Undoubtedly one of the most influential Theatre personalities in Uganda,John Segawa is perhaps best known as director and actor in Uganda.
John Segawa started acting in 1994 while in school, he later on met Abbey Mukiibi and asked him and he was part of cast for the play “Order”, a play commissioned by the Military. It was basically PR for the military showing the role of the soldier. After that he with Abby acted Afri-talent in plays like Safari, Ensitaano, Sebalamu tebesigwa, and many more. In 1996, Afri-Talents teamed up with Diamond Ensemble with Kato Lubwama and did Maswanku, kikunta, Ekongo e.t.c. In 2000, acted Kiribubi, Omwana Wengoma.