Gladys Oyenbot Discusses New Project, “Mpeke Town,” & What She is Up To

Gladys Oyenbot is also known as Oyenbot. She is an actress and producer for theatre and television. She has also featured in some of the most prominent movies of the region, such as Queen of Katwe, The Girl in the Yellow Jumper, Kyenvu, and others.

We previously had an interview with Gladys Oyenbot as we got to know her a little, but in this new interview with Glim Ug, the actress shared what she’s been up to and discussed her new project, Mpeke Town, that’s airing on Urban Tv, Bukedde TV, TV West, and Luo TV.

Excerpts below are from her interview with Glim Ug.

Quite a lot has happened since we last met. What’s up OYENBOT? 

Nothing much right now. I am just trying to relax and detox from most of the characters. I had a project two months ago and it’s showing on Urban TV, Bukedde TV, and Luo TV. It’s more about farming and agriculture. So imagine shooting 18 episodes, both Luganda and English in two months, back to back.

What is the name of the project?

Mpeke Town.

How does it feel being a part of a TV project like Mpeke Town that not only entertains but also gets to educate people?

It’s a great feeling because you know at least someone is learning something, especially in this world that is evolving so fast. I will give you an example; back then, some of us used to get advice or education from particular people back then. But now information is easily accessible, at least it’s everywhere, like on drama and TV.

How are you detoxing?

Currently, I’m off watching series or movies. I am not working on any script or monologues. I am exercising and it helps me mentally to think about other stuff. I am also going out a lot with friends I don’t get time to do so when I am working. Hanging out with them takes my mind off work because we talk about other things that are not related to my career. As an actress, I love meeting people because I get to observe them, and their characters and sometimes I’m like haaaa, this is a very good character so I pick something off that person (laughs) and keep it somewhere in my mind. When I get a script and I need to come up with a character bible, I put together what I have picked from different people. 

Why is it important as an artists to detox after a project?

Most times we tend to run away as artists, from the fact that we get tired. But it’s good to accept say yes I am tired and take time off because it helps you detach yourself from your previous character and project so, by the time you get into another project, you don’t bring back that previous character into this new project. 

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