Uganda: 2025 Ikon Awards to Honour African Culture
[Nile Post] In a bid to promote culture, the iKON Awards have adopted traditional attire as the official dress code for the highly anticipated third edition of 2025.
Uganda: Nollywood Star Ramsey Nouah Here for Ikon Awards, Witnesses Birth of Kwiso TV
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala — Nollywood star Ramsey Nouah is in Uganda for the Ikon Awards. He arrived on March 24, and is expected to join several stars from the continent for the awards set for Saturday.
Uganda: Uganda Embraces Francophonie Month With Vibrant Cultural Celebrations
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala — Uganda is immersed in a month-long celebration of French language and Francophone culture, as Francophonie Month takes center stage throughout March. The Embassy of France in Uganda, in collaboration with Alliance Fra…
Uganda: Museveni Approves Copyright Management System to Boost Artists’ Earnings
[Nile Post] The initiative, developed by State House scientists, is expected to revolutionise the creative industry by curbing music piracy and guaranteeing artists’ financial stability.
Uganda: Mubs Launches Third Business Languages Festival to Promote Multilingualism
[Nile Post] Makerere University Business School (MUBS), in collaboration with its partners, has unveiled the third edition of the Business Languages Festival, set to take place on March 14, 2024, in Kampala.
Uganda: How Local Broadcasters Are Undermining Uganda’s Film Industry
[Independent (Kampala)] One afternoon, while flipping through local Free-to-Air channels, I stumbled upon something unsettling–a Hollywood blockbuster, fresh from its Box Office release, airing on a local TV station. This wasn’t a licensed pay-tv netw…
Uganda: Mentorship and Technology Drive Uganda’s Film Industry Forward
[Nile Post] UCC has introduced a film fund to support scriptwriting, story development, and pre-production. The initiative provides both Development and Production Grants to filmmakers.
Uganda: Strictly Soul Returns With an Unmissable Night of R&b Vibes
[Nile Post] Strictly Soul is set to be back for its first edition of 2025, promising a night of smooth tunes, nostalgia, and feel-good energy.
Uganda: Nominees Speak Out On Ikon Awards
[Nile Post] The 2025 iKon Awards nominees have spoken out on the awards and their nomination.
Uganda: UCC Vows Action On Film Piracy As Filmmakers Pause Boycott Threats
[Nile Post] The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has pledged to take action against film piracy following a meeting with key filmmaking leaders on Tuesday.