The Netflix docudrama Queen Cleopatra, released on May 10, sparked controversy for casting a black actress as the famous Egyptian queen, reviving a decades-old debate over skin colour. SPECIAL FEATURE | BIRD AGENCY | “I announce on this day to the media that Cleopatra was not black. Cleopatra was Greek, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Francis Kasura, the band leader of A Ka Dope Band announced the release of his debut album titled ODE. The album features 11 songs. He broke the news on his various social media pages on 5th June 2023 which doubles as his birthday. Kasura …
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Uganda officials from the Ministry of ICT attended the event in Estonia Tallinn, Estonia | THE INDEPENDENT | Nigerian musician and entrepreneur Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has said Africa has the prospect to become the highest net exporter of technology talent. The Afro Popstar made the remarks …
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Ministry of Gender, UNESCO partner to implement Aschberg programme for artists & Open Digital Roadmap Project Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) and UNESCO have launched the Aschberg programme for artists and cultural professionals and the Open Digital Roadmap Project in …
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The exhibition Recycling and Environmental sustainability suggests the need to preserve the environment and humanity Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | There’s no doubt that Tusiime Mathias as an artist continues to make heads roll on the Uganda Contemporary Art scene. His latest Solo exhibition Recycling and Environmental Sustainability has further …
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Sharon Kyolinakyo & Charles Ssekitoleko impress coaches Lady Jaydee and Awilo Longomba Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The thrilling 8th episode of The Voice Africa connected by Airtel, featured Sharon Kyolinakyo who became the first Ugandan talent to be selected by Coach Lady Jaydee after performing Happiest Year by …
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Student- artists provoke conversations on the social political ills in their immediate communities Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | What is the role of art in a society filled with so much strife? Can art contribute to the idea of problem solving through shedding light to society’s ills? The answer to …
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The artists in the exhibition Allegiance To Thee showcase a knack to create art that transcends the ordinary Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | If artists are availed an open platform and adequate time they can produce art that transcends the ordinary. The ongoing undertaking by notable private galleries on the …
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ENTERTAINMENT FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT | Gone are the days of family conflicts over the TV remote. Thanks to the YOTV Channels App, you can bid farewell to those struggles. Since its establishment in 2020, the YOTV Channels App has been dedicated to delivering the finest entertainment to Ugandans at …
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Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda in conjunction with Uganda Communications Commission have recognized and rewarded film makers in Masaka and Mbarara in the Uganda Film Festival regional film makers competition. The Uganda Communications Commission Executive Director Irene Kaggwa Ssewankambo said in a May 16 statement that …
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