1st iKON Awards | |
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Date | March 25, 2023 |
Site | Kampala Serena Hotel Kampala, Uganda |
Hosted by | Anita Fabiola, Moses Kiboneka |
Produced by | Usama Mukwaya |
Directed by | Bushington |
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The 1st Ikon Awards ceremony, presented by the Sauti Plus Hub, honored Ugandan films released from 2021 and 2022, and took place at the Kampala Serena Hotel in Kampala, Uganda, on March 25, 2023.
Schedule
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Saturday, January 28, 2023 | Nominations announcement |
Saturday, February 11, 2023 | Nominees luncheon |
Saturday, March 25, 2023 | IKON Awards |
Nominees and Winners
The nominations were announced by actors Laura Kahunde and Sam Bagenda on January 28, 2023. The main awards who will be hosted by Anita Fabiola and comedian Moses Kiboneka
Awards
Best Film | Best Director |
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Best Actor | Best Actress |
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Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Best Actress in a Supporting Role |
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Best Screenplay | Ikon Rising Star |
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Best Cinematography | Best Production Design |
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Best Costume Design | Best Makeup and Special Effects |
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Best Editing | Best Sound |
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Best Visual Effects | Best Animation Film |
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Best Actor in a TV Series | Best Actress in a TV Series |
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Best TV Series | Best Documentary |
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Best Short Film | Best Student Film |
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Ikon Fellow of the Year | Best Emerging Film |
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Life Time Achievement Award
- John W. Katende
Presenters and performers
The following presented awards and performed musical numbers.
Name(s) | Role |
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Sheila Salter | Announcer for the 1st Ikon Awards |
Doreen Nabanja | Presenter of the award for Best Visual Effects |
Allan Manzi | Presenter of the award for Best Short film |
Cleopatra Koheirwe | Presenter of the award for Best Documentary film |
Osman Matovu Lydia Namata |
Presenters of the award for Best Animation |
Lutakome Tony Kayanja | Presenter of the award for Best Student Film |
Ali Mutaka | Presenter of the award for Best Sound |
Irene Sewankambo Lubowa Yasin |
Presenters of the award for Best Editor |
Sarah Kisawuzi | Presenter of the award for Best Make up and Hairstyling |
Natasha Sinayobye | Presenter of the award for Best Costume Design |
Sam Bagenda | Presenter of the award for Best Production Design |
Harriet Nalubwama | Presenter of the Life time Achievement Award |
Catherine Namugenyi | Presenter of the Rising Star Award |
Prossy Mukisa | Presenter of the Emerging Film Award |
Fauziah Nakiboneka | Presenter of the award for Best Actor in a tv series |
Aisha Kyomuhangi | Presenter of the award for Best Actress in a tv series |
Faridah Ndausi | Presenter of the award for Best Supporting Actor |
Hamida Mukandutiye | Presenter of the award for Best Supporting Actress |
Godfrey Musinguzi | Presenter of the award for Best TV Drama |
Oyenbot | Presenter of the award for Best Cinematography |
Nana Kagga | Presenter of the award for Best Screenplay |
Raymond Rushabiro | Presenter of the award for Best Actress in a leading Role |
Ramsey Nouah | Presenter of the award for Best Actor in a leading Role |
Matt Bish | Presenter of the award for Best Director |
Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga | Presenter of the award for Best film |
Usama Mukwaya | Presenter of the "In Memoriam" segment |
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