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in TheatreThe Collaborative Landscape of Women in Uganda’s Theatre
As women continue to make waves in the theatre community in Uganda, one cannot help but wonder about the transformative potential of collaboration amongst them and how this collaboration would […] More
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in TheatreReview of ‘La Negrophilie’ from #KITF2017
From the Kampala International Theatre catalogue, I learn that ‘La Negrophilie’ is a production based on the life of Josephine Baker, born Freda Josephine McDonald. Baker, according to Wikipedia (read […] More
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WHY THE ART INDUSTRY MIGHT NOT GROW IN MALAWI
It will take a very long time for the arts industry to grow in Malawi. There are several reasons why the growth of the arts sector continues to be held […] More
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in Finance, Markets and Economics, Movies and Television, Music and Dance, Photography, Poetry, Theatre, Visual Art, Writing and LiteratureNeglecting Uganda’s Creative Pulse: A Critical Look at Budget Priorities
As Uganda’s new budget for the FY 2024/2025 takes effect, it’s disheartening to witness the arts and creative industries once again relegated to the periphery. The meagre allocations and lack […] More
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in Finance, Markets and Economics, Identity & Culture, Movies and Television, Music and Dance, TheatreThe Ugandan performing arts are an endangered industry.
While scrolling through social media, a video depicting what it means to be an artist came across the screen. Two wealthy-looking gentlemen greeted each other outside a museum and popped […] More
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UGANDA THEATRE EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2026 – WINNERS
Last night was truly monumental for the Ugandan theatre fraternity. While the rest of the world marked World Theatre Day 2026 (24th–27th March), with the main international celebrations held in […] More
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in TheatreA New Perspective: The Role of Gender in Theatre Casting and Character Development.
Pic: The cast of of “She Loves Me” during their first table read after auditions. In the theatre world, casting decisions go beyond mere talent; they often hinge on the […] More
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in Podcasts, Politics and Government, TheatrePolitical Affairs by Tamale Micheal | Tebere Arts Podcast
“Political Affairs” is about Justice and Maverick who are on the run from their father, the president. They have in their possession a piece of evidence which could damn […] More
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STANDING OVATION FOR THE PERFORMANCE…OFF STAGE!
Acting Is a Profession, Pretending Is a Lifestyle Theatre spaces, theatre spaces, theatre spaces. Or perhaps we should broaden it to art spaces…or even more honestly, creatives themselves. March is […] More
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in TheatreNavigating the Spotlight on Uganda’s Theatre Industry for Creative Economy Boom!
YTC Musical Theatre Program students during their end-of-year showcase. In the bustling tapestry of Uganda’s cultural landscape, the theatre industry is a vibrant space, weaving stories, traditions, diversity, and creativity. […] More
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in Music and Dance, TheatreBUT SINCERELY, LET'S ALSO TALK ABOUT TRAUMA IN MDD TRAININGS IN UGANDAN SCHOOLS!!!
For me, this ‘Muwunya!’ incident has reminded me of MDD training in High Schools. You people, me I have seen performance arts trainers who make trauma a routine of engagement […] More
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in Comics and Manga, Journalism and Media, Music and Dance, Politics and Government, Theatre, Visual ArtUganda: The Kids are Disruptive, And It’s a Good Thing
PART I: Bobi Wine and Eddy Kenzo The year is 2010. And Uganda is set for an election the following year in which the incumbent Yoweri Museveni is seeking a […] More
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in TheatreThe Potholes Go Beyond the Streets: Have You Heard the Latest Declaration?
The beauty of Uganda’s creative industry is that its leaders decide when and how to define it, often depending on the per diem available or their personal agenda for attending […] More
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The Taxi Driver and The Stage
“When the Engine Sputters, Maybe It’s Time to Let Another Drive” I was on a jaj on Saturday night returning home when I saw an interesting picture. An elderly taxi driver, his […] More
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Acting Arena: When the Math Didn’t Math but the Miracle Did!
Img: Winner, of the Acting Arena 4th Edition, Mark Agume, with the Judges. Photo by Jackson Twinomugisha At the start of 2025, an initiative was launched to spot new talent […] More
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What Is Drag?
GABORONE, Botswana — Drag is a kind of freedom. It lets a person become a version of themselves that might otherwise stay hidden. In MOITOBO, a new experimental film I’m […] More
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in Business and Entrepreneurship, Cinema, Competitions and Challenges, Events, Identity & Culture, Movies and Television, Music and Dance, Photography, Poetry, Theatre, Visual Art, Writing and Literature
Lira Kreativ Kave: 2025 Year In Review
2025 has been one of those years that quietly changes you. When the year began, Lira Kreativ Kave was still more of an idea than a structure — a small, […] More
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Be a Better Human Being, and You’ll Be a Better Actor Too
On Tuesday evening, I attended the premiere of the theatrical play ‘ZAKAYO’ at Bat Valley Theatre (I’ll share my thoughts about that play in a separate article). While there, I […] More






















