Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Two feature films by graduates of the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) East Africa academy are premiering on the Maisha Magic Plus and Maisha Magic East channels, as academy alumni apply their skills and talent to entertain audiences in the region. The films, Full Time …
Read More »Grammy Awards
Africa finally has its own category – but at what cost? ART | ERIC CHARRY | For the first time in its 65-year history the Grammy Awards in the U.S. has introduced an African category, Best African Music Performance, which recognises the song of the year. The Grammys is the most …
Read More »Behind the scenes with Mathew Nabwiso on directing ‘Sabotage’
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It’s been a few weeks since the release of the official trailer for ‘Sabotage’ – a rollercoaster drama set around a traditional wedding ceremony produced by Reach A Hand Uganda in partnership with Sauti+ Media Hub and Nabwiso Films. Ahead of the film’s …
Read More »Countdown Begins: 2024 iKon Awards nominations announced
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Out of 203 compelling submissions, the official list of nominations for the 2024 iKon Awards has finally been unveiled. The second edition of the awards is slated for 23rd March 2024 and will aim to honour and celebrate exceptional people and entities in …
Read More »Leonard Kateete’s Homecoming solo show
Senior artist, celebrates East African cultural heritage on canvas while showcasing his ingenuity with working with stain glass as a material that references a rich cultural heritage from medieval European art ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | What immediately captures your attention at the Makerere Art gallery now as you make your …
Read More »Long-awaited Ugandan docuseries Tuko Pamoja premieres in cinema next month
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Tuko Pamoja docuseries by Dr Evelyn Cindy Magara and Nyati Motion Pictures goes to Cinemas with 13 premieres from February to June 2024. Tuko Pamoja (We Are One) documentary film (series) is about Uganda’s heroes and unity in diversity. Written by Rogers Atukunda and directed …
Read More »Atugonza’s Human Nature
Artist draws on the symbiotic relationship between humans and the natural work to create a starling new body of work ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | There’s so much going on in Richard Atugonza’s life as an artist and individual; from a sky rocketing art career evident in his participation in high …
Read More »Court stops US music record firm from interfering with Bruno K’s songs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commercial Division of the High Court has issued an interim order blocking a United States-based music record label; Black Market Records Entertainment LLC from directly or indirectly making copyright ownership claims from Bruno Kiggundu alias Bruno K’s Songs. Bruno K, a Ugandan-based singer petitioned …
Read More »Which Ugandan feature films will make it to the 2024 iKon Awards nominations?
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The iKon Awards are back for the second edition to recognise and reward exceptional players in Uganda’s Film and Television ecosystem who embody the spirit of creativity, innovation and enterprise. With the 2024 nominees being announced on Friday 26th January, we look at some …
Read More »Sabotage movie trailer unveiled
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda in partnership with Sauti Plus Media Hub and Nabwiso Films has unveiled the ‘SABOTAGE’ movie trailer with the premier set to be released on 15th February 2024. The film stars Stella Natumbwe, Sharifa Ali, Denid Kinan, Nampanga Pelly and others …
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