Two talented filmmakers from Uganda Christian University (UCU) have made history at the Uganda Film Festival (UFF), with Brian Kabogozza and Douglas Byaruhanga winning major awards.
VJs entertain, translate, and localise foreign films for millions of Ugandans—especially those who cannot understand English or other foreign languages.
Following the success of its first two seasons, the third instalment is set to launch on 1st June 2025. This season will introduce three new dynamic cast members, bringing the total number of leading ladies to five.
This event, which celebrates the best of Uganda’s film industry, is set to recognise and showcase the incredible talent and creativity within the country’s film sector.
Zarinah Hassan, popularly known as Zari, took to the internet to defend her husband, Shakib Lutaaya, after netizens mocked his English-speaking skills ahead of the third season of Netflix’s all-African stars reality show Young, Famous & African, in which he features.
The series, co-created by Ibrahim, Toluwalakin “Tolu” Olowofoyeku, and Olufikayo Adeola, explores themes of innovation, inequality, and cultural identity within a futuristic African city, Lagos.
The awards held at the Uganda National Theater on December 7, 2024, showcased a diverse array of talent and stories, but Bash Luks' work stood out for its raw authenticity and compelling narrative.
Africa is a continent of unparalleled diversity, boasting over 50 countries with distinct cultures, languages, and traditions. This diversity serves as a wellspring of inspiration for filmmakers, offering a vast matrix of narratives waiting to be told.
Ugandan filmmaker Coutinho Kemiyondo has co-written a romantic comedy titled Sisters in Italy, which will be directed by renowned American filmmaker Tyler Perry.
Nicole Rodrigues, the trailblazing CEO and Founder of Diva Group of Companies, is set to make waves as she stars in Amazon Prime's highly anticipated new series Dream Deals.
This year’s festival is scheduled to take place from September 6th to 8th, 2024, at the Circular Design Hub, featuring an engaging lineup of short films from across the globe.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nabwiso family produced a drama series titled Sanyu that has entertained many Ugandan families both locally and internationally.
Okwepicha, the 2023 hit song by Gravity Omutujju, is among the soundtracks for Queenie, a new British television series based on an award-winning novel of the same name.
Africa is home to about 3,000 ethnic groups with more than 2,000 languages, which is approximately 30% of all languages spoken in the world, but how many of these languages are recognised globally?
Effective May 3, Sanyuka TV can now be found on GOtv channel 322, bringing a diverse range of Ugandan entertainment, social, and current affairs content.
Pia Pounds said she picked up a good chunk of change from Netflix to allow them to use her song Tupaate in their reality show Young, Famous and Africa.
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