ENTERTAINMENT

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Polly Kamukama and Joseph Ken Ssebaggala’s drama – Unheard – was the top winner at the 2nd edition of the Ikon Awards held over the weekend at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The prestigious iKon Awards saw several creatives from Uganda and Africa win accolades …

SPECIAL FEATURE| ART | In East Africa’s heart, Uganda is having an art comeback, and modern art is stealing the spotlight. Forget the usual stories – a bunch of new artists are jazzing up the scene. Before you get into the details, make sure to bet in Ghana and hope …

Karamoja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) through the Uganda Film Festival has integrated the Karamoja sub-region into the Regional Film competition festivals to promote local content and diversity. On Friday, the filmmakers drawn from Arua, Gulu, and Lango converged at Hotel Africana in Moroto district for …

ENTERTAINMENT  | THE INDEPENDENT |  For many of us, the thought of having our entire lives broadcasted on television is a daunting prospect. We fear that the world will witness every aspect of our being, both the good and the bad. However, this apprehension did not deter three prominent Ugandan …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The sound, the instrumentalists, group coordination and choice of music was top notch last night as Double Black took the Roast and Rhyme enjoyments closer to consumers at the Bell Roast and Rhyme band night at Tales bar and lounge in Bukoto. This was a …

Vivo Energy’s Love at Shell Campaign: Spreading Love and Delight Across Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a heartwarming celebration of love, Vivo Energy Uganda recently concluded its highly anticipated Love at Shell campaign, which ran from February 10th to February 24th, 2024. As part of this exciting campaign, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cindy Sanyu is set to headline this year’s first edition of the Bell Lager-sponsored Roast and Rhyme at Jahazi Pier Munyoyo, alongside an amazing line-up of artists and Kampala’s top DJs. Here are her thoughts. QUESTION: Some of the most anticipated experiences at every …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The long-awaited premiere of Sabotage took place Feb.15 at the Century Cinemax Acacia Mall in an elegant affair attended by key players in Uganda’s arts industry, representatives from development organisations, celebrities, and film enthusiasts. Brought to life by Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) …

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 …

  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 …