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3rd iKON Awards
DateMarch 29, 2025
SiteKampala Serena Hotel
Kampala, Uganda
Hosted byFlavia Tumusiime, Salvado[1]
Produced byUsama Mukwaya[2][3]
Directed byTBA

The 3rd Ikon Awards ceremony, presented by the Ikon Inspire Foundation,[4] honored Ugandan films released from 2023 and 2024, and will take place at the Kampala Serena Hotel in Kampala, Uganda, on March 29, 2025.[5][6]

Schedule

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Date Event
Friday, January 31, 2025 Nominations announcement
February, 2025 Nominees luncheon
Saturday, March 29, 2025 IKON Awards

Nominees and Winners

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The nominations were announced by television stars Ethan Kavuma and Catherine Namugenyi on January 31, 2025.[7][8][9][10][11] One of the key highlights of this year’s awards, hosted live Friday on the Ikon Awards Youtube Page, was the expansion of the nominee slots in each of the 22 competitive categories from four to five, offering greater recognition for outstanding talent.

“What makes this year’s Ikon Awards special is that we have expanded the number of nominees, creating more room to celebrate exceptional work. This time, we are stronger than ever in championing inclusivity and celebrating diverse voices in the film and television industry,” said Usama Mukwaya, Ikon Awards Producer.

Awards

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Best Film Best Director
  • Nisha Kalema and Dan Mugisha, Makula
  • Richard Mulindwa, Half Life
  • Kevin Johns Nabukenya, Soccer Heart
  • Nana Kagga, Maria
  • Sesanga Jerry, The Lions Of Buganda
Best Actor Best Actress
  • Issa Massade Yusuf, Soccer Heart
  • Isaac Khaweka, At the Crossroads
  • Prince Joe Nakibinge, Omukululo
  • Ssekimpi John Mary, Present Past
  • Lubega Edris, Half Life
  • Pelly Peninah Nampanga, Maria
  • Rehema Nakitto (Ray P), Not A Wife
  • Nabakiibi Joana Jojo, Omukululo
  • Nisha Kalema, Makula
  • Hasifah Nakitende, Present Past
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Best Actress in a Supporting Role
  • Nana Kagga, Maria
  • Milka Irene, Not A wife
  • Eleanor Nabwiso, Karamoja
  • Nakayo Veronica, Christmas Together
  • Joanitta Bewulira Wandera, Makula
Best Screenplay Ikon Rising Star
  • Nisha Kalema, Makula
  • Nana Kagga, Maria
  • Mary Nyanzi and Eleanor Nabwiso, Christmas Together
  • Kevin Johns Nabukenya, Soccer Heart
  • Josephine Kabahuma and Samuel Savior Kizito, Ssekukkulu
  • Iradukunda Rebecca Hope
  • Arthur William Sewanyana
  • Barack Babala
  • Tyra Abok
  • Ethan Mwesigwa
Best Cinematography Best Production Design
  • Alex Ireeta, Makula
  • Vincent Odoi, Maria
  • Alex Ireeta, Soccer Heart
  • Izaek Ekuka, Christmas Together
  • Izaek Ekuka, Karamoja
  • Imran Musabbeh, Makula
  • Nana Kagga, Maria
  • Imran Musabbeh, Soccer Heart
  • Mulindwa Richard, Half Life
  • Tumusiime Robert Quintes, The Lions of Buganda
Best Costume Design Best Makeup and Special Effects
  • Tazibone Solomon, Maria
  • Ali Musinguzi, Dollar Fashionista and Naggayi Patricia, The Lions of Buganda
  • Nantege Joan, Karamoja
  • Nantege Maureen Victoria, Makula
  • Nantege Joan, Soccer Heart
  • Nabakiibi Joana Jojo, Latifah Nabatanzi and Rutaro Abell, The Lions of Buganda
  • Kabanywari Maggie, Half Life
  • Nakakande Cynthia, Makula
  • Nantege Joan, Karamoja
  • Nantege Joan, Maria
Best Editing Best Sound
  • Kizito Sudaisy Sebowa, Soccer Heart
  • Henry Matovu and Kizito Sudaisy Sebowa, Makula
  • Marvin Rain Ssentongo, Muhwezi Herbert, The Lions of Buganda
  • Paul Katumwa, Vincent Odoi, Maria
  • Paul Kimera, Karamoja
  • Isiko Abubaker, Karamoja
  • Jose Arins, Makula
  • Kyobe Sebbowa, Soccer Heart
  • Marvin Rain Ssentongo, The Lions of Buganda
  • Simon Agola, Maria
Best Visual Effects Best Animation Film
  • Patrick Chris Black and Faysal Mukalazi, The Lions of Buganda
  • Lazarus Musungu, Dinner For Three
  • Nsiimbe Isaac Newton, Staple
  • Kataleya
  • Fractured
  • Kintu
  • Maica
  • Stuck in the Nest
Best Actor in a TV Series Best Actress in a TV Series
  • Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga, Sanyu
  • Dennis Kinani, Damalie
  • Derrick Baka, Beloved
  • Emmanuel Atuhaire, Crossroads
  • Moses Jr. Kiboneka, JDC
Best TV Series Best Documentary
  • Sanyu, Mathew Nabwiso
  • Crossroads, by Ayeny T. Steve
  • Beloved, Nathan Magoola
  • Damalie, Doreen Mirembe
  • JDC, Allan Manzi
  • A History of film in Uganda
  • Charcoal and Courage
  • Ghetto Fist
  • Ghetto Mama
  • The Royal Summit
Best Short Film Best Student Film
  • Jimbi, Tusabe Ivan
  • Boy No Fear, Jonathan Curtiss
  • Estranged, Sharifu Kisambira
  • Jua Kali, Ssemwogerere Nersky Nurudeen
  • Staple, Isaac Bbuye
  • The Chicken Thief
  • Dinner for Three
  • Emunyenye, Brian Mukisa
  • Not my daughter
  • The Boy from Kampala
Ikon Fellow Film of the Year Best Emerging Film
  • Take My Hand
  • Ssekukulu

Life Time Achievement Award

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African Ikon of the Year

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African Rising Star Award

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  • Liyabona Mroqoza

Presenters and performers

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TBA

References

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  1. ^ https://satisfashionug.com/flavia-tumusiime-patrick-salvado-to-host-the-2025-ikon-awards/
  2. ^ "Ikon Awards Return for Third Edition". November 19, 2024.
  3. ^ "Ikon Awards 3rd edition officially launched". November 20, 2024.
  4. ^ ATILUK, NATHAN (2024-12-10). "iKON awards return". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
  5. ^ Independent, The (November 20, 2024). "Ikon Awards return for third edition".
  6. ^ Republic, Matooke (November 20, 2024). "Uganda's film industry gears up for glamour as Ikon Awards return for third edition - Matooke Republic".
  7. ^ https://www.pmldaily.com/news/2025/02/ikon-awards-2025-nominees-announced.html#google_vignette
  8. ^ https://www.independent.co.ug/ikon-awards-2025-unveils-nominees/
  9. ^ https://nilepost.co.ug/entertainment/240561/nominees-for-2025-ikon-awards-unveiled-as-pool-expands
  10. ^ https://www.ugbulletin.co.ug/full-list-nominees-for-2025-ikon-awards-unveiled/
  11. ^ https://satisfashionug.com/ikon-awards-2025-a-celebration-of-ugandan-cinema-like-never-before//
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