My Story

Eddie’s Profile

When people talk about espionage, over throwing governments and betrayal, I smile to myself because I’ve known all the above.

My name is Eddie and I was the first Chimpanzee to over throw a government at Ngamba Island.

This is how it all happened…I was confiscated from Akefs Egyptian Circus which was taking place in Kampala in December 1993 and taken to Uganda Wildlife Education Centre where I stayed for four years before being taken to Ngamba Island in 1998.

I was 9 years old then when I first encountered Robbie the alpha male. Robbie was your classic dictator, he never let us get near any female Chimpanzee’s when they were on swelling and if he saw you looking or even  suggesting in your movement that you were interested in Katie, Peace or Cindy, that would be a day of beating for you.

In short he reared female chimps when they were on swelling and even took my food from me most times.  For seven years of his rule, I sustained a deep wound on my femur and my friend Mika lost a finger to Robbie’s crazy jealous spits.

That is why in 2004 we decided enough with the dictatorship. I was 16 years old then and ready to take on leadership. We collected intelligence on his movements and did a massive campaign against him amongst the male fraternity.

Our campaign built momentum and later we saw female chimps coming on board to help us overthrow the dictator.  But three weeks into my leadership, my best friend, my right hand man Mika, over threw my government leaving me in the position of third ranking male at the Island.

So when you talk about espionage, overthrowing governments and betrayal, I know a thing or two. Want to hear more of my story, find me at Ngamba Island to get exclusive tips on how to move on after a friend betrays you.

1000 Pant Hoots

Eddie.