Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The chairperson Board of Trustees of Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC) Sam Okello Kelo has today announced the partial opening of theatres, art galleries and other artistic spaces after nine months of inactivity. This since the COVID-19 lockdown was declared in the country in …
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Wasswad boldly cuts into ambiguity of nature and science Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Wasswa Donald’s aka Wasswad latest solo show is called ‘Down in Napak’. That title quickly provokes interest in anyone who has visited the northern district of Uganda before. Is the artist, through his work, paying …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kwar Adhola Moses Stephen Owor has challenged government to consult cultural leaders before making legislative decisions in matters that affect their people. “A number of important matters have been brought to parliament which grossly affect culture and other things in Uganda, and about which …
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`Get Up Stand Up’ theme invites young artists to create art beyond the traditional Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | The Covid-19 pandemic has inspired unusual ways of doing things in many sectors. The creative arts are no exceptional to this new wave as the Kampala Art Biennale 2020 becomes …
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Kwar Adhola challenges Clan elders to spearhead radio project Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After a successful first virtual fundraising drive last weekend, the head of the committee finalizing the launch of the Tororo Broadcasting Network (TBN) is confident they will go on air on December 31, 2020. “We are set …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In true Ugandan tradition, the Spear symbolizes royalty, coming of age, passing on responsibility and wisdom. The Spear album catapults this tradition into the future through an Afro-futurist, HipHop and Afropunk musical blend, with lyrics reflecting the demands of our time in both Luganda and …
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Artists in residence given opportunity for self- discovery and sale art Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | A new artists- residency has opened its doors in Kampala. It is a product of Afriart gallery, running under the Silhouette Projects, an incubator platform of the gallery. It is a unique venture …
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Kibuuka showcases maturity and confidence ARTS | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Trends are created when people follow what is popular at the time. Presently there is a trend among contemporary artists to create art that responds to the Covid-19 pandemic. It, therefore, is not surprising that Cliff Kibuuka’s recent exhibition titled …
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Pearl Magic brings the best in the Ugandan dating scene to our screens this week Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Date My Family Uganda, the local version of the successful reality television series, will premiere on October 4, 2020 at 8pm. “The DMF show is set to give viewers a …
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Lagos, Nigeria | THE INDPENDENT | Laycon, real name Olamilekan Agbelesebioba, has emerged winner of the fifth season of Big Brother Naija after polling 60 per cent of the votes in the final week. The 26-year-old rapper was announced winner at the season’s grand finale on Sunday, September 27. He …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
