ARTS

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nnabagereka of Buganda, Sylvia Nagginda has reiterated the importance of technology in the celebration and preservation of the kingdom’s cultural heritage. She was speaking the close of this year’s Ekisaakaate Kya Nnaabagereka, that has trained over 600 children aged 6-18 years, both boys and girls …

25 YEARS: 1999-2024 ART | GORRETH NAGGANJA | Artist Henry ‘Mzili’ Mujunga is something of a controversialist, not one to shy away from expressing his opinion. His colourful exhibition at Afriart Gallery is filled with thought provoking multiple media on canvas. In realistic and semi-abstract forms, he explores a spectrum of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Ahead of the highly anticipated annual Ikon Awards 2025, Hollywood’s Morocco Omari facilitated an acting masterclass with over 200 attendees at UCC House Bugolobi. Omari is a seasoned screenwriter, and producer, celebrated for his prominent roles in Empire, Chicago Fire, Homeland, and many other popular …

David Thille is the face of a craft that most people have never even heard of ART | AGENCIES | David Thille is France’s only known professional cougourdonnier, a job that consists of creating ornaments, implements and other artisanal objects from hard-shell gourds. His workshop is near Saumur (Maine-et-Loire), and Thille …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Amid increasing public concern over indecency in music and public performances, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has intensified efforts to enforce regulations aimed at safeguarding the nation’s moral and cultural values. In a press conference following a stakeholders’ dialogue hosted by the Uganda National Cultural …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dexta Daps is promising an unforgettable experience for Ugandans at Lugogo Cricket Oval on Saturday December 14th. Anticipation was high from both the artist and his Ugandan audience as Dexta Daps touched down on Wednesday ahead of his concert. In today’s press conference at …

Bring Everyone Together with Unmissable Entertainment, Compliments of DStv and GOtv Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The festive countdown is here, and DStv and GOtv are making this season one to remember! From gripping dramas and festive movie nights to action-packed sports and fun- filled kids’ shows, our entertainment …

The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa director will be the first African woman to helm the biennial ART | AGENCIES | Koyo Kouoh has been named the curator of the 61st Venice Biennale, which will take place in 2026. She is the first African woman to helm the illustrious exhibition. …

Mesearch Kaweesi scoops $500 as national winner ART | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | Ugandan Mesearch Kaweesi has been named as a national winner in the 2024 edition of the Bic Art Master Africa annual art competition. His artwork was selected as among the best from 56 entries in the 6th …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Right  Honorable Rebecca Kadaga assured Nyege Nyege festival goers that she will continue supporting the annual event. Kadaga gave the assurance on Saturday evening, accompanied by Busoga Tourism Minister Hellen Namutamba Olga and several government officials, including the Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and the …