Melvin Kakooza Biography: Tv Shows, Awards, Surgery, Net Worth, Height, Age, Movies, Wife, Ethnicity

Melvin Kakooza is a Danish–Ugandan stand-up comedian, actor, television host, and entrepreneur who began gaining recognition in Denmark’s entertainment scene within a few years of starting his comedy career.

He stood out not only for his comedic style but also for his acting roles and hosting on television, which broadened his audience and increased his popularity.

His background — moving from Uganda to Denmark as a child and growing up in a largely different culture — also adds a distinctive edge to his perspective and his public persona.

Profile

• Full name: Melvin Matthew Kaddu Kakooza
• Date of birth: 12 October 1991
• Age: 37 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Kampala, Uganda
• Nationality: Danish (born in Uganda, raised in Denmark)
• Profession: Stand-up comedian, actor, television host, writer, entrepreneur
• Parents: Mother: Carolyne Kaddu Rasmussen
• Siblings: Two older sisters (one is singer Melissa “Inya” Kakooza) and two younger brothers
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship status: N/A
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Ugandan / African heritage
• Net worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Melvin Matthew Kaddu Kakooza (34 years old) was born on 12 October 1991 in Kampala, Uganda. In 1992, when he was around one year old, his family moved from Uganda to Fredericia in Jutland, Denmark, where he grew up.

He attended Skjoldborgvejens Skole in Fredericia and later Fredericia Gymnasium. In the middle of his upper-secondary education, he moved to Kolding, where he completed high school in 2011 at Munkensdam Gymnasium, receiving the Mammut-legatet (a school award) for his strong engagement in social life at the gymnasium.

After high school, he worked as a youth worker at Efterskolen Kildevæld and later moved to Aarhus, where he started teacher training.

Personal Life

Melvin Kakooza is known for keeping his relationships out of the spotlight, he deliberately protects that part of his life from the media. He has no publicly known spouse or children.

Career

Melvin Kakooza began doing stand-up comedy in Aarhus. Within a relatively short time after starting, he rose to prominence after winning the national stand-up comedy competition DM i stand-up-comedy in 2017.

Following this success, he expanded into acting. He is credited for his roles in productions such as Helt sort (2019), Sunday (2019), and Perfekte steder (2017).

In addition to acting and comedy, Melvin has ventured into entrepreneurship. He has been associated with business ventures including companies registered under his name, such as Melvin Matthew Holding ApS, Tin Can ApS, and MK LEGACY ApS, among others.

He has also held a role as co-owner and director in sports business, being linked to FC Fredericia, a Danish football club.

Health Challenges

In 2021, just as he had been announced as the incoming live-show host of X Factor on TV 2, he began experiencing severe headaches and nausea. It turned out that he had a brain tumour, which led him to withdraw from the hosting job and undergo surgery.

The operation was followed by serious complications and a long rehabilitation period, during which he had to relearn basic functions and slowly return to work.

He has since spoken openly about both the physical recovery and the mental aftermath, urging people to talk more about the psychological side of illness.

By 2025 he is back working actively on new TV projects and stand-up, while continuing with regular medical check-ups.

Awards and Nominations

• DM i stand-up-comedy (2017) — winner.

Net Worth

Melvin Kakooza’s net worth is estimated at $2 million. Earned from his success as a comedian, actor, TV host, and entrepreneur — including business ownership and stake in a football club.

Social Media

• Instagram: @melvinkakooza
• YouTube: @melvinkakooza7436

Filmography

• Perfekte steder (2017)
• Helt sort (2019)
• Sunday (2019)