Having creative spaces for women artists is one of the reasons why Njabala Foundation was established. The foundation, which was started in 2021 held its 2025 edition of the Annual Njabala Exhibition (ANE) with the theme Obulo Bwaffe, based on a traditional folktale. The 2025 festival started on Friday and ends…
BY DENNIS ASIIMWE I hope my review of this song is not tainted by the fact that I am glad Irene is releasing music again. It’s good to have those girl-next-door vocals back. She went quiet for a while there, eh? After leaving Swangz Avenue and all? She’s been making…
KAMPALA – Ugandan female comedians held a comedy show at the National Theatre last Friday to celebrate International Women’s Day. The show, named Arise Woman Comedy Jam, had a mixed line-up of talents. The host, Agnes Akite provided the polished comedy lines, while others like Maggie Debwaiserian were crass. Titan Gladys and…
HOLLYWOOD – For Mikey Madison, the first time is definitely a charm. The 25-year-old American won the best actress Oscar Sunday for her first major film role in “Anora,” in which she captivated audiences as a sassy sex worker who marries a Russian oligarch’s son — and learns tough lessons about…
Francophonie activities are a highlight on Uganda’s cultural calendar every March, as the country joins the global French-speaking community to celebrate French language and culture. This year’s festivities kicked off with excitement on Saturday at the Alliance Française in Kampala, marking the launch of Francophonie Month. Eric Touzé, the director…
Kente is a prestigious royal cloth of Ghana’s Asante people, part of their historical and cultural heritage. But there’s a debate about where it originated: the Bonwire community or the Adanwomase community in the Ashanti Region. The Conversation Africa spoke to African art and culture researcher Dickson Adom about the origins of…
Artists and creatives in Uganda have voiced their frustration over the challenges they face when applying for visas to travel for international performances, exhibitions, and collaborations. Despite having formal invitations, signed contracts, or scheduled events, many report that embassies impose stringent restrictions, leading to frequent visa denials. Rachel Magoola, the…
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