The 2nd iKon Awards for Film and Television nominations were unveiled yesterday January 26th, 2024, in an announcement ceremony hosted by Sanyu actress Racheal Nduhukire and multifaceted talent legend John Ssegawa. The event, broadcasted on NBS Television, set the stage for a celebration of exceptional creativity and talent in the industry.

In the realm of Film, standout works dominated the nominations. Noteworthy contenders include Joseph Ken Ssebagala's Unheard, Patrick Lorimo's Maid of Honor, the dynamic collaboration of Yiga Sadat and Kizito Sudaisy Sebbowa in The Kitara Chronicles, alongside entries like All For Love, The Passenger, and Ganyana.

Television categories were as usual dominated by Pearl Magic Prime productions and also some common names in there. Nathan Magoola's Prestige and Beloved, alongside Doreen Mirembe's Damalie, emerged as frontrunners in most Television categories.

Anticipation is high for the upcoming Award ceremony, slated for March at Serena Hotel Kampala. The organizing team pledges an evening of unparalleled glamour, promising to honor and elevate the remarkable achievements of the industry's finest.

Here's the list of nominees:

BEST FILM

• The Kitara Chronicles - Yiga Sadat, Kizito Sudaisy Sebbowa
• The Passenger - Meddy Sserwada, Hadijah Nakanjako
• Unheard - Polly Kamukama, Joseph Ken Ssebaggala
• All for Love - Okurut Nego Paul

BEST DIRECTOR

• Joseph Ken Ssebaggala - Unheard
• Hadijah Nakanjako - The Passenger
• Yiga Sadat - The Kitara Chronicles
• Patrick Lorimo - Maid of Honor

BEST ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE

• Fauziah Nakiboneka - Maid of Honor
• Jackline Katusiime - Unheard
• Rehema Mutesi - Ganyana
• Tania Shakirah Kankindi - All for Love

BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE

• Kenneth Rukundo - All for Love
• Fenando Kamugisha - The Fallen Advocate
• Henry Nathan Katongole - The Passenger
• Masadde Isa Yusuf - The Kitara Chronicles

BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

• Joseph Kahirimbanyi - Unheard
• Mathew Kavuma - Maid of Honor
• Blair Koono - Enkuba
• Sulait Mulimira - Ganyana

BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

• Edith Baganda - Maid of Honor
• Allen Musumba - The Passenger
• Diana Kahunde - All for Love
• Florence Naiga - Ganyana

BEST DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

• The Fallen Advocate - Benson Kamau Muigai
• The Passenger - Izaek Ekuka
• Unheard - Kitsha Kyasi Joseph
• The Kitara Chronicles - Kizito Sudaisy Sebbowa

BEST SCREENPLAY

• The Kitara Chronicles by Yiga Sadat, Masadde Isa Yusuf
• The Passenger by Meddy Sserwada
• Maid of Honor by Patrick Lorimo
• Unheard by Polly Kamukama

BEST SOUND

• Elly Musinguzi - Nkwanzi's Slip
• Simon Agola, Michael Kavuma - Maid of Honor
• Isiko Abubaker - The Passenger
• Kaz Kasozi - Unheard

BEST EDITOR

• Emma Daka Waira - The Passenger
• Joseph Ken Ssebaggala - Unheard
• Derrick Taremwa - Enkuba
• Okurut Nego Paul - All for Love

BEST COSTUME DESIGN

• Nabanja Hikmah, Lukwago Paluku, Tumusiime Jackie - The Kitara Chronicles
• Kyosiima Ginny - Unheard
• Matilda Kavuma - Maid of Honor
• Julian Kirabo, Ali Musinguzi, Isaac Kyakoonye, Patricia Nabirye - The Tale of Our Times

BEST MAKEUP AND SPECIAL EFFECTS

• Esther Nakaziba - Maid of Honor
• Rose Lily Kebirungi - Unheard
• Lisa Sonia, Shadia Nakaddu, Cathy Kyokunda, Joana Nabakiibi - The Tale of Our Times
• Hikmah Nabbanja, Patience Nakibuka Shadia - The Kitara Chronicles

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN

• Francis Byaruhanga - Unheard
• Rutaro Abel - The Tale of Our Times
• Yiga Sadat - The Kitara Chronicles
• Imran Musabeh - The Passenger

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS

• Cruz Abdullah, Faisal Mukalazi, Patrick Chris Black - The Tale of Our Times
• Tusingwire Alex - The Kitara Chronicles
• Wavamuno Caeser, Suuna Abubakar – Enkuba

BEST SHORT FILM

• Taama - Arthur Nsubuga
• Ziwa - Samuel Tebandeke
• Building 62 - Hakim Zziwa
• The Last Shoemaker - Ali Musoke

BEST DOCUMENTARY

• The Shadow Pandemic - Ssekandi Jimmy
• The Land of Peace - Ali Kibirige, Herbert Jjuuko, James Twino
• Dear Queen - Jamir Jamal Musenze

BEST ANIMATION FILM

• The Guardian - Denis Junior Dhikusooka
• Herderboy - Raymond Malinga
• Lost - Ashiraf Mulima

BEST TV SERIES

• Prestige - Nathan Magoola
• Damalie - Doreen Mirembe
• Beloved - Nathan Magoola

BEST ACTOR IN A TV SERIES

• Raymond Rushabiro - Prestige
• Dennis Kinani - Damalie
• Symon Base Kalema - Prestige

BEST ACTRESS IN A TV SERIES

• Doreen Mirembe - Damalie
• Sally Elizabeth Bwamimpeke - Prestige
• Faith Kirabo - Beloved

BEST STUDENT FILM

• Find Me Online - Brian "Vons" Mukisa
• I Sold Me Out - Lubeera Saphina
• Scold's Bridle - Ssemwogerere Nurudeen
• Silent Scream - Otim Gerald

IKON RISING STAR

• Faith Kirabo
• Joseph Kahirimbanyi
• King Missy Ochola.

By Martin Kabagambe