The iKON Awards 2026 have officially closed submissions after receiving 300 films from across the globe, signaling a major rise in international participation and reinforcing Uganda’s position in the global film industry.

The 4th Annual iKON Awards will take place on August 15, 2026, at Serena Hotel Kampala, drawing filmmakers from across Africa.

iKON Awards partners with Blue Pictures Entertainment, opening global doors for Ugandan filmmakers.

The iKON Awards and Reach A Hand Uganda have unveiled the 2026 cohort of the iKON Young Filmmakers Fellowship Program, selecting ten promising creatives to undergo eight months of intensive mentorship and masterclasses aimed at transforming Uganda’s film industry and strengthening African storytelling on the global stage.

Netflix star and entrepreneur Thapelo Mokoena is set to visit Uganda in February 2026 as part of the iKon Film and Television Awards roadmap.

iKON Awards has launched another major regional film collaboration, this time bringing Ugandan and Kenyan stars together for a powerful youth-centered movie.

iKON Activate UG 2025 brought together filmmakers, creatives and culture lovers for an elegant vintage-themed night at Serena Hotel Kampala. With luxury brand experiences, a Hollywood-style photo booth, and standout Kikadde fashion, the event set the tone for a bold new chapter in Uganda’s film movement.

The iKON Awards has hosted its second iKON Activate in Nairobi, continuing its mission to unite Africa’s film industry under the “Beyond Borders” theme.

The iKON Awards hosted its first-ever iKON Activate in Abuja, Nigeria, uniting filmmakers from Nigeria and Uganda. Industry leaders, including Ramsey Nouah and Uche Agbo, discussed cross-border collaboration, funding, and distribution, setting the stage for stronger partnerships and a more competitive African film industry.

The iKON Awards held a reunion for the iKON Fellowship Programme 2025 at Reach...