Through a delicate interplay of portraiture, paper mache, allegorical motifs and transitional space, the artist constructs a powerful visual language on what was, what is and what is being transformed. ARTS | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | For Brogan Mwesigwa every slight life experience gives him inspiration to create art. Often …
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Kizito’s beautiful paintings in his new solo show, Hands of the Beholder, communicate more than the physical beauty of the woman, but prompt conversations on the power of togetherness and harmony in these contemporary times. ARTS | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | There are several words, such as ‘beautiful’, ‘impressive’, ‘brilliant’ …
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Three women artists showcase multidisciplinary artworks symbolizing the aspect of challenging stereotypes on women identity and pushing the boundaries of conventional society ARTS | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Women are globally known as the pillars of society, and yet their contributions are often overshadowed by societal prejudices that make them …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Owing to the growing creative economy and the increasing value of intellectual property, the Center for Law, Policy, and Innovation Initiative (CeLPII), in partnership with the Africa Creatives Alliance (ACA), will host a high-level dialogue on intellectual property-backed lending on March 19 at Motiv, …
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Today, consumerism and capitalism are the forces behind the digital technologies that manipulate our understanding of happiness ARTS | ANNE H. VERHOEF | When we seek happiness, what exactly are we searching for? And when we wish happiness on someone else, what is it that we truly desire for …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda joins the world to mark International Women’s Day, Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU), a leading youth-focused organization is shining a spotlight on young women who continue to feature in conversations around issues affecting women and girls across the country. To highlight these …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Get ready to feel the buzz, because Smirnoff is cranking up the party dial for Etania’s debut headliner moment. The brand has announced its support for her highly anticipated debut show, “Becoming The Life of the Party”, which is slated for April 4th at the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2026 iKON Awards will officially take place on Saturday, August 15, with increased participation from international filmmakers across Africa. iKON Awards, the Grand Stage of African Cinema, will also return to the Serena Hotel, Kampala, and will be broadcast live across major media …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | iKON Awards and Blue Pictures Entertainment have inked a partnership, appointing iKON Awards as SIRA’s execution and implementation partner in Uganda. The partnership entails a signed Memorandum of Understanding to distribute films, co-produce, and market access opportunities for Ugandan creatives. Blue Pictures Entertainment is …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | iKON Awards and Reach A Hand Uganda have unveiled the 2026 cohort of the iKON Young Filmmakers Fellowship Program at an event at the Reach A Hand Uganda offices in Lungujja. The ten selected fellows include Mutya Manisuli Arafah, Sean Kalinaki, Kaitana Guma Davis, …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
