Fast & Furious star Tyrese Gibson has arrived in Uganda for the second Africa Coffee Marathon in Ntungamo, boosting local coffee farming and tourism.
American actor and singer Tyrese Gibson arrived in Uganda on Tuesday morning ahead of his headline performance at the second edition of the Africa Coffee Marathon.
The Hollywood star is expected to perform at the Coffee Marathon, which will take place in Ntungamo in October. The event is organised by Inspire Coffee Group, founded by Nelson Tugume, and is part of a wider push to position Uganda’s coffee industry on the international stage.
Gibson’s arrival is expected to raise public interest in the event, given his global profile as a musician and actor. He is best known internationally for his role in the Fast & Furious film franchise and for his R&B music career.
His visit comes after organisers also confirmed interest in bringing other international guests to the Africa Coffee Fest 2026, including United States footballer Tim Weah, son of former Liberian president George Weah.
With his arrival now confirmed, attention will turn to the planned activities around the Coffee Marathon and how organisers intend to use the event to promote Uganda’s coffee, tourism and farming communities.