Posts by Christian Kettelhut
Whispers from Vera @20: A Celebration
Whispers from Vera, by Goretti Kyomuhendo, was first published in Uganda in 2002 by Monitor Publications Ltd to great acclaim. This activity was to mark the novel’s 20 – year publication anniversary, with the relaunch of a reworked edition, published by the African Writers Trust Ltd in August 2023. The event was a great success…
Read MoreA commentary on the ‘PoliticianEyes’: Unveiling the Soul of Ugandan Democracy
By Opolot Nicholas Akwang (Programme Officer, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Uganda and South Sudan) In recent times, artists have had a profound effect on Uganda’s politics. Either by a brushstroke, songs or poems – the arts have ushered in a new era for political dispensation across the country. Amidst the interwoven chaos of political posters, acclaimed…
Read MoreThe Ngalabi Short Film Festival 2023: A Weekend of Cinematic Delight
From September 1st to 3rd 2023, film enthusiasts in Uganda were treated to a remarkable cinematic experience at the seventh edition of the Ngalabi Short Film Festival, hosted by Goethe-Zentrum Kampala/Ugandan German Cultural Society at Circular Design Hub, an innovative and creative hub in Kampala, Uganda. Curated by the talented Joel Tugaineyo, the festival brought…
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