Artist uses line and colour to tame his emotions on canvas but also exploits the same technique to connect with his audience ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | An encounter with Paul Kasambeko Kaspa‘s paintings showing in a solo exhibition titled Tamed Emotions reveals his growth on canvas. The artist previously known …
Read More »Karitas Karisimbi bounces back with the new talk show ‘My Story’ on DStv
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Celebrated Ugandan radio and TV host Karitas Karisimbi is set to return to television with a reality TV Talk Show titled My Story. The show, which will air on Pearl Magic Prime on DStv and GOtv, delves into the lives of individuals who have …
Read More »Alliance Francaise fills Sheraton Gardens with harmony for World Music Day
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Kampala thumped with rhythm and melody on the June 21 as Alliance Française de Kampala (AFK) hosted a vibrant Fête de la Musique (World Music Day) celebration at the Sheraton Hotel gardens. The free concert, a Kampala tradition for years, brought together a diverse …
Read More »Art collecting supports art
ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Art cannot exist without money. This makes art buyers and collectors vital components of an art industry because of their consistent purchase of art. Art collectors will determine the price of art because of their demand of a particular type of art or artist. The business …
Read More »This woman sculptor wants more
When Simelokuhle Zibengwa finally walked away with a prize for her work, it came as the culmination of years and years of gritty, determined work and a life-long dream to express herself in her own way. It was also a win for the women sculptors of Zimbawe, a tiny minority, …
Read More »Filmmakers urged to seek mentorship and prioritise collaboration
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Richard Mulindwa – a multi-award-winning film producer, writer, and director, has called for mentorship among young actors, directors, and producers. He asserted that the lack of mentorship hinders the quality of many productions. “We are losing a lot of talent because of inexperienced directors …
Read More »“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” tops North American box office on opening weekend
LOS ANGELES, California | Xinhua | Sony Pictures’ action comedy “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” debuted atop the North American box office this weekend, bringing in a projected 56 million U.S. dollars, data from the measurement firm Comscore showed on Sunday. The film also enjoyed an international debut of 48.6 …
Read More »Britain returns 39 Ugandan artifacts, more on the way
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda on Sunday received 39 of Uganda’s cultural heritage artifacts that have for over 100 years been kept in the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at Cambridge University. The objects come from all over Uganda. Among them a drum from Bunyoro, sent to Cambridge in 1920. …
Read More »Mulokole, the on-screen character that makes Pearl Magic’s Mizigo Express
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Appearing on television often blurs the lines between a performer’s on-screen persona and their real-life identity. Renowned actors like Hellen Lukoma, Housen Mushema, Anne Kansiime, and Jason Statham exemplify this phenomenon. Their compelling characters on screen seamlessly intertwine with their authentic personalities, making it …
Read More »Peace Mbabazi, Sheebah light up Pilsner Lager sponsored Rukundo Egumeho
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | What other way to start her performance than with Rukundo Egemeho at Rukundo Egumeho? Peace Mbabazi captivated the audience with a gospel music takeover, performing to her Ninsiima mukama Yesu, Bwayima yobusasi, Osiime, and wrapped up her performance a special performance with her Husband, …
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