‘Exhibition celebrates the excitement, optimism and promise of 9th October 1962 while acknowledging that, for many Ugandans Independence was partial victory’- Exhibition catalogue There’re two things that will catch your attention as soon as you walk into the exhibition: Uganda at 60 showing at the Uganda Museum: Firstly, the black …
Read More »Green bottles and blue denim – an activist’s guide to saving the planet
Kampala, Uganda | BIRD AGENCY | Sandra Suubi, 32, is rallying against climate change through wearable installations made from various waste products. At the Climate Story Lab Africa 2022 edition, a woman dressed in a costume made with over 500 green plastic bottles struts onstage in a fully packed auditorium. “Kiragala …
Read More »Ugandan ‘Mayembe’ and Kanzu found in British Museum
Three experts in Cambridge to secure Ugandan historic artefacts Cambridgeshire, England | LOUIS JADWONG & AGENCIES | Ugandan charms (Mayembe) and traditonal wear (Kanzu) are among the items a team of experts visiting the University of Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA) in England have identified. They will be listed …
Read More »Chinese American Film, Television Festivals shine in their 18th year
Los Angeles, USA | Xinhua | The 18th Chinese American Film Festival and the Chinese American Television Festival kicked off here Friday evening. Several hundred elegantly gowned and tuxedoed Chinese and Hollywood celebrities and guests assembled in Sheraton Los Angeles San Gabriel for the cultural event, which aims to promote …
Read More »With ‘Waya Waya’ Master KG is living in the moment
Music producer Kgaogelo ‘Master KG’ Moagi’s 2018 hit song ‘Waya Waya’ has gone viral, thanks to another dance challenge Johannesburg, South Africa | BIRD AGENCY | “Jerusalema” hit-maker Kgaogelo Moagi, better known as Master KG, has once again grabbed global attention after his more than 4-years-old song, ‘Waya Waya’; a …
Read More »Africa Laughs returns with comedic masterpiece
Zimbabwean dissapointed after being given a “nyanya mbizzi” rolex on a Uganda Airlines flight Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Africa Laughs comedy show made a grand return for its sixth edition Friday 28th October at the Kololo ceremonial grounds The show, sponsored by Uganda Waragi – a product of Uganda …
Read More »Sanaa Gateja at 58th Carnegie International
The exhibition presents historical works from collections of international institutions, estates and artists, alongside new commissions and recent works by contemporary artists Kamapala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Sanaa Gateja is no stranger to international showcase of his art and reputation. He has over the decades showcased his art at …
Read More »MusangoGwantamu: A Retrospective
A biography of Uganda’s leading art educationist and artist who inspired artists like Joseph Ntensibe, General Elly Tumwine and Fabian Mpagi ARTS | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | The Uganda art industry has been recently touted to have a lot of potential and to grow exponentially in the next decade. But it …
Read More »The new trailer for Marvel’s ‘Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever’, sequel to the 2018 smash hit ‘Black Panther’ has been released
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There has been much speculation about who will take on the role of the Black Panther. American actor, Chadwick Boseman, who played the titular role in the original film, died of colon cancer in 2020. He was the first black actor to headline one of …
Read More »Buganda Kingdom painting
The artist figuratively explores and interrogates the subject of peace tranquility in the Monarchy Kamapala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Buganda is the largest Kingdom in Uganda occupying vast territory across the country. Since the precolonial times, the monarchy has hosted several groups of people including Arab traders, European explorers …
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