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Ugandan Literature at our Christmas Book Fair
Our Christmas Book Fair is now in its third season with this years theme: Ugandan writing across genres. On Saturday 2nd December 2023 at 32 Degrees East, Kansanga, an independent non-profit organisation, focused on the creation and exploration of contemporary art in Uganda, we celebrated all kinds of Ugandan Literature There were a variety of…
Read More“Leave the Cat Alone! (or BLEEP Save the Cat!)”
What is a story? It’s a simple enough question. Or at least it should be. Especially for a room full of writers who’s calling is to well, tell stories. People, who, in another time might have been Seers or Oracles or Orators who held onto and passed on the history and knowledge of their people.…
Read MoreSpecial Announcement: Small Project Grant
After a successful four-year run, we are discontinuing our Small Project Grant (SPG). During this period, we have proudly supported eleven individuals in various creative fields. While the SPG chapter comes to a close, our unwavering commitment to supporting and promoting art and culture in Uganda continues. Thank you for your support. For inquiries and…
Read More‘How I learned to stop worrying and screenwrite with Adjani Salmon’
I had the privilege of attending a Screenwriting Masterclass by Adjani Salmon, hosted by Goethe Zentrum and British Council. Prior to the announcement of the masterclass, I hadnever heard of Adjani, but after a deep social-media-dive, I found out this guy was a BAFTAaward-winning writer and actor. What?! So, I quickly binge-watched his series “DreamingWhilst…
Read MoreThe Music House Live – CMH Live
On Friday, 27th October 2023, we hosted an evening of live music to highlight new and outstanding Ugandan artists. Organised by CMH Live the concert brought joy to our basement. The audience got to know seven different acts: Rahma Naigaga, Nuel Banda, Bonique, Culate music, Nathan Semanda, Eduwado Kayondo and Mike Mungu. Each showcased their talent…
Read MoreHuman Rights are Universal Art Festival
In cooperation with EAVA Artists we hosted the second edition of the Human Rights are Universal Art Festival on 6th October. This annual festival serves as a platform that harnesses the transformative power of art to champion social justice causes and advocate for the universality of human rights. With the goal of fostering understanding among…
Read MoreDocsDay: ‘A Taste of Our Land’ by Yuhi Amuli
In April we hosted over 20 film makers and enthusiasts for the screening of Yuhi Amuli`s short film ‘A Taste of Our Land‘ at the GZK rooftop. Yuhi Amuli is a film director, producer, and screenwriter from Rwanda. His directorial debut feature film A TASTE OF OUR LAND (2020) premiered at the Pan African Film…
Read More‘Misunderstood Creatives: Navigating Misconceptions’ with Agandy Studios
Agandy Studios regularly host Studio Talks, a creative hub where creatives gather to learn from one another, engage in insightful discussions and build connections. The goal is to educate and empower creatives by informing them about their rights, opportunities and responsibilities in business. Agandy Studios not only creates a platform for creatives to collaborate, mentor…
Read MoreKlaus Holderbaum Collection Exhibition
Directly or indirectly, the late Klaus Holderbaum helped shape art history in Uganda. By recognizing the value of what artists bring to their communities, he was able to ignite artist interest, allowing them to evolve and create more value. Holderbaum served in the German diplomatic service for 33 years, with a 22 years’ experience in…
Read MoreEkyoto Night with Tontoma Poetry Jazz Session
In cooperation with Tontoma Poetry Jazz Session we hosted a cozy evening of poetry and music in our GZK basement. ‘Ekyoto’ is a Luganda word meaning fire place where food is cooked. In Buganda culture Ekyoto is where adults passed wisdom and knowledge to the young to empower them for the challenging world that lay…
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