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<title>Uganda Film Festival Launches Nationwide Screenings and Industry Trainings</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The local cinematic landscape has officially come alive as
nationwide film screenings for the 13 th edition of the Uganda Film Festival (UFF) resume across
the country this week. Organised by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) in
partnership with MultiChoice Uganda, the screenings offer film enthusiasts, storytellers and the
general public an immersive experience to enjoy premium, authentic homegrown talent on the big
screen.
The screenings feature films nominated in the Viewers’ Choice category, a special award
determined entirely through public voting to recognize the productions that resonated most with
the audience ahead of the Awards Gala on August 28 th , 2026. The gala will recognize outstanding
achievements in Ugandan filmmaking and celebrate the continued growth of the country’s film
industry.
This week, cinema lovers can catch over 50 Ugandan films on local stories running across major
cinemas, including; Century Cinemax (Acacia Mall, Arena Mall and Metroplex Mall, Naalya), EMT
Cinema and NuMax Cinema in Entebbe. Films showing include: Adui, You May Kiss the Bride
Goodbye, Longing to Belong, Waka Waka and Maama Wange, among others.
Alongside the film showcases, the festival is simultaneously hosting an extensive three-day,
Screenwriting Masterclass designed to build capacity within the local industry at the Uganda
Institute of Information and Communication Technology (UICT) in Nakawa. These training forums
facilitated by trainers from the Screen Writers Guild Uganda will focus on technical skilling,
distribution networks, and the commercialization of local audio-visual content.
The competitive edge of this year’s festival was sharpened early on. In March, the Uganda
Communications Commission (UCC) in partnership with MultiChoice Uganda, conducted
nationwide regional film competitions and capacity-building workshops across Soroti (Eastern),
Luwero (Central), Arua (Northern) and Hoima (Western). These outreaches were instrumental in
unearthing raw talent, rewarding regional winners, and ensuring diverse cultural voices are
strongly represented in this year’s final selection.

Commenting on the roll-out of the screenings and workshops, Hassan Saleh, the CEO,
MultiChoice Uganda, expressed the brand&amp;#39;s vision in supporting local creators. He said, &amp;quot;We are
incredibly proud to facilitate these screenings and bring the very best of Ugandan cinema directly
to our communities on the big screen. Ugandan filmmakers are telling stories that audiences
genuinely connect with, and these screenings give the public a chance to experience that work
live in the cinemas.”
“This festival is a celebration of Ugandan identity, a tool for industry skilling through our
workshops, and a critical stepping stone toward global visibility for our storytellers. We invite all
Ugandans to flood the cinemas this week and support our local creators,&amp;quot; he added.
Echoing these sentiments, Nyombi Thembo, Executive Director UCC stated, 

The Uganda Film Festival remains our premier vehicle for driving growth, professional excellence and regulatory
support in the audio-visual sector. Through our strategic partnership with MultiChoice Uganda,
the regional competitions held in March and April helped identify and develop filmmaking talent
across the country, while the current cinema screenings are giving these stories a wider platform
and contributing to the growth of a sustainable, nationwide creative economy. 

The ongoing masterclasses are equipping our filmmakers with the technical and commercial tools required to
scale globally and we look forward to honoring their growth at the Awards Gala.”
Members of the public and film lovers are encouraged to visit participating cinemas to enjoy the
award-nominated films running from 21 st to 28 th August 2026 and cast their votes for the Viewer’s
Choice Award.

MultiChoice Group (MCG), listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and a subsidiary of
Groupe CANAL+, is a leading provider of entertainment and related consumer services. The
company has an expanding ecosystem, underpinned by scalable technologies, and a track
record now spanning almost 40 years.  MCG provides video entertainment products and services
through its linear and streaming platforms to millions of households across 50 countries on the
African continent and continues to grow by producing and acquiring the best local, sport and
international content and offering tiered subscription packages and aggregated streaming
services to its customer base. MCG’s superior technology capabilities enable it to continue
innovating around distribution, digital and payment solutions, and content security to offer the
best customer experience across the continent. Reaching up to 100 million individuals daily, the

MultiChoice Group is using its scale and distribution to expand its platform to include sports
betting and interactive entertainment, fin-tech services, household services (focused on internet
connectivity and emergency response services) and ed-tech. Irdeto, MCG’s technology business,
provides platform cybersecurity services which protect over 6 billion devices and applications
globally for some of the world’s best media and technology brands, ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:47:44 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Felix Oketcho</dc:creator>
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<title>Actor Alex Mukulu  Dies at 72</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Actor and filmmaker Alex Mukulu has passed on at the age of 72.
Born in 1954 in Misebe, Ssingo County, Mukulu built a career spanning more than four decades, earning recognition as a pioneer of protest theater for productions that confronted political, social and cultural issues.
He studied film and drama at Makerere University after attending Kololo Secondary School.
His notable works included “Wounds of Africa,” “30 Years of Bananas,” “Excuse Me Mzungu” and “The Guest of Honour.” His productions often used satire and drama to examine governance, inequality, identity and the shifting nature of Ugandan society.
Mukulu also wrote “Journey to Self-Realization,” which was performed during the opening ceremony of the 2007 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Kampala.
Other productions credited to him include Muzukulu wa Kabangala, I Killed the Archbishop, A Good Muganda Case and The People’s President.
In 2024, Mukulu returned to the stage after a lengthy absence with Kulunkalu ne Kulumbisi, an African adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The production was staged at the National Theatre in Kampala and examined themes of division and reconciliation.
The veteran Ugandan playwright Alex Mukulu studied at Aggrey Primary School, Namilyango Primary School, Kololo Secondary School for his O-level, Caltec Academy for his A-level, and Makerere University, where he earned his degree in Music, Dance, and Drama (MDD. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:50:28 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Felix Oketcho</dc:creator>
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<title>Uganda International Fashiion Week Returns</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ UGANDA INTERNATIONAL FASHION WEEK RETURNS THIS MONTH 
Uganda International Fashion Week 2026 will take place from August 31 to September 5 following end of Ebola fears.
The government of Uganda announced the end of the most recent Ebola outbreak on July 28, 2026. This declaration was made by the Ministry of Health after completing the mandatory 42-day monitoring period with no new cases detected.
According to Santa Azo  the Grand Finale Gala will take place at Kampala Serena Hotel on September 5, 2026. Organisers will announce the venue for the fashion expo later.
“The health and safety of our clients, fans and partners had to come first. But all planned runway showcases, exhibitions, business forums, training programmes, networking sessions and partnership engagements will proceed as planned, or even better, because we have had more time to prepare,” Anzo said.
Founded in 2003, Uganda International Fashion Week has helped designers reach local and international markets. The platform also supports skills development, entrepreneurship and job creation.
Anzo said preparations had gained pace, with several Ugandan designers ready to present their collections.
“The countdown is on. We are just five weeks away from the action. We have lined up some of Uganda’s best designers, who are ready and eager to create statement designs for the UIFW 2026,” she said.
The event will run under the theme “Fashion for Impact”. Organisers want to promote fashion as a tool for economic growth, innovation and sustainable development.
The programme will include people with disabilities, refugees, women, girls and young people.
A free CREATE programme will run from August 31 to September 2. It will give creatives a chance to display their products and services to potential buyers.
“UIFW is about empowering communities through fashion, and this includes everyone; persons with disabilities, refugees, women, girls and youth,” Anzo said.
Tickets for the Grand Finale Gala are already on sale. Platinum front-row seats cost Shs250,000. Gold second-row seats cost Shs150,000, while Silver third-row seats cost Shs100,000.
Guests can buy tickets through the MTN MoMo app or by dialling 16520#.
Registration also remains open for designers, exhibitors, manufacturers, partners and other creatives interested in taking part. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:56:31 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Felix Oketcho</dc:creator>
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<title>Michelle Daka wins Miss Universe Uganda Competition</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Michelle Daka 29-year-old model and entrepreneur has won Miss Universe Uganda beating  14 other finalists to become Uganda’s first representative in the Miss Universe system. 
She will carry the national flag at the international competition later this year. 
The competition, organised by Joram Model Management, started with about 25 contestants before organisers reduced the field to 15 finalists from different parts of the country.
Daka also won the Multimedia Queen of the Journey Award for her online engagement during the competition.
She is a fashion model, podcaster, content creator and fitness enthusiast. Her advocacy focuses on mental health, emotional awareness and helping people build resilience.
Daka has linked her campaign to personal experiences, including the loss of her close friend, Karabo Mokoena, who was murdered in South Africa. 
She has since supported initiatives that promote emotional awareness and safer communities.
The new queen walked off with a grand prize of Shs 24million and a car.
Meanwhile Kimberly Jael Aremo Acio from Kole District finished as first runner-up. The 19-year-old also won the People’s Choice Award after attracting strong public support during online voting.
Bridget Katungi from Kazo District emerged as second runner-up, while Sureyah Umeimah from Jinja and Jemima Mpoza from Wakiso finished as third and fourth runners-up, respectively.
The finalists competed in cultural wear, swimwear, evening wear and question-and-answer sessions under the theme“Beyond the Crown placing emphasis on leadership, advocacy, confidence and community service.
National Director Joram Muzira Job said the pageant sought to build a platform through which young women could pursue purpose and leave a lasting impact.

The competition ran under the theme “Beyond the Crown 
Daka received a Toyota Wish as part of her prize package. Her victory opens a new chapter for Uganda, which will take part in the global Miss Universe competition for the first time.

The competition ran under the theme “Beyond the Crown 
The international competition will mark the 75th edition of Miss Universe. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:39:49 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Felix Oketcho</dc:creator>
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<title>Gospel Artist Sinach Wins Court Suit Against Way Maker  Song Ownership</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Federal High Court, Lagos Judicial Division, has dismissed the ₦5 billion copyright lawsuit filed by music producer Michael Oluwole (Maye) against gospel artiste  Sinach regarding her globally acclaimed musical work, “Way Maker.”
In Suit No. FHC/L/CS/402/2024, the Plaintiff claimed to be an author and co-owner of the song, sought equitable sharing of all fees from licences and assignments, alleged infringement of performer’s rights, and claimed ₦5 billion in general damages, among other reliefs.
Delivering judgment, Hon. Justice A. Lewis-Allagoa held that the Plaintiff failed to prove authorship or co-ownership of the musical work. The Court found that the song “Way Maker” was created and performed by the Defendant (including a prior performance in South Africa) before the Plaintiff was engaged to mix and master the already existing work for commercial album release in 2015. The Plaintiff was paid for those technical services under an oral agreement.
The Court emphasised that authorship under copyright law vests in the natural person who creates the original expressive content (melody, harmony, lyrics or arrangement). A producer, engineer or session contributor does not become an author merely by providing technical or instrumental support unless they create original expressive content. The Plaintiff’s own evidence and admissions under examination confirmed that the Defendant brought an existing song which he then developed into a recorded musical work for a fee.
Justice Lewis-Allagoa described the Plaintiff’s case as “gold-digging and unmeritorious” and dismissed the entire suit.
Represented by Emeka Etiaba (SAN), (with Omolola Aderolu and O.G. Ofomata). Sinach denies the co-ownership claims, asserting sole authorship and stating the producer was fully compensated for technical mixing.
She argued that she achieved global recognition before ‘Way Maker’ and asserts sole authorship of the song, which she says was composed, arranged, and performed in collaboration with other artists before the plaintiff’s involvement.
The Chairman of Slic Inspire Ltd and Gosgem Records, Joseph Egbu (the companies that manage Sinach), together with Sinach, express profound gratitude to the legal team led by Emeka Etiaba, SAN, for their diligent and professional representation, which secured this favourable outcome.
The judgment reaffirms the Defendant’s sole authorship and ownership of the musical work “Way Maker.”
Sinach’s ‘Way Maker’ has garnered international acclaim, becoming the first Nigerian gospel song to surpass 100 million views on YouTube in March 2019. It has won multiple awards, including the GMA Dove Award for Song of the Year, and has been translated into over 50 languages. The song has been covered by over 60 Christian artists, including Michael W. Smith and Bethel Music.
In 2020, ‘Way Maker’ was among the most-played songs in U.S. churches and served as an anthem during a Minneapolis protest march honoring George Floyd. The court’s ruling has set a significant precedent for intellectual property disputes in the Nigerian music industry. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:36:46 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Felix Oketcho</dc:creator>
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<title>Kasuku Named Uganda&amp;apos;s Leading influencer</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Isaac Daniel Katende, popularly known as Kasuku or Kuku Wazabanga prominent Ugandan journalist, radio/TV host, and digital content creator with a career spanning over 15 years in the entertainment and socio-political media landscape has been named ugandas leading media influencer by the latest Uganda National Media Survey (UNMS) by Market Intelligence Group
The findings are based on data collected from 146 districts across Uganda as part of the survey, which is set to be officially launched in the coming days. 
The Uganda National Media Survey examined media consumption trends across radio, television, print and digital platforms. 
According to Dr. Joel Isabirye, the Principal Investigator of the survey, the study seeks to provide insights into how Ugandans consume different forms of media, with the findings expected to support academic research, advertising decisions, policy-making and policy evaluation. 
“The survey provides a comprehensive picture of Uganda’s changing media landscape, particularly as digital platforms continue to reshape how audiences access information, entertainment and news. Understanding these shifts is important for media practitioners, advertisers, researchers and policymakers,” Isabirye said. 
The inclusion of digital media trends in the survey reflects the growing influence of digital platforms in Uganda’s media landscape. According to the Uganda Communications Commission, the country has 47.5 million mobile phone connections, while 20.3 million smartphones are actively in use. Uganda also has an estimated 11.4 million WhatsApp users, 11.3 million TikTok users and at least 7.2 million YouTube users. 
“TikTok, in particular, turns out to be the most popular platform, with vast amounts of user-generated content. Within that space, new personalities keep emerging by the day, making it necessary for their profiles and influence to be tracked,” Isabirye said. 
Meanwhile TikToker Sheila Price has been ranked the country’s leading TikToker. 
Kasuku Media Journey 
He worked as a Dembe FM radio and Spark TV host, cohosting the morning program Twezimbe with hosts Kaima Shafic and Ruth Kalibala. 
Kasuku also presented the Talk &amp; Talk show, an entertainment program featuring panellists Jenkins Mukasa and Edward Ssendi every Saturday on Dembe FM.
Daniel used the nickname Kasuku to refer to a parrot that reports on everything it sees. Additionally, he was a member of the drama group Kasuku at UMCAT. However, after the 2010 bombings, the club’s founder, Brenda, passed away, and he decided to continue using the name in her memory.
Katende was born in February 1989 at Namirembe Hospital in Kampala, Uganda.
He enrolled in St. Mary’s SS Kitende for his O-level studies. He attended Standard High Zana for his A-level studies earning his UACE.
He was meant to enrol in college and pursue a legal career, but he had to switch courses after the passing away of his mother during his senior six vacation. 
Kasuku decided to enrol at the UMCAT School of Journalism and Media, where he studied Mass Communication and Journalism, earning a diploma in the field in 2010.
Daniel later returned to school, in part to set a better example for his kids, and in February 2023 he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Community Psychology from Makerere University.
Having worked in the media for over a decade, Isaac Daniel Katende is the owner of two YouTube channels, Kasuku Live and the website Big Bang News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:17:09 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Felix Oketcho</dc:creator>
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<title>Ghetto Kids,Shakira and Burna Boy Excite Millions With Fabulous Performance</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Uganda&#039;s Ghetto Kids made history by performing with Shakira and Burna Boy during the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show before a global audience. 
The Ghetto Kids – formerly Triplets Ghetto Kids – are a dance/music group founded in 2014 by Dauda Kavuma composed of children from the Katwe slums in Kampala, Uganda
Uganda&#039;s Ghetto Kids delivered the biggest performance of their careers on Sunday after joining global music stars Shakira and Burna Boy during the first official FIFA World Cup final halftime show, earning worldwide praise as millions watched from around the globe.
Dressed in bright orange outfits, the Ghetto Kids danced alongside Shakira and Burna Boy during a high-energy performance that blended Latin music, Afrobeats and pop. 
The show also featured appearances by global entertainers including Justin Bieber, Madonna and members of BTS, turning the halftime break into a celebration of music and cultural diversity.
The Ugandan dancers had spent the days leading up to the final rehearsing with Shakira and Burna Boy. Behind-the-scenes photos and videos shared before the match showed the children laughing, dancing and interacting with the two international stars as they prepared for the historic performance.
The Ghetto Kids&#039; inclusion in the show followed months of growing excitement after Shakira invited them to join her performance of Dai Dai the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which also features Burna Boy. The children had gained attention for their dance routines to the song, prompting the Colombian singer to bring them onto the global stage.
Their performance drew widespread praise on social media, with fans celebrating the group&#039;s energy, talent and journey from the streets of Kampala to the World Cup final. Many described the moment as inspirational and a powerful showcase of African talent before one of the largest television audiences in the world.
Founded by Dauda Kavuma, the Ghetto Kids have become one of Uganda&#039;s biggest entertainment exports. The group first gained international attention through viral dance videos before appearing in French Montana&#039;s Unforgettable music video and reaching the finals of Britain&#039;s Got Talent after receiving the Golden Buzzer in 2023.
On the pitch, Spain defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time to lift their second FIFA World Cup title. Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute, denying Lionel Messi a second consecutive World Cup triumph in what is widely expected to be his final appearance at the tournament. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:12:02 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Felix Oketcho</dc:creator>
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<title>WEASEL WITHDRAWS RADIO&amp;amp;WEASAL MUSIC CATALOGUE FROM UPRS OVER DISPUTE</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:10:34 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Felix Oketcho</dc:creator>
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<title>JAMAICAN DANCWHALL QUEEN PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO BUGANDA KINGDOM</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Uganda Tourism Board Chief Executive Officer Juliana Kagwa said Spice is the first international artist to formally explore Uganda before performing in the country, adding that this will now become a standard practice. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:32:20 +0300</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Felix Oketcho</dc:creator>
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