AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUgandan Arts & Culture: Ugandan-born, Sheffield-raised actor John Rwothomack takes over as director of the Migration Matters Festival in the UK, a nine-day mix of theatre, cinema, exhibitions, live music and talks on identity and belonging. Ugandan Music & Film: The African Film Festival returns to Dallas for its 11th edition, with Uganda’s “Adui” among the selected titles, aiming to ride the World Cup spotlight to boost African cinema abroad. Ugandan Entertainment Spotlight: Rwandan-Ugandan singer-songwriter Somi announces her album “What Does It Take to Bloom?” for 7 August, sharing lead single “We’re All Falling.” Local Arts Scene: Stephen Gwoktcho’s solo show “Toward Spontaneity” opens at Weganda Gallery, showcasing a shift from wildlife to figurative and anatomy-focused works. Tech & Media: Photon AI launches a $124M Series A to build Africa-first AI infrastructure, targeting local language performance and cheaper inference. Sports Culture: Uganda’s Ghetto Kids are set to headline Shakira’s World Cup final moment, keeping the spotlight on local talent. Public Life & Rights: Former Kampala mayor Erias Lukwago is reported detained after legal moves involving army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, sparking fresh outrage over political repression.
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