The 1st Ikon Awards ceremony, presented by the Sauti Plus Hub,[1] honored Ugandan films released from 2021 and 2022, and took place at the Kampala Serena Hotel in Kampala, Uganda, on March 25, 2023.[2]
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Date | March 25, 2023 |
Site | Kampala Serena Hotel Kampala, Uganda |
Hosted by | Anita Fabiola, Moses Kiboneka |
Produced by | Usama Mukwaya |
Directed by | Bushington |
Schedule
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Saturday, January 28, 2023 | Nominations announcement |
Saturday, February 11, 2023 | Nominees luncheon |
Saturday, March 25, 2023 | IKON Awards |
Nominees and Winners
editThe nominations were announced by actors Laura Kahunde and Sam Bagenda on January 28, 2023.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9] The main awards who will be hosted by Anita Fabiola and comedian Moses Kiboneka [10]
Awards
editBest Film | Best Director |
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Best Actor | Best Actress |
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Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Best Actress in a Supporting Role |
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Best Screenplay | Ikon Rising Star |
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Best Cinematography | Best Production Design |
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Best Costume Design | Best Makeup and Special Effects |
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Best Editing | Best Sound |
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Best Visual Effects | Best Animation Film |
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Best Actor in a TV Series | Best Actress in a TV Series |
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Best TV Series | Best Documentary |
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Best Short Film | Best Student Film |
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Ikon Fellow of the Year | Best Emerging Film |
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Life Time Achievement Award
edit- John W. Katende [11]
Presenters and performers
editThe following presented awards and performed musical numbers.
Name(s) | Role |
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Sheila Salter | Announcer for the 1st Ikon Awards |
Doreen Nabanja | Presenter of the award for Best Visual Effects |
Allan Manzi | Presenter of the award for Best Short film |
Cleopatra Koheirwe | Presenter of the award for Best Documentary film |
Osman Matovu Lydia Namata |
Presenters of the award for Best Animation |
Lutakome Tony Kayanja | Presenter of the award for Best Student Film |
Ali Mutaka | Presenter of the award for Best Sound |
Irene Sewankambo Lubowa Yasin |
Presenters of the award for Best Editor |
Sarah Kisawuzi | Presenter of the award for Best Make up and Hairstyling |
Natasha Sinayobye | Presenter of the award for Best Costume Design |
Sam Bagenda | Presenter of the award for Best Production Design |
Harriet Nalubwama | Presenter of the Life time Achievement Award |
Catherine Namugenyi | Presenter of the Rising Star Award |
Prossy Mukisa | Presenter of the Emerging Film Award |
Fauziah Nakiboneka | Presenter of the award for Best Actor in a tv series |
Aisha Kyomuhangi | Presenter of the award for Best Actress in a tv series |
Faridah Ndausi | Presenter of the award for Best Supporting Actor |
Hamida Mukandutiye | Presenter of the award for Best Supporting Actress |
Godfrey Musinguzi | Presenter of the award for Best TV Drama |
Oyenbot | Presenter of the award for Best Cinematography |
Nana Kagga | Presenter of the award for Best Screenplay |
Raymond Rushabiro | Presenter of the award for Best Actress in a leading Role |
Ramsey Nouah | Presenter of the award for Best Actor in a leading Role |
Matt Bish | Presenter of the award for Best Director |
Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga | Presenter of the award for Best film |
Usama Mukwaya | Presenter of the "In Memoriam" segment |
References
edit- ^ sqoopadmin. "iKon Awards launched – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos". Retrieved 2023-04-02.
- ^ "Home". April 2024.
- ^ "Nominees – iKON Awards". Retrieved 2023-04-02.
- ^ King, Isa (2023-01-25). "Sam Bagenda & Laura Kahunde Set to Announce Nominees for the 1st Edition of the iKon Awards". SatisFashion Uganda. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
- ^ "iKon Awards 2023 Launched | Showbizuganda". 2023-01-28. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
- ^ satisfashionug (2023-01-28). "iKon Awards 2023 Here to Connect and Celebrate Filmmakers: See Full List of Nominees". SatisFashion Uganda. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
- ^ "Nominee list for the iKon Awards 2023 out – Kampala Sun". Retrieved 2023-04-02.
- ^ Republic, Matooke (2023-01-29). "Eleanor Nabwiso, Loukman Ali and Tracy Kababiito nominated for iKon Awards". Matooke Republic. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
- ^ Alochi, Oscar (2023-01-28). "The Ikon Awards: Film And Tv Awards Are Here To Educate, Connect, And Celebrate Filmmakers". African fashion. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
- ^ "Fabiola, Uncle Mo to co-host ikon awards – Kampala Sun". Retrieved 2023-04-02.
- ^ "IKon Awards rolled out for second edition". 22 September 2023.