Celebrating Excellence: The Ikon Awards Film and Television Returns for Its Third Edition.
The stage is set for the grand return of the Ikon Film and Television Awards, as the highly anticipated third edition was officially unveiled on Sunday.
Organized by the Ikon Inspire Foundation, Reach A Hand Uganda, and Sauti Plus Media Hub, the awards are the premier event celebrating creativity and innovation in Uganda’s film and television industry. The 2025 edition promises to be bigger and better.
The announcement was made during a colorful old school-themed event held at the Kampala Serena Hotel - bringing together several filmmakers and industry players for a fun-filled evening with entertainment from Band Sanyu and DJ Bryan who wowed guests with beautiful blasts from the past.
The event MCs – Doreen Nabbanja and Kingsley Ebuka Obiekwe did an amazing job of ushering the program seamlessly between the cocktails, entertainment, networking, and speeches.
While addressing guests during the launch event, Humphrey Nabimanya - the founder of the Awards, emphasized the importance of the platform to bring filmmakers together towards getting the industry.
He also took the opportunity to thank the previous edition’s partners and sponsors such as Uganda Airlines, Aquafina, ATS Events, and others for their support of the industry in several ways.