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Nana Kagga Macpherson
Nana Kagga (also known as Nana Kagga-Hill or Nana Hill or Nana Macpherson) is a Ugandan filmmaker, scriptwriter and actress. She wrote and directed the 2012 film ''The Life'' and was a writer and executive producer of ''Beneath the Lies – The Series''. She has written ''Mukisa'', ''My Sister's Keeper'' with Clive Nshiime, ''Pieces of Me'' and many more. She is the co-owner of Savannah MOON, a production company in Uganda. 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 fl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uganda
Uganda, officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is bordered to the east by Kenya, to the north by South Sudan, to the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to the south-west by Rwanda, and to the south by Tanzania. The southern part includes a substantial portion of Lake Victoria, shared with Kenya and Tanzania. Uganda is in the African Great Lakes region, lies within the Nile basin, and has a varied equatorial climate. , it has a population of 49.3 million, of whom 8.5 million live in the capital and largest city, Kampala. Uganda is named after the Buganda, Buganda kingdom, which encompasses a large portion of the south, including Kampala, and whose language Luganda is widely spoken; the official language is English. The region was populated by various ethnic groups, before Bantu and Nilotic groups arrived around 3,000 years ago. These groups established influential kingdoms such as the Empire of Kitara. The arrival of Arab trade ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Life (2012 Film)
''The Life'' is a Ugandan drama feature film created, written and directed by Nana Kagga. The film features Ugandan actors including Gasuza Lwanga, Maureen Nankya, Elvis ‘Vamposs’ Kirya, Tibba Murungi, Susan Nava. M-NET secured film screening rights and the film was shown on its Africa Magic channels. Plot ''The Life'' is about friendship and betrayal. Set in the Ugandan urban life scene, it tells an interwoven story of a group of 20-something friends from different backgrounds and the extremes they are prepared to go to as they try to achieve their dreams. Production The film was shot in Kampala, Uganda. It was Savannah MOON's maiden full-length feature film production and Nana Kagga's writing and directing debut. Release M-Net M-Net (an abbreviation of Electronic Media Network) is a South African pay television channel established by Naspers in 1986. The channel broadcasts both local and international programming, including general entertainment, children's series, ... [...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 Special Jury Awards * 2023 - Hakim Zziwa References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Uganda Film Festival Award 2013 establishments in Uganda Awards established in 2013 Ugandan film award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 in addition to roles on other shows and films, including November Tear, False Dreams and The Lukkas. 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. He also appeared at number 7 on Satisfashion Ug Magazine's 8 most revered male models in Uganda in 2014. Career Modeling Housen started modeling in 2013 while in his second year at Makerere University after his father became ill, forcing him to find a job to pay for his tuition. His first modeling job was as an usher at events before walking the runway or appearing in any magazi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gladys Oyenbot
Gladys Oyenbot is a Ugandan actress, singer and producer professionally known by her mononym Oyenbot. She is known for playing Dorotia on Mpeke Town (2018), and as Beatrice on the award winning drama series Yat Madit Yat Madit (2016). In 2020 she starred in numerous films including a thriller film The Girl in the Yellow Jumper, in a legal drama film Kafa Coh, Family Tree, and Down Hill. She also had starring roles in a romantic drama series Love Makanika (2015) by Dilman Dila, Reflections (2018) by Nana Kagga and 5 @Home(2017) which aired on Fox Life, Fox Life Africa. Her other notable screen work includes a Haunted Soul (2013), Day 256(2017), Communion (2018), King of Darkness (2015), and Kyenvu (2018) the multi award winning short film she co- produced alongside Hedwyn Kyambadde. Career In 2016 Oyenbot starred in a regular role as Beatrice, a mother, and wife who suffered domestic violence silently on Yat Madit TV series that aired on NTV Uganda. She also stars as Amanda, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cleopatra Koheirwe
Cleopatra Koheirwe is a Ugandan actress, writer, singer, and media personality. She has garnered numerous roles on different film and television projects locally and internationally. Cleopatra plays Ebony in the new Nana Kagga directed and produced series ''Reflections'' alongside other Uganda celebrities Malaika Nnyanzi, Housen Mushema, Andrew Kyamagero, Prynce Joel Okuyo and Gladys Oyenbot. Koheirwe joined StarTimes Uganda in June 2019 as the new Public Relations Manager. Career Musical artist (since 2001) In 2001, she joined a popular music, dance and drama group known as Obsessions (now Obsessions Africa) until March 2007 when she resigned from the group to pursue other interests. In 2010, she started working on her solo singing career. Her first single titled Ngamba (Luganda for "Tell me") was a pop song about deceptive relationships. The song was well received and given airplay on a few of radio stations in Uganda. Radio host (since 2003) In 2013, while still at R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mela (Ugandan TV Series)
Mela is a Ugandan web television series created and directed by Nana Kagga. It stars Malaika in the lead and her debut acting role as Mela Katende while Daniel Omara, Cleopatra Koheirwe Cleopatra Koheirwe is a Ugandan actress, writer, singer, and media personality. She has garnered numerous roles on different film and television projects locally and internationally. Cleopatra plays Ebony in the new Nana Kagga directed and pr ..., Lesham Kenogo, Denis Kinani and Marie Corrazon joined in supporting and regular roles. The series was entirely produced at Savannah MOON by producers and sisters Meme and Nana Kagga, who also co-executive produced the series. Nana co-directed the series with Marie Corrazon. The series premiered in 2018 at a red carpet event at the Savannah MOON headquarters in Kampala. The series was later picked up by Vision Group for their Urban TV network in October 2019. Season 1 started airing on Urban TV on December 1, 2019. Plot Mela Katende, an ille ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Dante
Joseph James Dante Jr. (; born November 28, 1946) is an American film director. His films—notably ''Gremlins'' (1984) alongside its sequel, ''Gremlins 2: The New Batch'' (1990)—often mix the 1950s-style B movie genre with Counterculture of the 1960s, 1960s radicalism and cartoon comedy. Dante's output includes the films ''Piranha (1978 film), Piranha'' (1978), ''The Howling (film), The Howling'' (1981), ''Explorers (film), Explorers'' (1985), ''Innerspace'' (1987), ''The 'Burbs'' (1989), ''Matinee (1993 film), Matinee'' (1993), ''Small Soldiers'' (1998), and ''Looney Tunes: Back in Action'' (2003). His work for television and cable include the Satire (film and television), social satire ''The Second Civil War'' (1997), episodes of the anthology series ''Masters of Horror'' ("Homecoming (Masters of Horror episode), Homecoming" and "The Screwfly Solution (Masters of Horror episode), The Screwfly Solution") and ''Amazing Stories (1985 TV series), Amazing Stories'', as well as ''P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Life (NBC TV Series)
''Life'' is an American crime drama television series created by Rand Ravich that aired for two seasons on NBC. It was produced by Universal Media Studios under the supervision of executive producers Rand Ravich, Far Shariat, David Semel, and Daniel Sackheim. Semel also directed the pilot. The series stars Damian Lewis as Charlie Crews, a detective released from prison after serving twelve years for a crime he did not commit. ''Life'' premiered on September 26, 2007, on NBC and aired on Wednesday nights at 10:00 ET. On May 4, 2009, NBC announced its cancellation, a month after the final episode had been aired. The series was later made available for streaming through Hulu and Netflix. Plot First season ''Life'' centers on Detective Charlie Crews, who at the start of the first season (set in 2007) is released from Pelican Bay State Prison after serving twelve years of a life sentence. In 1995, he was wrongfully convicted of the triple murder of his friend and busine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beneath The Lies – The Series
''Beneath the Lies'' (also known as ''Beneath the Lies – The Series'' or just ''Beneath the Lies Series'') is a Ugandan television drama- mystery series created by Nana Kagga Macpherson and starring Flavia Tumusiime, Natasha Sinayobye, Gaetano Kagwa, Hellen Lukoma, Rabadaba, Deedan Muyira, Cedric Babu Ndilima, Patrick Salvado Idringi and Susan Naava as regular cast members. The series was directed by Joseph Kitsha Kyasi and Tosh Gitonga. It was originally produced by Savannah MOON Productions and Kinetic Media Group, before all production was taken over by 40Plus Productions, a production house co-owned by Nana Kagga and Cedric Babu Ndilima. It airs on Sundays at 9:30 p.m. EAT, on New Vision Group's Urban TV Uganda. In December 2016, the series was nominated for Best Television Series at Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCAs). Plot Within the city of Kampala, lies a seedy underbelly of blackmail, drug trafficking, child prostitution and exploitation of women ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prestige (TV Series)
''Prestige'' is a Ugandan television drama series produced by Nathan Magooola and starring Nana Kagga, Cleopatra Koheirwe as Jazmine and Eunice respectively, two sisters and ad executives fighting to rise above each other. The series was commissioned by MultiChoice Uganda. It was produced under Ava Juliet productions and premiered on February 8, 2021, on Pearl Magic Prime channel at the launch of the channel. Cast *Nana Kagga as Jazmine (Sn1) * Elizabeth Bwamimpeke as Jasmine (Sn2 -) *Cleopatra Koheirwe Cleopatra Koheirwe is a Ugandan actress, writer, singer, and media personality. She has garnered numerous roles on different film and television projects locally and internationally. Cleopatra plays Ebony in the new Nana Kagga directed and pr ... as Eunice Kintu * Raymond Rushabiro as Milton * Evelyn Sandra Kironde as Chelsea Kintu *Karolyn Kash as Arianna Winstead *Symon Base Kalema as Jeje * Martin "Yoyo" Nkoyoyo as Benefits *Joanitta Bewulira-Wandera *Daniel Omara Awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magnolia Pictures
Magnolia Pictures LLC is an American independent film distributor and production company, and is a subsidiary of Mark Cuban and Todd Wagner's 2929 Entertainment. Magnolia was formed in 2001 by Bill Banowsky and Eamonn Bowles, and specializes in both foreign and independent film An independent film, independent movie, indie film, or indie movie is a feature film or short film that is film production, produced outside the Major film studios, major film studio system in addition to being produced and distributed by independ ...s. Magnolia distributes some of its films, especially foreign and genre titles, under the Magnet Releasing arm. In April 2011, Cuban had placed Magnolia up for sale, but stated that he would not sell the company unless the offer was "very, very compelling." Magnify, formerly Magnolia Pictures International, is the global sales arm of Magnolia Pictures. Filmography 2000s 2010s 2020s Upcoming films Undated films References External links *Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
