Screenplay by Davis Owomugisha.
Segirinya and Tamale Mirundi meet at the pearly gates of heaven. St. Peter looks on, amused as they begin their banter.
Segirinya: (Adjusting his bow tie) Eeeh, Mirundi! Of all people, you also made it here? I thought you’d be too controversial for heaven.
*Mirundi:* (Pointing a finger) A-a-aah, Segirinya! Don’t underrate me! I debated my way in. I told St. Peter, “If you refuse me, I’ll call a press conference right at these gates!”
*Segirinya:* (Laughing) Eh mama! But me, I didn’t even need to talk. My works on Earth spoke for me. You know, I was the man of the people!
*Mirundi:* (Scoffing) Works? Segirinya, your biggest achievement was cooking porridge for voters during campaigns! Do you think angels are impressed by maize flour?
*Segirinya:* (Smirking) At least I fed people! You? Your work was shouting on TV! I’m surprised the noise didn’t disqualify you from entering heaven.
*Mirundi:* (Adjusting his tie) Don’t joke with me, my friend. I’m the only person who confused Ugandans so much that even demons gave up on me. I spoke in riddles that they couldn’t decode. That’s why I’m here!
*Segirinya:* (Looking around) But this place is so clean. No potholes! Are you sure we’re not in Rwanda?
*Mirundi:* (Laughing) Segirinya, this is heaven, not Kampala! No corruption here. Even St. Peter doesn’t take bribes!
*Segirinya:* (Sighing) Haa, then it’s good we’re here. On Earth, I was always worried about paying rent for my voters. Now I don’t have to!
*Mirundi:* (Nods) True. And here, you won’t have to pretend to faint during parliamentary sessions to get attention.
*Segirinya:* (Gasps) Mirundi, that was strategy! But tell me, will they allow us to organize a talk show here? We need to keep the angels entertained.
*Mirundi:* (Laughs) You, Segirinya, can be the host. Me, I’ll be the guest. I’ll keep heaven spicy with my no-nonsense commentary!
*St. Peter:* (Chuckling) Gentlemen, welcome to heaven, but please… leave the earthly drama at the gates.
*Segirinya and Mirundi:* (In unison) No promises!
(They walk off, still arguing, as the angels giggle in the background.)..
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