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 …
Read More »AI is disrupting the creative industry and legislation will be critical in protecting ownership
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 …
Read More »DStv to go dish-less and wireless
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 …
Read More »‘Sabotage’ screening brings home reproductive health message
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 …
Read More »Can low-budget, high-quality films help African film making?
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, …
Read More »Andrew Benon Kibuka’s four decades in the film industry
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 …
Read More »Kenyan-made dramas, comedies rival foreign sports in viewership numbers
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 …
Read More »Mr EAZI connects African pop culture to gaming with launch of Choplife.ci in Ivory Coast
Choplife.ci marks a significant milestone in Mr Eazi’s journey within the iGaming industry, reflecting his dedication to African entertainment and digital innovation Abidjan, Ivory Coast | THE INDEPENDENT | The strategic investments and operational expertise Nigerian music sensation Mr Eazi i has accumulated over the past seven years, has led …
Read More »Eight members of Crane Performers arrested for insulting Museveni
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least eight members of Crane Performers entertainment group were put in Police custody for allegedly insulting President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as he delivered a speech as former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi celebrated 50 years of his marriage to Jacqueline Mbabazi on Saturday. It …
Read More »The women behind Uganda’s local content appreciation revival
COMMENT | AARON ORENA | The appreciation for local shows and films is currently at an all-time high. With the dominance of international shows gradually diminishing, Ugandans are cautiously learning to watch and appreciate local shows. Slowly, these shows have begun to curve out a place in popular culture. Unknown …
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