• Africans across the continent launched a campaign demanding the prosecution or deportation of an American missionary based in Uganda
  • A content creator exposed the missionary after linking him to racist posts and comments circulating on social media
  • The man describes himself as a Christian missionary, raising questions about his conduct and continued presence in Uganda

An American man, Mac Miller, who identifies as a Christian missionary working in Uganda is at the centre of a growing African-wide backlash after a content creator allegedly connected him to a series of racist posts and comments on social media.

The campaign, which gained momentum on September 4, has drawn in Ugandans and other nationals from across the continent, all calling on authorities to either prosecute the missionary or remove him from the country entirely.

How the Backlash Started

The controversy began after content creator Eric Bryan Stone surfaced material purportedly linking the American to racist remarks made online. The posts spread rapidly, drawing widespread condemnation from social media users who felt that a man presenting himself as a servant of the Christian faith had no business spreading messages rooted in racial prejudice.

The fact that the individual is operating as a missionary, a role that typically involves working closely with local communities, appears to have deepened the sense of betrayal among those calling for action.

Calls for Prosecution or Deportation

Campaigners have directed their demands at Ugandan authorities, urging the government to investigate the missionary's conduct and take appropriate legal or immigration action. The dual demand, covering both prosecution and deportation, reflects the seriousness with which many Africans are treating the allegations.

The campaign also carries a broader regional dimension, with participants from outside Uganda joining in to signal that racist behaviour by foreign nationals working on the continent would not be tolerated regardless of the visitor's stated religious or humanitarian purpose.

At the time of publishing, it was not immediately clear whether Ugandan immigration or law enforcement authorities had formally responded to the calls.