Madina Nalwanga

as Phiona Mutesi

David Oyelowo

as Robert Katende

Lupita Nyong'o

as Nakku Harriet

Martin Kabanza

as Mugabi Brian

Taryn "Kay" Kyaze

as Margaret Night Nantongo

Esther Tebandeke

as Sarah Katende

Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine

as Tendo

Ethan Nazario Lubega

as Mukumbya Benjamin