Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The prestigious 2024 Captain’s Bell Uganda Golf Tournament Awards Dinner was a night to remember, blending sportsmanship, elegance, and entertainment in an unforgettable celebration. Held at the luxurious Uganda Golf Club Kitante, the event drew golf enthusiasts, dignitaries, and celebrities, all eager to honor …
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Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | School Ties, a ground-breaking, harrowing four-part documentary series about the grooming and sexual abuse of learners at some of South Africa’s most prominent, prestigious boys’ schools, primiered on M-Net Channel 101 on 16 May at 9pm. Produced by Devilsdorp, Steinheist and Convict Conman …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda, the home of great Pay-TV entertainment, has kickstarted a drive to bring local shows closer to their viewers. According to officials, this initiative is in line with a commitment to bringing premium local content to every television room in the country, MultiChoice …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda and it fintech firm, MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited is extending support to Ugandan hip-hop sensation Feffe Bussi as he gears up to headline his maiden concert, “HipHop ku Nalubale.” This monumental event, set to take place on May.18 at Jahazi Pier in …
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COMMENT | JULIUS KYAZZE | Pause for a moment and imagine listening to radio and a new song by the legendary ‘kadongo kamu’ singer, Paul Kafeero, comes on. Kafeero who has been dead for the last 17 years. The song is off his 2024 album on which he has collaborated …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | DStv is set to introduce ‘DStv Stream no dish no decoder’, a cutting-edge standalone streaming service. All one needs is a Wi-Fi connection. Lois Kwikiriza, MultiChoice Uganda’s Head of Marketing said that by leading the next wave of digital entertainment, DStv is boosting viewer experiences by …
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RAHU partners with the Netherlands Embassy to address SRHR challenges through ‘Sabotage’ screening Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A dialogue and screening of the movie Sabotage last week in Kampala highlighted the collaborative efforts of Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU), The Netherlands Embassy and several partners in initiating crucial conversations aimed …
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Limited financial resources is the biggest obstacle in Africa’s film industry. A collaboration involving Netflix in South Africa has highlights the potential of low-budget yet high-quality filmmaking on the continent. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A collaboration between Netflix, South Africa’s National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) and distribution partner, …
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A wise man once said, “Good money makes good art, and good art makes good money.” Legend, patriarch, and seasoned actor Andrew Benon Kibuuka delves into his passion for art, on yet another episode of MultiChoice Uagnda’s Home of Our Stars Podcast, Season 2, with Flavia Tumusiime. Kampala, Uganda …
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Twin growth in the number of talented young filmmakers and private investors is powering Kenyan production and viewer interest. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY| Kenyan viewers are beginning to show a strong preference for locally-produced content, regional giant MultiChoice has revealed, with the appetite and consumption of Kenyan-made films now …
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