Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ahead of the highly anticipated annual Ikon Awards 2025, Hollywood’s Morocco Omari facilitated an acting masterclass with over 200 attendees at UCC House Bugolobi. Omari is a seasoned screenwriter, and producer, celebrated for his prominent roles in Empire, Chicago Fire, Homeland, and many other popular …
Read More »Good gourd! Artist turns dried fruit into art
David Thille is the face of a craft that most people have never even heard of ART | AGENCIES | David Thille is France’s only known professional cougourdonnier, a job that consists of creating ornaments, implements and other artisanal objects from hard-shell gourds. His workshop is near Saumur (Maine-et-Loire), and Thille …
Read More »UCC cracks down on vulgarity in music
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Amid increasing public concern over indecency in music and public performances, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has intensified efforts to enforce regulations aimed at safeguarding the nation’s moral and cultural values. In a press conference following a stakeholders’ dialogue hosted by the Uganda National Cultural …
Read More »Dexta Daps to make Ugandan debut for Noise Nation experience
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dexta Daps is promising an unforgettable experience for Ugandans at Lugogo Cricket Oval on Saturday December 14th. Anticipation was high from both the artist and his Ugandan audience as Dexta Daps touched down on Wednesday ahead of his concert. In today’s press conference at …
Read More »What you can add to your festive season this year
Bring Everyone Together with Unmissable Entertainment, Compliments of DStv and GOtv Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The festive countdown is here, and DStv and GOtv are making this season one to remember! From gripping dramas and festive movie nights to action-packed sports and fun- filled kids’ shows, our entertainment …
Read More »Koyo Kouoh tapped to curate the 2026 Venice Biennale
The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa director will be the first African woman to helm the biennial ART | AGENCIES | Koyo Kouoh has been named the curator of the 61st Venice Biennale, which will take place in 2026. She is the first African woman to helm the illustrious exhibition. …
Read More »Uganda among winners of Bic Art Master competition
Mesearch Kaweesi scoops $500 as national winner ART | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | Ugandan Mesearch Kaweesi has been named as a national winner in the 2024 edition of the Bic Art Master Africa annual art competition. His artwork was selected as among the best from 56 entries in the 6th …
Read More »Kadaga vows to continue fighting for Nyege Nyege
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Right Honorable Rebecca Kadaga assured Nyege Nyege festival goers that she will continue supporting the annual event. Kadaga gave the assurance on Saturday evening, accompanied by Busoga Tourism Minister Hellen Namutamba Olga and several government officials, including the Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and the …
Read More »Unity and Cultural Integration explored at Appointed Times show
The two man show features Paul Lubowa and Samuel Kakaire’s paintings which explore the benefits of unity and cultural integration in the contemporary times ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | What would one expect of two artists from different artistic backgrounds and cultures? The answer is a showcase of diversity in artistic …
Read More »Police assure Nyege Nyege revellers of security ahead of festival
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint security forces have assured fans and revellers of their safety ahead of the Nyege Nyege Festival, set to take place from November 14th to 17th, 2024. The festival, which is expected to attract over 15,000 people, will be held at the Jinja Golf Club …
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