Nominees for the 4th iKON Awards revealed

What the report says

The Independent Uganda reports that nominees for the 4th iKON Awards have been announced in Kampala. The organizers selected 121 films across 26 categories for voting, with an additional 24 nominations drawn from other parts of Africa. The awards are intended to recognize achievement in Uganda’s film and television industry, while also highlighting wider regional collaboration.

At the launch, founder Humphrey Nabimanya said the event is built around the idea that filmmakers need to work together to tell African stories. The 2026 edition is scheduled for 12 December at Serena Hotel in Kampala and carries the theme “Beyond Border,” which the organizers say is meant to encourage partnerships across countries.

The nominee list includes categories such as Best Film, Best Director, acting, screenplay, cinematography, sound, editing, animation, short film, student film, documentary, and television series. Several Ugandan productions appear multiple times, including Adui, Janani: Last Stand, Kimote, Small Gods, Nkinzi, and You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye.

The article also notes separate regional African categories, with entries from East and Central Africa, Francophone Africa, West Africa, North Africa, and Southern Africa. This broader slate suggests the awards are positioning themselves as a platform not only for local recognition but also for cross-border industry visibility.