General Mega Dee, a celebrity born in Gulu City turns 50
Fifty years ago today, inside Room 1 on Bed 8 of St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor in Gulu City, a journey began. On June 26, 1976, the world welcomed General Mega Dee. Decades later, that newborn boy stands tall, stepping confidently onto the “5th floor” of life to celebrate his milestone 50th birthday.
For the iconic general, reporting for duty at age 50 is not just about marking another year on the calendar—it is a profound celebration of resilience and the unwavering faithfulness of God. His journey from Lacor Hospital to the present day has been paved with a mix of tears, failures, victories, and small, steady steps. Through it all, he credits the shadow of God’s peace and favor for allowing him to arrive gently at this beautiful chapter.
Looking back on a lifetime of experiences, General Mega Dee expresses deep gratitude to the family and friends who have walked beside him. They are the ones who shared the memories, lifted him during his weakest moments, and maintained their belief in him when life felt incredibly heavy. While many only witnessed the outward struggles, he stands today as a living testimony that goodness never fails.
“I am alive. I am grateful. I am becoming,” he shares, reflecting a spirit that is still growing and evolving at 50. As he looks forward to what the 5th floor has in store, his ultimate praise remains centered on his faith, concluding with a simple, powerful decree: To God alone be all the glory. Happy 50th Birthday, General Mega Dee!