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Housen Mushema
Housen Mushema is a Ugandan runway, commercial and editorial model, actor and fashion producer known for playing the lead role of Balikoowa in Balikoowa in the City, Sokke on The Hostel, Andrew on Second Chance, Ben Ssali on Power of Legacy, Ian on Mistakes Girls Do, Michael on Veronica's Wish, Anthony on Bed of Thorns and also had roles on other shows and films like November Tear, False Dreams and The Lukkas. In June 2018, Mushema together with actors Eleano Nabwiso, Matthew Nabwiso, Richard Tuwangye, Roger Mugisha, Cleopatra Koheirwe and Jenkins Joel Mutumba, were hired by Development Channel to promote the ''African Child Poverty Alleviator Program'' (ACPA) in the on-going Economic war. All actors were given a No Dropout tablet to use in the fight against poverty during the Economic war. He is a recipient of the Abyranz Fashion and Style Awards 2015 in the Outstanding Male Model category and he has hit most Man Crush Monday features in numerous magazines in Kampala and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jinja, Uganda
Jinja is a city in the Eastern Region of Uganda, located on the North shores of Lake Victoria. Location Jinja is in Jinja District, Busoga sub-region, in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is approximately , by road, east of Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda. It sits along the northern shores of Lake Victoria, near the source of the White Nile. The city sits at an average elevation of above sea level. History The city was founded in 1901 by British settlers. It was planned under colonial rule in 1948 by Ernst May, German architect and urban planner. May also designed the urban planning scheme for Kampala, creating what he called "neighborhood units." Estates were built for the ruling elite in many parts outside the center city. This led to the area's 'slum clearance' which displaced more than 1,000 residents in the 1950s. In 1954, the construction of the Owen Falls Dam submerged the Ripon Falls. Most of the "Flat Rocks" that gave the area its name disappeared ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
El Cuerpo Del Deseo
''El cuerpo del deseo'' (literally: ''The Body of Desire''), is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by Telemundo and filmed in Florida. This limited-run series is about a man who comes back from the dead and discovers dark secrets about his beautiful widow. The first version of ''El cuerpo del deseo'' was ''En cuerpo ajeno'',http://www.marketingymedios.com/marketingymedios/magazine/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002840219 produced by RTI Colombia in 1992. In India, the show was broadcast on Firangi in Hindi as ''Second Chance''. In Pakistan, the show was broadcast on Urdu 1 with Urdu dub as ''Isabel – Meri Akhri Mohabbat''. In the Philippines, the show was broadcast on ABS-CBN in Filipino as ''El Cuerpo'' from March 24 to November 14, 2008. Plot The story features Pedro José Donoso (Andrés García), a wealthy old man who lives in a big mansion with his daughter Angela and his servants. He falls in love with and marries a gorgeous younger woman, Isabel Arroyo (Lorena Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abryanz Style And Fashion Awards 2017
The Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards 2017 was held on 8 December 2017 at the Kampala Serena Hotel themed the Fashion Takeover, celebrating the business and entrepreneurial potential of the fashion industry in Africa. The awards were presented by the Abryanz franchise with the aim of honoring and celebrating the excellence of Africa's growing fashion industry. The event was hosted by Rachel K and Nana Akua and produced by South Africas's David Tlale. Nominations for the 2017 ASFAs started on 7 September until 6 October. Nominees were unveiled in a video presented by Abryanz Collection and ASFAs CEO Brian Ahumuza, TV presenter Bettinah Tianah and model scout Joram Muzira. Acts Musicians Mafikizolo, Eddy Kenzo, Desire Luzinda, Fik Fameica, Gravity Omutujju, Latinum and Sheebah performed at the event. Mafikizolo performed their hit songs including Wepuuti, Koona and closed their performance with their new release ''Love Potion'' which won Most Stylish Video of The Year award on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abryanz Style And Fashion Awards (ASFAs)
Titus Brian Ahumuza, commonly known as Abryanz, is a Ugandan fashion designer. Early life and education Abryanz was born in Masindi on 1 November 1990. He studied at Asaba Primary School, Bugema Adventist Secondary School and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Social Work & Social Administration from Kyambogo University Kyambogo University (KYU) is a public university in Uganda. It is one of the eight public universities and degree-awarding institutions in the country with the motto, "Knowledge and Skills for Service." History Kyambogo University was establishe .... Career In 2009 he started his own label, Abryanz Collection. His designs have showcased in Uganda, Nigeria, South Africa, Africa Fashion week. He has featured in different issues of prestigious vogue magazines. In 2013, he launched the Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards (ASFAs), a continental fashion awards in Uganda with the aim to reward the outstanding achievement in the fashion industry in Africa. R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uganda Film Festival Award For Best Actor In Film
The Uganda Film Festival Award for Best Actor is an award presented annually by Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) at the Uganda Film Festival. It is given in honor of a male actor who has exhibited outstanding acting while working in the film industry The film industry or motion picture industry comprises the technological and commercial institutions of filmmaking, i.e., film production companies, film studios, cinematography, animation, film production, screenwriting, pre-production, post ... in Uganda. The award was introduced in 2014 with Isaac Kuddu as the first winner for his acting work on Felista's Fable. Winners and nominees The table shows the winners and nominees for the Best Actor in a Feature Film award. Multiple wins and nominations The following individuals have won multiple Best Best Actor in a Feature film: The following actors have received two or more Best Actor nominations References {{DEFAULTSORT:Uganda Film Festival Award For Best Actor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uganda Film Festival Awards
The Uganda Film Festival Awards also known as UFF Awards, are presented annually to recognize excellence in the film Industry in Uganda. The awards started in 2013 under a Uganda Communications Commission initiative to recognize and develop the Ugandan film industry. Nominated films are screened at a five-day festival that also runs training, workshops, exhibitions and outreaches. The awarding night marks the helm of the film festival that runs for three days. Award categories Categories for television were introduced in 2016 while film categories started with the awards in 2013. The following is the list of categories awarded by the Uganda Film Festival Awards as of 2019. Records Most nominations per year By a film Television Most wins per year By a film Television References External linksTHE UGANDA FILM FERSTIVAL STRUCTURE {{DEFAULTSORT:Uganda Film Festival Award Ugandan film awards Ugandan television awards Awards established in 2013 2013 establishm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zulu African Film Academy Awards
Zulu African Film Academy Awards, also known as ZAFAA Global Awards, is an annual ceremony that rewards African films in the diaspora. It has been held in London, United Kingdom since its inaugural edition in 2006. The 2015 and 2016 awards were planned to be celebrated in Africa for the first time. T References {{reflist External linksOfficial website(archive)Official Webradio webcast African film awards Awards established in 2006 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nana Kagga Macpherson
Nana Hill Kagga Macpherson (also known as Nana Kagga-Hill or as Nana Hill or Nana Hill Kagga) is a Ugandan actress, filmmaker, content creator, scriptwriter, petroleum engineer and motivational speaker. She wrote and directed the 2012 film '' The Life'' and was a writer and executive producer of ''Beneath the Lies - The Series''. Life and background Kagga was born in Nairobi, Kenya to Ugandan parents, one an engineer. Kagga is a Muganda and part of the traditional ruling clan of the Baganda tribe, the ‘Bambejja’ (princesses). Kagga is the third of six children of both her parents. At the time of her birth, her parents were in exile during the regime of President Idi Amin. Kagga grew up primarily in Uganda in a well-to-do family. In addition to her father and maternal grandfather, four of her siblings are also engineers. Kagga resides in Kampala, Uganda with her 3 children. She is fluent in English and Luganda. Education Kagga completed her Primary education at Kampala Pare ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanyu (TV Series)
''Sanyu'' is a Ugandan drama television series that premiered on DStv Uganda's Pearl Magic Prime TV on 2 January 2020, at the premiere of MultiChoice Uganda's premium network, Pearl Magic Prime. The series stars Catherine Namugenyi in the lead role as Sanyu, along with Eleanor Nabwiso and Housen Mushema. Sanyu was nominated for Best Television Drama, and Tracy Kababiito was nominated for Best Actress in a Television Drama at the 8th Uganda Film Festival Awards. Synopsis Sanyu Batte is an innocent, rural teenage girl. She is forced to leave her family and her pursuit of education to take a maid’s job for a complex, wealthy urban family. Sanyu falls for the young son of her employer, which makes her life even harder. Plot Season 1 The Kirunda textile factory where Sanyu's father works is damaged by a fire. Nalweyiso, Sanyu's stepmother, forces Sanyu to sign a contract she hasn't read. It's a contract to work for the Kirunda family as a maid. Little did she know, life with t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bed Of Thorns (film)
''Bed of Thorns (#Tosirika)'' is a Ugandan, all-female crew produced drama film directed by Eleanor Nabwiso and produced at Nabwiso Films. The film addresses the issue of gender based and domestic violence. It stars media personality Malaika Tenshi Nnyanzi, Diana Kahunde, youtuber and social media comedian Martha Kay, Agnes Kebirungi, Michael Wawuyo Jr., Housen Mushema, Sara Kisawuzi and Patrick Salvador Idringi. The film premiered on 30 March 2019 at a red carpet event at Century Cinema Kamwokya, Kampala. In Cinema Bed of Thorns was screened on the premier night at Century Cinemax at Acacia Mall in Kampala, at the Uganda National Cultural Centre The Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC) is a Ugandan statutory body that was established by the Uganda National Cultural Centre Act, a 1959 Act of Parliament (amended 1965). Location The headquarters of UNCC are located at the corner of Said .... It screened at the London Arthouse Film Festival on 12 August 2019. Production Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leila Kayondo
Leila Kayondo is a Ugandan musician. Early life and education Kayondo sang in school choirs and took part in school festivals when she was at Seeta Boarding Primary School and at Naalya Secondary School Namugongo for her O-Level. She continued the same road when she joined Greenville International School for A-Level. She graduated from Uganda Christian University Uganda Christian University (UCU) is a private church-founded university administered by the Church of Uganda. It was the first private University in Uganda to be awarded a charter by the Government of Uganda. Location UCU's main campus, with a ... in Mukono where she pursued a bachelor's degree in social works and social administration. Music Kayondo started her music career in Dream Gals, an all girl-music group, after taking part in a competition that led to the group. The group had hit songs "weekend" and "Wandekangawo". In 2009, Kayondo left the group to embark on a solo career. She has had hit songs like "Awo" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheebah Karungi
Sheebah Karungi (born November 11, 1989) is a Ugandan musician, dancer and actress who debuted her acting career in ''Queen of Katwe'' as Shakira. After quitting Obsessions, a dance group she joined in 2006, she rose to recognition upon the release of her hit single "Ice Cream". In 2014, she released her debut project ''Ice Cream'', a five-track EP which did well commercially and led her to win back-to-back HiPipo Music Awards Best Female Artist in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. She also won the Artist of the Year award twice, in 2017, 2018, and 2019 at the HiPipo Music Awards. Life and career Sheebah Karungi was born and raised by a single mother in Kawempe, a division of Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. After completing her basic education at Kawempe Muslim Primary School, she dropped out of school in senior two when she was a student of Midland High School, Kawempe. At the age of 15, she started dancing for money after she joined a dance group called Stingers before she left t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
