Africa’s fashion heritage is increasingly becoming a high-value export as designers secure trade deals at global fashion events and build supply chains. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | When David Tlale stepped onto the Moscow Fashion Week stage this month, it was not just another runway appearance but the continuation …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | iKON Awards has held a reunion for iKON fellowship program 2025 at Reach a Hand offices, Lungujja. The gathering brings together alumni, mentors, filmmakers, and partners of the iKON Young Filmmakers Fellowship Programme for a day of connection, reflection, and storytelling. The reunion is …
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Wawuyo, Nigerian film partnership powered by Ramsey Films, Sozo Films Limited, BRS Studios, and Sauti Plus Media Hub Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The iKON Awards has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with legendary Ugandan actor Michael Wawuyo Sr., to feature in the Nigerian drama film called Dambe, …
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The artist plunges into making introspective work that invites his audience to stop, listen and reflect on the concept of human existence and how we connect with our immediate surroundings. ARTS | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Artists need to take a break from their routine of making art and reflect on …
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Art should exist beyond its visual aesthetics and critique the political-social excesses of the day for it to hold enduring impact to society ARTS | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | What is art without critiquing the political-social excesses of the day? Perhaps, it is only good art that delights the eyes of …
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The group show traverses themes of environment conservation and sustainability, Human rights abuse and parenthood while exploring the subject of studio innovation ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | As the norm is with the periodic Students’ Exhibitions at Tadooba gallery, this edition’s showcase continues to explore and celebrate studio competence and innovation, …
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New Orleans, US | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s premier fashion house, ARAPAPA by Santa Anzo, will take center stage at the 37th Annual UNAA Convention & Trade Expo. Hosted at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, the event runs from today, Friday, August 29, to September 1. The collaboration with …
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With the theme of Free Choice the exhibition gives an opportunity to young lecturers to showcase their work alongside the masters, and also promotes the ideal of freedom which is important in art production. ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | You will not miss the freshness and new energy which dominate the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Artists and artisans have been tipped on capitalizing on art products made through indigenous materials such as barkcloths to break through in the United States Market. Elaine Robnett Moore, a US-based artist, jewellery designer, and writer, while facilitating at the training of artisans at …
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Agaba Hillary’s landscape paintings communicate more than the usual message of nature conversation through their exploration of everyday themes and figurative presentation of the natural world ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Landscape painting refers to the depiction of the natural scenery in art. The genre has been in existence for many …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
