The SAUTI plus Media Hub is proud to announce the first edition of the iKon Awards, themed, “Dreaming With The Stars” with this year’s nominees announced last evening. The announcer was presented by renowned Actor, Sam Bagenda and media personality, Laura Kahunde.
The iKon Awards 2023 will be happening on Saturday 25th, March 2023 at the Kampala Serena Hotel, with the night lined up with an award ceremony, and performances by various entertainers.
The ikon Awards: Television and Film aims at recognizing and rewarding outstanding efforts in the film industry across different categories, nurturing a spirit of entrepreneurship, enterprise and leadership among the youth and consequently encouraging innovation, job creation and high-value businesses in the film industry, create a wider platform to advance film advocacy for issues affecting youth, influence policy action and create a networking opportunity for the nominees and partners, create a platform for young people to showcase their craft through storytelling in the Film and Television industry and provide an opportunity for Ugandan creatives to create globally appealing content to be appreciated both locally and internationally.
The founder of the iKON Awards, Humphrey Nabimanya, states that the motivation behind the launch of the iKon Awards was his passion to see the industry(and Ugandan storytellers) get the recognition they deserve, and also highlight the importance of storytelling in showcasing our different cultures, societies, and country.
“A lot of the local Tv and Film productions in Uganda have been a great boost to tourism in our country and have also been a reliable platform in showcasing our
heritage, as a people. The iKon Awards are here to not only celebrate Film and Television but also encourage many more Ugandans to put their stories and craft at the forefront. There is a lot of talent in this country, which can only be exhibited, celebrated and recognized through initiatives like the iKon Awards,” he explains.
Ugandan film director, scriptwriter and actor, Usama Mukwaya who is producing this year’s edition of the iKon Awards elaborated that transparency, excellency and celebration are the key factors driving the awards.
“Award shows have, for many years, been boxed to certain individuals, and we want to have inclusivity and involvement across the board.
“The film industry in Uganda cuts across from the uptown to downtown, and that is something we intend to highlight with the iKon Awards. We believe that regardless of where you come from, you can contribute to the industry, and in whatever way you do that, we are here to celebrate you. The iKon Awards are bringing a taste of Hollywood down here in Kampala,” he explains.
Emma Uchwo.
ANDREW ODERA KAFA COH
LOUKMAN ALI THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW JUMPER
NADIA GISELLA THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW JUMPER
WHITNEY G. NAJUUKO KAFA COH
Q-KAMBER FREDEL in GAMYUUSE
SIMON BASE KALEMA in PRESTIGE
STELLA NANTE in THE HONORABLEZ
MICHAEL WAWUYO SR. in THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW JUMPER
MARIAM NDAGIRE in KAFA COH
REHEMA NANFUKA in KAFA COH
NAIZI NASSER THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW JUMPER
JOHN MARY SSEKIMPI in MY HUSBANDS WIFE
MICHAEL WAWUYO JR. in THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW JUMPER
MICHAEL WAWUYO SR. in KAFA COH
NISHA KALEMA in BEDROOM CHAINS
WINNIE NAFULA in MY HUSBANDS WIFE
HASSAN MAGEYE BEDROOM CHAINS
LOUKMAN ALI THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW JUMPER
MORRIS MUGISHA TEMBELE
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