuli Boys Primary Schools, completed his O-Levels at Busoga College, Mwiri, and his A-Levels at Namasagali College in Kamuli. Mathew earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the Cyprus Institute of Marketing.
Career
Mathew made his acting debut in 2006 with the film Battle of the Souls. In 2011, he joined the cast of the popular NTV Uganda TV series The Hostel.
After the series ended, he founded a film production company called Nabwiso Films.
Mathew won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards in 2013 for A Good Catholic Girl and was nominated in 2016 for his role in Rain.
In 2020, he received a Film Act Award at the Vine Awards for his contributions to Ugandan cinema.
Personal Life
Mathew is married to actress and filmmaker Eleanor Nabwiso. They have four children. Before fully committing to acting, Mathew worked as a sales manager at an ICT company, which he eventually left to pursue his passion for cinema.
Mathew Nabwiso Net Worth
Mathew Nabwiso is estimated to have a net worth of approximately $1 million as of 2025. His wealth primarily comes from his extensive career in acting, directing, producing, and running his film production company, Nabwiso Films.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Battle of the Souls | Ryan | Short / Sci-Fi |
| 2011 | The Hostel | Gilo | Comedy / Drama (TV) |
| 2012 | Africa First: Volume Two | Ahmed | Drama |
| 2013 | A Good Catholic Girl | Ahmed | Film |
| 2013 | Imbabazi | Gasana | Drama |
| 2016 | Rain | Dumba (also Producer) | Drama |
| 2018 | Mpeke Town | Paul | Drama / Family |
| 2018 | The Mercy of the Jungle | Actor | Crime / Drama / War |
| 2018 | #Family (Hashtag Family) | Frank Mpanga (Producer & Actor) | Comedy / Drama (TV) |
| 2019 | Kyaddala | Mr. G | TV Series |
| 2020 | Prickly Roses | Director | Film |
Awards and Nominations
- In 2013, Mathew won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for his role in the film A Good Catholic Girl.
- In 2016, he was nominated for Best Actor at the AMVCA for his role as ‘Dumba’ in the film Rain.
- In 2020, he received the Film Act Award at the Vine Awards for his contribution to Ugandan cinema.
- More recently, he has received nominations for his work through Nabwiso Films at various film festivals and award events as of 2024 and 2025.
