CeLPII to Pilot IP-Backed Lending Initiative Following Creative Economy Dialogue
As Uganda’s creative economy continues to expand, stakeholders are increasingly exploring how intellectual property can unlock new financing opportunities for creatives. On March 19, the Centre for Law, Policy and Innovation Initiative (CeLPII), in partnership with the Africa Creatives Alliance (ACA), will convene a high-level dialogue on Intellectual Property (IP)-Backed
Vision @40, Makoma Live in Kololo: What a Day to Reckon
It was the drone camera hovering over the crowd when the CEO of Vision Group announced that Makoma were ready to hit the stage. Don Wanyama left the stage at exactly 9:54 pm, and at 10:02 pm Makoma’s dancers appeared in what seemed like a grand entrance. They gave the
Vinka Steals the Show at Unite for Women Concert
Singer Vinka delivered a thrilling performance at the Unite for Women Concert on Saturday night, capping an evening dedicated to celebrating women within Rotary International. The event, held at Ndere Cultural Centre brought together Rotarians, Rotaractors and guests for a vibrant celebration that blended recognition, entertainment and fellowship in the
Female Deejay Duo Mysterious2 Takeover of the Stanbic Matchplay Party
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 the much-anticipated takeover by Kampala’s finest
Juliana, Geosteady Couples Up With V&A for Unforgettable Valentine’s Concert
Love was in full bloom at the gardens of the Sheraton Kampala Hotel as music lovers gathered to celebrate Valentine’s Day at a star-studded concert headlined by Geosteady Blackman and powered by V&A, Uganda’s favourite sherry. Chants of “Sembera Maama… Yanguwa Lola…” filled the air as couples and fans joined
Beyond Flowers: Don Julio Turns Valentine’s into a Sensory Experience
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about flowers anymore at least, not when Don Julio and Mediterraneo are rewriting the script. In Kampala, lovers of fine experiences were treated to an extraordinary Cupid’s Day dinner, filled with opera notes, Latin dance rhythms, and premium tequila. In collaboration with Mediterraneo, Don Julio presented the
Inside the Shs 28 Billion Revolving Fund for Uganda’s Arts Industry
Uganda’s creative sector has, for many years, demonstrated immense potential as a driver of economic growth, job creation, and cultural diplomacy. The music, film, fashion, visual arts, crafts, digital content, publishing, and performing arts subsectors have not only shaped national identity but also created livelihoods for millions of Ugandans, particularly
Culture on the Move: Bantalo East Shakes Rural Uganda
It should have been impossible. A theatre troupe leaving Kampala’s polished stages to perform on a jagged, rain-slicked outcrop in rural eastern Uganda? Many would have called it folly. Yet Bantalo East did exactly that, hauling drums, lights, and costumes for more than four hours to Kachonga village in Butaleja
The Brass for Africa Disability Inclusion Gala: Where Music Turned Barriers Into Bridge
The hall pulsed with anticipation as the Brass for Africa Disability Inclusion Gala began. Then—like a spark catching fire—the children living with disabilities lit up the stage, their instruments breathing life into the room. Every drumbeat synced with every note, weaving a symphony so powerful that even the air seemed
Brass for Africa opens musical doors for children with disabilities
Every Thursday afternoon, the quiet compound of Ntinda School for the Deaf transforms the moment the Brass for Africa van rolls in. Deaf students rush out with beaming faces, signing excitedly as their instructors step out. The arrival of bass drums, tenor drums, and a shiny tuba turns the schoolyard
