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 …
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 »Ten young filmmakers make it to 2024 Ikon Awards Fellowship
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ten young filmmakers who will take part in the 2023/2024 Ikon Awards Young Filmmakers Fellowship Program have been officially unveiled during a ceremony held at the Media Challenge Initiative in Kampala. Now in its second edition, the Fellowship selects individuals in the creative industry to …
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