Esteri Tebandeke: key obituary facts
Is Esteri Tebandeke dead? Yes. Esteri Tebandeke died on March 24, 2026, at age 41.
Cause of death: Esteri Tebandeke's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Esteri Tebandeke known for?
Esteri Tebandeke was an Ugandan filmmaker, actress (Imperial Blue), and visual artist.
More about Esteri Tebandeke
Born: May 16, 1984.
Occupations: Actress, visual artist.
Years active: 2008–2026.
Esteri Tebandeke, a Ugandan filmmaker, actress and visual artist, died on March 24, 2026.
Born Esther Brenda Apolot in Kampala on May 16, 1984, she was also a dancer and a graduate of the Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Art at Makerere University. Tebandeke worked in film from 2008 to 2026 and appeared in Sins of the Parents, Master on Duty, and Queen of Katwe.
Her Broken Shadow, released in 2016, marked her first work in science fiction.
Esteri Tebandeke (born Esther Brenda Apolot; 16 May 1984 – 24 March 2026) was a Ugandan filmmaker, actress, dancer, and visual artist. She was a graduate of the Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Art at Makerere University.