Isaac Nyenje
I am a Ugandan documentary filmmaker and creative visionary who crafts compelling stories that celebrate resilience, community, and sustainability. Through my films and photography, I amplify marginalized voices and preserve Uganda’s rich heritage.
In 2019, I collaborated with multidisciplinary artist Arinitwe Peter and Plastik Talks on Empuuta Ya Nalubaale, a transformative project at Lake Victoria’s Ggaba shore. Documenting the creation of a monumental sculpture made from recycled plastic and metal, I captured a community-driven effort to combat plastic pollution in one of Africa’s vital ecosystems. My footage and photography turned this initiative into a compelling narrative of environmental action. A photograph of the sculpture earned significant recognition, placing among the top 16 entries in the “Too Dirty” category at the International CitiesWithWater Photography Exhibition during World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden, in August 2025.
My flagship project, Dynasty: A Legacy Beyond the Court, is a documentary series that chronicles the journeys of Uganda’s iconic basketball families—the Enabus, Blicks, and Malingas. Since 2000, these families have shaped the nation’s basketball culture with their talent and determination. With intimate interviews and striking visuals, Dynasty explores family bonds, cultural challenges, and the pursuit of greatness, weaving a narrative that transcends sport to highlight themes of perseverance and identity. It was selected for the Ngalabi Film Festival’s Film Marketing and Distribution Workshop in July 2025.
Below are some of the photos I captured during the Unpublished Africa, Muwado, and Global Shapers Kampala Hub-organised Kampala Photo Walk that took place on Sunday, September 21st, 2025.
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