Art

Fundraiser | Helping Naseeba Bagalaaliwo Cover Tuition Costs at the USC’s School of Cinematic Arts – Fall Semester 2021.
Hello my name is Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine and I want to introduce you to a remarkable fellow Ugandan. A young woman who may be the first Ugandan to be accepted into USC’s School of Cinematic Arts Peter Stark Producing Program. ...

Rita Nakandi | Helping East African artisans find a market for their products – The Boston Globe
By Cindy Cantrell — Ritah Nakandi, who emigrated from Uganda, formed the collective to help East African women support their families. Ritah Nakandi, who emigrated from Uganda, formed the collective to help East African w...

The First Ever Ugandan Royal Doll Collection ~ Debut of 18 Inch Dolls of Princess Nkinzi and Namikka, Crown Prince Wassajja
Ugandans Making a Difference in the Diaspora ~ Something truly awesome and exciting is coming to you fellow Ugandans in the Diaspora and back home in Uganda: Yvonne Senkandwa, an author and writer based in California, USA, has ...

Art | UN Secretary-General Attends Exhibition Showcasing Uganda Art In New York
UN Headquarters, New York — Welcome to this wonderful exhibit. I thank all of the distinguished officials and artists who join us today. I especially thank His Excellency Sam Kutesa, President of the General Assembly,...

Focus on Art | Nuwa Wamala Nnyanzi | The King of Batiks
Nuwa Wamala -Nnyanzi a celebrated, self-taught, Ugandan artist of international repute was born on October 28, 1952 in Uganda. His late father was a laboratory assistant and his mother is a retired midwife and nurse. Nnyanzi is...

Ugandan Born Fashion Designer, Linda Mirembe, to Showcase in London, UK
The Uganda High Commission in London ~ Ms Linda Mirembe who founded the award-winning LinmiR Millinery two years ago will be launching her very first commercial ready-to-wear LinmiR Olivia Headband as well as showcasing the en...

Writing is Freedom, Says Award Winning Ugandan Author Doreen Baingana
Doreen Baingana is the Ugandan author of Tropical Fish: Stories out of Entebbe, which won the 2006 Commonwealth Prize for First Book, Africa Region, and the AWP Award for Short Fiction. She has twice been a finalist for the Cai...

The Art of Living | Meet The UK Based Ugandan Artist – Lucy Agatha Namayanja
Lucy Namayanja was born in 1983 during the post Idi Amin era and the second coming of the previously deposed president Obote. A time when more lives were lost than during Amin’s rule because of the many opposition challenges ...

Ugandan Designer, UK Based Linda Mirembe, featured at the Maryland Fashion Week, Check out the Photos
Linda Mirembe’s second International and first in the US show was at Maryland Fashion Week on 12th august at Colony South, Hotel & Conference Center Clinton MD. LinmiR collection SS13 is mostly african and nature them...

Comedy Nite | The Battle of The Champions – Eric Omondi vs Salvador Idringi LIVE at Theatre La Bonita!
Ronnie Mayanja — August 31st for me was spent at Theatre La Bonita as we witnessed the battle of the Champions between Uganda’s leading Comedian Salvador Idringi and Eric Omondi a leading stand up comedian from Keny...

Photos & Video: Don’t Miss the Miss Uganda UK 2012 Event
For Miss Uganda UK queen we are searching for a natural, pleasant, young lady to represent the community. PROMOTING BEAUTY, DESCENT & CULTURE!!! A bevy of intelligent beauties will battle it out for the title of Miss Uganda...

Luo Cultural Group Photos ~ Ugandans Preparing for London 2012 Olympics
By Richard A. Cunningham, UK Dispatch | The London 2012 OLympic has begun with 5 days left to the event, the Olympic Torch arrived in the London Borough of Newham where hundreds and thousands came to celebrate. The Lwo Cultur...

Golden Boy Promotions Presents Sharif Bogere A.K.A Lion Warrior Another Ugandan on the Rise!
A captain of the Ugandan national team and five-time African champion as an amateur, 21-year old Sharif “The Lion” Bogere now looks to follow in the footsteps of countrymen Ayub Kalule, Kassim Ouma, John Mugabi, and Corneli...

THE LIFE Official Movie Trailer, Directed by Nana Hill Kagga
Ugandan Diaspora Film Makers Feature: This is a recent Trailer release by Ugandan Film Director, Nana Hill Kagga: “THE LIFE” IS A MOVIE WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY NANA KAGGA ABOUT FRIENDSHIP AND BETRAYAL. IT IS SET ON ...

New York Times | Michael Kiwanuka – The Wanderer Who Still Searches for Home
New York Times : Soothing, swaying tunes hold despair and a quest for faith in the songs of Michael Kiwanuka, who performed at the Highline Ballroom on Wednesday night. Mr. Kiwanuka, the English son of Ugandan parents, can easi...

Making The Band – African Movie 2011, Ugandan Directed
African movie, 2011, East African film, Making The Band, a hilarious Musical drama and comedic

NAVIO “ONE AND ONLY” LATEST RELEASE AND POSTER, Upcoming Video
From Navio, NAVCORP: Hey Guys, This is the latest track we’re giving to you as a special from the good people at Navcorp. The video was shot in SA and is set to take Africa by storm. It will be launched at the cinema Cine...

Omugave Ndugwa In a Boston Movie Premier – Friday June 1st 7PM
LOVE COLLISION” PREMIERING IN BOSTON, MA. JUNE 1ST, 2012 . AT AMERICAN LEGION(NEWTON) 295 CALIFORNIA ST. NEWTON, MA @ 7:00PM – 12:00AM, Ticket Price:$20. DJ and LIVE Music courtesy of Boom XL Band. Movie plot. A family that...
Immigrant Life ~ ‘Traffic light’ artists paint a brighter future
By Emily Wither, (CNN) — On the busy streets of Cape Town a group of artists dodge traffic and evade the police as they try to sell their work. For these Zimbabwean immigrants the “robots,” South African slang...
Gloria Wavamunno to be featured at the Africa Fashion Week New York
Africa Fashion Week ~ Gloria Wavamunno was created under the creative direction of Gloria Wavamunno, a Ugandan based designer. The designer draws her inspiration from all that inspires her globally through culture, music and co...
VIDEO: ‘Bouncing Cats’: The Story Of The Breakdance Project Uganda
Children in Uganda have seen, lost and experienced things that no one should ever be exposed to. A country ravaged by an 18-year-long conflict between the Government of Uganda and the rebel group The Lord’s Resistance, has se...