Maama Wange, a powerful Ugandan social drama, has secured 9 nominations at the 2026 Uganda Film Festival following its success through the iKON Young Filmmakers’ Fellowship.

Reach A Hand Uganda hosted the Leesu Film Festival in Kampala, bringing together young filmmakers to share powerful stories about the challenges adolescent girls face in Uganda, particularly around sexual and reproductive health rights.

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.

Reach A Hand Uganda celebrated Valentine’s Day differently by hosting Threads of Legacy, a fashion show honoring older persons and promoting healthy aging in Kampala.

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.

The Brave Girls Festival 2025 turned Kati Kati Grounds into a vibrant celebration of courage, colour, and change. Organized by Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) through the GN Trybe movement, the festival combined entertainment and education to empower girls and youth. With performances by Karole Kasita, Ava Peace, Kataleya and Kandle, and others, the event amplified messages of equality, confidence, and leadership while celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child.