Queen of Katwe Cast
The cast of Queen of Katwe including popularity data. Data for May 16, 2025.
Madina Nalwanga
as Phiona Mutesi

Madina Nalwanga plays the lead role of Phiona Mutesi in Queen of Katwe.

David Oyelowo
as Robert Katende

David Oyelowo portrays the character of Robert Katende in the film Queen of Katwe.

#2
Most popular actor on Queen of Katwe
1,572 Wikipedia views yesterday
Lupita Nyong'o
as Nakku Harriet

Lupita Nyong'o portrays the character of Nakku Harriet in the film Queen of Katwe.

#1
Most popular actor on Queen of Katwe
2,876 Wikipedia views yesterday
Martin Kabanza
as Mugabi Brian

Martin Kabanza plays the character of Mugabi Brian in Queen of Katwe.

Taryn "Kay" Kyaze
as Margaret Night Nantongo
Esther Tebandeke
as Sarah Katende

Esther Tebandeke plays the character of Sara Katende in Queen of Katwe.

Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine
as Tendo

Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine has a supporting role as Tendo in Queen of Katwe.

Ethan Nazario Lubega
as Mukumbya Benjamin

Ethan Nazario Lubega plays the character of Benjamin in Queen of Katwe.

Nikita Waligwa
as Gloria Nansubuga
Ronald Ssemaganda
as Ivan
Peter Odeke
as Enoch Barumba
Philip Luswata
as Minister Aloysius Kyazze
Joanitta Bewulira-Wandera
as Mrs. Gali
Ivan Jacobo
as Buyinza Richard (young)
Nicolas Levesque
as Buyinza Richard (older)
Babirye Stellah
as Babirye Stellah
Edgar Kanyike
as Joseph
Hope Katende
as Hope Katende
Maurice Kirya
as Theo
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