HEROES IN THE UGANDAN FILM INDUSTRY

Yesterday was National Heroes Day in Uganda, and I asked you to send me the names of your film industry heroes so we could celebrate them publicly.

If you see your name on this list, know that someone deeply appreciates the impact you’ve had on their life or career. If your name isn’t here, please don’t be discouraged! This list is simply based on the submissions I received and is by no means a final measure of anyone’s incredible worth or contribution to our industry.

Keep doing the amazing work you do. And for those who want to see their heroes recognised next time, make sure to follow my platforms so you don’t miss the next call for nominations! This isn’t about validation, it’s just about taking a moment to appreciate the people making a real difference.

Here are the heroes you nominated:

The Nominees & Their Believers

• Mulindwa Richard (Appreciated by Blessing)

• Raymond Rushabiro (Appreciated by Blessing)

• Yasin Lubowa (Appreciated by Blessing)

• Leonard Amanya (Appreciated by Sarah Nams)

• Ndagire Mariam (Appreciated by Male Ronald)

• Humphrey Nabimanya (Appreciated by Jane Accurate on TikTok)

• Michael Wawuyo Snr (Appreciated by Vonny Isabel on TikTok & Abubaker)

• Nisha Kalema (Appreciated by King)

• Alvin Mumpi Sserubiri (Appreciated by King)

• Nana Kagga (Appreciated by Manira)

• Cleopatra Kyoheirwe (Appreciated by Manira)

• Michael Wawuyo Jr (Appreciated by Manira)

• Gaetano Kaggwa (Appreciated by Manira)

• Joel Tugaineyo (Appreciated by Manira)

• Kasule Douglas Benda (Wilber somehow nominated me, I didn’t plan to include myself, but apparently, the system is rigged! 😄)

• Doreen Mirembe (Appreciated by Shatra & Momo Owomugisha)

• Philip Luswata (Appreciated by Reef)

• Riverdan Rugaju (Appreciated by Reef)

• Loukman Ali (Appreciated by Aliwuya Sadat)

• Emmanuel Mwesigwa (Appreciated by Someone)

• Ayeny Steve (Appreciated by Achura & Eddie Ryan)

• Shid Pro (Appreciated by Swaib)

• Aaron Zziwa (Appreciated by Swaib)

Happy Heroes Week to the entire Uganda film fraternity. Your encouragement, mentorship, talent, and generosity continue to shape the industry and inspire the next generation. 

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