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Ugandan film and creatives win top honors at iKon Awards 2024 (Full List)

Ugandan film and creatives win top honors at iKon Awards 2024 (Full List)

The prestigious iKon Awards that happened last night saw several creatives from and outside of Uganda win accolades for their contributions towards the Film and Creatives Industry. Here’s the list of winners of the iKon Awards 2024: 1. BEST FILM “UNHEARD” by Polly Kamukama, Joseph Ken Ssebaggala 2. BEST DIRECTOR JOSEPH KEN SSEBAGGALA, “Unheard” 3. BEST ACTRESS…

Nigerian film stars jet in for iKon Awards 2024

Nigerian film stars jet in for iKon Awards 2024

Excitement is brewing as the iKon Awards 2024 draws near, with notable figures in the film and television industry making their presence known. Set to take place this weekend on Saturday, March 23rd, at Kampala Serena Hotel, the event promises to be a celebration of the game changers in the…

Bobi Wine's documentary falls short at the 2024 Oscars, 'Oppenheimer' takes home seven prizes

Bobi Wine's documentary falls short at the 2024 Oscars, 'Oppenheimer' takes home seven prizes

Recently, video director and filmmaker Sasha Vybz, born Ian Akankwasa, predicted that before the end of this month, Uganda would win her first-ever Oscars Award at the 96th Academy Awards celebrations that went down on 11th March 2024 in Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre. Sasha Vybz’s prediction came to light following…

John Ssegawa calls for collaboration to combat unauthorized distribution of Ugandan films

John Ssegawa calls for collaboration to combat unauthorized distribution of Ugandan films

In a recent development where some culprits were arrested and are now behind bars, renowned movie producer John Ssegawa has raised concerns about the unauthorized distribution of Ugandan movies. He emphasizes the importance of respecting the hard work and artistry put into these films. Ssegawa suggests that a collaborative approach…

Nollywood veteran actor Mr. Ibu passes away, fans mourn his loss

Nollywood veteran actor Mr. Ibu passes away, fans mourn his loss

Mr. Ibu, real name John Okafor – a famous Nigerian Actor – is reported to have passed away on Saturday 2nd March 2024 after a long while on his sickbed. The 62-year-old Nollywood veteran passed away at Evercare Hospital, Nigeria, according to reports from sources close to him. In October…

Former footballer Rickman Manrick considers transitioning to acting career

Former footballer Rickman Manrick considers transitioning to acting career

Former footballer-cum-singer Derrick Ddungu a.k.a Rickman Manrick is now seriously considering a change of careers with Acting top of his agenda. The phrase “never settling for less” seems to be Rickman’s daily POV as he has constantly shifted from one career to another. When his footballing dream faced a halt…

Bobi Wine's documentary wins Political Film of the Year at Cinema for Peace Awards

Bobi Wine's documentary wins Political Film of the Year at Cinema for Peace Awards

Skip to content The documentary Bobi Wine: The People’s President, owned by musician-turned-political activist Bobi Wine was honoured with the Dove for The Political Film of the Year by Cinema For Peace Foundation in Berlin, Germany. Cinema For Peace is a foundation that aims at promoting peace and humanity through…

The Sabotage Movie Premiere: A Film with a Social Cause

The Sabotage Movie Premiere: A Film with a Social Cause

The long-awaited premiere of Sabotage took place last night at the Century Cinemax Acacia Mall in an elegant affair attended by players in Uganda’s arts industry, representatives from development organisations, celebrities and film enthusiasts. Brought to life by Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) in partnership with Sauti+ Media Hub and Nabwiso Films, the film is directed by Mathew Nabwiso and stars Stella Natumbwe, Sharifa Ali, Jjemba Dean Austin, Denid Kinanand others in a rollercoaster drama set around a traditional…

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