The Spirit of Uganda; one Wakaliwood film at a time

What the report says

The Independent Uganda reports that festival organizers for this November’s Nyege Nyege edition visited Ramon Film Productions in Wakaliga, Rubaga, the Kampala studio widely associated with Wakaliwood, to highlight Ugandan creativity and storytelling. The visit brought together representatives from Uganda Breweries Limited, Nyege Nyege and related partners, alongside Wakaliwood founder Isaac G.G. Nabwana and his team.

According to the article, the tour focused on the studio’s distinctive low-budget, hands-on filmmaking style. Visitors saw original sets, improvised props and costumes, including items linked to Wakaliwood’s viral action films such as Who Killed Captain Alex. Nabwana said the studio aims to keep its rooted Ugandan identity while continuing to reach audiences beyond the country. The piece also notes comments from Pearlwood secretary Mzee Isaac Bwanika, who urged local filmmakers to use Nyege Nyege as a platform to present Ugandan stories.

The article says the festival will include a filmmaker zone and a 96-hour program, with additional performances on the “So Ug” stage by Ugandan artists. More broadly, the story places Wakaliwood within a larger conversation about cultural export, informal creativity and the growing visibility of Uganda’s film scene, especially as festivals and brands look to showcase homegrown talent to local and international audiences.