There may be mental benefits to being awe-struck, too — specifically a reduction in stress and anxiety Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | It may be a sunset, a stirring orchestral number or a striking painting whatever gives you goosebumps or makes you shed a tear. Experts believe that consistently seeking …
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Filmmakers to be empowered through training across four regions Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda has in partnership with the communications regulator, Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), and partners, launched the Uganda Film Festival Regional competitions and training sessions across four regions in Uganda. The competitions are part of the …
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The sculpture park at the College is a representation of the early training in creative thinking and practice among the students. Kampala, Uganda | Dominic Muwanguzi | You may be convinced to feel like you are on a visit to an open air sculpture park in Paris or Germany once you make …
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SPECIAL FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT | Female representation in film is a crucial issue that has been a concern in the industry for a long time. In recent years, there has been a growing movement to increase the number of women in film, both in front of and behind the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The day began with a steady downpour that guaranteed that the venue of the latest edition of Blankets & Wine – Lugogo Cricket Oval – would be wet and muddy. However, that did not stop party people from turning up in large numbers – …
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The 26th Edition of Art lecturers’ art showcase opened with an overdose of love, excitement and learning brought forth by a new audience Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It was not planned but pure coincidence that the 26th edition of Different But One; an annual exhibition of Makerere Art lecturers’ …
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The Kids first achieved global recognition in 2017 with their dance video to the Afro house song Marimba Rija by Angolan musician Dotorado Pro Kampala, Uganda | Francesca Negro | A group of young dancers from Uganda, Triplets Ghetto Kids, went viral across the world when they earned the “golden buzzer” mid-performance on the TV show Britain’s …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Azawi, who will be doing her maiden performance alongside her entire Double Black band at the annual Blankets and Wine’s lifestyle event at the Lugogo Cricket Oval on April 30th, has released a new banger called, “Ten over Ten”. “Ten Over Ten” is a …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Julius Kyazze, the CEO of Swangz Avenue has in a CNN interview Inside Africa, announced the planned expansion of Swangz Avenue to other countries During the interview, he shared exciting news about the company’s recent ventures and plans for the future. Kyazze spoke about Swangz Avenue’s …
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The art on showcase speaks on how the young artists have been mentored to embrace studio competence and innovation in order to be innovative artists and individuals. P Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The seasoned students’ art exhibition at Tadooba gallery as usual came with many expectations from both the …
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