PHOTOS: Ugandan Film stars stun at the ikon Awards with glitz, glam and gold-See full list of winners

On a global scale, the film industry is flowing with award ceremonies from every corner of the world. From USA’s Academy Awards (known by many as the Oscars) to The South African Film and Television Awards (dubbed the SAFTA’s). Every year there is much buzz within the global film industry for these awards. Even so much as a nomination can make just as big an impact as a win in some cases.

World over still, critics can grumble all they want about endless chicken dinners and the same rotating group of directors earning film glory. The awards remain a vital touchpoint in the vast financial ecosystem that keeps show business afloat — and lifts up new talent.

On 25 March 2023, the Ikon Awards held its debut edition in a red-carpet event at Serena Hotel Kampala.

Themed “Dreaming With The Stars”, the event was graced by a number of dignitaries from various fields of the entertainment industry.

Singers like Irene Ntale, Benty Boys Africa, and others performed at the event, which was hosted by Antia Fabiola and Uncle Mo.

In attendance were the likes of Nigerian actor Ramsey Nouah, Miss Uganda 2023 Hannah Karema, Eddy Kenzo, and Abryanz, among many other stars.

The Ikon Awards succeeded in recognizing and honoring game-changers in the Ugandan film and television industry, and more than 25 awards were presented to noteworthy individuals before exhilarated revelers, family and friends.

Full List Of Nominees

From over 24 categories, the iKon Awards 2023 awarded outstanding acts in local film and television at a ceremony attended by several legendary entertainers on Saturday. Here are the winners:

1. Best Student Film – Pius (Brian Mukisa)
2. Best Documentary – Pius (Brian Mukisa)
3. Best Director of cinematography – Naizi Nasser (The Girl in the yellow jumper)
4. The Best Visual Effects – The Girl In The Yellow Jumper (Loukman Ali)
5. Best Actor in a supporting role – Cosmos Sserubogo (Tembele)
6. Best TV series – Prestige (Nathan Magoola)
7. Best Director – Kafa Coh (Mirembe Doreen and Gilbert Lukaliya)
8. Best Film – Kafa Coh (Doreen Mirembe)
9. Best Actor in a Leading Role – Michael Wawuyo Jr (The Girl in the Yellow Jumper)
10. Best Actress in a leading role – Nisha Kalema (Bedroom chains)
11. Best Screenplay – My Husband’s Wife (Written by Mariam Ndagire)
12. Best actress in a supporting role – Rehema Nanfuka (Kafa Coh)
13. Best Actress in TV series – Sally Elizabeth Bwamimpeke (Prestige)
14. Best Actor in TV series – Allan Kutos Latongole (Sanyu)
15. Best Editor – Loukman Ali (The girl in the yellow jumper)
16. Best Costume Designer – Bedroom Chains (Irene Sseremba)
17. Best Production Design – Rhonnie Nkalubo & Robina Nansubuga (Kafa Coh)
18. Ikon Fellow of the Year – Doreen Mirembe (Mama Wange)
19. Lifetime Achievement Award – John Winston Katende
20. Best Ikon Rising Star – Tuyi Mariserena
21. Best Emerging Film – Foot Wine
22. Best Animation Film – No Way Out (Mulima Ashraf)
23. Best Short Film – Sixteen Rounds by (Loukman Ali)
24. Best Sound – The Girl in the Yellow Jumper (Quad A)
25. Best Makeup and Special Effects – Shakirah Kibirige (Kafa Coh)

Congratulations to all the winners!