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Wilson Bugembe, The Yellow Boy

"Wilson Bugembe, the Yellow Boy" is part of the Worship Factor documentary series, a collection that celebrates the cultural diversity of church musicians and worship leaders from around the world. Through inspiring worship music and thought-provoking conversations about faith and lifestyle, this series aims to uplift Christian values such as hope, care, and compassion and to contribute to a better society.

The Yellow boy episode explores the remarkable journey of Wilson Bugembe, a celebrated gospel artist from Uganda and serving as the leader of Worship House in Kampala. He has been honored with prestigious awards, including the Best Gospel Artist Pearl of Africa Music Awards, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to gospel music. One of Wilson's notable songs, "Omwoyo we," beautifully captures the essence of the Holy Spirit.

Wilson's life is a testament to the power and grace of God. As an orphan who lost his parents to HIV, he found himself surviving on the streets of Kampala, earning him the nickname "yellow" due to the color of his shirt. For over two years, he relied on discarded food and sought shelter under a tree. However, by God's grace, Wilson's life underwent a miraculous transformation. Today, he is celebrated as a prominent figure in his country and actively engages in various charitable works, inspiring others with his story of resilience and hope.

  • Tommy Donald Colin
    Director
  • Tommy Donald Colin
    Producer
    Worship Factor Series
  • Wilson Bugembe
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Music Video, Television
  • Runtime:
    46 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 31, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Finland
  • Country of Filming:
    Uganda
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • GOD TV
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights, Free TV
  • Himlen TV7
    Distributor
    Country: Sweden
    Rights: All Rights, Free TV
Director Biography - Tommy Donald Colin

Tommy Colin is an innovative producer, worship leader and sound engineer with 10 years of experience in all aspects of video production. He is the creator and host of Worship Factor TV series, a program that showcases inspiring worship leaders from different countries and cultures. He has traveled to Finland, Norway, Italy, Uganda, Pakistan and Burundi to film their music and stories, and to participate in mission trips and charity projects. He has also worked as a sound engineer on talk shows for TV7 and Alfa TV in Finland. He has studied the theology of worship at the San Francisco Theological Seminar, and he leads Bible study groups and worship music evenings. He is passionate about traditional music from all over the world, and he aims to share it with the audience through his visionary and entertaining pieces.

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