ENTERTAINMENT | THE INDEPENDENT | If you felt the energy shift this weekend, it was probably Smirnoff Fiesta making its 2026 comeback and Mukono was the first to catch the vibe. The party series returned in full force at 1962 Lounge, proving once again why Smirnoff remains one of 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 | Bashir Lukonge, professionally known as Bash Luks, is steadily emerging as one of the most multidimensional voices in Uganda’s contemporary entertainment industry. Born in 1993 and raised between Mubende and Kampala, he represents a generation of artists redefining the boundaries between music, film and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It is salary week and in the streets of Kampala, that can only mean one thing: the gents are ready to spend, and the ladies of the ton are stepping out in full force. But while the rest of us are still deciding which …
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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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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Valentine’s night at the Entebbe Golf Club transformed into an unforgettable fusion of sport and spectacle as the Stanbic Matchplay Challenge kicked off with high-octane action on the greens and an even higher tempo at the 19th hole. The highlight of the night was …
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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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Nigeria’s growing natural hair industry includes enterprising professionals like Happiness Okorie, who recently styled Chimamanda Adichie’s hair. For years, Okorie had suffered from burns on her scalp due to using harsh relaxers. Then one day, she said ‘no more!’. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Happiness Okorie’s dream came true …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In January 2026, President Yoweri Museveni made headlines with what was framed as a lifeline to Uganda’s struggling creative industry: a UGX 1.5 billion donation to the Uganda Music Promoters SACCO (UMPS). Announced as a revolving, low-interest loan fund, the money was intended to …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Baileys is giving its consumers the perfect gifting solution to treat their loved ones with a unique Baileys gifting pop-up experience at Kisementi this Valentine’s week. Best known for turning everyday moments into indulgent treating occasions, …
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