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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 …

  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, …

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 …

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 …

  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, …

The group exhibition explores the different techniques of the medium while emphasizing the relevance of this centuries old art form in the contemporary times ARTS | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Printmaking is a centuries-old medium that involves intricate and rigorous creative processes like sketching, carving, layering and inking to create stunning …

COMMENT | WILSON MANISHIMWE | Umufumbirakazi by Hayes Willit Mugisha, commonly known as Sir Kisoro, is one of those songs that don’t rush but instead settle in quietly and let the message unfold, staying with a listener long after it ends. In the song, Sir Kisoro leans into what he …

IShowSpeed’s livestreamed Africa tour adds to the work that African digital influencers have been doing in recent years to capture the continent beyond clichéd images of poverty and conflict. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY |  Under the bronze gaze of the African Renaissance Monument in Dakar, the American content creator …

 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | South African actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur Thapelo Mokoena will visit Uganda from 12th to 16th February 2026. The five-day visit, organised by Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) and the Ikon Film and Television Awards, is a part of the 2026 Ikon Film and Television Awards roadmap, …

LOS ANGELES | Xinhua | Paramount Skydance on Monday sued Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) over its deal with Netflix, marking the latest move in its efforts to gain control of the Hollywood media and entertainment conglomerate. Filed in a Delaware court, the lawsuit seeks to compel WBD and its Chief …