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The Smartphone May Become Africa’s Greatest Film Studio
For more than a century, cinema has been defined by the architecture of the “Big Screen”: the dark theater, the fixed seat, the horizontal frame, and the economics of expensive […] More
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11 YEARS OF MUWADO, A NEW LOOK, AND STORY MONETISATION
In early 2013, Muwado the idea came to life as the founder’s blog. That makes us 11 whole years now. Ululations and jubilations!! To quickly recap what’s happened since then […] More
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in Family, Friends and Relationships, Identity & Culture, Journalism and Media, Movies and Television, Visual Art, Writing and Literature#MuwadoSADCtour Stories from Zimbabwe
As part of the #MuwadoSADCtour, we are meeting up with storytellers and ordinary people to get their creative journeys and life stories. We are a platform of stories so […] 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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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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Understanding Uganda’s amended copyright law
Uganda’s amended copyright law has rightly sparked conversation across the creative industry, but beyond the headlines, there’s a deeper issue we must confront: understanding. For many artists, copyright is often […] More
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The Roads That Recognize Us: What Crazy Kennar’s Transport Skit Reveals About African Cinema and the Algorithm
The most important African film released recently may not have been a feature film at all. It may have been a comedy sketch about public transport. Crazy Kennar’s viral Public […] More
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Navigating 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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It’s High Time Africa Invested In Art & Imagination
It’s not an easy sell to raise funds for building an Arts Centre in Africa where according to the current rules of financial engagement, art is the very lowest of […] More
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#MuwadoSADCtour
Muwado has grown and is ready to serve the bigger African storytelling community tangibly with content monetisation tools for its storytellers. We are based in Uganda and most of the […] More
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in Cinema, Community & Opinion, Events, Identity & Culture, Journalism and Media, Movies and Television, Visual ArtFILM AND CULTURE MARKET 2025 LAUNCHED
Today was the media launch at National Theatre/UNCC to officially confirm that the event is on. The 4th edition of the Film and Culture Market (FCM) will be from 15th […] More
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UCC Support Continues to Transform Uganda’s Young Filmmakers
The growth of Uganda’s film industry is increasingly being driven by talented young creatives who are turning opportunities into success stories. One such filmmaker is Issa Masadde Yusuf from Kawempe, […] More
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Win Your Inner Creative Battles
If you have ever tried to pursue a calling in the Arts, launch an innovative enterprise, or evolve to a higher station, you, without a doubt, know what the resistance […] More
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FILM & CULTURE MARKET HAPPENING NEXT WEEK
HAPPENING NEXT WEEK Join the Film & Culture Market – Edition 4 happening from September 15th to 17th, 2025 at the National Theatre, Kampala – Uganda. Theme: “The Economic Impact […] More
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Connecting the Dots: Building the Future of Africa’s Creative Economy
Over the past few months, my feed has been a bit of a mishmash—ideas, thought experiments, reposts, and reflections that might have seemed a little all over the place. But […] More
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in Business and Entrepreneurship, Finance, Markets and Economics, Movies and Television, Music and Dance, Travel and Adventure, Visual ArtOnce Neglected Creative Economy Now New Oil Well To Boost Nigeria’s Tourism With $15b
Nigeria is undergoing a seismic shift as its creative economy transitions from a cultural export to a primary economic pillar, with projections hitting $15 billion by 2030. ODIMEGWU ONWUMERE examines […] More
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in Cinema, Community & Opinion, Finance, Markets and Economics, Identity & Culture, Movies and Television, Visual Art
FILM HAS A SEAT AT THE TABLE OF THE NATIONAL CAKE
Last week, I read through the 2025/2026 Uganda national budget. Not something most filmmakers would usually do on a Sunday morning, but I’m glad I did (I can share a […] More
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There Has Never Been a Truly Great Filmmaker in Uganda!
This statement may sound provocative, but hear me out. Uganda has produced incredibly talented filmmakers. We have passionate producers, gifted directors, brilliant actors, and remarkable storytellers. What we have not […] More
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