The 3rd Ikon Awards ceremony, presented by the Ikon Inspire Foundation, honored Ugandan films released from 2023 and 2024, and will take place at the Kampala Serena Hotel in Kampala, Uganda, on March 29, 2025.
Schedule Date Event Friday, January 31, 2025 Nominations announcement February, 2025 Nominees luncheon Saturday, March 29, 2025 IKON Awards
Nominees and winners The nominations were announced by television stars Ethan Kavuma and Catherine Namugenyi on January 31, 2025.https://www.ugbulletin.co.ug/full-list-nominees-for-2025-ikon-awards-unveiled/ 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 Best Film Best Director Makula, Nisha Kalema Soccer Heart, Kevin Johns Nabukenya Maria, Nana Kagga Karamoja, Eleanor Nabwiso The Lions of Buganda, Sesanga Jerry
| style="vertical-align:top" | 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 Bwanika Baale Felix, Ssekukkulu Raymond Rushabiro, Soccer Heart Muhmood Zamunyo, Maria Housen Mushema, Makula Edson Keith Abitegeka, Ssekukkulu 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 Diana Nabatanzi, JDC Doreen Mirembe, Damalie Hellen Lukoma, Beloved Nicole Estella, Crossroads Nana Kagga, Damalie 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 Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga
African Ikon of the Year Patience Ozokwor Kanayo O. Kanayo
African Rising Star Award Liyabona Mroqoza
Presenters and performers TBA
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