Ssalongo Kasule Douglas Benda🎭
@bendizhodouglas
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Actor, Film Director/Producer, Theatre, Drama Teacher, Acting Coach/Mentor, Deep Thinker, Arts Social Media Noisemaker #MakingUgFilmsFamous
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MAKING UG FILMS FAMOUS THREAD
To celebrate & shade a light on Ugandan films, if you watch our films post your favourite Ugandan films and add a poster if you have it. Let's make others remember those film titles.
Add
#MakingUgFilmsFamous
on your post to help us keep track
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A very powerful opening night & a powerful message from
@HEBobiwine
to
@JoSsegawa
, all artists. Mujje mulabe omuzannyo guno banange. Intelligent piece.
#TheGoldenCalabash
@UNCC_UG
@cinemaUGAp
@AfriTheatreMag
@BaboonForestEnt
@CanaanArinda
@calvinug
@bwayomoses
@mayigandre
@MBU
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Can we all give a round of applause to
@ntvuganda
for a well planned coverage of
#UgandaMarytrsDays
services at Namugongo today. The script was well delivered. After watching the news, I felt like there wasn't anything I missed. Mweebale nnyo mweebalege
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ITS PALLASO AGAIN!
The things people do under the influence of intoxication plus wings of fame. This happened on the early morning of 1st January & the Frenchman Kino Yves recorded. He posted the video yesterday as part of his world travelling escapades
@MBU
@BigEyeUG
@GalaxyFMUg
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@selectajeff
At what point do we as men normalise preaching to fellow men to create a safe working environment that doesn't make women have to consider serving their fruit just to be given opportunities? Aren't these the challenges that are facing the fight against corruption?
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@Mutesimarion_
Sometimes we need to ask people for their birth certificates and IQ test results before we reply to their posts.
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Asilo Marion Owaraga is the actress who acted as Mrs Kirunda in the just concluded
#Sanyu
drama series. Calm yet firm as a mother, wife and boss. She made everyone feel that she was in control even when she wasn't.
Thank you
@nabwisom
,
@NabwisoEleanor
@PearlMagicPrime
for her
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Long Post Alert:
In 2006 (in my S6 vacation), my love for theatre led me to Pride Theatre on Namirembe road then to join a company called Scavengers (had guys like Chris Luwaga, Henry Mpinga Ssempijja, Martin Oscar Kintu, Andrew Kiyega etc), they were rehearsing for a play
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In his address to the audience,
@HEBobiwine
emphasizes the importance of theatre works in social commentary.
That's why we should all watch the play
#TheGoldenCalabash
by
@JoSsegawa
@kasulerobert17
@ENakaziba
@MBU
@mayigandre
@GabrielBuule
@BakaraIsa5
@MBU
@erich_mboowa
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There are many talented Ugandans who have made a tough decision to relocate in search of greener pastures but this gentleman is one of those I genuinely think the creative industry misses a lot.
I have seen people who work wholeheartedly and immerse themselves, but Patricko
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This guy is called AHMED LUBOWA of Aromatic, one of the Ugandan producers who have achieved a lot as a filmmaker. I think his work earns the highest from YouTube with his various drama series. Check out his YouTube channel called Trust Films which has 500,000 subscribers
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If there's someone in the creative industry who inspires me to remain committed & devoted to their divine calling, it is this gentleman. Very calm, soft-spoken, humble yet his CV is bigger than many writers/actors in this country.
Allow me to celebrate Kwezi Kaganda a.k.a
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She smiles and the day gets brighter!
She is funny!
She is Daaga's bae!
She is the African Queen of Comedy!
She is
@Kansiime256
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Some of the final moments of the production of
#Sanyu
Imagine 4 seasons with a team. It must be a strong bond
Lest give these guys a round of applause for entertaining us for all these years. The laughter, sadness, excitement got us together
Thanx
@PearlMagicPrime
@PearlMagicTV
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Are you ready for a Ugandan socialite reality TV show?
@babygloriamusic
Zahara Toto, Etania etc are all in this one. Starts this January on
@PearlMagicPrime
Looks like a version of South African Young African & Famous on netflix.
@cinemaUGApp
@MartinKabagamb1
@mayigandre
@MBU
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Remember Sanyu's baby in the recently concluded
#SanyuSeries
? That lovely actor baby actually belongs to actor
@JenkinsMutumba
who played the character Ddembe. Check his Instagram account for more videos
Sanyu show slot now has
#Crossroads
Mon-Fri 8pm on
@PearlMagicPrime
.
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Good news our lovely people.
Me and my bae are unstoppable because of the love you show us! Join me to throw congratulatory mabale (stones) to the gorgeously talented
@Kansiime256
(my bae) upon this other honorary award as Queen!
#QueenOfComedyAfrica
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@sk_bongomin93
For the love of content, now people lie about videos they didn't record.
We always lose credibility for small lies🤣
This video was not recorded yesterday and not by you
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I want to talk about this resilient guy. His name is Nathan Magoola, a certified producer who is internationally recognised. He has mentored and guided me in a few things. He is the big bring behind the successful shows
#Prestige
(ended) +
#Beloved
(running on
@PearlMagicPrime
)
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75
Uncle
@JoSsegawa
is unpleased with some TV presenters who ask stupid questions about the existence of audiences for Ugandan films
@MBU
@AbbyNkaaga
@mayigandre
@cinemaUGApp
@BakaraIsa5
@BaboonForestEnt
@BigEyeUG
@CanaanArinda
@MartinKabagamb1
@calvinug
@MarcahCaroline
@Kasuku256
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As we were asleep,
@TheAcademy
#Oscars2024
was happening in LA. Our boy
@bwayomoses
made history with his documentary
#BobiWineThePeoplesPresident
about
@HEBobiwine
Well as we didn't bring the award
home, Moses has many open doors to infinity & beyond.
Congratulations brother
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@Mercykains
Can we screenshot this post and frame it on billboards all over the city? Everyone must know and hear
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BREAKING NEWS
Ladies and gentlemen, the producers of
#Sanyu
have officially handed the Mon-Fri 8pm slot on
@PearlMagicPrime
to the coming new drama series
#Crossroads
. It's an exciting gesture. Sanyu
@nabwisom
is ending & in comes CROSSROADS by
@Ayeny
#MalingUgFilmsFamous
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@emeka_ug
Imagine the language barrier that the missionaries and explorers experienced on Africa
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@NamaraGloria2
See what the GenZ in Uganda are engaging in. Yet their counterparts in Kenya are stopping unfair bills
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#MamaDsWorldRecord
At 78hours of cooking,
@Mama_d256
stands strong, smiling because of the support of cheering Ugandans & people all over the world. Uncle
@wekesa_amos
@LillyAjarova
@IAMJUDITHHEARD
@Ssenyonyiderick
among others. Keep pushing & rooting for our girl
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Wawuyo Snr has expressed how he doesn't understand why his son
@wawuyo
Jnr goes too deep into acting his characters & many times he has quarreled with him about his METHOD ACTING. There was a time he starved himself for a cancer character.
Snr spoke to
@stella_nante
@ntvuganda
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@Exclusive_Bizz
The level of entitlement this young lad has though!🥵 It tires that it's always him complaining about nonexistent beef, competition and rivalry between big artists and Western artists. As if he just wants to break West off Uganda to lead alone. Childish struggle for relevance
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This guy, Michael Wawuyo Jnr
@wawuyo
is a devoted actor who I call Chameleon (changing character). I remember a time when I was on a set of
#FuneralScene
as Assistant Director, Michael was acting a cancer character, his scenes got us crying on set. He lost weight to fit the role
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Imagine the journey of Blu3
One of the most inspiring stories
#Blu3Reunion
I hope we get a documentary or real-life based film from these ladies' story.
2007 to 2024
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I admire young actors who get a chance to work with veteran actors.
@AtuhaireEmma
acts alongside lifetime achiever Uncle Michael Wawuyo Snr in the new show
#Crossroads
. It starts tomorrow at 8pm
Imagine the wisdom Wawuyo shared with Emmanuel before, during & after shoots
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Beautiful photos here
Do you recognise the people in the pics? Mention their names and the shows you remember them from
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@mrlee_next
Your post shows that his list makes an impact. He has been able to have the whole nation anxiously waiting for his list at the end of the year. Artists are even annoyed when they don't appear on his list, others celebrate when he mentions them! That's INFLUENCE
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Lets admit, these two ladies delivered what we ordered for in
#Sanyu
series.
Leilah Kalanzi Kachapizo & Fareedah Nabagereka
Let's give them rounds of applause for the good performances.
Don't forget to watch
#Crossroads
on
@PearlMagicPrime
Mon-Fri 8pm
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@LycamobileUG
Byonna mubikole naye fix the network speed and stability. We can't be watching a 30mins episode and we spend 2hrs on it because of the buffering network
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I already watched
#KateraOfThePunishmentIlsland
on
@netflix
@NetflixKE
by
@LoukmanAli
, but after hearing Uncle Michael Wawuyo narrate how he almost drowned in Lake Mutanda while they were shooting this film &
@wawuyo
dived in to save, I am going to rewatch the film this weekend.
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Among the new fresh talents that
#Sanyu
introduced to us was this young lady who played the character of Nassuna. Her real name is Natulinda Blessed. According to her performance, she has all the potential to keep shining in the acting field. Best of luck to her in the next works
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@HEBobiwine
with
@eddie_mutwe
have graced the red carpet premiere of the play
#TheGoldenCalabash
by
@JoSsegawa
Come watch the play 24th, 25th, 26th Dec at
@UNCC_UG
50k
@AfriTheatreMag
@azadiashishere
@MBU
@erich_mboowa
@adkdaks
@calvinug
@NUP_Ug
@mayigandre
@GabrielBuule
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@SharonKyomugis2
@PoliceUg
@Lukowoyesigyire
@mkituuma
We need a full story of this. What if the woman was trying to kill this man? Listen to his last sentence in the video "okube omutwe gwange ggwe!"
No one stands with a boy child most of the time. We have already crucified him but the story might have been different if he had
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@BigEyeUG
I don't know what the back story is but why is it that it's Ray G always clashing with Kampala based artists whenever they go to Mbarara? Is he the problem (trying to prove that he is big in the west) or the big Kampala artists (trying to disrespect him on home ground)?
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@Esau_Matsiko
@AzawiOfficial
If you understand events stage management, you will understand that the person handed the microphone is the one meant to be on stage, not the one who is talking to the DJ!
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Congratulations to
@watotochurch
upon making 40yrs of ministry
#Watoto40
#Big40
Lots of lives touched and ministered to in the last 40yrs and more to
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Sn2 of Uganda's controversial reality show
#KampalaCreme
is loading on
@PearlMagicPrime
Apparently the show was given Sn2 because it made a lot of profits for
@DStvUganda
&
@GOtvUganda
through new subscribers and renewed subscriptions seen through the tracking technology.
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Not about just getting a MASTER OF CEREMONY, its vital that the choice of MC is relevant to the ceremony s/he is going to master/captain. Film events need someone who knows the industry well, not just someone who can speak on a mic. Tnx
@UCC_Official
for
@mkiboneka
&
@missdeedan
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Last evening during
@MBU
#XSpaces
, Polly Kamukama, producer & writer of
#UnheardMovie
shared that actress
@JackieKatusiime
was the best choice to play the main character of that film because of her brilliant & intelligent approach to acting. She's the Best Actress
@ikonawards
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Last night was a great night in the Ugandan film industr
3 people were awarded & I personally gave them a standing ovation because it was about time they got the recognition for all they have done
1. Uncle Wawuyo
2. Simon Base Kalema
3. Allen Musumba
@ikonawards
#IkonAwards2024
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A powerful poem about & dedicated to Bebe Cool to get back to the roots of advocating for the people's power.
#OnceUponATimeInKampala
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#HappeningNow
2nd show of
#TheGoldenCalabash
by
@JoSsegawa
at
@UNCC_UG
. Great story, plot, cast, set design etc
If you missed today's show, there's tomorrow and boxing day
50k 7pm
@kasulerobert17
@ENakaziba
@Kasuku256
@cinemaUGApp
@AfriTheatreMag
@BaboonForestEnt
@HEBobiwine
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This lady right here is one of the best actresses Uganda has ever produced. Her name is Juliet Nantambi. Remember her as the housemaid (house girl) in the popular TV drama DECEPTION on
@ntvuganda
And she is a great gifted scriptwriter too
@cinemaUGApp
@MBU
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Celebrated Ugandan filmmaking couple welcomes a bouncing baby girl.
Received very exciting and amazing news award winning director/writer
@samuelsaviourk
and his emoji
@josephineKabah
(both of
@kyootomediaug
) were blessed with a little angel a few weeks ago.
Congratulations
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Just like that,
#JonathanMajors
acting career is over.
I really liked what he brought to his characters.
Like someone said, "MEN, IF SHE HITS YOU, JUST WALK AWAY!"
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Tomorrow on
@ntvuganda
@sparktvuganda
,
@stella_nante
is sitting down with former MP & gospel trailblazer Judith Babirye
I have seen people making comparison posts about Stella with the people she took over, my advice is "Stella didn't come to replace but to start her chapter!"
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This guy is going to become a darling on your screens
@AtuhaireEmma
He is one of the lead actors playing McKenzie on
#Crossroads
series every Mon-Fri 8pm starting tomorrow Tue 25th June
@PearlMagicPrime
@GOtvUganda
+
@DStvUganda
Remember him as Cedric in the ending
#Sanyu
drama
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Tomorrow on
@NTVMwasuzeMutya
,
@stella_nante
will be hosting the legendary actor, Uncle Michael Wawuyo Snr. He surely has a lot of inspirational talks and experiences to share about his journey. I can't miss out on this.
@ntvuganda
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#100MostInfluentialAfricans2023
@NewAfricanMag
Guess who is on the list of New Africa's 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023!
@mkiboneka
💪🏿👏🏿🤝🏿
Congrats my ovulo brother!
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In these photos, you see stars from 2 Ugandan TV drama series.
This starting week is going to be historical.
#Sanyu
finale is 8pm Mon 24th then
#Crossroads
premieres Tue 25th June on
@PearlMagicPrime
& will run every Mon-Fri 8pm.
@DStvUganda
@GOtvUganda
#MakingUgFilmsFamous
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Do you know that Uganda has a deaf actress? She's called Ankunda Doreck
@doreck_kac1
Listen to her
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#Crossroads
media tour is on & today in
@ntvuganda
.
Thank you
@PearlMagicPrime
for the stepping stones. Today on
@NTVMwasuzeMutya
with
@stella_nante
, we will listen to Michael Wawuyo Snr who plays the character of Mr Luwandaga in
#Crossroads
. I can't wait to drink from his cup💪🏿
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@jdctvseries
did the unthinkable.
They brought Makanika w'eKireka together with Gerald into the same scene.
Congratulations
@iammanzi
@Nishakalema
and
@mkiboneka
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My WCW is
@doreen_mirembe1
In 2014, she amazingly acted in my film 'Mirror', today 10yrs later, she has her own production house & has made an award winning film
@kafacoh
& an award winning drama
@DamalieTvs6966
She still grows to inspire many.
@cinemaUGApp
@MBU
@PearlMagicTV
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#MakingUgFilmsFamous
BREAKING NEWS
Award winning film actress, writer & producer
@Nishakalema
has announced that she has a new film with award winning actor
@HousenMushema
coming soon. Remember them in
#VeronicasWish2019
@MBU
@BakaraIsa5
@mayigandre
@BaboonForestEnt
@BigEyeUG
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7
35
Why does my doubtful head tell me that this is a stunt to push the show?
Anyways
@babygloriamusic
wants out of the
#KampalaCreme
reality show. Ayogedde bingi nnyo👇🏿
@PearlMagicPrime
@PearlMagicTV
Let's wait to hear from
@Judithiana
&
@BrianMulondo
to see settlement of this
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35
Celebrating a woman whose persistence and commitment to the arts industry has inspired, motivated & changed many people's mindsets about girls' involvement in performing arts. We are grateful and thankful to her. Her name is Omumbejja Mariam Ndagire
@MariamNdagire14
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7
35
Join me to wish this giant man with a huge brain a happy birthday. Uncle
@JoSsegawa
, thanks for the Mentorship, believing in many of us, loving many of us, sacrificing for us and being hard on many of us with your "liiso ly'omukulu..."
Much appreciated sir!
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IRADUKUNDA REBECCA
Look at this girl & look at her really well because you will need to remember this post later. She is a star in the making & you will like her village belle performance in
#Crossroads
that starts on Tue 25th June on
@pearlmagic_prime
@gotvuganda
@dstvuganda
3
7
35
But when is
@forever_etania
serious? I was not about to laugh until I looked at her. Bambi
@babygloriamusic
sorry
Naye ani CONSULATE? (Asking the dictionary)🤓
#KampalaCreme
@Judithiana
well done
@PearlMagicPrime
@PearlMagicTV
@MBU
@mayigandre
@BrianMulondo
@AtimCharlotte
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5
35
He is back on your TV screen.
Uncle Wawuyo Michael , the Lifetime Achievement Awardee of UFF 2024 returns as Herbert Luwandagga in the brand new series
#Crossroads
starting on Tuesday 25th June
@PearlMagicPrime
8pm
@Ayeny
has cooked this one
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7
35
@DouglasLwangaUg
Media personalities need to be very careful what they say about certain matters. Many people will be quick to quote you & choose to misunderstand simple statements.
When you saw the Kabaka yesterday, don't you think it was intended to avoid such statements today?
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In only 2 episodes of
#Crossroads
that have aired so far on
@PearlMagicPrime
, McKenzie has charmed the ladies with his voice. Imagine a local radio presenter who is eloquent & can sing. His boss, Ponsiano also wants Kwezi (McKenzie's girlfriend).
Catch
#Crossroads
Mon-Fri 8pm
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6
34
Don't miss actress, director, writer and producer
@doreen_mirembe1
on
@ntvuganda
@sparktvuganda
tomorrow
#NtvMwasuzeMutya
with
@Ruthbwanika1
@DamalieTvs6966
@MBU
@mayigandre
@arnoldmugi
@azadiashishere
@CanaanArinda
@BakaraIsa5
@MartinKabagamb1
@MarcahCaroline
@GabrielBuule
3
9
30
One of the most passionate and realest actors in his age bracket and peers. Influential and dedicated when it comes to any character he is assigned. No wonder he has won many awards for his performances. I miss Patriq Nkakalukanyi on screen
@patriqnkaka
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When one sets their body, mind & soul towards something, they will be very intentional about it & move into that direction. That's what this guy has done with his acting career. He has steadily made strides that matter with different projects acted in.
Keep it up
@HousenMushema
4
9
33
The joy of Fatherhood.
See Uncle
@JoSsegawa
and his children at the premiere night of his play
#THEGOLDENCALABASH
@AfriTheatreMag
@mayigandre
@GabrielBuule
@kasulerobert17
@Kasuku256
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6
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@JoSsegawa
@HEBobiwine
His words to you in this photo were heartfelt. "John you can do more than just art....! Let's show the world that art doesn't have only
@HEBobiwine
, it has more!"
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A few weeks after leaving
@GalaxyFMUg
(which he joined from
@hot100_ug
), now
@emeka_ug
has joined
@933kfm
Congratulations buddy
0
3
31
NEW FACES OF FILM
This girl is now my 'Talent-Watch' list.
@NampangaP
got her 1st main role in film, it got her nominated for 1st Best Actress & she won her 1st award. You should she the performances of the other nominees in that category. Congratulations Penina
#UFF2024
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Uncle Michael Wawuyo is a hilarious man. He is a very fun person to hang around with.
His conversations are always funny.
See what he did to
@stella_nante
on
@ntvuganda
today🤣🤣🤣
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7
33
It's not easy being on top in a very demanding profession like acting. It's even tighter in Hollywood. More top actors are in isolation as they can't cope with high standards and irregular acting jobs, so they have to find alternatives to pay bills.
Eg. Bryshere Gray to Onlyfans
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Of course you know him but I will tell you about him. I have seen him climb the staircase of development since we first crossed paths in 2014/15 when he was auditioning. He is now an established award winning filmmaker, jury & a father
Kizito Samuel Saviour
@samuelsaviourk
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10
32
New breed of actresses. Award winning actress
@NampangaP
must have shared tips on how to get nominated for acting with
@iradukundabecca
Don't miss to catch
#Crossroads
Mon-Fri 8pm on
@PearlMagicPrime
& see
@iradukundabecca
,
@AtuhaireEmma
@NicEstelle
shining along with others
4
11
32
A young Ugandan rapper,
@Rapwithzedmonk
is attempting to rap for 80Hrs to set a new
#GuinnessWorldRecord
-
@GWR
for LONGEST RAP MARATHON BY AN INDIVIDUAL
Go to Namaste Kampala and show him all the support.
#ZedmonksWorldRecord
#LongestRapMarathon
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@kennethmugabi
I would say that we don't have a name for a tiger because it was not an animal in our vicinity or environment but you will ask me "How come a bear is called EDDUBU?"
Therefore nzija mu bintu byammwe muzafaru
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OFFICIAL NOMINATION LIST
#UFF2024
Do you see your film or anyone you know? Repost this and tag them to congratulate them.
@UgandaFilm
@UCC_Official
@RFCUganda
@ConsumerUCC
@MultiChoiceGRP
#LocalStoriesGlobalimpact
1
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I have received information about the health of the decorated legendary Ugandan actor Mzee Yasin Lubowa. He underwent an emergency surgical operation related to the back pains he had and he is currently at home recovering. He needs all your prayers as he fights for his life.
2
4
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Watched
#LobolaMan
this morning on
@NetflixSA
@NetflixKE
and the most important scene was Ace talking to his father about their past relationship as father & son. It's powerful when sons get to find out why their fathers made tough decisions. Sons get to understand the truth
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