Rodney Kefas Namisi, professionally known as Kefas Brand, is a talented Ugandan actor and model, born on May 24th, 2001, in Mbale, Uganda, to Sir.Samuel Kefa Namisi and Ms.Namisi Martian. He is the eldest of five siblings, including brothers Namisi Eric, Namisi Arnold Paul, Namisi Govin Emma, and a sister, Princess Elizabeth Praise.
Kefas Brand's early life was marked by a passion for the performing arts, which led him to pursue a degree in BA Journalism and Media Management at Makerere University. He further honed his craft by attending Identity School of Acting and Drama in London, UK.
Kefas Brand's acting career began in 2007, appearing in various Ugandan films and television series. His undeniable charisma and talent quickly earned him recognition in the entertainment industry. In 2020, he ventured into film production, releasing his debut film "Lucky Winners," followed by "Dubai Outfits" and "The Funny Video," all produced under his company, Think Media Uganda.
As the CEO and Founder of Think Media Uganda, Kefas Brand has successfully established Think TV Uganda (opened in 2020) and Think TV FM radio (opened in 2022). His company serves as an umbrella for his various creative endeavors.
Kefas Brand's extensive filmography includes notable roles in television series such as "Sexy Beast" (2024),"Absolute Beginners" (2023),"Doona!" (2023),"A Murder at the End of the World" (2023),and "I Woke Up a Vampire" (2023). His film credits include "The Silence of the Marsh" (2019),"The Girl in the Yellow Jumper" (2020),"The Engineer" (2023),"Ballerina" (2023),"Infiesto" (2023),"The Strays" (2023),"Hidden Strike" (2023),and "Gangs of Lagos" (2023).
In his personal life, Kefas Brand has been in a relationship with Ugandan model Katushabe Fridaus since 2023. Standing at 1.75m tall, he bears a striking resemblance to British-Nigerian actor Damson Idris, with an astonishing 90% similarity in facial features.
