The iKon Awards - Film & Television is an awarding programme[1] that recognizes and rewards implementers and personalities in the Film and Television and Mainstream Media in Uganda and ultimately, Africa.
[2] Founded by Humphrey Nabimanya, the new annual initiative is now presented by SAUTIplus Media Hub.
[3][4] The awards seek to award (recognize and reward formidable implementers including filmmakers and actors), connect (link participants and their interventions/films/show/series to opportunities for resource mobilisation, networking, core organisational development, and publicity) and educate (through one-on-one sessions, webinars, online courses and summits from professionals in the film industry).
The nominations were announced by actors Laura Kahunde and Sam Bagenda on January 28, 2023, live on NBS TV.
[5][6][7][8]/[9][10][11][12] The following are the categories for the iKon awards unveiled during its launch at the Kampala Serena Hotel [13] The opportunity is designed to target young, passionate, enthusiastic and emerging filmmakers interested in filmmaking and the film industry.