Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The skies over Luzira, a suburb in Kampala, Uganda came alive with a burst of colours displaying diverse kite designs as the Indian Community in Uganda recently celebrated the International Kite Flying Festival 2024 at GEMS International School along Butabika road, some 13km …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Out of 203 compelling submissions, the official list of nominations for the 2024 iKon Awards has finally been unveiled. The second edition of the awards is slated for 23rd March 2024 and will aim to honour and celebrate exceptional people and entities in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Tuko Pamoja docuseries by Dr Evelyn Cindy Magara and Nyati Motion Pictures goes to Cinemas with 13 premieres from February to June 2024. Tuko Pamoja (We Are One) documentary film (series) is about Uganda’s heroes and unity in diversity. Written by Rogers Atukunda and directed …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commercial Division of the High Court has issued an interim order blocking a United States-based music record label; Black Market Records Entertainment LLC from directly or indirectly making copyright ownership claims from Bruno Kiggundu alias Bruno K’s Songs. Bruno K, a Ugandan-based singer petitioned …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The iKon Awards are back for the second edition to recognise and reward exceptional players in Uganda’s Film and Television ecosystem who embody the spirit of creativity, innovation and enterprise. With the 2024 nominees being announced on Friday 26th January, we look at some …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda in partnership with Sauti Plus Media Hub and Nabwiso Films has unveiled the ‘SABOTAGE’ movie trailer with the premier set to be released on 15th February 2024. The film stars Stella Natumbwe, Sharifa Ali, Denid Kinan, Nampanga Pelly and others …
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Los Angeles, US | THE INDEPENDENT | South African comedian Trevor Noah paid tribute to two of his Ugandan writers as the team for ‘The Daily Show With Trevor Noah’ picked an award for ‘outstanding variety talk series’ at an historic 75th Emmy Awards. Noah makes history as the first African …
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Kampala, January | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda has officially launched a reality TV show named Kampala Crème. This move aligns with their continuous commitment by the home of great Pay-TV entertainment, to offer viewers a diverse array of local programming, ensuring that it keeps them on the edge of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Renowned Nigerian artist, Ric Hassani, took the stage by storm at the Shonale show held at the Lugogo Hockey Grounds on Saturday night, with I&M Bank as the event sponsor. The anticipation leading up to the festival was met with excitement, and Ric Hassani …
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Royco simmers with Mama D to Cookathon Guinness World Record Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | A few minutes to 10 am on the morning of Thursday, December 28, a countdown that would get Uganda another outstanding recognition in the World Guinness Records started. Professional chef, Dorcus Bashema Kirabo alias …
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